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Crystal Run Healthcare sells Newburgh facility for $32.5 million BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfariinc.com

Crystal Run Healthcare outpatient facility in Newburgh has been sold to a Wisconsin private equity fund for $32.5 million. Crystal Run built the 3-story, 65,000-square-foot medical-office building in 2014, with financial assistance from the Orange County Industrial Development Agency. Crystal Run and Hammes Partners of Brookfield, Wisconsin, signed the deed a year ago but didn’t record the transaction until December. The health care network did not respond to questions about the transaction or about whether the deal has anything to do with its new affiliation with Montefiore Medical Center. “We can’t make any comments right now,” said Hammes spokeswoman Allison Steinhafel, in declining to discuss the acquisition. The building is at 1200 Route 300, also known as Union Avenue, in Newburgh. Part of the property is also in New Windsor. CRH Realty VIII, a Crystal Run affiliate, bought the 8.1-acre site in 2014 for $2.85 million. It budgeted $26.1 million for » CRYSTAL RUN

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Jack Xiao, owner of Stone Rose in the Jefferson Valley Mall, where the restaurant’s menu is nearly as eclectic as its decor. Photo by Aleesia Forni

Nonprofits ‘dancing as fast as we can’ to adapt

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lana Sweeny, president and CEO of United Way of Westchester and Putnam, is trying to remain optimistic. Like many other nonprofit leaders in Westchester County and across the country, Sweeny is concerned about what the new tax law will mean for charities like hers. “At this point, we have a lot of

unknowns, and a lot of it is going to have to be wait and see what happens,” Sweeny said. Congress passed the Tax Cut and Jobs Act in December, and with it, nearly doubled the standard deduction to $24,000 per couple or $12,000 for a single filer. According to the Tax Policy Center, a Washington D.C. nonpartisan think tank, the new plan could reduce the number of taxpayers who elect to itemize their deductions by more than 33

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ark your car at the northern entrance of the Jefferson Valley Mall and from the outside you may think Stone Rose is just another steakhouse. But once you enter its doors and make your way around the hostess stand, past a private dining area and up to the large wooden bar, you’ll realize this isn’t your typical sit-down eatery at the mall. Two large, stuffed mountain lions, one with jaws open and teeth showing, perch on a tree’s roots and branches, part of a scene that spans the bar area and is bookended by two big-screen televisions showing the latest news in sports on ESPN. “I wanted a lion, but it was too big,” said Jack Xiao, owner of Stone Rose. Located on the mall’s ground floor at 650 Lee Blvd., Stone Rose is dotted with plush red booths and dark marble tabletops. Wicker chairs sit around smaller tables near floor-to-ceiling windows at the front of the restaurant, while a line of oversized light fixtures hang from the ceiling on the opposite end. There’s an Asian stone sculpture, a photo of the New York City skyline that spans an interior wall and a carving of Napoleon Bonaparte on horseback. “This vision, I had in my head like 10 years ago, but it takes a lot of money to do that,” Xiao said. “You have to find the right people to make it all work.” For Xiao, those right people included good friends from China who made a trip to the U.S. to help design the bar area. “Everything material here is all handpicked by me,” he said. “Silverware, the lighting, the sound system, design. Everything is me.” The restaurant’s menu is nearly as eclectic as its decor. Stone Rose offers a mix of steaks and meat cuts, like a tomahawk rib eye or porterhouse, along with a raw bar and an array of sushi entrées and specialty rolls. The 6,000-square-foot restaurant, which Xiao said has a capacity of 200, also features a separate dining area that seats 20 and could be used for business meetings or celebrations and an outdoor patio for warmer months. “I figured this concept was very powerful because the sushi and

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the steakhouse, I hadn’t really seen that before, and I wanted to combine it together and see what the chemical reaction would be,” he said. “I believe the reaction is going to be good and (the community) will accept us.” Born in Fuzhou, China, Xiao immigrated to the United States with his parents when he was 15 and settled in Yorktown. His family, all of whom are in the restaurant business, owns and operates China Star, a pair of takeout Chinese restaurants in Shrub Oak and downtown Yorktown Heights. “They’re all hard-working, very hard-working,” he said. “I learned that from them.” Xiao, also, owns Wild Fusion, a sushi restaurant, grill and bar in Mohegan Lake. The restaurant had a second outpost in White Plains before it closed last year. A Yorktown resident himself, Xiao said the residents of his hometown were part of the reason he chose to open a restaurant at the mall. “I also wanted to work on something that people had never done before.”

It took 18 months to transform the formerly vacant space that once housed J.B. Dannigans into the restaurant Xiao envisioned. He declined to disclose the cost of the buildout. “It was not easy, but we made it,” he said. “The hard work paid off.” Since its grand opening on Dec. 30, Stone Rose has enjoyed foot traffic from the mall, Xiao said, but “we have to get a reputation, word of mouth. I believe that’s going to take time.” The restaurant is open seven days a week, serving both lunch and dinner, but is still waiting on a liquor license. Xiao hopes to secure that license in the coming weeks. Though Xiao may have handpicked nearly every detail of the eatery, that doesn’t mean he’s resistant to changing those details. “We’re going to replace all the furniture,” he said, adding that he had already ordered new seating for the entire restaurant. “I don’t like the way it looks.” In response to some online backlash over its pricing, the menu will also soon see an overhaul. “I stayed up very late last night

and scratched all the menu out and asked, ‘What do people need?’” said the self-taught chef, who developed the menu himself. “I will stick with my goal and my concept, but take in people’s comments, good or bad, and blend them.” The restaurant’s opening also marks a milestone for Jefferson Valley Mall, the 550,000-squarefoot, two-floor shopping center just off Route 6. Owned by Columbus, Ohiobased Washington Prime Group, the mall is in the midst of a $40 million redevelopment project, one that began after the real estate investment trust bought the property from Simon Property Group in 2015. The project includes a number of exterior upgrades, new retailers and upgraded food court. Another separate restaurant, fast-casual eatery My Pie Pizza, is expected to open its doors soon. “We are thrilled. The design, the level of detail,” Alexa O’Rourke, marketing director for the mall, said of Stone Rose. “We are beyond excited to offer a place for people to sit down and extend their time here.”

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he thud of weights, the amplified music and the odors emanating from the gym above Webster Bank’s White Plains office is just too much for the financial institution. The bank’s beef is not so much with the Crunch Gym at 1 N. Broadway, but with the landlord, WPP Owner LLC. Webster sued WPP Owner for breach of contract on Dec. 28 in Westchester Supreme Court for allowing the exercise of bodies to disrupt the exercise of business. The Waterbury, Connecticut, banking company wanted to establish a presence in a high-traffic, high-visibility area of White Plains in 2010 and rented the ground floor on Broadway from White Plains Plaza Realty. The bank set up an ATM machine, but the location is not a retail branch. The offices are used for advisory services, business meetings, negotiations, administrative matters and other work. In 2012, Plaza Realty leased the floor above the bank to Fitness Holdings LLC for a Crunch Gym. The building rules, Webster said, prohibit use of apparatus that transmit sounds and vibrations or creating “objectionable odors or vapors.” The landlord should have known, Webster said, that a gym would generate such disruptions. Webster sued Plaza Realty in 2014 for breach of lease, and in 2016 a settlement was reached. By then, WPP had taken over the property and was party to the lawsuit. WPP is affiliated with Ivy Realty in Greenwich, which also owns an adjacent building at 275 Main St. that houses a Walmart. The company did not respond to a request for comment. WPP, the new complaint states, agreed to abate the disruptions. But the disruptions have continued. The boom of dropping weights shakes windows, dislodges interior plate glass walls and has allegedly caused employees and clients to “duck and recoil.” The amped voices of instructors, loud music and the thud of people jumping and moving in exercise classes have interrupted business meetings and conference calls. Sprinkler caps have popped. Dust falls from the ceiling tiles. A picture has fallen off a wall and an exit sign has crashed to the ground. Noxious odors, the complaint states, emanate from above. Discolored water leaks from pipes. Carpets are water damaged and ceiling tiles have “foul-looking brown stains.” Webster Bank claims that some areas of the office are unsafe and uninhabitable. The conditions are intolerable, it said, and “unfit for a corporate office building.” The bank is charging WPP with breach of lease, breach of contract and “constructive eviction.” It is demanding a refund for rents back to August 2016.

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Webster Bank claims its noisy upstairs neighbor is disrupting business operations. Business Journal archive photo.

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Latimer strikes optimistic tone to business leaders amid challenges BY RYAN DEFFENBAUGH

moment in time.” William Mooney Jr., president and CEO of the Westchester County Association, introduced Latimer by describing some of the challenges he will face. They include a new tax bill that limits local deductions, potential cuts to federal health care programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, the planned closure of Indian Point by 2021 and the opioid crisis. “We can no longer do business the way we’ve been doing business, we can’t follow the usual path,” Mooney said. “Business and government alike will need to find new sources of revenue and new ways to deliver services.” Latimer noted that, at 64, he is the oldest person ever to be elected county executive. But he opened his speech by flashing back to when he was 14 years old. He compared the current climate to 1968, when he said it

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lected officials in Westchester County “no longer have the luxury of partisanship,” new Democratic County Executive George Latimer said at the Westchester County Association’s annual breakfast. In his first address to the county’s business community since being inaugurated on New Year’s Day, Latimer said Westchester was headed toward a number of challenges. “We have to work across the aisle out of necessity or we will not succeed,” he said during a nearly hourlong speech and question-and-answer session at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown on Jan. 10. Latimer told the crowd of business professionals that “to be an American means you are an optimist. We will get through this

appeared at times the country was “coming unglued.” The Vietnam War raged on, riots broke out in major cities, Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy were both assassinated and the nation’s economy struggled. “So many of the elements that we live through today, we can look back and say, ‘This is a difficult time, but we worked through it,’” Latimer said. “As Americans we survived the difficult times of 1968, which looked like they were impossible at the time. That should give us some sense of optimism.” Latimer said he is “not happy with the decisions out of Washington, and I’m not happy with the decision makers.” But repeating that, he added, “is just not going to get me anywhere.” He led a round of applause for former County Executive Robert Astorino’s deputy, Kevin Plunkett, who was seated at a center table. The county has a history of

strong leadership, he noted, and often Republican. He pointed to Westchester’s creation of the Playland amusement park during the Great Depression, the county’s construction of the country’s first limited access highway in the Bronx River Parkway and the success of the County Center. “This county government and the people of this county have faced difficulty before,” Latimer said. “We have found the resources, both in money and will, to fight through those things and I absolutely believe we will do that again.” Reasons for optimism today, he said, include the county’s strong health care and education institutes, educated workforce and arts programs. “We have qualities of life in the county that are persuasive reasons for people to stay in this county and people to come into this county,” Latimer said. “But we have to

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make a persuasive, universal pitch between the business, nonprofit, government and every other institution and make this a common effort and common approach.” He cited the county’s allout pitch for Amazon’s second headquarters last summer as a mindset that should be used “for every single initiative that we launch.” Latimer threw his support behind increased sharing of government services. While it may mean some jobs are relocated, he said the county and its municipalities have to figure out how to deliver services more efficiently. A major conversation for the next four years among all the county’s municipalities, he said, would be on “how much service, how much taxation and how much creativity we can find in order to put together the argument that will make organizations stay, grow in Westchester County and

be attracted to Westchester County.” He also gave support to a plan led by the Westchester County Association and the mayors of Westchester’s four largest cities to bring highspeed gigabit broadband to New Rochelle, White Plains, Mount Vernon and Yonkers. The high-speed broadband “would give us a demonstrable, unique selling perspective,” he said. Economic development efforts in the county have to be inclusive of Westchester’s diverse needs, he said, ranging beyond the Interstate 287 corridor to the neighborhoods of Mount Vernon, Yonkers and New Rochelle. “In pockets all across this county there are parts of our economic development that don’t have a Fortune 500 name on it,” he said. “But we must pay attention and figure out how to have that renaissance include that portion of our economy as well.”

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million people. If a filer opts for the standard deduction, they will not be able to write off certain expenses, including donations to nonprofits, something that has historically been a strong motivator for their generosity. “The promise of a tax deduction was always an incentive for people to donate,” said Janet Langsam, executive director of ArtsWestchester. Anthony J. Tempesta, an accountant and partner-incharge of Marks Paneth LLP’s Westchester office in Purchase, said the change in the law will likely more affect the smaller or “the average” donor. “The incentive to make contributions has been lessened, and people may not want to give anymore,” he said. “I think a lot of charities down the line are going to suffer from this tax bill.” Sweeny agreed. “I’m most concerned about those $1,000-and-under donors, because I think they are going to be the ones that we may see have their charitable giving affected the most. It’s a big unknown right now,” she said. According to the Tax Policy Center, the new tax plan could cut individual giving to charities by between $12 billion and $20 billion in 2018. “People don’t donate to charities solely for the

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the project but ended up spending about $30 million and building a larger facility, according to Laurie Villasuso, the IDA’s chief operating officer. The IDA approved $1 million in sales tax relief, a 10-year tax abatement plan worth an estimated $801,218, a $186,000 mortgage tax exemption and a lease-leaseback agreement. The project was expected to create 200 construction jobs, 237 permanent jobs, a $20.2 million yearly payroll and $46.5 million in receipts. Crystal Run was on track for job creation, Villasuso said, with 209 full-time equivalent jobs at the end of

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tax deduction,” said Joanna Straub, executive director of Nonprofit Westchester, “but I think everyone is sort of pausing and trying to figure out what we can do to encourage people to not stop giving.” William Mooney, president and CEO of the Westchester County Association, said the new tax plan could increase pressure on local governments to supplement programs that nonprofits might no longer be able to fund. “Everyone likes to think that people give money for passionate reasons, and they do, but at the end of the day, the tax situation is important, and it’s going to be a radical change,” he said. “I think what’s important is how our community reacts to the challenge.” Mooney added that because of the large nonprofit presence in Westchester County, the impacts will likely be far-reaching. “This is going to create a real issue and have an impact on the business community in a variety of different ways,” he said. The WCA is working to come up with an action plan to address some areas that could be impacted by the tax plan, he said. Another less direct effect of the new legislation could come from its $10,000 cap on deductions for property and other state and local taxes. That deduction limit could affect some in Westchester, where residents pay an aver-

2016, the first year of the tax abatement plan. She said the outpatient facility has been a success, not only for creating jobs but in providing excellent health care to the community. The project has probably spurred economic activity around the facility, she said, as patients and families stop next door for a snack at Dunkin’ Donuts or work in their weekly shopping at the nearby Walmart. The IDA consented to the new deal with HP Newburgh 300, a Hammes Partners company. Nothing much has changed for the IDA. No new benefits were conferred to the new property owner. As long as Crystal Run contin-

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age of $16,500 per year in real property taxes, according to ATTOM Data Solutions. “They’re not going to be able to deduct a good portion of those taxes, so if there’s less in their pocket, they have less money to give,” Sweeny said. “I’m worried about how that’s going to affect things, especially in our area. Frankly, this is pretty unprecedented.”

The new law also more than doubles the estate tax exemption to $11.2 million for an individual, another factor that could impact charities. “There are some people, because the estate tax was so high, would give more to charities in order to be able to offset that tax,” Sweeny said. At Marks Paneth, Tempesta agreed that historically, the estate tax has been an incentive for the wealthy to donate to nonprofits instead of incurring the estate tax. “The need to give to charity is going to be dimin-

ished and that’s going to have a big impact,” he said. One possible bright spot in the new legislation is the drop in the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent, which some nonprofit leaders hope might spur a giving spirit in some area businesses. “We’re looking at doing more corporate sponsorships,” said Joseph Gallo, a board member of Lifting Up Westchester and president of Gallo & Associates CPA in Pleasantville. “Since their taxes are going to go down, maybe that will give them

more flexibility to be able to do more (for charities). That might be the avenue where we can go to get a better handle on this and maybe get some additional funding.” “I’m not going to say I’m not optimistic,” Langsam said with a laugh, “but we’re hopeful that the corporate sector will do the right thing.” The anticipated drops in funding come at a difficult time for the nonprofit sector, when many charities are also expecting decreases in government funding. “It’s kind of a perfect storm,” Straub said. “Am I absolutely worried about what my members are going to be able to do? Yes.” Many nonprofits are already taking proactive steps to prepare for the challenges the coming years may present. “We’re taking a look and analyzing our donor base and trying to make predictions and decisions about where we should put our efforts and if there should be a change in our efforts due to the change in the tax law and how it affects our donors,” Sweeny said. “It’s a difficult one to predict.” Still, it’s undoubted that a drop in funding would put a serious strain on the nonprofit sector. “As an artful way of putting this, we’re dancing as fast as we can at the moment,” Langsam said. “Can we dance any faster? I don’t know.”

ues to run a medical facility and employs doctors and support staff, the IDA is happy. Hammes has invested exclusively in health care real estate since 2001, particularly in outpatient facilities. “This attractive, durable market segment provides direct exposure to the health care industry, which represents over 17 percent of U.S. GDP,” the company’s website states. Hammes first invested in the region in 2015, when it paid $43 million to Bedford RD Properties, a physician-owned property in Mount Kisco. The two buildings include 120,000 square feet of space. Hammes paid about 91

percent more than the doctors paid when they bought the buildings in 2003 for $22.5 million. The private equity funds are marketed to wealthy individuals and to institutional investors such as state pension funds, endowments, foundations and insurance companies. Crystal Run was founded in 1996 and has become a

dominant health care provider in the Hudson Valley and lower Catskills. It has 22 offices in Orange, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster counties and in New York City. It employs more than 400 doctors. Montefiore, based in the Bronx, bought a 33 percent interest in a new Crystal Run holding company. The health care enterprises describe their arrangement

as a partnership by which they will share technology and services and give patients access to a broader network of specialists. Seven doctors who are among 133 physicians-partners in the previous Crystal Run practice have sued the company, claiming that the terms of the Montefiore deal are unfavorable to them and to patients.

