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Morgan Stanley makes switch to solar

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he sun shone on Morgan Stanley’s office campus in Purchase – with a light that could save money for the corporate tenant – as executives from the financial services firm celebrated the completion of a construction project that has made Morgan Stanley a pioneer in its industry in New York.

They gathered recently outside Morgan Stanley offices at 2000 Westchester Ave. on a hill that overlooked a bulldozed 6-acre field formerly used for softball games. Arrayed there now are rows of

WINNERS CIRCLE • 12 Martin Mobley, executive director of MS Solar, speaks at the opening of Morgan Stanley’s solar power facility in Purchase.

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Legislation gives some relief to property service workers BY mARK LUNGARieLLo mlungariello@westfairinc.com

aLeJaNDro saNCheZ LosT his JoB five years ago when the building where he worked was sold to a new owner.

“I had been the super of the building for 18 years, but that didn’t stop the new owner from replacing me with his family member the day he took over the building,” Sanchez said.

Sanchez is a member of 32BJ SEIU, a service workers union with 5,000 members in the Hudson Valley. According to a statement from the union,

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Sanchez and several more of its members urged the Westchester County Board of Legislators to support a proposed law that would give service workers a 60-day employment cushion in the event a building is sold or an owner switches contracts with an outside service company.

The board approved the legislation in a 16-1 vote Nov. 26, with the only dissenter Legislator Michael J. Smith, a small-government Republican whose district encompasses parts of Pleasantville and North Castle. Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino had not yet signed the bill into

A hedge fund manager, Peter Boodell commutes from the Ludlow neighborhood of Yonkers to Manhattan and the firm he founded three years ago. The 42-year-old managing partner at Boodell & Co., though, made time in a busy schedule to play a part in the redevelopment of Yonkers as a member of the Saw Mill River

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BY JoHN GoLdeN jgolden@westfairinc.com

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Jackson Lewis, the fast-expanding workplace law firm headquartered in White Plains, this month began operating as a professional corporation after 12 years as a limited liability partnership.

The firm was renamed Jackson Lewis P.C. as of Dec. 1. Its partners are now called shareholders.

Jackson Lewis officials said the change in formal business structure was a result of the firm’s expansion in recent years to include 765 lawyers in 54 offices in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. They said the corporate structure allows more internal operational flexibility than an L.L.P. Founded in New York City in 1958 as Jackson & Lewis, the labor law firm later was named Jackson, Lewis Schnitzler & Krupman before its attorneys in 2001 formed a limited liability law partnership, Jackson Lewis L.L.P.

ScHuMer: indiAn point needS 24-Hour BoAt pAtroL

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer wants to boost security at Indian Point Energy Center by requiring 24-hour boat patrols on the Hudson River near the nuclear power plant.

Only a line of warning buoys separate boaters from the facility, Schumer said at a Nov. 25 press conference held on the waterfront near the plant. Some media and watchdog group reports have portrayed the power plant as vulnerable to attack from the water.

“Indian Point is a high-value resource, but also a high-value target – we must always be vigilant and gaps in security must be patched up as soon as possible,” Schumer said. The senator called on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to conduct an analysis of maritime security around the plant.

An August 2013 report by the Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Project said that a water-launched attack on the plant could result in damage and a release of radiation, Schumer said. He suggested that the U.S. Coast Guard could “quarterback” the effort in collaboration with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Homeland Security and other agencies to ensure at least

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one security boat was on patrol in the safety zone 24 hours a day. The safety zone is within a 300-yard radius of the plant’s pier.

Jerry Nappi, a spokesman for Indian Point, said he was confident Homeland Security would find the plant is secure and its safety protocols are effective.

“The plant’s security capabilities are reviewed regularly by federal inspectors at the [Nuclear Regulatory Commission], including during mock scenarios where our security teams must effectively defend against water-born adversaries in extremely realistic drills,” Nappi said.

Entergy Corp., owner of the plant, is in the process of relicensing the Buchanan plant’s dual reactors for another 20 years. Its applications are currently being reviewed by the NRC.

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Acclaro Inc., an Irvington-based company that provides translation and localization services for businesses in foreign language markets, has launched a new Japanese website offering Japanese translation services for clients of Acclaro’s Tokyo office.

The site, acclaro.jp, will assist Japanese companies with their language communications as they export goods and services to the global marketplace.

Acclaro founder and president Michael Kriz said the launch coincides with an economic resurgence that has allowed Japanese companies in the Internet, consumer products, technology, retail and computer hardware and software industries to increase export volume in 2013.

“Acclaro Tokyo is seeing great interest from the local Japanese business community,” Kriz said in the announcement. “Beyond helping U.S. companies export to Japan, we’re now excited to be working with more Japan-based companies exporting to the U.S., Europe and other Asian countries.”

“Ultimately we want to work with Japanese companies that are looking to do business in a nimble global manner,” he said.

Site content is focused on Acclaro’s four main service lines - software localization, mobile application translation, document translation and marketing translation.

Kriz said the company expects 20 percent growth at Acclaro Japan in the next year, based on recent performance and its investment in building a physical presence there.

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oFFice LAndLord LigHtenS power BiLLS

SL Green Realty Corp. this month expects to complete the second phase of its lighting retrofit program, installing more than 8,000 LED lamps at 10 commercial office buildings to save an estimated $300,000 annually on electric bills.

In Westchester County, the retrofit program includes the SL Green Reckson Division properties at 100 Summit Lake Drive and 115 Stevens Ave. in Valhalla. Landmark Square in Stamford, Conn., also will be fitted with the energy-saving lights, along with seven SL Green properties in Manhattan.

SL Green last year completed one of the nation’s largest LED lighting retrofits at 22 commercial office properties that total more than 7 million square feet of space. More than 16,000 LED units replaced incandescent, halogen and fluorescent lights at an annual savings of $625,000. Only 54 LED lights of the 16,000 have had to be replaced, a fixture failure rate of .3 percent, SL Green officials said.

LED lighting reduces energy use by more than 55 percent while significantly improving lamp life, often greater than eight years, or three to four times longer than other lighting technologies.

“The use of this innovative technology to address 24/7 lighting areas, including garage, stair, and mechanical areas, will yield significant cost savings and quick paybacks in less than three years,” Steven Durels, SL Green executive vice president, said in a press release.

Jay Black, director of sustainability for SL Green, said the combined retrofits in 2012 and 2013 will save the company more than $7.4 million in total light life cycle costs.

Speed controLS in FocuS AFter derAiLMent

If the Metropolitan Transportation Authority used new speed control systems, the Bronx train derailment may have been prevented, some experts say.

For years MTA officials have reportedly resisted installing a costly positive train control system to automatically slow or stop trains, as required by a 2008 federal law.

However, the MTA approved a $428 million

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contract in September to develop a system in compliance to the December 2015 deadline, according to the Associated Press.

Some say that had the system already been in place, the derailment may have not happened, especially if the accident was caused by human error.

On Dec. 1, a train headed to Grand Central Terminal from Poughkeepsie derailed along a sharp curve roughly 100 feet from the Spuyten Duyvil station in the Bronx. The accident left four passengers dead and more than 60 injured.

Preliminary information showed the train was traveling at roughly 82 mph, nearly three times the 30 mph speed limit, when it derailed, said Earl Weener, a National Transportation Safety Board member during a press briefing. There didn’t appear to be any problems or anomalies with the brakes, however, Weener said it was too early to tell if the accident was caused by a mechanical failure or by human error.

The engineer, William Rockefeller, is said to be a experienced and competent driver, with more than 20 year of experience at the MTA. He has been tested for drugs and alcohol, and his cellphone usage is under examination.

Since the 1970s the National Transportation Safety Board has urged railroads to install PTC systems, which uses GPS, wireless radio and computers to help prevent trains from colliding, derailing or going in the wrong direction, according to the AP. About 40 percent of train accidents are caused by human error.

This is the fifth MTA train derailment this year and the second to occur in the same area of the Bronx; a freight train jumped the tracks at the same curve in July. Two Long Island Rail Road trains and a No. 1 line subway train derailed without any injuries earlier this year; and in May, a Metro-North train derailed near Bridgeport, injuring about 76 people.

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echo Bay project’s end comes after long process BY mARK LUNGARieLLo mlungariello@westfairinc.com

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ew Rochelle’s decision to scrap a development project on Echo Bay has sent officials back to the drawing board after a long and often scrutinized relationship with developer Forest City Residential Inc. The end of the project comes after a decade of planning, re-planning and increasing community resistance that boiled over at several City Council meetings this year.

Forest City representatives said they would not comment further than a written statement that said the project had “promised to be a new waterfront for New Rochelle.”

“We put an enormous amount of resources towards executing the city’s vision for Echo Bay and we’re disheartened that it won’t come to fruition,” the statement said.

The City Council voted Nov. 26 to reject a land disposition agreement that would have transferred city-owned land over to New Rochelle. Mayor Noam Bramson, a Democrat, was the sole dissenter in a 6-1 vote.

Bramson said he was disappointed by the outcome.

“But New Rochelle remains fully committed to improving our waterfront and downtown, and it’s our job now to focus on

the future,” he said.

Councilman Lou Trangucci, a Republican, took issue with the reduced scope of the development and also with expected tax breaks for the developer. A recent analysis of the project by the National Development Council estimated that at full assessment the property would incur $1.5 million in property taxes, but an anticipated payment in lieu of taxes was $859,000, or $654,000 less than what the full tax bill would have been. The report said that paying full assessment or even a larger PILOT might have meant the project would not be financially feasible for Forest City.

“I just don’t feel this is appropriate for the taxpayers, I don’t feel it’s appropriate for the city,” Trangucci said. “This is not a project that fits what I think what the people of New Rochelle believe should be there.”

The defeat of the proposal and a number of unanswered questions are sure to cast a shadow as the city rethinks its approach.

Council members will now likely need to reach consensus not only on the size, scope and funding of any potential development, but also about the fate of an unused armory and an active city public works yard at the proposed project site.

It is unclear if and when discussions would begin again about potential develop-

ment. Bramson, at a recent council meeting, said his ideas for the Echo Bay area had been rejected and so he placed the subject with his colleagues, urging them to eventually share their visions for future development there.

Forest City, an affiliate of Clevelandbased Forest City Enterprises, first conceived the project as a $450 million, 26-acre project that would include 710 residences, 150,000 square feet of retail and two 150-room hotels.

The original proposal called for knocking down the armory and replacing it with a community center, an idea that drew protests from veterans and other city residents who wanted the building preserved.

The development plans lost steam in late 2008, just as the worst of the economic recession was taking hold. When the project re-emerged in 2010, it was in a new, more tentative market, and Forest City modified its plan to focus more on the site of the public works yard, which is set to be relocated and must either be moved or rebuilt due to its condition, according to officials.

Early on, the city had said it would be slightly cheaper to relocate the yard than to rebuild at the same site, with both price tags hovering around $13 million. Those costs have since inflated. The developer had planned to contribute $2.5 million to the

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cost of the move, with another $1.5 million coming from a state grant, though the entire purchase of new property and construction could cost upward of $30 million.

Robert Cox, a resident who vocally opposed the project, said that the growing cost of the move and the fact that the city yard was a valuable plot of land meant New Rochelle government should seek a higher return for it. He had asked the city to start the bidding process anew.

“Let’s go back to the original conversations,” Cox, who runs the blog Talk of the Sound, said. “We went through the Great Recession, the property market seems to have stabilized … lending is occurring, we’ve kind of gotten through that whole devaluation of properties and credit crunch. There very well may be new players.”

The ultimate fate of the former naval armory property remains unclear. Last year, the city agreed to a proposal from a nonprofit group called Good Profit to convert the armory into a market, but the group failed to meet a deadline to pay the city a $50,000 fee and sign a letter of agreement for the project.

In June, the city launched a competition to find a designer-developer for the armory.

Four semifinalists, all based in New York City, were chosen out of 28 initial applicants. City officials said they would announce the winner this month.

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A green thumb for the food business Mrs. Green’s grows as it goes

ing and procurement in natural, organic, conventional and prepared foods and understands store operations and marketing.

Through her leadership, Mrs. Green’s continues to give customers more choices for healthy eating. Michel described her customers as “highly educated and very interested in knowing more about what they eat and how to manage their own health and the health of their families.”

Michel said Mrs. Green’s is growing rapidly by popular demand within the community.

“Many of the communities where we will be putting new stores have reached out to us to see if we’d be interested in locating there,” Michel said. “We love the idea of being able to speak to the communities where we operate personally; be small enough and nimble

grocery store with three Connecticut locations in Fairfield, Stamford and Wilton, plans to open another store in New Canaan and expand to New Jersey and Illinois by next year, totaling 22 stores nationwide.

Business owners Harold and June Hochberger opened the first Mrs. Green’s in Scarsdale 23 years ago with the mission to bring locally sourced all-natural and organic products to Westchester. After several years, the business has passed into the hands of CEO Robin Michel, who was formerly the president of the grocery, drug and pharmacy division at Sears Holdings Corp.; president of Giant Landover division of food retailer Ahold USA, and a senior vice president at 7-Eleven, Roundy’s Inc. and H.E.B. Grocery Company L.P. Michel has experience in merchandis-

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orget about scrounging around for organic foods sold in limited quantity and variety in small sections of the grocery store. Organic grocery stores are popping up in Westchester County like springtime asparagus and they plan to keep expanding across state borders.

Mrs. Green’s, a retail business owned

by Natural Markets Food Group based in Irvington, recently opened its ninth Westchester store at 381 N. Central Ave. in Hartsdale with plans to open in Tarrytown this month and Dobbs Ferry within the next few years.

Beyond that, Mrs. Green’s Natural Market, a national organic and natural food

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enough to make a difference in our customers’ lives, but big enough to have the purchasing power to buy direct.”

The store provides an array of all-natural and organic products year round, giving customers a one-stop shopping experience without the hassle of going someplace else to buy groceries, said Joshua Sigel, chief information officer of Natural Markets Food Group. Organic produce is neatly organized in rows with seasonal fruits and vegetables available in abundance. A deli with vegetarian wraps and grass-fed meats and a local bakery selling vegan chocolate cake line the back walls of the store with aisles of whole-grained cereals, organic rice cakes, tofu cheeses and soy products in the middle. Organic pet food and toys along with gluten-free brownie mix and wholewheat cookies are among the unique products consistently stocked in a Mrs. Green’s store.

The latest craze is the juicing phenomenon, which Mrs. Green’s recently embraced, serving all-natural ingredients in its wheatgrass shots and cooling cleansers, which include kale, apple, lemon and ginger. The juice bar sells more than 27 smoothies and juices and recently added an espresso station where coffee is made using fair trade beans.

“People come here during lunch time, after the gym and while running errands,” said Aray Tyler, a barista at Mrs. Green’s juice bar in Hartsdale. “They look for the juices we serve here because it’s natural, healthy and refreshing.”

Whether co-workers come for their usual protein punch or detoxifier juices or moms and dads stop by to stock up on organic baby food, Mrs. Green’s is bustling during its peak hours in the early morning and midafternoon, said Fern Davis, another barista at Mrs. Green’s juice bar in Hartsdale.

“It’s a family supermarket,” said Davis.

“We cater to our customers’ needs and we have a very good relationship with them. We tend to act like the extended family member in the way we provide our services – with love and care.”

Unlike some of its competitors in the natural and whole food arena, Mrs. Green’s offers unique services that add value for the customers outside its products, Sigel said.

“We offer nutritionists in our stores,” Sigel said. “In Hartsdale, there’s a cooking room in front of the store that offers cooking demonstrations and classes for our customers. We’re opening it up soon. In Tarrytown, we’re going to have a whole area that sells clothing made from natural products and offer yoga classes. We’re looking at a full service experience – not just focusing on the products we sell.”

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law as of press time, according to Donna Greene, a spokeswoman for the executive. If the executive were to veto the legislation, the board likely would have the 12 votes it needs to override the veto.

John Santos, Hudson Valley area leader and vice president of 32BJ praised the likely approval of the law in the union’s statement.

“Without the Displaced Worker Protection Act, property service workers in Westchester County were subject to a revolving door of employers who were free to lay them off with no notice,” he said.

The law would require that building owners keep existing service staff on the job for 60 days after a change in ownership and notify employees in advance if a service contract won’t be renewed. Westchester already has a law in place preventing the displacement of service workers associated with county public contracts, but the new law addresses private service workers including security guards, custodians and other building maintenance.

The 60-day window will give workers a cushion to seek new jobs or prove their mettle to the new owner and potentially keep their old jobs, supporters say. The law also requires that new owners be given a list of existing service workers.

Legislator Bill Ryan, a White Plains Democrat, is chairman of the board’s Legislation Committee. “We all know buildings can change hands, and that contractors come and go, but service workers should not be adversely affected by the changes,” he said.

The legislation received little opposition after emerging from the committee, according to Legislator Jim Maisano, a New Rochelle Republican and the board minority leader. Maisano said the original draft of the bill, which was unveiled during the summer, had a more aggressive “pro employee” stance.

In that early draft, if after 60 days an employee had proven to themselves a “satisfactory” employee, the new owner would be required to offer them continued employment.

“I don’t think you could tell an employer who they should hire,” he said. “I don’t know how you define ‘satisfactory.’ Your ‘satisfactory’ may be different than my ‘satisfactory.’”

Maisano’s concerns over the original proposal were shared by some landlords and business organizations such as the Building and Realty Institute of Westchester and the Mid-Hudson Region. Another point of contention was the broad definition of buildings and businesses that would be affected by the law. Maisano and others lobbied to narrow the definition of the size of companies and buildings covered by the law, to exclude smaller “mom and pop” businesses.

“Over a six-month period, Democratic and Republican leadership worked through

those thorny issues,” he said, saying that business groups withdrew their opposition at the toned down final draft of the bill.

“We all know buildings can change hands, and that contractors come and go, but service workers should not be adversely affected by the changes.” ­— Bill Ryan

Under the law as approved, locations affected are commercial office buildings and complexes of more than 100,000 square feet, multifamily residential buildings and complexes with more than 100 units, private schools, colleges, universities and institutions like museums, convention centers or performance halls.

The law’s definition of service employees includes doormen and women, elevator operators and window cleaners along with cleaning service and security personnel. The employees covered under the law would have to be full-time or regular part-time

employees with at least 90 days of employment prior to the transition. Owners would have to offer written notice of employment to existing employees under the new law and the employees would have five days from the notice to accept or decline the employment.

If employers are found to have breached the law, they would be on the hook for back pay, the cost of lost benefits, damages and attorney fees.

For contracts about to be terminated, employers under the law would have 15 days prior to the end of the contract to request a list of employees, their hire dates and job titles. The employers would need to share the list with the next service provider, file written notice of the pending contract termination with any employees on staff and unions of which they are members.

The new law mirrors legislation in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York City, which has had a law for nearly a decade, according to Jeremy Bressler, Guardian Service Industries’ vice president of operations for Connecticut/Westchester.

“Displaced worker protection has been very successful in helping responsible contractors like us remain competitive while providing fair ages and benefits to our employees without disruption to the industry,” he told the Board of Legislators during its public hearing on the legislation. “It has, in turn, smoothed transition and continuity of services to our clients.”

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solar panels – 3,091 panels supported by more than 400 piers – that convert sunlight into direct current electricity fed into the 725,000-square-foot office building in the town of Harrison.

The 820-kilowatt photovoltaic system will produce approximately 1,000 megawatt hours of electricity per year and supply about 5 percent of total electricity use in the building, where 2,900 Morgan Stanley employees work. The building also is headquarters for another major tenant, Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. James Cullen, vice president of Morgan Stanley corporate services, said the solar facility will supply up to 25 percent of the building’s electrical needs during peak production in spring and fall.

No estimate of annual savings on power from the Consolidated Edison grid that solar generation will offset was available from Morgan Stanley. The company also did not disclose the cost of the installation project.

