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BEARDSLEY ZOO PLANS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION BY JUSTIN MCGOWN jmcgown@westfairinc.coma

onnecticut’s Beardsley Zoo celebrates its 100year anniversary in 2022, marking a major evolution from a small collection of exotic birds and retired circus animals to a learning

and education center as well as an economic driver for Bridgeport. Even before Beardsley Zoo, the city’s Beardsley Park was known for sightings of exotic animals. P.T. Barnum’s famous circus was headquartered in the city, and the animal handlers would take their charges for walks through

the stately grounds designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, the landscape architect who created New York City’s Central Park. The chance to glimpse an elephant or giraffe began drawing crowds, and by 1922 Parks Commissioner Wesley F. Hayes convinced the city to establish a permanent zoo

based around the park’s greenhouse. Over the course of a century, much has changed. Zoo Director Gregg Dancho noted that the wide pathways through the zoo were originally active city streets and cars could park right next to caged animals at any hour of the

day and night. Back in the day, a trip to the zoo was a treat for children but the emphasis was not education. “We would come up here and just let the kids run around, get the energies out,” Dancho recalled. “There was no real edu» BEARDSLEY ZOO

Israeli developer proposes 25-story 250-unit apartment building in Yonkers BY PETER KATZ Pkatz@westfairinc.com

ubsidiaries of Azorim Investment, Development & Construction Co. Ltd., which Dun & Bradstreet characterizes as one of Israel’s largest and most stable real estate companies, are proposing to build

a 25-story mixed-use building with 250 residential units in Yonkers. The subsidiaries are Miroza Tower LLC and 5660 BVISTA LLC, which own the properties to be used for the project that have street addresses of 44 Hudson St. and 56-60 Buena Vista Ave. Azorim already has

established a track record in Yonkers with its development work at the Monarch at Ridge Hill apartment complex. The new proposal from Azorim follows a previously-approved proposal from a different developer. In 2017, a 156unit apartment complex was proposed by Hudson Holdings

NY LLC, a Kew Gardens-based developer but was not built. The building was planned to be 15 stories tall with an 1,850-squarefoot eating and drinking establishment on the ground floor. The Business Journal reported at the time, “The roughly halfacre property at the corner of Hudson and Hawthorne streets

lies within a downtown district rezoned for mixed uses and a high concentration of commercial, residential and institutional developments with ground-floor commercial uses to activate the street-level environment.” Attorney David Steinmetz » YONKERS

Businesses face rising levels of shoplifting BY PHIL HALL Phall@westfairinc.com

ccording to a new survey published by Business.org, 89% of small business owners identified as the victims of shoplifting during 2021. Most of the small business owners polled for the survey are dealing with shoplifters focused on smaller-value items preference for smaller-value items that can be easily concealed on the way to the exit, such as food and drink, clothing and cosmetics, although the survey found small business owners were also being robbed of money and electronics. One-quarter of the survey’s respondents said they have dealt customers with stolen credit cards and 21% had customers doing double-duty by steal distracting cashiers with a legitimate purchase while simultaneously stealing items. What can businesses do to protect themselves from shoplifters? Tim Phelan, president of the Connecticut Retail Merchants Associations, believed the first thing to do is change the terminology related to the crime. “We in the retail industry no longer refer to it as simply shoplifting,” Phelan explained. “Shoplifting has a connotation in which somebody just comes in, opens up their coats, gets a CD in it and walks out. That

Photo by Morning Calm Weekly News / Flickr Creative Commons. may still be happening, but what's more prevalent in retail — and has been a trend that's been taking place for at least the last 10 years or so — is what we refer to as organized retail crime. It's two or more people working in conjunction to steal merchandise from retailers, and that has been the biggest concern that the industry faces.” Phelan noted the wave of smash-and-grab crimes that impacted Los Angeles and San Francisco last fall, with organized mobs ransacking upscale store, as the most extreme examples of these organized crime rings. “Something similar to that that took place in Oxford during the holiday season at a grocery store,” Phelan said, referring to a November inncident involving four people robbing a supermarket by wheeling out carts full of purloined

groceries. The Business.org survey also noted that only slightly more than half of the small businesses victimized by these crimes file a police report. Phelan insisted that percentage should be much higher. “We want to make sure we have good lines of communication with local law enforcement,” he said. “There was a time in retail in which retailers expected that there was going to be a certain amount of shoplifting, but we're way beyond that now. With these organized retail groups, we have to take everything as seriously as possible.” Detective Anthony Vaspasiano of the Fairfield Police Department’s Criminal Investigation, stated that law enforcement has a better chance of apprehending those involved in retail larceny by having the most in-depth reporting of the

suspects. “What's helpful for us is being a good witness attention to detail,” he said. “A description of what they were wearing, did they flee in a vehicle — the more information we have, the better because, obviously, we're getting there most of the time after the fact.” Vaspasiano advocated for businesses to install the most up-to-date cameras and surveillance systems both inside and outside of a business. “We don't run into a lot of places that don't have it these days, but a lot of places can benefit from an upgrade,” he said. Vaspasiano expressed surprise that the California-style of retail crime hasn’t taken root in this region, although he recalled a burglary during the midst of the Covid pandemic when five people broke into a pharmacy and ran off with merchandise, adding that more crimes of that nature could occur in the near future. “I think it's probably coming,” he warned. “One of the reasons I think it'll happen is because now that everybody has masks on, it makes it extremely difficult to identify these suspects. And that kind of flash mob mentality is overwhelming to these businesses. I think that's what's giving these people power to get away with these sorts of actions."

Westchester Elections Commissioner Reginald LaFayette dies at age 69 BY PETER KATZ Pkatz@westfairinc.com

estchester County Board of Elections Commissioner Reginald LaFayette died Saturday at age 69. There are two elections commissioners in Westchester, one representing the Republicans and the other representing the Democrats. LaFayette was the Democrat commissioner. In addition, for about 15 years until 2020, LaFayette served as chairman of the Westchester Democratic Party. He most recently was chairman of the Mount Vernon Democratic City Committee. Westchester County Executive George Latimer issued a statement saying, in part, "The entire County of Westchester mourns the death of Reginald A. LaFayette. Reggie

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were both young men in Mount Vernon — where we both first became active in the community. We shared meals, advice and even coached a little league team together." Latimer described news of LaFayette's death as seeming to be "surreal." "Tomorrow we go forward and we carry on and remember his legacy of working for voting rights, diversity and equal opportunity for all in government," Latimer said. "I grieve with his children, his many friends and colleagues.” LaFayette’s Republican counterpart at the Board of Elections, Douglas Colety, said, “It was my honor to work with Commissioner LaFayette, not only as a fellow election commissioner, but also as a fellow party leader. Many of our fellow election commissioners

around the state would marvel at the close working relationship and yes the close friendship — that Reggie and I shared over the past 13 years. “Commissioner Reggie LaFayette will be remembered as a true gentleman in an often roughand-tumble business," Colety said. "In an era of intense partisanship, Reggie had close friends in all political parties who mourn this loss today. His legacy is undeniable. For those of us who knew Reggie best and worked with him everyday, your political stripe did not matter — we all valued his wise counsel, years of experience and devotion to his work ensuring free and fair elections for all of Westchester.” The cause of LaFayette’s death was not immediately disclosed. Funeral arrangements were to be announced.

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Norwalk's Grist Mill Village site at the center of a lawsuit BY JUSTIN MCGOWN jmcgown@westfairinc.com

uilding C of the Grist Mill Village development on Glover Avenue in Norwalk is the subject of a lawsuit filed in the Stamford Judicial District between a contractor and the owner for up to $500,000, including damages over nonpayment and breach of contract. The complaint filed by QSR Steel Corp. LLC on Jan. 15, 2021, called for the foreclosure of a mechanic’s lien on the structure. The original complaint named 170 Glover Avenue LLC as the defendant. The defendant is registered with the same agents and address as Building and Land Technology LLC (BLT), who own and operate The Curb, a luxury apartment complex aimed at young professionals with studio apartments starting at $1,860 per month. Located at the top of the Route 7 Connector within walking distance of the Merritt 7 train station undergoing a major upgrade, the location is in high demand for its proximity to transportation and offices along the Route 7 corridor. Building C, which is still under construction, is part of The Curb. QSR Steel is a Hartford-based company that specializes in structural steel for construction and provides miscellaneous metals services. According to the complaint, QSR and BLT agreed to a contract in June 2020 with QSR overseeing continued construction on Building C. QSR alleges that between Aug. 10, 2020, and November of the same year it provided works and services worth $494,767.50 but received no payment. The complaint stated the interest accrued on the unpaid amount in the months between the alleged nonpayment and the filing along with the damages sought are cause to round up the total to half-a-million dollars, plus attorney’s fees. In their counterclaim, BLT alleged that the work performed by QSR or its subcontractors was “supplied in a negligent, defective, incomplete, unworkmanlike and untimely manner.” BLT asserted it had incurred damages because of either the quality of the work or lack of progress. Both parties have been involved in

Photo by Justin McGown. numerous lawsuits over the past few years. In fact, both QSR and BLT are engaged in other ongoing litigation with each other. Another series of suits and countersuits between the two companies involving unpaid work conducted at 900 Pacific St. in downtown Stamford at a section of the Harbor Point development. The Pacific Street case, also filed in the Stamford Judicial District, has a similar time frame but differs in that some payment was received by QSR, $273,065.62 of $561,771.89. The counterclaim follows along almost the exact same lines, citing poor performance and the costs of rectifying the alleged failures justifying the short payment and covering BLT’s resulting attorney’s fees. A representative of BLT said that due to the pending litigation no comment could be provided. QSR Steel did not respond to a request for comment.

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Budget Director Mujica, left, and Gov. Hochul at budget presentation Jan. 18, 2022.

Hochul describes what's in new budget, Jan. 18, 2022.

Reaction to proposed $216.3B state budget; businesses promised new help

BY BRIDGET MCCUSKER AND PETER KATZ

he New York State Executive Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 was unveiled Jan. 18 by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Budget Director Robert Mujica Jr., and totals $216.3 billion, an increase of $3.4 billion from the current estimate of what will be spent in FY 2022. The budget calls for a surplus for the year of $6.4 billion. The state’s general cash fund balance is expected to shrink by $2.9 billion under the new budget. Hochul and Mujica spoke about the budget at the statehouse in Albany. Mujica is a holdover from the Cuomo administration. Small businesses would be eligible for a new tax relief program targeting Covid-related expenses. The program provides up to $250 million in additional relief to small businesses with the total figure put at $1 billion. Eligible Covid-related capital investments include, but are not limited to, costs associated with expanding space to accommodate social distancing, HVAC equipment, expenses related to outdoor space expansions, as well as machinery and equipment to facilitate contactless sales. An element providing limited income tax relief to small businesses was introduced in the budget. It allows qualifying businesses to subtract up to 15% of their net business income or farm income from the amount they have to report to the state for tax purposes. The current subtraction is capped at 5%. The benefit is expanded to be usable

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by pass-through entities with less than $1.5 million in income earned within New York state. Mujica estimates that 195,000 small businesses would be helped. The new budget extends aid for theaters and music venues in New York City. The value of the program is doubled from $100 million to $200 million to provide one-time aid to eligible productions and revitalize tourism in the city. Infrastructure updates include a new $32 billion Department of Transportation capital plan over the next five years, $500 million for promoting wind power, $500 million for clean water infrastructure and $1.6 billion to provide affordable broadband access across the state. The budget accelerates the phase-in of lower income tax rates for the middle class. The incremental cuts began in 2018 and were scheduled to fully phase in by 2025. The lower tax rates will now be fully phased in by 2023, which decreases state tax receipts by $162 million in FY 2023. Westchester County Executive George Latimer praised Hochul’s leadership in the budget proposal, particularly for its $900 million in child care stabilization grants, which will cover operational costs for 15,000 child care providers statewide and which Latimer described as urgently needed, and transportation and road improvements. Latimer also recognized the importance of the $4 billion to be invested as part of the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act, along with the funding set aside for offFCBJ