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Regeneron, Sanofi increase investments in new drugs Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. and French pharmaceutical company Sanofi will increase their investment in the development of cemiplimab, an antibody aimed at treating a variety of cancers, by $1 billion. The two companies will also increase their funding for dupilumab, a drug that has been approved in the United States and Europe for the treatment of atopic eczema. In a statement, Regeneron and Sanofi said the increased investments will enable them to evaluate cemiplimab and dupilumab in broader clinical development programs. Cemiplimab is being studied as both a monotherapy and in combination with other therapies in a wide range of cancers, including skin cancers, lung cancer, cervical cancer and lymphomas. The companies’ equally funded investment in the drug will be increased to $1.64 billion. “The increased funding will enable us to investigate this important new therapy in a variety of cancers as rapidly as possible,” said Dr. George D. Yancopoulos, president and chief scientific officer of Regeneron. The companies said the additional investment in dupilumab’s development will help accelerate planned new studies in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, peanut allergy and grass allergy, as well as in patients who have multiple allergic conditions. The additional investment will also accelerate and expand development of REGN3500, an antibody to treat atopic dermatitis, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The companies announced in October that dupilumab showed positive results in adults with eosinophilic esophagitis, an allergic inflammatory disease that damages the esophagus. Dupilumab has received Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA, a status given to investigational drugs that are being developed for the treatment of diseases or conditions that affect fewer than 200,000 people in the United States. “We look forward to rapidly advancing a broad development program to further investigate the potential of dupilumab to help multiple different patient populations in need,” Yancopoulos said. — Aleesia Forni

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Five join Business Council of Westchester’s board The Business Council of Westchester elected five new members to its board of directors for the new year. The new members are Kristin Bernert, senior vice president of operations for the New York Knicks; David Campbell, vice president of LeChase Construction Services; Erin Loosen, associate director of govern-

We are fortunate to have these proven leaders join our board as we move forward with major initiatives in 2018. — Marsha Gordon

ment affairs and public policy at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; Joseph Ricca, superintendent of White Plains City School District; and Lynn Richmond, executive vice president of Montefiore Medicine. Marsha Gordon, president and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester, said the organization is honored to have these business leaders join the organization’s board of directors. “They bring many years of experience in the fields of healthcare, biotech, sports marketing, education and real estate,” she said. “We are fortunate to have these proven leaders join our board as we move forward with major initiatives in 2018.” Each new member will serve a threeyear term. — Aleesia Forni

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IN COURT BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfariinc.com

he accounting version of the proverb, “For want of a nail a kingdom was lost,” is being alleged in a lawsuit filed by owners of Rita’s Italian Ice franchises in New York and Connecticut. The DeAngelis family — Joseph C., Irene and Joseph M., of Dutchess County — accused their longtime accounting firm, Brendon Pierson Inc. of Wall Township, New Jersey, of malpractice. They are demanding $5 million in compensation in a lawsuit filed in federal court in White Plains. “The defendants committed a series of gross errors in their professional services,” the complaint states, causing the DeAngelises to suffer severe “damages and lost profits.” The complaint also names accountants Brendan J. Pierson and Jeffrey M. Kotch. “I’m not going to make any comment at this time,” Kotch responded in a brief telephone conversation with the Business Journal. The accounting firm worked for the family from 1996 to late 2015, providing business and personal services, including tax returns, payroll and investments. The DeAngelis family owns Rita’s stores in Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, Peekskill and Brooklyn, New York, and in Danbury and Bethel, Connecticut. The problems began in 2011 when they sold seven Dunkin’ Donuts stores and the accounting firm allegedly failed to file final franchise tax returns. Years later, the Nov. 27-dated complaint states, the family learned of the oversight and was penalized by state and federal tax agencies. In 2011, they withdrew $37,000 from a retirement account to buy a Rita’s Italian Ice store. They were required to file a tax form within 90 days, but the accountants allegedly missed the deadline, causing a $55,000 tax liability and tarnishing the family’s credit ratings. The firm allegedly failed to include the retirement

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fund information on personal tax returns for 2011. Years later, the family discovered the omissions when federal and state tax agencies sent notices and “raided” their bank account, causing checks to bounce. They said Kotch paid one of the tax bills in 2012 out of his or his firm’s pocket, “admitting error.” The family claims that their 2014 personal tax returns were never filed and that copies they received did not include $223,033 in early retirement distributions, $214,187 in real estate transactions, stock sales and dividend income. “The tax return was haphazardly put together and plain wrong,” the complaint states. They forwarded state and federal tax notices to Kotch. “We really need to get this sorted out, it is becoming a big problem,” a May 2014 email to Kotch stated. “I can’t have the tax and finance enforcement divisions coming to my house.” The family continued to receive tax notices, but the firm allegedly ignored their pleas for help. “The silence was deafening,” the complaint states. In 2012 and 2014, mortgage companies denied their attempts to refinance their home at lower interest rates. In 2014, they were denied a $500,000 loan to open stores in Bethel and Poughkeepsie. Instead, they borrowed money against a real estate company they own, cashed in a retirement

fund and put charges on an American Express credit card. The family claims they were unable to open new stores or were delayed because of tax and credit issues. They invested tens of thousands of dollars, for instance, in a “dream” location on Surf Avenue in Coney Island. They bought the franchise agreement, paid for architectural drawings, formed a corporation and posted signs that Rita’s was coming soon. But New York declined to issue a sales tax certificate because of unpaid taxes and tarnished credit. The store never opened. In 2015, they invested more than $82,000 for a Rita’s franchise in Danbury. They claim a loan was rejected due to their tarnished credit, causing them to lose the investment as well as expected yearly revenue of $250,000 to $275,000. The same problem allegedly stopped them from opening a store in Fishkill and delayed the opening of a store at a second location in Coney Island. In 2015, the family asked Kotch for copies of all business and personal tax returns for the previous two years. Kotch sent documents, but three state tax returns were missing, the complaint alleges, because they “simply didn’t exist.” In 2016, a family member was not allowed to co-sign a student loan for his son, and in 2017 another family member was denied a mortgage because a federal tax judgment had been mistakenly filed in his name. The family has hired a new accounting firm to “clean up the mess.” The lawsuit alleges accounting malpractice, gross negligence, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty. As a result of “wanton and reckless behavior,” the DeAngelis family charges, they have suffered “fear of arrest, fear of people knocking on their home door, embarrassment and mental distress.”

BRIEFLY BLUE RIDGE CAPITAL CLOSING; LOSS OF 38 TARRYTOWN JOBS

Thirty-eight employees in Tarrytown will lose their jobs soon when the $6 billion Blue Ridge Capital LLC hedge fund shuts down. Founder John Grif�in recently notified clients, “It is time to close our funds,” according to accounts by the Bloomberg and Reuters news services, “and for me to start a new chapter.” Blue Ridge filed a WARN notice with the New York labor department stating that 55 employees would lose their jobs by the end of March, including the employees in Tarrytown and 17 who work at the fund’s headquarters in Manhattan. Companies are required to notify the state and their employees before a mass layoff or office closure, under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice Act. The company declined to comment on the action. Griffin was a protégé of legendary investor Julian Robertson at Tiger Management Corp. — the Tiger Fund — for nine years. He founded Blue Ridge in 1996, with $55 million in assets. The fund reportedly made a 65 percent return in 2007, and by 2013 assets had peaked at $9 billion. Citing Griffin’s letter to investors, Reuters said the fund averaged a 15.4 percent annual return, compared with 8.6 percent by the S&P 500 Index, for more than two decades. But in recent years, hedge funds that hold a lot of short positions have found it difficult to make money as low interest rates, a rising stock market and inexpensive index funds have favored long investments. “This can be a humbling business,” Griffin reportedly told his investors, “and many times we were tested, especially on the short side”

ing story about the economic development of New York state as it fueled industry from Buffalo to New York City along a super water highway, the Hudson River,” said ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam. “Brick was manufactured in towns along the river as new building codes demanded more fire-resistant materials.” The exhibition by the state’s largest private nonprofit arts council was among 114 private-sector and public-sector projects in the seven-county mid-Hudson region that will receive a total of nearly $84.8 million in the seventh annual round of funding following a competitive application process among 10 regions statewide.

REGENERON FORMS CONSORTIUM ON UK BIOBANK DATA

A new collaboration between Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. and five other drugmakers aims to speed up the generation of genetic exome sequence data from the 500,000 participants of the UK Biobank, an initiative that could support advances in the development of

new medicines for a range of diseases. Collaborators include AbbVie, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca, Biogen and Pfizer Inc. Each company will contribute $10 million to accelerate the project, and additional companies are considering joining the consortium, Regeneron said in a statement. From 2006 to 2010, U.K. Biobank collected information and samples from 500,000 volunteers. The study aims to help scientists discover why some people develop particular diseases and others do not. Regeneron first announced the initiative as part of a partnership with British pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline plc. Under that program, the sequencing of all 500,000 samples in the UK Biobank was slated for completion by 2022. Under the new timeline, the companies aim to complete the exome sequencing by the end of 2019. Regeneron will continue to conduct the sequencing at Regeneron Genetics Center facility. Launched in January 2014, the genetics cen-

ter on the Landmark at Eastview biotech campus is a genomics program that spans early gene discovery and facilitates drug development. “With mounting national and global health concerns due to widespread increases in obesity-related diseases like diabetes, and age-related diseases such as dementia, together with the ongoing threats of cardiovascular disease, cancer and infectious agents, it is a great statement that so many leading life sciences companies are willing to put aside their individual differences and come together to bring this unprecedented, pre-competitive ‘big data’ resource to the world,” said Dr. George D. Yancopoulos, president and chief scientific officer of Regeneron. Consortium members will have a limited period of exclusive access to the sequencing data before it is made available to other health researchers by UK Biobank. Consortium members have committed to make all significant research findings public. — Bill Heltzel, John Golden, Aleesia Forni

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BRICKS AND ERIE CANAL AT ARTSWESTCHESTER

ArtsWestchester in White Plains this year will mount a contemporary visual arts exhibit that spotlights the shared history of the Hudson Valley’s brick industry and New York’s Erie Canal with the aid of a $75,000 grant recently awarded through the state’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Opening this fall, the exhibit, “Brick by Brick: The Erie Canal and the Building Boom,” will be mounted in conjunction with the bicentennial of construction on the 19th century canal, which began in 1817 and was completed on its 363-mile course from Buffalo to Albany in 1825. Arts Westchester officials said the state funds also will be used to commission artists to create work inspired by the once-significant Hudson Valley brick industry. They noted that some historians have compared the industry’s magnitude and economic impact in the region to IBM Corp. in modern times and today’s nascent biotech industry. “ArtsWestchester’s exhibition is an excit-

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THE LIST: Assisted and Independent Living Facilities

WESTCHESTER COUNTY COUNTY WESTCHESTER

INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

101 Theall Road, Rye 10580 925-8000 • theosborn.org

25 Scarborough Road, Briarcliff Manor 10510 923-4050 • theclubbcm.com

The Club at Briarcliff Manor Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers

537 Riverdale Ave., Yonkers 10705 709-1234 • fivestarseniorliving.com

Kendal on Hudson

1010 Kendal Way, Sleepy Hollow 10591 922-1000 • kohud.kendal.org

1 Wartburg Place, Mount Vernon 10552 573-5569 • wartburg.org

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Wartburg

Atria Woodlands

1017 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley 10502 356-8428 • atriawoodlands.com

Atria Rye Brook

1200 King St., Rye Brook 10573 356-8633 • atriaryebrook.com

The Bristal Assisted Living at White Plains 305 North St., White Plains 10605 984-5343 • thebristal.com/white-plains/

The Bristal Assisted Living at Armonk 90 Business Park Drive, Armonk 10504 930-6980 • thebristal.com/armonk

Soundview Apartments

(Part of the United Hebrew Comprehensive Campus of Care) 40 Willow Drive, New Rochelle 10805 632-2804 x 1240 • uhgc.org

(Part of the United Hebrew Comprehensive Campus of Care) 355 Pelham Road, New Rochelle 10805 636-6565 • willowtowers.com

Willow Towers Assisted Living

Atria on the Hudson

321 N. Highland Ave., Ossining 10562 762-1980 • atriaonthehudson.com

1025 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor 10510 401-4310 • atriabriarcliffmanor.com

9 Saxon Wood Road, Scarsdale 10605 407-4444 • ambassadorscarsdale.com

2000 Baldwin Road, Yorktown Heights 10598 962-3625 • meridiansenior.com

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Atria Briarcliff Manor

The Ambassador of Scarsdale

The Country House in Westchester

The Kensington Assisted Living Residence 100 Maple Ave., White Plains 10601 390-0080 • thekensingtonal.com

The Seabury at Fieldhome

2276 Catherine St., Cortlandt Manor 10567 737-2255 • fieldhome.com

Willow Gardens Memory Care

(Part of the United Hebrew Comprehensive Campus of Care) 60 Willow Drive, New Rochelle 10805 336-2338 • willowgardens.org

Meadow Lane Independent Living

(Part of the United Hebrew Comprehensive Campus of Care) 60 Willow Drive, New Rochelle 10805 336-2339 • uhgc.org

No. of units or apartments

Independent Assisted living living facility facility

private pay

The Osborn

Facility administrator Year facility established

refund policy

Matthew G. Anderson, president and CEO 1908

382

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Opportunities for social activity, meal preparation, underground parking, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, outdoor ✔ putting green, on-site libraries and banks, computer center, beauty salon and barbershop

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Matthew Phillips 2015

325

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Independent living; supportive living, health and wellness services, including aquatics and ✔ fitness centers, salon and spa services

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Bruce J. Mackey Jr., president and CEO 2000

310

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Independent and assisted living, memory care, respite care and short-term stays, all-day ✔ dining, in-house doctor visits, in-house religious services,

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Patricia Doyle, executive director 2007

256

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Independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services and memory support

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David Gentner 1866

195

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Independent and assisted living, nursing home care, Alzheimer's and dementia care, palliative ✔ and hospice care and spiritual care

✔

Margarida Velardo 2004

175

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Independent and assisted living, Alzheimer's and dementia support groups, worship space, ✔ fitness center and salon and barber shop, library, pet-friendly environment

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Margaret Minichini 2004

168

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Independent living, pet-friendly environment, fitness center and full-service salon and spa, scheduled transportation, library and shuttle service

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Diane Mandracchia 2013

147

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Independent and assisted living and memory care, including Alzheimer's day care

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Samantha Krieger 2014

146

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Independent and assisted living and memory care, including Alzheimer's day care

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Rita Mabli, president and CEO Joanne Lanza, vice president of housing jlanza@uhgc.org 1980

135

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Senior housing, which includes one-bedroom and studio apartments; recreation rooms; library and activity rooms; residents; laundry rooms; refund policy available

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Assisted living residence, enriched assisted living residence and special-needs assisted living residence; amenities include a beauty salon and barber shop, an activities center and art study and a library

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Rita Mabli, president and CEO Nora O'Brien, executive director nobrien@willowgardens.org 2003

126

Kristen Armstrong 2005

122

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Adult home, enriched housing and assisted living, memory care, Alzheimer's and dementia support groups, full-service salon and spa and scheduled transportation

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Elizabeth Connors 1997

105

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Independent living, supportive living and memory care

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Jean Dunphy 2015

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Assisted living

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Robert Sweet, co-CEO; and Timothy O'Brien, co-CEO 1976

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Assisted living facility; companion and private room accommodations; assistance with ✔ activities of daily living and medication management; wellness and personal care

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Celina Watson, executive director cwatson@kensingtonsl.com 2011

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Adult care home, assisted living residence, enhanced assisted living residence and special-needs assisted living residence; specialized care for multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease and types of dementia

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John R. Ahearn, CEO 2003

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Assisted living and memory support for clients with early-to-mid-stage Alzheimer’s or related ✔ disorders; transportation, social activities and weekly live entertainment

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Rita Mabli, president and CEO Nora O'Brien, executive director nobrien@willowgardens.org 2015

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Nonprofit assisted living residence dedicated exclusively to those with Alzheimer's and related dementias

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Rita Mabil, president and CEO Joanne Lanza, vice president of housing jlanza@uhgc.org 2016

Independent living and home health care services; amenities include social activities, on-site library and recreation rooms and computer rooms

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This list is a sampling of independent and assisted living facilities located in the region. If you would like to include your facility in our next list, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com.

