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reat Point Studios LLC, the builder and manager of the Lionsgate Studio campus on Wells Avenue in downtown Yonkers, is planning to build a second studio campus in the city, the Business Journal learned during a studio visit and interview with Great Point's CEO Robert Halmi. The Business Journal reported last March that Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano was expecting that at least one and possibly two additional movie studios would be developed in the city. The Business Journal met with Halmi and toured the three new soundstages now ready for

filming to begin at Lionsgate. Two of the stages are 20,0000 square feet, while the third is 10,000 square feet. The stages are built with thick concrete walls, wood floors, no internal columns and gridwork to support lights and sets. Each is supplied with 4,800 amps of electrical service, enough to power 24 typical Westchester single-family homes. Great Point has already announced that it is expanding the Wells Avenue Lionsgate campus at National Resources’ iPark Hudson by adding seven additional 20,000-square-foot soundstages and one additional 10,000-square-foot stage. Additional production facilities and office space also will be created. Approximtely 10 acres of adja-

cent land have been acquired for the expansion. The second location would be at the Rising Ground campus, formerly Leake & Watts at 463 Hawthorne Ave. overlooking the Hudson River. It would have an additional 10 or 12 soundstages and support facilities, according to Halmi. “This will be .. really the mini-Hollywood of the Northeast, Yonkers, right here. We're going to build this first campus with 11 soundstages, we're going to add a campus down the street ... and we'll have the largest film and television facility in the Northeast,” Halmi said. “We've had no problem leasing our stages. We're 92% leased in phase one.” Halmi said that he could

not immediately accommodate five feature films that wanted to begin shooting at Lionsgate and hopes to have additional soundstages available sooner rather than later. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration that had been planned to take place on Lionsgate’s opening day of Jan. 11 in 20,000-square-foot Stage A was canceled due to the surge in Covid cases. However, Lionsgate's first production at the new campus, the second season of the TV comedy series “Run the World,” was set to begin its move-in as planned on opening day. The studio has protocols in place to deal with the threat from Covid and allow production activity to take place. » LIONSGATE

espite the ongoing pandemic, rising inflation, supply chain issues and labor shortages, a new survey finds small and midsize businesses (SMBs) across the country are predicting a bright future. JP Morgan Chase’s 2022 Business Leaders Outlook Survey, released Jan. 5, found 83% of midsize and 71% of small businesses said they were anticipating a good year ahead. Among midsize businesses, 81% anticipated revenue and sales growth in 2022, and 63% of small businesses felt the same. Four out of 10 surveyed SMBs expected an increase in their credit needs in the year ahead, the highest level of anticipation for this change in five years. “As an economist I’m not surprised,” Jim Glassman, head economist for JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking said of this apparent optimism. “We have been tracking these folks every six months, so we’ve been seeing the story emerging throughout the pandemic. “Some of your readers may be surprised there’s so much optimism in the business community when we’re still struggling with this virus,” Glassman added. “The thing to understand is that for most of these folks their business activity is at or higher than where it was prior to the pandemic.” According to Glassman, this stems from improved vaccination rates and the adaptability that most successful entrepreneurs need to succeed even under normal business conditions. » NEW SURVEY

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Exterior of building. Photo by Peter Katz. Specifications for the completed campus at the iPark site include parking for 600 cars and 100 trucks. It will have the capability for originating live TV broadcasts as well as recording them. Camera, lighting and stagehand equipment will be available on-site along with a collecion of props and fully-equipped carpentry areas for building sets. There will be dressing rooms for actors, on-site restaurants and a concierge service to help those working on-site deal with personal needs and logistics such as transportation to an airport. The studio will have the capability to support crews filming on location throughout Westchester and nearby areas. “Yonkers is the perfect place for a movie studio,” Halmi said. “It's very close to Midtown Manhattan. We're right at the train station. It's 25 minutes away from Grand Central station. It's within all the union zones so unions can come to work here as if they're showing up in Midtown Manhattan without any penalty to the filmmakers.” Lionsgate, which obtained naming rights for the production center, currently is headquarted in Santa Monica, California. In addition to producing and distributing motion pictures and TV shows, it owns the cable network Starz. Its film and TV library includes approximately 17,000 titles. Its top films include “The Hunger Games, “John Wick,” “La La Land” and “Rambo.” Halmi expressed appreciation to Mayor Spano and other city offi-

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cials for welcoming Great Point and Lionsgate. He said that Great Point and Lionsgate want to be as community-friendly as possible, and hopes in the future to be able to offer training programs for local youngsters interested in film and TV production as well as developing a way for visitors to be able to observe movies and TV shows being made. The studio has made an arrangement with the Newhouse School at Syracuse University to have juniors and seniors participate in an intern program that will give them the opportunity to gain professional experience. Halmi comes to Great Point and the Lionsgate Studio campus with a solid background in film and TV production. He produced about 250 movies and miniseries for television and his work has won numerous awards. Among his projects was the miniseries originally broadcast on CBS, “Lonesome Dove.” He is credited with founding The Hallmark Channel. His father, the late Robert Halmi Sr., had a distinguished career as a movie and television producer. When asked whether he prefers the role of studio head to the role of active producer and director, Halmi said, “This new phase of my life is the best of both of those worlds. I get to design how films are made, I get to help filmmakers solving problems of equipment or technology … to make their dreams come true,” Halmi said. “I get to be in the weeds a little bit on production. It's really the fun FCBJ

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10,000-square-foot soundstage interior. Photo by Peter Katz. part of making the film without the liability of 'I made a bad movie' or 'I spent too much money,' so I'm happy.” Halmi noted that one effect of Covid has been to boost what already was a growing demand for film and TV content. “There's clearly a run on content; people can't get enough content. Covid in some ways helped that part because there's not much to do. People want to stay home,

they want to watch great stuff, they want to be entertained. Netflix really led the way in delivering that right into your living room in a big way, in a big commitment to programming,” Halmi said. “Right now, Amazon, Disney, Starz, HBO, NBC's Peacock, a lot of people are catching up and they're spending billions and billions to do it.” Halmi said that consumers win because they can sit home and watch whatever they want or go

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Robert Halmi. Photo by Peter Katz. out to a movie theater and see big action films. “What wasn't thought about was where is the infrastructure to make all this product. They have some of it in London and some of it in Los Angeles but not enough of it in the Northeast,” Halmi said. “There's an acute shortage of soundstages to make these shows.” The Regional Film Office for Greater Los Angeles in a “FilmLA” report from April 2021 showed that Los Angeles had 394 stages with 5.3 million square feet spread across 54 facilities. FilmLA had reported that the state of Georgia had 107 soundstages providing 2.0 million square feet of space in 21 studio campuses, while Ontario, Canada, offered 92 soundstages with 2.3 million square feet of space in 38 facilities. New York state was said to have 200 soundstages with a total of 1.8 million square feet in 33 facilities. FilmLA reported typical soundstage occupancy has been fluctuating from 92% to 98%. The Great Point studio facilities when fully developed would appear to result in Yonkers having more than 10% of the available movie and television soundstage space in New York state, thus elevating the city to a starring role in the entertainment industry. Halmi explained that the new technolo-

gy such as electronic combining of images used in creating monsters that attack actors needs to be done on a soundstage. He said that their new partner Mediapro that has just come on board at the Lionsgate facility has the latest in digital imaging technology. Mediapro is an international film and TV content creator that has agreed to lease 100,000 square feet of stage and support space at Lionsgate. When completed, the Wells Avenue campus will have solar cells capable of generating 2.4 megawatts of electricity and one acre of green space where food for the studio commissaries will be grown. Total cost of the first campus is estimated at $500 million. Completion is expected in 2023. More than 1,000 construction jobs are anticipated and, when finished, on-site employment is expected to be 3,800 fulltime or full-time equivalent jobs. The completed campus is expected to contribute an estimated $644 million to the Yonkers economy each year. “We're opening 500,000 square feet of film stages and support space,” Halmi said. “It's a big moment for us but this is just the start of what we're doing. By the end of the year we'll have our 11 soundstages built and get close to one-million square feet of production space and soundstages.”

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How the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk executed an award-winning pandemic digital pivot BY JUSTIN MCGOWN jmcgown@westfairinc.com

efore the Covid-19 pandemic, the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk typically drew close to 500,000 visitors a year. But when the pandemic took root, the renowned aquarium had no choice but to close its doors to visitors and pivot quickly to providing not just the city — and the wider world — with award-winning online educational programs. Prior to the pandemic, the Maritime Aquarium’s educational offerings included in-house classes where students visited the facility to learn more about the world around them, as well as field programs, which traded the classroom for either a research vessel or the shoreline. The aquarium’s traveling teacher program also provided educators to classrooms across the tri-state area, and the organization’s dedication to providing a STEM education to learners of all ages sparked the launch of the Maritime Odyssey Preschool in 2006, providing 200 students in the city’s poorest neighborhood

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with valuable pre-kindergarten education. Tom Naiman, the aquarium’s vice president of education, remembered the dramatic pandemic-induced changes to the entire program. “It was March of 2020 and the aquarium decided it was going to close on the 13th,” he recalled. “Norwalk Public Schools also decided it was going to close on that day.” Instead of merely accepting the closure, the education team sprang into action and created new online resources. “I knew right away that the shift to digital learning was going to be an incredibly dramatic and difficult experience for all involved,” Naiman said. Luckily for him, Naiman had prior experience in developing digital learning experiences along with a motivated team of employees and volunteers. Naiman said that if not for the necessity imposed by the pandemic, the innovation never would have happened. “If you had announced in March 2020 that starting in September all instruction was FCBJ

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going to be virtual, if there had been no pandemic, everybody would have been up in arms,” Naiman stated. “They would be saying that isn’t possible and there’s no way it could be done in six months.” The Maritime Aquarium immediately reached out to Norwalk STEM teachers on March 13, 2020, and the first versions of the pilot programs were ready for presentation via Zoom in 13 days. The sessions, which were hosted by an aquarium instructor instead of a pre-recorded video, produced were a hit. “The aquarium was, of course, closed and only essential personnel were allowed,” Naiman recalled. “So, we were doing it from our homes. Within two-and-a-half weeks of that initial meeting, we had produced these pilot versions. We said to ourselves, ‘You know, kids are home and parents are struggling to provide activities for them. So, on something of a whim we decided to do a trial run of making them available to the public.’” The aquarium debuted a public portal for educators to sign up for the sessions a few

days after the successful trial run with Norwalk students. “I opened the portal the next day and I honestly almost fell out of my chair,” Naiman said. “Overnight, we had more than 150 registrants for the pilot programs. It showed there was a real hunger and need out there.” Naiman had not expected any hits and said he would have been thrilled with even a dozen sessions booked. A survey of teachers who had signed up revealed that the aquarium’s program had wound up on a list of online resources for teachers. Due to both the quality of their work and by being available in a more engaging format than those offered by other aquariums, they were continuously added to lists and their popularity grew further by word of mouth. Teachers in Florida who had never heard of Norwalk signed up, as did educators in California who lived near larger and well-renowned aquarium that didn’t have the same online offerings. Ultimately, over 38,000 students would take part in the online educational programing

developed by the education team at the Maritime Aquarium. Those students are spread across 45 states and in 12 countries, including Turkey and Indonesia. The impact of their efforts was recognized by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) this past September with its Best Education Initiative Award — this was both the first time the AZA granted an education award for a digital program and the fifth time in six years the Maritime Aquarium has earned an AZA honor, a rare distinction among the association’s 241 member organizations. The Maritime Aquarium’s virtual offerings include 52 different educational programs, ranging from the toddler-oriented “Fish Tails” to “Your Coast and Climate Change” designed for high schoolers. Several of the programs have also been translated into foreign languages. As the latest phase of the pandemic hits and prompts school closures and online classes once again, the Maritime Aquarium is well prepared to help both the region and the world stay in school.

New Rochelle company says Walmart refuses to honor $45M disposable glove deals BY BILL HELZEL Bheltzel@westfairinc.com

almart Inc., not Covid-19 pandemic disruptions, has caused supply chain delays, according to a New Rochelle company that sells disposable gloves. London Luxury LLC says it has lost nearly $45 million so far, in a complaint filed Jan. 5 in Westchester Supreme Court, and stands to lose more than $500 million on deals to supply Walmart with disposable gloves. "Walmart's wrongful efforts to shirk its contractual obligations to buy tens of millions of boxes of nitrile gloves," London Luxury says, has "clogged ports and factories with the unsent shipments of gloves and severely stressed London Luxury's global supply chain." Walmart spokeswoman Abby Williams said the company is committed to doing business fairly and it is "reviewing the complaint and will respond with the Court as appropriate." Marc Jason, a native of London, founded London Luxury in 2002 and established its global headquarters in New Rochelle. It designs and makes consumer home goods, such as bedding and health and wellness products, like nitrile (disposable synthetic rubber) gloves. During summer 2020, as demand for personal protection equipment surged in the early days of the pandemic, Walmart and London Luxury began discussing a deal to supply disposable gloves. The first deal, according to the complaint, was to supply about one million boxes of gloves per month. Walmart made no promise to buy a minimum amount and it could cancel orders at any time before shipment. But Walmart kept asking for more gloves, the complaint states. Last February it struck a deal to buy 72 million boxes in 2021, and last June to buy 75 to 80 million boxes a year for five years. London Luxury says it could not provide such massive quantities of gloves without a hard commitment from Walmart. So unlike the previous supplier agreements, London Luxury claims, Walmart agreed to noncancelable and irrevocable terms. London Luxury lined up manufacturers in Thailand and Malaysia and made sure the factories were audited for compliance with good practices in making, packaging and warehousing nitrile gloves. Shipments began last July, according to the complaint, and Walmart has accepted about three million boxes of gloves. Then last fall, "things changed abruptly," the complaint states, when Walmart purportedly lost a major business-to-business broker that was to resell the gloves to large hospital groups. "Since that time, Walmart has engaged in

a number of machinations to gin up pretextual reasons for abandoning its obligations under the commitment letter." Mercator Medical, one of the glove-makers, had reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that gloves had been sold fraudulently under its name. Walmart demanded that the factory be re-audited, and Mercator passed the new examination by Walmart's chosen auditor. Mercator gloves also failed quality tests at a Chinese lab, according to the complaint, but the gloves were re-tested at three more labs and passed all quality standards.

London Luxury says the contradictory results by one lab versus three reputable labs suggests "some error by that laboratory and not any issue with the gloves themselves." But Walmart allegedly "seized on the aberrant findings ... as a pretext to refuse shipments of gloves and to attempt to evade its non-cancellable and irrevocable commitment to purchase gloves from London Luxury." Walmart has allegedly refused to authorize shipments or accept delivery of six million boxes of gloves worth about $45 million.

London Luxury says it could lose more than $500 million under the one-year deal, plus hundreds of millions of dollars in the multi-year deal if Walmart does not stick to the terms. London Luxury is asking the court to declare that Walmart must honor the noncancelable and irrevocable commitment to buy 72 million boxes of gloves in 12 months and then 75-to-80 million boxes a year for five years. The company is represented by Manhattan attorneys Stephen R. Neuwirth, Deborah K. Brown and Jared E. Ruocco.

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New survey— John Gambardella, managing director and region manager for JPMorgan Chase in Connecticut and the Hudson Valley, felt proud to work with the businesses of the region that have overcome so much. “If we look at it on a localized basis, the most impressive thing about our client base is quite frankly their resilience,” Gambardella said. “They’ve been through a lot. We’ve seen great leadership from the men and women that own and manage these businesses. There’s lot of uncertainty as it relates to what’s happening around Covid, but they’ve proven to us and, more importantly, to themselves, that they have the ability to be flexible and take new opportunities. “I think that has given everybody the confidence to be optimistic that whatever is thrown out, they have the ability to face those challenges head on, come out with new solutions, and continue to move forward,” he added Glassman indicated that while problems persist, issues such as supply bottlenecks, increased competition for qualified employees, and the drive towards online business are all good problems to have. “All these challenges are a symptom,” Glassman said. “A result of the economy recovering very quickly, much more quickly than a lot of people thought. As a business leader they’re the kind of challenges you’d rather deal with.” Businesses that survived the early days of the pandemic are now trying to meet demand instead of worrying about existential threats. The new report indicated that 53% of midsize businesses said they are operating at least the same capacity as before the pandemic, and 31% report already exceeding their pre-pandemic levels in the past year.

Image by Mohamed Hassan / Pixabay. Nine out of 10 of the surveyed midsize businesses expect growth in 2022, and commonly think that growth will be driven by expansion into new markets, innovative or diversified product and service offerings, and an uptick in consumer demand. For small businesses, the survey revealed that the challenges they found most concerning were economic uncertainty in general, inflation increasing their operating costs and changes in consumer habits. For midsize businesses, those challenges also exist but there was more concern about labor shortages, supply chain issues, and an overall higher cost of doing business. The report has found that many surveyed businesses have responded to those

pain points through supply chain workarounds, ranging from increasing the number of suppliers the businesses use to engaging in stockpiling of necessary resources; 65% of surveyed midsize businesses have started strategically stockpiling and 51% found suppliers in new geographies to avoid bottlenecks. Moving from a “just-in-time” model where shipments arrive when needed to a “just-in-case” model where stockpiles can cushion the blow of supply chain disruptions is expensive, but according to Glassman it is worth considering. Many SMBs are worried about hiring and retention, with 38% of small businesses and 81% of midsize businesses have either already increased wages or plan to.