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shore wind infrastructure. The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) also expressed its approval for aspects of the budget, including the authorization for the state to provide up to three additional casino licenses statewide, including the Downstate region. “A full-gaming license for Empire City has been the Business Council of Westchester's top legislative priority for the last four years and in recent months, we have consistently urged the governor and legislature to get this done this year,” said BCW Executive Vice President John Ravitz. “This is a crucial step for the long-term economic health of both Westchester and the Bronx, and we will carefully monitor the progress in getting these licenses approved.” The budget took note of the start of mobile sports betting in the state. It reported that four operators, Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel and Rush Street Interactive, began operations on Jan. 8, 2022, after having receiving approval from the State Gaming Commission. On the first weekend, they took in $150 million in bets. More than 650,000 unique player accounts were utilized. The budget book noted that BetMGM, under common ownership with the Empire City Casino in Yonkers, started operations on Jan. 17. Along with approval for funding toward the health care system, tax relief, transportation and child care, the BCW also voiced support for the governor’s $1.5 billion proposal to expand SUNY and CUNY teaching staff and the $1 billion

set aside for the state’s Regional Economic Development Councils and community revitalization projects. The BCW voiced its disappointment, however, that the budget did not include any regulatory reform measures, a key advocacy area for the group, to combat what it describes as overly aggressive enforcement of newly enacted government regulations, especially for small businesses with fewer resources to ensure compliance. “We will continue to urge the governor and the legislature to look at the BCW’s regulatory reform recommendations and include them in the budget,” Ravitz said. The budget also included a new five-year, $25 billion comprehensive housing plan to create and preserve 100,000 affordable homes and electrify another 50,000, for which the “Welcome Home Westchester” campaign voiced its approval, saying that housing is much-needed across the state. The campaign is overseen by the Building and Realty Institute and combines the input of building and development companies with economic leaders like the Westchester County Association and Nonprofit Westchester, academic leaders studying housing and community organizations focused on housing, homelessness and assistance. “(It) could very well be a game-changer for high-cost, high-tax communities within Westchester. We encourage the Governor, the legislature, and

local leaders to also take a strong look at the regulatory and local land use barriers that still hamper building the housing we need,” said Timothy Foley, CEO and executive vice president of the Building and Realty Institute on behalf of the Welcome Home Westchester campaign. “That will ensure that Westchester's working families benefit from this level of investment, rather than see it flow to communities where it is easier to build accessory dwelling units, transit-oriented development, and other ways of filling our housing shortage." The budget provides for the state to pay a bonus to frontline health care workers of up to $3,000. It’s to help with recruitment and retention of qualified frontline health care workers and direct support professionals. The amount of the bonus will be based on hours worked and length of time in service. “Our state is in a strong financial position due to a combination of factors, increased tax receipts, a thriving stock market and an influx of federal aid through the American Rescue Plan and the Infrastructure Act, some of which have already been received, some with more still to come,” Hochul said. “As we assess the risks, we do have concerns about long-term economic erosion caused by the pandemic and the impact of inflation and even, hate to say it, but possible resurgence of Covid. We just can't predict the future. But I want to share with New Yorkers that we are prepared.”

Hudson Steppe developer sues Ossining for building permit BY BILL HELZEL Bheltzel@westfairinc.com

fter securing numerous government approvals for the long-delayed Hudson Steppe housing project in the village of Ossining, spending more than $1.3 million on fees and back taxes, getting a building permit and starting site work, the village abruptly stopped the project. Ossining Land LLC claims that an inspector's decision to invalidate the building permit was unlawful, and it petitioned Westchester Supreme Court on Jan. 13 to compel the inspector to renew the permit. If the permit is not reinstated, the developer argues, the village could also cancel several land-use approvals, "jeopardizing the revitalization of the dilapidated, run-down parcels of land in the village's downtown that will provide much-needed housing (as well as affordable housing) to the residents of the village." Stuart E. Kahan, the village's corporate counsel, said the action by the building inspector "to revoke the building permit was taken in accord with the village code." He offered no additional comment on the allegations, stating that the village had not been served with the lawsuit. The 5.9-acre Hudson Steppe property at 34 State St. was once home to a wallpaper factory and offices, and it includes the Smith-Robinson House, a mid-1800s mansion that is on the village's register of historic properties. The developer wants to erect three buildings with 189 apartments on a slope overlooking the Hudson River and to renovate the mansion for use as offices. Ossining Land is affiliated with North Hill Capital Management, Manhattan, and is operated by Jonathan Kloos of Metropolis Realty Advisors. From 2004 through early 2021, the architectural review board, historic preservation commission, planning board, zoning board and village trustees granted several land-use approvals for the project, according to the petition. The building permit was approved a year ago for construction estimated at $34.5 million. Work had to begin within six months, by village code, or no later than July 19. Ossining Land says that preparations such as stockpiling materials and fencing began in early June. Excavation started on July 16. On July 19, the deadline for beginning the work, Kahan, the village attorney, exchanged emails with Kloos, acknowledging that excavation had started, according to the petition. But on Sept. 15, Building Inspector Joseph Agostinelli notified the developer

Hudson Steppe project. in an email that the building permit was "invalid and closed" because work had not commenced in time. The inspector said "a new permit

application with all the associated documents, plans, and permit fees will be required ... if you are moving forward with the proposed scope of work." The problem, according to the petition, is that work was being done by a subcontractor, JDA Contracting Corp., Ossining, and not by ASF Construction & Excavation Inc., the Cortlandt Manor contractor listed on the building permit. Ossining Land argues that the village code does not require a subcontractor to be listed on a building permit application, and that the village acted in bad faith by not holding a hearing to allow the developer to defend its actions. The developer demanded that the

permit be reinstated, in a letter to Agostinelli, according to the petition, but received no response. Then, Kahan allegedly advised Ossining Land to take up the issue to the Village Code Board of Appeals, an entity that the developer says does not exist. Kahan said the building permit was "effectively revoked," in a letter to the developer's attorney, Darius P. Chafizadeh, White Plains, and was not subject to renewal. Ossining Land would have to "start the process anew." The developer arg ues that Agostinelli does not have the discretion to invalidate a permit where work began before the six-month commencement deadline. Ossining Land is asking the court to set aside the building inspector's action and compel him to renew the permit.

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Yonkers— of the White Plains-based firm Zarin & Steinmetz told the Yonkers Planning Board that when Azorim went before the city’s Zoning Board to request a 10-story height variance for the project, the city hired an economist who did a financial review of the proposal that did not get built. Zarin said that the economist realized that the 15-story project was never built because “the project was economically underwater, there was no return, and the expert report that the city received demonstrated that even at 25 stories with the 10 over the 15 our client is just making a rate of return that one would argue is acceptable.” Zarin said that Azorim initially wanted to do a 27-story building with 267 apartments but after hearing comments eliminated two stories and 17 units. The proposed tower would include a parking garage with 222 spaces. An additional 25 parking spaces would be located off-site at 56-60 Buena Vista Ave., an approximately 387-feet walk from the tower at 44 Hudson St. The entrance to the off-site lot would have a motorized gate, which residents would be able to operate using a Key FOB. The tower would be built on a 0.43-acre parcel at the corner of Hudson Street and Hawthorne Avenue in downtown Yonkers. The second parcel of 0.22-acres located on Buena Vista Avenue would be for the outdoor parking lot. There would be 1,699 square feet of ground floor retail space in the tower. Amenities for residents would include: a party room; a library; a conference room; a gym; two lounges; a rooftop garden; and a children’s playroom. “The project will be compatible with the neighborhood, as numerous multi-family structures are located within the immediate vicinity of the proposed tower, including along the north side of Hudson Street and the west side of Hawthorne Avenue. In addition, the proposed tower itself will not border on any residential or institutional uses, but is adjoined to the south and east by a commercial plaza,” Steinmetz had told planners. Steinmetz pointed out that the Zoning Board declared itself lead agency for conducting an environmental review of the project under SEQRA, the State Environmental Quality Review Act. The review included among other things a traffic study, study of shadows the building would cast onto other properties and an economic study. Murat Mutlu of INOA Architecture said that the parking garage would be five stories above grade and two-andone-half stories below grade. “The above grade parking structure is cladded with glass so that it blends in with the rest of the building and doesn’t feel like a large parking garage under the

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Rendering of proposed building at 44 Hudson St., Yonkers, as seen from just above street level. tower,” Mutlu said. He said there would be parking entrances on both Hudson Street and Hawthorne Avenue. Mutlu pointed out that the proposed building would not stand out because of its height because of other tall buildings in the area. The existing above-grade power lines WCBJ

and communication lines will be relocated underground along the Hudson Street building frontage. Two or three utility poles likely would be removed. To mitigate the increase in stormwater from the increase in impervious surface at the site, a 2,250-gallon storage tank would be installed in the basement of the building to hold the peak

water runoff and slowly release it. Steinmetz said that rents on 25 of the apartments would be priced to fit into the city’s affordable housing category. The Planning Board could vote on whether to approve the project at its Feb. 9 meeting.

Beardsley Zoo— of animals and create a festive nightscape. A formal gala will be held, and Dancho said he hopes to bring back the Beer and Wine Safari in June after a Covid-induced absence. Other activities will include a golf tournament, projects revolving around guest submitted photos, and as yet unannounced activities alongside the arrival of new animals. The first of those arrivals is a still unnamed giant anteater born in 2021. The Beardsley Zoo is polling the public to help choose a name for its latest addition by submitting suggestions online at beardsleyzoo.org/ anteater-naming.html.

The Beardsley Zoo's new baby anteater hitches a ride on its mother's back. Contributed photo. cation, no conservation messaging going on. My parents brought us here because it was the cheap place to take seven kids. It was free back then. “The single biggest change I see is how we perceive animals,” Dancho added, emphasizing the change in public perception was led by new thinking in the field of zookeeping. “Now we’re trying to show how beautiful these animals are and how they connect with us.” Dancho explained that the animals are no longer simply considered attractions, but are seen as partners in efforts to educate the public and key resources in helping maintain the genetic diversity of rare animals from around the world. As one of Connecticut’s three facilities accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums — the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk and Mystic Aquarium are the others — the Beardsley Zoo is held up to some of the highest standards of animal welfare and educational programming quality in the world. “We're not here simply to show off animals,” Dancho said. “That's not why we're here. We're here to work with endangered species. We're here to work to get people understand what the value of this is.” To help mark the occasion of the Beardsley Zoo’s 100-year anniversary, the zoo held a design contest for University of Bridgeport marketing and design students to create a temporary centennial logo, which is one the first of a series of major occasions celebrating not only the zoo and its animals but also its ties to the community. A new bear habitat is set to open in 2022, which will mark the return of bears to the Beardsley Zoo and a step forward on their master plan. It also represents the largest dollar figure for a single project in the zoo’s recent history, according to Dancho. Come the fall, the zoo will be decorated with lanterns that cast lights in the shapes

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Fairfield County's 2021 office market recorded 23% increase in leasing activity BY PHIL HALL Phall@westfairinc.com

airfield County’s office property market closed 2021 on the upswing, according to new data published by CBRE. For the full year of 2021, the region’s leasing activity totaled 1.7 million square feet, up 23% from 2020 but 13% below the five-year annual average. For the fourth quarter of the year, activity totaled 554,000 square feet, up 28% from the third quarter and 4% above the five-year quarterly average. Q4 marked the second consecutive quarter for increased leasing activity and the second-best quarter for this commercial real estate sector since the Covid-19 pandemic took root. Sublease space leasing was also on the rise, accounting for 22% of all available space during the quarter. This was a 100 basis points increase from the third quarter. Q4 also saw the availability rate drop for the second consecutive quarter — a 30 basis points decline to 25.9% — although that percentage was also close to the historically high levels. The market saw 281,000 square feet of positive absorption last year. During Q4, the largest transactions were Philip Morris USA’s arrival into a 71,484-square-foot space at 677 Washington Blvd. in Stamford and Apollo Management LP’s 43,403-square-foot lease at 100 West

A view of the Stamford CBD. Photo by JJBers / Flickr Creative Commons. the pricing of high-quality office space Putnam Ave. in Greenwich. above the leasing average, particularly The largest lease renewals involved in the Stamford central business district ONS’ 39,048-square-foot space at 5 High (CBD). Ridge Park in Stamford and Axiom Among the regional submarkets, International Investors’ 35,024-squarethe Stamford CBD’s average asking rent foot space at 33 Benedict Place in was down 3% from the previous quarter Greenwich. and down 4% from one year earlier. The Fairfield County’s overall askGreenwich CBD’s rents were up 4% from ing average rent in Q4 was $34.58 per Q3 to $94.66 per square foot, and this square foot, down 3% from the previous submarket’s average asking rent is now at quarter and down 1% from Q4 2020. its highest level since Q4 2008. CBRE attributed the quarterly decline

Within Fairfield County’s submarkets, the CBDs in Greenwich and Stamford recorded the highest transaction levels, accounting for 46% of all activity in Q4 and 41% for all of 2021. The Greenwich CBD topped its fiveyear quarterly average by 81%, with 92,000 square feet in Q4 and 340,000 square feet for 2021. Financial services tenants accounted for 79% of all of the Greenwich CBD’s leasing activity last year, up from 68% in 2020. The Stamford CBD recorded 268,000 square feet of leasing activity in Q4, which was 39% better than its five-year quarterly average. For the full year, this submarket totaled 653,000 square feet, up by 62% from 2020 but also 16% below its five-year annual average. Stamford’s tenants were on the hunt for high-quality space, with Class A buildings accounting for 95% of the quarterly total and 90% of the full year’s transactions. Elsewhere in Fairfield County, leasing activity was somewhat less vibrant. Central Fairfield recorded 69,000 square feet in Q4 and 201,000 square feet for the full year, a 39% year-over-year decline. The Fairfield East submarket saw 135,000 square feet in 2021 activity, down 20% year-over-year, while the Northern Fairfield submarket’s 2021 total of 29,000 square feet represented an 88% decline from 2020. The Eastern and Northern submarkets only generated 23,000 square feet and 9,000 square feet for 2021, respectively.