Morgan Stanley’s project contractor, the German company Phoenix Solar AG, began construction in June. “It was just in time for the rainiest summer on record, unfortunately,” Cullen told a small crowd of Morgan Stanley employees at the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony. “The mud was not as bad as the rocks and boulders” that had to be cleared from the site.

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That project to uncover the Hudson tributary in its course through downtown Yonkers has sparked an alliance of developers active in the city and a new effort to further build a business community already emerging along the city’s downtown waterfront.

Boodell recently was joined by Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and business owners in announcing the launch of YONY Initiative Inc., a privately funded nonprofit founded

by Boodell. Its goal is to accelerate the growth of a creative and technology business corridor from Yonkers to the Rivertowns.

On Dec. 12, YONY and co-host Sarah Lawrence College will present the first YONY Rivertowns Creative Meet-up, a monthly event at the Yonkers Riverfront Library. Organizers said the networking event is for “those who are passionate about tech, biotech, green tech, new media, social marketing, digital design, e-publishing, startups, finance, economic development, urban planning, architecture, public policy, advocacy, writing, the commercial

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Cullen said it is the first solar installation that Morgan Stanley has done with its own company as the user. For such a project, “We really don’t have the real estate in Manhattan,” where Morgan Stanley has its headquarters. “It’s just not viable.”

A spokesperson at the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority in Albany said Morgan Stanley is the first large financial services company in the state to install a photovoltaic system of that size.

The project was partly funded by an incentive grant from NYSERDA’s NY-Sun Competitive Photovoltaic Program to spur the development of customer-sited solar projects of more than 200 kilowatts. Grants are based on applicants’ incentive bids in dollars per kilowatt-hour.

Peter Douglas, research and development director at NYSERDA, said the agency does not disclose the dollar amount of awards to Morgan Stanley and other private partners.

When creating the NY-Sun initiative, a public-private partnership, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo last year announced a goal to quadruple customer-sited photovoltaic capacity in the state this year from the level of 2011.

Douglas told the Morgan Stanley crowd that 300 megawatts of photovoltaic power have been developed in the last three years in the state, creating 3,300 solar industry jobs.

Citing Morgan Stanley’s role as a leading investor in solar projects and the firm’s recent launch of its Institute for Sustainable

Investment, Douglas said photovoltaic generation, once largely the realm of “true believers, today has become a rational decision for a broader market.”

John B. Rhodes, president and CEO of NYSERDA, in a prepared statement for the Purchase ceremony said the Morgan Stanley project is “a model that we hope other corporations will follow” to expand the state’s clean energy economy and increase the availability of clean, renewable energy.

Morgan Stanley’s corporate services division teamed on the Purchase project with the firm’s commodities solar desk, MS Solar. MS Solar was started in 2009 as a separate busi-

ness unit, said Martin Mobley, its executive director.

“Instead of doing 200-megawatt projects out in the middle of the desert, when we started looking at those larger projects we realized that solar is something you can slice and dice and put right at the user site – distributed solar,” Mobley said. Morgan Stanley has been investing in those smaller generation projects, which often serve school districts, libraries and municipalities.

From California to Bridgeport, Conn., MS Solar has become a leading developer and financier of photovoltaic projects in North America, facilitating the development of more than 70 megawatts of distributed generation projects such as the 6-acre solar field at the firm’s Purchase office. In Canada, MS Solar developed and financed 8.6 megawatts of solar power on commercial buildings in the Toronto area.

In 2012, MS Solar launched a “MySolar” program to fund residential solar leases and to work with companies integrating photovoltaic systems in homes in Arizona, California, Colorado and Hawaii.

The photovoltaic technology that is the focus of Morgan Stanley projects “is becoming more and more financially feasible,” Mobley said. “If you can save money from solar, the question then is, Why not?”

Though solar power in various forms previously “has come and gone” in the U.S., “I think it really has a lot of staying power right now,” Mobley said.

and fine arts, and the full array of knowledge industries that are being transformed by technological innovation.”

Boodell said he sees a competitive advantage for Yonkers in its “gritty, urban atmosphere” that attracts creative businesses and creative residents like many of his neighbors. “It’s not a suburban office park,” he said of a downtown business district that includes i.park Hudson, the former Otis Elevator factory. Its owner, National Resources Inc. of Greenwich, Conn., is among the downtown residential and commercial developers that Boodell said are interested in the YONY initiative.

In November, that business corridor was boosted by the arrival of Mindspark Interactive Network Inc., a software applications developer that relocated 160 employees from downtown White Plains to a 40,000-square-foot space at 29 Wells Ave., the main former factory building at i.park Hudson. The company’s business neighbor is Kawasaki Rail Cars Inc. Boodell said Mindspark spent $8 million to build out vacant industrial space as a sleekly modern office that retains and displays structural elements and architectural features from its industrial past.

“That gritty urban feel is what we’re trying

to build upon,” he said.

Just west of the i.park Hudson complex, another Yonkers landmark, the former City Jail, is expected to be a fixture in the creative arts community with its pending purchase by Manhattan art collector and dealer Daniel Wolf and his wife, the architect Maya Lin. City officials said the couple plans to create a performance and exhibit space in the architecturally distinctive building and eventually add two floors for artist studios and residences.

Boodell said his plans for YONY include working with community colleges and SUNY officials to bring a satellite technology training campus to the Yonkers business corridor. With training, “We would provide a path to jobs” and thus curb the flight of tech-savvy students to Brooklyn, he said.

Boodell said YONY also will start an angel venture capital funding group to invest in startup companies that want to be in downtown Yonkers. That funding group could be started next year. “We’ll be looking to connect with IBM and others who do lots of entrepreneurial things within their businesses as well as other entrepreneurs,” he said.

YONY’s keynote speaker at its first

creative meetup will be Tony Schwartz, founding president and CEO of The Energy Company, an innovative, 10-yearold business consulting company whose clients have included Apple, Facebook, Microsdoft, Google, Nokia and Toyota.

In September 2012, Schwartz, an author and professional speaker and former longtime journalist in New York, moved his 30-employee company’s headquarters to the former Herald Statesman building, an Art Deco landmark opposite the city’s new Van der Donck Park at Larkin Plaza.

Schwartz signed a 10-year lease with his i.park Hudson landlord. “I love the idea of being part of a community that is developing,” he said. “I like the idea of being a pioneer.”

In Yonkers, “They’re very smart to think of turning it into a tech hub, with a blend of arts,” Schwartz said. “Startups are being priced out of Manhattan, but also out of even Brooklyn.” A native of Manhattan, “I’ve been waiting my whole life to see Yonkers come into its own, and this is that opportunity, certainly.”

“We haven’t quite had a flood of new companies arriving here, but the arrival of Mindspark is clearly another turning point, a tipping point,” Schwartz said.

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Businesses need a plan when a data breach happens

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data breach is like an auto accident.

When you have a serious automobile accident, you have to report the accident to the police. The police could make a determination as to who is at fault and citations and fines could be issued. Of course, you want to report the accident to your insurance carrier to protect yourself from litigation and you want to repair your vehicle.

At some point, a determination is made as to who was at fault and who has the greatest liability; attorneys on both sides are always involved.

You will be asked for your current insurance card, your up-to-date license and registration. Your inspection sticker will be examined. You will have to show that all your records are up to date and in compliance with your state laws and regulations.

What happens when you have a cybersecurity data breach? Once you have recognized your enterprise has experienced a breach, under the notification laws in 47 states you have to notify state authorities; in most cases at least two agencies and in some cases three. If your enterprise conducts business in multiple states, perhaps even more. You will need to contact an attorney

who specializes in the privacy area to guide you through the maze of requirements and defend your enterprise. You will have a specific time limit to accomplish the state regulatory notification requirements, as well as to notify all employees, clients or other affected

Reports are showing that the number of breaches effecting small enterprises are rising dramatically while the number of breaches affecting very large enterprises are dropping. parties. This is usually 60 days. Once you have notified the state or states you will probably notify your insurance carrier because of the potential ligation, losses and damages your enterprise could be subjected to.

The breach has happened and you have reported it so be prepared for a potential visit or audit by the regulators to ascertain responsibility and to determine if there have been any violations of state laws.

What compliance documents do you have in place? Privacy policies? Breach notifi-

cation policies? Do you have a written information security program (WISP) in place and operating? Where do you keep your proof of employee training, or a comprehensive defensible breach plan, etc.?

In the case of your automobile, there is a long history of defensible ways to manage and limit enterprise or personal exposure: Insurance (liability/collision), proper maintenance, state inspection up to date, registration and license up to date, driving classes and more.

What are you doing in the cybersecurity arena to develop a defensible breach approach to manage and limit your potential exposure?

Reports are showing that the number of breaches effecting small enterprises are rising dramatically while the number of breaches affecting very large enterprises are dropping.

Large enterprises have the manpower, expertise, money and resources to develop cyber policies and defensible breach procedures.

Small enterprises do not. So the criminal hackers are going where entry is easiest and most profitable for them.

What you have done in regard to your enterprise systems and what you are doing concerning the incident could be looked at very carefully. The actions your enter-

prise takes because of a breach could be closely examined. Your enterprise needs to be prepared for this eventuality. Like disaster recovery plans that are becoming more popular for companies as a result of climate emergencies, defensible breach response and WISP plans are necessary for the reality of regulatory and/or litigation scrutiny.

Criminal hackers, when breaking into enterprise systems, will often leave proof they were in your computer system and show they have had or can have complete access to personal information as well as sensitive data/intellectual properties. In today’s environment, your company could expect a federal or state regulatory agency visit and there could be a class-action suit or some type of litigation as a result, as has happened repeatedly in recent months.

Alan Heyman is CEO of the SMLR Group Inc. in Briarcliff Manor. He has more than 30 years in the data communication world, having started one of the first Internet-based electronic data interchange (EDI) companies in the late 1980s. He can be reached at aheyman@smlrgroup.com or by calling (914) 455-0600, ext. 101.

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ewish Home Lifecare’s Sarah Neuman Center in Mamaroneck is undergoing a $6 million renovation project that will create a new model for long-term care.

The purpose of the renovation is to create “small houses,” in which the nonprofit elder care provider will offer more personal services in smaller living quarters to 63 residents, giving them a sense of privacy and community. It plans to unveil its first completed living space Dec. 9.

Through a $500,000 grant from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc. and matching donations from private organizations and foundations, the Sarah Neuman Center will reconfigure two floors of its 300-bed Pavilion.

The three-phase project will feature a two-story Green House home and five small houses as well as upgrades to the existing rehabilitation center and nursing home to be completed by 2016. The Green House will accommodate two 12-bedroom households, each with private bathrooms. Similar to the greenhouse, the small houses include single or double-bedded rooms each with a private bathroom and shower and shared spaces,

Lori Grossman, Small House Project Leader at Sarah Neuman Center, shares the decorative finishes used in the newly renovated Small Houses with two very interested residents who will be moving in soon. Photo

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including a living room, dining room and den. Each of the five small houses will be home to 13 senior citizens. Three of the five small houses will be completed by next year and the remaining two will be built by 2015.

The greenhouse model is another method by which the nursing center wants to create an environment that respects the residents.

“The greenhouse model of long-term residential care carries with it a respect for the environment,” said Michael Marcus, program direct for older adult services at Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. “The buildings meet LEED (Leadership in Energy

and Environmental Design) standards, but the important piece is organizing the place so that it reflects the experience people would most likely have in a home: meal preparation, eating together, planning and carrying out activities and having closer relationships with staff members. None of the hierarchical staff approach.”

Chris Ferreri, administrator of the Sarah Neuman Center, said “The caregivers deviate from the traditional certified nursing assistants (CNA). We call it adir, which means noble and mighty in Hebrew, so essentially they are a CNA plus. They’ll be cooking, housekeeping and heavily involved in the daily living and caring of the residents.

Rather than having the kitchen staff cook, the adir tailors the menu to the elders and cooks for them.”

Sarah Neuman Center offers nursing home care and a range of post-surgical, disease recovery and short-stay rehabilitation programs. The center includes an adult day program and respite care. The nursing center also provides private rooms, dining options, gardens, lounges, computers, concerts, art programs and pet therapy. Sarah Neuman serves more than 1,000 individuals annually with 400 staff and more than 360 community volunteers.

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We’ve just lost two big accounts. The loss of revenue is hurting us big time. Even scarier, it’s tough keeping business flowing in an upward trend. I know we’re supposed to grow sales, but I don’t know how we’re going to make this up.

Thoughts of the Day: Losing sales can be a waste of time and energy or a blessing.

Find out what happened and fix it. Decide what has to be done to build sales for the next 12 months and get going on setting that up.

Keeping an account should be easier than selling a new opportunity. To get a new client someone has to identify and make contact with the decision maker, identify needs and obstacles, write a proposal and take a guess on pricing, follow up to negotiate and close the business, get set up as a vendor in the client’s database, navigate the first time delivery issues and follow through to get paid.

To keep an existing customer, most of those steps disappear. Competition is much easier. The players are known, the cli-

ent’s business practices are understood and the client’s needs and pricing constraints are already out on the table. You know how the client ticks.

In addition, because of switching costs, most customers are not eager to change suppliers. They find it’s easier to stick with an imperfect solution than it is to implement a new, untested option.

A lost account can be a major warning to your business: what was so bad that the customer was driven to find another vendor?

Or, was losing the account a blessing?

Be strategic in the way you react.

Review your current customer list. Assess the profit, ease of handling and vulnerability of each client. Isolate customers that need to be fixed or eliminated because they are close to unprofitable or more trouble than they’re worth. Focus on top-priority customers because of their profitability and strategic fit to the business now and in the future.

Debrief the lost account by a team from sales, marketing, operations and finance. n Was this a strategic account? n Was the client growing or declining? n How will the loss in revenue and profit impact the business?

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Based on the debrief answers, formulate specific strategies for retaining the best of your business base. Keep in mind that if a competitor is successful grabbing one piece of business from your company, they may come looking for additional opportunities. When customers hear that a peer has sought out an alternative, they may be influenced to consider their options.

Once you know which accounts you want to keep, assign your best people to retention efforts. Make sure clients feel the connection to your company, not just from sales, but from finance, marketing and operations personnel as well. Fix overall issues related to perception and delivery. Reduce the burden on sales in the future by shoring up vulnerable areas now.

Next, set a goal for revenue for the next 12 months. Figure in a 10 percent to 15

percent increase in revenue. Compare that to the amount of recurring business that can be confirmed as secure and the revenue expected to come in from new sales efforts. Any gap either has to come from selling more things to existing clients, retaining marginal clients, getting new clients, buying market share or entering another business.

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This $19 million project brought to light a portion of the Saw Mill River that had for decades run under a downtown parking lot. When completed earlier this year, the parking lot was transformed into a three-acre public park with waterfalls, a footbridge and a tidal basin. The project was named by ENR New York “The Best Landscape/Hardscape/Urban Development Project for 2013.” ELQ was just awarded the second phase of the Daylighting project scheduled to begin early next year.

ELQ is performing $6.5 million in civil work for Hunter Roberts Construction Group in the construction of this first class $140 million 114,000 square-foot outpatient Cancer facility on Westchester Avenue in Harrison, NY.

ELQ would like to extend our best wishes and heartfelt thanks to our clients and employees.

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ELQ was pre-qualified to submit a bid proposal for the recently completed $10.3 million landfill closure which was used for over 30 years as a disposal area for ash, municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, and other miscellaneous waste. Work on the 10 acre site involved importing approximately 65,000 cubic yards of clean fill and 18,000 tons of stone, installation of an impervious lining and methane collection system, as well as the re-lining of a 60-inch storm drain.

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n the surface, Sally Baker’s job might seem overwhelming.

After all, as executive director of Girls Inc. Westchester, she is charged with ensuring that the local affiliate of the national nonprofit continues “Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold.”

But on a recent afternoon in the group’s cozy headquarters, a handful of rooms nestled within a grey Victorian steps away from downtown White Plains, Baker seems perfectly at ease, having just finished a staff meeting.

“I’ve always wanted to live in a Victorian and never will, and now I get to work in one,” Baker said with a laugh before sitting down to discuss Girls Inc. Last month the local organization celebrated its fifth anniversary with “Power of the Purse.” (The event name is inspired by a quote from women’s rights activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton: “Woman will always be dependent until she holds a purse of her own.”)

Held at the Trump National Golf Club in Briarcliff Manor and billed as “A Gala Evening to Celebrate Girl Empowerment,” the third annual event raised $150,000 in pledges.

It was an important moment for the local affiliate that, Baker said, operates on a $450,000 budget. The organization is one of nearly 100 affiliates of Girls Inc., which has been around for nearly 150 years.

Programming, which Baker stressed is research-based, focuses on issues related to girls’ positive development and includes topics such as economic literacy; health and sexuality; life planning, leadership and community action; media literacy; STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics); and violence prevention and safety.

It’s all designed to reach girls ages 9 through

18, though the local efforts focus on girls in middle and high school.

“Eight-year-old girls are pretty great,” Baker said. “You see that same girl at 13 and she’s questioning things.”

To guide girls in coping with everything from body issues to staying committed to higher education, Girls Inc. offers programming that ranges from daylong conferences to 12-week sessions.

“One of the things we do, I’ve come to realize, is we create a positive sisterhood in a world where girls aren’t getting that message,” Baker said.

For Baker, that’s a big reward of the job she’s held since 2007 when the local organization officially launched.

It was, it turns out, a natural progression for the woman who spent her first 13 years in Armonk before her family relocated to Wellesley, Mass. Baker would go on to graduate, as a day student, from a private girls school there.

“Those all-girl experiences were really formative,” she said, mentioning “how supportive, how restorative” they can be.

She would go on to earn a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Franklin & Marshall College in Pennsylvania before working in international student exchange and then as a consultant for years, along the way getting a master’s of public affairs, education and social welfare policy from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University.

“Looking back, I’m like ‘Oh right, it’s a linear path,’” she said, noting all her jobs were tied to “kids, education and evening the playing field.”

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ing in the local affiliate that served the city’s five boroughs.

Baker worked at Girls Inc. NYC until 2004 and spent the next couple of years transitioning back to Westchester after moving to the county in 2002.

“I thought how could I live in my new community and still do what I love?” Baker, a Hastings-on-Hudson resident, said. Soon, she was investigating the feasibility of starting a new affiliate for Westchester County. She began networking, assessing needs, forming committees and things steadily progressed.

A board of directors was established; Eileen Fisher, the Irvington-based fashion designer, made a three-year commitment of $75,000 per year in seed money; and Baker was appointed the first executive director. In 2009, the local organization went from a provisional to a full affiliate of Girls Inc. Over the years, Baker has been tasked with determining the focus – to go deep in several communities or broad, reaching a wider audience.

“Given it’s Westchester and a lot of typeA personalities, we said ‘both,’” she said with a laugh.

That means there are intensive programs, such as the new efforts to help fifth-graders in Ossining transition to middle school, but also countywide programs on topics such as financial health or body image.

The goal, Baker said, has always been to see what the community already has – and supplement, not duplicate, that.

“We only wanted to go where we were value-added,” she said.

In five years, Baker said, the organization has served almost 2,000 girls through a “paid, trained youth development staff.”

Her job not only includes overseeing the staff of six but also overseeing funding and building relationships with corporate, foundation and community partners.

“We’re trying to develop a community of people who care about and invest in girls,” she said. “I have to be involved in all of it.”

The philosophy of the programming – “start early, stay late” – also seems to reflect the day-to-day work.

Motivating staff and volunteers while keeping an eye on the bigger picture is what it takes.

“Whatever we do it’s all hands on deck,” Baker said of her approach.

The affiliate is looking forward to beginning to participate in the national scholarship program and also the launch of Eureka!, the STEM program launching next summer at the College of New Rochelle.

Throughout, it’s all about connecting with the local girls who will most benefit from the programs.

As Baker said, “You do that, and it’s magic.”

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Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced this month the second round of funding that will support 37 health care providers in the state with projects over the next three years. Established by the governor’s Medicaid Redesign Team, the Vital Access/Safety Net Provider Program is budgeted to receive a total of $182 million in the state’s 2013-2014 fiscal year. Of the total, $80 million remains for future awards.