Likewise, many businesses are contemplating allowing some employees to continue taking advantage of the flexibility to work where and when they want which has defined much of the past two years. Small businesses are also increasingly offering incentives like health insurance (61%) and 401K programs (37%). Another major means of adapting for these businesses is to develop new consumer channels. Digital sales are just one part of the equation — 24% of small businesses have implemented contactless payment options, while 22% said they are selling more via social media. In fact, 19% of the surveyed small businesses said they planned to go to 100% e-commerce model this year.

Tax judge lets Yonkers mom off hook for son's business taxes BY BILL HELZEL Bheltzel@westfairinc.com

Yonkers woman is not responsible for a construction company’s taxes, a state tax judge has ruled, because her son had put records in her name to preserve assets while he was getting divorced. Kevin R. Law, an administrative law judge for the state Division of Tax Appeals, cancelled $62,231 in taxes, interest and penalties on Dec. 30 that had been assessed against Eileen Camerota. The state Division of Taxation had identified her as the officer or person responsible for paying taxes for Brenmac Corp. from 2016 to 2018. She petitioned the state to overturn the tax liability. Brenmac was formed in 2014, according to a state corporations record, and it uses an address on McLean Avenue in Yonkers that is the location of a UPS Store with public

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mailboxes. Camerota was identified as Brenmac’s president and the person responsible for signing checks and making business decisions on several tax forms. She testified at a videoconference hearing last February that she had nothing to do with Brenmac. She testified that she was not a shareholder, officer, director or employee and she had not allowed any WCBJ

documents to be submitted to the state in her name. The business belonged to her son, John McLoughlin, she testified. Her only involvement was signing a line of credit because he had previously gone bankrupt and was in the midst of a divorce. When she received tax notices, she said, she gave them to her son and he told her he would handle them. When the state levied

charges against her bank account, she hired an attorney to formally notify Brenmac that she had never knowingly acted on behalf of the company. McLoughlin testified that he owned Brenmac and his mother had nothing to do with the business except for signing the line of credit. He admitted to giving his accountant his mother’s personal information to use on tax documents, according to Law’s findings, “because he was in the midst of a divorce” and “because he lost everything to his ex-wife in said divorce.” The Division of Taxation acted reasonably when it issues tax notices to Camerota, Law ruled, based on the tax forms it had received. Law ruled that the totality of evidence establishes that McLaughlin “used his mother’s identity when setting up Brenmac in an effort to preserve his assets during his divorce.” Camerota was represented by Elmsford attorney Peter T. Goodrich.

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Ray Dalio suggests U.S. embrace China-style wealth redistribution

Connecticut’s richest resident is calling on the U.S. to follow the example of China’s communist government and redistribute wealth among its population. According to a Bloomberg report, Ray Dalio, founder of the $150 billion Westport-based hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, insisted that the U.S. and other Western nations misunderstand the goals of Chinese President Xi Jinping in creating more opportunity by having government spread prosperity. “First you get rich, then you make a point of distributing those opportunities in a more equal way,” Dalio said during a UBS Group AG investment conference on Monday. “The U.S., through its own system, needs more common prosperity, that a lot of other countries do.” Dalio added that this approach could help to harvest a future generation of leaders who would otherwise have been prevented from demonstrating their abilities. “You don’t know where the top talent is going to come from,” he continued. “It’s just as likely to come from poor people, disadvantaged people as it is from the most superbly groomed people. So, you draw upon that talent, and you make a better economy more prosperous and you create a fairer system.” Dalio offered no game plan on how to initiate such a concept, nor did he volunteer to devote any of his fortune to making this concept a reality. Last October, Dalio claimed he would gladly pay more in taxes if he knew his funds were being used to promote equal opportunity and greater productivity. Last month, Dalio sparked controversy during a CNBC interview when he appeared to downplay human rights abuses in China by raising questions about human rights in the U.S. while comparing the actions of the Chinese government to a “strict parent.” He later claimed his comments were sloppily framed.

New program trains workers impacted by the pandemic The state government has launched CareerConneCT, a new program designed to help workers whose employment was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Under the program, training provid-

ers are eligible to apply for grants over the next four years to design short-term programs that provide industry-recognized credentials and job-placement services across several sectors, including manufacturing, information technology, healthcare, infrastructure, clean energy and other in-demand industries. The program is expected to support training for approximately 8,000 participants, with grants being issued every February and August. The program is being administered by the Connecticut Office of Workforce Strategy and is supported through $70 million allocated from the state’s share of the federal American Rescue Plan Act. The first application round is now open and training providers can apply through Feb. 20 through the website portal.ct.gov/careerconnect. “CareerConneCT has been designed to create a more collaborative and inclusive workforce system, which has been the focus of the Office of Workforce Strategy since its inception,” said Connecticut Chief Workforce Officer Kelli Vallieres. “Together, these two principles will ensure that no individual, especially from a historically marginalized community or organization, is left behind as we prepare our workforce for a 21st century economy.”

Gemspring acquires Security 101 Gemspring Capital Management LLC, a Westport-headquartered middle-market private equity firm, has acquired a majority interest in Security 101, a provider of commercial security system solutions. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Southington, Connecticut, Security 101 has 50 locations across the country. It is responsible for the design, installation, and maintenance of integrated access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, visitor management and managed service solutions. Security 101’s management team, led by founder and CEO Steve Crespo, will continue to lead the business. “Steve and his team have built a high-quality organization, evidenced by its reputation in the market for providing stellar service to its customers”, said Alex Shakibnia, managing director at Gemspring. “We believe the commercial security integration market is poised for significant growth as customers increasingly look to strategic thought partners like Security 101 to manage the evolving security challenges and the convergence of physical and cybersecurity.” FCBJ

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Navigating the pandemic-era funding options BY JAKE LABATE & MICHAEL C. DAVIES Covid-19 has taken a toll on us all and many business owners are wondering how to navigate future variants and lockdowns. Due to the severe impact on the economy, you may be wondering how to generate liquidity for your small-business and stay strong through the pandemic. Fortunately, if you know your loan options, you have fantastic opportunities to borrow the money you need to drive your business forward. All you need is the knowledge to navigate your liquidity options and the resources to set you up with the appropriate loan provider. This article will cover the most popular loan options for small business owners looking to generate liquidity during Covid19. We will cover six options for gaining access to short-to mid-term capital, listing the advantages and disadvantages of each. Short-Term Loans Short-term loans offer versatility and flexibility for small-business owners. With this option, businesses borrow money according to the cash flow they plan to repay at regular intervals with interest. In general, short-term loans need to be paid off within three to 15 months and range from $2,500 to $500,000. As an unsecured loan, short-term loans don’t require collateral and allow small business owners many options with how they use their added liquidity. However, due to being unsecured, these loans have higher interest, offer less money, and are more challenging to get from traditional banks. On one hand, short-term loans are low risk for the borrower because they generally do not require collateral. Additionally, these loans offer flexibility in spending cash, such as purchasing equipment, managing cash flow, or paying off credit cards to improve credit. But on the other hand, higher interest rates and a short time to pay back the loan are the main trade-offs for the versatility of short-term loans. And traditional banks often avoid offering these loans to business owners due to their risk, although alternative lenders are less risk averse. Mid-Term Loans Unlike short-term loans, mid-term loans aren’t as flexible but allow repayment over two to five years. Generally, these loans have a fixed interest rate with monthly payments, and the borrower must agree to the lender’s payback terms before receiving the loan. While the interest rate isn’t as high as short-term loans, depending on the length of the loan and amount borrowed, rates could vary between 5% and 30%.

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Image by Capri23Auto / Pixabay Mid-term loans are best for businesses with good credit who have already established themselves and are ready to grow. The payback period and flexible interest rates allow small business owners looking to scale a unique opportunity to get the liquidity they need. The positive aspect of this strategy is a flexible repayment period allows for consistent repayment of the loan, and borrowers can prepay the loan off with no penalties. Additionally, fixed interest rates throughout the repayment period offer even more consistency for repayment. However, businesses generally need at least two years in operation, a 650+ credit score and $250,000 in annual revenue, and banks are also not rushing to offer these products to businesses. Line of Credit Business lines of credit (LOC) offer the most flexibility in terms of liquidity. Rather than taking out a loan at a fixed rate, borrowers have a pool of capital to draw from and payback as they need it. You can tap into the money at any time, and you only need to pay back what you borrowed at the agreed-upon rate. Because of the unforeseen toll Covid-19 has taken on businesses, access to LOCs makes it a desirable option for entrepreneurs — and LOCs are easier to qualify for than traditional loans. Unfortunately, LOCs offer higher interest rates, lower cash funds, and higher risk for the lender. They also require good credit score and annual revenue, or collateral, in order to qualify, and they may require setup fees WCBJ

and ongoing paperwork to ensure your business is in good standing. Personal Loans for Your Business Similar to LOCs, personal loans are an excellent option to cover short-term expenses and cover emergency liquidity needs. The main difference is these are loans with a fixed withdrawal amount and payback plan. Because personal loans are unsecured and don’t require collateral, they are more challenging to qualify for and have higher interest rates than longer-term loans. Despite this, as long as you qualify, you can receive the money within days and have the flexibility to use your liquidity on whatever your business needs. However, these loans require a 700+ credit score and at least $50,000 in yearly personal income, and the interest rates are higher because they offer more risk to the lender. Equipment Financing For businesses that use a lot of equipment and frequently upgrade and replace that equipment, equipment financing is a great way to add in much-needed liquidity. These loans are specifically designed for significant equipment such as vehicles, printers, or restaurant ovens. Equipment financing involves taking out a loan for the equipment in question and using the equipment as collateral for the loan. If, for example, you are approved for 75% of the equipment cost, you can buy the equipment for 25% value and pay off the amount borrowed with interest and principal.

With this strategy, business owners can be approved for loans up to 100% of equipment value with low-interest rates and be funded within 48 hours, and borrowers can repay equipment financing up to 10 years or more. But be aware that a failure to pay on loan will lead to repossession of said equipment, and these loans often require a minimum credit score and outstanding revenue for two or more years. Stacking 0% Business Credit Cards Stacking business cards can be an excellent way to gain access to and move around liquidity, depending on your credit. Rather than acquiring a sizeable unsecured line of credit, you apply for multiple credit cards at 0% interest then put your business expenses on those cards where you can pay them back without interest. You can even use this method to pay off loans with high interest ahead of time and build up your credit quickly. This strategy enables the borrower to enjoy flexibility in moving around your money to pay off multiple expenses. And it can be an effective way for savvy business owners to build credit and pay off larger loans without interest. There is one big drawback: credit card stacking can temporarily lower your credit score while multiple lines are open, and failure to pay them off can result in a significant drop in score. Jake Labate is president and Michael C. Davies is creative copywriter at Labate.io, a Westport-based marketing solutions firm. An earlier version appeared on the BitX Funding blog.

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ohn Arenas was not able to make it to his 2 p.m. appointment at Serendipity Labs in Westport on Jan. 3 because a massive snowstorm had hit the mid-Atlantic and motorists all along I-95 were trapped in their cars for up to 20 hours. Arenas, who is Serendipity Labs’ CEO, was forced to delay his trip back north, but luckily, he could still make it to a Serendipity Labs location in South Carolina. Through his connection to the 14-state Serendipity Labs network — which includes cloud access, enterprise grade Wi-Fi compliant with all SOX, HIPAA, DoD and FINRA standards, as well as ample space for conducting a call with complete privacy — Arenas may well have been calling into his meeting from another floor of the Westport building instead of another state. The Westport location opened at the start of the pandemic, which Arenas called the “just about the absolute worst possible time” to open a coworking location. Yet the Westport location has maintained both profitability and an occupancy close to 90% since it opened. “We want to offer flexible solutions and not just try and lease space,” Arenas explained. Instead of subletting office space or try-

ing to own facilities, landlords can partner with Serendipity as a turnkey solution to transform empty office space. “We do the design, construction, opening, technologies, operations, management, financial,” Arenas continued. “We do it all. It’s like a very highly specialized property management and leasing for just one piece of the building. We bring the brand with us and that works. It’s actually very straight forward for the landlord.” For those seeking to make use of office space, Arenas emphasized that beyond providing expertly designed, comfortable modern facilities full of natural light and the works of local artists, Serendipity is focused on service. “As a paradigm this is different from real estate, much more akin to hotels where you arrive and are treated as a valued guest,” Arenas said. “Everything that happens is to make you feel a certain way and remember it. We do that with the branded behaviors and our staffing and how we serve people. All of those things make an employee or worker feel valued, like they can say ‘Hey I’m valued, I can be productive here, I know I can just ask someone and get whatever I need.’” Ken Hom, director of business development and project management for ImagineIT, became one of the business professionals who appreciated Serendipity’s services

at the start of pandemic. When Covid shut down the coworking space he used to frequent, Hom was forced to work from home, a situation he found less than ideal owing to the distracting presence of his family. “I discovered Serendipity by just driving around,” Hom stated, with a laugh. “They had really good signage and it caught my eye.” Hom signed up along with some others who had relied on the defunct coworking space and said he would not go back. “This environment is exactly what we were looking for. It’s a complete departure, the other space was not laid out like this and didn’t have the energy here.” Hom praised the collegiate atmosphere that the mix of industries and professions the people he considers colleagues represent. “Even though the offices are laid out in such a way where you have personal private space, I find the engagement with other members here really refreshing,” Hom noted, adding that he has made connections which improved not just his business but also his life, ranging from advice in fields outside his expertise to trying out “life changing” experiences he never would have considered before. Since moving to Serendipity Labs, Homs has seen Imagine-IT expand beyond IT services and building websites to providing drone services and “matterports” which use 360-degree cameras to enable remote FCBJ

viewings of real estate listings. The resulting fieldwork has also made him thankful that membership at Serendipity Labs confers access to other locations, like the White Plains and Stamford labs. “It felt like it’s the same facility,” he said, praising the included cloud access that let him tap into his files with equal ease from every location. Arenas said that level of flexibility is key to what Serendipity hopes to offer members by providing “distributed workplace strategies” that shorten commutes by making suburban offices and the urban core equally productive places for knowledge workers to do their work. Locations like the Westport facility, he observed, offer an option of being “not at headquarters but not at home. It’s working someplace where you choose to.” “We’re looking to continue developing Fairfield County,” Arenas said about other places where Serendipity might provide an option somewhere between a long commute and being surrounded by the distractions of home. Norwalk, Darien, and Greenwich are all being explored as a next step, while Bridgeport and Fairfield are also on the horizon. The latest reports from CBRE indicate that Fairfield County has a 26% vacancy rate for office space, which means those expansion plans may have found a serendipitous moment. WCBJ

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WCA UPDATE Y-Zone Brings Free Internet Access to Downtown Yonkers On December 14, 2021, the Westchester County Association and project partners, the City of Yonkers, The STEM Alliance, Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE), Fordham University, and Westhab participated in a press conference highlighting the latest developments of the Y-Zone (Yonkers Zone). The Y-Zone is a cutting-edge, community-based collaborative which provides free internet service to Yonkers residents who live in the Y-Zone catchment area Glenn Park to Park Hill Avenue and downtown Yonkers to Nodine Hill. Since the start of the 12-month pilot in April 2021, towers have been installed to employ Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) to provide internet access, with the service going live in October 2021. Since then, the Y-Zone’s engagement team has enrolled over 40 households in the service, while over 50 individuals have enrolled in the Access Plus service, which provides a free Chromebook and 15 hours of digital skills training. Interest from the community is high with over 150 residents expressing interest in enrolling for either Access (Internet only) or Access Plus (Internet, Chromebook, and training) with outreach continuing at public housing complexes, in schools, and through community partners. Y-Zone is more than an affordable connectivity solution for underserved communities that lack digital equity; the project helps create a digital ecosystem that aims to be a blueprint for neighborhoods across the country looking to bridge the digital divide

Fresh off his re-election, Westchester County Executive George Latimer will address the region’s business, non-profit and community leaders. Latimer will discuss the key initiatives of his administration and the region’s economic opportunities and challenges. He will set forth his vision and goals for the upcoming year. Moderator: Lynne Richardson, Iona College Panelists: Shannon Seery, Wells Fargo Corporate & Investment Banking Michael P. Goldrick, PCSB Bank Register at westchester.org/events

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While the professional community has been paying close attention to the Governor’s recent State of the State report setting forth the executive agenda for the upcoming budget and legislative session, it is another freshly circulated report which will have a more dramatic long-term impact on New York’s economy. On December 30th, the New York State Climate Action Council published its Draft Scoping Plan (link: Climate Action Council Draft Scoping Plan (ny.gov)). Required pursuant to the Climate Leadership and Community Protection act of 2019 (the “Climate Act”), this marks the beginning of a 120-day public comment period as a precursor to development and release of a final climate scoping plan sometimein 2022. The Climate Action Council’s draft plan is a comprehensive preliminary roadmap for achieving the greenhouse gas reduction targets set out in New York’s Climate Act and adapting to the irreversible impacts of climate change. It specifically targets decarbonization of the state’s energy production in favor of large-scale wind, solar, and storage projects. It also focuses clearly on immense alterations to the transportation, buildings, and industrial sectors of the economy.