Newmark sees strength in Westchester office market BY PETER KATZ Pkatz@westfairinc.com

he office market in Westchester continued gaining strength in the fourth quarter of 2021 and closed the year on a stable footing, according to a new report from the commercial real estate services firm Newmark. The demand for space in Westchester during the fourth quarter reached 542,000 square feet, a high since the Covid pandemic started. Westchester’s total inventory of office space was 27,11,634 square feet and at the end of the year 25.14% remained available for lease. The 25.14% was slightly lower than the 25.7% of space available in the third quarter of last year and just below the 25.2% availability in the fourth quarter of 2020. The average asking rent for Westchester office space was been fairly stable, with $28.44 per square foot being

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and was consistent with the county’s annual average from 2015 to 2019. Newmark said that a lease in the fourth quarter of last year by the New York Blood Center for 187,181 square

feet at 601 Midland Ave. in Rye became the top lease transaction for 2021. Just behind it were TierPoint’s leasing of 167,270 square feet at 11 and 17 Skyline Drive in Hawthorne and Amalgamated Life Insurance Company’s lease for 105,000 square feet at 333 Westchester Ave. in White Plains. “The pandemic continued to bring challenges to markets across the globe, but also caused business leaders to reimagine the workplace and adapt to a new wave of employees working on a hybrid schedule both remotely and in-office,” Newmark said. “The economy and property markets have proven their resilience, though there are obstacles to navigate to continue to repurpose obsolete assets.” Newmark noted that office availability in White Plains was below that of the county as a whole with a 2.1% drop from the third quarter’s 21.2% availability to 20% for the fourth quarter of 2021.

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Key business tax changes for 2021 BY NORMAN G. GRILL

very year brings changes to the federal tax codes and 2022 is no exception. Here is a checklist of key changes to help you with compliance and minimize your tax liability. Standard mileage rates: In 2022, the rate for business miles driven is 58.5 cents per mile, up 2.5 cents from the rate for 2021. Section 179 expensing: In 2022, the Section 179 expense deduction increases to a maximum deduction of $1.08 million of the first $2.7 million of qualifying equipment placed in service during the current tax year. This amount is indexed to inflation for tax years after 2018. The deduction was enhanced under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to include improvements to nonresidential qualified real property such as roofs, fire protection, and alarm systems and security systems, and heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems. Also worth noting is that costs associated with the purchase of any sport utility vehicle, treated as a Section 179 expense, cannot exceed $27,000. Bonus depreciation: Businesses are allowed to immediately deduct 100% of the cost of eligible property placed in service after Sept. 27, 2017, and before Jan. 1, 2023, after which it will be phased downward over a four-year period: 80% in 2023, 60% in 2024, 40% in 2025, 20% in 2026, and 0% in 2027 and years beyond. Qualified business income deduction: Eligible taxpayers are able to deduct up to 20% of certain business income from qualified domestic businesses, as well as certain dividends. To qualify for the deduction business income must not exceed a

certain dollar amount. In 2022, these threshold amounts are $170,050 for single and head of household filers and $340,100 for married taxpayers filing joint returns. Research and Development Tax Credit: Starting in 2018, businesses with less than $50 million in gross receipts can use this credit to offset alternative minimum tax. Certain start-up businesses that might not have any income tax liability will be able to offset payroll taxes with the credit as well. Work Opportunity Tax Credit: Extended through 2025, as per the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit is available for employers who hire long-term unemployed individuals (unemployed for 27 weeks or more) and is generally equal to 40% of the first $6,000 of wages paid to a new hire. Employee health insurance expenses: For taxable years beginning in 2022, the dollar amount of average wages is $28,700 ($27,800 in 2021). This amount is used for limiting the small employer health insurance credit and for determining who is an eligible small employer for purposes of the credit. Business meals and entertainment expenses: Taxpayers who incur food and beverage expenses associated with operating a trade or business are able to deduct 100% (50% for tax years 2018-2020) of these expenses for tax years 2021 and 2022, as per the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, as long as the meal is provided by a restaurant. Employer-provided transportation fringe benefits: If you provide transportation fringe benefits to your employees

in 2022, the maximum monthly limitation for transportation in a commuter highway vehicle as well as any transit pass is $280. The monthly limitation for qualified parking is $280. (This column is for information only and should not be considered advice. This checklist outlines important tax changes for 2022,

but additional ones are likely to arise. Taxes are complex and mistakes can be costly, and one should consider seeking professional advice on tax matters.) Norm Grill, CPA, is managing partner of Grill & Partners LLC, certified public accountants and consultants to closely held companies and high-net-worth individuals, with offices in Fairfield and Darien.

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n New Year’s Eve, Mark Carey completed the final 15 miles of the 10,000-mile of his solo bicycle ride that began on Jan. 10, 2021, with the goal of raising awareness and donations for multiple sclerosis research. “For the curious, 10,000 miles is roughly three trips across the United States from Point Arena, California, the westernmost point of the U.S., to West Quoddy Head, Maine, the easternmost point of the U.S.,” said Carey, who is the owner of Carey of Associates PC a Southport-based law firm specializing in employment discrimination litigation. Carey stated his bicycling routes were “typically all around Fairfield County,” with three-fourths of his mileage accumulated on the open road and the remaining miles clocked in during inclement weather on a trainer bike in his garage and on a Peloton exercise bike. “About 30 years ago, my wife was

diagnosed with MS before we got married and has been dealing with it since,” he said, adding that at the start of 2021 his wife saw a news article about progress being made on a vaccine to prevent the further spread of MS in a body. “To hear news like that, it's like solving cancer,” he said. “But I was like, ‘What can I do? I'm only a lawyer — I represent people who have MS. But there's nothing I physically do.’” Carey recalled being inspired to pursue this accomplishment when he read “an article in the Wall Street Journal

a year prior to the beginning of the pandemic about some fellow who had ridden the 10,000 miles in Brooklyn and Queens.” While he participated in MS fundraising rides before, he decided to push himself further. “I contacted the National MS Society on January 10 and set up an individual DIY fundraiser, which I didn't know they had,” he said. “They set up a Facebook page landing page and I would just redirect all my social media to that.” Carey updated his social media followers throughout 2021 on his progress,

and by the end of the year he amassed more than $16,000 in donations. “According to the National MS Society, I ranked seventh overall in the individual fundraising category for 2021,” he said. For 2022, Carey is doing an encore fundraising ride, with the goal of pedaling 15,000 miles through Dec. 31. He added that he hoped other people would follow his example by using sports activities to fundraise for medical research. “If people can do that, that would be inspiring,” he said.

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Real estate’s rebound examined in HGAR event BY PETER KATZ

school reopening for in-person learning. “If you wanted your child to stay in school in New York you needed to move back to the city,” Tracey said. “Suddenly you were going to be working from home with kids going back to school and you needed something bigger, larger. Your concept of what it meant to live in a New York City apartment and the space you needed changed dramatically.” Tracey said that at Citi they see the Federal Reserve tightening interest rates in small steps through 2024 to control inflation, which will result in mortgage rate increases. She said the bank sees 10-year adjustable rate mortgages at around 2.1% by the end of the year. She said the bank does not see mortgage rates going into the 6, 7 and 8% range. Joe Rand, chief creative officer of Howard Hanna-Rand Realty and executive director of Broker Public Portal said, “In a time when people see inflation coming, real estate is generally a good hedge on inf lation. That should help the market overall.” Rand said that rather than focusing on interest rates, people need to pay attention to the actual cost of carrying a home in terms of dollars spent each month. “Right now, in real dollar terms, the monthly payments to buy a home in the Hudson Valley and Northern New Jersey are … as low as they’ve been anytime and much lower than the mid-2000s and much lower than the mid-80s because the rates have been so low,” Rand said. “Now rates creep up. That’s going to take away a little bit of that and the fact is prices have gone up.” Miller said that the residential rental market recovery is following the level of office reopenings. “All those central business districts are going to enjoy greater tenancy because ultimately if I have to come in a couple of days a week versus five days a week at home maybe I’ll live closer to the office,” Miller said. Tracey said that financial services companies want to see their employees in the office. “I don’t think it’s a one day a week. I think three days a week may be the new normal,” Tracey said. “Some people may be able to get two, some people it may be four, but I think that at the sort of studio/one-bedroom purchase price and the rental market you’re going to see increased demand there because … the younger people, the 30s and under, who now need to be in the office are going to need a place to live and for those two days a week when they are working from home they want a nice place to live and they’re willing to spend more money on that.”

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ew York’s resilience and the rebound in the real estate market in the city as well as throughout the Hudson Valley came under scrutiny during a webinar produced by the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors (HGAR) in the series “Getting the Deal Done.” HGAR’s CEO Richard Haggerty said, “We rounded out last year with record-breaking numbers. The postCovid surge and recovery continued well into 2021. Comparing 2021 residential sales to 2019 residential sales, Westchester was up 19%, Putnam County 10.6%, Rockland 19%, Orange 11%, Dutchess 20%, Suffolk almost 12%. Interestingly, Queens and the Bronx had just an incredible rebound: Queens 65.7%, 2021 over 2020, and Bronx 61% from 2020.” Haggerty reported that there was some softening of the market in the fourth quarter of 2021. “I really expected that to happen, quite frankly, because we just couldn’t maintain that frenzied pace. I think what we really saw in the fourth quarter of 2021 was a return to the seasonality of the market that we lost in 2019,” Haggerty said. “In 2019, we knew that the market totally closed down for all intents and purposes in the second quarter, came roaring back in terms of showings and accepted offers in the third quarter and that led to a ton of closings in the fourth quarter.” Haggerty said that people should not be misled by the fourth quarter 2021 softness. “I’m very bullish as we go into 2022," Haggerty said. Jonathan Miller of Manhattan-based real estate appraisers and consultants Miller Samuel Inc., said, “Westchester and counties north of the city just were rocket ships as I described it in terms of activity and Manhattan was asleep. The city now is the outlier in the sense that they still haven’t caught up to what happened in the surrounding counties and I think we’re going to see that in the first half of 2022; heavy, heavy volume continuing, bidding wars rising, all that intensity.” Miller said that the suburbs have a problem that the city doesn’t have. “The city … it has more to sell,” Miller said. “The characteristic for the suburbs and you could argue for most of the country is that inventory is not just low, it is insanely low.” Marissa Tracey, director and global private banker at Citi Private Bank, said that the demand for residential real estate in Manhattan was driven in part in the second and third quarters of 2021 by

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Clarapath trailblazes tin automating laboratory pathology processes BY BRIDGET MCCUSKER bmccusker@westfairinc.com

lthough you have likely used their services throughout your life either directly or indirectly, you may have never heard of histotechnicians or histotechnologists, who prepare tissue specimens for examination by clinicians, surgeons or researchers. Their work allows biopsied tissue processed in pathology laboratories to be identified, whether it be a tumor, an abnormality or healthy tissue. Just as demand for many health care careers is increasing, though, so is the demand for histotechnology experts. According to an article published by the National Society for Histotechnology’s blog, shortages in the industry have reached a critical status, driven largely by an aging workforce and increase in retirement rates, along with a declining number of clinical education programs. The education issue has been reinforced by the Covid-19 pandemic, wherein students have had more difficulty accessing clinical rounds. As a result of all of this, there are not enough qualified individuals to fill current vacancies. A Westchester medical technology and robotics company, Clarapath, is hoping to address this problem, however, through their automated laboratory tools. The SectionStar, Clarapath’s device, is a machine that mimics a human histotechnician. Originally, Clarapath was conceived as a spinoff of Dr. Partha Mitra’s research at Cold Spring Harbor Labs, a biomedical research and education facility located in Long Isand. Mitra’s research concerned neuroanatomy, and thus necessitated brain tissue samples, numbering in the hundreds of thousands. His lab used a manual histopathological method called the “tape-transfer method,” in which brain tissue is cut into micrometer-thin sections, transferred to a piece of tape, and then transported to glass slides for examination. According to Clarapath’s president and CEO Eric Feinstein, this process, called microtomy, is the only step in tissue processing that has not yet been automated. Seeing this need, Mitra, who remains with Clarapath as a member of its board of directors, was inspired to create a fully automated microtomy system, which we know now as the SectionStar. The SectionStar makes the process scalable, mitigating delays and costs, and allows for more precise results. Feinstein said the tape-transfer method, the unique way of cutting the tissue and putting it back together, was the genesis of Clarapath. “There was a very pragmatic sort of problem, which is that we don't have enough people to cut the tissue. What do we do?” Feinstein said. “So let's create a machine to automate it. Little did the original founder and everyone else know at the time that there was a severe labor shortage. A lot's