Services

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down payment required

Name Address Area code: 914, unless otherwise noted Website

long-term care insurance

Rank

Ranked by number of units or apartments.

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Asking Rent and Availability

The overall availability rate ended at 23.0%, stable from last quarter but 2.6 percentage points lower than the 25.6% peak recorded in the third quarter of 2016. While large uncompetitive blocks of space in the north continued to artificially inflate the county’s supply, removing only three of these blocks would slash the availability rate to 15.7%, a difference of 7.3 points. Conditions in the lower Westchester County markets depicted a brighter picture in 2017, not only with an improving office sector but also from an economic development standpoint, with a wave of projects that include mixed-use retail, medical, biotech and multi-housing construction as well as an extensive plan that calls for a complete overhaul of White Plains’ transportation center. This year’s inventory base started with more than 500,000 square feet removed from statistics because of five redevelopment projects, including a 125,000-square-foot Wegman’s supermarket and a 421-unit multi-housing building to be built at the site of five obsolete office buildings in Harrison, and the conversion of 440 Hamilton Avenue and 1 Water Street in White Plains.

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Strong 2017 office leasing flattens in fourth quarter in Westchester

Leasing Activity Surpasses Historical Yearly Average Gross leasing activity in 2017 totaled 2.1 million square feet in 270 deals. Although the number of deals in 2016 was much higher at 331, this year’s total leasing volume was roughly on par with last year’s. This was because more large-size deals were completed this year than in 2016, count y’s submarkets BY RYAN DEFFENBAUGH when there was a flurry of small to midsize deals. To quantify, in 2016, shows that a wide gap in there were four deals greater than 50,000 square feet that totaled a rdeffenbaugh@westfairinc.com the health of the county’s combined 373,000 square feet. In 2017, there were eight deals greater northern and southern than 50,000 square feet that totaled 630,000 square feet. Renewal submarkets continued s t25.3%, c h e sfrom t e 812,000 r activity increasedeby square feet last year to 1.0 through the fourthwere quarter. County’s office million square feet in 2017. By contrast, new lease transactions The feetWhite market slowed down 15.4%, from approximately 1.3 million square in 2016 to Plains 1.1 million this2017 year. highs Leasing activity in the fourth quarter District Central Business a bitsquare from feet early registered only quarter, 423,248 square feet, down 35.7% from quarter and thethe thirdsouthern in its final accordand over theanalysts, past year. Despite slow pace at year-end, thistied Westchester markets ing26.4% to market but the year’s total leasing finished the yearly the historical lowest leasing availabilmaintained theactivity year’s solid abovefor average of 2.0 million square feet.

numbers overall. Colliers International Group Inc. reported that office leasing slowed in the fourth quarter, with 339,851 square feet of leasing activity. That’s down 19.5 percent from 2016, according to Colliers. “Westchester County’s office market started the year with a bang, with several large occupiers signing new leases,” Sean Cullen, director of research for Colliers’ Stamford office, reported. But the “early momentum slowed considerably” in the year’s second half, he added. Colliers measured the fourth-quarter office availability rate at 22.2 percent, up a slight 0.2 percent from the previous quarter. Newmark Knight Frank reported that about 23 percent of the county’s 27.7 million square feet of office space was available at the end of the fourth quarter. That was unchanged from the county’s third-quarter availability rate, but an improvement from a 25.6 percent peak in availability in the third quarter of 2016. NKF reported just over 10,000 square feet in positive net absorption for the fourth quarter in Westchester, making 2017 the county’s first full year of occupancy gains since 2013. A breakdown of the

ity rate, as measured by NKF, at 17.2 percent. The White Plains CBD recorded an average asking rent just above $34, the highest in the county. Colliers did note that availability rose slightly in downtown White Plains, but is still significantly lower than 2016’s fourth quarter vacancy rate of 25.6 percent. Meanwhile, the county’s northern market continues to struggle under the weight of abandoned corporate headquarters. About 37 percent of its 7.3 million square feet of office space is unfilled, according to Newmark Knight Frank. Glenn Walsh, executive managing director in the Rye Brook office of NKF, noted that the county’s 23 percent availability rate could look a lot different without the struggles up north. The northern market has had to absorb more than 1.6 million square feet of office space vacated by PepsiCo and IBM in Somers. “If you take the northern submarket out, which is just getting crushed because of all the heavy vacancy, we have a 15 percent (availability rate),” Walsh told the Business Journal. “That’s a very healthy market.” Colliers measured the availability rate in the northern market at 37.7

99 Business Park Drive. In total, 510,000 square feet was leased by $31 healthcare-related tenants.

26%

$30 $29 Top

month of free rent for every year of term, which until recent years had been the norm. In fact, the net effective rent in the CBD averaged $26.71/SF in 2017, up 15.2% from last year.

24%

2017 Lease Transactions

22%

$28

Tenant

20%

Building

$27

18% South Westchester Executive Park

Montefiore Medical Center

$26 16% Atlas Air 2000 Westchester Avenue 4Q08 4Q09 4Q10 4Q11 4Q12 4Q13 4Q14 4Q15 4Q16 4Q17

Submarket

Type

Southern

Renewal

Square Feet 295,922

Eastern

Renewal

120,000

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.

1 North Lexington Avenue

White Plains CBD

New Lease

101,411

The Dannon Company

1 Maple Avenue*

White Plains CBD

New Lease

80,248 68,886

Average Asking Rent (Price/SF)

Prestige Brands Net Absorption Ascensia Diabetes Care Square Feet, Millions

ENT & Allergy Associates

Availability (%)

660 White Plains Road

Western

Renewal, Expansion

100 Summit Lake Drive

Northern

New Lease

65,000

660 White Plains Road

Western

New Lease

38,128

325 *Part retail building, not included in the office statistical inventory 100

Select 2017 Sales Transactions

-125

Building -350

Submarket

Sale Price

44 South Broadway

White Plains CBD

660 White Plains Road

Western

-575 -800

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Price/SF $162

851,773

$30,125,000

$108

279,000

$21,000,000

$117

180,000

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Market Summary Current Quarter

Prior Quarter

Year Ago 12 Month Period Forecast

Total Inventory

27.7MSF

27.3MSF

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Availability Rate

23.0%

24.4%

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Quarterly Net Absorption

10,058

113,837

329,601

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Average Asking Rent

$26.67

$26.47

$27.29



Under Construction

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Deliveries

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percent, the highest it has recorded there. The former IBM campus in Somers accounts for 41 percent of that total available space, Colliers said. Without that building, the rate would drop to 22 percent. Still, Colliers found the average asking rent in the northern submarket has remained stable, falling only a few cents from last year’s quarterly numbers to $24.91 per square foot. The county’s southern submarket — which includes Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Yonkers and six other towns and villages — was the most competitive, according to Colliers. Fourth-quarter asking rents there climbed to $25.24 per square foot, up 8 percent from the fourth quarter of 2016. Overall availability in the submarket dropped 2.4 percent to 12 percent, which Colliers said is the lowest in the county. The firm’s Colliers analysts attributed the tightening conditions to limited Class A office properties and companies seeking low-cost options near urban centers. The largest fourth-quarter deal was ENT & Allergy Associates’ lease of 38,1128 square feet of headquarters space at 660 White

Below: 1 North Lexington Gateway Center, White Plains

Plains Road in Tarrytown, according to Colliers. Other major deals included a 31,520-square-foot lease renewal by Commerzbank Disaster Recovery at 1 International Drive in Rye Brook and Teladoc Inc.’s renewal and expansion to 21,118 square feet at 2 Manhattanville Road in Purchase.

STRONG 2017

Overall leasing activity in the county in 2017 totaled 2.1 million square feet in 270 deals, according to Newmark Knight Frank. While the county in 2016 saw more leasing deals, with 331, major deals in 2017 kept the total square footage leased about equal for the two years, according to NKF. Health care companies and providers drove an increasing amount of that leasing. The sector captured 24 percent of 2017’s demand, according to NKF, almost double 2016 numbers. The finance, insurance and real estate sectors drove the most demand, at 25 percent of the market. Though that percentage was down from 32 percent in 2016, Newmark Knight Frank attributed the drop to a decrease in demand from the insurance sector.

Square Feet

$138,000,000

The county’s largest office deals of 2017 came from a range of industries, according to NKF. The largest was Montefiore Medical Center’s renewal of about 296,000 square feet of office space at the South Westchester Executive Park in Yonkers. That was followed by Atlas Air’s renewal of 120,000 square feet at 2000 Westchester Ave. in Purchase. The county’s largest new lease last year brought Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. to 1 N. Lexington Ave. in downtown White Plains, where it occupies about 101,000 square feet of space. Cushman and Wakefield’s list of the year’s three largest deals led with Sumitomo, followed by New York Life Insurance, which leased 89,426 square feet at 44 S. Broadway in the White Plains Central Business

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District. Ascensia Diabetes Care leased 65,000 square feet of space at 100 Summit Lake Drive in Valhalla. Westchester ended 2017 with a 19.6 percent office vacancy rate, down from 21.2 percent a year earlier, Cushman and Wakefield reported. Downtown White Plains had a 16.7 percent vacancy rate at year’s end, according to Cushman and Wakefield, down from 21.7 percent at the end of 2016. The White Plains Central Business District also saw the largest increase in taking rents, up by 15 percent year over year, according to Cushman and Wakefield. Overall taking rents in the county increased slightly from 2016 averages, the company reported. Kevin J. McCarthy, managing director of brokerage services in Cushman and Wakefield’s Stamford office, described 2017 as the best year for downtown White Plains in the last decade. He wrote in a year-end market summary that the city’s business district will likely keep up that strong performance in 2018, with deals yet to be announced and additional office inventory coming off the market through residential conversions. In office building sales, one of the county’s largest in 2017 brought a new owner to the county’s oldest high-rise property, the Westchester One at 44 S. Broadway. Beacon Capital Partners sold the downtown property at 44 S. Broadway in White Plains for $138 million to an undisclosed buyer.

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Georgio Home, a builder and interior designer of custom homes in Rye, has sold five multifamily properties in Rye for $10.35 million to an unnamed group of local investors, Houlihan Lawrence Commercial Group announced. The real estate firm said it was the largest commercial deal in the city in 2017. Totaling 13 rental units and within walking distance of the Rye MetroNorth train station, the properties include 240-242 Purchase St., 237 Purchase St., 132-134 Wappanocca Ave., 193-195 Purchase St. and 199 Purchase St./2 Natoma St. Michael Rackenberg of Houlihan Lawrence Commercial Group represented the seller in the transaction. Headquartered on Theodore Fremd Avenue, Georgio Home was founded in 2000 by Robert Georgio.

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24 HOUR FITNESS OPENS IN SCARSDALE

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The new 30,000-squarefoot club features amenities, including cycle studios and classes such as Zumba and BodyPump, hundreds of digital studio classes available on demand, personal and small-group training programs, rows of cardio and strength machines, an indoor lap pool, a whirlpool and sauna as well as a store. This opening marks the chain’s 18th fitness club in the state. Recently, the gym opened a location at 887 Pelham Parkway in Pelham Manor. 24 Hour Fitness has more than 420 locations nationwide, including clubs in Yonkers and Nanuet. — John Golden, Aleesia Forni

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egmans Food Markets Inc. has closed on a deal to buy three office buildings in Harrison from Normandy Real Estate Partners LLC, bringing the popular grocer’s entrance into Westchester County a step closer to reality. Representatives from Newmark Knight Frank told the Business Journal that the company had successfully negotiated the deal, which will have Wegmans take over the 20-acre plot of land that houses three vacated Normandy office buildings. The buildings — 106, 108 and 110 Corporate Park Drive — will be knocked down. In their place will rise a 125,000-square-foot grocery store. The deal between the Rochester-based Wegmans and Normandy closed Jan. 4 for an undisclosed amount. Wegmans first pro-

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posed the new store plans in December 2016 and announced it had signed a purchase agreement with Normandy. The town of Harrison then approved a special use exemption permit for the project in August. Wegmans’ plans for the store include a cafe area and 736 parking spaces on the site off Westchester Avenue. Wegmans will build an additional 8,000-square-foot standalone retail building for an undetermined use. A company representative told the town during the approval process that the new store would hire between 400 and 500 employees, including 180 full-time positions. Wegmans is expected to start site work on the property late this spring. Company representatives declined to disclose a sale price and said no timeline has been set for an opening date when reached on Jan. 9. In a statement released through Newmark Knight Frank, Wegmans Senior VP of Real Estate Ralph Uttaro said the property “meets everything we look for and we’re eager to join the Harrison community.” NKF Managing Director Christopher Cortese represented Wegmans in the deal. Cortese said the family-owned grocery chain had been looking for the right location in the county for about two decades. “I think it’s been a hard market for them to break into,” Cortese said. “I realized that that office park (on Corporate Park Drive) frankly wasn’t long to be an office park and met all the criteria for the land they were looking for, so we approached the owner and worked out a deal.” Cortese added that it was important that the area had already been targeted by the town for redevelopment. The three buildings are in what Harrison calls the “teardrop” part of town, which is bounded by Interstate 287, the Hutchinson River Parkway and I-684. In 2013, Harrison adopted a new master plan that recommended the town create a mixed-use zone in the region that would allow apartments, senior living facilities and retail. The new uses, in the town’s view, would bring additional life to an area once so strongly associated with gleaming corporate headquarters and office parks that it was nicknamed the Platinum Mile. The three buildings that will be knocked down to make way for Wegmans total 250,000 square feet total. Only about 2 percent of that space was occupied in 2017, according to the initial application from Normandy and Wegmans. From left, 106 and 108 Corporate Park Drive will be torn down for the Wegmans project. Photo by Bob Rozycki

Normandy was also represented in the deal by and NKF, by Executive Vice President Michael Cottle, senior managing directors Jessica Curtis and Peter Fine and director Nick Marona. Normandy Senior Vice President Matthew Lavell said in a statement that the company has spent the past five years working to “attract alternative and more productive land uses within the I-287 corridor due to the surplus of outdated office inventory that hasn’t fit the needs of the community for a very long time.” Wegmans will mark the second conversion of Normandy office property on Corporate Park Drive in the past two years. National luxury home developer Toll Brothers started demolition last fall of 200,000 square feet of buildings at 103 and 105 Corporate Park Drive, which it will replace with a 421-unit rental apartment complex. Those two conversions are just the latest in a string of teardowns along the Platinum Mile corridor that have contributed to an overall decrease in the county’s office vacancy rate. Glenn Walsh, executive managing director in the Rye Brook office of NKF, said the teardowns have brought Westchester’s overall office market down from 32 million square feet to just under 28 million this year. That trend will likely continue. Over the next year, Walsh said the market could lose another million square feet to repurposing. “It’s not good for the office brokers,” He said, “but the net is that it will make a much healthier market.” Still, Walsh said adding Wegmans could prove great for the remaining office buildings in the I-287 corridor. “The big complaint there is that you’re out on an island with these office parks. There’s nowhere to go for lunch, there’s nowhere to go for any essentials you need during the day. So, I think this will be a big, big plus for the I-287 corridor to step into this century and start putting amenities around these office buildings which are greatly needed.” Wegmans has 95 stores along the East Coast, with 46 in New York. The majority of the New York stores are upstate, focused especially in Rochester, Syracuse and Buffalo. But the Harrison store will be part of a larger expansion for the company in the New York metropolitan region. Two Wegmans opened in New Jersey last year and a store is expected to open in the redeveloped of the Brooklyn Navy Yard at an undetermined date.

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TURN-KEY BED AND BREAKFAST Walk right it in and take over this B&B on six acres. Impeccable condition with many updates and lovely outdoor spaces and ample parking. Close proximity to Omega Institute, Culinary Institute of America and Bard College. $1,250,000 439 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, NY

Investment real estate: A 2018 forecast

hile recordhigh selling prices in major metropolitan markets are a real estate trend that stands to continue from 2016 and 2017 into 2018, rising retail vacancy rates is the most significant change facing real estate investors today. As investors look for opportunities in secondary and tertiary markets, understanding the shifting dynamics of the various asset types in Fairfield County and Hudson Valley markets is key.