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vehicles by the middle of the century -- starting with passenger cars and moving to trucks, buses, and off-road equipment -- coupled with major enhancements to public transportation and mobility alternatives. Similarly, buildings account for one-third of GHG emissions statewide. The council proposes the complete phase-out of fossil fuel heating equipment through zero emissions building codes, higher efficiency appliances, and benchmarking. A multitude of other sector targets include agriculture, manufacturing, and waste management. As admitted therein, even presuming plan adoption, reduction targets will remain unattainable absent technological advancements and innovation. There will be follow on legislation, new regulations, massive public and private investment, discussions about the role of local government, debates about economy-wide strategies such as carbon pricing, and some candid finger crossing. Because a sustainable energy future is fundamental to our regional economy, the Westchester County Association will stand at the center of these efforts. This is going to be necessary. But it’s not going to be easy.

According to the draft plan, transportation (cars, commercial vehicles, and public mobility) account for more than a quarter of statewide emissions. Draft recommendations include a complete transition to zero emission

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Answering the call to give back BY STACIE MASTIN

or as long as I can remember, I’ve been passionate about paying my good fortunes forward. Whether by volunteering my time, donating goods and services or cutting a check for a cause, I knew giving back was the right thing to do. Plus, it feels good. Seeing the joy, excitement, appreciation and every other positive emotion on the face of the person I’m helping — or even imagining what that would be — is an indescribable feeling. Knowing that I had some small part in the wellbeing of someone in my community is incredible. Fortunately, I’ve worked with companies that hold this same philosophy. Regardless of how you give, the impact is profound in supporting the health and wellbeing of our communities — and businesses play an integral role. The act of giving back to your community, no matter what it entails, and making someone’s day is such a beautiful yet overlooked act. Often, we tend to take these services for granted, or believe that other people will get these important jobs done. But when you put yourself out there and experience the joys of giving back firsthand, your whole perspective changes.

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Deepened Need While philanthropy is something we should all care about all year, every year, coming out of the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic the needs are even greater for nonprofits in our communities. According to research group Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, more than 33% of nonprofits in the U.S. are at risk of closure within two years as a result of financial strains from Covid-19. The toll is not purely financial — businesses also need to recover from the mental toll of this past year and increased stresses on workers, many of whom were on the front lines of the pandemic. Feeling the kindness of a community in their corner is exactly what’s needed at a time like this and creates a positive ripple effect that can spread in the best possible ways. Speaking Out Nonprofits, too, need to share their needs more widely so individuals, business and foundations can rise up to help. According to the National Council of Nonprofits, in times like these policymakers are making fast decisions that could help or hurt the work of a nonprofit for a decade or more. Advocacy is not an option for nonprofits; it’s a requirement right now. Without collective nonprofit advocacy, nonWCBJ

profits would have been left out of the major federal relief legislation. And it will be key at the state and local levels, as these governments set up programs and slash others as state and local budgets take a hit in the months ahead. Nonprofits need to have a seat at the table as local, state, and federal governments set policies for relief and later turn to recovery, as well as a loud voice among the very people around them that can help at every level. Chance for Change While I can’t solve every problem, I try to be part of anything I can do to help. That’s why when I was asked to manage the Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund, I was honored to take the opportunity to combine my passion for helping the community with my talent for managing money. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a buzzword in recent years, but I believe it’s important that we see this less as a trend and more as a moral imperative. Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund was established 22 years ago, long before CSR was a trendy term, to provide financial support to not-for-profit organizations through a grant process. Since its inception we have distributed over $1.2 million to notfor-profit agencies in New York State and Pennsylvania and we’re still giving. Even

though this program has been around for more than two decades, many donors and nonprofits are unaware of this valuable resource. We couldn’t do what we do alone. It is the generosity and commitment of individuals, families and corporations that enables us to support the variety of ever-changing needs in our communities. There is no time quite like the present to assess your ability to make a difference. Find a cause that aligns with your values, speaks to your heart and fuels your passion. If we all commit to doing one small thing to help, in our work and personal lives, we will make a big impact where it matters most: in our own backyards. And should a nonprofit be in need of resources like those of the Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund, there’s good news. Grant applications are being accepted through March 1. Please head to http://www.tompkinscharitablegift.org/index.htm for details and to apply. Stacie Mastin manages the Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund and is a wealth advisor for Tompkins Financial Advisors, which has locations in New York’s Hudson Valley region, Western and Central New York and Southeastern Pennsylvania.

THE AMERICAN STORY Ricardo and Pilar Quintero find successful niche in e-commerce beauty line BY PHIL HALL Phall@westfairinc.com

n April 2017, Ricardo Quintero stepped down from his role as president of The Movado Group, the global watchmaker, after taking what he considered to be one business trip too many that kept him away from his family. “After that trip, I felt I didn't want to be traveling all the time,” he recalled. “I didn't want to be in meetings all the time — I wanted to take a different path.” Prior to taking the leadership role at The Movado Group in 2014, Quintero spent four years at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. as senior vice president and global manager of the Clinique brand. He was interested in returning to that industry, but in partnership with his wife Pilar. “Even though she didn't work in the beauty business, her insights in terms of products, in terms of product usage, in terms of marketing and insights were incredible,” he continued. “So we said, ‘Why don't we try to launch a brand together that takes advantage of all of the new technologies that were available to everyone?’ We wanted to combine leveraging digital technologies and starting our own e-commerce business.’” For Pilar Quintero, the leap into entrepreneurship was a bold step into a new direction. “I was a stay-at-home mom,” she said. “I was pretty much the one that was holding the fort while Ricardo was working and seeing him pretty much on the weekend before he’d get on the next flight to China or to Europe.” The Quinteros are natives of Mexico, but for Pilar the seasonal shifts in their Greenwich environment did not always work in her skin’s favor. “In Mexico City, we don't have those seasons, so this dryness in the air and the change with air conditioning to heating was really wreaking havoc to my skin,” she said. “I would sit with Ricardo and say, ‘I can’t understand how you can't tell me exactly what my skin needs and then ask me to use 10 products. I don't have time to use all these products, and I want something simple that will work.’ That's when we decided to start the business.” Ricardo reached out with a colleague from his Clinique days to help them formulate the product line and the couple visited several laboratories before settling on the facility to manufacture their startup Care Skincare product line. “We narrowed it down to the essen-

Ricardo and Pilar Olivero. Contributed photo. tials: having a good cleanser, having a good moisturizer and having a good reair product that would really target signs of aging,” Pilar stated. “We created five products that were multitasking, which means that we would have one product do some of what two or three other products would do.” The Quinteros’ Care Skincare product line consists of a cleanser and toner, three moisturizers — one gel cream, one water based and the third as a “repair” product with peptide and antioxidants — and what Pilar described as an “eye and lip cream which works for your skin around your eyes and around your mouth.” Also in the product line is a retinoid serum for nighttime use in promoting cell renewal and a biodegradable towelettes pack.

Care Skincare had a soft launch among the Quinteros’ friends and family members in December 2018 before going to the general public in January 2019. Ricardo admitted that “it takes time for the brand to get known in a very competitive market,” but 2020 turned out to be a “fantastic” year as the Covid-19 pandemic found the newly-homebound consumers discovering their product. But despite occasional digital hiccups, most notably the changes in the Facebook advertising algorithm, Care Skincare found a receptive audience. “We have a very loyal and very strong customer base,” Ricardo said. “We're very proud that we have 35,000 customers and a very strong repeat rate, meaning that customers have not only tried the product once, but they come back for more.” FCBJ

Ricardo added that Care Skincare also maintains a storefront on Amazon. com, but he is not planning to expand into brick-and-mortar retail “because that requires another set of costs and we would have to sell our products at a much higher price.” Looking ahead into 2022, the Quinteros are seeking to expand their product line to include a sunscreen — early test products failed to meet their standards. And while Care Skincare has done some Spanish-language advertising, the couple plan has no immediate plans to market to their native Mexico or elsewhere in the world. “Eventually, we'll see if we expand to Mexico or to Europe or other countries,” Pilar said. “But as of now, the U.S. is a large enough market to be focused on.” WCBJ

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ast month, 25 Van Zant Acquisitions LLC received unanimous approvals from the Norwalk municipal government to turn its 25 Van Zant St. commercial property into a vocational training space. The five-story, 265,000-square-foot building, now called the “Workforce Training Center,” offers spaces ranging from 1,400 to 30,000 square feet. The fiveacre property has 500 parking spaces, 24/7 security, an on-site restaurant and caterer, with local amenities including a bus stop at the building; the property is also a short walk to the East Norwalk Metro North train station. Winthrop E. Baum, the site’s owner and developer, noted that the property has always been a reflection of economic

trends — when it opened in 1923, it was a hat and uniform producing facility that was part of the region’s larger manufacturing environment. Today, he added, it is being positioned to highlight the new importance being traced on vocational education. “We're looking for vocational schools,” Baum said about the property’s potential tenants. “There is a shortage of that type of education in our community, and I think it's necessary to bring that back. Whether it automotive arts or mechanical arts or culinary arts, hospitality, nursing. Even English as a second language, would be helpful to the community here.” Baum cited Germany’s approach to vocational education as the inspiration for the Workforce Training Center. “They have a very unique program in how they delineate where children are

going through education,” he said. “What's interesting is when a child is 12 or 13 years old, they're given an aptitude test and their performance in that test determines whether they go on to university or they get put into a trade academy. “In the trade academy," he continued, “it's based on industries in their home region. The interesting part is 80% of the children go on to trade school and only 20% go on to university. That was an eye-opening statistic and I thought, ‘Wow, that's the missing component in our workforce — we have no workforce training.’” Baum worked for more than three years to secure municipal approval on this concept, and he noted there has been a “national campaign to attract schools from all over the country to provide a variety of vocations” at the Workforce Training Center. FCBJ

He stated there has already been “quite a bit of interest” from vocational schools, but the ongoing pandemic was disrupting his efforts to secure leases. “If it weren't for Covid, we would be signing leases already,” he said. “But Covid has created a delay for the rollout of our number programming.” One key element regarding Baum’s positioning of the Workforce Training Center is the conspicuous absence of any public funds in making the property ready for its new goals. “We don't think it's necessary,” he said. “I think it can be adequately sustained by the private sector.” Baum said he expected the Workforce Training Center to be “oversubscribed” within a year and confided that he was already “marking out a template” for similar centers around Fairfield County. WCBJ

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Brownfield remediation funds for Bridgeport and Stamford sites A pair of Fairfield County parcels are among the 40 blighted properties in 13 localities receiving grants from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s Brownfield Remediation Program. The 6.5-acre former United Illuminating Power Plant site at 137 East Main St. in Bridgeport is receiving $990,000 in state funds for its remediation and redevelopment as a multifamily, mixed-use development consisting of approximately 421 units and approximately 10,000 square feet of commercial, retail, office and restaurant space. The 2.5-acre site at 650 Atlantic St. in Stamford is receiving $950,000 to abate and preserve the existing buildings and remediate soil and groundwater, with the goal of transitioning the property into a mixed-use, transit-oriented development. The state is allocating a total of roughly $17.9 million in grants in this brownfield mediation funding round. “Removing pollution from these properties unlocks new and varied uses for these properties, including housing, mixed-use commercial and retail options, office and business space, and community recreation that fill needs and expand opportunities for those who live and work in and around these spaces,” said Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes.

SmartEquip signs lease at Norwalk’s Merritt 7 The tech firm SmartEquip Inc. has signed a lease for 13,340 square feet at the Merritt 7 Corporate Park in Norwalk. SmartEquip will occupy a new buildout on the fifth floor of the recently upgraded Building 501. This is the second new tenant at the property within three months — in November, the tech firm Toluna announced it would relocate from its Wilton headquarters and occupy 8,089 square feet on the fifth floor of Building 501. SmartEquip was represented by Paul Kauffman & Marc Jacobs of JLL, while the CBRE team of Tom Pajolek and Ned Burns, along with Marcus Partners’ David Fiore and JoAnn McGrath, represented ownership.

United Rentals signs direct lease for Stamford headquarters Empire State Realty Trust Inc. announced that United Rentals Inc. has signed a new direct lease for its full-floor, 51,194-square-foot headquarters at 100 First Stamford Place in Stamford. United Rentals is the world’s largest equipment rental company, with 1,278 rental locations in North America, 11 in Europe, 28 in Australia and 18 in New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company previously subleased its space in Stamford. Ted Uzelac and Chris Armstrong of Fischer Co. represented United Rentals, Inc. in the lease negotiations. Landlord representation was provided by Jeffrey H. Newman, and Kimberly A. Zaccagnino of ESRT, and James Ritman, Torey Walsh, Greg Frisoli, and Janey Steinmetz of Newmark.

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A dedication ceremony in memory of the late librarian Michele S. Lee, MSLIS, M.S. ’06, Pd.M., took place Dec.1 to name the MercyManhattan Campus library of Mercy College in her honor. It is now the “Michele S. Lee Library for Lifelong Learning.” Lee was a cherished faculty member at Mercy College for nearly 30 years. She was instrumental in establishing the Manhattan Library, overseeing the transition to the new MercyManhattan Campus space and making sure students had access to all the support services needed to pursue their dreams of a college degree. Interim Vice President of MercyManhattan Scorpio Rogers led the ceremony and gave special mention to the establishment of the Michele S. Lee Endowed Scholarship for Lifelong Learning at Mercy College, which will support many Mercy students who are matriculated either in full- or part-time Mercy graduate programs and fulfill Lee’s desire to give others the opportunity to earn a graduate degree. Mercy College President Tim Hall recognized Lee’s contributions to Mercy an said, “I recognized her immediately as some higher education people call a citizen. That is somebody who is not just doing a narrow job, but someone who’s really invested in the whole college and prepared to do the work of the college.” Lee came to Mercy in 1992 with her M.S. in library and information sciences from Pratt Institute. Fourteen years later at the age of 54, she earned a M.S. at Mercy College in human resource management, and at 68, she was completing her dissertation to earn a doctorate in organizational leadership from Walden University.

TAPPING DINERS' SUPPORT Mamaroneck’s Sedona Taphouse “Mondays Dine Out for Charity” program – which dedicated November and December to support The Alzheimer’s Association and the Larchmont Mamaroneck (LM) Lions Foundation – raised $1,270 for each group. Sedona dedicates a full month of Mondays throughout the year in support of local charities and service groups. The Larchmont Mamaroneck Lions focus on supporting existing nonprofit and community service groups, by bringing leaders together to determine needs, solutions and resources. It is part of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service organization of more than 1.4 million members.

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GUEST BARTENDING EVENT Local and State officials, Fred Camillo, Lauren Rabin and Ryan Fazio will take over the Bistro V bar, 339 Greenwich Ave. in Greenwich, as guest bartenders to support the community on Tuesday, Jan. 18 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event will raise money for local nonprofit organizations selected by each of the hosts. Bistro V launched the guest bartending event series in October in an effort to support the local community while raising awareness for the restaurant’s Happy Hour menu. The name of the special cocktail/mocktail that was created for this month’s promotion is inspired by the year Greenwich was founded –1640. The mocktail version of 1640 is set for $10 while the cocktail version with vodka is $15. The restaurant’s Happy Hour menu, will be extended until 6:30 p.m. during the event. Takeout and limited outdoor bar tables will be available to help manage the capacity of the indoor event and allow for social distancing in the bar area. Masks are worn by Bistro V staff and are required for anyone moving around the bar and restaurant areas. Anyone that has been exposed to

From left: Ryan Fazio, Fred Camillo and Lauren Rabin.

Covid-19 or has Covid-like symptoms should not attend this event. “During this time we’re urging people to use their best judgment when attending any social events,” said Fazio.

Bistro V is open for lunch and dinner on weekdays and weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday. The restaurant switches back to its original concept, Versailles Patisserie, during the morning hours (8

ATTENDING COLLEGE WITH A SUBSTANCE-USE DISORDER Attending college is an exciting time for some and for those recovering from a substance-use disorder, it can be challenging. To help families, with a substance-abuse student, plan for a successful transition to college, the Simsbury nonprofit, A Promise to Jordan, will present “Making College Work While in Recovery,” on Monday, Feb. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. The presentation will take place at “The Barn” at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 124 Old Farms Road, Simsbury. All local restrictions with regard to the coronavirus pandemic will be followed. For anyone preferring to attend virtually, the presentation will also be available via Zoom. In 2019, it was estimated that approximately 840,000 full-time college students were in recovery in the U.S., and approximately 64% of students who leave college early and don’t return cite behavioral-health-related reasons as the cause. Lisa Gray, founder and executive director of A Promise to Jordan, said “… Connecticut is beginning to recognize the unique needs of students in recovery by creating collegiate recovery programs. The presentation will be led by Joel Singer, Ph.D., founder and managing partner of Wayfinder Consulting, a Connecticut firm specializing in helping students succeed and meet their true potential. A Promise to Jordan is named in honor FCBJ

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of Jordan Arakelian, a Simsbury resident who died of a heroin and fentanyl overdose on June 30, 2018 at the age of 24. His mother, Lisa Gray, founded the organization in his memory.