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Clarapath’s SectionStar. changed from then (2014) to now. Back then, the average age of a histotechnician was probably about 50 years old … Today the average age of the workforce is 59. Then Covid hit, and you’ve heard and read in the news that clinicians are overworked, and people are exhausted. COVID has just put a serious dent in things, and people are now exiting the workforce at a much higher rate. "So you have no one actually filling the funnel of talent while people are leaving, and you've got an increase in demand for testing. We have a fundamental problem where the demand for tests is going up and we have a supply of talent going down. So if you don't have enough people to, again, process tissue, you've got a really big problem — it's a public health problem.” Clarapath’s automation and cutting-edge robotics have the potential to transform the industry. Histotechnical processes have always required human expertise and control, but the company’s technology has been through roughly eight years of development to mimic all the necessary skills of the human hand, eyes and brain in the process, packaging nine steps into one device. Automation also reduces the risk of mistakes in medical procedures like biopsies that rely on these processes. The technology is not just for clinical markets, for patients of hospitals, clinics and medical centers, but also for nonclinical settings in which cell and tissue samples are necessary, like drug and toxicology development, pharmaceutical firms and contract research organizations. The SectionStar device is currently being WCBJ

finalized and has undergone several pilot programs in clinical settings like Northwell Health, but has no official customers yet. Its Series B round of funding brought in $16 million, from sources like The 4100 Group, East Post Road Ventures (the investment arm of White Plains Hospital), Epiphron Capital, Northwell Ventures, P5 Health Ventures and other organizations. That most recent funding round brings Clarapath’s total raised to $39 million. According to Feinstein, the new funding will be used to support Clarapath as it plans to expand rapidly, in terms of products and services, mergers and acquisitions, workforce and even physical space. The company plans to expand its corporate headquarters presence on Skyline Drive in Hawthorne by building out a new facility for on-site integration and fabrication. Feinstein also said that the company’s location in Westchester allows it to sit at the cross section of multiple industry hot spots — precision manufacturing in upstate New York, Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, pharmaceutical firms in New Jersey and technology and software in Manhattan. “So we kind of blend in here … We bring all of those disciplines together. Most organizations don't have all of them under one roof, particularly at a company of this size. We also bring all of the pharma companies and customers as well as clinical customers. So with Northwell and White Plains Hospital, and New York Medical College, we happen to be sitting in a lot of clinical sites. It's bringing all of that together under one roof. The labor force, and the ecosystem around it, is very

Clarapath President and CEO Eric Feinstein. important. And obviously people are the most important asset — it's impossible if we didn't have a very, very robust workforce.” Feinstein is confident that the technology will reach across both clinical and nonclinical settings to meet a long-overdue need. “This is the entire premise of what we're doing here — to provide a new standard in laboratories … to become ubiquitous in every hospital laboratory, as well as research and pharmaceutical," he said. "You'd hope that there's something better than what exists — that's the frightening thing here. To most people, you know, pathology and laboratory medicine is like a redheaded stepchild that no one wants to talk to. It’s sitting in the basement of a hospital, it’s in the dungeon. It doesn't matter where you go. There are always capital constraints and yet, it is the crux of practicing medicine. And you would think that all of these things are fully automated, with no issues. The reality is that this particular area of pathology, and this is not an exaggeration, hasn't changed in over a hundred years.”

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Manhattanville and New York Institute of Finance forge new educational partnership BY BRIDGET MCCUSKER bmccusker@westfairinc.com

anhattanville College and the New York Institute of Finance have struck a deal to collaborate in a long-term strategic partnership to offer business and financial education starting this fall. Through the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF) at Manhattanville College, students will be able to pursue a bachelor's or master's degree in finance or a master of education degree. The offerings will involve a focus on financial analytics, business management and educational management, in an effort to bring more domestic and international students to study finance at Manhattanville. Potential concentration area options for students include: mergers and acquisitions;

investment banking; blockchain; artificial intelligence; and sustainable finance. NYIF at Manhttanville will also offer career services support for its finance students. “We are excited to embark on this new venture with the New York Institute of Finance, one of New York City’s oldest and most reputable institutions for financial training,’’ said Manhattanville President Michael Geisler. “This initiative is in keeping with our mission to educate socially responsible leaders in a global community, bringing additional international students to campus from many new countries worldwide while also providing our domestic students with exposure to international business practices and global markets, thus further increasing their job opportunities both locally and globally. It will firmly position Manhattanville College as a leader in global education in Westchester County.”

The partnership will also create a Business Executive Training Center at Manhattanville, which will host executive training and certification programs for local corporate executives, public institutions, community organizations and Manhattanville alumni. Manhattanville, a private liberal arts school located in Purchase with more than 1,500 undergraduate students and almost 1,000 graduate students, currently offers degree and certificate programs in areas such as: business management; finance; economics; accounting; business leadership; sport business and entertainment management; human resource management; and marketing and communication management. The college will be responsible for the joint program's curriculum and for employing its faculty. With the NYIF, the school will FCBJ

collaborate on course content and deciding on elective courses. NYIF is a financial education and training organization founded by the New York Stock Exchange in 1922 to educate young Wall Street professionals. It currently operates as an independently held business. Its programming spans from introductory to advanced levels, and reaches more than 50,000 individuals in 125 countries annually. "As 2022 is the 100th year of NYIF’s founding, we are extremely pleased to begin our centennial with the announcement of our partnership with Manhattanville College,” Lee Tian, CEO of NYIF. “Our partnership also provides us an opportunity to work with U.S. higher education institutions to offer more cutting-edge, job-linked courses and together provide U.S. educational opportunities to a wider range of global students.” WCBJ

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Two regional branches become M&T Bank’s multicultural centers M&T Bank is adding its branches in Brookfield, Connecticut and New Rochelle, New York into its growing network of multicultural centers focused on communities with high concentrations of ethnic and racial diversity. According to a press statement issued by the bank, the multicultural centers “will offer banking and other financial services in customers' preferred languages and employ bankers from the community who understand the cultural nuances of the individuals and neighborhoods they serve.” M&T introduced these centers in 2020 with

19 designated branches and is in the process of expanding that network to 118. The bank added that the multicultural centers are being created in response to demographic changes, with people of color making up more than 40% of the U.S. population and over half the country's youth population. More than 1,600 M&T ATMs can process transactions in Spanish, Chinese and Korean as well as in English, and the bank offers telephone assistance in 240 languages. "Our community model has always enabled us to develop a deep local understanding of the people and places we serve," said Chris Kay, head of consumer banking, business banking and marketing at M&T Bank. "With our multicultural banking centers, we're taking the natural next step — providing a distinctive M&T experience shaped by the preferences and perspectives of the diverse customers who rely on us. This locally customized, empathetic approach will help families and neighborhoods have easy access to credit services — an important priority for us and the communities we serve."

Synchrony teams with pet insurance marketplace Sy nchrony has par tnered w ith Pawlicy Advisor, a pet insurance marketplace, in an effort to help pet owners manage the expenses regarding their pet. In this partnership, Pawlicy Advisor will offer Synchrony's CareCredit, a financing solution for veterinary care, as part of the Pawlicy Advisor pet insurance marketplace. According to the companies, CareCredit will be available to more than 300,000 pet owners that use Pawlicy Advisor's free online resources each month. "A f fordable health and wellness

solut ions a re essent ia l for today's g row i n g pet pa rent popu lat ion," said Jonathan Wainberg, senior v ice president and general manager for the pets div ision at Sy nchrony. "The addition of the CareCredit financial solution in the Pawlicy marketplace, in addition to our pet insurance solut ion, Pets Best, helps f u r t her ou r shared goal of offering a Lifetime of Care for pets and ensures all pets — even those w ith pre-existing conditions — are able to get the care they need." "As we looked to fill the gap for those pet parents who either didn't qualif y for pet insurance or those for whom the out-of-pocket costs are too high, CareCredit was our first call," added Woody Mawh i n ney, Pawlic y Adv isor CEO a nd co -fou nder. "Not only is CareCredit the leader in veterinar y treatment financing, w ith a proven, best-in-class offering, but it also shares our commitment to innovation and education on how to offer our beloved pets the best possible care."

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The Westchester chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) recently announced that it has spun off from Family Services of Westchester (FSW), the social service agency that has sponsored it for the past 64 years. Effective immediately, BBBS is now an independent 501(c)(3) agency officially named Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester County Inc. The regional chapter of the federation of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America will be headquartered at 10 Midland Ave. in Port Chester, New York. “This is the logical next step in the evolution of our mission to help the youth of Westchester and Putnam counties achieve their full potential,” said Valerie Brown, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester County. “As this transformation takes place, Family Services of Westchester will continue to refer children in need of mentors to our organization, as we will continue to refer our families to FSW for much needed ancillary services,” adds Brown. “We have built a strong support network with

Richard Klein Photo courtesy Mary Kenealy. Big Brother Arthur Gill takes Little Brother Dameon Moody to an outing.

them these past six decades and that’s something that will not change for our children and families, who can expect the same conscientious level of care and collaboration in all of our programs.” Independence from FSW will allow BBBS of Westchester to expand its mission to serve more children in need and attract more volunteers within broader geographic and programmatic areas. Big Brothers Big Sisters of West-

chester County is a youth mentoring organization that serves children who face adversity in New York’s Westchester and Putnam counties to help keep them in school, away from violence and substance abuse, while assisting them to achieve their full potential in life. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the oldest and largest youth-mentoring program in the United States with 238 agencies in over 5,000 communities.

SMART COOKIE

Girls Scouts of Connecticut will be adding its new Adventurefuls cookie to this year’s tasty line-up.

Girl Scout Cookie 2022 season kicks off in Connecticut. The girl-led entrepreneurship program that develops the next generation of female business leaders is introducing Adventurefuls, a new decadent brownie-inspired cookie with caramel-flavored crème and a hint of sea salt. FCBJ

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Also debuting this year are new Cookie Business badges that girls can earn by gaining important online and offline business skills that set them up for success in life. “It’s not surprising that 80% of female entrepreneurs were once Girl Scouts.” said Diana Mahoney, CEO of

Girl Scouts of Connecticut (GSOFCT). ALL proceeds from the cookie program stay in Connecticut to fund GSOFCT programming, leadership development opportunities and trainings for girls and adults throughout the state. To purchase Girl Scout Cookies this season: call 800-922-2770.

ALDRICH DIRECTOR CONCLUDES TENURE The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield recently announced that Richard Klein will conclude his administrative duties as exhibitions director in June. He has worked at the museum for more than three decades and as exhibitions director since 2004. “Looking back, other than art, what’s kept me engaged with the museum has been the incredibly talented and passionate people I’ve had a chance to work with…,” said Klein. Board Chair Diana Bowes said, “…Richard Klein has helped The Aldrich build a strong foundation of artist-centric programs and visionary exhibitions.…” Cybele Maylone, executive director, said “It’s hard to believe that The Aldrich existed before Richard’s arrival. For over three decades he has been a guiding force at the museum, shepherding generations of artists through our galleries, building community, and serving as a valued colleague for everyone on our staff….” Klein worked closely with the museum’s founder Larry Aldrich until his passing in 2001 and has had a hand in nearly every aspect of the museum’s operations. Since his early curatorial pursuits, he has curated or co-curated more than 95 exhibitions in both The Aldrich’s original “Old Hundred” building, now themMuseum’s administrative offices, and the new museum building, which opened in 2004. In addition to his work at the museum, Klein is an artist and a writer.

ARTSWESTCHESTER WINS GRANT FOR EXHIBITION

EASTCHESTER RESIDENT RECRUITED The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) has recruited Dr. Laurie E. Cohen of Eastchester as its new chief of pediatric endocrinology and diabetes. Cohen specializes in endocrine issues experienced by childhood cancer survivors, such as growth hormone deficiency and infertility. She is also an expert in growth disorders and short stature in children. Throughout her career, Cohen has been involved with research examining the impact of cancer therapies on patients with hematologic and central nervous system tumors, as well as examining determinants of growth and development. Cohen moves to CHAM from Boston Children’s Hospital. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medicine. She did her internship and residency training in pediatrics at Yale-New Haven Hospital and her fellowship training in pediatric en-

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docrinology at Boston Children’s Hospital. She has been in practice for more than 30 years.

WBDC EQUITY MATCH GRANT The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) in Stamford has announced a private investment in its Equity Match Grant Program created to catalyze growth for women-owned businesses in Connecticut. The program provides grants between $2,500 and $10,000 to fund clearly defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth and profitability. Since 1997, the WBDC has educated and trained more than 15,000 clients — helping

women launch and scale over 6,500 businesses, create and maintain over 8,100 jobs in Connecticut and access more than $21.3 million in capital. WBDC is the only agency in Connecticut reflective of the statewide demographic makeup offering comprehensive micro-enterprise training, with services ranging from financial education, entrepreneurial development and access to capital programs.

A $40,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to commission new work for a 2023 exhibition was won by ArtsWestchester in White Plains. The exhibit, “Crossing Borders: The Art of Memory and Heritage,” is a visual art exhibition featuring artists who identify as new or first-generation Americans, and whose works engage with and

reflect on the contemporary immigrant experience. “This exhibition is a key initiative in our five-year equity, diversity and inclusion strategic plan, which includes increased collaboration with and representation of Westchester’s diverse communities,” said ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam.