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Smashburger Partners, the regional Smashburger franchise owners, will open its fourth restaurant in Westchester County at the Midway Shopping Center in Greenburgh Dec. 9. The company hired 45 local store associates to run the newest restaurant at 913 Central Park Ave, which has a Scarsdale post office box.

Franchise owners Rich Greenstein, Howard Novick and Ronnie Portnoy last opened a Smashburger restaurant in September. The three started the burger franchise in 2011 with the hope of bringing a better burger business to the region.

“We are excited to continue our expansion throughout the area with our new Smashburger located in Scarsdale,” Greenstein said. “Our White Plains location has been very well received. We look forward to offering the same excellent service and top notch burgers, fries and shakes in the Scarsdale area and beyond.”

Smashburger features a regional menu with a specialty burger depending on the geography. In Westchester, Smashburger offers the New Yorker: a burger with cheddar cheese, garlic grilled onions, spinach, tomato and a peppercorn garlic aioli on a brioche bun.

Other menu items include the Classic Smash Burger: a burger with American cheese, smash sauce, ketchup, lettuce, tomato, pickles and onion on an egg bun and the Avocado Club Chicken Sandwich: a sandwich with fresh avocado, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, ranch dressing and mayo on a multi-grain bun.

The Angus beef is smashed on a 400-degree flat grill to sear in the juices. The restaurant specializes in Smashfries, which are fries tossed with rosemary, olive oil and garlic. They also feature hand-spun HäagenDazs shakes and Stewart’s root-beer floats in frosted mugs.

Smash Partners was recently named the 2013 recipients of Smashburger’s Franchisee of the Year Award. The franchise owners plan to open six more restaurants in Westchester and the tristate area including the Bronx, Manhattan and Fairfield County by next year.

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BY SARA meYeRS

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ew York state has long been committed to allowing seniors to “age in place” with Medicaid as the primary funding source for most home care services.

In spring of this year, many changes to the Medicaid Home Care system went into effect, including a new system for how Medicaidcovered home care services are approved and delivered in Westchester County. This includes a mandate put in place to transition Medicaid home care applicants and recipients from traditional home care Medicaid to Medicaid Managed Long Term Care.

Currently, the biggest obstacle with the implementation of managed long termcare is the providers’ strong incentive to reduce home care costs and expenses. Providers are paid a set rate for each enrollee regardless of that person’s home care needs.

Prior to the mandate, a person applying for home care Medicaid would file a Medicaid application with the county Department of Social Services. Once approved, a separate application would be submitted for home care services. A case worker or nurse would then complete an in-home evaluation, which was used to determine the nature and duration of home care to be offered and authorized.

Under the new mandate, however, Medicaid recipients and applicants who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid – known as dual eligibles – are required to enroll with a managed long-term care provider. This includes individuals who are over 21 and who receive or need home care services for more than 120 days in a calendar year. Providers will not cover individuals who require skilled home care services through a certified home health agency. Also, if a recipient requires hospice or end of life care, the long term care provider will have to provide hospice care as well.

As before, new Medicaid home care applicants will file their Medicaid application with Social Services. Once Medicaid is approved, however, the applicant will need to contact a managed long-term care agency in the county and apply for home care services through the individual provider. There are currently 14 such agencies in Westchester.

In addition, if the Medicaid applicant has a Medicaid spend-down – income above the

Medicaid monthly income threshold of $820 – proof of payment of the spend-down to either Social Services or to a pooled-income trust must be provided for the person’s Medicaid to be coded as “active.” If the payment is not made and proof not provided, his or her Medicaid status is coded “inactive” and a home visit will not be performed.

Remember, the managed long-term care provider is not an applicant’s friend or advocate. To maximize the services allocated to his or her needs, it is imperative that the applicant work with an experienced elder law attorney to complete any and all forms required. Advocating for the recipient’s needs is of critical importance and can make a significant difference.

An experienced attorney will work with the applicant and family to prepare them for the provider home visit. The results of this visit will, in turn, determine the type and

scope of care approved.

Once the Medicaid recipient chooses a provider and agrees with the plan of care, the provider must file the plan with the state Department of Health by the 20th of the month in order for home care services to start on the first of the following month pending the health department’s approval.

The managed long-term care provider is also responsible for covering the cost of a nursing home if the Medicaid recipient is admitted for nonskilled or nonrehabilitation care. The Medicaid recipient and his or her elder law attorney need to review the list of nursing homes in the provider’s network and give thought to choosing a nursing home that may be needed in the future.

Currently, the biggest obstacle with the implementation of managed long term-care is the providers’ strong incentive to reduce home care costs and expenses. Providers are

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Capuano Investigations 466 North Ave., New Rochelle 10801 633-5875 • piwestchester.com

Corporate Security Resources Inc. 112 W. 34th St., 18th floor, New York City 10120 (212) 946-4800 • csr-i.com

Crown Security Services L.L.C. 2392 Mohansic Ave., Yorktown Heights 10598 302-6132 • crownsecurityservices.net

Diligentia Group Inc. P.O. Box 668, Croton Falls 10519 500-8790 • diligentiagroup.com

FJC Security Services Inc. 250 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford 10523 502-1200 • fjcsecurity.com

Global Digital Forensics* 1500 Broadway, New York City 10036 (800) 868-8189 • evestigate.com

Global Security Group* 421 Seventh Ave., Suite 500, New York City 10001 (212) 285-2400 • corporatesecuritynyc.com

Kenneth Massaria Investigations 456-6268 • kminvestigations.com

Lee Investigation Services Inc. 200 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains 10605 686-1111 • leeinvestigation.com

New York Digital Forensics 149 Grand St., Second floor, White Plains 10601 259-8477 • newyorkdigitalforensic.com

NJB Security Services Inc. 44 S. West St., Mount Vernon 10550 237-8200 • njbsecurity.com

Now You See It Investigative Services Inc. 1462 Nepperhan Ave., Yonkers 10703 964-1184 • nowyouseeitinc.com

Platinum Protection Group 228 Park Avenue South, No. 30075, New York City 10003 (800) 824-1097 • platinumprotectiongroup.com

PMI Security Services 100 S. Bedford Road, Suite 304, Mount Kisco 10549 220-5473 • pmisecurity.com

Precision Discovery 25 W. 45th St., Suite 701, New York City 10036 (877) 987-4545 • precisiondiscovery.com

Protective Countermeasures & Consulting Inc. 308 Main St., New Rochelle 10801 576-8706 • protectivecountermeasures.com

Risk Control Strategies Inc.* 120 Wall St., 24th floor, New York City 10005 (212) 267-6992 • riskcontrolstrategies.com

Securit Protection Services Inc.* 860 Melrose Ave., Suite 2, Bronx 10451 (718) 517-8777• securitprotection.com

Securitas Security Services USA Inc.♦ 2 Campus Drive, Parsippany, NJ 07054 (973) 267-5300 • securitasinc.com

SSC Inc. 480 Bedford Road, Chappaqua 10514 (866) 927-7779 • securessc.com

Stuyvesant Investigative Group 405 Tarrytown Road, White Plains 10607 588-4768 • stuyvesantinvestigativegroup.com

Summit Security Services Inc. 280 N. Central Ave., Suite 484, Hartsdale 10530 683-7979 • summitsecurity.com

USPA Nationwide Security* 312 W. 53 St., New York City 10019 (631) 591-2822 • uspanationwide.com Source: Information from respondent companies, Manta.com and company websites. * Company serves Westchester County. ♦ Company has an office in White Plains.

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SPECIAL economic REPORT development

From figs and ferment, a business grows in Yonkers

BY JOHN GOLDEN jgolden@westfairinc.com

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series of small posted signs with red arrows pointed the way from Lake Avenue in Yonkers through a warren of factories, warehouses and industrial shops to Building C at 201 Saw Mill River Road.

There the red arrows end at a mom-and-pop business with a French name and a bottled brand that has begun to make a name for itself among purveyors and connoisseurs of craft spirits.

On a raw and rainy November afternoon, Dorit and David Nahmias had a space heater going in the sparsely furnished office area near the unmarked entrance to their Nahmias & Fils Distillery. After a ribboncutting ceremony the previous day that brought Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and City Council members to their tucked-away location, the married couple was back at the quiet work and long hours of building a business from scratch.

David Nahmias, a former software developer at corporations that include Chase Bank and the Bank of Tokyo, pointed out a tall, onion-domed copper pot of seeming antique vintage that stood above new wooden casks near the entrance to the distillery.

The shiny pot or alembic was connected by copper pipe to a tall copper can, the receptacle for a fermented beverage distilled from the heated alembic.

In his native Morocco, Nahmias’ Jewish grandparents and parents used just such a pot in their small family distillery business.

“In Morocco, they make mahia,” David said.

“The word mahia means ‘water of life.’ The mahia in Morocco, 90 percent of the time it was made by the Jews.” The alcoholic drink is made there from dried figs and dates.

Now mahia bearing the Nahmias & Fils label on 750-milliliter bottles is being made in Yonkers by this Riverdale couple with figs shipped in bulk from California. Directly marketed to New York retailers by Dorit and sold as well through out-of-state distributors, it is stocked by a growing number of liquor stores and restaurants in metropolitan New York and beyond.

In September, Nahmias & Fils placed their 80-proof product with a New England distributor, having already secured a distributor in Connecticut. Dorit said their mahia brand also will launch soon in New Jersey.

Dorit and David Nahmias at their Nahmias & Fils Distillery in Yonkers.

Her husband learned the family craft from his mother. Working and raising a family in New York, “I had this thing in my head,” he said. “Distilling was a hobby for me because my parents did it. I used to make small batches at home.” But the IT professional wanted to make his family craft more than a hobby and produce mahia on a larger scale.

“I am a little bit crazy,” David said. “I have a dream that I would like to accomplish.”

For years his pursuit of that dream was deferred. But economic misfortune in the form of unemployment led to the couple’s decision to take on the risks and debt of a startup distillery.

A banker, Dorit four years ago lost her job at OCBC Bank of Singapore – the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. – where she managed the bank’s relationships with

financial institutions in Latin America and facilitated trade between Latin America and China and other Asian countries. “I couldn’t find another job with that kind of niche.

There was nothing,” she said.

“David was always talking about opening up a distillery. I said, let’s try.”

Dorit enrolled in a New York Citysponsored FastTrac program, a four-week boot camp for entrepreneurs. “It really gave me the tools for building a proper business plan,” she said.

She also studied at Cornell University’s New York State Experimental Station in Geneva in the Finger Lakes wine-producing region. “It brings back a lot of high school chemistry in your head,” she said. Her husband traveled to Kentucky and Chicago for classes in craft distilling.

“At the time we started, the craft distilling

industry was just starting to take off,” Dorit said. “But starting a distillery from scratch is no easy undertaking.”

The startup entrepreneurs solicited potential investors in their business but found no interest. “We don’t have a lot of money,” David said. His wife borrowed from her mother. Working with the New York City Department of Small Business Services in the Bronx, she obtained U.S. Small Business Administration financing through an SBA loan with Chase Bank.

To obtain a federal distilling license, applicants must first have a physical space for their business and show at least a purchase order for their equipment. “That was the first step about 2½ years ago,” Dorit said.

They first looked to lease commercial space in the Bronx. “At Hunts Point it was very difficult to find space that was affordable,” she said. “And at the same time there were lots of distilleries opening up in Brooklyn. We looked at that for about a minute” before deciding to widen their search for more affordable space. “I was getting frustrated.”

Dorit said Yonkers city officials steered them to their 1,800-square-foot warehouse space at 201 Saw Mill River Road. For the owners commuting from Riverdale, “This is a great location,” she said.

Already, however, “We’re busting out of here,” she said. “Our demand is increasing.

We are getting squashed here.”

The centerpiece of their operation is a $100,000, 1,000-liter copper pot still purchased from Germany. Its four copper plates allow for greater distillation. It is capable of producing 5,000 to 6,000 bottles of mahia in a single distilling, David said.

The distillers also bought a mash reaction tank, in which flour is mixed with hot water and agitated to convert starch to sugar before the mash is pumped into a fermentation tank.

“We make it 100 percent from figs,” David said. About 5 pounds of figs are needed for each bottle of their certified kosher mahia. Though anise is added, there are no sugar additives.

“People have told me it’s like grappa,” Dorit said. “It’s very smooth. The amount of anise we put in is minimal,” unlike the mahia made in Morocco.

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economically speaking

Hudson valley 2014: Steady as she grows

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he Hudson Valley, much like the rest of the nation, is working hard to recover from a challenging economic climate that has hampered growth over the past several years. However, like an airplane trying to take off with too much weight on board, the U.S. economy is likely to continue its slow growth in the next year, bouncing up and down along the runway, but never reaching enough momentum to truly lift itself above the clouds.

As 2013 comes to a close, let us take a look at the past 12 months as well as a peek ahead at the opportunities and challenges coming to the Hudson Valley economy in 2014.

On a national level, this year has seen an unusually high number of initial public offerings (IPOs), including one by social media giant, Twitter, in early November.

These offerings sent stock prices soaring to near-record highs, but are not sustainable in the long term. There is a strong possibility this euphoria will disappear as the stock market experiences a significant correction in the second or third quarter next year, which may put a dent in short-term growth.

This correction will signal to economists that

stronger economic growth will emerge near the end of 2014 and will continue building steam throughout 2015 and beyond.

In 2013, employment growth in the Hudson Valley continued to increase from 1.3 percent to 1.4 percent, with a total labor force of about 1.2 million workers. Next year, the Hudson Valley will realize continued employment growth in the health care, education and professional fields. Related to this trend is the evolutionary progression of health carerelated technology as a positive outgrowth of the Affordable Care Act – namely incentives for providing more efficient care to patients through the deployment of digital tools. This will spur the seeding of entrepreneurial businesses in this new area; thereby, creating new fields ripe for hiring.

On the flipside, the hospitality and tourism industries, which are critical to many areas of the Hudson Valley, may experience a little slower growth if the overall economy doesn’t reach a faster and more sustainable pace. The only exception to this trend is the expected employment opportunities that will arise from new regional gaming destinations and the rapid rise of new craft breweries and distilleries.

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Additionally, the Hudson Valley unemployment rate went down from 7.6 percent a year ago to 6.6 percent this fall. The unemployment rate in the region will continue to improve next year, but there is a strong possibility that we will see an increase in the number of people leaving the workforce across the nation. This is due to more Baby Boomers retiring and the longer-term trend of people stopping their search for a job because of a skills deficit. One more alarming trend; according to the U.S. Department of Labor, the number of part-time workers across the country has grown more than four times as quickly as the number of people working full time.

The changing of administration in New York City government will ignite an increase in aggressive marketing from New Jersey and Connecticut in an attempt to attract businesses to their respective states. While this will mostly impact the New York City metro area, the Hudson Valley will see some residual effects, as an “Incentive War” will drive up the cost of retaining and attracting companies.

We are also likely to see a great deal of discussion, and potential action, on a much-needed New York state tax reform package. In November, the New York State Tax Reform and Fairness Commission presented Gov. Andrew Cuomo with recommendations to make the state’s tax code more simple and fair, while reducing burdens for business owners and families. The governor has indicated his support for reform efforts, believing that a tax reduction will boost the

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license which allows them to produce up to 35,000 gallons a year and a wholesale license “which allows us to self-distribute in New York,” she said. The owners also will apply to the state for a farm distillery license as they prepare to market an apple brandy made with the fruit of New York orchards. They have also produced an 80-proof rye whiskey, Legs Diamond, named after the bootlegging gangster who operated in an earlier American era of craft distilling, Prohibition.

“Once we started producing, we went out and started peddling,” Dorit said. With no money for marketing, Nahmias & Fils began to build a following in the craft industry through social media. In Manhattan and the metropolitan area, “Our marketing was tasting, tasting, tasting,” she said, “standing in liquor stores for three hours every evening.”

The distillers also developed a list of mahia cocktail recipes “to get restaurants interested.”

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state’s economy. We can expect to see some movement on this in the coming year as the governor works with members of the state Assembly and Senate to reach an agreement.

In Washington, D.C., however, the current period of uncertainty as evidenced by continuing budget and debt ceiling battles, as well as the tumultuous nature of the midterm election cycles, indicate a “more of the same” strategy from large corporations, translating into tight spending throughout 2014. However, if interest rates continue rising, corporate executives may unlock their safes by midyear before the cheap money dries up and bargain basement properties are gone.

The key word for the Hudson Valley economy in 2014 is “relevance.” Even with some challenging conditions, our region has experienced significant economic improvement in recent years. The Hudson Valley remains an attractive place for many business owners, as the region represents a gateway to a consumer base with rising incomes and improving home values. Therefore, we remain relevant to those who see the region as a healthy ecosystem within which a business can grow. Let’s keep it that way.

Laurence P. Gottlieb is President and CEO of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp., the region’s leading economic development organization. He can be reached at (845) 220-2244 or lgottlieb@hvedc.com.

The Tasting Panel magazine gave Nahmias & Fils mahia an outstanding 93-point rating.

Their product was awarded a silver medal at the 2012 New York International Sprits Competition Magazine.

“So now we’re establishing ourselves,” Dorit said. “Slowly, slowly, people started paying attention to us.”

An article that appeared in early November in The New York Times, “Road to Morocco Stops in Yonkers,” has brought more attention and orders to the mom-andpop distillery.

“That article from The New York Times changed everything,” Dorit said. “We have a very good product but you need people to be aware of it. After the article came out, the phone didn’t stop ringing.” She directed out-of-state sales to the distillery’s New York clients that sell online.

The couple’s investment to date in their startup business? “At least half a million dollars,” Dorit said.

“Honestly, to go into this business, you need at least 1 million,” said her husband.

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FACTS& FIGURES on the record Westchester Bankruptcies The following petitions were filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York in White Plains. Chapter 11 indicates the filer intends to submit a plan of reorganization to the court. Chapter 7 indicates a liquidation of assets.

Manhattan Bronx Family Technology Corp., 4394-4396, 4398 Park Ave., Bronx 10457. Chapter 11, voluntary. Attorney: Nestor Rosado, New York City.

Filed Dec. 1. Case no. 13-1390.

Poughkeepsie Northeast Industrial Development Corp., P.O. Box 4813, Middletown, RI 02842. Chapter 11, voluntary. Attorney: Thomas Genova, Wappingers Falls. Filed Dec. 2.

Case no. 13-37619.

Court Cases The following cases appear on the docket of the U.S. District Court for the county of Westchester in White Plains.

Always Ready & Reliable Security Inc., et al. Filed by Mark Taylor. Action: denial of overtime compensation claim. Attorney for plaintiff: Fausto Ernesto Zapata Jr. Filed Nov. 27. Case no. 13-08524.

Arbeni Management Co. Inc., et al. Filed by Fidias B. Amparo. Action: denial of overtime compensation claim. Attorneys for plaintiff: Michael John Borrelli and Peter J. Famighetti. Filed Nov. 27. Case no.

13-08501.

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.

Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to: Bob Rozycki c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 3 Westchester Park Drive, Suite G7 White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: 694-3600 • Fax: 694-3680

Eltman, Eltman & Cooper P.C. Filed by Dorothy Jeremiah. Action: claim filed under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act of 1978. Attorney for plaintiff: Allison Diana Polesky.

Filed Dec. 2. Case no. 13-08546.

CVS Albany L.L.C., Woonsocket, R.I. Seller: Giacomo Realty Corp., New City. Property: 9 Lockwood Ave., Eastchester. Amount: $5.8 million. Filed Dec. 2.

266 Mamaroneck Avenue Corp., Harrison. Seller: Emilia Pisano, et al, White Plains. Property: 266 Mamaroneck Ave., Mamaroneck.

Amount: $965,000. Filed Dec. 3.

Davis Avenue Associates L.L.C., Rye. Seller: Joanne L. Melahn, Rye. Property: 27 Davis Ave., Rye. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Dec. 3.