For more information on this event or A Promise to Jordan, visit www.apromisetojordan.org, or email info@apromosetojordan.org.

to11 a.m.). Versailles is known for cakes, pastries and viennoiserie made from authentic French recipes. Visit Bistro V online for more information or versaillesgreenwich.com

CMG ADVISES ON TRANSACTION Carter Morse & Goodrich (CMG) has served as the exclusive financial advisor to Hubbell Electric Heater Holdings LLC (HEH Holdings) with its acquisition of RECO USA (RECO), a manufacturer of high-volume pressure vessels and commercial water heaters located in Cayce, South Carolina. The terms of the deal, which closed Dec. 30 were not disclosed HEH Holdings LLC, headquartered in Stratford, Connecticut, is a third-generation privately held company focused solely on water heating and storage systems for industrial, commercial and residential applications. The company owns several water heater brands and has manufacturing operations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, California and now South Carolina. The addition of RECO strengthens the company’s ability to provide larger-capacity water-heating and storage solutions to a new set of commercial and industrial customers. Bill Newbauer III is the managing member of HEH Holdings and CEO of Hubbell Heaters. RECO’s roots date to 1917 when it was known as the Richmond Engineering Co. It has become known throughout the industry as a leading manufacturer of ASME pressure vessels and water heaters, capable of designing and building storage tanks up to 15,000-gallon capacity. The purchase includes all the assets of RECO USA.

PLAYHOUSE’S NEW BOARD MEMBERS

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NEW BOARD MEMBER RIDES IN Christopher Collins-McNeil of New York City, founder and principal consultant at The Collins-McNeil Group LLC (CMG), a New York-based integrated communications and social impact consultancy, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of WestFair Rides (WFR), according to Catherine Wynkoop, president of the organization. Collins-McNeil will help to oversee the nonprofit’s mission to help older adults (60+) and adults with vision impairment (21+) in Westchester and the region engage with their communities and live to their fullest potential. Collins-McNeil plans to emphasize reaching underserved populations and communities of color for the nonprofit. Prior to founding CMG, he worked in media relations, communications and digital marketing, leading campaigns for social, racial and economic justice organizations. He started his career in the department of intergovernmental affairs in the office of former New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio. During the 2020 election cycle, he served as a policy advisor to the Biden-Harris Presidential Campaign, and in 2018, Collins-McNeil was recognized by City and State magazine as “New York’s 40 Under 40 in New York Politics.” He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Oswego. WestFair Rides is a collaborative, nonprofit organization providing volunteer rides to medical appointments for older adults and adults with vision impairments in Westchester County and the region. Since its founding in 2011, WFR’s volunteer drivers has provided over 19,000 rides to medical, dental and cancer treatment appointments for individuals who might have otherwise foregone critical medical care. Information for these features has been submitted by the subjects or their delegates.

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Daniel J. Doron, Katonah resident and partner at McDermott, Will, Emery law firm; Carolyn B. Mandelker of Katonah and founder of Harrison Edwards Inc., a national marketing and PR agency; and Donna Satow, a New York City resident and co-founder of The Jed Foundation, a nonprofit suicide prevention organization, were recently elected to the Bedford Playhouse Board of Directors. Sarah Long, chair of the Board of Directors of Bedford Playhouse, said “The strong leadership and perspectives that these new board members bring will preserve and strengthen our outstanding community treasure. They possess the kind of expertise, commitment and energy that will help us continue to be the vibrant cultural and social destination we’ve always imagined.” Doron concentrates his law practice on the labor and employment aspects of

M&A transactions on both the buy-side and sell-side. He earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan, and B.S. in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University. Mandelker founded Harrison Edwards, an award-winning national public relations and digital marketing agency in 1987. The firm’s focus areas are broadband, health care, the arts, B to B and B to C. Previously, she worked in PR and journalism and served as deputy director of the New York City Record Agency, assistant to the commissioner for Public Information of NYC’s Department of Air Resources, and deputy campaign manager for the first mayoral campaign of Edward I. Koch. She holds a M.A. from New York University and a B.A. from Syracuse University. In 2000, Donna and Phillip Satow established The Jed Foundation after the loss of their youngest son, Jed, a soph-

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omore in college, to suicide. Prior to devoting a full-time effort at The Jed Foundation, Satow was the publisher of the Columbia College alumni magazine, “Columbia College Today,” and a board member of several community organizations. She received a master’s degree in business from Boston University and a B.S. from Columbia University. Bedford Playhouse is a vibrant stateof-the-art cinema, cultural center and community hub, featuring films and other arts-related programming. The original playhouse opened its doors in April 1947. When it closed in 2015, a grassroots effort led to the formation of a new nonprofit organization, the Bedford Playhouse Inc. and its partner entity, the Clive Davis Arts Center. For more information, a schedule of upcoming events and tickets, visit bedfordplayhouse.org.

WALDEN FIRM WELCOMES NEW ATTORNEYS Lauren E. Scott and Eric B. Wharton have joined the litigation team of Jacobowitz and Gubits LLP in Walden as associate attorneys. Scott earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in 2005 from the State University of New York, Cortland, her Master of Art degree in internal law and public policy from the American University of Paris in France and her Juris Doctorate in 2017 from the New York Law School. Wharton earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2012 from the State University of New York, New Paltz, and earned his Juris Doctorate in 2016 from the University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Law. Jacobowitz and Gubits was founded in 1968 to provide legal representation to businesses, individuals and municipalities throughout the Hudson Valley and the state of New York. It has grown into a practice with more than 20 attorneys and a full staff of paralegals and legal assistants in its offices in Walden and Monticello.

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SEP ORTHOPEDICS TO PROVIDE CONCIERGE-LEVEL CARE TO PATIENTS Renowned orthopedic surgeon Andrew Bazos will be exclusively devoting his clinical time, talent and energies to the independent practice SEP Orthopedics, which he founded in 1992 as a fellow in sports medicine and arthroscopy at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. At SEP Orthopedics, Bazos will provide concierge-level care without extra costs or commitments to his patients from Sharon to New Milford to Danbury, Connecticut, New York City and the greater Nuvance hospital system area. Using both nonsurgical and state-ofthe-art, minimally invasive surgical techniques, Bazos is getting his patients back to the activities they love. He will be offering patient hours at the Danbury and New Milford locations on a weekly basis. Bazos has a sports medicine and training background, which includes degrees from Harvard, Yale and Columbia. He is a former associate professor of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine at NYU-Langone Hospital for Joint Diseases, and founded the event medical company, CrowdRx, with which he has provided years of service as the medical director for Madison Square Garden, Yankee Stadium, the US Tennis Open. He serves as the tournament physician for the Men’s Big East Basketball Tournament every spring and also directs the medical coverage for several national events, including Burning Man and this year’s Super Bowl venue in Los Angeles. “This independent practice,” Bazos says, “will allow me to make the best decisions for each individual patient without the constraints of a big group. Bazos will continue to specialize in sports medicine/arthroscopy and knee and shoulder surgery along with all musculoskeletal disorders and conditions. Over the years he has provided care to a vast network of athletes, coaches and sports enthusiasts throughout the towns and hamlets of Litchfield, Fairfield and Westchester and Putnam counties and New York City. JANUARY 17, 2022

Good Things CARDIOLOGISTS JOIN WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES

WMCHEALTH BOARD CHAIR NAMED The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) in Valhalla has named Zubeen Shroff chair of the Board of Directors of the Westchester County Health Care Corporation (WCHCC), which operates the WMCHealth, a network consisting of 10 hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and provider practices in New York state’s Hudson Valley region. Shroff succeeds Mitchell Hochberg, now first vice chair, whose tenure as chair reached term limits after three consecutive terms in the position. He leaves the network with an annual, community economic impact at an estimated $3.45 billion. Shroff has been a member of WCHCC Board for more than 10 years and has been integral in WMCHealth’s governance since the network’s founding in 2015. “WMCHealth is dynamic organization that is both a health care resource and economic engine for the communities we serve,” said Shroff, managing director of Galen Partners, a health care-

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growth equity investment firm. The Westchester Medical Center Health Network is a 1,700-bed health care system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with 10 hospitals on eight campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. It employs more than 13,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians.

WESTCHESTER COUNTY AWARDS GRANTS Launch1000, a self-paced, online program that turns concepts and ideas into de-risked startups has awarded 218 Launcher graduates with a $2,500 grant from the Westchester County Office of Economic Development for having completed the program. Of the 218 graduates nearly three-quarters qualified to receive an additional $2,500 grant for achieving key milestones for advancing the growth of their venture. This grant funding represents a $940,000 investment in helping new businesses and nonprofits to launch and scale. County Executive George Latimer said, “Launch1000 has paved the way

BANK FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATIONS Headquartered in Stamford for more than 170 years, First County Bank’s CommunityFirst grant program of its First County Bank Foundation is now accepting grant applications. Eligible nonprofit organizations must submit their application online by March 31. To be eligible for consideration, organizations must serve the communities of Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Westport and neighboring communities in Bridgeport, and have nonprofit tax-exempt status under sec-

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for a diverse community of businesses and nonprofits who represent a strong component of Westchester’s vibrant startup community. Westchester County is invested in the success of entrepreneurs and this financial investment in 218 new entities is an extension of that commitment.” In addition to Launch1000, the Westchester County Office of Economic Development offers a suite of programs and resources to support businesses and entrepreneurs, including Westchester County Biosciences Accelerator, Element 46 Incubator and the RXR Volunteer Program.

Drs. Gary Gabelman, Douglas Hart, Gabriela Grasa, Anthony Mercando and Mitchell Fishbach.

Drs. Gary Gabelman, Douglas Hart, Gabriela Grasa, Anthony Mercando and Mitchell Fishbach, formerly associated with NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Westchester have joined White Plains Hospital Physician Associates. This new cardiology group expands the number of physicians in White Plains Hospital Division of Cardiology, which continues to bolster its comprehensive cardiology services, most recently with the launch of its cardiac surgery program in November 2021 in partnership with Montefiore. Specializing in preventative and noninvasive cardiology, nuclear cardiology, and echocardiography, Drs. Gabelman, Hart, Grasa, Mercando and Fishbach are now seeing patients at White Plains Hospital’s Center for Advanced Medicine & Surgery, at 122 Maple Ave. in White Plains. Gabelman oversees the practice and specializes in heart disease, echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. He graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and

completed his internship, residency, and fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center. Hart helps lead echocardiography services for the practice and also specializes in cardiovascular disease and nuclear cardiology. After graduating from the University of Michigan School of Medicine he completed a fellowship in circulatory physiology at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and then completed a full cardiology fellowship at Georgetown University Medical Center with special concentration on echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. Grasa specializes in cardiology, nuclear cardiology and echocardiography and is responsible for developing relationships for the group with community members and providers throughout the region. She graduated from the Carol Davila Medical School and completed her internship at St. Andrew Hospital, both in Romania. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Washington Hospital Center and her fellowship in cardiology at Mount Sinai

Medical Center. Mercando specializes in preventive cardiology, pacing and implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapy and medical informatics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Manhattan College and a medical degree from Harvard Medical School and the Harvard‐MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology. He completed his internal medicine internship, residency and a fellowship in clinical cardiology at Montefiore Medical Center. Fishbach is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and completed his internship, residency, and fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center. From 2004-2015, Fishbach was chief of cardiology at Lawrence Hospital. White Plains Hospital is a member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley.

BANK SUPPORTS PROGRAM FOR GIRLS tion 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. “The bank’s Board of Directors, corporators and employees take great pride in distributing annual grants to help ensure that local needs are met,” said Robert J. Granata, chairman and CEO of First County Bank and president of First County Bank Foundation. To view examples of past grant recipients and to complete an online grant application, visit firstcountybank.com/community/ grant-applications/.

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PCSB Bank, headquartered in Brewster, New York, recently announced a donation of $20,000 to Girls Inc. Westchester to support the organization’s efforts to empower young girls to succeed and achieve healthy lives –– in particular a student program at Benjamin Turner Middle School in Mount Vernon. This was the bank’s third installment in support of a Girls Inc. program. A community-focused bank, PCSB has a history of utilizing its time and resources to improve the lives of people throughout the lower Hudson Valley.

Bank officials with Dr. Sharlise Smith-Rodriguez, executive director, Girls Inc., center, are Michelle A. Nicholas, senior vice president, chief diversity officer and director of community development; and Joseph D. Roberto, chairman, president & CEO.

GIVING SENIORS A LIFT FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

WJCS Board President Mariquita Blumberg

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From left: Hayden Santry, Holden Vintiadis, Owen Lavin, Peter Costantino, Will Stern, Jack Peters and Winston Rose. Contributed photo.

Parsonage Cottage Senior Residence, a congregate home for seniors in Greenwich is launching a new fundraising campaign – “Giving Our Seniors A Lift” – to replace its van, which was purchased in 2003 and is used for various purposes. A division of Greenwich Communities, Parsonage Cottage, an affordable home for Greenwich older adults is asking the Greenwich community to join its ef-

fort. Penny Lore, executive director of the residence is seeking contributions toward the campaign. “We know this is a grassroots effort, but every dollar will help us reach our goal of $50,000 to purchase a new van…,” she said. “Accessible transportation is critical to keep our seniors connected to their Greenwich community. The seniors at Parsonage Cottage need our community’s

support in raising funds for the new van,” town of Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo said. To make a secure donation, visit https://www.parsonagecottage.org/ give-a-lift/ or send your tax-deductible contribution to Friends of Parsonage Cottage, 88 Parsonage Road, Greenwich, CT 06830, attention Penny Lore, or contact her at 203-869-6226 or penny@parsonagecottage.org.

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Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) recently announced that it will be honoring WJCS Board President Mariquita Blumberg and New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins on April 5 at the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, New York, and online at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds from the gala will help support programs that serve 20,000 Westchester residents each year, of all ages and backgrounds, who face struggles relating to mental health, trauma, disability, aging and developmental, educational and social problems affecting children and youth. Founded in 1943, WJCS is the largest provider of outpatient-licensed community-based mental health services in Westchester and one of the largest human service organizations in the county. For the past 10 years, Blumberg has supported WJCS, becoming chair of the

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marketing committee while serving on several other boards. She is an executive coach and organizational consultant, supporting executives in small and mid-sized companies as they scale their business, their organization and their executive team all at once. She attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, earning a B.A in economics and a MSOD from the AU/NTL program at American University. A trailblazer in local and state government and a champion for progressive action, Stewart-Cousins in 2012 became the first woman and African American to lead a New York State legislative conference. WJCS CEO Seth Diamond, said “… Every day Mariquita and Senator Stewart-Cousins demonstrate the power of commitment and the power of the individual to create positive change.”

CONNECT WITH westfair communications From left: Saint Joseph’s Medical Center President Michael Spicer, Saint Joseph’s Medical Center Board Chairman James Landy, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, Yonkers Councilwoman Corazon Pineda Isaac and Yonkers Councilwoman Tasha Diaz.

Officials of Saint Joseph’s Medical Center in Yonkers recently conducted a lottery for the selection of residents for the 32 affordable units at Landy’s Court, a modern new apartment building featuring 80 units housing in downtown Yonkers. The project is named for James J. Landy, long-time chairman of the Saint Joseph’s Medical Center Board of Directors and an advocate for those in the community who seek a safe environment with support services to call home. An expert in housing, Landy is involved in many housing organizations and serves, among others, as

chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Yonkers. Located at 10 School St., the five-story building features 32 efficiency one- and two-bedroom affordable housing units for individuals and families who meet the affordable housing guidelines. There are also 48 efficiency units for individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness who are in need of supportive housing. “…The 48 supportive apartments will meet the needs of those individuals who have demonstrated the ability to live inde-

pendently in the community with on-site support services. This program is designed to offer support and assistance to help individuals maintain skills of daily living and foster successful integration in the community,” said Saint Joseph’s Medical Center President and CEO Michael Spicer. Landy’s Court is operated by the Department of Residential Services of St. Vincent’s Hospital, Westchester Division of Saint Joseph’s Medical Center. Since its establishment in 1986, the department has expanded to four boroughs in New York City as well as Westchester County.

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U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT White Plains & Poughkeepsie Local business cases, January 5 - 11 New Jersey Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection vs. Paul Speziale, Nyack, 22-7001-RDD: Adversary proceeding in Speziale Chapter 7 (21-22564). Attorney: Ruby D. Cochran. Charlotte Equities LLC, Monsey, Menachem Flohr, president, 22-22007-SHL: Chapter 11, assets $800,000, liabilities $500,000. Attorney: Todd S. Cushner.