The artists will blend their everyday experiences with their inherited legacies to produce varied, but impactful personal contemplations on experiences that transcend a singular ethnic or cultural group. ArtsWestchester’s project is among 1,248 projects across the United States totaling $28.8 million that were selected for funding.

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COMMUNITY RESOURCE OFFICER The town of Cortlandt is contracting for an additional Westchester County police officer to be designated as a Community Resource Officer (CRO) as it is in the process of enhancing a wide range of community policing initiatives. The new CRO position is an outgrowth of the state-mandated police reform process undertaken by Cortlandt and Westchester County in the past year. The CRO will work closely with the supervisor and town board, the business

community, neighborhoods, community organizations, senior citizen and youth groups and other stakeholders to identify and address issues of concern. In addition to a focus on neighborhood and community engagement, the CRO will work to support mental health crisis teams in assisting persons in crisis and follow-up on domestic violence incidents to ensure access to resources for victims.

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A leading network and neutral forum for exchanging new ideas, knowledge and opportunities while creating stronger collaborative relationships among architects, engineers, constructors, owners and other industry stakeholders, the Construction Institute in Connecticut has announced its officers and Board of Directors for 2022. EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS: Kara Gruss, co-chair, KarMa Marketing; Petina Killiany, co-chair, Arcadis; Kathy Cowles, secretary, KC Architects; and Zoraida Ferguson, past chair, Pratt & Whitney. AT-LARGE MEMBERS (continuing their terms): Dawn Tofil-Monde, Red Thread;

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Jim Cramer, Georgia Tech; Laura Cooley, Cooley Consulting LLC; Mark Nisbett, People, Places & Spaces; Kaitlyn Dobberfuhl, Gilbane Building C. EMERITUS AND HONORARY DIRECTORS: Kent Goetjen, PWC; Steve Blovish, BBE; Lewis Finkel, Professional Services Corp.; Dave Jepsen, JCJ Architecture; and Noel Petra, Connecticut Dept. of Administrative Services. NEW BOARD MEMBERS: Seth Duke, director of marketing, Morin Corp., a manufacturer of metal architectural wall and roof systems headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut; FCBJ

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George Fink, a licensed professional engineer with extensive testifying experience, Berkeley Research Group; Melissa Ferrucci, CPA partner, CohnReznick; and Jim Giuliano, president, Construction Solutions Group, spent 27 years working for construction management firms where he was responsible for managing a wide range of projects. JANUARY 24, 2022

Good Things ADVISORS’ SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS The de Visscher Scholarship Award in New Canaan, Connecticut, established in collaboration with the Family Firm Institute Global Education Network to support the education of up-and-coming consultants, advisers and academics in the field of family enterprise is celebrating its 10th anniversary and congratulating former award recipients around the world. A trusted financial advisor to family businesses around the world for over 30 years, de Visscher Advisors assists its clients in developing, analyzing and implementing financial solutions for the liquidity needs of the shareholders and/or the capital needs of the business while designing highly effective family and corporate governance structures to assure the long-term sustainability of the family wealth across generations. The Family Firm Institute Global Education Network (GEN) scholarships are highly competitive and provide recipients with online education and professional designations in family business and family wealth advising. The FFI GEN Program is a trusted and globally recognized provider of family enterprise professional education offering cutting-edge multidisciplinary courses and world-class certificate programs for family enterprise advisers, practitioners, academics and professionals.

HELP FOR WOMEN OF COLOR, SMALL-BUSINESS OWNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS

The Links Eastern Area Director Shuana Tucker-Sims (center right) with KeyBank Key4Women National Director Rachael Sampson (far right), Key4Women Senior Initiatives Development Director Colleen Dugarte (far left) and KeyBank Corporate Responsibility Officer LaKisha Jordan Photo courtesy KeyBank.

KeyBank and the Eastern Area of The Links Incorporated, one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of professional women of African descent have formed a partnership to provide a customized Key4Women® Business Education Series and micro-grants to women of color small-business owners and entrepreneurs. Through the partnership, KeyBank’s Key4Women-certified financial advisors will present a three-session virtual workshop series with access to additional Key4Women national programming tar-

geted to the financial needs of businesswomen. The Eastern Area of the Links will leverage its reach to help connect female entrepreneurs and small-business owners of color throughout its service area, which extends from Boston, Massachusetts to Roanoke, Virginia, and encompasses 80 chapters with more than 4,600 members. In addition, KeyBank Foundation will provide a grant of $25,000 for micro-grants to participants who successfully complete the Key4Women program and demonstrate a business need for technical and opera-

tional assistance, and the Links will recognize their chapters that generate the most participation. “…This exciting partnership with KeyBank supports our Eastern Area EmpowHER initiative, which is designed to empower women of color to reach their full potential, including economically through the support of entrepreneurs and enterprises owned by women of color,” said Links Eastern Area Director Dr. Shuana Tucker-Sims. The Links Incorporated, founded in

1946 in Philadelphia, consists of more than 16,000 professional women of color in 288 chapters located in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and the United Kingdom. It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women who are committed to enriching, sustainin, and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry For information and to participate, register at https://bit.ly/3eNGzYb.

REALTY OFFICE IN NEW CANAAN GAINS AGENTS

HOLOCAUST & HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION CENTER Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center Memory Keepers’ GenerationsForward speaker Phyllis Shaw will tell her family’s incredible Holocaust story virtually Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. Shaw’s parents were survivors and as a second-generation survivor, she tells the story of her mother who as a teenager, was first deported to a crowded ghetto near her home in Romania and then deported to the Auschwitz Concentration Camp. At Auschwitz, she miraculously found two of her nine sisters. After Auschwitz, she was sent to Bergen Belsen, to a displaced persons home in Sweden and finally to America. Her story is one of resilience and gratitude despite all that she endured. For information and registration: hhrecny.org) or mjasper@hhrecny.org.

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Danielle Cohn, Ellen L. Cummings, Marilena K. Greig and Mia Schipani have joined the New Canaan office of Houlihan Lawrence. Cohn’s diverse background in several fields includes content writer and marketing coordinator for Fitspot Wellness, assistant positions in education and finance and freelance reporter. An opera singer, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from the University of Miami and a master’s degree in print journalism, from the University of

Miami. Cummings has more than 30 years of sales experience, with a long-spanning career in media advertising where she managed luxury accounts. She has personally bought and sold many types of real estate and has first-hand knowledge of the several communities in Fairfield in which she has resided. Greig has spent more than 30 years in sales in the finance and insurance fields, starting at Lehman

Brothers. In 2007, she began a career with Aflac and was Ambassador to the Aflac Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. She is a member of National Association of Realtors, Connecticut Association of Realtors and New Canaan MLS. Schipani, founder and owner of Schipani PR, has worked at the forefront of luxury real estate for more than a decade. Most recently she served as chief marketing officer for RMS Companies and held development

positions in arts and governmental organizations. Houlihan Lawrence is among the leading real estate brokerages in the region. Founded in Bronxville, New York, in 1888, the company is deeply committed to technological innovation and has 30 offices and 1,450plus agents serving Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Columbia, Ulster and Greene counties in New York and Fairfield, Litchfield counties in Connecticut.

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SENIOR LIVING TRENDS An Advertorial Research Guide

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What is the Difference Between Assisted Living and a Nursing Home? hope. These are feelings shared that make for the true quality of life for people who are proud and courageous, and for people whose dignity needs to be preserved each day. If your loved one has memory impairment,

here is a significant difference between assisted living communities and nursing homes. Within each of these are subgroups that make searching for the right care daunting. Which is the community that best addresses my loved one’s needs? Nursing homes, also referred to as skilled nursing facilities (SNF), provide the most extensive care a person can get outside a hospital. This may sound attractive, but look closer. They are likely to have a hospital-like environment due to the fact that they are a medical facility. They may be the best option for a chronically ill or physically fragile person needing 24/7 medical care and supervision. It would not necessarily be appropriate for someone who manages on his or her own and just needs some supervision, socialization and safety. Assisted living refers to a private community that provides personal care in a home-like social setting. Individuals can generally participate in daily social activities and are able to walk independently or with a device. A sub-group in assisted living communities is dedicated to those with memory impairment. They provide support and programs directly related to the challenges of memory impairment. The staff in memory units are required to be trained in dementia care. They are dedicated to offering a quality of life that cannot be provided by one caregiver at home. If you are looking at memory care, be sure to ask what training in memory care the staff is receiving.

I would be happy to discuss your challenges and together we can discover what option is best for your family. Maria Scaros, Executive Director mscaros@thegreensatgreenwich.com

Many assisted living communities have dedicated memory care units. These were originally made available for those residents who were living in the traditional assisted living community who then needed a higher level of care due to their dementia diagnosis. Assisted Living communities that are solely dedicated to memory are those to which you should pay closest attention. The Greens at Greenwich, having celebrated its 20-year anniversary, is a small privately owned memory care assisted living. We are a recognized leader in memory care and have been awarded The Purple Flag certification by the Connecticut Assisted Living Association and the Alzheimer’s Association. One of our unique features is providing creative arts therapies with a programming staff of licensed and board-certified creative arts therapists in art, dance/movement, music and drama therapy. Often called the new-best medicine, creative arts therapies go beyond painting and singing to provide personal enrichment, empowerment, comfort, joy and creative expression to individuals who have difficulty communicating in a conventional way. The arts do not work in the language center, nor in the memory center of the brain. The arts stimulate the entire brain because they are sensory tools. Color, touch, movement, music, storytelling and story-making flow easily with a skilled creative arts therapist. Colors, facial expressions, movement and stories tell us about loneliness, fear, as well as joy and

DISCOVER NEW FRIENDSHIPS • Privately owned small memory care assisted living residence located conveniently on the Greenwich/Westchester border • Passionate specialized care for your loved one in their journey through dementia • Recognized leader in providing the creative arts therapies as a means of communication and connection to community through the arts • Accredited by the Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA) and the Alzheimer’s Association as a Purple Flag Community recognized for excellence in dementia care

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artburg is unlike any retirement community you have ever seen before. We believe that the quality of life is as important as the quality of care. Wartburg’s gated, lush 34-acre campus with 24-hour security is tucked behind a quiet residential neighborhood near the Mount Vernon-Pelham border. Since its beginnings as an orphanage more than 150 years ago, to the award-winning, comprehensive older adult care community, Wartburg offers a gold standard of living and care options. Safety is always a priority at Wartburg. As we emerge from the shadow of Covid-19, Wartburg observes all federal and state mandated protocols to protect the health and safety of its staff and residents. We remain vigilant and dedicated to creating a community of care where seniors can avail themselves of the benefits of an urban lifestyle in a park-like setting, with the peace of mind that comes from knowing there is a team ready to help them as their needs change.

Whether you need temporary assistance or ongoing services, Wartburg has the support you need to live independently for as long as possible in a community that cares. We offer everything from independent senior living and assisted living options to nursing home facility. We also offer adult day care, palliative care, hospice care and

respite care. If you live independently, but require assistance, we offer in-home support for your daily needs and can also provide rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. At Wartburg, you can age in place gracefully and secure that your health and safety are our priority. At Wartburg, you can live your best life.

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DISCOVER THE FINEST IN SENIOR LIVING

The Bristal Assisted Living has been serving seniors and their families in the tri-state area since 2000, offering independent and assisted living, as well as state-of-the-art memory care programs. We are committed to helping residents remain independent, while providing peace of mind that expert care is available, if needed. Designed with seniors in mind, each of our communities feature exquisitely appointed apartments and beautiful common areas that are perfect for entertaining. On-site services and amenities include daily housekeeping, gourmet meals, a cinema, salon, plus so much more. Discover a vibrant community, countless social events with new friends, and a luxurious lifestyle that you will only find at The Bristal.

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(Until) I was in your care, I had never known people so selflessly dedicated to helping and healing another humanbeing. Your sweet and encouraging words gave me hope. You taught me with understanding and patience to stand, to walk, to move again on my own.” KING STREET REHAB has been family-owned and operated for three generations. Whether you are looking for a comfortable and healing environment for short term-rehabilitation or long-term care, including memory care, we offer luxury accommodations and professional dedicated staff, ready to meet you or your loved ones’ needs. WHAT SETS KING STREET REHAB APART? • Luxury accommodations on 10 pristine acres, with gardens; a gazebo; spacious outdoor seating; and walking paths. Large picture windows in every room, offering natural light and scenic vistas. • The focus is on the whole person; promoting physical, mental and emotional well-being achieved through the extraordinary teamwork of our interdisciplinary team of doctors; nurses; CNAs; physical, speech and occupational therapists; a psychologist; social worker; dietary specialists; and housekeeping and maintenance. • An active community with a full calendar of programs, including exercise, live performances, movies, gardening, lectures and cooking demonstrations. • A holistic approach to recovery with yoga, meditation, Tai chi and pet therapy. • Healthy, delicious meals with options are prepared using the highest-quality ingredients to ensure optimal health. Meals are served on beautiful china in our light-filled dining rooms or in the privacy of your room. • Included on the property are: a library, a beauty salon with spa treatments, spacious visiting areas and a theater. Here’s what some residents have said:

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King Street Rehab honors the The food here exceeds the meals My wife’s career included involvement with skilled nursing facilities for over safety and well-being of every I have eaten in some of the best 20 years, through various years working with Visiting Nurse and Hospice resident with respect, courtesy, restaurants in New York City.” programs. We are quite aware that giving good consistent care is not easy. compassion and empathy.” You have every reason to be very proud of your facility.” We are ready to deliver the patient-centered care you or your loved one needs. We invite you to learn more by scheduling an appointment with our director of admissions for a personal tour. Contact us today. Please call, 914-937-5800 or email us at admissions@kingstreetrehab.com. Please visit, kingstreetrehab.com.