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MIXED USE Great owner/mixed use property. Professional office on ground floor 2-bedroom apartment on second. Full basement. Zoned central business. Many upgrades to electric and mechanical. $900,000 22 Edgemont Road, Katonah, NY

YELLOW MONKEY VILLAGE This property lends itself to the owner/ user or the investor. Collect rents from residential and office tenants. The attached residence can provides a work-live option for the owner/user. $1,550,000 792 Route 35, Cross River, NY

SMALL BUSINESS OFFICE SPACE Refinished & move-in ready 3-story elevator building. 1st and 2nd floors are both available & are each 1,248sf. Ground floor has 3 separate offices with main reception area. One block from the Rye Ridge Shopping Center. $20/sf/yr 31 Merritt Street, Port Chester, NY

PRIME RETAIL FOR SALE Well located retail, medical or office space with onsite parking for 7-10 cars. Located on the Bronx border with great pedestrian and traffic counts (13,000+ cars a day). Building can be divided into 2 spaces. $650,000 570 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY

COMMERCIALLY - ZONED L AND 1.19 commercially-zoned acres. Ideal location for bank, retail, medical offices, restaurant, fast food, etc. Existing 7,319sf building is currently operating as steakhouse. High visibility along the busy NYS Route 55 corridor. $1,200,000 1189 Route 55, Lagrange, New York

SOUTH YONKERS OPPORTUNITY Downtown Yonkers synagogue with seating for 1,500+ & 5,000+sf parking lot. 7,000+sf banquet hall with commercial kitchen. Second floor main sanctuary with 5,000+sf 3rd floor balcony. $16/SF/YR NNN 155 Elliott Avenue, Yonkers, NY

CENTR AL AVENUE RETAIL SPACE 1,050sf of retail spaces in Yonkers Plaza. Great location and it is under new ownership. Several restaurants are among current long-term tenants that attract consumer traffic and activity. Spaces are bright with great visibility and plenty of parking. $3250/Month 2211-2255 Central Avenue, Yonkers, NY

CORNER LOT FOR SALE Commercially-zoned lot at corner of Central Avenue. Lot size .21 acre. High visibility and traffic count. B-zone permits retail, apartments, single-or two family detached dwellings, municipal uses and more. $1,100,000 665 McLean Avenue, Yonkers, NY

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The U.S. is experiencing a fundamental shift in the way consumers shop, which is driving closures among brick-and mortar retail. In an effort to increase occupancy and maintain relevance, many traditional shopping malls are also embracing experiential and lifestyle concepts, welcoming health clubs and sports facilities, for example, into their complex. CoStar reports the national retail vacancy rate rose an additional 10 basis points in the second quarter of 2017, coming in at 5.2 percent for the third quarter. An illustration of the rising retail vacancy trend, 101 million square feet of retail store closings were announced this year alone. Further, October survey data released by Deloitte revealed the recent holiday season was the first where shoppers spent more of their holiday budgets online than in brick-and-mortar retail. While some vacant retail assets will find new life as mixed-use or office properties and others have been converted into logistics centers to fulfill online shopping orders, the current state of retail reflects the first time in a number of years that all retail, from Class A to Class C, is facing downward market pressure. And that even includes iconic retail and shopping destinations such as Manhattan’s

Fifth Avenue and Boston’s Newbury Street. Of note, Lord & Taylor’s Fifth Avenue store in Manhattan is even reducing its footprint and part of its building will soon house WeWork’s headquarters. In Manhattan alone, retail rents are reported to have hit a 17- year low.

THE 2017-2018 MULTIFAMILY MARKET

In recent years, recordhigh building values in major metropolitan markets such as Boston and New York have driven real estate investors to seek opportunities in neighboring secondary markets. Ample inventory of existing Class B and Class C assets, together with conversion of vacant commercial and office properties into apartments, have drawn multifamily investors to southwestern Connecticut and the lower Hudson Valley. Likewise, as residential and commercial tenants have set down roots in Westchester, Orange and the lower Hudson Valley, multifamily properties in close proximity to highways and public transportation have been able to maintain strong occupancy rates and rent growth. As such, values and capitalization rates for multifamily assets remain aggressive.

AN INFLUX OF NEW INVENTORY LEADS TO SOFTENING IN CLASS A MARKET

As high volumes of new Class A inventory come to market at this late stage of the current cycle, developers increasingly have to offer leasing incentives to lease up new properties to a stabilized occupancy rate. For example, in the New Haven submarket, 600 new Class A apartments came to market in 2015, followed by an additional 200 units in 2016, with 500 more units still in the pipeline to be delivered. Consequently, we are seeing a 15 percent Class

A multifamily vacancy rate in this market, compared to a historic average of under 4 percent. Much like New Haven, the Stamford submarket finds itself with an influx of Class A multifamily inventory, high vacancy rates and below-average rent growth. Stamford recently ranked in the bottom 20 for submarkets across the U.S. for rent growth, falling below the national average. These Class A market trends are expected to not only continue into 2018, but to be compounded by an uptick in homeownership rates, following a decade of declines, as Class A multifamily has to compete with firsttime millennial homebuyers.

OFFICE BUILDINGS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY AND THE HUDSON VALLEY

Local leasing agents report 52 percent of Westchester’s office activity was concentrated in White Plains during the second quarter this year. As companies increasingly abandon sprawling suburban campuses for more dynamic urban cores, vacancy rates in area cities stand to decline while neighboring suburban communities could face declining occupancy rates. For the value-add investor, however, these underutilized properties often present an opportunity to buy existing assets for prices below new construction and reposition for higher and better use to generate outsized returns. While experts had predicted a bounce back in the suburban office market earlier in the current cycle, job growth hasn’t reached the levels required to fuel heightened demand. With a new national tax plan enacted, imminent change is coming to the investment real estate landscape. As always, understanding the market dynamics and identifying properties with value-add potential remain key to executing a successful investment real estate plan. Edward Jordan is the founder and managing director of Northeast Private Client Group, an investment real estate firm with offices in White Plains and Shelton. He can be reached at ejordan@northeastpcg.com.

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Rochelle LLC, a joint venture of RXR Realty and Renaissance Downtowns. RXR Realty broke ground on the project in November 2016. Once completed, the project will include 280 rental apartment units, 14,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor, a 10,500-square-foot black box theater on the second floor and 294 on-site parking spaces. RM Friedland, a real estate brokerage in Harrison, will handle leasing for the retail space. Four street-level retail units are available for lease, according to RM Friedland’s announcement, with unit sizes ranging from 900 square feet to 5,800 square feet. The black box theater will be equipped for motion capture work and virtual reality experiences as part of the IDEA New Rochelle initiative, a nonprofit collaborative focused on building a virtual reality sector in the city.

RM Friedland has been named exclusive retail leasing agent for 587 Main St. in New Rochelle, a 28-story mixed-use tower expected to be completed in early 2019. The $120 million project is part of the first phase of the master redevelopment of the city’s downtown led by RDRXR at New

TierPoint LLC, an IT data center services company headquartered in St. Louis, on Jan. 9 announced it has completed a $13 million expansion at its facility at 11 Skyline Drive in Hawthorne. The project added 13,500 square feet of raised floor space in the first phase of a planned multiphase expansion that TierPoint officials last year said will add more than 38,000 square feet of data center space to its Westchester campus. The Hawthorne operation, which occupies two buildings in MackCali Realty’s Mid-Westchester Executive Park, now includes more than 65,000 square feet of

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Facts & Figures BANKRUPTCIES MANHATTAN 30th Street Service Station Inc. 309 11th Ave., New York 10001. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Abdul Razzaq Ghuman. Filed: Jan. 3. Case no. 18-10008-shl. Harlem Phoenix Realty Corp. 216 E. 125 St., New York 10035. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Marc Stewart Goldberg. Filed: Jan. 3. Case no. 18-10010-mg. Kshel Realty Corp. 216 E. 125 St., New York 10035. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Marc Stewart Goldberg. Filed: Jan. 3. Case no. 1810011-mg. Second Phoenix Holding LLC. 216 East 125 St., New York 10035. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Marc Stewart Goldberg. Filed: Jan. 3. Case no. 18-10009-mg.

COURT CASES Chair Slippers LLC. Filed by Bais Yaakov of Spring Valley. Action: Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991. Attorney: Aytan Yehoshua Bellin. Filed: Jan 7. Case no. 7:18-cv-00054-NSR. Conserv Flag Company LLC. Filed by Bais Yaaakov of Spring Valley. Action: Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991. Attorney: Aytan Yehoshua Bellin. Filed: Jan. 7. Case no. 7:18-cv-00061-NSR. Ideal Snacks Corp. Filed by Elizabeth Diaz, Araceli Diaz, Anali Aviles, Dulce Ramirez, Elva Mariana Reyes and Lidia Perez de Perez. Action: job discrimination (sex). Attorney: Barbara J. Olshansky. Filed: Jan. 5. Case no. 7:18-cv-00072.

Java Joe’s Fundraising LLC. Filed by Bais Yaakov of Spring Valley. Action: Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991. Attorney: Aytan Yehoshua Bellin. Filed: Jan. 5. Case no. 7:18-cv-00049-CS. John Civetta & Sons Inc. et al. Filed by Fitim Ramadani. Action: diversity-personal. Attorney: Lisa Jennifer Black. Filed: Jan. 9. Case no. 7:18-cv-00132-KMK. New Rochelle Hotel Associates LLC. Filed by John Huera. Action: Fair Labor Standards Act. Attorney: Brent Edward Pelton. Filed: Jan. 5. Case no. 7:18-cv-00102. New York State Office of Rent Administration. Filed by Richard G. Schiavone. Action: Americans with Disabilities Act — employment discrimination. Attorney not listed. Filed: Jan. 8. Case no. 7:18-cv-00130NSR. Nustar LLC. Filed by Bais Yaakov of Spring Valley. Action: Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991. Attorney: Aytan Yehoshua Bellin. Filed: Jan. 5. Case no. 7:18-cv-00064KMK. Orange & Rockland Utilities Inc. et al. Filed by Local 503, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Action: labor— liabilities of and restrictions on labor and management. Attorney: Paul A. Montalbano. Filed: Jan. 5. Case no. 7:18-cv-00039.

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193-195 Purchase Street LLC, Rye. Seller: 193 Purchase Street Associates LLC, Rye. Property: 193-195 Purchase St., Rye. Amount: $3.3 million. Filed Jan. 3. 237 Purchase Street LLC, Rye. Seller: 237 Purchase Street Associates LLC, Rye. Property: 237 Purchase St., Rye. Amount: $18 million. Filed Jan. 3. 240-242 Purchase Street LLC, Rye. Seller: 240 Purchase Street Associates LLC, Rye. Property: 240242 Purchase St., Rye. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Jan. 3. 42 Broad Street West Owner LLC, New York City. Seller: 42 West Broad Developers LLC, New York City. Property: 42 W. Broad St., Mount Vernon. Amount: $3.8 million. Filed Jan. 2. 614 Croton Farms LLC, New York City. Seller: Deborah J. Neff, et al, Greenwich, Connecticut. Property: 614 Croton Lake Road, Bedford. Amount: $6 million. Filed Jan. 4. Top 546 LLC, Hastings-on-Hudson. Seller: 546 Warburton Avenue Realty Corp., Hastings-on-Hudson. Property: 546 Warburton Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $1 million. Filed Jan. 5.

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Penske Leasing & Rental Co. et al. Filed by Jiyeun Hyun. Action: notice of removal — motor vehicle. Attorney: Francis Scahill. Filed: Jan. 5. Case no. 7:18-cv-00080.

47 Nimitz Road Inc., Dobbs Ferry. Seller: Ronald J. DeConne Sr., et al, Yonkers. Property: 47 Nimitz Road, Yonkers. Amount: $250,000. Filed Jan. 5.

Sweet & Crawford of Georgia Inc. Filed by Grandview Palace of New York Condominiums. Action: diversity action. Attorney: Matthew Joel Aaronson. Filed: Jan. 5. Case no. 7:18-cv-00071-KMK.

870 Nepperhan Avenue LLC, Yonkers. Seller: City of Yonkers. Property: 876 Nepperhan Avenue Rear, Yonkers. Amount: $10,000. Filed Jan. 3.

Webster Bank National Association. Filed by Keybank National Association. Action: foreclosure. Attorney: William Bernard Schiller. Filed: Jan. 5. Case no. 7:18-cv-00077. Items appearing in the Westchester County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various sources, including public records made available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court system. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, no liability is assumed for errors or omissions. In the case of legal action, the records cited are open to public scrutiny and should be inspected before any action is taken.

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DEEDS Above $1 million 132-134 Wappanocca Avenue LLC, Rye. Seller: 132 Wappanocca Realty LLC, Rye. Property: 132-134 Wappanocca Ave., Rye. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Jan. 3.

Acqua Capital LLC, White Plains. Seller: Jay B. Hashmall, White Plains. Property: 543 Main St., 413, New Rochelle. Amount: $201,000. Filed Jan. 3. Alkant Realty LLC, Seller: Richard Casterella, Somers. Property: 511A Heritage Hills, Somers 10589. Amount: $305,000. Filed Jan. 2. Apex View Apartments Inc., Fleetwood. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Property: 670 Locust St., Mount Vernon. Amount: $218,400. Filed Jan. 3. Bank of America N.A. Seller: Pat Longobucco, White Plains. Property: 30 New Broadway, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $777,081. Filed Jan. 2.

BH Shipping LLC, New York City. Seller: Acqua Capital LLC, White Plains. Property: 150 School St., Yonkers. Amount: $407,624. Filed Jan. 3. EFS Realty Partners LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Fannie Mae. Property: 393 Fifth Street East, Mount Vernon. Amount: $232,828. Filed Jan. 3. RCS Commercial Company LLC, Rivervale, New Jersey. Seller: 3A 104 Oliver Ave LLC, Yonkers. Property: 104 Oliver Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $995,000. Filed Jan. 4. The Bank of New York Mellon. Seller: Gregg M. Sidoti, Thornwood. Property: 41 Thatcher Ave., Harrison. Amount: $748,097. Filed Jan. 2. Twin Sycamore LLC, New York City. Seller: John Gale Talty, et al, Bedford. Property: 179 Davids Hill Road, Bedford. Amount: $435,000. Filed Jan. 3. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Wanda Y. Negron, White Plains. Property: 277 Kensico Road, Grenburgh. Amount: $590,721. Filed Jan. 5. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Seller: David B. Gelfarb, New York City. Property: 130 La Salle Drive, Yonkers. Amount: $457,114. Filed Jan. 2.

FORECLOSURES ARMONK, 3 Leisure Farm Drive. Single-family residence; lot size: 3.11 acre. Plaintiff: Key Bank National Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Shapiro, Dicaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: Anthony Veneziano. Referee: Anthony Colavita. Sale: Jan. 30, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $1,953,189.18. CORTLANDT MANOR, 116 Dale Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: U.S. Bank Trust National Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: RAS Boriskin, 516-2807675; 900 Merchants Concourse, Westbury 11590. Defendant: Alma Herbin. Referee: Michael Sirignano. Sale: Jan. 19, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: N/A. HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, 42 James St. Single-family residence; lot size: .23 acre. Plaintiff: Gross Polowy LLC, 716-204-1700; 1775 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville 14221. Defendant: Michael Bazigso. Referee: Richard Fontana. Sale: Jan. 30, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $784,217.00.

MOUNT VERNON, 353 S. Fifth Ave. Two-family residence; lot size: .12 acre. Plaintiff: HSBC Bank USA National Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: Pia Ellis. Referee: Carl Finger. Sale: Jan. 16, 2:30 p.m. Approximate lien: $706,907.50. NEW ROCHELLE, 35 Gaby Lane. Single-family residence; lot size: .27 acre. Plaintiff: LNV Corp. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Stein, Wiener & Roth, 516742-1212; 1 Old Country Road, Suite 113, Carle Place 11514. Defendant: Pamela Costa. Referee: Joseph Ruggiero. Sale: Jan. 23, 1 p.m. Approximate lien: $706,873.98. PEEKSKILL, 1720 Prospect Ave. Two-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: HSBC Bank USA National Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Leopold & Associates PLLC, 914219-5787; 80 Business Park Drive, Armonk 10504. Defendant: Carlos Padilla. Referee: Stephanie Michelle Whidden. Sale: Jan. 16, 11:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $363,998.37. PLEASANTVILLE, 16 Club Court. Single-family residence; lot size: .05 acre. Plaintiff: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Shapiro, Dicaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: Ben Rosenshine. Referee: Steven Lubowitz. Sale: Jan. 30, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $682,006.11. RYE, 56 Valley Terrace. Single-family residence; lot size: .16 acre. Plaintiff: MTGLZ Investors. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Leopold & Associates PLLC, 914-219-5787; 80 Business Park Drive, Armonk 10504. Defendant: Claudio Guagliardi. Referee: Arlene Gold Wexler. Sale: Jan. 18, 9:15 a.m. Approximate lien: $414,854.26. YONKERS, 15 Crescent Place. Description: N/A; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: Joseph Rubeo. Referee: Thomas Gizzo. Sale: Jan. 19, 11 a.m. Approximate lien: $390,481.79.

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YONKERS, 83 Morningside Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: .02 acre. Plaintiff: Federal National Mortgage Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Rosicki & Rosicki & Associates, 845-897-1600; 2 Summit Court, No. 301, Fishkill 11254. Defendant: Elizabeth Cowen. Referee: Barry Salman. Sale: Jan. 16, 2 p.m. Approximate lien: $251,218.42.

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$1.2M RAISED FOR IONA PREP More than $1.2 million was raised for Iona Preparatory School as the result of its President’s Dinner Centennial Gala that was held at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The event honored two former board members who also are husband and wife, Alfred F. Kelly Jr. and Margaret Parlatore Kelly. More than 630 alumni, benefactors, faculty and parents attended the event. Cardinal Timothy Dolan delivered the invocation at the event. The event brought funds raised by Iona Prep in its Centennial Campaign for Excellence above the $10 million mark. Funds will help in the renovation and enhancement of the Brother J. Kevin Devlin Lower School Library and Technology Center and expansion of the Paul Verni Fine Arts Center to include a 435-seat theater and six additional classrooms. Alfred Kelly Jr. is an Iona Prep graduate. Both he and his wife served on Iona Prep’s board of directors. Their two sons attended the school.