U.S. DISTRICT COURT, White Plains Local business cases, January 5 - 11 American Zurich Insurance Co., Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Inter County Alarm Systems, Valley Cottage, et al, 22-cv-76-PMH: Negligence. Attorney: Robert W. Phelan. Lancelot Swaby, Poughkeepsie vs. Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, 22-cv-110KMK: Job discrimination, race. Attorney: Paul N. Cisternino. Artisan Pizza & Wine LLC, Eastchester vs. Burrata Pizza Corp., Manhattan, 22-cv-189PMH: Trademark infringement. Attorney: Yuval H. Marcus. Laura Minnerly, Dutchess County vs. Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, 22-cv-216-PMH: Americans with Disabilities Act. Attorney: Eric Broutman. Items appearing in the Fairfield 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:

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11 Whippoorwill Lane LLC,

Property: 120 Old Post Road, Rye. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Jan. 6.

Priscilla Ventura Vasconcellos, Armonk. Property: 11 Whippoorwill Lane, North Castle. Amount: $110,000. Filed Jan. 4.

DEEDS Seller: Opra III LLC, Harrison. New Fairfield, Connecticut. Seller:

Above $1 million 13 Bent LLC, Port Chester. Seller: Art Realty LLC, Port Chester. Property: 13 Bent Ave., Rye. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Jan. 6.

NYIP Owner I LLC, New York City. Seller: Clearbrook Cross LLC, New York City. Property: 100 Clearbrook Road, Greenburgh. Amount: $138.3 million. Filed Jan. 6.

65 Westchester LLC, North Salem. Seller: JA II LLC, Armonk. Property: 65 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Jan. 6.

NYIP Owner I LLC, New York City. Seller: Clearbrook Cross LLC, New York City. Property: 77 Executive Blvd., Greenburgh. Amount: $152 million. Filed Jan. 6.

485 LT Realty LLC, Hawthorne. Seller: G.H. Kerry LTD, Hawthorne. Property: 485 Commerce St., Mount Pleasant. Amount: $1 million. Filed Jan. 3.

NYIP Owner I LLC, New York City. Seller: Clearbrook Cross LLC, New York City. Property: 1-3-5 Westchester Place, Greenburgh. Amount: $36.5 million. Filed Jan. 6.

689 McLean LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Denis Amoruso, Yonkers and Russell Amoruso, Westerly, Rhode Island. Property: 689 McLean Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Jan. 6.

NYIP Owner I LLC, New York City. Seller: Clearbrook MID LLC, New York City. Property: 200 Saw Mill River Road, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $102.3 million. Filed Jan. 6.

Belfast 12 LLC, Bronx. Seller: Ben-Stone Holding Corp., Yonkers. Property: 618 Mill River Road, Yonkers. Amount: $2.9 million. Filed Jan. 3.

NYIP Owner I LLC, New York City. Seller: Clearbrook South LLC, New York City. Property:1 Executive Blvd., Yonkers. Amount: $142.7 million. Filed Jan. 6.

Belkin, Betsey and Keith Belkin, Pepper Pike, Ohio. Seller: SC Rye Brook Partners LLC, Pawling. Property: 7 Lavender Lane, Rye. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Jan. 6.

Rottura, Lilian and Gianluca Rottura, New York City. Seller: Johnson DB LLC, Scarsdale. Property: 100 Johnson Road, Eastchester. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Jan. 4.

CH Realty IX/CG New York Stallion LP, Springfield, Virginia. Seller: New York Dealer Stations Management LLC, White Plains. Property: 3190 Albany Post Road, Cortlandt. Amount: $2.9 million. Filed Jan. 6. Donath, Eric and Mariel O. Donath, Highland Beach, Florida. Seller: Opra III LLC, Harrison. Property: 120 Old Post Road, Rye. Amount: $2.6. Filed Jan. 6. Eliopoulos, Roubi S. and Elias Eliopoulos, Dobbs Ferry. Seller: Dobbs Ferry Women’s Club Inc., Dobbs Ferry. Property: 54 Clinton Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Jan. 4. Emmer, Edward and Ferne Emmer, Eastport. Seller: Opra III LLC, Harrison. Property: 120 Old Post Road, No. D303, Rye. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Jan. 5. High Rock Six LLC, Brewster. Seller: New York State Electric and Gas Corp., Rochester. Property: 5-27 Fields Lane, North Salem. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed Jan. 5.

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Spectrum Designs Foundation LTD, Port Washington. Seller: M.W.V. Realty New York Corp., Brookfield, Connecticut. Property: 199 Tompkins Ave., Mount Pleasant. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Jan. 7.

18 North Washington LLC, Maspeth. Seller: Kaldenber LLC, Tarrytown. Property: 18 N. Washington St., Greenburgh. Amount: $725,000. Filed Jan. 6. 178 Wyndcliff LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Anderotti Family Trust, Massapequa. Property: 178 Wyncliff Road, Yonkers. Amount: $530,000. Filed Dec. 6. 225 Edgewood LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Sol M. Elosegui, Yonkers. Property: 223 Edgewood Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $775,000. Filed Jan. 3. 838 McLean Ave., Yonkers. Seller: Mcgimic Inc., Pleasanton, California. Property: 838 McLean Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $875,000. Filed Jan. 3. 2140 Albany Post Road LLC, Montrose. Seller: Lulu Properties New York Inc, Cortlandt Manor. Property: Travis Avenue, Cortlandt. Amount: $150,000. Filed Jan. 5. BHNVN1 LLC, Bronx. Seller: Judith Diaz-Miranda, Garden City. Property: 83 Vineyard Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $185,000. Filed Jan. 3. Brunelli, Paula, Thornwood. Seller: Bedford Properties Associates LP, Bedford Hills. Property: 1275 Park Lane, Yorktown. Amount: $725,000. Filed Jan. 6.

Stratis, Salvatore and Evelyne Stratis, New York City. Seller: Opra III LLC, Harrison. Property: 120 Old Post Road, Rye. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Jan. 7.

Buckner, Sven A., Running Springs, California. Seller: 73 Spring Street LLC, Mount Kisco. Property: 73 Spring St., No. 2C, Ossining. Amount: $285,000. Filed Jan. 6.

Tan, San Yen, Eastchester. Seller: General Enterprise Inc., Minato-Ku, Tokyo. Property: 34 Tuckahoe Ave., Eastchester. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Jan. 4.

Cheng, Kin Shing and Ting Ting Pan, Yonkers. Seller: Anjan Holding Corp., Yonkers. Property: 100 Morningside Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $710,000. Filed Jan. 3.

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Cymerman, Barry and Mira H. Cymerman, Chappaqua. Seller: Laurel Ridge Development Inc., South Salem. Property: 319 Overlook Court, Lewisboro. Amount: $995,000. Filed Jan. 6.

8 Wainwright LLC, Rye. Seller: Marlon Cohen Pirinea, Rye. Property: 8 Wainwright St., Rye. Amount: $675,000. Filed Jan. 3.

Drumcon Realty LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: Linda Higgins and Ann Marie O’Sullivan, Yonkers. Property: 117 Maple Place, Yonkers. Amount: $335,000. Filed Jan. 6.

Dugan, Sean and Lianne Dugan, Cortlandt Manor. Seller: BGRS LLC, Burr Ridge, Illinois. Property: 47 Bonham Lane, Cortlandt. Amount: $925,000. Filed Jan. 3. Envision Management Inc., East Irvington. Seller: Gerard Grande and Kathryn Grande, Dobbs Ferry. Property: 135 Palisade St., Greenburgh. Amount: $769,000. Filed Jan. 4. FADE Individual Design LLC, Pelham. Seller: Vincent Chung Yu Ng and Elsa Ng, Little Neck. Property: 52 Webster Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $497,000. Filed Jan. 7. Hallenbeck, Robert M., Peekskill. Seller: Var Properties New York LLC, Brewster. Property: 98 Walnut Road, Cortlandt. Amount: $346,900. Filed Jan. 6. Long, Daryl and Samantha Samuels, Escondido, California. Seller: Propel Development Inc., Hollis. Property: 474 Bedford Road, North Castle. Amount: $900,000. Filed Jan. 6. Mamaroneck Capital I LLC, Mamaroneck. Seller: Ernest P. Poccia, Portchester. Property: Derman Avenue, Mamaroneck. Amount: $202,125. Filed Jan. 5. O’Sullivan, Jacqueline and Neil O’Sullivan, Central Valley. Seller: Drago Family Construction LLC, Middletown. Property: 14 Drago Way, Greenburgh. Amount: $450,000. Filed Jan. 6. Sansotta, Joseph and Jessica Lynn Sansotta, Closter, New Jersey. Seller: Lamp Light Realty Inc., New Rochelle. Property: 102 Woodland Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $400,000. Filed Jan. 5. Sciacca Associates LLC, Rye. Seller: Peter A. Moesel and Starr R. Moesel, Rye. Property: 32 Waters Edge, Rye. Amount: $868,000. Filed Jan. 7. Tennenhaus, Yochanan, Brooklyn. Seller: Gibraltar Inc., Peekskill. Property: 1420-1422 Main St., Peekskill. Amount: $590,000. Filed Jan. 6. Tirone, Nancy and Anthony Tirone, White Plains. Seller: 321 North Main Street Holding Corp., Stamford, Connecticut. Property: 319 N. Main St., Rye. Amount: $750,000. Filed Jan. 7. Tunacat Construction LLC, New Rochelle. Seller: 209 Prospect Avenue LLC, Elmsford. Property: 209 Prospect Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $137,500. Filed Jan. 3.

Vallo, Mathew and Annie Vallo, Brooklyn. Seller: MEM Flipp Corp., Bronxville. Property: 78 Melrose Ave., Cortlandt. Amount: $775,000. Filed Jan. 6.

JUDGMENTS

Amaris, Norma A., White Plains. $11,651.37 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 4. Aviles, Sheila, Yonkers. $4,116.96 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 4. Barden, Catherine T., Harrison. $1,506.41 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 4. Campbell, Jacquelyn, Mount Vernon. $17,615.59 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 6. Cavaluzzi, Celina, Yonkers. $3,683.57 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 6. Collins, John D., White Plains. $11,292.03 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 4. Correia, Pinto Sonia, Yonkers. $6,288.54 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Newark, Delaware. Filed Jan. 6. Corsa, William M., Larchmont. $10,360.85 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 6. Cortes, Diosa, Ardsley. $4,656,86 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 6. Djurasevic, Elizabeth, Irvington. $2,273.04 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 4. Ferringo, James, Elmsford. $3,292.40 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 6. Foster, John, Mount Vernon. $5,269.25 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 6. Giancaspro, John, Pelham. $7,116.54 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Newark, Delaware. Filed Jan. 7.

Facts & Figures Gomez, Campos Mario, Mamaroneck. $5,160.80 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 4. Griffin, Coleen, Valhalla. $5,727.27 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 4. Hall, Alicia R., Yonkers. $6,142.36 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 5. Hernandez, Victor M., Yonkers. $5,770.57 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 4. Kenny, Thomas, Valhalla. $3,600.40 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Newark, Delaware. Filed Jan. 7. Luke, Lissa, Morrisville, North Carolina. $25,502.33 in favor of Arden Realty Corp., Bronxville. Filed Jan. 7. Luongo, Gerardina, West Harrison. $16,624.42 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Newark, Delaware. Filed Jan. 6. Malone, Jason T., Peekskill. $7,533.78 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Newark, Delaware. Filed Jan. 7. Meza, Milton E., Valhalla. $5,094.36 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 5. Naranjo, Roberto R., Yonkers. $11,705.17 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 6. Perez, Julie C., Mount Vernon. $11,658.01 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 4. Ramos, Niurka A., Tarrytown. $12,331.98 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 6. Sheppard, Donisha L., Mount Vernon. $9,643.24 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 6. Solares, Vanessa, Yonkers. $8,992.48 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 6. Solis, Diana R., West Harrison. $5,280.54 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Jan. 5.

Witt, William M., Briarcliff Manor. $17,807.64 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Newark, Delaware. Filed Jan. 7.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD Failure to carry insurance or for work-related injuries and illnesses, Jan. 6 to Jan. 12, 2021. 4W4 Ownership Group LLC, Mount Vernon. Amount: $20,000.

PARTNERSHIPS

Granisada Arcoiris, 46 Park Place, Apt. 7A, New Rochelle 10801, c/o Anibel Vasquez and Reginaldo Vasquez. Filed Jan. 4.

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS Adina Works Productions, 1 City Place, No. 1902, White Plains 10601, c/o Adina Li Williams. Filed Jan. 7.

Firetec Systems Inc., White Plains. Amount: $23,000.

American Super Heros, 650 Warburton Ave., Yonkers 10701, c/o Joaquin Thatcher. Filed Jan. 3.

Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice, Rye Brook. Amount: $19,500.

AXDN, 1 Topland Road, White Plains 10605, c/o Catherine Monee Plummer. Filed Jan. 6.

Martinez Building Maintenance Services Inc., Yonkers. Amount: $20,000.

BITLAB, 10 Jasmine Lane, Rye Brook 10573, c/o Jonah Schwam. Filed Jan. 6.

TSI East 59 Inc., Elmsford. Amount: $20,500. Lis Pendens The following filings indicate a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed.

Bregom, 123 Valentine Lane, Unit 2C, Yonkers 10705, c/o Olga L. Cruz De Pozo. Filed Jan. 7.

Anker, Judy, as owner. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $488,250 affecting property located at 27 Hickory Hill Drive, Dobbs Ferry. Filed Jan. 7.

Green Hills Landscaping, 47 Old Albany Post Road, Ossining 10562, c/o Wildon E. Rumipulla Garcia. Filed Jan. 4.

Raiskums, Peggy Ann, as owner. Filed by PHH Mortgage Corp. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $720,000 affecting property located at 173 Elwood Ave., Hawthorne. Filed Jan. 5. Slade, William, as owner. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $167,640 affecting property located at 6207 Villa at the Woods, Unit B507, Peekskill. Filed Jan. 7.

MECHANIC’S LIENS 1133 Westchester Avenue LLC, as owner. $907,145.47 in favor of DC Plumbing and Heating Inc., Babylon. Filed Jan. 3.

NEW BUSINESSES

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Brows By Kara, 25 Lake St., Unit 25, White Plains 10603, c/o Kara Anne Righter. Filed Jan. 5.

Harold Williams, 39 Riverview Place, Yonkers 10701, c/o Harold Williams. Filed Jan. 3. Haus & Home, 107 Ralph Ave., White Plains 10606, c/o Elizabeth Bourke Havser. Filed Jan. 4. Isonel Beauty Lab, 24 Mulberry St., Apt. 1F, Yonkers 10701, c/o Isonel Hiero. Filed Jan. 7. Kingsley Realty, 99 Beekman Ave., Mount Vernon 10553, c/o Mary Kingsley. Filed Jan. 4. Miguel Ramos Home Improvement, 7 Hadden Ave., Apt. 1D, White Plains 10601, c/o Miguel Ramos Martinez. Filed Jan. 5. Muncheez By Bradee, 31 Yonkers Terrace, Yonkers 10704, c/o Eduardo Morales. Filed Jan. 3. Oceanna Internet Marketing, 130 Station Road, Irvington 10533, c/o Chrisitan Paul Picon. Filed Jan. 4.

Primrose & Ruby, 29210 Town Green Drive, Elmsford 10523, c/o Naomi Hall. Filed Jan. 4. Pure Joy Montessori, 24 Mulberry St., Apt. 1F, Yonkers 10701, c/o Tomas Hierro. Filed Jan. 7. Redefined, 1 Topland Road, White Plains 10605, c/o Catherine Monee Plummer. Filed Jan. 6. Rgrefen Music, 180 E Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck 10543, c/o Mark Ferguson. Filed Jan. 3. RHD Actuarial Consulting, 54 Whippoorwill Road, Armonk 10504, c/o Richard H. Daillak. Filed Jan. 6. Sonias Cakes & Natural Juice, 251 W. First St., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Sonia Chambers. Filed Jan. 3. We North Arrow, 1 Vincent Road, Apt. 2k, Bronxville 10708, c/o Wellington Espinal. Filed Jan. 3. Zuno Construction, 43 Third St., Apt. 1, New Rochelle 10801, c/o Elvia Godinez. Filed Jan. 4.