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THIRD GUARDIAN OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

From left: Stephanie Torres, Jill Guercio-Niebling, Jesus Jaile-Marti, MD; Vanessa Maisonave, Leigh Anne McMahon, CNO; Shari Ammann, Karen Henderson, Haley Martell and Stephanie Porricelli.

White Plains Hospital recently announced that its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has been awarded the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence AwardSM for the third consecutive year. This national award recognizes top-performing health care organizations that have achieved the 95th percentile or above for performance in pa-

tient experience in the NICU. White Plains Hospital’s Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is one of the most advanced and sophisticated in the Hudson Valley region, that provides stateof-the-art care for premature babies and those born with other vulnerabilities. “…Having a baby in the NICU can be

a scary experience and we want to assure new parents that they can expect the most compassionate and comprehensive care from the area’s top neonatal experts,” said Leigh Anne McMahon, executive vice president, patient care services and chief nursing officer at White Plains Hospital.t

ACCOUNTING FIRM ANNOUNCES 2022 PROMOTIONS

ORANGE COUNTY CHAMBER ANNUAL GALA Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region and Beer World will be recognized by the Orange County Chamber of Commerce with its “Best Place to Work” award during its Snow Ball Springs Ahead Gala at City Winery March 26. Submissions were judged in three categories: corporate, nonprofit and small business and were evaluated independently by professional members of Here’s Help, Vision’s HR and Ethan Allen Staffing. “Who better to judge the best place to work than our human-resources professionals,” said Heather Bell-Meyer, who just completed her first year as president and CEO of the Orange Chamber. Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital is the winner of the “Best Place to Work” award in the corporate category. The hospital, with main campuses in both Cornwall and Newburgh, cares for more than 270,000 patients each year. With 1,500 employees, Montefiore St. Luke’s

Cornwall is one of the largest employers in Orange County. United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region will be presented with the “Best Place to Work” award in the nonprofit category. It supports individuals in need as well as caring organizations and businesses wanting to make a difference. The “Best Place to Work” winner in the small-business category is Beer World, New York’s largest independent retailer of beer, which has 13 locations throughout New York and has been recognized for its support of Orange County’s craft beer industry. The Chamber will also recognize Alan Seidman, executive director of the Construction Contractors Association of the Hudson Valley, as the 2022 Champion of the Chamber. Seidman was instrumental in merging two Orange County chambers 25 years ago and remains a dedicated supporter. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities can be found at info@orangeny.com.

CT CULTURAL FUND SUPPORTS STAMFORD SYMPHONY

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Prager Metis, a leading accounting and advisory firm with offices in North America, Europe, Asia and the Metaverse ( a network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social connection) promoted Patricia Hamilton, Satang Janneh, Runa Spataru and Michael Raiken to principals Hamilton oversees tax preparation, tax planning and tax research for extraordinary tax matters. Janneh provides audit and consulting

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services to clients in real estate, affordable housing and not-for-profit organizations. Spataru specializes in all areas of audit and review, including preparing and reviewing financial statements. Raiken works with tax controversy clients to minimize their tax liability and exposure, providing representation before federal and state agencies through audit, appeals and litigation processes as necessary.

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Connecticut Humanities, the statewide, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), has awarded Stamford Symphony a $98,300 Connecticut Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant (CTCFOSG), which will enable the Symphony to move forward with two established key strategic goals for the future of the organization. Besides sustaining the chamber music concerts by members of the Symphony, the orchestra seeks to be more accessible to the varied communities in Fairfield County. It also is dedicated to being more representative of its community in the composition of its board, orchestra and staff. President and CEO Russell Jones said, “…. Despite the pandemic we are determined

to bring great music to everyone in Fairfield County and ensure that all feel welcome at a Stamford Symphony event, be it at the Palace Theatre in Stamford or a local library or classroom.” Stamford Symphony was one of 624 organizations in Connecticut that was awarded CT Cultural Fund support, totaling $16M from CT Humanities. It is comprised of professional musicians from the tri-state area and is one of Connecticut’s cultural institutions championing the lifelong appreciation of classical music among all populations of Fairfield County through professional performances, diverse and innovative programming and inspirational education initiatives.

WESTCHESTER DESIGNERS JOIN FORCES Marla Beth Enowitz, artist and founder of Marla Beth Designs, is collaborating with Melinda Huff, founder of the lifestyle brand Mirame. on a new activewear line named Marla Beth Designs x Mirame, a collection of leggings, sports bras, sweatshirts and hair accessories that feature a vibrant drip design in a rainbow of colors. “There is so much movement and personality in my drip art – it’s invigorating to create and, I hope, to look at,” said Enowitz of Rye Brook. “When I met

Melinda, I felt that, together, we could marry the energy of my work with her expertise in clothing design to create a line of activewear that empowers women to look and feel their best.” Enowitz uses color to captivate her audience, creating bold, high-contrast works that sparkle with playful intensity and organic, fluid motion. Huff said, “Fitness is such an important aspect of my life, but I also recognize it can be hard to take the first step for some. It was important for me to

Artist and designer Marla Beth Enowitz sports pieces from the Marla Beth Designs x Mirame collection alongside her painting that inspired the new line of activewear.

Melinda Huff, founder of the lifestyle brand Mirame, in the sports bra and leggings from the new Marla Beth Designs x Mirame collection.

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find a collaborator who brought a sense of carefree and made women feel they were dripping in joy.” Headquartered in White Plains, Mirame is committed to offering fashion-forward clothes that uplift women of all body types and backgrounds. The brand’s swimwear is manufactured in New York and the activewear is printed in the USA. The Marla Beth Designs x Mirame collection is available for purchase on mirameswim.com JANUARY 24, 2022

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U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT White Plains & Poughkeepsie Local business cases, January 12 - 18 Findlay Estates LLC, Suffern vs. PFSS 2020 Holding Co., Chicago, et al, 22-7006-RDD: Adversary proceeding in Findlay Estates Chapter 11 (21-22647). Attorney: Leo Fox. ESA BBQ LLC, White Plains, managing member James Goldman, 22-22012-SHL: Chapter 11, assets and liabilities $100,000 to $500,000. Attorney: Anne J. Penachio.

U.S. DISTRICT COURT, White Plains Local business cases, January 12 - 18 The Lalo Group Inc., New Paltz, et al, vs. United States of America, 22-cv-3376-KMK: Unlawful detention. Attorney: Paul O’Dwyer. Erodita Xiomara Perez Salguero vs. Luigi O’Grady’s Deli and Catering, Pearl River, et al, 22-cv-411-VB: Fair Labor Standards Act, collective action. Attorney: Lina Stillman. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Boston vs. Communications Specialists Inc, Fishkill, et al, 22-cv-429: Insurance. Attorney: Brian R. Biggie.

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.

Francesca Sotanski, Ulster County vs. Standback General Contractors, New Windsor, et al, 22-cv-444: Job discrimination. Attorneys: Stefanie L. Shmil, Steven J. Fingerhut.

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Above $1 million 34 Courtlandt LLC and RAL South LLC, Yonkers. Seller: D. Magnan and Company Inc., Mount Vernon. Property: 34 Cortlandt St., Mount Kisco. Amount: $3 million. Filed Jan. 11. 130 Elm Holdings LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: 130 Elm LLC, Brooklyn. Property: 130 Elm St., Yonkers. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Jan. 12. Cohen Purchase Building Company LLC, New York City. Seller: Joseph A. Maria, White Plains. Property: 975 Anderson Hill Road, Rye. Amount: $26.1 million. Filed Jan. 13. Cortlandt Depeyster LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: Cortlandt Court LLC, White Plains. Property: 151 Cortlandt St., Mount Pleasant. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed Jan. 10.

Maloney, Mathew and Kathryn Maloney, Southampton. Seller: ATMJ LLC, Bronxville. Property: 44 Masterton Road, Eastchester. Amount: $5 million. Filed Jan. 12. Muehlhauser, Robert and Regina Liang Muehlhauser, Pleasanton, California. Seller: Opra III LLC, Harrison. Property: 120 Old Post Road, Rye. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Jan. 10. NW Plains Venture LLC, New York City. Seller: ABT Kids Inc., Scarsdale. Property: 27 Holland Ave., White Plains. Amount: $6 million. Filed Jan. 10. Pellicano, Lous and Marcella Pellicano, Naples, Florida. Seller: Opra III LLC, Harrison. Property: 120 Old Post Road, Rye. Amount: $3.1 million. Filed Jan. 10.

Below $1 million 14-16 Chauncey Avenue LLC, New Rochelle. Seller: F.L. Hunter Ltd., Scarsdale. Property: 14-16 Chauncey Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $700,000. Filed Jan. 10. 24 Spring LLC, New York City. Seller: Barbara Brewer Kuhl Mair, Valhalla. Property: 24 Spring, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $500,000. Filed Jan. 13.

Katonah Firehouse LLC, Katonah. Seller: 156 Katonah Avenue LLC, Pound Ridge. Property: 156 Katonah Ave., Bedford. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed Jan. 10.

34 Graham Road LLC, Hartsdale. Seller: Susan Borrows, Scarsdale. Property: 27-29 Fremont St., Harrison. Amount: $726,500. Filed Jan. 12.

Layla Apartments LLC, White Plains. Seller: Harborview Properties I LLC, Larchmont. Property: 100 Tarryhill Way, Greenburgh. Amount: $19.1 million. Filed Jan. 11.

48 Pelham Property LLC, New York City. Seller: 48 Pelham Property LLC, New York City. Property: 48 First St., Pelham. Amount: $345,228. Filed Jan. 12.

Livanos, John and Katrina Livanos, Scarsdale. Seller: 5 Split Tree Realty LLC, Bronx. Property: 5 Split Tree Road, Mamaroneck. Amount: $2.7 million. Filed Jan. 14.

97 Way LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Kristi L. Larson, Yonkers. Property: 97 Winfred Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $550,000. Filed Jan. 11. 153 Broadway Associates HW LLC, Hawthorne. Seller: Broadway 15 Associates LLC, Goshen. Property: 153 Broadway, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $925,000. Filed Jan. 11.

Larry Miles c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 701 Westchester Ave, Suite 100 J White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: 694-3600 • Fax: 694-3699

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Liv Will Purdy 7 LLC, Harrison. Seller: Mount Pleasant Avenue Associates LLC, Harrison. Property: 7-9 Purdy St., Harrison. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Jan. 11.

Finger, Sean Nils, Briarcliff Manor. Seller: Acadia Enterprises LLC, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Property: 63 Cottonwood Lane, Ossining. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed Jan. 13.

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215 EPY LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: GF Ternopil Properties Inc., Yonkers. Property: 213 Edwards, Yonkers. Amount: $525,000. Filed Jan. 10. Arroyo, Christopher, Elmhurst. Seller: Vanta Holdings Corp., Yonkers. Property: 163 Shonnard Terrace, Yonkers. Amount: $685,000. Filed Jan. 10. Daoud Realty LLC, White Plains. Seller: Catherine Gunther, Hastings-on-Hudson. Property: 21 Greystone Terrace, Yonkers. Amount: $410,000. Filed Jan. 10. Deal House Capital Fund LLC, Mamaroneck. Seller: Jean Ricci, White Plains. Property: 111 Trenton Ave., White Plains. Amount: $390,000. Filed Jan. 10. Essar Group LLC, Pleasantville. Seller: Gerd S. Alexander, New York City. Property: 10 City Place, White Plains. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Jan. 11. GS River LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Payel Banerjee, Bedford. Property: 49 Rock Hill Road, Bedford. Amount: $750,000. Filed Jan. 12. IM Eastern Parkway LLC, New York City. Seller: Deal House Capital Fund I LLC, Mamaroneck. Property: 111 Trenton Ave., White Plains. Amount: $430,000. Filed Jan. 10. Justiniano, Fernando and Patrice Justiniano, Bronx. Seller: LAO Realty LLC, Chappaqua. Property: 45 Shirley Lane, Greenburgh. Amount: $572,500. Filed Jan. 13. Lady Carter Holdings LLC, Yorktown Heights. Seller: Alan A. Morrison and Sharon M. Morrison, Poughquag. Property: 116 Seventh St., Cortlandt. Amount: $235,000. Filed Jan. 11. Mitra, Joydev and Michelle Lopez, New Rochelle. Seller: PTM Capital LLC, New Rochelle. Property: 108 Pengilly Drive, New Rochelle. Amount: $993,200. Filed Jan. 12. Madison Bay LLC, Great Neck. Seller: Cheryl Elin-Smith, Yonkers. Property: 10 Gibson Place, Yonkers. Amount: $336,000. Filed Jan. 10. Moffatt, Yoka, Bronx. Seller: Zion 126 Inc., Flushing. Property: 516 Sixth Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $540,000. Filed Jan. 10.