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SOME RELIEF FROM HOLIDAY LONELINESS Dubrovnik, a New Rochelle restaurant named after the historic Croatian port city, helped senior citizens who expected to be largely alone for the holidays have at least a momentary respite from that situation with a complimentary holiday lunch. The restaurant worked with the Maple Avenue Housing Center and Hugh A. Doyle Senior Citizen Center in New Rochelle to identify seniors who’d enjoy and benefit from the event. Nada Bernic, the restaurant’s general manager, said the event “proves to be one of the most rewarding ways to give back to our community. It gives us so much joy to be able to share the joyous holiday spirit with those who are less fortunate and may not have family or friends near during the holiday season.” The restaurant seats 40, and the guests dined on dishes such as sarma (pickled cabbage stuffed with pork and beef), pulpeti (Croatian meatballs made with beef, pork, onion, eggs and homemade breadcrumbs) and local organic vegetables. Jerry Tomic, owner of Dubrovnik, said the Hugh A. Doyle Center “is a central location where most seniors in New Rochelle gather for activities and entertainment; therefore, we knew they would be the ideal partner.”

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Mercy College students test their computer skills.

AT THE MERCY OF HACKERS Don’t be alarmed: Mercy College, which has campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Yorktown Heights, Manhattan and the Bronx didn’t encourage students to become computer hackers in the underworld. What happened is the exact opposite. The college encouraged a team of students with computer expertise to validate their cybersecurity knowledge and skills through participation in hacking simulations run by the National Cyber League. More than just a competition of computer skills, the NCL Games can be integrated into the classroom, so faculty members can coach and mentor their students. In a crowded field of 184 teams participating in the NCL Games in the fourth quarter of 2017, the Mercy cyberteam finished 30th in the nation overall and fourth in a specialized category. The National Cyber League is a nonprofit designed to provide training in cybersecurity and give students the opportunity to solve the kinds of computer security problems they’ll face in the business world.

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Dermatologist Tobi Klar has joined White Plains Hospital’s Physician Associates and will be the first physician in its new office at 2345 Boston Post Road in Larchmont. Klar has been in private practice in Westchester since 1987. She is board-certified and performs various types of skin surgery. Her clinical and research areas of interest include psoriasis, acne, skin cancer and varicose veins among others. White Plains Hospital Physician Associates was developed with the intent of aligning practicing physicians with hospital services. The hospital itself is a member of the Montefiore Health System.

BOARD CHAIR, NEW MEMBERS AT UNITED HEBREW Attorney James Staudt has been named chairman of United Hebrew of New Rochelle’s board of directors. Rita Mabli, president and CEO of United Hebrew, made the announcement. She also announced that Liz Healy of IBM and Bruce Gordon of Westchester Eye Associates, were appointed as new members of the board. Staudt is a partner at the law firm McCullough, Goldberger and Staudt. He notes that health care reform, advances in medicine and technology and an aging population with complex and chronic conditions are causing a growing demand for the services that United Hebrew provides. “We’re in a hugely dynamic moment for eldercare,” Staudt said. Gordon, founder of Westchester Eye Associates and a board-certified ophthalmologist, has been active in the Westchester medical community since 1973. Healy began her career at Deloitte Consulting. At IBM, she works within a new unit, Industry Platforms.

Terri Ferri, Grace Ferri

The American Heart Association has announced the co-chairs for its 15th Annual Westchester-Fairfield “Go Red For Women Luncheon” scheduled for Friday June 1 at the Hilton Westchester. Two sisters, Terri Ferri and Grace Ferri, will lead the “Go Red” campaign efforts to help raise awareness and funds to fight women’s number one killer, heart disease. They’ll also lead the year-round campaign, including “National Wear Red Day” on Feb. 2. For 15 years, the “Go Red” movement has worked to close a knowledge gap and provide women with tools, resources and inspiration to build a healthier life. Terri Ferri has been the branch manager of the Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Purchase headquarters since November 2013, and has been with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firms since 1993. Grace Ferri, is vice president of development and marketing for United Hebrew of New Rochelle. She began her career as director of annual giving and special events for Calvary Hospital. She was named the 2012 Professional Fundraiser of the Year by the Association of Development Officers and was the past president of its board of directors.

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HAPPENING

NEW ROCHELLE’S NAME IN LIGHTS

“This is neat,” was how New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson declared that a good thing happening was his city’s promotion on a 4,000-squarefoot animated billboard in the Times Square area. Bramson noted that the promotion did not cost extra taxpayer money: it came as part of the city’s master advertising program with Outfront Media. The high-definition video display played for four weeks during the holidays, appearing for 15 seconds every two minutes. The billboard was at the intersection of 42nd Street and 8th Avenue. It featured images of New Rochelle’s skyline, shoreline and businesses. The city has been promoting its downtown development plan, which was launched in 2015 and includes RXR Realty as master developer, allows for more than 12 million square feet of new construction including up to 2.4 million square feet of prime office space, 1 million square feet of retail, 6,370 housing units and 1,200 hotel rooms.

From left: Charles J. Newman, Alan D. Sheinkman and Anthony Enea. Photo courtesy of the Westchester County Bar Association.

NEWMAN, SHEINKMAN HONORED Charles J. Newman and Alan D. Scheinkman were honored by the Westchester County Bar Foundation at its annual benefit held at the Coveleigh Club in Rye. Sheinkman is administrative judge for New York’s Ninth Judicial District and has jurisdiction over most of the lower Hudson Valley. Newman is principal of Charles J. Newman Co. LLC, an insurance agency based in Peekskill, and has been a longtime supporter of the foundation. Anthony Enea, president of the foundation, is a partner in White Plains law firm Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano LLP. He said the benefit was a notable success in generating the money needed for a two-year fellowship. The fellowship program allows the foundation to finance the salary of a newly admitted public interest attorney selected by the group. The attorney is placed with a local nonprofit that provides legal services to underprivileged and indigent individuals and families in Westchester. The services are most commonly provided in immigration, employment, family and landlord-tenant law. Selected for the newest fellowship is Luis Leon who will be working with the Westchester Hispanic Coalition. A graduate of the Elizabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in White Plains, Leon is the sixth beneficiary of the fellowship award.

NEW PARTNER IN LAW FIRM Attorney Ryan K. Allen has joined the White Plains office of Goldberg Segalla as a partner in the firm’s workers’ compensation practice group. Allen was previously with Bartlett, McDonough & Monaghan LLP. His activities include representing large employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators in matters before the New York state Workers’ Compensation Board. Allen earned his law degree at New York Law School where he was president of the Media, Entertainment, and Sports Law Association. Goldberg Segalla has nearly 350 lawyers in 20 offices.

LYSS PROMOTED AT NRDC

A hooked rug by the group of artists whose rugs will be on display at the Rockefeller State Park Preserve.

HOOKED RUGS AT PARK GALLERY

The art gallery at the Rockefeller State Park Preserve is staging an exhibition of an American Folk Art first introduced in the 1850s: rug hooking. The collection on exhibition from Jan. 28 through March 4 features pieces by 17 artists, inspired by the preserve and the Hudson Valley landscape. The artists are members of The Hudson River Rug Hookers based in Croton. The artists produce textile art for walls, floors, and other decorative use. The featured artists are Marilyn Bottjer, Mary Alenstein, Helen Buerger, Amy Stoner Cotter, Qing Dollinger, Sally Doran, Anita Eddy, Joyce Kapadia, Heidi Lawrence, Mary Parker, Charlotte Rodziewicz, Robin Schwamb, Phyllis Shapiro, Diane Skalak, Michele Vozick, Ruth Weyland, and Roya Zarrehparvar. The exhibition is curated by Audrey Leeds and Marilyn Bottjer. A public reception will be held Jan. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. The gallery is at 125 Phelps Way in Pleasantville. It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

National Realty & Development Corp. (NRDC) in Purchase has announced the promotion of Harrison Lyss to managing director of real estate operations. Lyss first joined NRDC NRDC Natural Resources Defense Council NRDC National Research and Development Centre (Institute of Education, London) NRDC National Realty & Development Corp. in 2016. In his new position, he will be working on projects that include leasing, creating property operating efficiencies, construction project review and reporting, financing and tech initiatives. “Harrison has distinguished himself as a team player aiding in all units of the company,” company President John G. Orrico said. Lyss had worked as a property manager for GHP, the office building division of Houlihan-Parnes Realtors in White Plains. The NRDC portfolio is composed of 78 projects in 14 states.

HYAMS NOW IN TARRYTOWN AND BRONXVILLE

JUDD JOINS PRESIDENTS’ ALLIANCE

Dr. Elias Hyams is now with ColumbiaDoctors Urology in Tarrytown and Bronxville. He is an assistant professor of urology at Columbia University Medical Center. Hyams’ clinical sfocus is in riskbased screening for prostate cancer, diagnosis techniques such as image-guided biopsy and minimally invasive surgery for prostate cancer. He has contributed to the development of aids to improve screening and treatment decisions. Hyams received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and completed a urology residency at New York University-Langone Medical Center in New York City. He pursued a fellowship in minimally invasive urological surgery at the Brady Institute of Urology at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, then worked at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, for five years before joining the faculty at Columbia.

Sarah Lawrence College has announced that its president, Cristle Collins Judd, has joined the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration. This collective effort by college and university presidents from around the country will support adoption of best practices on campuses and work to communicate the need for federal and state policies that create a welcoming environment for immigrant, undocumented and international students. As of Dec. 28, the organization had 189 members. Use of the word presidents’ in the group’s name refers to the fact that its members are leaders of institutions of higher learning; it does not signify a tie-in with the White House. The alliance was created by a founding group of college and university presidents who met in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 14. The organization wants to increase public understanding of how immigration policies and practices impact students, campuses and communities.

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Facts & Figures YONKERS, 113 Ludlow St. Single-family residence; lot size: .08 acre. Plaintiff: U.S. Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-7591835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: Neftali Garcia. Referee: Charles Lesnick. Sale: Jan. 16, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $573,692.00. YONKERS, 159 Rockne Road. Single-family residence; lot size: .11 acre. Plaintiff: U.S. Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-7591835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: Antonio Rojas. Referee: Lonya Gilbert. Sale: Jan. 16, 11:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $663,221.81. YONKERS, 123 Alexander Ave. Two-family residence; lot size: .17 acre. Plaintiff: HSBC Bank USA National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: McCabe, Weisberg & Conway PC, 914-636-8900; 145 Huguenot St., Suite 401, New Rochelle 10801. Defendant: Daneri Encamcion. Referee: Jerry Kebrdle. Sale: Feb. 6, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $422,269.58. YONKERS, 266 McLean Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: .12 acre. Plaintiff: U.S. Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gross Polowy LLC, 716-204-1700; 1775 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville 14221. Defendant: Barbara Bonilla Izaguirre. Referee: Anthony Colavita. Sale: Jan. 30, 9:45 a.m. Approximate lien: $641,405.16. YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, 3148 Hearthstone Court. Single-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: JPMC Specialty Mortgage. Plaintiff’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCari & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: John Bell. Referee: Robert Ryan. Sale: Jan. 16, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $216,192.81. YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, 3526 Overlook Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: .5 acre. Plaintiff: HSBC Bank USA National Assoc. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rosicki & Rosicki & Associates, 845-897-1600; 2 Summit Court, No. 301, Fishkill 11254. Defendant: Paul Cavaluzzi. Referee: Daniel Pagano. Sale: Jan. 22, 9 a.m. Approximate lien: $443,048.29.

JUDGMENTS 579 S Broadway Laundry Corp., Yonkers. $500 in favor of the city of Yonkers. Filed Jan. 4. Albert Alan Construction LLC, Yonkers. $500 in favor of the city of Yonkers. Filed Jan. 4. Hearttea Inc., Brooklyn. $116,503 in favor of Brands Within Reach LLC, Rye. Filed Jan. 3.

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L A Painting and Contracting Inc., Yonkers. $500 in favor of the city of Yonkers. Filed Jan. 4. RHCC Inc., Yonkers. $250 in favor of the city of Yonkers. Filed Jan. 4.

LIS PENDENS The following filings indicated a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Abrams, John E., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $300,000 affecting property located at 169 10th St., Verplanck 10596. Filed Nov. 9. Anderson, Bertram A., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $144,000 affecting property located at 119 Sixth St., Pelham 10803. Filed Nov. 10. Aridom Enterprises LLC, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $570,000 affecting property located at 7 Maple St., Valhalla 10595. Filed Nov. 9. Baez, Nicolasina, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $383,238 affecting property located at 65 Sunset Drive, Yonkers 10704. Filed Nov. 7. Bannerman, Sherry B., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $50,000 affecting property located at 2 Waterview Drive, Ossining 10562. Filed Nov. 13. Barrionueva, Maria E., et al. Filed by Ditech Financial LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 270 Greenwich Road, Bedford 10506. Filed Nov. 6. Birnbach, Gennifer D., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $110,000 affecting property located at 533 Saw Mill River Road, Yorktown Heights 10598. Filed Nov. 9. Brightly, Wayne, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $292,000 affecting property located at 356 S. Fifth Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed Nov. 6. Cadesca, Joyce, et al. Filed by Freedom Mortgage Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $426,613 affecting property located at 12 Hillside Ave., Valhalla 10595. Filed Nov. 6.

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Cheblal, Romain, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $588,600 affecting property located at 184 Rumsey Road, Yonkers 10705. Filed Nov. 9.

Loretoni, Amelia, et al. Filed by Keybank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $60,000 affecting property located at 151 Mayflower Ave., New Rochelle 10801. Filed Nov. 13.

Cordero, Evelyn, et al. Filed by Citibank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $250,000 affecting property located at 82 Rolling Way, New Rochelle 10804. Filed Nov. 6.

Luzzi, David A., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $400,000 affecting property located at 21-23 Eldridge St., Port Chester 10573. Filed Nov. 8.

Deltenre, Jacques H., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $227,000 affecting property located at 6 Osage Drive West, Ossining. Filed Nov. 9.

Maldonado, Lyda A., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $525,000 affecting property located at 423 Halstead Ave., Mamaroneck 10543. Filed Nov. 7.

Drakes-Robinson, Jean, as heir and distributee of the estate of Albert Preston Robinson, et al. Filed by OneWest Bank FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $544,185 affecting property located at 402 S. Seventh Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed Nov. 8.

Miranda, Elaine, et al. Filed by Citibank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 54 Boone St., Yonkers 10704. Filed Nov. 7.

Fanhbulleh, Lashaunda A., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $505,977 affecting property located at 65 Jefferson Ave., White Plains 10606. Filed Nov. 6. Heirs and distributees of the estate of Marion J. Hairston, et al. Filed by Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $345,000 affecting property located at 68 Rockledge Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed Nov. 3. Iannolo, Lina, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $200,000 affecting property located at 31 S. Beechwood Road, Bedford Hills 10507. Filed Nov. 13. Lambert, William M., individually and as administrator of estate of Michelle Perez, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $297,000 affecting property located at 3301 Beaver Drive, Yorktown Heights 10598. Filed Nov. 6. Lampley-Austin, Belinda D., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $417,000 affecting property located at 36 Stone Ave., White Plains 10603. Filed Nov. 9. Lawless, Florence J., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $480,000 affecting property located at 196 Woodland Ave., Yonkers 10703. Filed Nov. 13.

Morgan, Radcliffe B., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $412,500 affecting property located at 332 Egmont Ave., Mount Vernon 10553. Filed Nov. 6. Partelow, Dawn Marie, et al. Filed by Bayview Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $408,000 affecting property located at 483 Bedford Road, Bedford Hills 10507. Filed Nov. 10. Public administrator of Westchester County as administrator of the estate of Carol Palace, et al. Filed by CIT Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $487,500 affecting property located at 608 Mallard Way, Unit F-8, Peekskill 10566. Filed Nov. 6. Ramos, Janice, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $440,000 affecting property located at 212 Chase Ave., Yonkers 10703. Filed Nov. 9. Raved, Roy, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $250,000 affecting property located at 58 Circle Ave., Larchmont 10538. Filed Nov. 9. Richards, Glenwall Hugh, et al. Filed by Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $235,894 affecting property located at 376 North Ave., New Rochelle 10801. Filed Nov. 10.