3 Wykagyl Terrace L.L.C., et al, Mamaroneck. Seller: Marilyn Levitt, Brookline, Mass. Property: 3 Wykagyl Terrace, New Rochelle.

Amount: $435,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Fab Universal Corp. Filed by Joe Stubblefield. Action: claim filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Attorney for plaintiff: Samuel Howard Rudman. Filed Nov. 27.

Montefiore HA Holdings L.L.C., Case no. 13-08499.

Bronx. Seller: Howe Avenue Nursing Home Inc., New Rochelle.

Knoedler Gallery L.L.C., et al. Property: 75 Glover Johnson Place, Filed by Manny Silverman Gallery New Rochelle. Amount: $10 milInc., et al. Action: claim filed un- lion. Filed Dec. 2. der the Racketeering Act of 1962.

Attorneys for plaintiff: Gregory A. Clarick, Aaron Hayes Crowell and Montefiore SS Holdings L.L.C., Emily Reisbaum. Filed Nov. 27. Bronx. Seller: Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester, New Case no. 13-08495.

Rochelle. Property: 16 Guion Place, New Rochelle. Amount: $25.3 milThe Mclane Group L.L.C., et al. lion. Filed Dec. 2.

Filed by Giro Senat. Action: denial of overtime compensation claim.

Attorneys for plaintiff: Jason Tra- Polaris Prop L.L.C., Larchmont. vis Brown and Gian Marco Fanelli. Seller: GHP Scarsdale L.L.C., White Plains. Property: 303-313 Central Filed Nov. 27. Case no. 13-08517.

Park Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed Nov. 26.

MUY! Brands L.L.C., et al. Filed

by Michael Baccollo. Action: denial of overtime compensation claim. Retained Realty Inc., New York Attorneys for plaintiff: Joseph A. City. Seller: Anthony G. Maccarini, Fitapelli, Frank Joseph Mazzaferro, Carmel. Property: 20 Barry Court, Ossai Miazad, Brian Scott Schaffer Bedford. Amount: $1.5 million. and Justin Mitchell Schwartz. Filed Filed Nov. 27.

Nov. 27. Case no. 13-08487.

South Dakota Trust Company M/V Oakland Express. Filed by L.L.C., et al, Vero Beach, Fla. Seller: Wealmoor Ltd. Action: admiralty Ned L. Sherwood, et al, Vero Beach, claim. Attorneys for plaintiff: Casey Fla. Property: 54 Morris Lane, Dean Burlage and John Maynard Scarsdale. Amount: $4.8 million.

Woods. Filed Nov. 27. Case no. Filed Nov. 26.

13-08496.

The County of Westchester, Pinquist Tool & Die Co. Inc., et White Plains. Seller: Larchmont al. Filed by Monica Lincango, et al. Realty L.L.C., Peekskill. Property: Action: job discrimination claim. 2101 Palmer Ave., Mamaroneck.

Attorneys for plaintiff: Laura Sager, Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Nov. 25.

Anamaria Segura and Jeanette Marie Zelhof. Filed Nov. 27. Case no. The County of Westchester, White Plains. Seller: Palmer Devel13-08483. opment L.L.C., Peekskill. Property: Vane Line Bunkering Inc. Filed by North Ave., Mamaroneck. Amount: Christopher Gonyer. Action: denial $1.2 million. Filed Nov. 25. of overtime compensation claim.

Attorneys for plaintiff: Joseph A. Weichert Workforce MobilFitapelli, Frank Joseph Mazzaf- ity Inc., Morris Plains, N.J. Seller: erro and Brian Scott Schaffer. Filed Steven A. Bjornson, et al, Ardsley.

Property: 41 Sheldon St., GreenNov. 27. Case no. 13-08488. burgh. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Nov. 26.

Deeds Above $1 million

Below $1 million

139 Belknap Holdings L.L.C., Yonkers. Seller: Agrios L.L.C., Boca Brookfield Relocation Inc., Scott- Raton, Fla. Property: 139 Belknap sdale, Ariz. Seller: Narasimhan B. Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $295,000.

Srinivasan, et al, Bedford Corners. Filed Dec. 2.

Property: 92 Old Wagon Road, Bedford. Amount: $1.1 million.

Filed Dec. 2.

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690 Saw Mill River Road L.L.C., New York City. Seller: Westphalian Realty Corp., New York City.

Property: 690 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers. Amount: $345,000. Filed Dec. 2.

74 Chestnut L.L.C., Clifton, N.J. Seller: NGK Management L.L.C., White Plains. Property: 74 Chestnut St., Yonkers. Amount: $330,000.

Filed Nov. 25.

Adili Holdings L.L.C., Yonkers.

Seller: IM Realty Group L.L.C., Hartsdale. Property: 75 Lockwood Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $825,000.

Filed Nov. 25.

Albany Post Road Realty L.L.C., Buchanan. Seller: Albany Post Road Realty Co., Buchanan. Property: 3119 Albany Post Road, Cortlandt.

Amount: $500,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Brianni Construction of Westchester Inc., Yorktown Heights.

Seller: Paul T. Ma, et al, Chantilly, Va. Property: 161 Underhill Ave., Yorktown. Amount: $129,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Bump4me Inc., Yonkers. Seller: Barbara Lerman, White Plains.

Property: 26 Ludlow St., Yonkers.

Amount: $200,074. Filed Dec. 2.

Galgano Real Estate L.L.C., South Salem. Seller: George W. Galgano Jr., White Plains. Property: 1231 Main St., Peekskill. Amount: $218,000. Filed Nov. 25.

Hawthorne Foundation Inc., Hawthorne. Seller: Valarie Servidio, et al, Crompond. Property: 68 Baron de Hirsch Road, Cortlandt.

Amount: $410,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Housing Action Council Inc., Tarrytown. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association. Property: 843 McKinley St., Peekskill.

Amount: $95,000. Filed Nov. 27.

Housing USA L.L.C., Forest Hills.

Seller: Valine Realty Corp., Yonkers.

Property: 50 Main St., Yonkers.

Amount: $575,000. Filed Dec. 2.

HSBC Bank USA N.A. Seller: Hazem Ennabi, et al, White Plains.

Property: 37 Spruce St., Yonkers.

Amount: $300,000. Filed Nov. 26.

Iona College, New Rochelle. Seller: 654 North Avenue L.L.C., New Rochelle. Property: 654 North Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $925,000.

Filed Nov. 26.

JG Real Estate Ventures L.L.C., New York City. Seller: 1104 Warburton Avenue L.L.C., Yonkers.

Property: 1104 Warburton Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $450,000. Filed Nov. 26.

Joint Properties L.L.C., Clifton, N.J. Seller: NGK Management L.L.C., White Plains. Property: 76 Chestnut St., Yonkers. Amount: $52,500. Filed Nov. 25.

Joint Properties L.P., Clifton, N.J. Seller: NGK Management L.L.C., White Plains. Property: 114 Oak St., Yonkers. Amount: $330,000.

Filed Nov. 25.

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co., Getzville. Seller: Gerald Geist, White Plains. Property: 4 Longledge Drive, Rye. Amount: $507,453. Filed Nov. 26.

The Church of Pentecost U.S.A. Inc., New York City. Seller: Isaac Heras, Tuckahoe. Property: 5 California Road, Mount Vernon.

Amount: $565,000. Filed Nov. 25.

Valentine Holding Inc., Valhalla.

Seller: Leon Zoller, et al, Whitehall, Pa. Property: Columbus Ave., Mount Pleasant. Amount: $235,500. Filed Nov. 26.

Vision Group of Westchester Estate L.L.C., West Harrison. Seller: The City of Yonkers. Property: 411 Prescott, Yonkers. Amount: $36,500. Filed Nov. 25.

Foreclosure Auctions CHAPPAQUA, 10 Garden Ridge, Chappaqua. Single-family residence; .52 acres. Plaintiff: Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Plaintiff’s attorney: Druckman & Sinel, 242 Drexel Ave., Westbury; (516) 876-0800. Defendant: Brett Rosenthal. Referee: Michele Bermel. Sale: Dec. 17, 9 a.m.

Approximate lien: $549,661.06.

CHAPPAQUA, 643 King St. Estate; 3.73 acres. Plaintiff: PG Meadow. Plaintiff’s attorney: Plaintiff’s attorney: Bleakley Platt & Schmidt L.L.P., 1 N. Lexington Ave., White Plains; (914) 949- 2700. Defendant: 643 King Street L.L.C. Referee: Mark Siesel. Sale: Dec.13, 10 a.m.

Approximate lien: $4,993,980.56.

NJP Property Holdings L.L.C., Mount Vernon. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 18 High Street North, Mount Vernon.

Amount: $95,380. Filed Dec. 3.

NEW ROCHELLE, 543 Main St., Apt. 211. Condominium. Plaintiff: Pratt Realty Holdings L.L.C., Board of Managers of 543 Main Yorktown Heights. Seller: Janet G. Condominium. Plaintiff’s attorney: Pratt, Hudson, Fla. Property: 673 Smith Buss Jacobs, 733 Yonkers Croton Heights Road, Yorktown. Ave.,Yonkers; (914) 476-0600. Defendant: Gary Francis. Referee: JoAmount: $750,000. Filed Dec. 2. seph Maria. Sale: Dec. 12, 9:15 a.m.

Approximate lien: $22,925.21.

Quaker Ridge Partners II L.L.C., Scarsdale. Seller: Harrison Park Associates Inc., West Harrison. Prop- SOUTH SALEM, 7 Hillcrest erty: 78 Lafayette Ave., North Cas- Court. Single-family residence. tle. Amount: $675,000. Filed Dec. 2. Plaintiff: The Bank of New York Mellon. Plaintiff’s attorney: Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, Weisman & Saw Mill NY Inc., Fort Montgom- Gordon, (631) 969-3100; 53 Gibery. Seller: Valine Realty Corp., Yon- son St., Bay Shore. Defendant: Ligia kers. Property: 52 Main St., Yonkers. Caicedo. Referee: Edmund FitzfgerAmount: $575,000. Filed Dec. 2. ald. Sale: Dec.17, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $849,691.49.

Sheltering the Homeless is Our Responsibility Inc., Tarrytown. WHITE PLAINS, 158 B N. Seller: Suburban Green Housing Broadway, Apt. 1B. CondominiDevelopment Fund Corp., New um. Plaintiff: One West Bank FSB. York City. Property: 4 Morris Place, Plaintiff’s attorney: Fein Such & Yonkers. Amount: $30,000. Filed Crane L.L.P., 1400 Old Country Nov. 27.

Road, Westbury. Defendant: Sandra Jarufe. Referee: Joan Salwen. Sale: SUMA Yonkers Federal Credit Dec. 9, 11:03 a.m. Approximate Union, Yonkers. Seller: Peter P. lien: $386,364.39.

Rosato, White Plains. Property: 86 Elliott Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $510,675. Filed Nov. 25.

YONKERS, 130 Glenwood Ave., Apt. 1. Plaintiff: Board of Managers of Hillcroft Townhouse Condominium. Plaintiff’s attorney: FingerFinger & Finger, 158 Grand St., White Plains. Defendant: Vanessa Rucker. Referee: Suzanne Berger.

Sale: Dec. 17, 9:45 a.m. Approximate lien: $22,670.97.

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, 3631 Gomer St. Single-family residence.

Plaintiff: Countrywide Bank. Plaintiff’s attorney: Druckman & Sinel, (516) 876-0800; 242 Drexel Ave., Westbury. Defendant: Sukhdev Devgun. Referee: Richard Glickel.

Sale: Sale: Dec. 10, 10:15 a.m. Approximate lien: $698,962.97.

Judgments

Regional Security Inc., Yonkers. $105,584 in favor of Hamilton Equity Group L.L.C., Buffalo. Filed Nov. 26.

Colucci, Curtis, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $200,000 affecting property located at 16 Yosemite Ave., White Plains 10607. Filed July 19.

Software By Design Inc., Rye Brook. $14,371 in favor of WB Mason Company Inc., Boston, Mass. Debiase, Paul, et al. Filed by NaFiled Nov. 25. tionstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to Special Trades Contracting and secure $206,000 affecting property Construction, Syracuse. $5,734 located at 1120 Warburton Ave., Unit in favor of Arkay Contracting Inc., 3E, Yonkers 10701. Filed July 19.

Thornwood, Filed Nov. 22.

Devita, Stephen, et al. Filed by AsStephan James Appraisals Inc., toria Federal Savings and Loan AsNew Rochelle. $3,006 in favor of M sociation. Action: seeks to foreclose and H Librett L.L.C., Mamaroneck. on a mortgage to secure $432,000 affecting property located at 375 Filed Nov. 26.

Route 22, Goldens Bridge. Filed July 22.

Lis Pendens

Diaz, Antonia, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: AA Bakers Inc., Sleepy Hollow. The following filings indicated a legal seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to $622,148 in favor of M&T Bank, action has been initiated, the out- secure $380,000 affecting property Buffalo. Filed Nov. 25. come of which may affect the title to located at 128 Van Cortlandt Park the property listed.

Ave., Yonkers 10701. Filed July 22.

All Access Lock Security, Mohegan Lake. $2,159 in favor of Cach Alvarez, Violeta, et al. Filed by Duewson, H. Scott, et al. Filed by L.L.C., Denver, Colo. Filed Nov. 26. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: Household Finance Realty Corposeeks to foreclose on a mortgage ration of New York. Action: seeks to Core Contracting of NY L.L.C., to secure an unspecified amount foreclose on a mortgage to secure Mount Vernon. $3,529 in favor of affecting property located at 123 $522,496 affecting property located Fleetweather Group Inc., Hopewell Bradford Ave., Mamaroneck 10543. in Yorktown. Filed July 18.

Filed July 18.

Junction. Filed Nov. 21.

Findlay, Dwight, et al. Filed by HG Multi-Service Inc., Yonkers. Barasch, Mark, et al. Filed by Wells Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: $16,102 in favor of Hamilton Eq- Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to property uity Group L.L.C., Buffalo. Filed foreclose on a mortgage to secure secure $503,662 affecting $728,411 affecting property located located at 39 S. 11th Ave., Mount Nov. 26. at 39 Major Lockwood Lane, Pound Vernon 10550. Filed July 18.

Ridge 10576. Filed July 19.

Hudson View Construction Inc., Fletcher, Michelle, et al. Filed Bronx. $5,513 in favor of Sammarco Stone and Supply Inc., New Bernardo, Anthony P., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action:

by Trustco Bank. Action: seeks to seeks to foreclose on a mortgage Rochelle. Filed Nov. 25. foreclose on a mortgage to secure to secure an unspecified amount an unspecified amount affecting affecting property located at 47 LRG Marketing Communica- property located at 50 Calam Ave., Borcher Ave., Yonkers 10704. Filed tions Inc., Nyack. $20,706 in favor Ossining 10562. Filed July 19.

July 19. of Research 1825 Inc., Rye Brook.

Filed Nov. 20.

Bindela, Iancu, et al. Filed by Gonsalves, Mark A., et al. Filed Deutsche Bank National Trust by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: M.A. Gucci Limo Inc., White Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to Plains. $11,769 in favor of Hearst mortgage to secure $999,950 affect- secure $123,300 affecting property Media Services Connecticut, ing property located at 80 Longview located at 2413 Villa at the Woods, Bridgeport, Conn. Filed Nov. 25.

Drive, Scarsdale 10583. Filed July 22. Unit D-213, Peekskill 10566. Filed July 22.

Marquis Construction Corp., Bracho, Albert, et al. Filed by Thornwood. $188,564 in favor of Deutsche Bank National Trust Gonsalves, Mark A., et al. Filed Sabco Corp., Putnam Valley. Filed Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: Nov. 21. a mortgage to secure $398,000 af- seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to fecting property located at 127 N. secure $135,900 affecting property Mercantile Lofts L.L.C., Harrison. Broad St., Peekskill 10566. Filed located at 172 Villa at the Woods, Unit D-314, Peekskill 10566. Filed $37,584 in favor of Dunwell El- July 22.

July 22. evator Elevator Electrica, Brooklyn.

Filed Nov. 27.

Carranza, Andrew, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: Guberti, Richard, et al. Filed by Palisades Resources Inc., Ossin- seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: ing. $128,845 in favor of Global secure $272,000 affecting property seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to Companies L.L.C., Waltham, Mass. located at 63 Winchester Ave., Unit secure $540,000 affecting property 5H, Peekskill 10566. Filed July 19. located at 75 Fenimore Road, New Filed Nov. 26.

Rochelle 10804. Filed July 18.

Hernandez, Blanca D., et al. Filed

by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $275,000 affecting property located at 23 Barnhardt Ave., Sleepy Hollow 10591.

Filed July 18.

John, Dunbar C., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $321,044 affecting property located at 615 John St., Peekskill 10566.

Filed July 19.

Lee, Dianna, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $1.4 million affecting property located at 43 Appleton Place, Dobbs Ferry 10522. Filed July 22.

Lent, Gerald, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $584,500 affecting property located at 6 Brookside Lane, Ossining 10562. Filed July 18.

Louis, Adrien Jean, et al. Filed

by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $398,850 affecting property located at 308 N. High St., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed July 18.

Marin, Andres, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $320,000 affecting property located at 24 Longdale Ave., White Plains 10607.

Filed July 22.

Medina, Jorge, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $399,910 affecting property located at 91 Staunton St., Yonkers 10704. Filed July 18.

Nelson, Christian J., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $315,000 affecting property located at 70 Trolley Road, Cortlandt Manor 10567. Filed July 18.

Paez, Henry J., et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $495,000 affecting property located at 120 Washington Ave., New Rochelle 10801.

Filed July 22.

Rodriguez, Ana L., et al. Filed

by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $344,000 affecting property located at 93 Sears Ave., Elmsford 10523. Filed July 22.

Williams, Dana, et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $365,750 affecting property located at 25 Monroe St., Mount Vernon.

Filed July 22.

Ruffino, Velina, et al. Filed by Chase Home Finance L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $840,000 affecting property located at 45 Virginia Lane, Thornwood 10594. Filed July 19.

Young, Andrea R., et al. Filed by OneWest Bank F.S.B. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $417,000 affecting property located at 210 Woodhampton Drive, White Plains 10603. Filed July 18.

Seitz, Thomas T., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $902,000 affecting property located at 57 Clinton Ave., Rye 10580. Filed July 18.

Zelikson, Sam, individually and as surviving tenant by the entirety of Janice Zelikson, et al. Filed by Hudson City Savings Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $840,000 affecting property located at 43 Brandon Drive, Mount Kisco. Filed July 18.

Seweryn, Krystyna, et al. Filed by Bayview Loan Servicing L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $493,000 affecting Mechanic’s Liens property located at 3210 Poplar St., Yorktown Heights 10598. Filed BMR-Landmark at Eastview July 22.

L.L.C., as owner. $123,622 as claimed by ESS and VEE Acoustical Shalit, Ynon, et al. Filed by Metlife Contractors, Long Island City. PropHome Loans. Action: seeks to erty: in Greenburgh. Filed Nov. 26. foreclose on a mortgage to secure $380,000 affecting property located at 214 Union Ave., Mount Vernon Racwel Contracting and Construction Co., as owner. $24,125 as 10550. Filed July 19. claimed by Adria Tile Inc., Yonkers.

Property: in Greenburgh. Filed Simpson, Ashley, et al. Filed by Nov. 25.

Pennymac Mortgage Investment Trust Holdings I L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to seNew Businesses cure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 26 pearl St., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed July 22. This paper is not responsible for typographical errors contained in the original filings.

Snaith, Devon A., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $255,290 affecting property Partnerships located at 31 Saint Josephs Ave., Yonkers 10703. Filed July 22.

Bikers Take Over, P.O. Box 1057, Yonkers 10704, c/o Marquette Strang, Cynthia A. Murray, in- Hairston and Brenda Hairston. dividually and as surviving spouse Filed Dec. 4. of Douglas J. Strang, et al. Filed

by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: NS Gupta Trading, 6 Sunrise Lane, seeks to foreclose on a mortgage Suite 101, Scarsdale 10583, c/o Neeto secure $184,000 affecting prop- na M. Gupta and Sanjeev Gupta. erty located at 2906 Old Yorktown Filed Dec. 5.