Munroe, Tanya, Maiden, Massachusetts. Seller: CEBR Properties LLC, Briarcliff Manor. Property: 313 Kemeys Cove, Ossining. Amount: $420,000. Filed Jan. 12. New Millenium Development LLC, Mahopac. Seller: Peter A. Korn and Marian B. Korn, New Rochelle. Property: 28 Kewanee, New Rochelle. Amount: $450,000. Filed Jan. 11. Nigro, Steven A. and Eileen P. Nigro, Mamaroneck. Seller: Acqua Capital LLC, White Plains. Property: 459 S. Lexington Ave., White Plains. Amount: $704,000. Filed Jan. 10. Trid LLC, Pleasantville. Seller: Essar Group LLC, Pleasantville. Property: 86 Farm Lake Crescent, New Castle. Amount: $750,000. Filed Jan. 10.

JUDGMENTS

Alcantara, Manuel, Ossining. $9,785.48 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed Jan. 10.

Gouglin, Tra, Dobbs Ferry. $5,915.67 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Jan. 10. Keita, Bamory, Yonkers. $50,796.81 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Jan. 12. Kelly, Christopher, Waccabuc. $57,457.32 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Jan. 12. Klinegalkin, Jen, White Plains. $16,779.85 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Jan. 10. Luca, Edlira, Hastings-on-Hudson. $12,095.48 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Jan. 12. Lutar, Zoe, North Salem. $17,862.61 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Jan. 12.

Ayers, Allen, Mount Vernon. $19,802.84 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Jan. 12.

Fitwoman LLC, Mamaroneck. $323,457.71 in favor of 1100 East Boston Post Road LLC, Briarcliff Manor. Filed Jan. 10.

Castillo, Jessica, New Rochelle. $14,419.58 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Jan. 12.

Mays, Irene, Irvington. $14,200.68 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed Jan. 10.

DBD Electronics Inc., Cortlandt Manor. $20,936.53 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed Jan. 10.

McKnight, Andrew, Mount Vernon. $4,723.98 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Jan. 10.

Depina, Gina D., White Plains. $3,468.04 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Jan. 12.

Soler, Daniel, Cortland Manor. $20,936.53 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed Jan. 10.

Dimitrion, Anastasia, Hastings- on-Hudson. $11,869.10 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Jan. 12. Garcia, Chelsea N., New Rochelle. $8,644.52 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Jan. 10. Giewat, Meri, Bedford Hills. $18,161.90 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed Jan. 10.

Tuano, Rainier S., Pound Ridge. $4,363 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Jan. 12. Williams, Richard, Yonkers. $5,937.80 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Jan. 12.

Facts & Figures JUDGMENTS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD Failure to carry insurance or for work-related injuries and illnesses, Jan. 13 to Jan. 19, 2022. A2A Pharmaceuticals Inc., Chappaqua. Amount: $3,000. Austin Plumbing & Heating Company Inc., Briarcliff Manor. Amount: $4,500. Carroll, John K. and Elizabeth Carroll, Mount Kisco. Amount: $7,000. Dip-In Car Wash Corp., Mamaroneck. Amount: $11,000. K.J.O. Construction Inc., Ossining. Amount: $117,710.88. Kapatid Inc., Pleasantville. Amount: $20,000. Nisa Enterprises LLC, Chappaqua. Amount: $82,879.26. Odutayo, Kolawole and Mirella Odutayo, Mount Vernon. Amount: $182,541.64. Proform Tennis LLC, Rye Brook. Amount: $25,000. Triple D Auto Body Corp., Mount Vernon. Amount: $2,500.

LIS PENDENS The following filings indicate a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Gilbert, David, as owner. Filed by Finance of America Reverse LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $682,500 affecting property located at 50 E. Hartsdale Ave., Hartsdale. Filed Jan. 12. Wintich, Janet B., as owner. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $350,000 affecting property located at 26 Bretton Road, Scarsdale. Filed Jan. 12.

Vanderhorst, Donna, as owner. Filed by Select Portfolio Servicing Inc. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $400,000 affecting property located at 11 Deerhaunt Drive, Croton-on-Hudson. Filed Jan. 14.

MECHANIC’S LIENS 48-50 Saratoga Realty Group, as owner. $7,450 in favor of David Bueso Ramos, Yonkers. Filed Jan. 13. 901 Properties LLC, White Plains. $62,400 in favor of Bear Glass Inc., Queens. Property: 901 N. Broadway, White Plains. Filed Jan. 11. 131-151 Purchase Street Investor 1 LLC, as owner. $776,153.62 in favor of Emergency Service Group Inc., Boynton Beach, Florida. Filed Jan. 14. 1133 Westchester Avenue LLC, as owner. $907,145.47 in favor of DC Plumbing and Heating Inc., Babylon. Filed Jan. 3. Cl-S Chappaqua Fee Owner I-A LLC, as owner. $7,853.99 in favor of Sunbelt Rentals Inc., Columbus, Ohio. Filed Jan. 13.

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PARTNERSHIPS

Moore-Defurio Partnership, 465 Columbus Ave., Valhalla 10595, c/o Nicholas Moore and Edward De Furio. Filed Jan. 12.

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS 22 Woodway Road Funding Associates, 133 Parkway Road, Bronxville 10708, c/o Alan Snider Profit Sharing Plan. Filed Jan. 10. Ayira Candle Co., 33 Fisher Court, Apt. 4A, White Plains 10601, c/o Leonard Lo’Chena. Filed Jan. 13. Booked By Stef, 2249 Sultana Drive, Yorktown Heights 10598, c/o Stefani Ruth DiBuona. Filed Jan. 14.

Cherish Forever, 33 Barker Ave., Apt. 5D, White Plains 10601, c/o Annette Birgit Bunnell. Filed Jan. 14.

Sweetgreen, 696 White Plains Road, Scarsdale 10583, c/o Jonathan Neman. Filed. Filed Jan. 14.

Doloboy Productions, 3 Greenburgh Commons, White Plains 10603, c/o Kahmel Hill. Filed Jan. 14.

Zaninetti General Construction, 512 N. High St., Apt. 1C, Mount Vernon 10552, c/o Elder Janinetti. Filed Jan. 14.

Elle Doula Services, 386 Sommerville Place, Yonkers 10703, c/o Elise Alahakoon. Filed Jan. 13. Failed Opportunities Learned Longevity N Hgrubneev, 3 Greenburgh Commons, White Plains 10603, c/o Khaleek Hill. Filed Jan. 14. Fame Candles, 118 Cooper Drive, Apt. 1A, New Rochelle 10801, c/o Mandalena Deda. Filed Jan. 11. Genre Eventz, 39 Maple St., White Plains 10603, c/o Michelle Grant. Filed Jan. 10. Just Curious, 1 Hillside Ave., Goldens Bridge 10526, c/o Zingisani A. Mkefa. Filed Jan. 11. Ketina’s Cleaning Services, 226 Fifth Ave., New Rochelle 10801, c/o Ketina Ramos. Filed Jan. 10. Laboys Real Estate Construction, 525 Westbrook Drive, Cortlandt Manor 10567, c/o Edgar Laboy. Filed Jan. 13. Linda’s Books & Goods, 1681 Amazon Road, Mohegan Lake 10547, c/o Diego Ortiz. Filed Jan. 12. NY Vending1, 19 North Lane, Katonah 10536, c/o Mark Lasar. Filed Jan. 10. Omimbi Cleaning Service, 80 Harding Ave., White Plains 10606, c/o Johnny Daniel Moren Zhini. Filed Jan. 13. Pridetech Entertainment, 56 Sheridan Ave., Apt. G, Mount Vernon 10552, c/o James Chaliz. Filed Jan. 13. Robert Liggio Music, 510 Carroll Ave., Mamaroneck 10543, c/o Robert Victor Liggio. Filed Jan. 10. RZ Creative, 2 Louisiana Ave., Bronxville 10708, c/o Robert Zengotita. Filed Jan. 13.

PATENTS Compact dipole antenna design. Patent no. 11,228,111 issued to Duixian Liu, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Computational efficiency in symbolic sequence analytics using random sequence embeddings. Patent no. 11,227,231 issued to Lingfei Wu, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Cost-effective delivery of network connectivity to remote areas. Patent no. 11,228,961 issued to Dinesh Verma, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Dynamic eye-condition self-diagnosis. Patent no. 11,224,339 issued to Raghav Batta, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Genetically modified major histocompatibility complex mice. Patent no. 11,224,208 issued to Lynn MacDonald, et al. Assigned to Regeneron, Tarrytown. Information and data collaboration among multiple artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Patent no. 11,227,224 issued to Craig Trim, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Method and apparatus for identifying semantically related records. Patent no. 11,227,002 issued to Oktie Hassanzadeh, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

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BUILDING LOANS

Above $1 million

Lus Licensing LLC, Bayonne, New Jersey. Seller: Benbrooke Tappan LLC, Haddonfield, New Jersey. Property: 41 Route 303, Tappan. Amount: $4.5 million. Filed Jan. 13. One Shalvah Place LLC, Monsey. Seller: Stuart M. Weilgus and Suzanne M. Welgus, Monsey. Property: 1 Shalvah Place, Ramapo. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Jan. 12.

Baxter, Amanda, as owner. Lender: Salisbury Bank and Trust Co. Property: in LaGrange. Amount: $2 million. Filed Jan. 10.

Triangle Square Realty 322 Pleasant Hill LLC, Stony Point. Seller: Inga Kazantseva, New City. Property: 344 Pleasant Hill Drive, New City. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Jan. 10.

KF Resources LLC, as owner. Lender: Northeast Community Bank, New City. Property: 2 Mahoney Court, New City. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Jan. 13.

Below $1 million

Below $1 million ACE Builders New York LLC, as owner. Lender: Northeast Community Bank, White Plains, Property: 83 S. Madison Ave., Spring Valley. Amount: $629,425. Filed Jan. 14. Call, Joseph D., as owner. Lender: Citizen Bank National Association, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 18 Tomlins View, Stony Point. Filed Jan. 13. Harris, William Gregg and Raye Singh, as owners. Lender: Movement Mortgage LLC. Property: in Pawling. Amount: $361,000. Filed Jan. 14. LCRESS LLC, as owner. Lender: RCN Capital LLC. Property: in East Fishkill. Amount: $56,200. Filed Jan. 12.

DEEDS

1-2 Remsen Estate LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: Remsen Estates LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 5 Garden City, Ramapo. Amount: $599,000. Filed Jan. 11. 2 Park Airmont LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Miriam Rosenberg, Airmont. Property: 2 Park Ave., Airmont. Amount: $650,000. Filed Jan. 14. 56 Nixon Street LLC, Monroe. Seller: Saba Group LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $290,000. Filed Jan. 11. 93 Mountain Lane LLC, Beacon. Seller: Ann M. Simon, Beacon. Property: in Beacon. Amount: $525,000. Filed Jan. 12. 125 South Liberty LLC, Stony Point. Seller: Gabriel Manufacturing Company Inc., Stony Point. Property: 125 S. Liberty Drive, Stony Point. Amount: $100,000. Filed Jan. 13.

Above $1 million

128 Main Street Brewster LLC, Patterson. Seller: Charles D’Agostino, Pleasantville. Property: in Brewster. Amount: $162,000. Filed Jan. 14.

34 Ridge LLC, Monsey. Seller: Shlomo Farkas, Spring Valley. Property: 34 Ridge Ave., Spring Valley. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Jan. 12.

209 Cricket Hill Road LLC, East Hampton. Seller: Tim Robisheaux, Wingdale. Property: in Dover. Amount: $150,000. Filed Jan 10.

Nonhuman animals expressing pH-sensitive immunoglobulin sequences. Patent no. 11,224,207 issued to John McWhirter, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

201 West Maple LLC, New City. Seller: Edwin C. Susskind and Nava Susskind, Monsey. Property: 201 W. Maple Ave., Ramapo. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Jan. 11.

Babad, Uscher, Brooklyn. Seller: Neil Associates LLC, Monsey. Property: 8 Neil Road, Unit 214, Spring Valley. Amount: $762,000. Filed Jan. 14.