PATENTS Assessing technical risk in information technology service management using visual pattern recognition. Patent no. 11,223,642 issued to Hongtan Sun, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Cognitive user interface for technical issue detection by process behavior analysis for information technology service workloads. Patent no. 11,222,296 issued to Hongtan Sun, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Counter-based resistive processing unit for programmable and reconfigurable artificial-neural-networks. Patent no. 11,222,259 issued to Siyuranga Koswatta, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Data linkage across multiple participants. Patent no. 11,222,292 issued to Yichong Yu, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Determining when to perform and performing runtime binary slimming. Patent no. 11,221,835 issued to Michael Le, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

Genetically modified major histocompatibility complex mice. Patent no. 11,219,195 issued to Lynn MacDonald, et al. Assigned to Regeneron, Tarrytown. Gradiometric parallel superconducting quantum interface device. Patent no. 11,223,005 issued to Martin Sandberg, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. High-speed handling of ultra-small chips by selective laser bonding and debonding. Patent no. 11,222,862 issued to Qianwen Chen, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Magnetic inductor with shape anisotrophy. Patent no. 11,222,742 issued to Hariklia Deligianni, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Manufacturing process control based on multimodality and multiresolution time series data. Patent no. 11,221,592 issued to Yada Zhu, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Matrix factorization with approximate computing. Patent no. 11,222,395 issued to Shiyu Chang, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Method for forming a planar solenoid inductor. Patent no. 11,222,746 issued to Guohan Hu, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Optimizing dynamical resource allocations for cache-friendly workloads in disaggregated data centers. Patent no. 11,221,886 issued to John Bivens, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Reproducible and manufacturable nanogaps for embedded transverse electrode pairs in nanochannels. Patent no. 11,221,310 issued to Adam Pyzyna, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. System and method for software allocation based on forecasts and calendars. Patent no. 11,222,323 issued to Vijay Aggarwal, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Systems and methods for use in verifying users to service providers. Patent no. 11,222,321 issued to Manoneet Kohli, et al. Assigned to Mastercard, Purchase.

HUDSON VALLEY

BUILDING LOANS

Above $1 million AH RE Centerock LLC, as owner. Lender: Union Savings Bank. Property: 3 Centerock Road, West Nyack. Amount: $24.1 million. Filed Jan. 7.

Below $1 million Coleman, Jennifer, as owner. Lender: Homestead Funding Corp. Property: in Pawling. Amount: $376,096. Filed Jan. 6. Union Ave Realty New York LLC, as owner. Lender: Accolend LLC. Property: 573 Union Road, Spring Valley. Amount: $230,000. Filed Jan. 3.

DEEDS

Above $1 million 17 Briarwood House LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Morris A. Tilson and Bayla A. Tilson, Suffern. Property: 17 Briarwood Lane, Ramapo. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Jan. 6. AH-RE Centerock LLC, Westport, Connecticut. Seller: DP 57 LLC, Mount Kisco and ED 12 Corp., Yonkers. Property: 3 Centerock Road, Clarkstown. Amount: $3.5 million. Filed Jan. 7. Birch Dutchess Park LLC, Yorktown Heights. Seller: Southeast Atlantic Holdings LLC, Milton. Property in Wappinger. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Jan. 5. Ciment, Yosef and Shoshana Alexander, Pomona. Seller: 14 Harvest Road LLC, West Nyack. Property: 14 Harvest Road, Clarkstown. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Jan. 4. Hudson Avenue Rentals LLC, Nyack. Seller: Tallulah Nyack Realty LLC, Nyack. Property: 43-45 Hudson Ave., Nyack. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Jan. 3.

Thin reference layer for STT MRAM. Patent no. 11,223,010 issued to Guohan Hu, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

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Facts & Figures Littman, Louis and Laura Michelle Littman, New York City. Seller: BDK3 Enterprises LLC, Hopewell Junction. Property: in Clinton. Amount: $5.9 million. Filed Jan. 6. Peerby LLC, Monsey. Seller: 607 Route 306 Realty LLC, Monsey. Property: 607 Route 306, Ramapo. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Jan. 7. Red House Road LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: Congregation Beth Mikroh Inc., Monsey. Property: 83-95 Red Schoolhouse Road, Chestnut Ridge. Amount: $2.7 million. Filed Jan. 3. Red House Road LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: Congregation Beth Mikroh Inc., Monsey. Property: 91A and 93A Red Schoolhouse Road, Chestnut Ridge. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Jan. 3.

Below $1 million 21 Fulton Place LLC, Airmont. Seller: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 21 Fulton Place, Hillburn. Amount: $255,000. Filed Jan. 6. 31 South Cole LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: Yellow Flower LLC, Monroe. Property: 31 S. Cole Ave., Spring Valley. Amount: $960,000. Filed Jan. 3. 94 Townsend Road LLC, Carmel. Seller: Hondorp, Jordan, Poughquag. Property: in East Fishkill. Amount: $280,000. Filed Jan. 4. 164 Richard Court LLC, Pepper Pike, Ohio. Seller: 164 Richard LLC, Monroe. Property: 164 Richard Court, Unit 16D, Haverstraw. Amount: $180,000. Filed Jan. 3. 171 Parker Avenue Realty LLC, Wappingers Falls. Seller: Parker Homes LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $325,000. Filed Jan. 5. 397 Fishkill Avenue LLC, Beacon. Seller: Mark C. Haug and Claudia A. Haug, Beacon. Property: in Beacon. Amount: $260,500. Filed Jan. 3.

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3112 Parkview LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: Surie Lebovits, Spring Valley. Property: 3112 Parkview Drive, Unit 3112, Spring Valley. Amount: $579,000. Filed Jan. 5. Birch Dutchess Park LLC, Yorktown Heights. Seller: Blue Chip Properties LLC, Milton. Property: in Wappinger. Amount: $875,000. Filed Jan. 5. Cardias, Paula, Centerport. Seller: 25 Old Farm Road Development LLC, Pleasant Valley. Property: in Red Hook. Amount: $85,000. Filed Jan. 3. Carlock, Adam and Hayley Carlock, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Saman Real Estate Homes LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: in LaGrange. Amount: $501,500. Filed Jan. 5. Conlon, Claire, Congers. Seller: Bliss Farms Inc., Pearl River. Property: 65 S. Williams St., Orangetown. Amount: $459,999. Filed Jan. 6. Delavergne OJM LLC, Mahopac. Seller: Angel Barros, Ossining. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $505,000. Filed Jan. 3. DLJ Mortgage Capital Inc., Greenville, South Carolina. Seller: Dana D. Blackmon, Kingston. Property: in Clinton. Amount: $162,500. Filed Jan. 5. FBV-NY LLC, Chantilly, Virginia. Seller: Etty Bousso, New York City. Property: in Milan. Amount: $310,000. Filed Jan. 3. Glauber, David, Spring Valley. Seller: Yellow Flower LLC, Monroe. Property: 22 Wolfe Drive, Spring Valley. Amount: $990,000. Filed Jan. 3. Green, Zalmen, Spring Valley. Seller: 25 Ridge LLC, Airmont. Property: 27 Ridge Ave., Ramapo. Amount: $761,000. Filed Jan. 3. Gutman, Joseph and Robin Gutman, Waterbury, Connecticut. Seller: Briarwoods Farm Inc., Monsey. Property: 23 Kingher Court, Haverstraw. Amount: $900,000. Filed Jan. 6.

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Kelly, Christopher, Queens. Seller: 249 Main Street LLC, Armonk. Property: in Beacon. Amount: $470,000. Filed Jan. 6. Long, Adra and Andrew M. Pyzik, Astoria. Seller: 205 Lexo LLC, Monsey. Property: 205 Lexow Ave., Nyack. Amount: $985,000. Filed Jan. 6. Spitzer, Hersh and Esther Spitzer, Monsey. Seller: 20 Suffern PL LLC, Monsey. Property: 20 Suffern Place, Ramapo. Amount: $950,000. Filed Jan. 7. Stony Point Reserve LLC, New City. Seller: Stony Point Acquisition LLC, Stony Point. Property: 3,12,8, 6 Sandyfields Lane, Stony Point. Amount: $830,000. Filed Jan. 7. The Red Hook Village House LLC, Red Hook. Seller: Bruce Cuttler, Red Hook. Property: in Red Hook. Amount: $150,000. Filed Jan. 3. Whitehall Corners Holdings Inc., Katonah. Seller: Rosalito A. Carino, Salt Point. Property: in Dover. Amount: $330,000. Filed Jan. 5. Ziotnick, Shraga and Esther Mendlowitz, Suffern. Seller: Mazel Developers LLC, Monsey. Property: 2 Dunnigan Drive, Haverstraw. Amount: $885,000. Filed Jan. 3.

JUDGMENTS

180 Construction Inc., New York City. $126.260.82 in favor of Swift Financial LLC, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Jan. 3. Benn, Patrick, Nanuet. $44,727.26 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy Utah. Filed Jan. 6. Branch, Barbara, Valley Cottage. $11,660.59 in favor of Synchrony Bank, Draper Utah. Filed Jan. 6. Chardonet, Edeline, Spring Valley. $5,054.84 in favor of Synchrony Bank, Draper, Utah. Filed Jan. 3.

Conte, Michael, Bardonia. $10,105.75 in favor of Synchrony bank, Draper, Utah. Filed Jan. 3. Datillo Petroleum Inc., Thiells. $113,273.72 in favor of Illinois Insurance Company, Chicago, Illinois. Filed Jan. 4. Deacon, Andrew D., Valley Cottage. $7,116.73 in favor of TD Bank U.S.A. National Association, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Filed Jan. 4. Dechabert, Juan, Orangeburg. $9,186.71 in favor of Synchrony Bank, Draper, Utah. Filed Jan. 6. Leonorovitz, Sara B., Suffern. $26,676.37 in favor of Ford Motor Credit Company LLC, Dearborn, Minnesota. Filed Jan. 4. Moes P and H Inc., Airmont. $23,210.76 in favor of Cummins Inc., Bronx. Filed Jan. 6. Pinkesz, Mordechai Y., Monsey. $8,375.78 in favor of Ford Motor Credit Company LLC, Dearborn, Minnesota. Filed Jan. 3. Sekula., Hendel, Monsey. $7,638.42 in favor of Citibank National Association, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed Jan. 3. Thimes Solutions Inc., Suffern. $115,094.84 in favor of TD Bank National Association, Flemington, New Jersey. Filed Jan. 4. Well Kept Grounds Inc., Spring Valley. $19,678.38 in favor of Sunbelt Rentals Inc., Fort Mills, South Carolina. Filed Jan. 3.

MECHANIC’S LIENS Goldring, David, as owner. Lender: Optimum Air Solutions Inc. Property: 112 W. Maple Ave., Monsey. Amount: $8,500. Filed Jan. 7. Valley Cottage Fire and District, as owner. Lender: Marjam Supply Co. Property: 20 Lake Road, Valley Cottage, Amount: $6,073.75. Filed Jan. 3.

NEW BUSINESSES

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PARTNERSHIPS SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS A Halo Security, 418 North St, Middletown 10940, c/o Tyrone D. Hamilton. Filed Jan. 4. A&M Used Auto, 11 Lake Ave., Middletown 10940, c/o Milton Augustus. Filed Jan. 5. Angel Molina, 34 Bethune Blvd., Unit 309, Spring Valley 10977, c/o Angel Julio Molina Vega. Filed Jan. 3. ARTYJ, 173 Wawayanda Ave., Middletown 10940, c/o Javon William Gillis. Filed Jan. 6. Aurora Lillys Crafts, 11 Dogwood Hills Road, Newburgh 12550, c/o Viktoria Murphy. Filed Jan. 6. AV Classic Construction, 94A Orange Ave., Suffern 10901, c/o Aliaksei Hancharou. Filed Jan. 5. Brunch Room, 285 New York 211, No.5, Middletown 10940, c/o Letitia Montes. Filed Jan. 5. Colour Art By Rita, 361 Old Mill Road, Valley Cottage 10989, c/o Rita Morgentaler. Filed Jan. 3. Consistent Carpentry, 356 Pressler Road, Wallkill 12589, c/o Spencer Revell Leggett. Filed Jan. 3. Freddys Carpet and Flooring, 476 S. Pascack Road, Chestnut Ridge 10977, c/o Freddy J. Palma. Filed Jan. 6. Gale Buchholz Occupational Therapist Certified Aging in Place Specialist, 87 Madison Ave., Montgomery 12549, c/o Gale H. Buchholz. Filed Jan. 3.

Garcia Landscaping and Lawn Service, 17 Headden Drive, Spring Valley 10977, c/o Jonathan Osberto Garcia Orellana. Filed Jan. 3. Gerviny Car Services, 60 E. Eckerson Road, Apt. 25A, Spring Valley 10977, c/o Gervin Y. Vasquez. Filed Jan. 4. Goldring Wealth Management Services, 112 W. Maple Ave., Monsey 10952, c/o David Goldring. Filed Jan. 4. Grabz N Dealz, 13 Lisa Lane, New Windsor 12553, c/o Richard W. Bell. Filed Jan. 5. HJM, 559 Kensico Court, Suffern 10901, c/o Juan J. Santiago. Filed Jan. 6. Joses Taxi, 110 W. Eckerson Road, Spring Valley 10977, c/o Jose F. Penafiel Palacios. Filed Jan. 4. Maple Lawn Farm, 50R Hunter Place, Middletown 10940, c/o Steven W. Otte Hunter. Filed Jan. 4. McGregor Financial Consulting, 2 Thayer Road, Highland Mills 10930, c/o Scott P. McGregor. Filed Jan. 6. Moodna Creek Arms, 47 W. Main St., Washingtonville 10992, c/o Erik M. Geehern. Filed Jan. 5. So Fresh & So Green Clean, 8 Roselawn Road, Highland Mills 10930, c/o Joan Casesa. Filed Jan. 3. Srp Tactical, 57 Lake Road, Congers 10920, c/o Khoury Renard Porter. Filed Jan. 3. T Flynn Plumbing & Heating, 44 Lafayette Ave., Middletown 10940, c/o Tyler J. Flynn. Filed Jan. 4. Tay Tay Productions, 23 Randall Ave., Walden 12586, c/o Taler Hein. Filed Jan. 4. Zoraida Beauty Salon, 228 Broadway, Newburgh 12550, c/o Raffi Alberto Fernandez Gonzalez. Filed Jan. 3.

Facts & Figures BUILDING PERMITS Commercial Blackwell Construction LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Stamford Washington Office LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 677 Washington Blvd., Unit B1, Stamford. Estimated cost: $450,000. Filed Dec. 1. Blackwell Construction LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Stamford Washington Office LLC. Demolish, pursuant to plans filed, interior of 11th and 12th floors at 677 Washington Blvd., Unit B1, Stamford. Estimated cost: $337,000. Filed Dec. 4. Blackwell Construction LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Stamford Washington Office LLC. Renovate restrooms on the 11th and 12th floors at 677 Washington Blvd., Unit B1, Stamford. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed Dec. 21. Blt Management LLC, Stamford, contractor for One Harbor Point Square LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 2200 Atlantic St., Unit S1, Stamford. Estimated cost: $24,310. Filed Dec. 13. BRD Builders LLC, Hartford, contractor for Charter Oak Communities. Renovate interior office to Charter Oak Communities headquarters office at 22 Clinton Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $573,000. Filed Dec. 1. Cali J. Road Construction & Masonry LLC, Norwalk, contractor for R&R Investments Group LLC. Design reconfiguration for both units at 38 Union St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed Dec. 8. Carcole Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for 2010 Post LLC. Move three signs at 2010 W. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,500. Filed Dec. 21.

Items appearing in the Fairfield 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.

Chavez Carpentry LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Summer East Holdings LLC. Build partition walls 10” below ceiling height and install one door at 13 Spring St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Dec. 2. Construction Services of Branford LLC, Branford, contractor for Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut. Exchange antennas and radio in the water tank according to drawings at 192 Weed Hill Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Dec. 7. Oliva, Arnoldo, Stamford, contractor for 833 Hope Street LLC. Convert single-family residence to two family at 833 Hope St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $175,000. Filed Dec. 16.

Residential 63 Normandy Road LLC, Stamford, contractor for 63 Normandy Road LLC. Legalize kitchen installation at 138 New England Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Dec. 3. AE Contracting LLC / Alex Etemadfar, Stamford, contractor for Akbar Etemadfar. Legalize north wall at 171 Dannell Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed Dec. 15. Andrews, Ashlea, Stamford, contractor for Ashlea Andrews. Install channel letters mounted on a raceway at 121 Towne, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,275. Filed Dec. 27. Back, Mark, Stamford, contractor for Mark Back. Alter commercial interior from previous use as beauty salon to open space at 121 Towne, Stamford. Estimated cost: $N/A. Filed Dec. 17. Baliotti, Mary C., Stamford, contractor for Mary C. Baliotti. Renovate bathroom at 154 Pepper Ridge Road, Unit 7, Stamford. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Dec. 27.