Road, Yorktown Heights 10598.

Filed July 19.

Sturman, Lindsay, et al. Filed by Sole Proprietorships Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to AB Business Services, 1 Hudson secure $100,000 affecting property View Drive, Yonkers 10701, c/o Pelocated at 25 Cayuga Road, Scars- dro Abreu. Filed Dec. 5.

Pires, Marco Paulo, et al. Filed by dale 10583. Filed July 22.

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. AcAlan Zaitz, 45 Popham Road, No. tion: seeks to foreclose on a mort- Sutherland, Charlene, et al. Filed 3D, Scarsdale 10583, c/o Alan Zaitz. gage to secure $155,420 affecting by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: Filed Dec. 3. property located at 134 Stone Ave., seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to Yonkers 10701. Filed July 19. secure $337,487 affecting property A-Life, 15 Roanoke St., First floor, located at 135 Stanley Ave., Yonkers Yonkers 10710, c/o Hector D. Ar10705. Filed July 22. royo Jr. Filed Dec. 4.

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NEWSMAKERS plus awards and events APPOINTMENT AT THE BRISTAL AT ARMONK NANCY CAMPAGNA has been appointed director of community relations at THE BRISTAL AT ARMONK, an assisted living community that offers memory care support as well as enhanced levels of care. In her position, Campagna will assist with sales and marketing, coordinate tours of the residence, work with partnerships in the community and lead outreach efforts with area businesses.

Prior to joining The Bristal, Campagna was director of sales at Classic Residence by Hyatt, a senior living community in Yonkers, where she managed the sales and marketing efforts. She was also director of the senior center for Lenox Hill Neighborhood House in New York City.

She received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Bryant College and a master’s degree in social work from Fordham University. A licensed social worker, Campagna graduated from Fordham University with a specialization in gerontology.

MAGID INDUCTED INTO INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION DR. KENNETH MAGID of Advanced Dentistry was inducted into the International College of Dentists (ICD) in recognition of his services to the field of dentistry at a ceremony held in New Orleans. The ICD is a worldwide honorary dental organization established in 1928 with more than 12,000 members who have demonstrated an abiding interest and concern for their communities and profession. The qualifications of a candidate are evaluated and approximately the top 4 percent of dentists worldwide are offered fellowship.

“Being inducted into the International College of Dentists is one of the most significant events of a dentist’s career. I am honored to be recognized as a fellow in the class of 2013,” said Magid, who has practiced dentistry in Westchester County

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NEW MEMBERS AT CHILD CARE COUNCIL THE CHILD CARE COUNCIL OF WESTCHESTER, a nonprofit resource organization that works to ensure every child in Westchester has access to quality early care and education, has appointed APRIL LASHER SANDERS, SUE D’EMIC and KOREY R. KROSS to its board of directors. Sanders of Hawthorne, is a vice president and senior business banker at M&T Bank’s Tarrytown regional headquarters.

A 2011 graduate of Leadership Westchester, Sanders is also the treasurer of the board of trustees for the Pleasantville Community Synagogue, and past president of the Elmsford Rotary.

D’Emic of Ossining, is the senior vice president, controller at Time Inc., a Time Warner Co. She previously served as the senior vice president, chief accounting officer for Frontier Communications. D’Emic holds a bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton and is a certified

public accountant. She is a member of the Financial Women’s Association, AICPA, and New York State Society of CPAs. Kross of Norwalk, Conn., is a managing director at Clarfeld Wealth Strategists and Financial Confidantes. An attorney as well as a tax adviser, Kross has been providing tax advice to wealthy clients in the U.S. and internationally for more than 15 years. Prior to joining Clarfeld, he was a senior manager in KPMG›s International Expatriate Services group. Kross obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance from Fairfield University and a Juris Doctorate from The University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

EVENT PLANNER MOVES TO MOUNT KISCO EVENTS TO REMEMBER (ETR) moved to Mount Kisco Nov. 4, on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. Chereese JervisHill, president and owner opened the doors to business and Dec. 3 Mount Kisco Mayor J. Michael Cindrich and the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce President Kevin Kane hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the 3 N. Moger Ave. office site officially welcoming Events To Remember into the Mount Kisco business community.

“We’re excited to be amongst the hustle and bustle of the Mount Kisco storefronts,”

Jervis-Hill said. “This is a great opportunity for Events To Remember to expand its reach throughout Westchester and to begin a new phase for the business as we come upon our 10th anniversary.”

A boutique event planning and event management company, ETR is known for offering a range of services and specialties in personalized and custom invitations, conceptualizing, organizing, managing and marketing a variety of events for both large- and small-scale corporate events, community events, social events and private parties.

NEW REALTOR AT RAND COMMERCIAL

LEAGUE’S BOUTIQUE HUGE SUCCESS

JEREMY COHEN has joined Rand Commercial Services, an independent, commercial real estate brokerage that serves the greater New York area. He will work in the Rand White Plains office. Previously, Cohen was working for Citi-Habitats in New York City and specialized in upper East and West Greenwich Village, Chelsea, Gramecy and SoHo. A determined, driven professional, Cohen can get answers to questions and provide relevant information leading to the best decision for his clients. His dedication and focus come from his passion for work and his love of sports. He was a varsity student athlete participating in football, wrestling and tennis. Cohen has a degree in sports management and business from Castleton State College.

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CENTRAL WESTCHESTER (JLCW) held its 27th annual Holiday Boutique at Lake Isle Country Club in Eastchester. Gross sales topped $79,000; 20 percent of which will help support the JLCW’s programs promoting health and literacy, providing food and necessities to the underprivileged, empowering low-income families, helping preserve community history and training effective community volunteers.

The boutique featured more than 40 Westchester vendors attracting 250 Junior League members and friends.

Boutique sponsors included Neiman Marcus, American Airlines, TD Bank, Houlihan Lawrence, Platinum Drive Realty, Advocate Brokerage and Coldwell Banker, Sephora, Sportime and Tiffany & Co. at The Westchester.

HEINEKEN CROWNS FIRST STAR The nation’s leading upscale beer importer HEINEKEN USA, in partnership with the U.S. BARTENDERS’ GUILD, named KELLY PIGULA of Hudson Grille in White Plains, as the first crowned champion of the U.S. Heineken Bartender Star Serve Championship held in New York City. The championship brought the top 16 bartenders from across the greater New York City area to compete in a bracket-style tournament for the title. As the U.S. champion, Pigula traveled to Amsterdam to compete in Heineken’s Global Star Serve Championship Nov. 25, courtesy of the U.S. Bartenders Guild.

Beginning in September, Heineken draught accounts were identified and trained on the ritual of the Star Serve. Throughout September and October, accounts were visited by mystery shoppers who judged the Star Serve based on the five-step process: rinse, pour, skim, check and serve.

“It was magical,” Pigula said on winning the competition. “I›ve never been to Europe and I›m excited to go and represent the U.S. My experience was amazing and I couldn›t be more thankful!”

NURSE RAISES MONEY TO FEED TYPHOON VICTIMS INDIRA GAVIOLA, a registered nurse and clinical manager for VNS Westchester, a home health care agency based in White Plains, was born in the Philippines on the island of Maripipi. She still has a large number of family members who reside there as well as in the city of Tacloban, which was “ground zero” for the super Typhoon Haiyan, one of the deadliest in history. Unaware of their whereabouts and fearing for them for days, most family members were ultimately accounted for, although one of Gaviola’s first cousins is still missing.

At the earliest news of the disaster, Gaviola launched a campaign to raise funds from friends, families and her co-workers at VNS Westchester to send to her brother. To date, she has raised more than $3,200, which she has sent to her brother to purchase sacks of rice for people on her island.

Overwhelmed with the response to her one-woman fundraising drive, Gaviola sent the first round of collected donations Nov. 14 to her brother to buy 20 sacks of rice.

KEY NAMES BRANCH MANAGER rosiNa CurTi has been named manager of KeyBank’s branch at 270 Martine Ave. in White Plains. Previously, Curti was manager for KeyBank’s North White Plains branch. Prior to joining KeyBank in February 2012, Curti worked for Commerce Bank/ TD Bank as manager of the Rye branch. She has 13 years’ experience in the financial services industry. Curti lives in Scarsdale and is a member of the Rye Rotary Club.

AFP Mid-Hudson Valley Board President Anne Marie Schoonhaven with Green Chimneys Founder Dr. Samuel Ross Jr.

GREEN CHIMNEYS FOUNDER RECOGNIZED FOR LEADERSHIP Dr. saMueL ross Jr. was recently presented with the ouTsTaNDiNg fuNDraisiNg ProfessioNaL aWarD from the Mid-Hudson Valley Chapter of the assoCiaTioN of fuNDraisiNg ProfessioNaLs (AFP). The annual award honors an individual who has demonstrated excellence in fundraising and exemplifies dedication to the nonprofit sector and the professional fundraising community in New York’s mid-Hudson valley region.

Ross was one of three individuals to receive The Andrew Goodman Foundation’s Hidden Heroes Award, which honors ordinary people doing extraordinary things to change the world for the better. He shared the stage at The Schomberg Center in Harlem with fellow honorees and children’s advocates.

Green Chimneys Executive Director Joe WhaLeN expressed the excitement of the entire organization and said “Dr. Ross and his wife Myra have devoted their lives to ensuring the care and support so needed by the children and families served by Green Chimneys. We couldn’t be more proud of a man who is, and always will be, a respected colleague, leader and friend.”

LILLIAN VERNON AWARDEE BarBara VeNTuri of Armonk is the 2013 winner of the Lillian Vernon Award for Community Service from the WoMeN’s eNTerPrise DeVeLoPMeNT CeNTer (WEDC).

Venturi, a cofounder and managing partner of AMBAR Realty Group L.L.C., a commercial real estate firm specializing in global tenant representation and account management for corpora- From left, Barbara Venturi: David Hochberg, Lillian Vernon’s son; and Abe Janiak, tions with multimar- WEDC executive director ket acquisition and disposition assignments, has been involved years. She has also been an active and dediin various sectors of the real estate indus- cated WEDC volunteer for many years and try, including leasing, strategic planning, has served as its president for the last three finance, and development, for more than 20 years.

THANN SANCTUARY SPA CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING Jiro saTo, president of saNKara hoTeLs & resorTs, recently cut the ceremonial ribbon and officially opened the brand new multimillion dollar THANN Sanctuary at Castle Hotel & Spa in Tarrytown, the first of its kind in the U.S. He was joined by giLBerT BaerisWiL, general manager at Castle Hotel & Spa; long-time Tarrytown resident KeViN PLuNKeTT, Westchester’s deputy county executive; and DreW fiXeLL, mayor of Tarrytown.

Plunkett emphasized the importance of local support that continues to drive business and support the county and thanked the Castle for its continuing support of the local community and welcomed THANN Sanctuary as an “exciting addition” to the thriving river community.

Guests were treated to Asian-themed hors d’oeuvres from Castle Chef Marc Lippman, while a traditional Keto harp played throughout the evening.

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Horticulturist and native plant expert KiM eierMaN of Bronxville will be one of three featured speakers at a seminar on “Designing Environmentally Sound Landscapes” to be held Friday Dec. 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., in White Plains. The workshop is designed to teach homeowners, landscapers and municipal officials how to create landscapes that improve the quality of the environment.

Other speakers include Peter Trowbridge and Josh Cerra, both professors at Cornell University’s Department of Landscape Architecture.

Registration for the seminar, which includes continental breakfast, snacks and program materials, is $15 per person.

For more information or to register, contact Kay Eisenman, at (914) 9954424 or kle1@westchestergov.com.

ARTSWESTCHESTER GALA HONORS DAVID V. RING AND FIRST NIAGARA More than 500 guests from Westchester County’s arts and business community were on hand Nov. 16 for the annual arTsWesTChesTer gaLa in White Plains where DaViD V. riNg, managing director, Enterprise Banking at First Niagara and firsT Niagara were honored as exemplary supporters of the arts in Westchester.

Ring and First Niagara received the Corporate Honoree Award. As secretary of ArtsWestchester Board of Trustees, Ring has played a prominent role in the organization’s strategic planning process and in its efforts to build community awareness of the

economic and intrinsic value of the arts. Since entering the Hudson Valley market in 2012, First Niagara has been a major supporter of ArtsWestchester.

“The arts play a crucial role in the continued vitality of our local economy. The arts also inspire creativity in our young people and provide the opportunity to learn new skills can translate to future success in so many areas, including the world of business. First Niagara is proud to support the outstanding work that ArtsWestchester is doing to ensure the availability, accessibility and diversity of the arts in Westchester,” said Ring.

From left, ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam; David V. Ring, managing director, Enterprise Banking at First Niagara; Deputy County Executive Kevin Plunkett; and Robert Weiner, gala dinner chair and chairman of MAXX Properties.

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NEWSMAKERS plus awards and events THE VOLUNTEER CENTER RECEIVES FUNDING

From left, BGCNW Director Brian Skanes, Neiman Marcus Westchester General Manager Beth Sharkey and BGCNW Board member Tom O’Brien.

NEIMAN MARCUS DEBUTS HOLIDAY GIFT COLLECTION NEIMAN MARCUS recently debuted a special pop-up store featuring the Ken Downing Gift Collection, which will run through Dec. 24. A program of The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation – a national umbrella project that concentrates the company’s charitable efforts, including financial contributions, around supporting arts experiences for youth – the collection will benefit not-for-profit Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester (BGCNW) in Mount Kisco. Ten percent of the sales of each item purchased at the store will go toward the club’s digital arts education program.

Inspired by his world travels, Neiman Marcus Fashion Director Ken Downing selected 37 gifts for the entire family that no holiday list should be without. Designers featured in the collection include Chanel, Mai-

son Francis Kurkdijan, Nest, Tom Ford Beauty, John Hardy, Ippolita, Alexis Bittar, Michael Kors, Eddie Borgo, Jonathan Adler, William Yeoward, Monica Rich Kosann, Mrs. John L. Strong, John Derian, Alexander Wang, Moncler, Charlotte Olympia, Alexander McQueen, Tory Burch and Stella McCartney.

“We are so grateful to The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation for selecting our program as the recipient of this generous gift,” said BGCNW Executive Director Brian Skanes. “Arts education is an important element of the Boys & Girls Club and we instill creativity and artistic expression in our members from the moment they walk through our doors.”

Gifts in the collection range in price from $32 to $1,800 and are available on Level One of Neiman Marcus at The Westchester Mall in White Plains.

NEW LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AT VNSNY THE VISITING NURSE SERVICE OF NEW YORK (VNSNY) has announced the appointment of LINDA VALENTINO, as chief of clinical transformation and innovation. She reports directly to VNSNY President and CEO Mary Ann Christopher.

REGINA HAWKEY, who also reports to Christopher, has assumed leadership of provider services for VNSNY, the largest home and community-based not-for-profit health care system in the nation. Additionally, DAWN DOWDING, , a recognized expert in health services research, joins VNSNY as professor of nursing at the VNSNY Center

for Home Care Policy and Research and Columbia University School of Nursing.

“At a time when our health care system is in great transition, the need to ensure quality and continuity of care has never been more important,” said Christopher. “We are proud to announce these appointments, and as our nation builds a new and revitalized health care landscape, we know the contributions of these leaders will become essential components of the transformative care VNSNY provides for New York’s most vulnerable and at-risk people and families.”

WOMAN›S CLUB RAISES FUNDS FOR GILDA›S CLUB THE WOMAN’S CLUB OF WHITE PLAINS FOUNDATION recently donated $5,500 to Gilda’s Club Westchester from funds raised at Corks and Forks.

“The food, wine, specialty coffees and desserts were all a big hit and we can’t wait to do it again next year,” said Christine Roithmayr, president of the White Plains Woman’s Club Foundation.

Participants included Ambadi, BonJo

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Coffee Bar, Caffe Azzurri, Cathy’s Biscotti, Emma’s Ale House, Gaucho Grill Argentinean Steakhouse, Haiku Asian Bistro, Lombardo’s, Luca Bella, Sam’s of Gedney Way, Taleggio Italiano Classico, The Great American BBQ Company, The Iron Shaker, The Iron Tomato, Vin’s Delights, Westchester Hills Golf Club, Harrison Wine Vault, Vino 100, Amodio’s Flower Shop and PIP Printing & Marketing Services.

THE NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION ON NATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE has provided each of the 10 regional volunteer centers (RVCs) across the state with $50,000 in funding to increase their capacity to engage volunteers to help prepare New York’s communities for potential disasters of the type experienced with Hurricane Irene, Tropical Storm Lee and Superstorm Sandy. THE VOLUNTEER CENTER OF UNITED WAY in Westchester is one of three RVCs to receive funding through the Sandy Block Grant, which will allow it to recruit a network of highly skilled volunteers to assist in Superstorm Sandy recovery.

The Volunteer Center of United Way is the RVC for the seven counties of the lower and mid-Hudson Valley, including Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess, Orange,

Sullivan and Ulster. After Hurricane Sandy, The Volunteer Center played an important role in recruiting and managing volunteers for United Way’s 211 databases.

DAMIAN MORALES has been named director of disaster programs and will be responsible for building relationships among federal and state entities, local offices of emergency management, human services agencies, faith-based organizations, disaster volunteer organizations and other community stakeholders to effectively coordinate volunteer resources during a disaster response.

Members of the community who feel they have appropriate skills to help in disaster relief should register on The Volunteer Center’s website at volunteer-center.org or call (914) 948-4452.

ORCHESTRA NAMES LEADERSHIP TRIUMVIRATE THE WESTCHESTER PHILHARMONIC announced the appointments of renowned violinist and conductor Jaime Laredo, and Tony Award-winning conductor Ted Sperling, as principal conductors. Joshua Worby, the executive director since 2006, becomes the orchestra’s new executive and artistic director.

Worby noted that the appointments of Laredo and Sperling, which commence with the 2014-15 season, follow two previous guest appearances by each conductor that were “tremendously well-received by our audience and elicited overwhelming support from the orchestra musicians. Laredo is a consummate artist and a titan of the music world, a leader and friend you will follow over any hill” said Worby. “We are honored to welcome him to the orchestra and look forward to building on the relationship we have

WTP ADVISORS WINS AWARD WTP ADVISORS, a global tax and business advisory firm, headquartered in White Plains, was a New York SmartCEO 2013 Future 50 award winner. The program recognizes the fastest-growing midsize companies and four large “blue chip” companies that have continued on a path of growth. The 2013 Future 50 winners collectively generate $2.1 billion in annual revenue and employ more than 5,300 individuals in Greater New York. This group is recognized in the December issue of New York SmartCEO magazine and was celebrated at an awards ceremony Nov. 25.

“We’re honored to be named by SmartCEO as a Future 50 winner and are pleased to be amongst such esteemed company,” said Ian Boccaccio, partner and cofounder of WTP Advisors; “This is just the beginning: Inside of 10 years, we are confident that WTP Advisors will be a globally recognized provider of tax and business advisory services.”

already established.” Laredo will lead two of the orchestra’s five annual main stage programs, both as conductor and soloist.

Tony-winning conductor, arranger and New Rochelle native Sperling will lead the Philharmonic’s upcoming Winter Pops concert for the third consecutive season, Dec. 22.

“The fact that we have re-engaged Ted three years in a row speaks for itself,” said Worby.

“He commands enormous respect from the musicians and the guest artists we’ve engaged like Kelli O’Hara and Norm Lewis, and after just two concerts with us he quickly developed a truly special rapport with our audience.”

In addition to leading its annual Winter Pops, Sperling will also conduct a second subscription series program annually, as well as the orchestra’s annual concert for local school children.