Riedel, Steven P., et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $322,700 affecting property located at 11 Lounsbury Road, Croton-on-Hudson 10520. Filed Nov. 13. Rizzo, Salvatore, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $218,000 affecting property located at 70 Chatsworth Place, New Rochelle 10801. Filed Nov. 8. Rookwood, Mark S., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $746,250 affecting property located at 216 Corona Ave., Pelham 10803. Filed Nov. 13. Rose, Arthur, et al. Filed by HSBC Mortgage Services Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $483,500 affecting property located at 22 Pease St., Mount Vernon 10553. Filed Nov. 3. Scavone, Anthony, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $340,544 affecting property located at 32 Madison St., West Harrison 10604. Filed Nov. 10. Tartarone, Joanne, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $175,000 affecting property located at 206 Briarwood Drive, Somers 10589. Filed Nov. 8. The heirs at large of Nicholas J. Sarcone, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $88,000 affecting property located at 69 Furnace Woods Road, Cortlandt Manor 10567. Filed Nov. 3. Thomas, Kerone, et al. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $309,938 affecting property located at 116 N. Seventh Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed Nov. 10. Vargas, Reina A., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $331,500 affecting property located at 309 Nelson Ave., Peekskill 10566. Filed Nov. 13. Watt, Atlee, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $853,556 affecting property located at 45 Lincoln Avenue East, Mount Vernon 10552. Filed Nov. 9.

Westchester County public administrator as administrator for the estate of Helen C. Escoffier, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $626,500 affecting property located at 7 Orchard Ridge Road, Chappaqua 10514. Filed Nov. 13. Wojnicki, Ana, et al. Filed by Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $280,000 affecting property located at 1307 Nepperhan Ave., Yonkers 10703. Filed Nov. 9.

NEW BUSINESSES This paper is not responsible for typographical errors contained in the original filings.

Partnerships Construction Pavers, 229 N. High St., Apt. 3, Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Samuel Parada Jr. and Hector Sahagun Chavez. Filed Oct. 4.

Sole Proprietorships 12 Howard Avenue Funding Associates, 133 Parkway Road, Bronxville 10708, c/o The Chittenden Survivor Trust. Filed Sept. 29. ABC Construction Designs, 34 Ashland St., New Rochelle 10801, c/o Rafael Garcia. Filed Oct. 3. Aegis IT Management, 421 Boulevard, Scarsdale 10583, c/o Howard Stevens. Filed Oct. 3. BCG Beauty Cocktails Girltalk Magazine, 117 N. Terrace Ave., Suite 2C, Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Demitris Haggins. Filed Oct. 3. Cayucos Design, 12 Split Tree Road, Scarsdale 10583, c/o Sylvia Dundon. Filed Sept. 29. Giuseppe Car Service, 13 Lafayette St., White Plains 10606, c/o Giuseppe Giambona. Filed Oct. 3. Groovy Baby, 9 New St., Eastchester 10709, c/o David Dumitrescu. Filed Oct. 3. HVACR-Solutions, 360 Westchester Ave., Apt. 621, Port Chester 10573, c/o Thomas Barr. Filed Oct. 3.

Facts & Figures LFK Law Practice, 1404 Route 35, South Salem 10590, c/o Lyaman Khashmati. Filed Sept. 29. Lizzpstick, 17 Chadwick Road, White Plains 10604, c/o Elizabeth Trelstad. Filed Sept. 29. M and M Barbershop and Beauty Salon, 177 Lexington Ave., Mount Kisco 10549, c/o Fredy Haroldo Martinez Agosto. Filed Oct. 3. Mangum Media Training, 401 Midland Ave., Rye 10580, c/o Jeffrey P. Mangu, Filed Sept. 29. MME Delivery, 29 Parsons St., No. 2, Harrison 10528, c/o Ojore Enaye. Filed Oct. 4. Not So Bland Entertainment, 821 Bronx River Road, Apt. 6H, Bronxville 10708, c/o Shane Bland. Filed Sept. 29. Professional Washing Solutions, 15 Tecumseh Ave., Mount Vernon 10553, c/o Jason Alongnale. Filed Sept. 29. Reed MNGMT, 81 Pondfield Road, D179, Bronxville 10708, c/o Yevgeny Myshalov. Filed Oct. 3. Silver Tree Food Group, 366 Alpine Drive, Cortlandt Manor 10567, c/o Michael L. Silvestri. Filed Oct. 4. Standing Fit, 40 Locust Hill Ave., Apt. 3A, Yonkers 10701, c/o Anthony C. Jackson. Filed Sept. 29. Success Dice, 135 Croydon Road, Yonkers 10710, c/o Andrew Kaplan. Filed Oct. 3.

PATENTS Anonymization of traffic patterns over communication networks. Patent no. 9,866,532 issued to Arup Acharya, Nanuet; and Ashish Kundu, New York. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Controlling a discovery component within a virtual component that sends authenticated data to a discovery engine outside the virtual environment. Patent no. 9,866,547 issued to John A. Griffith, Austin, Texas; Daniel P. Rhames, Austin, Texas; Philip R. Riedel, Cary, North Carolina; and David L. Schmidt, Cary, North Carolina. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Ensuring that a composed message is being sent to the appropriate recipient. Patent no. 9,866,511 issued to Alaa Abou Mahmoud, Dracut, Massachusetts; Gregory P. Dracoulis, Boston, Massachusetts; Peter E. Stubbs, Georgetown, Massachusetts; and Steven J. Ulrick, Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. File and bit location authentication. Patent no., 9,866,562 issued to Galina Grunin, Briarcliff Manor; David E. Nachman, Morrisville, New Jersey; Nader M. Nassar, Yorktown Heights; and Tamer M. Nassar, Brookfield, Connecticut. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Forecasting and classifying cyber-attacks using neural embeddings. Patent no. 9,866,580 issued to Mohamed N. Ahmed, Leesburg, Virginia.; Aaron K. Baughman, Silver Spring, Maryland.; John F. Behnken, Hurley; and Mauro Marzorati, Lutz, Florida. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Identifying end users in need of technical assistance. Patent no. 9,866,504 issued to Nnameka I. Emejulu, Austin, Texas; Ye Liu, Belmont, Massachusetts; and Mario A. Maldari, Longmont, Colorado. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Network authentication of a geo-fenced volume. Patent no. 9,866,552 issued to Franck Barillaud, Austin, Texas; Insoo Cho, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Daniel M. Christiani, East Falmouth, Massachusetts; Mark R. Thill, Seattle, Washington; and David S. Zhang, Norcross, Georgia. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Policy-based slice deletion in a dispersed storage network. Patent no. 9,866,595 issued to Gary W. Grube, Barrington Hills, Illinois; and Jason K. Resch, Chicago, Illinois. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Race sidecar for additional IT equipment and cable management. Patent no. 9,867,310 issued to Aaron R. Cox, Tucson, Arizona; Jason E. Minyard, Phoenix, Arizona; Camillo Sassano, Durham, North Carolina; and Kevin L. Schultz, Raleigh, North Carolina. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Scheduling optimized charging of battery-enabled devices based on battery usage impact factors and predicted usage received from multiple sources. Patent no. 9,867,017 issued to David K. Bacarella, Naperville, Illinois; Lawrence Candes, Jersey City, New Jersey; Ying Chen, San Jose, California; Aaron M. Cohen, Westford, Massachusetts; and Ravi Mani, Scarsdale. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

HUDSON VALLEY BUILDING LOANS Below $1 million Amalia CDS Inc., as owner. Lender: Patch of Land Lending LLC. Property: in East Fishkill. Amount: $263,440. Filed Dec. 28. EXR LLC, Spring Valley, as owner. Lender: RS Lending Inc., San Francisco, California. Property: 71 Hy Vue Drive, Newburgh 12550. Amount: $65,000. Filed Jan. 3. Giordano, Salvatore C., et al, Shokan, as owner. Lender: Rondout Savings Bank, Kingston. Property: 7 Pine St., West Hurley. Amount: $175,000. Filed Jan. 5. Makk Property Investors LLC, New Windsor, as owner. Lender: Patch of Land Lending LLC, Los Angeles, California. Property: 47 Redwood Drive, Highland Mills 10930. Amount: $45,000. Filed Jan. 3. McCormick, John, et al, Brooklyn, as owner. Lender: Homestead Funding Corp., Albany. Property: in Denning. Amount: $207,000. Filed Jan. 3. Scofield, Kathleen R., et al, as owner. Lender: Rondout Savings Bank. Property: in Fishkill. Amount: $480,000. Filed Jan. 2.

DEEDS Above $1 million Avangrid Service Co., Orange, Connecticut. Seller: Thomas R. Espie Jr., et al, Clinton Corners. Property: 850 Van Wagner Road, Pleasant Valley. Amount: $1 million. Filed Jan. 2.

BSREP II MH Silver Stream MHC LLC, Farmington Hills, Michigan. Seller: Silver Stream MHP Corp., Stony Point. Property: 16 Bivona Lane, New Windsor 12553. Amount: $13.5 million. Filed Jan. 5.

BSREP II Silver Stream MHC LLC, Farmington Hills, Michigan. Seller: Star MH LLC, Stony Point. Property: 9 Bivona Lane, New Windsor 12553. Amount: $736,000. Filed Jan. 5.

Radha Soami Society Beas-America, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Seller: Echo Lake New York LLC, Petaluma, California. Property: in Goshen and Wawayanda. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Jan. 5.

Capital Wide LLC, New Paltz. Seller: James Verney, et al, New Paltz. Property: in New Paltz. Amount: $265,000. Filed Jan. 3.

SR Club Meadow Ventures I LLC, Scottsdale, Arizona. Seller: Silo Ridge Ventures Property A LLC, Scottsdale, Arizona. Property: in Amenia. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Dec. 28. SR Club Meadow Ventures I LLC, Scottsdale, Arizona. Seller: Silo Ridge Ventures Property A LLC, Scottsdale, Arizona. Property: in Amenia. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed Dec. 28. SR Club Meadow Ventures II LLC, Scottsdale, Arizona. Seller: Silo Ridge Ventures Property A LLC, Scottsdale, Arizona. Property: in Amenia. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Dec. 28.

Below $1 million 15 Huff Road LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Holmes Road LLC, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $80,000. Filed Jan. 4. 2628 Ackerman Realty LLC, Katonah. Seller: Beacon Residential Ackerman 2628 LLC, Fishkill. Property: in Beacon. Amount: $632,500. Filed Dec. 29. 484 North Street LLC, Montgomery. Seller: 185 Grange Road LLC, Otisville. Property: 214 School House Road, Middletown 10940. Amount: $60,000. Filed Jan. 5. Amalia CDS Inc., Bayside. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Property: 2 Old Hosner Mountain Trail, Hopewell Junction 12533. Amount: $279,500. Filed Dec. 28. Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. Seller: Jonathan Garcia-Omana, et al. Property: 19 Farmstead Road, New Windsor 12553. Amount: $284,155. Filed Jan. 3. BSREP II MH Silver Stream MHC LLC, Farmington Hills, Michigan. Seller: 5 Bivona Lane LLC, Stony Point. Property: 5 Bivona Lane, New Windsor 12553. Amount: $139,000. Filed Jan. 5.

Castlerock 2017 LLC, White Plains. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon. Property: 2 Burpo Lane, Kerhonkson 12446. Amount: $15,250. Filed Jan. 2. Champion Properties Inc., Hyde Park. Seller: Montage Properties Inc., Staatsburg. Property: in LaGrange. Amount: $140,500. Filed Dec. 28. Christian Community Deliverance Center, Wallkill. Seller: Vincent A. LoVerso, Clintondale. Property: in Plattekill. Amount: $50,000. Filed Jan. 2. Christiana Trust. Seller: Peter G. Botti, Goshen. Property: 75 Barr Lane, Unit C1, Monroe. Amount: $550,689. Filed Jan. 4. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Dalia M. Rivera, Port Jervis. Property: 22 Birch Drive, Middletown 10940. Amount: $253,081. Filed Jan. 5. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Jacqueline M. Gaillard, New Windsor. Property: 6 Russell Mews, Middletown 10940. Amount: $448,292. Filed Jan. 3. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: John C. Cappello, Walden. Property: 7 Jay St., Middletown 10940. Amount: $234,632. Filed Jan. 3. DMF and CJF Holdings LLC, Fishkill. Seller: David Ditulli, et al, Poughkeepsie. Property: 564 N. Quaker Lane, Hyde Park 12538. Amount: $110,000. Filed Dec. 29. EXR LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon. Property: 71 Hy Vue Drive, Newburgh 12550. Amount: $72,450. Filed Jan. 3. Flyx Realty LLC, Chester. Seller The Bank of New York Mellon. Property: 62 Old Chester Road, Goshen 10924. Amount: $610,000. Filed Jan. 5. GDGE Properties LLC, Cold Spring. Seller: Michael A. Crudele, et al, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $170,000. Filed Dec. 28.

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HSBC Bank USA N.A. Seller: Paul Clifford Brite, Newburgh. Property: 139 E. Main St., Port Jervis 12771. Amount: $317,884. Filed Jan. 3. HSBC Bank USA N.A. Seller: Richard Schisano, Newburgh. Property: 6 Grosvenor Mews, Middletown 10940. Amount: $361,600. Filed Jan. 3. Hyvue of Orange Inc., Salisbury Mills. Seller: Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association, Wallkill. Property: in New Windsor. Amount: $425,000. Filed Jan. 5. Jefvin LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: U.S. Bank N.A. Property: 107 Talmadge St., Poughkeepsie 12601. Amount: $85,000. Filed Jan. 2. Laxmi Estates III LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Walden Savings Bank, Montgomery. Property: 445 Robinson St., Newburgh. Amount: $709,000. Filed Jan. 4. Lot 2A Victory LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Industrial Retro LLC, Pleasant Valley. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $75,000. Filed Dec. 28. M and C of Dutchess Inc., Wappinger Falls. Seller: Brian Darcy, Newburgh. Property: in Wappinger. Amount: $100,000. Filed Dec. 28. Makk Property Investors LLC, New Windsor. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Property: 47 Redwood Drive, Highland Mills 10930. Amount: $93,500. Filed Jan. 3. MBC62 LLC, Kinnelon, New Jersey. Seller: City of Newburgh. Property: 41 Wisner Ave., Newburgh. Amount: $15,000. Filed Jan. 3. Mensch Grasmere LLC, Rhinebeck. Seller: Maya Kaimal, et al, Rhinebeck. Property: in Rhinebeck. Amount: $250,000. Filed Dec. 28. Mid-Hudson Development Corp., Poughquag. Seller: Frost Holdings LLC, Fishkill. Property: in Fishkill. Amount: $160,000. Filed Dec. 28. Montage Properties Inc., Staatsburg. Seller: Nationstar HECM Acquisition Trust 2017-1. Property: 108 Macghee Road, Poughkeepsie 12603. Amount: $110,500. Filed Dec. 28. MSRC Realty LLC, Harrison Park, New Jersey. Seller: Phyllis DeFreese, Rock Tavern. Property: in New Windsor. Amount: $72,500. Filed Jan. 5.

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Facts & Figures MTGLQ Investors LP, New York City. Seller: Elizabeth Cassidy, Warwick. Property: 360 Howells Road, Middletown 10940. Amount: $347,212. Filed Jan. 3. MTGLQ Investors LP, New York City. Seller: Keith W. Sanders, et al, Poughkeepsie. Property: 3 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie 12601. Amount: $116,000. Filed Jan. 4. MTGLQ Investors LP. Seller: Benjamin Greenwald, New Windsor. Property: 141 Creamery Pond Road, Sugar Loaf 10981. Amount: $609,955. Filed Jan. 5. Nationstar HECM Acquisition Trust 2017-2. Seller: Heidi Seelbach, Poughkeepsie. Property: 206 Widmer Road, Wappingers Falls 12590. Amount: $260,500. Filed Jan. 3. O’Sullivan Equipment Inc., West Nyack. Seller: Eugene A. Mazzarelli, Newburgh. Property: Quaker St., Wallkill 12589. Amount: $426,000. Filed Jan. 3.

U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: John Bach, Goshen. Property: 348 Angelo Drive, Montgomery 12549. Amount: $216,850. Filed Jan. 2. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: John J. Revella, Walden. Property: 100 Finchville Turnpike, Otisville 10963. Amount: $341,490. Filed Jan. 3. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Kelli O’Brien, Goshen. Property: 234 Sands Road, Middletown 10941. Amount: $253,300. Filed Jan. 3. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Paul Marks, Montgomery. Property: 2911 Whispering Hills. Chester 10918. Amount: $242,723. Filed Jan. 5. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Raymond A. Cote, Carmel. Property: 14-16 Glenn Hill, Amenia 12522. Amount: $17,500. Filed Dec. 28. Washington Street Ventures LLC, Harriman. Seller: Ana Santos, Newburgh. Property: 257 Washington St., Newburgh. Amount: $530,000. Filed Jan. 3.

Excel Gymnastics Inc., Saugerties. $132 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Jan. 3.

Perfect Cleaning and Building Solutions, Middletown. $6,500 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed Dec. 26.

GCIA Inc., Highland. $1,694 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 2.

Pineview Bakery II, Shokan. $979 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 2.

Gnomic Inc., Napanoch. $232 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 2.

Rhino Records LLC, New Paltz. $6,000 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed Jan. 3.

GPC Inc., Kingston. $1,056 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 2.

Rosendale Renaissance Corp., Accord. $2,035 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 2.

Guru Amrit Corp., Monroe. $37,500 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed Dec. 26.

Sanbella’s Buried Treasures, Middletown. $751 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 20.

H and F Mechanical, Pine Bush. $50 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 20.