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Bratter, Dale J., et al, Stamford, contractor for Dale J. Bratter. Remove existing roof and re-roof 88 Mianus Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,440. Filed Dec. 17. Bratter, Dale J., et al, Stamford, contractor for Dale J. Bratter. Install roof-top solar panels at 88 Mianus Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $16,842. Filed Dec. 23. Cali J. Road Construction & Masonry LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Franklyn Lora. Construct second dwelling in rear of existing building and remodel existing dwelling to accommodate new layout at 75 Coolidge Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed Dec. 2. Carpentry Unlimited Inc., Stamford, contractor for Usha S. Neelakandan. Build two-car garage, two bedrooms and a bathroom at 56 Lantern Circle, Stamford. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed Dec. 14. Carpentry/Contractor LLC, Wilton, contractor for Peter Dreyer and Kerryann O’Malley. Remodel existing master bathroom at 263 Barncroft Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,500. Filed Dec. 17. Carter, Donna Sessa, Massachusetts, contractor for Anthony J. Sessa. Construct an egress window in basement at 47 Whitmore Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Dec. 10. Cavaliero, Tracy, Stamford, contractor for Tracy Cavaliero. Install a tent for a private company event at 30 W. Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Dec. 6. Choate Builders LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Matthew Meyers. Convert screened-in porch to master suite at 72 Soundview Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $124,000. Filed Dec. 23. Clark’s Hill Shopping Plaza LLC, Stamford, contractor for Clark’s Hill Shopping Plaza LLC. Install illuminated channel letters at 800 E. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Cuscuna, Rocco B. Jr., Stamford, contractor for Rocco and Angela Fuschetto. Install a Generac generator connected to in-ground propane tank in the backyard of 11 Lynam Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Dec. 27. Cuscuna, Rocco B. Jr., Stamford, contractor for Rev. Marian J. Bauer Revocable Trust. Install a Generac generator in the backyard connected to two propane tanks at 28 Heather Drive, Unit 57, Stamford. Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed Dec. 9. Cuscuna, Rocco B. Jr., Stamford, contractor for John J. Keller and Cecelia M. Barnett. Install a Generac generator in the back yard two feet from house and connect to natural gas at 74 Birchwood Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $11,989. Filed Dec. 23. Cuscuna, Rocco B. Jr., Stamford, contractor for Giuseppe and Lynn Castagna. Install a Generac generator connected to a above-ground propane tank located at the back of the house at 132 Mac Gregor Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Dec. 1. Cuscuna, Rocco B. Jr., Stamford, contractor for C. Watt Jr. and Janet S. White. Install a Generac generator two feet from left side of the house connected to two propane tanks located at the back of the house at 171 High Line Trail, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Dec. 13. DJ Modular Homes LLC, New Milford, contractor for Nicholas Losquatro. Add a deck with a spa at 67 Pinner Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Dec. 16. D’Arinzo, Daniel, Stamford, contractor for Arthur M. Copeland and Judith G. Copeland. Install a Generac generator at 190 W. Haviland Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Dec. 9. De Dhaem, Olivia Begasse Stamford, contractor for Olivia Begasse De Dhaem. Remove existing roof and re-roof 30 W. Rock Trail, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Dec. 15.

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Devin, David, Stamford, contractor for David Devin. Renovate side garage for a pantry and storage plus an approximately 120-squarefoot addition to extend the back of a new panty at 128 N. Stamford Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Dec. 30. DXL Construction Inc., Redding, contractor for Carroll R. Wetzel Jr. Revocable Trust. Perform an elevator installation by removing stairs and creating the required shaft way per specs at 15 Gypsy Moth Landing, Stamford. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Dec. 29. Dynamic Real Estate Development of Connecticut LLC, Stamford, contractor for Dynamic Real Estate Development of Connecticut LLC. Add dormer for master bedroom and bath and renovate kitchen at 166 Oaklawn Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $95,000. Filed Dec. 14. E&A Roofing Company LLC, Stratford, contractor for Daniel and Mary McLoughlin. Remove existing roof and re-roof 81 Van Rensselaer Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Dec. 3.

COURT CASES Bridgeport Superior Court Distassio, Patricia, Heirs and/ or Beneficiaries, et al, Fairfield. Filed by Madison Gardens Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Juda J. Epstein Law Office, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff provides assessment of common expenses in all units in a condominium where the defendant is owner of one of the units. The defendant has an outstanding balance due to pay for common assessments, including late fees and charges. The plaintiff claims a foreclosure of its condominium common charge lien, possession of the premises, monetary damages of more than $2,500, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-21-6110422-S. Filed Oct. 12. Jerusalem Foods Inc. of Connecticut, Action: The plaintiff removed two dogs from the custody of the defendant. The dogs were sick or injured and were neglected and needed medical attention. The defendant was charged with animal cruelty.

Phann, Samnang, et al, Providence, Rhode Island. Filed by Aliaksandr Balashai, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bradley Denkovich & Karayiannis PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-21-6110634-S. Filed Oct. 19. Placido-Riva, Viviana A., Bridgeport. Filed by Bianca Caballero, Ansonia. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tortora Law Firm LLC, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-21-6110921-S. Filed Nov. 1. Wildman, William K., Seymour. Filed by Michael Peck, Ridgefield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bruce J. Corrigan Jr. Law Office, Westport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-21-6110549-S. Filed Oct. 15.

Danbury Superior Court 195 Federal Road LLC, Bethel. Filed by James Chiariello, Bronx, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: D’Elia Gillhooly DePalma LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff was lawfully on the premises of the defendant, when he was caused to fall in a pothole in the parking lot, thereby suffering injuries. The fall was caused by the negligence of the defendant for not keeping the premises safe. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-21-6041044-S. Filed Oct. 22.

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Facts & Figures Danpar Associates Limited Partnership, et al, New York, New York. Filed by Amanda Arpaia, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Moore O’Brien & Foti, Middlebury. Action: The plaintiff was lawfully on the premises owned, controlled and maintained by the defendant when suddenly the plaintiff was caused to fall due to an uneven condition on the parking lot. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-216041125-S. Filed Oct. 27. DJR Tamarack LLC, et al, Brewster, New York. Filed by Irineu Luiz Back, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Moore O’Brien & Foti, Middlebury. Action: The plaintiff was lawfully at the defendants’ premises. The plaintiff was on exterior stairs when he was caused to fall due to the snow and icy conditions. As a result, the pla intiff suffered several injuries and now seeks monetary damages ofmore than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBDCV-21-6041152-S. Filed Nov. 1. Fagundes, Marcelo, et al, Bronx, New York. Filed by Adilson Schuina, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Moore O’Brien & Foti, Middlebury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-21-6041126-S. Filed Oct. 27. Merkhofer, Brendon, et al, Newtown. Filed by Alfred Kendall, Bethel. Plaintiff’s attorney: Moore O’Brien & Foti, Middlebury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries and now seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBDCV-21-6041370-S. Filed Nov. 19.

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Stamford Superior Court BCM Relocations LLC, et al, Clinton, New Jersey. Filed by Toby Wander, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Casper & DeToledo LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff was a resident of the condominium and defendant, a moving company that placed masonite material on the common halfway. The plaintiff was walking when his shoe got caught in a gap of the masonite pieces and fell. As a result, the plaintiff suffered injuries and damages. Case no. FST-CV-216054338-S. Filed Nov. 15. Franco, Nelson, Stamford. Filed by Leroy Moton, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Appleton & Appleton LLC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-21-6054185-S. Filed Nov. 3. Hughes, Matthew Willis, Wethersfield. Filed by Geico Insurance Company for Monica Nugent, Washington, D.C. Plaintiff’s attorney: McCabe Wikstrom & Barney LLC, Milford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries and now seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FSTCV-21-6054588-S. Filed Dec. 7. Lilor LLC, et al, Weston. Filed by Amalia Gonzalez, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Alex J. Martinez Law Offices LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff was lawfully on the premises controlled and maintained by the defendant when the plaintiff slipped and fell backwards due to a loose doorknob. As a result, the plaintiff suffered injuries and now seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-21-6054641-S. Filed Dec. 9.

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McCann, Kristi E., Stamford. Filed by Paul Boghossian, Jamestown, Rhode Island. Plaintiff’s attorney: Amanda M Dematteis, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries and now seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FSTCV-21-6054366-S. Filed Nov. 16.

DEEDS Commercial 53 Marian Road LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Colcat Properties LLC, Fairfield. Property: 53 Marian Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 7. 56 Rugby Road LLC, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Seller: Anthony P. Guillaro, Ridgefield. Property: 56 Rugby Road, Fairfield. Amount: $500,000. Filed Dec. 10. Brodsky, Robert A. and Nancy Brodsky, Fairfield. Seller: K&J Partnership LLC, Fairfield. Property: 624 Penfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $2,899,000. Filed Dec. 3. Decembre, Jerry and Tanicka Decembre, Fairfield. Seller: Friendly Homes Solutions LLC, Trumbull. Property: 57 Hornbeam Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,325,000. Filed Dec. 3. Dziura, Scott Richard and Jessica Ponden Dziura, Stamford. Seller: Wood Wise Construction LLC, Beacon Falls. Property: 53 Roanoke Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $440,777. Filed Dec. 6. Gordon, David, Stamford. Seller: Leman Partners LLC, Stamford. Property: 1 Broad St., Unit PHD2, Stamford. Amount: $1,450,000. Filed Nov. 23. Herles, Oscar, Stamford. Seller: US Bank Trust NA, Stamford. Property: 17 Radio Place, Stamford. Amount: $365,000. Filed Nov. 23.

Hoti, Saranda and Avni Nezaj, Stamford. Seller: La Strada Realty LLC, Agawam, Massachusetts. Property: 92 George St., Stamford. Amount: $575,000. Filed Nov. 24.

Verrelli, Sarah Elizabeth, Fairfield. Seller: 214 Alden Street LLC, Fairfield. Property: 214 Alden St., Fairfield. Amount: $1,549,000. Filed Dec. 9.

Jarrett, Phenix A. and Nareen Jarrett, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Lark Associates LLC, Fairfield. Property: 1079 Brooklawn Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $640,000. Filed Dec. 9.

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Ledva, Daniel, Stamford. Seller: Peter Plaia LLC, Stamford. Property: 2 Ravenglass Drive, Unit 11, Stamford. Amount: $2,000,000. Filed Nov. 23. Moreno, David McCarthy and Maite Rion Cantu, Stamford. Seller: Greatview LLC, Stamford. Property: 35 Terrace Place, Stamford. Amount: $670,000. Filed Nov. 23. Mumihovic, Suco, Astoria, New York. Seller: Ash & Ush LLC, Stamford. Property: 1078 E. Main St., Unit 15-E-4, Stamford. Amount: $212,000. Filed Nov. 22. Quest Trust Company FBO, Houston, Texas. Seller: Dilip Hanumara, Stamford. Property: 60 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 208, Stamford. Amount: $120,000. Filed Nov. 23. Sarand Backlands LLC, New York, New York. Seller: Rebecca D. Gamzon, New York, New York. Property: 47 John St., Greenwich. Amount: $N/A. Filed Nov. 19. Taconic Home LLC, Cos Cob. Seller: US Bank National Association, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 17 Carriage Road, Cos Cob. Amount: $7,750,000. Filed Nov. 17. US1 USA LLC, Stamford. Seller: 458 Main Street LLC, Greenwich. Property: 458 W. Main St., Stamford. Amount: $57,500. Filed Nov. 23.

Adelberg, Stuart and Marilyn Adelberg, Stamford. Seller: Michael Eugene O’Dea and Clara Tracy O’Dea, Stamford. Property: 1 Broad St., Unit 30B, Stamford. Amount: $0. Filed Nov. 22.

Chiapparelli, Kate R. and Michael S. Chiapparelli, Mount Vernon, New York. Seller: Guy Veneruso and Rebecca Veneruso, Monroe. Property: 181 Woodbury Ave., Stamford. Amount: $630,000. Filed Nov. 23. Daly, Matthew and Richard Jorgensen, Stamford. Seller: Stephane Enot, Jamaica, New York. Property: Lot 2, Map 8441, Stamford. Amount: $784,000. Filed Nov. 24.

Barthell, John G., Los Angeles, California. Seller: Philip Wexler and Patricia Wexler, Fairfield. Property: 2347 Bronson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $2,750,000. Filed Dec. 10.

Diliberto, Michael P. and Michelle M. Diliberto, New Canaan. Seller: Sarah M. Kennedy, Darien. Property: 77 Havemeyer Lane, Unit 423, Stamford. Amount: $725,000. Filed Nov. 24.

Bellas, Ajcharaporn, Stamford. Seller: Victor J. DeFelice and Janet DeFelice, Stamford. Property: 24 King St., Stamford. Amount: $560,000. Filed Nov. 23.

Dunne, Richard J., Riverside. Seller: Lucinda W. Tredwell, Riverside. Property: 105 Lockwood Road, Riverside. Amount: $10. Filed Nov. 16.

Berrios, David and Elizabeth Gayle Berrios, Stamford. Seller: Charon B. Campbell, Stamford. Property: 2435 Bedford St., No. 21C, Stamford. Amount: $408,000. Filed Nov. 22.

Fredette, William A. and Bertha H. Fredette, Fairfield. Seller: William A. Fredette and Bertha H. Fredette, Fairfield. Property: 301 Knapps Highway, Fairfield. Amount: $N/A. Filed Dec. 10.

Biggs, Pauline M., Fairfield. Seller: Hemal Dilip Desai, Edison New Jersey. Property: 100 Stone Ridge Way, Unit 1C, Fairfield. Amount: $549,000. Filed Dec. 3.

Gabor, Deborah, Greenwich. Seller: Luis A. Blanco, Greenwich. Property: 71 Richland Road, Unit A, Greenwich. Amount: $900,000. Filed Nov. 16.

Bvumbe, Suzanne, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Lucio Gaia and Mary Lee Gaia, Stamford. Property: 1156 Rock Rimmon Road, Stamford. Amount: $899,000. Filed Nov. 23.

Harris, Davis and Kaitlin Harris, Stamford. Seller: Chelsea Masler and Samantha Masler, Stamford. Property: 173 Mill Road, Stamford. Amount: $750,000. Filed Nov. 23.

Campofranco, Nicholas and Emily S. Campofranco, Greenwich. Seller: Kawsar Mohsin and Rami Mohsin, Greenwich. Property: 47 Lafayette Place, Unit 1I, Greenwich. Amount: $725,000. Filed Nov. 18.

Head, Margarett, Fairfield. Seller: Todd D. Hotes and Jessica L. Hotes, Fairfield. Property: 279 Hillside Road, Fairfield. Amount: $895,000. Filed Dec. 7.

Cao, Chunri, Fairfield. Seller: Maria L. Smrecnik, Fairfield. Property: 290 Round Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $408,000. Filed Dec. 8.

Keller, Eugene and Susan Keller, Mamaroneck, New York. Seller: Noreen M. McNicholas and John Mastromarino, Stamford. Property: 668 Glenbrook Road, Unit 30, Stamford. Amount: $500,000. Filed Nov. 22.

Facts & Figures Kim, Young and Eunice Kim, Riverside. Seller: Stephanie D’Alton Barrett, Greenwich. Property: 15 Carriglea Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $3,900,000. Filed Nov. 16. Leroy, Mary F., Riverside. Seller: Ian C. Woolven, Cos Cob. Property: 24 Wescott St., Riverside. Amount: $800,000. Filed Nov. 17.

Rdzak, Grzegorz, Trumbull. Seller: Jean Joseph, Darien. Property: 32 Orchard St., Stamford. Amount: $480,000. Filed Nov. 22. Samelko, Pawel, Stamford. Seller: Stanislaw Wawrzonkiewicz and Anielka Wawrzonliewicz, Stamford. Property: 637 Cove Road, Unit C16, Stamford. Amount: $160,000. Filed Nov. 23.

Mazzarella, Anthony, Fairfield. Seller: Gabriel S. Mazzarella and Barbara A. Mazzarella, Hawthorne, New York. Property: 876 Riverside Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $750,000. Filed Dec. 9.

Sanchez, Isaac and Betsy Ramos, Stamford. Seller: Alfonso Cammarota, Fairfield. Property: 76 Vesper St., Fairfield. Amount: $715,000. Filed Dec. 9.

Murphy, Katherine and Daniel Murphy, Greenwich. Seller: David Doran and Leah Doran, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Property: 12 Webb Ave., Old Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Nov. 19.

Sandvik, Gregory B. and Marjorie A. Sandvik, Essex. Seller: Neil Spagna and Hadley Spagna, Fairfield. Property: 1001 Hillside Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,525,000. Filed Dec. 6.

Onilude, Samson, Stamford. Seller: Vijayan Pandalai and Subhalakshmi Pandalai, Stamford. Property: 63 Maple Tree Ave., Apt. E, Stamford. Amount: $387,500. Filed Nov. 23.

Schwartz, Scott and Ashley Losier, Fairfield. Seller: Noreen Von Brauchitsch and William Von Brauchitsch, Fairfield. Property: 1052 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,315,000. Filed Dec. 6.

Oppizzi, David, Rye Brook, New York. Seller: Ramkrishna V. Javalkar and Yashima Javalkar, Stamford. Property: 65 Glenbrook Road, Unit 11E, Stamford. Amount: $255,000. Filed Nov. 22.

Socci, Adela, Norwalk. Seller: Donald GiaQuinto, Stamford. Property: 25 Adams Ave., Unit 215, Stamford. Amount: $375,000. Filed Nov. 22.