GIVING THANKS PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF PUTNAM (PWP) kicked off the holidays Nov. 19 with its “Give Thanks” networking party and fundraiser at Ramiro›s 954 in Mahopac. More than 40 enterprising women mixed and mingled for business and to benefit the Putnam/ Northern Westchester Women’s Resource Center whose mission is to provide advocacy, education and services to the community in order to create a safe, supportive environment that eliminates violence against women and children and promotes gender equality.

“The holiday spirit was alive and well Wednesday night,” said JAMIE IMPERATI, president, Professional Women of Putnam. ” We are committed to giving back to our community by helping women and their families who are in crisis, get the assistance they need to get their lives back on track and the Women’s Resource Center is a powerful resource to do just that.”

PWP collected gift cards donations and Ann Ellsworth, executive director of the Women’s Resource Center, accepted the donations on behalf of the organization. To learn more about Professional Women of Putnam visit professionalwomenofputnam.com

Applied Forensics of New York, 30 Anne Chambers Lane, Katonah 10536, c/o Harold Ehrlich. Filed Dec. 3.

Control over loading of device drivers for an individual instance of a PCI device. Patent no.

8,601,250 issued to Sumeet Kochar, Apex, N.C.; Adam L. Soderlund, Bahama, N.C.; and Michael R. Turner, Carnation, Wash. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Forecasting-based service for virtual machine reassignment in computing environment. Patent no. 8,601,483 issued to Ting He, Piermont; Kang-won Lee, Nanuet; and Petros Zerfos, New York City.

Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Covington’s Barber Shop, 8 Lorraine Ave., Mount Vernon 10553, Converting a message sigc/o Keith L. Covington. Filed Dec. 3. naled interruption into an I/O adapter event notification.

Patent no. 8,601,497 issued to Francis K. Walag, 8 Westview Ave., David Craddock, New Paltz; JaNorth Salem 10560, c/o Francis K. net R. Easton, Woodstock; Mark Walag. Filed Dec. 3.

S. Farrell, Pleasant Valley; Thomas A. Gregg, Highland; Eric N. Lais, Jeovanny’s, 55 Moore Ave., Mount Tillson; and Gustav E. Sittmann III, Kisco 10549, c/o Sergio J. Martinez Webster Groves, Mo. Assigned to International Business Machines Monroy. Filed Dec. 4.

Corp., Armonk.

General purpose register cloning. Patent no. 8,601,241 issued to Ravi K. Arimilli, Austin, Texas; Juan C. Rubio, Austin, Texas; and Balaram Sinharoy, Poughkeepsie.

Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

ATM Supply, 5 Ronalds Lane, New Rochelle 10801, c/o Francesca Filardi. Filed Dec. 3.

M.A. Consulting Services, 60 Sprain Valley Road, Scarsdale 10583, c/o Sol Mariana Alonso Balderrama. Filed Dec. 4.

Data stewardship in federated multilevel master datamanagement systems. Patent no. 8,601,029 issued to Rangachari Anand, Teaneck, N.J.; Stacy Mancusi Lawn Care and Mainte- F. Hobson, Poughkeepsie; Juhnance, 892 Sherman Ave., Thorn- nyoung Lee, Yorktown Heights; wood 10594, c/o Darren Mancusi. Xuan Liu, Yorktown Heights; and Filed Dec. 5.

Jeaha Yang, Stamford. Assigned to International Business Machines Photos By Selma, 67 Lake Ave., Corp., Armonk.

Second floor, Tuckahoe 10707, c/o Selma Barone. Filed Dec. 3.

Dynamically managing virtual machines. Patent no. 8,601,471 Pileggi Productions, 460 N. Co- issued to Kirk A. Beaty, Golden lumbus Ave., Mount Vernon 10552, Bridge; Norman Bobroff, Katonah; c/o Vanessa Pileggi. Filed Dec. 3.

Gautam Kar, Yorktown Heights; Gunjan Khanna, West Lafayette, Planet Project Management, Ind.; and Andrzej Kochut, White 11 Station Place, No. 3, Millwood Plains. Assigned to International 10546, c/o Gary Paul Newman. Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Filed Dec. 5. checking addressRGD Productions, 27 Forest Blvd., Error Ardsley 10502, c/o Richard George able blocks in storage. Patent no. 8,601,348 issued to James Driscoll. Filed Dec. 4.

L. Hafner, San Jose, Calif.; David R. Kahler, Tucson, Ariz.; Robert RGH Designs, 47 Sturgis Road, A. Kubo, Escondido, Calif.; David Bronxville 10708, c/o Robert Greg- F. Mannenbach, Tucson, Ariz.; Karl ory Hopwood. Filed Dec. 4.

A. Nielsen, Tucson, Ariz.; James A. O’Connor, Poughkeepsie; RichSheppard Music, 17 E. Mountain ard B. Stelmach, Tucson, Ariz.; and Road, Katonah 10536, c/o Michael Krishnakumar R. Surugucchi, San Jose, Calif. Assigned to InternaGoodman. Filed Dec. 3. tional Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Ultimate Building and Design, 31 Eldredge St., Port Chester 10573, Export of metadata streams to c/o Paulette Powell. Filed Dec. 3. applications. Patent no. 8,601,147 issued to David Jones Craft, Wimberly, Texas; and Lance Warren Russell, Rosanky, Texas. AsPatents signed to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

The following patents were issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Of- Facial recognition for document and application-data-access confice in Washington, D.C. trol. Patent no. 8,601,573 issued to Mark Nelson, Poughkeepsie; Kevin Application task request and H. Peters, Poughkeepsie; and Louis fulfillment processing. Patent R. Ruggiero, Poughkeepsie. Asno. 8,601,476 issued to Randy signed to International Business E. Oyarzabal, Rochester, Minn. As- Machines Corp., Armonk. signed to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Project-related communications. Patent no. 8,601,054 issued to Derek P. Bagwell, Rochester, Minn.; Sivakumar Jambunathan, Round Rock, Texas; Indran Naick, Cedar Park, Texas; and Cheranellore Vasudevan, Austin, Texas. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Receiving email attachments when a mailbox is full. Patent no. 8,601,075 issued to Li Chen, Cary, N.C.; James P. Eberwein, Raleigh, N.C.; John R. Hind, Raleigh, N.C.; and Henri F. Meli, Cary, N.C. Assigned to International BusiHypervisor selection for hosting ness Machines Corp., Armonk. a virtual machine image. Patent no. 8,601,129 issued to Erik Reducing instability within J. Burckart, Research Triangle Park, a heterogeneous stream proN.C.; Andrew J. Ivory, Durham, cessing application.

Patent N.C.; Todd E. Kaplinger, Research no. 8,601,477 issued to Zachary Triangle Park, N.C.; Stephen J. Ken- Adam Garbow, Rochester, Minn.; na, Durham, N.C.; Aaron K. Shook, and Michael Donald Pfeifer, RochResearch Triangle Park, N.C. As- ester, Minn. Assigned to Internasigned to International Business tional Business Machines Corp., Machines Corp., Armonk.

Armonk.

Lexical answer type confidence estimation and application. Patent no. 8,600,986 issued to James J. Fan, Hawthorne; David A. Ferrucci, Yorktown Heights; David C. Gondek, Hawthorne; Aditya A. Kalyanpur, Westwood, N.J.; Adam P. Lally, Cold Spring; James W. Murdock, Millwood; and Wlodek W. Zadrozny, Tarrytown.

Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Resuming execution of an execution plan in a virtual machine. Patent no. 8,601,474 issued to Rafal P. Konik, Oronoco, Minn.; Roger A. Mittelstadt, Byron, Minn.; Brian R. Muras, Rochester, Minn.; and Mark W. Theuer, Rochester, Minn. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Secure access to a private network through a public wireless Mobile authorization using network. Patent no. 8,601,569 ispolicy-based access control. sued to Marc Segre, Raleigh, N.C.; Patent no. 8,601,535 issued to and Andrew Paul Wyskida, Fishkill.

SweeFen Goh, Hartsdale; and Rich- Assigned to International Busiard T. Goodwin, Dobbs Ferry. As- ness Machines Corp., Armonk. signed to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Solving congestion using net grouping. Patent no. 8,601,425 Performing a deterministic re- issued to Charles Jay Alpert, Ausduction operation in a parallel tin, Texas; Zhuo Li, Austin, Texas; computer. Patent no. 8,601,237 Chin Ngai Sze, Austin, Texas; and issued to Charles J. Archer, Roches- Yaoguang Wei, Austin, Texas. Aster, Minn.; Michael A. Blocksome, signed to International Business Rochester, Minn.; Joseph D. Rat- Machines Corp., Armonk. terman, Seattle, Wash.; and Brian E. Smith, Knoxville, Tenn. Assigned Tracking changes to data within to International Business Ma- various data repositories. Patchines Corp., Armonk. ent no. 8,601,121 issued to Ranjan Kumar, Morrisville, N.C.; Planning for hardware-acceler- David L. Leigh, Chapel Hill, N.C.; ated functional verification. Pat- Eduardo A. Patrocinio, Cary, N.C.; ent no. 8,601,415 issued to Michael and Renganathan Sundararaman, D. Moffitt, Austin, Texas. Assigned Cary, N.C. Assigned to Internato International Business Ma- tional Business Machines Corp., chines Corp., Armonk.

Armonk.

Profile-driven data-stream processing. Patent no. 8,601,458 issued to Henrique Andrade, Croton-on-Hudson; Bugra Gedik, White Plains; and Kun-Lung Wu, Yorktown Heights. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Hudso n Valley Building Loans

Below $1 million 250 Lake Street Properties L.L.C., Newburgh. Seller: Keith W. Williams, et al, New Windsor. Property: in New Windsor. Amount: $225,000. Filed Dec. 2.

58 Catharine Realty L.L.C., Poughkeepsie. Seller: Jean A. Shuler, et al, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $201,000.

Rini Land Development L.L.C., Filed Nov. 25.

Carmel, as owner. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Property: 339-349 Route 52, Carmel 10512. Amount: 7 Pommel Drive L.L.C., Newburgh. Seller: William H. Way, $1.1 million. Filed Nov. 18.

Wallkill. Property: in Newburgh.

Amount: $80,000. Filed Nov. 27.

Sudbury Realty Associates L.L.C., Middletown, as owner. Lender: GE Government Finance Inc., Eden Ave Electric L.L.C., Kingston.

Prairie, Minn. Property: 14 Com- Seller: Bank of America N.A. Propmercial Ave., Wallkill. Amount: $3.5 erty: 5213 Route 28, Mount Tremper 12457. Amount: $15,500. Filed million. Filed Nov. 25.

Nov. 29.

Above $1 million

Britkat Inc., Monroe. Seller: Sigmund L. Klug, et al, Monroe.

Property: in Monroe. Amount: Diesing, Carl Jay, et al, as owner. $185,000. Filed Nov. 26.

Lender: Rondout Savings Bank.

Property: in Clinton. Amount: Copart of Connecticut Inc., $336,000. Filed Nov. 26.

Dallas, Texas. Seller: Douglas Brown Development L.L.C., MarlMecFen Contracting Corp., boro. Property: in Marlborough.

Montgomery, as owner. Lender: Amount: $425,000. Filed Nov. 25.

Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association, Wallkill. Prop- Equity Homes of New York erty: 17 Ralph Brach Drive, Wallkill. Inc., Port Jervis. Seller: Dennis Amount: $200,000. Filed Nov. 22.

Vinciguerra, et al, Bluffton, S.C. Property: in Greenville. Amount: Sperandio, Ralph, et al, Pine $35,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Bush, as owner. Lender: Orange County Trust Co., Middletown. Fannie Mae. Seller: Ryan Scott Property: in Shawangunk. Amount: Karben, Pomona. Property: 10 $100,000. Filed Nov. 26.

Lizensk Blvd., Unit 301, Monroe 10950. Amount: $369,061. Filed Storms, Stephen, et al, Fort Mont- Nov. 26. gomery, as owner. Lender: First Federal Savings Bank of Boston, An- Federal Home Loan Mortgage dover, Mass. Property: 8 Overlook Corp. Seller: Daniel F. Sullivan, Place, Fort Montgomery 10928. Newburgh. Property: 192 Linden Amount: $417,000. Filed Nov. 25.

Ave., Middletown 10940. Amount: $148,715. Filed Nov. 26.

Below $1 million

Deeds Above $1 million Amerco Real Estate Co. Seller: Bank of America N.A. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Nov. 25.

The Palisades Interstate Park Commission, Bear Mountain.

Seller: Open Space Conservancy Inc., New York City. Property: in Ellenville and Wawarsing. Amount: $2.4 million. Filed Nov. 25.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: Sandra M. Kotin, Monticello. Property: 42 Pine St., Walden 12586. Amount: $110,516.

Filed Nov. 26.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Joseph Racanelli, et al, Putnam. Lender: Property: 9 Jeanne Drive, Putnam 10579.

Amount: $229,000. Filed Nov. 20.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Patricia A. Cocchia, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Property: 65 Egbertson Road, Campbell Hall 10916. Amount: $227,296. Filed Nov. 26.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Peter R. Rosato, White Plains. Property: 86 Forest Lane, Brewster 10509. Amount: $510,210. Filed Nov. 25.

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FACTS&FIGURES Household Finance Realty Corporation of New York, Brandon, Fla. Seller: George F. Blessing, et al, Floral Park. Property: in Wallkill.

Amount: $224,130. Filed Dec. 2.

Indymac Venture L.L.C., Pasadena, Calif. Seller: Leslie A. Baum, Walden. Property: 2 Nicoll St., Newburgh 12550.

Amount: $300,354. Filed Dec. 3.

JW Realty Holdings L.L.C., Monroe. Seller: Joshua Weider, et al, Monroe. Property: Route 105, Monroe. Amount: $225,000. Filed Nov. 29.

Lokam Realty L.L.C., Middletown. Seller: Judshall Corp., Celebration, Fla. Property: Pine Grove Road, Mount Hope. Amount: $136,000. Filed Nov. 27.

M&T Bank, Getzville. Seller: James P. Alcide, et al, Newburgh. Property: 469 Hillside Road, Monroe.

Amount: $219,316. Filed Dec. 3.

Mid-Hudson Development Corp., Poughquag. Seller: Wilro Construction Inc., Hopewell Junction. Property: in East Fishkill.

Amount: $140,000. Filed Nov. 22.

Mike Spiak Inc., Florida. Seller: Robert M. Sodrick, Benicia, Calif.

Property: in Warwick. Amount: $63,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Revitalization Syndications at 2569 East Main St L.L.C., Blau- Judgments velt. Seller: Signatur Destinations L.L.C., Wappingers Falls. Prop- A Blue Moon Investigations Inc., erty: in Wappingers Falls. Amount: d.b.a. Information Resources, Bloomington. $1,034 in favor of $30,000. Filed Nov. 22. the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of T and G Associates L.L.C., Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Poughkeepsie. Seller: Richard S. Nov. 26.

Lauterbach, New City. Property: in Chester. Amount: $143,107. Filed Amce Trucking Corp., Kingston.

Nov. 27. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the TD Bank N.A. Seller: Ryan Scott Department of Taxation and FiKarben, Pomona. Property: in nance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

Newburgh. Amount: $75,000. Filed Nov. 27.

Amkraft Corp., Esopus. $1,468 in favor of the New York State DepartThe First Assembly of God of ment of Taxation and Finance, AlPort Jervis, Port Jervis. Seller: bany. Filed Nov. 25.

Pennstar Bank, Milford, Pa. Property: in Port Jervis. Amount: Ashley’s Café, Bearsville. $749 in $129,000. Filed Dec. 3. favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, AlThe Hudson Valley Bank N.A., et bany. Filed Nov. 25. al, Yonkers. Seller: Marianne Surre, Putnam Valley. Property: 9 Kyle Court, Carmel. Amount: $325,000. Aztlan Lawnscape Inc., Highland. $1,034 in favor of the New York Filed Nov. 13.

State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and FiThe People of the State of New nance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

York, Albany. Seller: Open Space Conservancy Inc., New York City.

Property: in Philipstown. Amount: Bella’s Flowers, Kingston. $13,110 in favor of the New York State De$420,000. Filed Nov. 13. partment of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 2.

The People of the State of New York, Albany. Seller: The Trust For Public Land, New York City. Bottle Cap L.L.C., Ellenville. $617 Property: in Patterson. Amount: in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, $995,000. Filed Nov. 22.

Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

MJM Orange Realty L.L.C., New Windsor. Seller: Opal Investment Inc., Hunt Valley, Md. Property: The School of Practical Philoso344 Nina St., New Windsor 12550. phy, New York City. Seller: Liamja Amount: $136,000. Filed Nov. 27.

Realty L.L.C., Chappaqua. Property: in Montgomery. Amount: MOTM Inc., Hoboken, N.J. Seller: $100,000. Filed Dec. 2.

The County of Putnam, Carmel.

Property: 219 Haviland Drive, The School of Practical PhilosoPatterson. Amount: $60,000. Filed phy, New York City. Seller: Liamja Nov. 18.

Realty L.L.C., Chappaqua. Property: in Shawangunk. Amount: MOTM Inc., Hoboken, N.J. Seller: $200,000. Filed Nov. 27.

The County of Putnam, Carmel.

Property: 101 Seven Hills Lake Toro Realty L.L.C., Mahopac. SellDrive, Kent. Amount: $75,000. er: Susan Kalish, et al. Property: in Filed Nov. 18.

Carmel. Amount: $120,000. Filed Nov. 14.

Orange County Trust Co., Middletown. Seller: Albert P. Pacione U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Andrea D. Jr., Goshen. Property: in Goshen. Shoulars, Goshen. Property: 324 Amount: $292,518. Filed Nov. 27.

Robinson Ave., Newburgh 12550.

Amount: $38,000. Filed Dec. 3.

Oslands Inc., Garrison. Seller: Frederick H. Osborn III, et al, Gar- Weichert Workforce Mobilrison. Property: 89 Osborn Drive, ity Inc., Morris Plains, N.J. SellGarrison. Amount: $510,000. Filed er: Gregory A. Barringer, et al, Nov. 22.

Bloomington. Property: 57 Main St., Rosendale 12411. Amount: Ray Spiak Inc., Florida. Seller: $140,000. Filed Nov. 25.

Homestead Farms L.L.C., Warwick.

Property: in Warwick. Amount: Whaley Lake Preservation $65,000. Filed Dec. 2.

L.L.C., Brooklyn. Seller: RJG Properties II Inc., Fishkill. Property: in Relo Direct Inc. Seller: Jean- Pawling. Amount: $849,000. Filed Philippe A. Thomas, et al, Car- Nov. 22. mel. Property: in Carmel. Amount: $390,000. Filed Nov. 21.

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Bread Brokers Inc., Kingston. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

Caribbean Flavor, Kingston. $1,051 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

Cedar Ridge Development Corp., d.b.a. Atlantic Granite and Marble, Accord. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

Country Flowers Gifts and Goodies Inc., Napanoch. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany.

Filed Nov. 26.

David Gray Construction, New Paltz. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

Dominick’s Café Ltd., Kingston. $2,260 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

Domino Farms, Accord. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany.

Filed Nov. 26.

Elite Parking Inc., Kerhonkson. $1,040 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

Empire Waste Services of Ulster County Inc., d.b.a. Empire Waste, Ellenville. $16,379 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 2.

High Falls Motel, High Falls. $5,109 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

LT and QL Enterprises Inc., Kingston. $1,596 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

Hubster Transport, Saugerties. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

Lucy’s Taco Inc., Kingston. $12,407 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

Hudson Valley Custom Stone Inc., Kingston. $511 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

McGeary Realty Corp., Kingston. $360 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 2.

Hurley Recreation Association Inc., Hurley. $1,533 in favor of the Enviro Care Environmental New York State Department of Corp., Wallkill. $1,034 in favor of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed the New York State Department Nov. 25. of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Indian Grill of Kingston Inc., Nov. 26.

Kingston. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Foggy Cogs Computer Solu- Labor and the Department of tions, Highland. $1,034 in favor Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed of the New York State Department Nov. 26. of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Ipdatamining Inc., Shokan.

Nov. 26. $1,516 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Forward Motion Automotive, Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 2.