Old Stockade Development LLC, Kingston. Seller: John D. Vanvoorhis, Saugerties. Property: in Kingston. Amount: $140,000. Filed Jan. 2.

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Charles Stewart III, Pawling. Property: 24 Carol Drive, LaGrange 12603. Amount: $339,000. Filed Jan. 3.

Pawling Terminals Inc., Brewster. Seller: Andrew J. Durkin, Brewster. Property: Route 22, Pawling. Amount: $200,000. Filed Jan. 2.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Seller: Mark Cambareri, Pine Bush. Property: 10 Simons Drive, Walden 12586. Amount: $387,783. Filed Jan. 5.

M J Superior Inc., Newburgh. $158 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 20.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Seller: Terry D. Horner, Poughkeepsie. Property: 61 Upton Road, LaGrangeville 12540. Amount: $180,000. Filed Dec. 29.

Middletown Community Health Center Inc., Washingtonville. $41,905 in favor of Brotherhood Plaza LLC, Ramsey, New Jersey. Filed Dec. 20.

S and S RE LLC, Kingston. Seller: Mautner Holding Ltd., Red Hook. Property: in Kingston. Amount: $141,000. Filed Jan. 2.

JUDGMENTS

Monroe What’s Hot Inc., Monroe. $4,249 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 20.

Savtrey LLC, Fishkill. Seller: HPH Properties LLC, Poughquag. Property: in Hyde Park. Amount: $195,000. Filed Jan. 4.

Best Mechanical Plumbing and Heating Inc., Monroe. $3,549 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 20.

Shandaken Inn Properties LLC, Glen Cove. Seller: Otto Hillenbrand, et al, Glen Ridge, New Jersey . Property: in Shandaken. Amount: $900,000. Filed Dec. 29.

Big Taste Restaurant, Newburgh. $28,600 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed Dec. 26.

Prosave Development Inc., Montebello. Seller: Kenneth Morgan, et al, Jupiter, Florida. Property: 11 Falkirk Ave., Central Valley 10917. Amount: $258,537. Filed Jan. 2.

The Bank of New York Mellon. Seller: Gerard J. Pisanelli, Poughkeepsie. Property: 204 Eraleigh Lane, Red Hook 12571. Amount: $356,500. Filed Dec. 29. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: David K. Israel, et al, Port Jervis. Property: 1189 Highway 6, Port Jervis 12771. Amount: $350,000. Filed Jan. 3.

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C and R Maintenance Inc., Highland. $149 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 2. Carmine’s Bakery Inc., Middletown. $292 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Dec. 20. Elite Auto Sales, Newburgh. $1,990 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec 21.

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KNG Construction Company Inc., Warwick. $5,250 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed Dec. 26.

New York Vape Club Inc., New Paltz. $1,500 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed Jan. 3. NYCO International Inc., Southfields. $1,886 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 20. Orange County Computer Repair Inc., Campbell Hall. $574 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec 21. Partition Street Wine Shop Inc., Saugerties. $6,029 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 2.

Schwartzy’s Windshield Repair Inc., Chester. $11,941 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec 21. Show Me Technology and Wireless LLC, Middletown. $3,395 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec 21. Sitour North America East Inc., Kingston. $115 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 2. Stat Face Painting, New Windsor. $1,021 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec 21. Tass of New York Inc., Middletown. $646 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec 21. Unlimited Maintenance Services Inc., New Windsor. $1,500 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed Dec. 26. Wine Worldwide Inc., New Paltz. $471 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Jan. 5. Woodbury Auto Inc., Central Valley. $10,672 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec 21. World of Dance Studios Inc., Saugerties. $325 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor, Albany. Filed Jan. 5.

LIS PENDENS The following filings indicated a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Amelio, Paul, et al. Filed by One West Bank FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $182,400 affecting property located at 19 Academy Ave., Middletown 10940. Filed Nov. 2. Andersen, Michelle, et al. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $220,420 affecting property located at 1276 Route 44/55, Clintondale 12515. Filed Jan. 2. Andia, Clara, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $219,408 affecting property located at 25 Winding Ridge Lane, Unit 8131, Middletown 10940. Filed Nov. 2. Andrews, Deborah, et al. Filed by Hudson Heritage Federal Credit Union. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 66 W. Jeanibo Road, Monroe 10950. Filed Nov. 10. Angione, Joseph, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $319,500 affecting property located at 11 Kerner Drive, Chester 10918. Filed Nov. 2. Antonacci, Joseph, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $155,000 affecting property located at 2721 Colonial Drive, New Windsor 12553. Filed Nov. 7. Any unknown heirs to the estate of Susana Martinez, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $142,400 affecting property located at 6 Bush Ave., Newburgh 12550. Filed Nov. 6. Archambeau, Lincoln, et al. Filed by MTGLQ Investors LP. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $352,000 affecting property located at 311 Liberty St., Newburgh 12550. Filed Nov. 9. Babcock, Wallace, et al. Filed by Marion Fuscaldo. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $195,000 affecting property located at 127 Plains Road, Walden 12586. Filed Nov. 6. Bates, David M., et al. Filed by Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $146,250 affecting property located at 20 Crane St., Kingston 12401. Filed Jan. 4.

Bear, Larry A., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $434,000 affecting property located at 3 Mystic Circle, Tuxedo Park 10987. Filed Nov. 2. Bright, Yasmin, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $307,035 affecting property located at 93 Burnt Corners Road, Greenville 10940. Filed Nov. 3. Burch, Rosemarie A., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $75,000 affecting property located at 121 N. Pierpont Ave., Newburgh 12550. Filed Nov. 14. Camilliere, Frank, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $175,500 affecting property located at 53 Quassaick Ave., New Windsor 12553. Filed Nov. 14. Carney, Jennifer L., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $306,375 affecting property located at 391 S. White Rock Road, Holmes 12531. Filed Jan. 2. Castro, Jose, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $134,000 affecting property located at 71 Fowler Ave., Newburgh 12550. Filed Nov. 15. Cifuni, Frank, et al. Filed by Wilmington Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 258 Phillipsburg Road, Middletown 10940. Filed Nov. 7. Clauson, Kenneth I., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $184,000 affecting property located at 34 Vincent Drive, Middletown 10940. Filed Nov. 2. Cottrell, Kurt S., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $300,000 affecting property located at 23 Sears Road, Monroe 10950. Filed Nov. 2. Crantz, Roger H., et al. Filed by Carrington Mortgage Services LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $100,408 affecting property located at 64 E. Chester St., Kingston 12041. Filed Jan. 5. Dederick, Maryann, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $297,420 affecting property located at 31 Colden Hill Road, Newburgh 12550. Filed Nov. 3.

Facts & Figures Dziedzic, Anthony J., et al. Filed by Pennymac Loan Services LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $187,448 affecting property located at 12 Hickory Lane, Monroe 10950. Filed Nov. 13. Evans, Duane, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $296,000 affecting property located at 26 Kent Court, Washingtonville 10992. Filed Nov. 16. Fabro, Primo, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $198,000 affecting property located at 9 Lexington Hill, Unit 8, Harriman 10926. Filed Nov. 16. Fancher, June, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $505,875 affecting property located at 162 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Haire Road, Middletown 10941. Filed Nov. 16. Fernandez, Michael D., et al. Filed by Selene Finance LP. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $368,039 affecting property located at 15 Cranberry Drive, Highland Mills 10930. Filed Nov. 7. Fish, Michael R., individually and as administrator of the estate of Dolores A. Fish, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $280,000 affecting property located at 18 Morris Ave., Florida 10921. Filed Nov. 9. Galetta, Jack J., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $100,000 affecting property located at 27 Susan Lane, Circleville 10919. Filed Nov. 8. Gouraige, Philip, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $274,400 affecting property located at 10 Frederick Drive, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Jan. 2. Gumus, Ahmet, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $236,000 affecting property located at 37 Lindbergh Place, Poughkeepsie 12601. Filed Jan. 2. Hablow, Karin E., Orange County commissioner of finance as administrator for the estate of Annelotte H. Derrickson, et al. Filed by OneWest Bank FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $405,000 affecting property located at 425 Neversink Drive, Port Jervis 12771. Filed Nov. 13.

Hablow, Karin E., Orange County commissioner of finance as administratrix of the estate of Melvin G. Palmer, et al. Filed by CIT Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $406,125 affecting property located at 49 Werner Ave., Florida 10921. Filed Nov. 15. Hannigan, David, et al. Filed by Santander Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $276,000 affecting property located at 34 Highland Ave., Florida 10921. Filed Nov. 14. Hartley, Brenda, et al. Filed by Ulster Savings Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $90,250 affecting property located at 88 Windsor Highway, New Windsor 12553. Filed Nov. 13. Heirs and distributees of the estate of George R. Hutton, et al. Filed by CIT Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $330,000 affecting property located at 100 Blake Road, Maybrook 12543. Filed Nov. 9. Hogan, Joseph M., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $287,872 affecting property located at 79 Pine Ridge Drive, Hopewell Junction 12533. Filed Dec. 28. Horton, Leslie W. III, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $215,000 affecting property located at 354 Petticoat Lane, Bloomingburg 12721. Filed Nov. 2. Johnson, Nichole, et al. Filed by the State of New York Mortgage Agency. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $236,700 affecting property located at 25 Twin Wells Court, Middletown 10940. Filed Nov. 16. Kaluczky, Scott, et al. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $88,000 affecting property located at 4 Chads Ford Lane, Newburgh 12550. Filed Nov. 7. Kee, Harold, et al. Filed by Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $214,000 affecting property located at 4 Quarry Hill Road, Sparrow Bush 12780. Filed Nov. 10. Kirschhoffer, Robert P., et al. Filed by Beneficial Homeowner Service Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $285,034 affecting property located at 49 N. Farm Drive, Dover Plains 12522. Filed Jan. 2.

Kubinec, Robert, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $275,000 affecting property located at 42 Ponderosa Lane, Monroe 10950. Filed Nov. 14.

Masiero, Douglas A., et al. Filed by Walden Savings Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $116,000 affecting property located at 6 Rinne Road, Wallkill 12589. Filed Nov. 13.

Penso, Edward G., et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $168,750 affecting property located at 3563 Highway 94, Chester 10918. Filed Nov. 2.

Serdah, Nabil, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $212,000 affecting property located at 43 Pressler Road, Wallkill 12589. Filed Nov. 10.

Labato, Irene, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $152,750 affecting property located at 13 Church St., Greenwood Lake 10925. Filed Nov. 2.

McNamara, William J., et al. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $154,163 affecting property located at 96 Ball St., Port Jervis 12771. Filed Nov. 6.

Perez, Junior M., et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 57 Smith Clove Road, Woodbury 10930. Filed Nov. 10.

Struss, Anthony R., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $208,160 affecting property located at 8 Tuscarora Drive, Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed Dec. 28.

Labianca, Emanuele, as heir and distributee of the estate of Vincent Labianca, et al. Filed by CIT Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $450,000 affecting property located at 80 Commonwealth Ave., Middletown 10940. Filed Nov. 7.

Mejias, Dawn D., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $216,000 affecting property located at 21 Lenape Road, Newburgh 12550. Filed Nov. 6.

Petroff, Stephen, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $120,000 affecting property located at 8 Old S. Plank Road, Newburgh 12550. Filed Nov. 3.

Mende, Steven A., et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $171,000 affecting property located at 8 San Marco Drive, Monroe 10950. Filed Nov. 15.

Petrone, Nick J., et al. Filed by Santander Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $168,000 affecting property located at 5342 Route 9G, Tivoli 12583. Filed Dec. 28.

Moore, Kim J., et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $231,400 affecting property located at 16 Van Cleft Ave., Newburgh 12550. Filed Nov. 13.

Phillips, Michael S., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $100,000 affecting property located at 2712 Whispering Hills, Unit 553, Chester 10918. Filed Nov. 9.

Nava, Epifania, et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $169,212 affecting property located at 375 First St., Newburgh 12550. Filed Nov. 9.

Piscopo, Lynn A., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $221,304 affecting property located at 5 Hudson Lane, Highland 12528. Filed Jan. 5.

Newell, Bret J. Sr., as heir to the estate of Bruce A. Newell, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $472,500 affecting property located at 51 Villa Parkway, Highland Mills 10928. Filed Nov. 9.

Riviello, Kathryn, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $108,772 affecting property located at 91 Ball St., Port Jervis 12771. Filed Nov. 8.

Laddick, Norman J., as administrator, heir, and distributee of the estate of Frances M. Laddick, et al. Filed by OneWest Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $255,000 affecting property located at 45 Forge Hill Road, New Windsor 12553. Filed Nov. 6. Lesando, Belva Joy, et al. Filed by Ditech Financial LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $160,000 affecting property located at 34 S. Main St, Florida 10921. Filed Nov. 6. Lukach, Brett M., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $261,800 affecting property located at 53 Amdurer Road, Westtown 10998. Filed Nov. 9. Machorro, Linda A., et al. Filed by Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $220,000 affecting property located at 22 Vincent Road, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Dec. 27. Magoch, Dorota T., et al. Filed by MTGLQ Investors LP. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 35 Oak Hill Road, Westtown 10998. Filed Nov. 13. Mannino, Frank, et al. Filed by MTGLQ Investors LP. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $123,000 affecting property located at 310 Route 214, Phoenicia 12464. Filed Jan. 2. Martinez, Susana, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $268,000 affecting property located at 90 West St., Newburgh 12550. Filed Nov. 8.

Nisbet, Teresa A., et al. Filed by Citibank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $512,000 affecting property located at 14 Hampton Hills Drive, Goshen 10924. Filed Nov. 8. Olivet, Joseph F., et al. Filed by Citibank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 134 Rockwell Ave., Middletown 10940. Filed Nov. 9. Ortiz, Alex, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $258,000 affecting property located at 13 Marie Lane, Middletown 10941. Filed Nov. 16. Ortiz, Jose, et al. Filed by Prof2013-S3 Legal Title Trust II. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $260,000 affecting property located at 8 Marc Terrace, Monroe 10950. Filed Nov. 7.

Roche, Jean, et al. Filed by Key Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $150,000 affecting property located at 95 Lake Ave., Middletown 10940. Filed Nov. 3. Rothbart, Norman S., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $216,000 affecting property located at 9 Sweezy Ave., Highland Falls 10928. Filed Nov. 15. Rumsey, Melissa M., et al. Filed by State Farm Bank FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $60,000 affecting property located at 15 Rumsey Lane, Monroe 10950. Filed Nov. 13. Schulze, Christopher, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $114,000 affecting property located at 28 Fourth Road, Greenwood Lake 10925. Filed Nov. 16.

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MECHANICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIENS 139 Gregory Road Inc., as owner. $51,999 as claimed by Explicit Exteriors Inc., Middletown. Property: 139 Gregory Road, Johnson 10933. Filed Jan. 5. CPV Valley LLC, as owner. $6,252 as claimed by Modernfold/Styles Inc., South Hackensack, New Jersey. Property: 3330 Route 6, Wawayanda 10940. Filed Jan. 5.

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Partnerships Caribbean Cuisine and Catering Services, 5450 Route 9W, Newburgh 12550, c/o Damian S. Bennett, Marcia Dailey-Davi, and Lorna M. Nathan. Filed May 5. LuLaRoe Lynn and Iva, 7 Gibbons Lane, New Paltz 12561, c/o Lynn-Anne Bartlett and Iva A. Profaci. Filed Dec. 27. Tobin Brothers Building, 15 Kain Road, Warwick 10990, c/o Mark Tobin and Daniel Tobin. Filed May 8.

Sole Proprietorships

Hundt Woolen Design, 46 Glenerie Lane, Saugerties 12477, c/o Carla M. Hundt. Filed Dec. 26.

111 Auto Repair, 111 S. Robinson Ave., Newburgh, c/o Elder Ivan Lozano. Filed May 8.

Integrity Home Improvement, 1612 Route 9W, A2, Milton 12547, c/o Monte R. Walker Jr. Filed May 5.

845 Auto Sales, 14 Main St., Pine Bush, c/o Dex A. Orellana. Filed May 4.

John Donnery Photography, 289 Walsh Ave., New Windsor 12553, c/o John E. Donnery. Filed May 8.

AA Landscape and Design, 26 Tillson Road, Rosendale 12486, c/o Robert Joseph Petras. Filed Dec. 28.

Kaizen Concepts, 130 Franke Road, Huguenot 12746, c/o Maria Jose Moore. Filed May 4.

Ashokan Talent, P.O. Box 676, Bearsville 12409, c/o Jodie Ann Sleed. Filed Dec. 29.

Lenihan Interiors, 10 Highway 17, Thompson Ridge 10985, c/o Dillon Lenihan. Filed May 4.

Barrett Sports Media, 23 Redwood Drive, Highland Mills 10930, c/o Jason Barrett Aleixo. Filed May 5.

Local Landscaping, 600 Prospect Hill Road, Huguenot 12746, c/o Justin Timothy Blondel. Filed May 8.