Packham, Charlene, Westport. Seller: Maureen Kaps, New York, New York. Property: 136 Palmer Bridge, Unit 73, Fairfield. Amount: $912,000. Filed Dec. 6. Paterson, Ellen, Fairfield. Seller: Eric C. Mergenthaler, Fairfield. Property: 555 Mill Hill Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $790,000. Filed Dec. 6. Piliero, Nicholas P. and Jessica L. Nota, Milford. Seller: Linda C. Tippy and Margaret C. Brown, Syosset, New York. Property: 859 Church Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $425,000. Filed Dec. 7. Ramaley, Sarah and Paul J. Ramaley, Riverside. Seller: Paul J. Ramaley, Riverside. Property: 84 Silo Circle, Riverside. Amount: $10. Filed Nov. 18.

Souza, Blake, Fairfield. Seller: James P. Tallman, Southport. Property: 40 Southport Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $625,000. Filed Dec. 6. Twal, Maher, Stamford. Seller: Anne Fong Ma, Stamford. Property: 41 Hope St., Unit 14A, Stamford. Amount: $185,100. Filed Nov. 23. Vanderhorn, Douglas A. and Maria A. Vanderhorn, Darien. Seller: Patricia A, Gambino, Stamford. Property: 6 View St., Greenwich. Amount: $690,000. Filed Nov. 16. Veiberg, Petter and Johanna Veiberg, Fairfield. Seller: Paul Michael Tortora and Holly A. Pisano, Fairfield. Property: 23 Robert Court, Fairfield. Amount: $730,000. Filed Dec. 7.

Wauchope, Katya and Clyde Wauchope, Fairfield. Seller: Kathy Farrell-Kingsley, Fairfield. Property: 298 Fairview Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $550,000. Filed Dec. 6.

JUDGMENTS 159 Grove Street LLC, Greenwich. $3,000, in favor of JL Construction of New Milford LLC, New Milford, by Randall J. Carreira, New Preston. Property: 159 Grove St., Stamford. Filed Dec. 14. Lerose, Kelley, et al, Stamford. $2,861, in favor of Star Distributors Inc., West Haven, by Berdon, Young & Margolis PC, New Haven. Property: 206 Bayberrie Drive, Stamford. Filed Nov. 30. Lerose, Robert, et al, Stamford. $725, in favor of Eder Brothers Inc, West Haven, by Berdon, Young & Margolis PC, New Haven. Property: 206 Bayberrie Drive, Stamford. Filed Nov. 30. Turpin, Karin, Stamford. $1,504, in favor of Stamford Radiological Associates PC, Stamford, by the Law Offices of Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 39 Glenbrook Road, Apt. 2L, Stamford. Filed Dec. 14. Woody, Ethel, Stamford. $87,123, in favor of Stamford Acquisition I LLC, Stamford, by Goldman Gruder Woods LLC, Norwalk. Property: 11 Tuttle St., Unit 8, Stamford. Filed Nov. 30. Woody, Tommie, Stamford. $86,876, in favor of Stamford Acquisition I LLC, Stamford, by Goldman Gruder Woods LLC, Norwalk. Property: 11 Tuttle St., Unit 8, Stamford. Filed Dec. 6.

LIENS Federal Tax Liens Filed 135 Milbank LLC, 135 Milbank Ave., Greenwich. $11,150, civil tax proceeding. Filed Nov. 24.

64 Park Avenue LLC, 26 Putnam Green, Greenwich. $7,749, civil tax proceeding. Filed Nov. 17. Cappel, Jonathan, 82 Dalewood Ave., Fairfield. $42,414, civil tax proceeding. Filed Dec. 10. Haight, Linda A., 26 Riverside Lane, Riverside. $2,235, civil tax proceeding. Filed Nov. 10. Hamilton, Alan and Melissa Hamilton, 59 Sasapequan Road, Fairfield. $93,630, civil tax proceeding. Filed Nov. 18. Herbst, Jonathan, 80 Butternut Lane, Stamford. $27,466, civil tax proceeding. Filed Nov. 17. KD International Group Realty Inc, 150 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich. $3,241, civil tax proceeding. Filed Nov. 15. McKernan, Martin and Margaret McKernan, 176 Pinewood Road, Stamford. $5,420, civil tax proceeding. Filed Nov. 17. McKernan, Martin, 176 Pinewood Road, Stamford. $535,162, civil tax proceeding. Filed Nov. 17. O Haras LLC, P.O. Box 320129, Fairfield. $22,470, civil tax proceeding. Filed Nov. 15. Rizea, Alexander V., 51 Caldwell Ave., Apt. 2R, Stamford. $25,676, civil tax proceeding. Filed Nov. 15. Ruland, Jeffrey G., 61 Seaview Ave., Apt. 7, Stamford. $93,392, civil tax proceeding. Filed Dec. 13. Zhou, Zicheng and Yaqi Cheng, 70 Forest St., Apt. 16A, Stamford. $40,641, civil tax proceeding. Filed Nov. 17.

LIS PENDENS 1610 Post Road LLC, et al, Fairfield. Filed by Neubert, Pepe & Monteith PC, New Haven, for Bankwell Loan Servicing Group Inc. Property: 1460 and 1610 Post Road, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Dec. 6.

Caruso, Andrew S., et al, Stamford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wilmington Savings Fund Society. Property: 60 Arlington Road, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 9. Greenwich Capital Management Group LLC, et al, Greenwich. Filed by Marino, Zabel & Schellenberg PLLC, Orange, for the town of Greenwich. Property: 9 Lafayette Court, Unit G41, Greenwich. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 5. Howard, Paul, et al, Stamford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Property: 397 Hope St., Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 18. Hudson, Valber, et al, Greenwich. Filed by Marino, Zabel & Schellenberg PLLC, Orange, for the town of Greenwich. Property: 218 Old Mill Road, Greenwich. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 5. Jill R. Montgomery Memorial Land Trust Inc., Greenwich. Filed by Marino, Zabel & Schellenberg PLLC, Orange, for the town of Greenwich. Property: Old Farm Lane, Greenwich. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Nov. 3. Kowalsky, Marley, Fairfield. Filed by The Law Offices of Debra B. Marino LLC, Orange, for Joseph Kowalsky III. Property: 1047 Reef Road, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Nov. 22. Leman Partners LLC, et al, Stamford. Filed by Pullman & Comley LLC, Bridgeport, for Park Tower Stamford Association Inc. Property: 1 Broad St., Unit PHD2, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 18. Maralit, Cynthia, et al, Stamford. Filed by Rosenberg & Rosenberg PC, Avon, for Seaside Green Association Inc. Property: Unit 15, Seaside Green Condominium, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 5.

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McIntosh, Michael, et al, Stamford. Filed by Vincent J. Freccia III, Stamford, for the city of Stamford. Property: 1430 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 16. Milenkovic, Mariah, et al, Greenwich. Filed by John P. Regan, Stamford, for Ring’s End Inc. Property: 34 Thunder Mountain Road, Greenwich. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 2. Nollman, Claire H., et al, Stamford. Filed by Korde & Associates PC, New London, for The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company NA. Property: Willard Terrace, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 15. Petrov, Liudmil, et al, Fairfield. Filed by Brock & Scott PLLC, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for Wilmington Savings Fund Society. Property: Unit 101, Mosswood Condominium, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 30. Richichi, Kathleen, Greenwich. Filed by Marino, Zabel & Schellenberg PLLC, Orange, for the town of Greenwich. Property: 06-1418 Mortimer Drive, Greenwich. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Nov. 5. Seymour, Kristen, Fairfield. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, Rhode Island, for US Bank National Association. Property: 76 Arbor Terrace, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Nov. 17. Stephenson Residential Services LLC, Fairfield. Filed by Law Offices of Keith K. Fuller, Enfield, for PS Funding Inc. Property: 11 Revere Drive, Unit 19-F-3, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Nov. 15.

MORTGAGES 252 VA Company LLC, Fairfield, by Brian S. Cantor. Lender: First County Bank, 117 Prospect St., Stamford. Property: 252 Villa Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $290,000. Filed Nov. 24.

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Facts & Figures Belhumeur, Christopher H., Greenwich, by Oswald Joseph Bien-Aime. Lender: KeyBank National Association, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio. Property: 104 Ritch Avenue West, Apt. 1, Greenwich. Amount: $421,800. Filed Nov. 9.

Hitel, Jamie D.M. and Sarah E. Harris, Greenwich, by Jeffrey G. Lane. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 3 Park Ave., Old Greenwich. Amount: $536,400. Filed Nov. 10.

Lucey, Matthew Connolly and Elizabeth Lucey, Greenwich, by Vicki K. Johnson. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, 101 N. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Property: 21 Windrose Way, Greenwich. Amount: $2,000,000. Filed Nov. 8.

Hodgkinson, Jessica and Christian Hodgkinson, Stamford, by Kristen Renee Gonzalez. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 445 Roxbury Road, Stamford. Amount: $200,000. Filed Nov. 16.

Pergola, Daniel and Katerina Pergola, Greenwich, by Clare Bolduc. Lender: PNC Bank NA, 3232 Newmark Drive, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 37 Mooreland Road, Greenwich. Amount: $4,803,680. Filed Nov. 9.

De Havenon, Adam, Fairfield, by Susannah Vining. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, 6850 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio. Property: 71 Judson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $750,000. Filed Nov. 23.

Hohl, Frederick W. and Mary Ann Hohl, Greenwich, by Gelucia Salamone. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, 850 Main St., Bridgeport. Property: 20 Carolina Place, Greenwich. Amount: $100,000. Filed Nov. 8.

Perillo, Richard C. and Anastacia K. Perillo, Fairfield, by William Louis Birks. Lender: Bank of America NA, 101 South Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 98 Denise Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $436,000. Filed Nov. 22.

Effron, Zach and Lauren Effron, Fairfield, by Kenny Eastman. Lender: US Bank NA, 425 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio. Property: 241 Burr St., Fairfield. Amount: $100,000. Filed Nov. 22.

Ian, Michael and Nancy Ian, Fairfield, by Nicola Corea. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 101 Hilary Circle, Fairfield. Amount: $390,825. Filed Nov. 24.

Porco, Eric J. and Heidi Auge, Fairfield, by Joseph A. Mazzaccaro. Lender: US Bank NA, 4801 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 610 Riverside Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $605,000. Filed Nov. 23.

Field, Joel M. and Nelson F. Sanchez, Greenwich, by Robert E. Murray Jr. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 169 E. Elm St., Greenwich. Amount: $1,540,000. Filed Nov. 10.

Kim, Daniel E. and Yoonhee Kim, Greenwich, by Michael J. Jones. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, 101 N. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Property: 170 Overlook Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $2,325,000. Filed Nov. 10.

Green, David and Amy Pollack, Stamford, by David M. Singer. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 70 Apple Tree Drive, Stamford. Amount: $464,000. Filed Nov. 15.

Lannon, Cynthia S., Stamford, by David P. Lasnick. Lender: Ridgewood Savings Bank, 1981 Marcus Ave., Suite 110, Lake Success, New York. Property: 66 Ocean Drive East, Stamford. Amount: $1,000,000. Filed Nov. 16.

Cummings, Patrick Clancy, Greenwich, by Robert V. Sisca. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, 101 N. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Property: 70 Hunting Ridge Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2,700,000. Filed Nov. 8.

Hanna, Susan E., Greenwich, by William Louis Birks. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 13 Old Wagon Road, Old Greenwich. Amount: $539,000. Filed Nov. 9.

Levesque, Ryan and Laura Levesque, Stamford, by Taylor Giancarlo. Lender: Home Point Financial Corp., 9 Entin Road, Suite 200, Parsippany, New Jersey. Property: 236 Dundee Road, Stamford. Amount: $548,000. Filed Nov. 15.

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Roberts, Novelett, Stamford, by Claudia Hernandez. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, 850 Main St., Bridgeport. Property: 103 Lawn Ave., Stamford. Amount: $250,000. Filed Nov. 17. Spyropoulos, Dimitra, Stamford, by Gelucia Salamone. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, 850 Main St., Bridgeport. Property: 1079 Stillwater Road, Stamford. Amount: $100,000. Filed Nov. 17. Tiburcio, Marlin, Fairfield, by Melissa A. Tharp. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 61 Youngstown Road, Fairfield. Amount: $271,640. Filed Nov. 24.

Tolisano, Jason Harrison and Kerry Beth Tolisano, Fairfield, by Sharon M. Jones. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, 6850 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio. Property: 384 Wormwood Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,140,000. Filed Nov. 23. Tymniak, Timothy and Patricia Timniak, Fairfield, by Cameron Elizabeth Snyder. Lender: Baycoast Bank, 330 Swansea Mall Drive, Swansea, Massachusetts. Property: 32 Longdean Road, Fairfield. Amount: $100,000. Filed Nov. 22. Welchman, Erica A. and David S. Welchman, Stamford, by unreadable. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, 850 Main St., Bridgeport. Property: 119 Alpine St., Stamford. Amount: $50,000. Filed Nov. 17. Wilson, William, Stamford, by Michael P. Lynch. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 614 Wire Mill Road, Stamford. Amount: $601,342. Filed Nov. 16. Ziso, Pandi and Ereida Ziso, Stamford, by N/A. Lender: Guaranteed Rate Inc., 3940 N Ravenswood, Chicago, Illinois. Property: 40 Cerretta St., Unit 21, Stamford. Amount: $160,000. Filed Nov. 15.

NEW BUSINESSES Cuddles.Com, 43 Crescent St., Suite 20, Stamford 06906, c/o First Bank Mortgage Inc. Filed Dec. 2. Farmhouse at the Cross Road, 2635 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 06903, c/o Sose Veshta. Filed Dec. 6.

First Stamford Grille, 100 First Stamford Place, Stamford 06902, c/o First Stamford Café. Filed Dec. 3. First Stamford Place Café, 100 First Stamford Place, Stamford 06902, c/o First Stamford Café. Filed Dec. 3. Johnston Fiss Insurance, 530 Oak Court Drive, Suite 250, Stamford 06905, c/o Sunstar Insurance Group LLC. Filed Dec. 1. Lulac Council #713, 131 Courtland Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Sady Wodraska. Filed Dec. 2. Metro Center Café, 1 Station Place, Stamford 06902, c/o Corporate Image Dining Services Inc. Filed Dec. 3. Metro Infusion Center, 2001 W. Main St., Suite 220, Stamford 06902, c/o Neil Stanton. Filed Dec. 1. Money Tree, 43 Crescent St., Suite 20, Stamford 06906, c/o First Bank Mortgage Inc. Filed Dec. 2. Pearl East, 323 Hope St., Stamford 06906, c/o Oriental Food Inc. Filed Dec. 1. Property Gardening Service, 66 W. Washington Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Manolo Martinez. Filed Dec. 1. Southside Medicine & Apparel, 94 Van Buskirk Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Southside Medicine. Filed Dec. 1.

Tank Time Athletix, 77 Prospect St., Stamford 06902, c/o Ricky Lee Carter. Filed Dec. 3. The Career Cultivator, 24 East Ave., Unit 1, Stamford 06902, c/o Juenara Washington. Filed Dec. 1.

PATENTS Autonomous personalized golf recommendation and analysis environment. Patent no. 11,219,814 issued to Salman Syed, et al. Assigned to Arccos Golf, Stamford. Modular tensioned spinal screw. Patent no. 11,219,470 issued to Eugene Avidano, et al. Assigned to Spine Wave, Shelton. Therapuetic weighted article of clothing. Patent no. 11,219,248 issued to Samuel Young, et al. Assigned to RestVest, Wilton.

LEGAL NOTICES Notice is hereby given that an On Premise license, #TBA has been applied for by ODO LLC to sell beer, wine, cider and liquor at retail in an on premises establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 72 B Main Street Tuckahoe NY 10707. #63033 BLACK NERD DISABLED LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/25/21. Office: Westchester County. United States Corporation Agents, Inc. and the SSNY has been designated as agents of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC. at 7014 13TH AVENUE, SUITE 202, BROOKLYN, NY, 11228, USA . Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #63043

46TMHDEH LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/26/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Clay B. Lifflander, 1 Cricket Lane, Dobbs Ferry, CA 10522-1202. A Cert. of Change, reflecting correct address of Clay B. Lifflander, 1 Cricket Lane, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522-1202 was file 10/28/2021.Purpose: Any Legal Purpose. #63046 Notice of Formation of PROCUREMENT TEAMS FOR NEW YORK, LIMITED. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/07/2021. Office in Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 2048 Quaker Ridge Road, Croton on Hudson, NY 10520. Purpose: any medical service. #63047

Notice of Formation of Wright Creations LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/3/22. 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, 157 Beechwood Mount Vernon NY 10553. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #63051 542 Madison Avenue Partners Albany LLC Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/5/2021. Office: Westchester. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 40 Saldo Circle, New Rochelle, NY 10804. #63052

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). NAME: ETHICAL CONSULTING, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/16/2021. Office location: Westchester County. Lisneida Arjona 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, 54 Sagamore Road, Apt 3F, Bronxville, NY 10708, principal business location of the LLC. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #63053 Notice of Formation of C. Morgan Industries, LLC. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/12/21. 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, 58 Clinton Ave, Rye NY 10580. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #63054 Notice of Formation of MAIN STREET SNOW SERVICES LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/22/21. 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, 26 Broadway Hawthorne NY 10532. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #63055

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