Kingston. $2,064 in favor of the New York State Department of Ireland Development L.L.C., Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed d.b.a. Sirni Brothers LandscapNov. 25. ing, Hurley. $1,073 in favor of the New York State Department of Frank Tantillo and Son L.L.C., Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed d.b.a. Tantillo Farm, Gardiner. Nov. 25. $1,383 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and J. Roccos’s Steakhouse L.L.C., Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 25. d.b.a. J. Rocco’s Steakhouse and Speakeasy, Shandaken. $1,034 in G5 Capital Partners L.L.C., Stone favor of the New York State DepartRidge. $1,034 in favor of the New ment of Labor and the Department York State Department of Labor of Taxation and Finance, Albany. and the Department of Taxation Filed Nov. 26. and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

Jimmy’s Place, Milton. $3,178 in Gangale Windows and Doors, El- favor of the New York State Departlenville. $1,034 in favor of the New ment of Taxation and Finance, AlYork State Department of Labor bany. Filed Nov. 25. and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26. Kings Town Inc., Kingston. $34,389 in favor of the New York GCIA Inc., Highland. $1,632 in State Department of Taxation and favor of the New York State Depart- Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 2. ment of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

Lalo Drywall Inc., New Paltz. $1,034 in favor of the New York Gee-O Construction Corp., Rif- State Department of Labor and the ton. $1,175 in favor of the New York Department of Taxation and FiState Department of Labor and the nance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

Larome Sanx Inc., Highland. $1,034 in favor of the New York Glassking, Milton. $2,083 in favor State Department of Labor and the of the New York State Department Department of Taxation and Fiof Taxation and Finance, Albany. nance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

Filed Dec. 2.

Lopiano and Company Inc., Grand Lodge of New York Grand Kingston. $1,034 in favor of the Lodge Independent Order of New York State Department of Odd Fellows, Highland. $1,034 in Labor and the Department of favor of the New York State Depart- Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed ment of Labor and the Department Nov. 26. of Taxation and Finance, Albany.

Filed Nov. 26.

Mizerak Mechanical Inc., Kingston. $5,467 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Dec. 2.

Nature’s Bountiful Aromas, Kingston. $3,751 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

New Modena Mart Inc., Modena. $862 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

New Paltz United Methodist Church, New Paltz. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

New York Best Furniture Delivery Service Inc., Ellenville. $461 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

New York Pest Solutions Inc., Saugerties. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

Oxclove Workshop Ltd., Kingston. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

Paul’s Kitchen Inc., New Paltz. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

Peoples II Inc., Ulster Park. $982 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

Peppino’s of Rosendale Inc., Rosendale. $136 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

Ram Drywall Inc., Highland. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

Ray Chung Construction, Highland. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

Stan Decker Excavating and Paving, Kerhonkson. $607 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

Reidbuild Consultancy L.L.C., West Shokan. $576 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

Tornadic Cuisine Inc., d.b.a. Reservoir Inn, Lake Katrine. $925 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

Richard 1st Beauty Supply and Health Aids Inc., d.b.a. Columbia, Kingston. $993 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

RKSM Inc., d.b.a. Associated Supermarket, Rosendale. $1,184 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

Robinson Brothers Electrical Contractors Inc., Kingston. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

Robinson’s Refuse Service Inc., Highland. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

Rock the Top Tent Rentals, Clintondale. $2,852 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant Inc., Kingston. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

S.M.G. Holding Inc., Ellenville. $104 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

Tri-County Restorations and Construction Inc., Wallkill. $2,235 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

Cipriati, John Jr., et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 250-252 Washington St., Newburgh 12550. Filed Aug. 13.

Boateng, Agyenim, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $399,808 affecting property located at 20 Jefferson St., Woodbury 10930. Filed Aug. 9.

Colantuono, Peter W., et al. Filed

by Santander Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $368,000 affecting property located at 13 Ridge Road, Carmel 10512. Filed Nov. 18.

Bonnes, Michael P., et al. Filed

by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $250,000 affecting property located at 464 Coldenham Road, Vesuvio Restaurant, Highland. Walden. Filed Aug. 9. $1,034 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Booth, Ann G., et al. Filed by Department of Taxation and Fi- Deutsche Bank National Trust nance, Albany. Filed Nov. 26.

Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $880,000 afVillage Hospitality Inn Corp., El- fecting property located at 4 Rocky lenville. $1,341 in favor of the New Road, Cold Spring 10516. Filed York State Department of Labor Nov. 22.

Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

Broccoli, Joseph F., et al. Filed

by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Village Veterinary Practice of Action: seeks to foreclose on a Lower Westchester P.C., d.b.a. mortgage to secure an unspecified Village Animal Clinic, New Paltz. amount affecting property located $3,731 in favor of the New York at 24 Werner Heights Road, Florida State Department of Taxation and 10921. Filed Aug. 13.

Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

Cambizaca, Juan, et al. Filed by Wind Currents Communica- U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to tions Inc., Woodstock. $957 in foreclose on a mortgage to secure favor of the New York State Depart- $305,910 affecting property loment of Taxation and Finance, Al- cated at 136 Towners Road, Carmel 10512. Filed Nov. 19. bany. Filed Nov. 25.

X K Vate Inc., Middletown. $21,000 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed Nov. 19.

Lis Pendens

The following filings indicated a legal Sacred, New Paltz. $1,129 in favor action has been initiated, the outof the New York State Department come of which may affect the title to of Taxation and Finance, Albany. the property listed.

Filed Nov. 25.

Abrams, Arnold J., et al. Filed by Samtor Realty L.L.C., Phoenicia. RBS Citizens N.A. Action: seeks to $817 in favor of the New York State foreclose on a mortgage to secure Department of Taxation and Fi- $132,000 affecting property located at 223 Plank Road, Shandaken. nance, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

Filed Nov. 25.

Samurai of New Paltz Inc., New Paltz. $1,509 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Nov. 25.

Bertuzzi, Ernest Jr., et al. Filed by Hudson City Savings Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $655,000 affecting property located at 14 Cranberry Pond Road, Putnam Valley. Filed Nov. 18.

Athens, Christopher J., et al. Filed

by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $359,650 affecting property located at 254 Echo Hill Court, Saugerties 12477. Filed Nov. 29.

Savona and Sons Inc., d.b.a. Plaza Pizza, Kingston. $208 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Belony, Lude, et al. Filed by The Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to Nov. 26. secure $174,800 affecting property located at 27 Clark St., Newburgh 12550. Filed Aug. 12.

Fucile, Timothy J., et al. Filed by EverBank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $240,000 affecting property located at 16 Crosshill Road, Mahopac 10541.

Filed Nov. 18.

Koeppen, Robert E. Jr., et al. Filed

by Ulster Savings Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $75,000 affecting property located at 905 Sawkill Road Kingston 12401. Filed Nov. 29.

Gardiner, Laura, et al. Filed by PNC Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $521,100 affecting property located at 27 Annabelle Lane, Warwick 10990. Filed Aug. 13.

Kololyan, Levon, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $288,000 affecting property located at 200 Tamerisk Lane, No. 235, New Windsor 12553. Filed Aug. 13.

Cosenza, Jon, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 39 Riozzi Court, Saugerties 12477. Filed Dec. 2.

Giametta, Charles T., et al. Filed

by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $134,750 affecting property located at 8, 10 and 14-16 Ridgeview Lane, Marlboro 12542.

Filed Nov. 22.

Krum, Joseph, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 110 Pine St., Kingston 12401. Filed Nov. 25.

Crisafi, Alexis, et al. Filed by Ulster Savings Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $257,551 affecting property located at 1420 Old Ford Road, Gardiner 12561. Filed Nov. 27.

Hirsch, Stacy, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $528,000 affecting property located at 311 Drewville Road, Carmel 10512. Filed Nov. 14.

Kurtz, Frederic A., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $316,000 affecting property located at 63 Mill St., Cornwall 12518. Filed Aug. 13.

Dahlquist, Stephen, et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $230,000 affecting property located at 1 High Ridge Road, Mahopac.

Filed Nov. 14.

Horyt, David J., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $144,000 affecting property located at 82 Floradan Road, Putnam Valley 10579. Filed Nov. 18.

Larson-McLean, Julie, et al. Filed

by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 8 Sandburg Court, Middletown 10941. Filed Aug. 12.

Davis, Charles Alan, et al. Filed by Ulster Savings Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $132,500 affecting property located at 137 Whispell Road, West Shokan 12494. Filed Nov. 27.

Ingenito, Gregory, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $169,560 affecting property located at 18 Via Lipari, Monroe 10950. Filed Aug. 13.

Deabreau, Marcos, et al. Filed

by Deutsche Bank National Trust Cardwell, Mathew D., et al. Filed Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a

by PHH Mortgage Corp. Action: mortgage to secure an unspecified seeks to foreclose on a mortgage amount affecting property located to secure $110,200 affecting prop- at 246 Old Kings Highway, Lake erty located at 2 L W. Fortune Road, Katrine 12449. Filed Nov. 26.

Middletown 10941. Filed Aug. 13.

Dergham, C. Dergham, et al.

Cariddo, David, et al. Filed by Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. AcEmigrant Bank. Action: seeks to tion: seeks to foreclose on a mortforeclose on a mortgage to secure gage to secure $220,000 affecting $150,000 affecting property located property located at 250 Hurley Ave., at 55 Cherry Hill Road, Carmel. Kingston 12401. Filed Nov. 27.

Filed Nov. 19.

Detellez, Nohemi Cid, et al. Filed Cattau, Cheryl, et al. Filed by Wells by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure foreclose on a mortgage to secure $319,500 affecting property located an unspecified amount affecting at 393 Mount Orange Road, Midproperty located at 2651 New Pros- dletown 10940. Filed Aug. 12. pect Road, Pine Bush 12566. Filed Nov. 29.

Dubovy, Hilton L., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: Ciarelli, Michael A. Jr., et al. Filed seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to

by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Ac- secure an unspecified amount aftion: seeks to foreclose on a mort- fecting property located at 16 Rousgage to secure $125,000 affecting ner Lane, New Paltz 12561. Filed property located at 105 S. Wood- Nov. 29. land Way, Unit 28, Ellenville 12428.

Filed Nov. 26.

Flores, Jose E. Jr., et al. Filed by Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $211,105 affecting property located at 231 Spruce St., New Windsor 12553.

Filed Aug. 13.

Larsson, Patricia, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $222,900 affecting property located at 18 Winnebago Road, Putnam Valley 10579. Filed Nov. 26.

Juarez, Rufino, et al. Filed by OneWest Bank F.S.B. Action: seeks to Laux, Lori J., et al. Filed by Wells foreclose on a mortgage to secure Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to $187,000 affecting property lo- foreclose on a mortgage to secure cated at 24 Van Buren St., Kingston $185,250 affecting property located 12401. Filed Nov. 22. at 194 E. Main St., Washingtonville 10992. Filed Aug. 12.

Khan, Asif Ud Doula, et al. Filed

by Chase Home Finance L.L.C. Ac- Macnear, Beth, et al. Filed by Oction: seeks to foreclose on a mort- wen Loan Servicing L.L.C. Action: gage to secure $333,700 affecting seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to property located at 38 Nottingham secure an unspecified amount afWay, Mahopac. Filed Nov. 14. fecting property located at 17 Valley Ave., Walden 12586. Filed Aug. 13.

Kiley, Darcy A., et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Mandara, John C., et al. Filed Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a by The Bank of New York Melmortgage to secure $276,500 affect- lon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a ing property located at 296 Lovell mortgage to secure an unspecified St., Mahopac 10541. Filed Nov. 15. amount affecting property located at 26 Kelly Ridge Road, Carmel Knapp, Cornelius P., et al. Filed by 10512. Filed Nov. 18.

Sierra Holdings L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure Martin, Susan A., et al. Filed by $25,000 affecting property located Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: in Kerhonkson. Filed Nov. 22. seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $187,220 affecting property loKnapp, Richard J., et al. Filed by cated at 1 Patterson Village Court, No. Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: 1-L, Patterson 12563. Filed Nov. 21. seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $118,367 affecting property Matkin, Charles, et al. Filed by located at 5 Penny Lane, Rochester Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to 12446. Filed Dec. 2. foreclose on a mortgage to secure $252,700 affecting property located at 56 Chapman Road, Garrison 10524. Filed Nov. 18.

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FACTS&FIGURES Meakim, Christine E., et al. Filed

by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $194,400 affecting property located at 24 Highland Ave., Cornwall-on-Hudson 12518.

Filed Aug. 12.

Menkens, Deborah A., et al. Filed

by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $165,000 affecting property located at 1 Sean Court, Rock Tavern 12575. Filed Aug. 13.

Richardson, Pamela, et al. Filed

by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $322,700 affecting property located at 149 Schrade Road, Kent Lakes 10512. Filed Nov. 20.

Robertson, Nephaterie E., et al.

Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $214,677 affecting property located at 14 Second St., Walden 12586. Filed Aug. 9.

Miller, James, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $235,330 affecting property located at 178 Clinton St., Montgomery 12549. Filed Aug. 12.

Rodriguez, Amilcar, et al. Filed by the State of New York Mortgage Agency. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $233,551 affecting property located at 47 Cora Rose Lane, Deerpark 12746.

Filed Aug. 13.

Mora, Cesar A., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $297,000 affecting property located at 63 Mathes St., Lake Peekskill 10537. Filed Nov. 20.

Rodriguez, Carmen, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $329,850 affecting property located at 245 Robinson Ave., Newburgh 12550. Filed Aug. 12.

Muth, John, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $221,250 affecting property located at 117 Tinker St., Woodstock 12498.

Filed Dec. 2.

Ross, Craig, et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $210,000 affecting property located at 414 Dubois Road, Wallkill 12589.

Filed Dec. 2.

Oshea, Michael T., et al. Filed

by Chase Home Finance L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 17 Montrose Drive, Carmel 10512. Filed Nov. 22.

Sawick, Edward J., et al. Filed

by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $261,000 affecting property located at 302 Hasbrouck Ave., Kingston 12401. Filed Nov. 27.

Ost, Jerilynn, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $187,400 affecting property located at 12 Corwin Place, Lake Katrine 12449. Filed Nov. 25.

Schech, Edmund, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $265,000 affecting property located at 156 Shindagen Hill Road, Carmel 10512. Filed Nov. 26.

Ouderkirk, Thomas, et al. Filed

by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $300,000 affecting property located at 655 Ridgebury Road, Slate Hill 10973. Filed Aug. 9.

Smith, Gregory C. Jr., et al. Filed

by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $260,640 affecting property located at 10 Reed Court, Washingtonville Pinto, Wilson, et al. Filed by Bank 10992. Filed Aug. 13. of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure Snell, Alethia, et al. Filed by JPM$327,000 affecting property locat- organ Chase Bank N.A. Action: ed at 101 Archer Road, Mahopac seeks to foreclose on a mortgage 10541. Filed Nov. 21. to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 420 Ranaghan, Keith, et al. Filed by The Cornwall Meadows Lane, Patterson Bank of New York Mellon. Action: 12563. Filed Nov. 26. seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $331,000 affecting property Squillante, Joseph R. Jr., et al. located at 372 Lake Shore Drive, Ma- Filed by Federal National Morthopac 10541. Filed Nov. 19. gage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure Reagan, Carl D., et al. Filed by $132,000 affecting property located Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: at 8 Thornwood Road, Carmel seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to 10512. Filed Nov. 15. secure $116,409 affecting property located at 22 Dashville Road, Rifton 12471. Filed Dec. 2.

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Stamp, Daren J., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $199,500 affecting property located at 2286 Route 32, Saugerties 12477. Filed Nov. 25.

Wray, Dwight, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $255,200 affecting property located at 32 Victoria Drive, Newburgh 12550. Filed Aug. 9.

Malvai Enterprises Inc., d.b.a.

Jewelry Expression III, 1086 Morton Blvd., Kingston 12401.

Filed Nov. 22.

Hudson Valley Polygraph Services, 13 Dickison Road, Westtown, c/o Darrell Allen Honkala.

Filed July 15.

Tibet House U.S. Inc., d.b.a. Men- Ill Will Records, P.O. Box 49, West la, 375 Pantherkill Road, Phoenicia Camp 12490, c/o William D. Ducas.

Stein, Peter C., et al. Filed by Wells Zwiefel, David Jared, et al. Filed 12464. Filed Nov. 22.

Filed Dec. 2.

Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: foreclose on a mortgage to secure seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to Tricky Notebooks Inc., d.b.a. Ivy Collection, Gifts From Roads $375,000 affecting property located secure $156,000 affecting property The Holloway Collection, 958 Less Traveled, 152 Pearl St., Kingsat 2 Ross Lane, Middletown 10941. located at 128 Emerson St., Kings- Church Road, Saugerties 12477. ton 12401, c/o Donna Ivy Wilkes.

Filed Aug. 12. ton 12401. Filed Nov. 27.

Filed Nov. 22.

Filed Nov. 22.

Tillman, Tyrone, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mort- Mechanic’s Liens gage to secure $210,000 affecting property located at 820 Silver Lake Carlisle Construction MateriScotchtown Road, Middletown als Inc., as owner. $255,709 as claimed by PDD Contracting 10941. Filed Aug. 9.

L.L.C., Nassau. Property: 9 HudVargas, Edy E., et al. Filed by Na- son Crossing Drive, Hamptontionstar Mortgage L.L.C. Action: burgh. Filed Nov. 29. seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $168,139 affecting property Kent Materials L.L.C., as owner. located at 134 West St., Newburgh $179,000 as claimed by AMA Excavation Inc., Mahopac. Property: 12550. Filed Aug. 9.

Kent Materials Site, Route 52, Kent Vogler, John S., et al. Filed by 10512. Filed Nov. 20.

RBS Citizens N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure Locasio, Douglas, as owner. $6,466 $210,000 affecting property located as claimed by New Millennium at 10 Deerfield Road, Patterson. Home Improvement Inc., Mahopac. Property: 17 Tamarin Drive, Filed Nov. 26.

Carmel. Filed Nov. 19.

Wagner, Mark, heir to the estate of Frank H. Wagner, et al. Filed Orelans Homebuilders Inc.,

by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: Bensalem, Pa. $3,414 as claimed by seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to Sampaul Contracting Inc., Jackson, secure $469,342 affecting property N.J. Property: 19 Iris Lane, Middlelocated at 27 Everett Road, Carmel town 10940. Filed Dec. 2.

10512. Filed Nov. 25.

Perrone, Kimberly, as owner.

Webber, William K., et al. Filed by $12,387 as claimed by Charles R. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: Soltys, West Hurley. Property: in seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to Saugerties. Filed Nov. 22. secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 5 Franko Reddings, Joanne, as owner.

Drive, Kerhonkson 12446. Filed $17,470 as claimed by Atlantic Nov. 29.

Mechanical Contracting L.L.C., Wallkill. Property: 2 Pound Ridge Willey, Robert, et al. Filed by Bank Crossing, Newburgh. Filed Nov. 26. of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $202,769 affecting property located at 77 Marian Court, Warwick New Businesses 10990. Filed Aug. 9.

This paper is not responsible for tyWilliams, Nancy Anne, et al. pographical errors contained in the Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank original filings.

N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 18 Glendale Road, Carmel 10512. Doing Business As Filed Nov. 25.

CRMP Enterprises Inc., d.b.a.

Wilson, Paul J., et al. Filed by PDQ Printing, 8 New Paltz Plaza, Hudson Valley Federal Credit New Paltz 12561. Filed Nov. 26.

Union. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $127,500 Expert Painting and Wallcoveraffecting property located at 286 ing Company Inc., d.b.a. Eye Spy Browns Road, Walden 12586. Filed Home and Property ManageAug. 12. ment, 2337 Route 28A, Olivebridge 12461. Filed Nov. 22.

Partnerships

Lizette Rachel Cosmetics and Skincare, Cutting Corner, 223 Boices Lane, Kingston 12401, c/o Lizette R. Alvarez. Filed Dec. 2.