Blossom-Fashion For Girls, 58 Higgins Trail, Monroe 10950, c/o Lena Ageeva. Filed May 4. Carnival Glam, 12 Laurie Lane, Newburgh 12550, c/o Carly S.T. Erskine. Filed May 8. CDL Enterprises, 255 Route 17K, Newburgh, c/o Charles D.R. Livsey. Filed May 9. Colombia Drywall Co., 88 Brook Lane Ave., Middletown 10940, c/o Jorge H. Restrepo. Filed May 8. Creative Information Technology Consultant, 39 Coach House Court, New Windsor 12553, c/o Eneida M. Velazquez. Filed May 8. CTK Antique and Estate Jewelry, 29 Meadow St., Newburgh 12550, c/o Charles Thomas Kavanagh Jr. Filed May 8. Dawnie’s Italian Ice, 210 Little York Road, Warwick 10990, c/o Dawn M. Procak. Filed May 4. Dillin Lawn Care, 370 King Road, Middletown 10941. c/o Kyle D. Dillin. Filed May 5. Eco Barbell Club, 49 Main St., Highland 12528, c/o Rory J. Becker. Filed Dec. 28. Fit-Rite Ind. Waldman’s D.G., 24 Van Buren Drive, Monroe 10950, c/o Israel Waldman. Filed May 8. Grand Master Chef Catering, 9 Greenhouse Lane, Marlboro 12542, c/o Michael A. Banton. Filed Dec. 27. Hudson Valley Septic and Sewer, 8 Townsend Ave., Highland Mills 10930, c/o Scott L. Hanlon. Filed May 5.

Lola’s Driver, 213 Hudson St., Cornwall-on-Hudson, c/o Ayvin Aguilar. Filed May 9. Mindful on Main, 49 Main St., Highland 12528, c/o Bridget J. Becker. Filed Dec. 28. Mysential, 74 Orchard Drive, Gardiner 12525, c/o Christopher Daniel Ale. Filed Dec. 28. Naulex’s Driver, 213 Hudson St., Cornwall-on-Hudson, c/o Marcela Barboza-Leonhardes. Filed May 9. Ridge Runner Trucking, 25 Jones Road, Pine Bush 12566, c/o Thomas P. Van Pelt. Filed Dec. 29. Ronnetteible Arrangements, 8 Downs St., Kingston 12401, c/o Ronnette K. Parker. Filed Dec. 29. Running Deer Inn, 28 Route 55 West, Napanoch 12458, c/o Zofia Mioduszewski. Filed Dec. 27. ST and S, 224 North St., Middletown, c/o Samer S. Tahabsem. Filed May 4. Swept Away, 44 Dallas Drive, Monroe 10950, c/o Donna M. McGoldrick. Filed May 8. Viviani Apartments, 126 North St., Kingston 12401, c/o Catello Viviani. Filed Dec. 26. Waldman’s Dry Goods Drubitch, 24 Van Buren Drive, Monroe 10950, c/o Israel Waldman. Filed May 8.

LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Formation of Sun Grand Realty LLC. Art. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/9/2017. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 191 Grand St, Croton on hudson, NY 10520. Purpose: any lawful activity. #61483 Notice of Formation of Sun Grand Laundromat LLC. Art. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/9/2017. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 191 Grand St, Croton on hudson, NY 10520. Purpose: any lawful activity. #61484 NATIONAL CHOICE CLEANING SERVICES, LLC. Arts. of Org filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/18/2017. Office loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1967 Wehrle Dr, Ste 1#086, Buffalo, New York 14221, principal business address of LLC. Purpose: Any lawful business activity. #61485 Notice of Formation of Beara Bay, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/28/17. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Michael McGonigle, Audax Group, 320 Park Ave., 19th Floor, New York, NY 10022. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61486 Notice of Formation of PILATES BY DANIELA, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/11/17. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 64 Heath Place, Hastings-onHudson, NY 10706. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61489 Bluestone 145 E 62 LLC. Filed 11/30/17 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 12 Water St. Suite 204, White Plains, NY 10601 Purpose: all lawful #61490 VDO Solutions LLC. Filed 11/13/17 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 1 Point Place, Chappaqua, NY 10514 Purpose: all lawful #61491 Notice of Formation of Rosebud Publishing, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/7/2017. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Denise Prata, 18 Scott Circle, Purchase, NY 10577. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61492

NOTICE OF FORMATION of Picture That, LLC. Fict. name: PICTURE THAT ART CONSULTANTS, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/13/2017. Office loc: Westchester County. LLC formed in CT on 09/25/2000. SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: Soundview Plaza, 1266 E. Main St., Suite 700R, Stamford, CT 06902. Certificate of LLC filed with Secy. of State of CT located at: 30 Trinity St., Hartford, CT 06106. Purpose: Any lawful act. #61493 Notice of Formation of 1230 PROSPECT AVE LLC. Principal office Westchester County. Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to 2 Wilson PLace, Mt Vernon, NY 10550. Articles of Organization of the LLC filed with the SSNY on September 29, 2017. Purpose: Any lawful act(s). #61494 NOTICE OF FORMATION of Realty Gladiators LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/04/17. Office in Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the Realty Gladiators LLC: 2005 Palmer Avenue 619, Larchmont, NY 10538. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61497 Vandy Photography LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/5/2017. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Stuart Dworkin, 2042 Central Park Ave., Yonkers, NY 10710. General Purpose. #61498 Notice of Formation of Adornetto Realty LLC, a domestic LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/11/17. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 185 Kisco Avenue, Ste. 604, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #61499 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: The Swinburne Building LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on December 11, 2017. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to The Swinburne Building LLC, 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #61500

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: The Swinburne Building Manager LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on December 11, 2017. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to The Swinburne Building Manager LLC, 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502. Purpose/ character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #61501

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: The Crossroads at Genesee Associates LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on December 11, 2017. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to The Crossroads at Genesee Associates LLC, 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #61505

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: The Swinburne Building Associates LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on December 11, 2017. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to The Swinburne Building Associates LLC, 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502. Purpose/ character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #61502

LEGAL NOTICE Diamond Direct USA LLC has filed articles of organization with the Secretary of State of NYS on 12/14/2017. The offices of this company are located in Westchester County, NY. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is 35-37 Purchase Street, Rye, NY 10580. The company is organized to conduct any lawful business for which limited liability companies may be organized. #61508

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: The Crossroads at Genesee LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on December 11, 2017. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to The Crossroads at Genesee LLC, 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #61503 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: The Crossroads at Genesee Manager LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on December 11, 2017. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to The Crossroads at Genesee Manager LLC, 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #61504

762 Main Street, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 8/8/2014. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Incorp Services, Inc., One Commerce Plz., 99 Washington Ave., Ste., 805-A, Albany, NY 12210-2822. General Purpose. #61511 Ten Eyck Business Solutions LLC, Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY 11/30/17. Office loc: Westchester county. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Mail copy of ay process against the LLC to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 1228. Purpose: any lawful. #61512 Notice of Formation of Grayonatray Capital Management, LLC. LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/11/2017. Ofc. Loc. Westchester County. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process tp the LLC, 26 Normandy Terrace, Bronxville, NY 10708. Purpose: any lawful purpose #61513

Notice of Application for Authority to do business in New York of INVESTMENT TITLE LLC (ìLLCî) d/b/a Investment Title Agency, LLC . Application for Authority filed with the Secretary of State (SSNY) on 12/11/2017. LLC formed in New Jersey (ìNJî) on 12/5/16. Office location is Morris County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of such process to the LLC, 222 Ridgedale Ave Suite 302 Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927. Office address in NJ is 222 Ridgedale Ave Suite 302 Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927. Copies of Certificate of Organization of LLC are on file and may be obtained from the Secretary of State of NJ, Department of the Treasury P.O. Box 002 Trenton, NJ 08625-0002. Purpose of business of LLC is any lawful act or activity. #61514 95 Palisade Avenue LLC. Filed 12/13/17 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 65-22 79th Place, Middle Village, NY 11379 Purpose: all lawful #61516 Dalemen Associates, LLC. Filed 12/20/17 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 54 Morris Lane, Scarsdale, NY 10583 Purpose: all lawful #61517 DVG Family LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 12/18/2017. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 33 Windermere Dr., Yonkers, NY 10710. General Purpose #61518 Notice of Formation of HORIZON CLEAN ENERGY LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/5/17. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 2005 Palmer Ave #1048. Larchmont, NY 10538. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61520 The Styled Set LLC. Articles filed w/ SSNY 12/27/17. Office in Westchester Co. SSNY designated for service of process and shall mail to Reg. Agent: Legalinc Corp Services Inc, 1967 Weherle Dr Ste 1 #086, Buffalo, NY 14221. Purpose: Any lawful activity #61522 APB Auto Detailing and Hauling LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 11/30/2017. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 40A Locus Hill Ave., #5J, Yonkers, NY 10701. General Purpose. #61523

Josephine Valerie, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Department of State of New York (DSNY) on 12/20/17. Office location: WestchesterCounty. DSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. DSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 148 Vineyard Ave., Yonkers, New York10703, principal business location of the LLC. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #61524 Notice of Formation of Evolytix, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/15/17. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. Scott Binger as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Mail process to the LLC, 49 Smith Ave, 3rd Floor, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61525 Notice of Formation of BCREW Solutions LLC, Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/09/2017. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 49 Reyburn Road, Katonah, NY 10536. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61526 JP Communication Access Services, LLC. filed with SSNY on 12/18/17. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Jody Prysock, 5 Bryant Crescent #2N, White Plains, NY 10605. Purpose: any lawful act or activity #61528 Halyard Realty LLC. Filed 12/21/17 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 445 Hamilton Avenue Ste 1102, White Plains, NY 10601 Purpose: all lawful #61529 Notice of Formation of HIGHLAND VIEW REALTY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/26/17. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 10 Foxwood Circle, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61530 Rosieís LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 12/26/2017. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 1 New King St., Ste. 202, West Harrison, NY 10604. General Purpose. #61531

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF EQUITIS TECHNOLOGY, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/03/2018. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 455 Tarrytown Rd, #1012, White Plains, NY 10607, principal business location of the LLC. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #61532 Traceyís Treasure Chest LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ SSNY 1/5/18. Office in Rockland Co. SSNY designated for service of process and shall mail to: 17 Greenridge Way, New Hempstead, NY 10977. Purpose: Any lawful activity #61533 Notice of formation of Mystic Products, LLC filed with SSNY on 12/11/17. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. Jedidiah Pines des. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 57 Mystic Drive, Ossining, NY 10562. Purpose: any lawful purpose. # 61506 Notice of formation of GROW TO GIVE LLC. Arts of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/27/2017. Office loc. Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process Fern Charles 11 Edwards Court, Bedford Corners, NY 10549. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. # 61515 Name of Limited Liability Company (LLC):ORIDRONAL STUDIOS LLC. Date of filing Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State (SSNY) 9/21/17. The LLC is located in Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against it served is to the principal business location at 61 Linwood Rd, New Rochelle NY, 10804. Purpose of business of LLC is any lawful act or activity. # 61519 Giulietta Stiller LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 12/19/2017. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 148 Daisy Farms Rd., New Rochelle, NY 10804. General Purpose. # 61521 Notice of Formation of TIA Properties LLC. Org. filed with SSNY on 01/03/18. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 161 7th Street Verplanck, NY 10596. Purpose: any lawful purpose. # 61527

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Columbia researchers accelerate study of promising cancer treatment BY RYAN DEFFENBAUGH rdeffenbaugh@westfairinc.com

rom a research campus in Irvington on the former estate of a son of Alexander Hamilton, Columbia University Medical Center researchers aim to investigate a new treatment for pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is still considered largely incurable and is expected to become a leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. The cancer is often discovered late, limiting treatment options. Columbia University Medical Center recently was awarded a $400,000 state grant to help fund its study of a new form of treatment that has shown positive trial results overseas. “While there have been super advances in all the other major cancers we face, in prostate cancer, breast cancer and, to an extent, lung cancer too, there have been no advances really in the past 20, 30 years for pancreatic cancer,” said David J. Brenner, director of Columbia University Medical Center’s Center for Radiological Research. “So, while all the other death rates are going down — lung, breast, prostate — pancreas is actually going up.” The five-year survival rate for patients diagnosed with the cancer improved from just 2.5 percent in 1975 to 8.5 percent in 2012 in the U.S., according to the National Institutes of Health, near lowest among the most common cancers. About 43,000 Americans died of pancreatic cancer last year, according to estimates from the American Cancer Society. “Soon enough pancreatic cancer is going be the No. 2 cancer killer, behind lung,” Brenner said. That has pushed researchers to find some kind of response, he said.

At Columbia University Medical Center, researchers have been tracking the results of a new type of treatment administered in Japan. There, carbon-ion radiation therapy has produced unusually strong results in treatment trials. The much-heavier carbon ions damage both DNA and cancer cells in different ways than more common types of radiation therapy, such as X-ray and proton, Brenner said. While the U.S. does not have a carbon-ion radiotherapy facility, there are such facilities in Japan and Germany. In a trial study in Japan, 50 percent of patients survived two years after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis when treated with carbon-ion radiation therapy. The typical two-year survival rate is 25 percent. “That’s unusual in the cancer therapy world, where things move rather more incrementally than that — little gains, little gains, little gains,” Brenner said. “So that certainly caught people’s attention and caught our attention. What we wanted to do, initially, is figure out, well what’s going on?” The results were especially striking because, after two years, people with pancreatic cancer typically die from the cancer metastasizing to other parts of the body. “In general, you wouldn’t expect radiation to be very helpful in that context,” Brenner said. “Because with radiation you try to target the tumor as accurately as you possibly can. You’re not irradiating the rest of the body. So how is it that there is this really good survival after two years when people would be expected to die of distant metastases?” One theory that the Columbia researchers plan to test is that the radiation is triggering some type

of body-wide immune response, similar to immunotherapy treatments for other cancers that stimulate a patient’s immune system to attack cancer cells. “In other contexts, people are thinking a lot about immunotherapy for cancer, so our strong suspicion is that what is going on here,” Brenner said. “But that’s by no means proven and there isn’t really any research going on as to why this is so good.” That’s where Columbia’s facility in Irvington enters the picture. Down a leafy, single-lane private road off Route 9 in Irvington is Nevis Laboratories, a 68-acre research campus for Columbia University and Columbia University Medical Center. The property dates to James Hamilton, a son of Alexander Hamilton, who named the estate Nevis after the small Caribbean island where his father was born. The younger Hamilton

built a Greek revival mansion in 1835, which still stands and houses visiting researchers. The property stayed in the family until the early 20th century. In 1920, it was purchased by Thomas Coleman du Pont, an early president of the DuPont company and a Republican U.S. senator from Delaware. In 1934, du Pont’s widow donated the estate to Columbia University, which converted it to its main physics research campus. Part of that research campus is RARAF, the Radiological Research Accelerator Facility. It houses the only particle accelerator in the country dedicated to radiological research. RARAF is part of Columbia’s Center for Radiological Research, founded in 1916 to study the impact of radiation exposure on human health. The accelerator research started at Brookhaven National Labs on Long Island

but moved to the Columbia Irvington campus in 1984. The accelerator has been a research hub for Columbia’s Center for Radiological Research as well as outside researchers from universities, national laboratories, cancer centers and private corporations. The accelerator could allow scientists to search for a better understanding of the mechanism behind carbon-ion radiation therapy. But to do that, the accelerator at RARAF will need a boost. It is capable of creating a microbeam strong enough to irradiate individual cells in a lab setting, but not to penetrate bodily tissue, such as will be needed for the mice testing that Columbia plans to start with. RARAF researchers need a linear accelerator booster to create enough energy in the accelerator’s beam to start preclinical trials. “We can start looking at the mechanisms of how it is

Inset: David J. Brenner, director of Columbia’s Center for Radiological Research in Irvington.

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that carbon ions are producing what we believe to be long-range immunological responses in a way that protons or X-rays clearly don’t,” Brenner said. Researchers would track the response to heavy-ion radiation therapy, including how the tumor reacts and whether there is evidence of an immunological response to the treatment in areas not radiated. Along with the impact of treatment, researchers would test how it should best be administered and whether different particles could be as effective. Oxygen ions, helium ions or lithium ions are all possibilities, for example. The heavier the ion, the more expensive the treatment would be to administer, Brenner said. “So, if helium ions could do the trick as well as carbon ions, that would be orders of magnitude less expensive.” The expense is important, as Brenner said the current equipment required for carbon-ion therapy is too expensive and large for even a hospital setting. A parallel phase of Columbia’s research into heavy-ion therapy would involve designing accelerators that are smaller and cheaper. Columbia estimates that if the treatment proves effective, it could develop these devices for treatment centers around the country to help treat 50,000 patients a year. That’s the number of people who not only have pancreatic cancer, but other forms of metastatic cancers as well. “What we see happening is that it’s not just going to be a potential cure, we hope, for pancreatic cancer, but for the other cancers where the cancer has metastasized to other parts of the body,” Brenner said. “We want to be able to stimulate the immune response and attack those metastases distant from the original tumor.” The linear accelerator needed for Columbia to start research costs $2 million. Columbia University has committed to $150,000 on top of the $400,000 grant from the state. The rest would be raised through supporter donations.

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