Blue Mt. Mobile Home Park, 29 Fawn Road, Saugerties, c/o Matthew Schlosser and Kelly Schlosser. Oak Nut Taxidermy, 2265 Route 44-55, Gardiner 12525, c/o Shaun Filed Nov. 29.

T. Byrne. Filed Nov. 22.

Sole Proprietorships 13 Love, 167 Bull Mills Road, Chester, c/o Jacob Glum. Filed July 15.

Off the Block Recording, 45 Grand St., Second floor, Suite 1, Newburgh 12550, c/o Samuel Allan Weissman. Filed July 15.

On Point Property Management, Betty Jeans Hair and Nails, 103 Rose Mountain Road, Big Indi321 Liberty St., Newburgh an 12410, c/o Logan James Scarth.

12550, c/o Habiba Abdur-Ra- Filed Nov. 25. him. Filed July 15.

Seven Oaks, 16 Canal Drive, GoBob ‘n’ Weave, 197 Boices Lane, deffroy 12729, c/o Heather Ann Kingston 12401, c/o Katie L. Johnson. Filed July 15.

Brandt. Filed Nov. 22.

Shiloh Musical Instruments, DN Property Rehab, 371A Marcott 5760 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson Road, Rosendale 12419, c/o Duane 12446, c/o Timothy J. Guiher. Filed Donald North Jr. Filed Dec. 2.

Nov. 26.

Ducktown Deli Market, 238 Stockade Property Management, Walsh Ave., New Windsor 12553, P.O. Box 2523, Kingston 12402, c/o c/o Samerra Mohamed Zraidi. Eric J. Kitchen. Filed Nov. 25.

Filed July 16.

T.L.B. Farm’s, 342, 328-338 Elaine Drucker LMT, 200 Union Bloomingburgh Road, Wallkill, c/o St., Glasco 12432, c/o Elaine D. Pierre P. Belle. Filed July 16.

Drucker. Filed Nov. 25.

The Purple Pug, 4 Vista Court, Elizabeth Isles NY, 3417 Whisper- Warwick 10990, c/o Kristy McCaring Hills, Chester 10918, c/o Valerie thy. Filed July 15.

E. Swinton. Filed July 16.

Transformed Beauty Salon, 46-3 First Capitol Barber Salon, 585- Cromwell Terrace, New Windsor 587 Broadway, Kingston 12401, c/o 12553, c/o Sashauna T. Dorsey.

Robert O. Curry. Filed Dec. 2.

Filed July 15.

First Choice Novelties, 167 Vulcan Enterprises, 28 Middle St., Bullmill Road, Chester, c/o Jacob Apt. 2, Goshen 10924, c/o Zachary Glum. Filed July 15.

W. George. Filed July 16.

Genesis General Contracting and Painting, 305 Building 20, Apt. A, Hurley Ave., Kingston 12401, c/o David A. Friedman. Filed Nov. 26.

Water Action Compliance Assistance and Planning, P.O. Box 1342, Olivebridge 12461, c/o Christina M. Falk. Filed Nov. 26.

Gilmore Tree Service, 112 Pine Web Page Rescue, 184 Brookline Drive, New Windsor 12553, c/o Ave., Middletown, c/o Peter Paul Patrick Gilmore. Filed July 15.

Kessler. Filed July 16.

Greenman Enterprises, 20 Solazzo Lane, Highland 12528, c/o Jason M. Dempsey. Filed Nov. 27.

Worth Buying, 2 N. Main St., Florida, c/o Andrea D. Muster. Filed July 15.

LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Formation of Ground Floor Coworking LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 8/20/13. 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 c/o 96 Homestead Place, New Rochelle, NY 10801.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59057 Notice of Formation of a limited liability company (LLC): Name: TEASEED LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/02/2013. 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 C/O TEASEED LLC, 2 Canfield Avenue apartment #730, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date. #59065 Notice of Formation of GLENCOE FUNDINGCO, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/22/13. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: United Corporate Services, Inc., 10 Bank St., Ste. 560, White Plains, NY 10606. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59070 Notice of Formation of theSocialBites.com, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/26/13. 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, 816 Wildwood Court, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59071 Notice of Formation of Laurel Valley Productions LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/22/13. Office location: Westchester County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 60 High Point Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59073 Notice of Formation of Law Office of Christopher L. Mangold, PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/15/13. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Mindy Eisenberg Stark, CPA, 88 Bonnie Meadow Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Purpose: practice the profession of law. #59074 Notice of Formation of Sedona Taphouse Larchmont, NY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/17/13.

Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: c/o United Corporate Services, Inc., 10 Bank St., Ste. 560, White Plains, NY 10606, the registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59075

Windy Partners LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 9/26/13. Office: Westchester Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to 24 Cecilia Ln. Pleasantville, NY 10570. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59076 Surchin Legal Recruiting, LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 9/25/13. Office: Westchester. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to 29 Alta Vista Cir. Irvington, NY 10533. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59077 22 Lexington Avenue LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 10/15/13. Office: Westchester. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to P.O Box 362 Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59078 Notice of Formation of Jessica L. Jimenez, PLLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 8/20/13. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the PLLC, 165 Beech St. Eastchester, NY 10709. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59081 Notice of Formation Basha LLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY 8/21/2013. Off. Loc.: Westchester Cnty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 22 Pheasant Dr., Armonk, NY 10504. Purpose: all lawful activities. #59082 Notice of Formation of 4th & Forth LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/30/13. Offc.

Loc: Westchester Cty. Sec of State as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Mail process to the LLC, U.S. Corp Agents Inc., 7014 13th ave, Ste 202, BK,NY 11228 for any lawful purpose. #59083 15 UMBERTO PLACE, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/25/2013. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 15 Umberto Place, Yonkers, NY 10701. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59084 Notice of formation of Automated Document Imaging, LLC, Art of Org. filed with SSNY on 8/1/13.

Off. Loc. Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail any process to the LLC c/o US Corp.

Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave., Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228.

Purpose: any lawful business activity. #59087 Notice of Formation of Fred M. Weiler, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/28/13. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: United Corporate Services, Inc., 10 Bank St., Ste. 560, White Plains, NY 10606. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59088

MEC & ASSOCIATES, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/17/2013. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Michael Meyers, 12 Autumn Ridge Court, Katonah, NY 10536. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59089 Notice of Formation of PIZZAZZLES, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/4/13. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Jessica Torena, 110 Paulding Lane, P.O. Box 643, Crompond, NY 10517. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #59092 Notice of Formation of KENDALL LAND MANAGEMENT LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/18/13. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 4406 Martha Ave., Yonkers, NY 10704. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #59093 NOTICE OF FORMATION of Stonewall Strategic Solutions LLC Art. of Org filed Secíy of State (SSNY) 10/30/13. Office location: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 38 Stonewall Circle, West Harrison, NY 10604.

Purpose: any lawful activities. #59094 TRYTON SOLUTIONS, LLC, Auth. filed with the SSNY on 10/25/2013. Office loc: Westchester County. LLC formed in DE on 09/26/2006. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 100 Great Meadow Rd. Ste. 108, Wethersfield, CT 06109.

Address required to be maintained in DE: 100 Great Meadow Rd. Ste. 108, Wethersfield, CT 06109. Cert of Formation filed with DE Div. of Corps, 401 Federal St., Suite 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59095 Notice of Formation of 2605 SEDGWICK LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/16/13. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Sanford Glatzer, 670 Post Road Route 22, Ste. 121, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59096 Notice of Formation of Jenny Hirsch Health Coaching LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/10/13.

Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 32 Meadow Place, Rye, NY 10580. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59097

W MAIN LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/01/2013.

Office loc: Westchester County.

SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: William Malgieri, 10 W Main St, Elmsford, NY 10523. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59098 911 Renovation Westchester LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 10/18/13. Office: Westchester Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to c/o Daniel Singer 500 Executive Blvd. Elmsford, NY 10523. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59099 Dune Crest Lodge LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 10/3/13. Office: Westchester Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to c/o Stuart Berg One N. Broadway #1004 White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59100 Asap Solutions U.S.A, LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 10/2/13. Office: Westchester Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to 231 Egmont Ave. Mount Vernon, NY 10553.

Purpose: any lawful activity. #59101 911 Renovation LI LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 10/18/13.

Office: Westchester Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to c/o Daniel Singer 500 Executive Blvd. Elmsford, NY 10523. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59102 911 Renovation Connecticut LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 10/18/13. Office: Westchester Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to c/o Daniel Singer 500 Executive Blvd. Elmsford, NY 10523. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59103 Champions 220 West 93RD Street LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 10/21/13.

Office: Westchester Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to c/o Steven Bank 333 5th Ave. Pelham, NY 10803.

Purpose: any lawful activity. #59104 Champions 10H at 215 West 88th Street LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 10/18/13. Office: Westchester Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to c/o Steven Bank 333 5th Ave. Pelham, NY 10803. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59105 Ascent Realty LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 10/11/13. Office: Westchester Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to c/o David R. Wiener 600 Mamaroneck Ave-5th Flr. Harrison, NY 10528. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59106

SPARKY FORSYTH LLC, Authority filed with the SSNY on 07/29/2013. Office loc: Westchester County. LLC formed in DE on 05/17/2013. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 63 Brevoort Ln, Rye, NY 10580. Address required to be maintained in DE: 1679 S. Dupont Hwy, Ste 100, Dover DE 19901. Cert of Formation filed with DE Div. of Corps, 401 Federal St., Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59107 Notice of Formation of 139 HEIGHTS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/1/13. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 111 North Central Park Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59108 Talking Alternatives, LLC , filed with NY Secy. of State on October 17, 2013. Office location is 35 Brandon Drive, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549. Sec. of State is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to United Sates Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave. Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose of business of the LLC is any lawful act or activity. #59109 Champions 12D at 215 West 88th Street LLC Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 10/18/13. Office: Westchester Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to c/o Steven Bank 333 5th Ave. Pelham, NY 10803. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59110 FMFS OF 125, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/12/2013. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 7 Renaissance Square Fifth Fl., White Plains, NY 10601. Reg Agent: James Bitzonis, 7 Renaissance Square Fifth Fl., White Plains, NY 10601.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59111 Notice of Formation of ODD GUY RECORDS, LLC. Arts. of Org. was filed with SSNY on 11/4/13.

Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 800 Westchester Ave. #N-611, Rye Brook, NY 10573.

Purpose: all lawful activities. #59112 Notice of Formation of Be Your Best Occupational and Physical Therapy Services, PLLC (PLLC).

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/1/13. Office Location: Westchester County.

SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 111 Ralph Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59114

Notice of Formation of SVSVO, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/11/2013. 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, 82 Millard Ave. Bronxville, NY 10708. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59115 Notice of formation of 26 CHESTNUT ST LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Sectíy of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/4/2013. Office in 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, 780 Wildwood Ct Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Purpose: Real estate. #59116 Flawless skin boutique LLC. Arts of Org. filed NY Secy of State (SSNY) 10/30/13.

Office:Westchester Co. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy to 321 Wood St. Mahopac, NY 10541. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59118 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). NAME: Westchester House Hunters LLC, Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/24/2013. 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: The LLC, Westchester House Hunters; 4 Foxwood Drive Apt 7. Pleasantville, NY 10570.

Purpose: any lawful business activity. #59124 Notice of Formation of 1581 BRONXDALE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/5/13. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Sanford Glatzer, 670 Post Road Route 22, Ste. 121, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59125 Notice of Formation of Village Creamery & Sweet Shop LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/25/13. 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, 40 Roosevelt Dr. Valhalla, NY 10595. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59126 Notice of Formation of 137 EAST 233rd 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 273 Devoe Avenue,Yonkers, NY 10705.

Articles of Organization of the LLC filed with the SSNY on November 13, 2013. Purpose: Any lawful act(s). #59127 KEYSTONE ADVISORY GROUP LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/13/2013. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 8 Munson Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59128

Notice of Formation of GRASSY SPRAIN LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/3/13. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Cardillo & Corbett, 29 Broadway, Suite 1710, NY, NY 10006. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #59129 Notice of Formation of CFD Global Ventures, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with Dept of State on Sept 26, 2013. 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, 195 North Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59130 61 NORTH BROADWAY, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/12/2013. Office loc: Westchetser County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Corporation Service Company, 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207. Reg Agent: Corporation Service Company, 80 State St., Albany, NY 12207 Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59131 NOTICE OF FORMATION of 24 Locust Lane Associates, LLC Art. of Org filed Secíy of State (SSNY) 11/19/13. Office location: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to One Hunter Ave, Armonk, NY 10504. Purpose: any lawful activities. #59132 JACKSON 427, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/08/2013. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 430 Center Ave., Mamaroneck, NY 10543.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59133 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). NAME: NARVEN Co, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/23/13 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: The LLC, 233 Hessian Hills Road, Croton on Hudson, New York 10520, principal business location of the LLC. Purpose: wholesale pharmaceutical sales. #59135 GARYTAXMAN AND SON, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/20/2013. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 1360 Sunny Ridge Road, Mohegan Lake, NY 10547. Reg Agent: Gary Reing, 1360 Sunny Ridge Road, Mohegan Lake, NY 10547.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59136

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NORTH CREEK ADVISORS, LLC, Authority filed with the SSNY on 08/28/2013. Office loc: Westchester County. LLC formed in DE on 02/09/2010. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 50 Main Street, Ste 355, White Plains, NY 10606. Address required to be maintained in DE: 2711 Centerville Rd, Ste 400 Wilmington DE 19808. Cert of Formation filed with DE Div. of Corps, 401 Federal St., Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59137 Notice is hereby given that an Application for an On-Premises Liquor License Serial number 1274812 has been applied for by the undersigned in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 61 Main St., Tarrytown, N Y 10591, Westchester County; /s/ CUTNEY CULINARY CONCEPTS LLC. d/b/a The Twisted Oak Restaurant & Bar #59138 Notice of formation of MY BAILIWICK, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Sectíy of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/8/2013. Office in 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, 1380 Journeys End Rd Croton on Hudson, NY 10520. Purpose: Executive Coaching #59139 QUENTIN HOLDINGS LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/08/2013. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 50 Ogden Rd., Scarsdale, NY 10583. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59140 Notice of Formation of Olivia & Coco Bath and Body Boutique, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/25/2013. Office location: Westchester County.

Principal office of LLC: 46 Brosnan Pl, Yonkers, NY 10707.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the address of its principal office.

Purpose: Any lawful activity. #59141 Notice of formation of RICKER CAR CONSULTING LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Sectíy of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/7/2013.

Office in 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, 117 Elk Ave New Rochelle, NY 10804. Purpose: Car consulting #59142

HUDSON TAP & GRILLE LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/20/2013. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 100 River St, Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59143 Notice of Formation of Shade 23, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 8/26/13. 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, 5 Hutchinson Avenue.

Scarsdale, NY 10583. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59144 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Guillaro Pictures LLC. Articles of Org. filed with the Sec of State of NY (SSNY) on 11-14-13.

Office location: WESTCHESTER County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served.

The PO address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: 75 Random Farms Dr. Chappaqua NY 10514.

Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #59145 THE ANNUAL RETURN OF THE GOLUB FAMILY FOUNDATION, INC for the year ended 11/30/13 is available at its principal office located at 7 Trailís End Chappaqua, NY 10514 914.238.4440 for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days hereof. Principal Manager of the Foundation is Gerry Golub #59146 STAAR VETERINARY TECHNICIAN PLLC; Articles of Organization filed 11/19/2013; Westchester County; SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process may be served.

Address for mailing copy of process: 85 Broad St, Hawthorne, NY 10532-1717; Purpose: Veterinary Technician; Perpetuity. #59147 Notice of Formation of 906 Madison Street LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/27/13. Office location: Westchester County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Daniel Gabay, 242 E. 19th St., Apt. 7G, New York, NY 10003. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59148 Notice of Formation of Irwin Gene Real Estate, LLC (the ìLLCî): Articles of Org. filed with Secretary of State of NY (ìSSNYî) on 10/11/2013. Off. Loc.: Westchester Cty. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail any process to the LLC at 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 100, Armonk, NY 10504. Purpose: any lawful purpose or activity. #59149

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Notice of Formation of 102 South Kensico Avenue LLC, a domestic limited liability company. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/09/12. NY Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 930 Barberry Road, Yorktown Heights, New York 10598. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Ad# 59122 IMAGING SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER, P.L.L.C., a Prof.

LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/07/2013. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 244 Westchester Ave., White Plains, NY 10604. Purpose: To Practice The Profession Of Medicine. Ad# 59123 Notice of Formation of Two Moons Handbags, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/31/2013. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: P.O. Box 195, Armonk, NY 10504. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Ad# 59120 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name: RAJAHD, LLC. Certificate of Conversion filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/18/13 which is effective date of Certificate of Conversion from Partnership to LLC. Office location is Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process against LLC to Harriton & Furrer, LLP, 84 Business Park Drive, Suite 302, Armonk, New York 10504. Purpose of LLC: to engage in any lawful act or activity. Neither a member of the LLC, a manager of the LLC managed by a manager or managers nor an agent of the LLC (including a person having more than one such capacity) is liable for any debts, obligations or liabilities of the LLC or each other, whether arising in tort, contract or otherwise, solely by reason of being such member, manager or agent or acting (or omitting to act) in such capacities or participating (as an employee, consultant, contractor or otherwise) in the conduct of the business of the LLC. Ad# 59119

INDEX NO.: 65580/2012. Filed Date: 11/21/2013.

PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS. MORTGAGED PREMISES: 4 WESTERN DR., ARDSLEY, NY 10502.

(Section: 6.80, Block: 56, Lot: 22.1 f/k/a Sheet: 6A, Block: 1111, Lot: 100 f/k/a Sheet: 6A, Block: 1111, Lot: 57 & 59).

STATE OF NEW YORK. SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THELXS 2006-2N Plaintiff, -againstUNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF LOUIS PASCONE, if they be living and if they be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendants who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the Complaint, INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #10,” inclusive the last ten names being fictitious and unknown to Plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the persons, tenants, occupants, or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): You are hereby summoned to answer the Amended Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Amended Complaint is not served with this Proposed Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Proposed Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Proposed Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: New Rochelle, N.Y. November 19, 2013.

Signed Pursuant to 22 NYCRR Section 130-1.1-a /s/_________________ Jonathan Pollack, Esq. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway Attorneys for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street, Ste. 210 New Rochelle, NY 10801 p. 914-636-8900 f. 914-636-8901 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-226-5697 or visit the Department's website at www.dfs.ny.gov.

FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to "save" your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner's distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. # 59134

FACES& PLACES Fundraising on the menu Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester (HPCW) recently held a fundraising dinner at The Brazen Fox Restaurant in White Plains.

Guests enjoyed a meal from which a portion of the proceeds were donated to HPCW. 1. HPCW board member and Hastingson-Hudson resident Michele Geller (third from left) with family and friends.

2. HPCW board member and White Plains resident William F. Flooks Jr., (far right) with family.

3. Norman DiChiara (far right) of White Plains with family and friends.

4.Michael Benenson and his wife Susan Yubas, HPCW board member, both of Rye. 5. From left, top row: Sister Anne Kniphuisen, HPCW Executive Director and White Plains resident Mary K. Spengler; bottom row: Sister Mary Henchey; Sister Rita Dougherty; and HPCW board member Kathleen McArdle of Port Chester.

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Award-winning night

The Women’s Enterprise Development Center’s annual Business Networking Event was held recently at Graziella’s Italian Bistro in White Plains. The Lillian Vernon Award for Community Service was presented to Barbara Venturi, co-founder of AMBAR Realty Corporation L.L.C. and president of the WEDC board. Keynote speaker was consultant Wokie Nwabueze who focused on “Courageous Communication: Your Voice Holds the Key to Business Success,” encouraging women entrepreneurs to speak without fear, ask for what they want and set boundaries in business.

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6.Persephone Zill and Joy Rosenzweig.

7. Rafaelina Ramos, Elizabeth Maitland, Yamile Ramirez and Christina Lagnese.

8. Wokie Nwabueze All photograph identifications are from left unless otherwise noted.

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