Transmon qubit flip-chip structures for quantum computing devices. Patent no. 11,227,229 issued to Jerry Chow, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

Gryphon Realty Associates Inc., Huntington. Seller: Carol L. Paterno, Pawling. Property: in Pawling. Amount: $5.3 million. Filed Jan. 13.

Bandes, Sandra W., Nanuet. Seller: LBLG U.S.A. LLC, Piermont. Property: 109B Abbottsford Gate, Piermont. Amount: $848,000. Filed Jan. 10.

Method and system for consumer-initiated transactions using encrypted tokens. Patent no. 11,227,284 issued to Ilgin Safak, et al. Assigned to Mastercard, Purchase.

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Facts & Figures Bergstrom, Andres and Regan Grusy, Brooklyn. Seller: Migliorelli Family LLC, Red Hook. Property: in Red Hook. Amount: $370,000. Filed Jan. 13. Bzeszy LLC, Monsey. Seller: Lorraine Savitch, Monsey. Property: 49 Parker Blvd., Ramapo. Amount: $750,000. Filed Jan. 13. Canonica Holdings LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: James A. Murphy, Pine Plains. Property: in Pine Plains. Amount: $875,000. Filed Jan. 11. Ceen Properties LLC, Pine Plains. Seller: William E. Dillinger, Pine Plains. Property: in Pine Plains. Amount: $450,000. Filed Jan. 10. DFJ Realty New York Inc., Carmel. Seller: MTK Realty Corp., Carmel. Property: in Carmel. Amount: $875,000. Filed Jan. 13. Friedman, Usher and Pearl Friedman, Suffern. Seller: Highview Hills LLC, Suffern. Property: 2 Silverwood Circle, Ramapo. Amount: $632,300. Filed Jan. 11. Gama Realty Corp., Tuckahoe. Seller: VRE Carmel LLC, Westlake, Texas. Property: in Carmel. Amount: $50,000. Filed Jan. 14. Gemmati, Donato A., Poughkeepsie. Seller: 6 Bray Farm Lane LLC, LaGrangeville. Property: in LaGrangeville. Amount: $300,000. Filed Jan. 11. Hudson Todd LLC, Beacon. Seller: Crossix LLC, Beacon. Property: in Beacon. Amount: $655,000. Filed Jan. 11.

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IMM Stony Point LLC, Monsey. Seller: Stony Point Reserves LLC, New City. Property: 6 Johnson Way, Stony Point. Amount: $250,000. Filed Jan. 12. MTGLQ Investors L.P., Houston, Texas. Seller, Zingaro, Lorilynn, Carmel. Property: 77 N. Airmont Road, Suffern. Amount: $169,900. Filed Jan. 13. Port J Monsey LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: Shlom Holdings LLC, Monsey. Property: 21 Monsey Heights Road, Airmont. Amount: $400,000. Filed Jan. 13. RC Home and Office Solutions Inc., Patterson. Seller: Kwai Ching Cheung, Grahamsville. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $321,000. Filed Jan. 12. Tyramuer, Solomon, Monsey. Seller: 11 South Amundsen LLC, Airmont. Property: 11 S. Amundsen Lane, Ramapo. Amount: $749,000. Filed Jan. 14.

JUDGMENTS

Almonte, Cindy, Fishkill. $1,375 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed Jan. 14. Blum, Jacob, Monsey. $5,206.83 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Filed Jan. 12. Bonvino, Christopher, Nanuet. $5,033.73 in favor of Palisades Federal Credit Union, Pearl River. Filed Jan. 11.

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Carpio, Hugo R., New City. $9,947.85 in favor of Capital One Bank National Association, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed Jan. 12. Exume, Antes, Haverstraw. $6,344 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Newark, Delaware. Filed Jan. 10. Robertson, Mariyon, Salt Point. $8,946.54 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed Jan. 14.

MECHANIC’S LIENS Breden, Kimberly Ann, as owner. $21,500 in favor of McKee Construction Inc., Poughkeepsie. Property: 57 Montgomery St., Poughkeepsie. Filed Jan. 11. DP 108 LLC, as owner. $17,627.05 in favor of Dick S. Concrete Company Inc., New Hampton. Property: 511 Fishkill Ave., Beacon. Filed Jan. 10. Gilliland, John, as owner. $80,602.61 in favor of Sprague Builders LLC. Property: 245 Sharon Station Road, Amenia. Filed Jan. 14.

NEW BUSINESSES

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PARTNERSHIPS Golden Ladle Merchandise, 33 Winding Ridge Lane, Middletown 10940, c/o Jennifer R. Bunagan and Jonathan B. Bunagan. Filed Jan. 10.

Three of Style, 37 Maiden Lane, Goshen 10924, Jennifer Kang and Joyce Kang. Filed Jan. 15.

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS 114 Services, 76 Brookside Ave., No. 701, Chester 10918, c/o Tomaso A. Tiseo. Filed Jan. 13. Aprende A Ser Feliz, 130 North St., Middletown 10940, c/o Alejandra Morales Animas. Filed Jan. 15. AR Anything, 9 Wenmar Drive, Newburgh 12550, c/o Arbri Bengasi. Filed Jan. 14. Aunt Debs Letter Art Photography, 4 Cynthia Court, Florida 10921, c/o Deborah A. Supenski. Filed Jan. 10. Clark Computer, 22 Washington Ave., Port Jervis 12771, c/o Scott Clark. Filed Jan. 14. Concierge Capital, 10 Wilson Place, Cornwall-on-Hudson 12518, c/o Rowland Thomas. Filed Jan. 15. Creators Clubhouse, 270A Oak Tree Road, Palisades 10964, c/o Matthew Thomas Connolly. Filed Jan. 13. Deals All Day With Jay Jay, 20 Grant Drive, Monroe 10950, c/o John Jay Read. Filed Jan. 13. Elite Aesthetics, 11 Oakland Ave., Third floor, Warwick 10990, c/o Lynn Marie Engler. Filed Jan. 13. Floor Fixer, 132 Union St., Montgomery 12549, c/o Matteo Bennie. Filed Jan. 10.

Hap Landscaping and Construction Metapaneco, 30 Central Ave., Tappan 10983, c/o Hector A. Polanco. Filed Jan. 11.

Richard Burrows Trucking, 132 Ford Lea Road, Westtown 10998, c/o Richard T. Burrows. Filed Jan. 10.

Healthcare Resources Staffing Agency, 111 Snedecker Ave., Congers 10920, c/o Frank Frimpong. Filed Jan. 11.

Saca Taxi Service, 14 Tulip Tree Drive, Garnerville 10923, c/o Jorge R. Saca. Filed Jan. 13.

J&C Cleaning Services, 11 Booth Road, Chester 10918, c/o Johanny Pozo Cruz. Filed Jan. 13. JPPCF, 1515 Hawthorn Way, New Windsor 12553, c/o John E. Perez and Paula Cheryi Perez. Filed Jan. 13. JT Cleaning Services, 11 Booth Road, Chester 10918, c/o Cruz Johanny Pozo and Tara Ham. Filed Jan. 14.

Support a Creator, 7 Keltz St., New City 10956, c/o Danny Benjamin. Filed Jan. 10. Todd Korn Plumbing, 4 Evergreen Drive, Middletown 10940, c/o Todd M. Korn. Filed Jan. 10. Ydkatsk, 69 Charlotte Lane, Middletown 10940, c/o Gregory Ruben Jr. Colon. Filed Jan. 14.

Lakeside Pet Lounge, 573 New York 17M, Monroe 10958, c/o Lia Massimo. Filed Jan. 10. Merchandise Mania, 5 Langton Mews, Middletown 10940, c/o Aaron J. Reed. Filed Jan. 10. Mobile Power Equipment Repair, 9 Revere Circle, Washingtonville 10992, c/o Frank Morrison. Filed Jan. 14. Neat Greater Cleaning, 53 Wildwood Circle, Bloomingburg 12721, c/o Marc Lewis Wentz. Filed Jan. 15. Nurse Rachels Dose Tracker, 246 Beattie Road, Washingtonville 10992, c/o Eugenia Moskowitz. Filed Jan. 14. Quinde Taxi Service, 25 S. Madison Ave., Spring Valley 10977, c/o Jose Arcenio Quinde Guayracajas. Filed Jan. 14.

Slalom’s White Plains, NY office has multiple openings for TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS (various types/levels): Identify & develop technology solutions for clients. Must be available to work on projects at various, unanticipated sites w/n commuting distance of Slalom office. TO APPLY: Go to www.jobpostingtoday.com, search for job code 55328 & submit resume.

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Commercial

Necmettin, Kose, Ridgefield, contractor for UB Stamford LP. Create an ice cream shop at 2215 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Dec. 28.

DFW Building Company LLC, Easton, contractor for Baker Properties Ltd. Create a storage area and showroom at 49 John St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $76,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Olympic Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Ten Ten Washington Risk LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 1010 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Foxtrot Construction, Norwalk, contractor for Brookfield Properties. Perform replacement alterations at 100-101 N. Water St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Dec. 3.

Pappajohn Company, Norwalk, contractor for Lofts Owner LLC. Demolish existing apartments and existing floor slab to accommodate rebuilding of the existing apartments at 200 Henry St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,037,298. Filed Dec. 21.

BUILDING PERMITS

The Home Depot USA Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Maria and Anthony Trudo. Remove existing dining room patio door and replace at 14 1/2 Fairview Ave., No. B1, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $2,823. Filed Dec. 1. Lang Pool Service Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Anne Bavier. Install in-ground pool and spa at 270 Fillow St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed Dec. 1. Livingston Builders LLC, Greenwich, contractor for TM Taff LLC. Remodel and update kitchen and bathrooms at 26 Taff Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $115,000. Filed Dec. 22. Magna Construction Limited LLC, Stamford, contractor for 300 Main Street Stamford LLC. Alteration to accommodate sushi/ deli onsite cooking equipment at 300 Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Dec. 20. Makula Construction LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for 500 West Avenue LLC. Demolish and rebuild partition walls per plan at 500 West Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Dec. 15. Minasul Construction LLC, Trumbull, contractor for 2 Eden Road LLC. Construct new single-family home at 82 Eden Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $340,800. Filed Dec. 3. 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.

Pavarini NorthEast Construction Company LLC, Stamford, contractor for ESRT First Stamford Place LLC. Renovate fifth-floor east bathrooms and corridor at 151 Greenwich Ave., Unit 300, Stamford. Estimated cost: $236,000. Filed Dec. 6. Pavarini NorthEast Construction Company LLC, Stamford, contractor for ESRT First Stamford Place LLC. Renovate restrooms on the fourth floor at 151 Greenwich Ave., Unit100, Stamford. Estimated cost: $160,000. Filed Dec. 7. Pavarini NorthEast Construction Company LLC, Stamford, contractor for ESRT Merritt View LLC. Fabricate new ductwork and install new air diffusers and registers at 383 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $509,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Residential Elinet, Joseph, et al, Stamford, contractor for Joseph Elinet. Remove existing layers of shingles and install Gaf shingles at 89 Taylor St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Dec. 7. Gunia, Milosz Jozef, et al, Stamford, contractor for Milosz Jozef Gunia. Install fiberglass in-ground pool with associated features, including pool barrier and pool equipment at 490 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $38,000. Filed Dec. 1.

ON THE RECORD

Harmony Design-Build Contractors LLC, Westport, contractor for Oscar U. Munoz and Heidi M. Cifuentes. Replace wood floors, update bathrooms, install central air system, smoke detectors, upgrade attic space and replace all doors at 1114 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $160,000. Filed Dec. 3. Hart, Mabel, Stamford, contractor for Mabel Hart. Remove existing roof and re-roof 9 Dryden St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $13,570. Filed Dec. 20. Hermosura, Agulay Clarita, et al, Stamford, contractor for Agulay Clarita Hermosura. Install new vinyl siding with all vinyl accessories and re-install seamless gutters and downspouts on entire house at 13 Parker Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $13,500. Filed Dec. 14. Holzner, Louis, Newtown, contractor for Kelly and Brendan Sponheimer. Install a Generac generator at right rear of house at 14 Shady Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $13,998. Filed Dec. 9. The Home Depot USA Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, contractor for Stanley M. Petersen. Remove and replace 10 windows at 58 Terrace Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,090. Filed Dec. 10.

The Home Depot USA Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Elcy Pierre-Louis and Alberta Bartley. Remove and replace seven windows at 12 Knapp St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,837. Filed Dec. 1.

MHC Homes Inc., Stamford, contractor for MHC Homes Inc. Remove existing roof and install new architectural shingles at 48 Quintard Terrace, Stamford. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed Dec. 17.

Izzo, Matthew S., et al, Stamford, contractor for Matthew S. Izzo. Repair and replace siding at 209 Russet Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,700. Filed Dec. 3.

Murawski Geraldine, Estate of, Stamford, contractor for Geraldine Murawski. Perform replacement alterations at 58 Myano Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $90,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Jankowiak, Adrianna, Stamford, contractor for Cristian E. Gonzalez and Adrianna Jankowiak. Perform replacement alterations at N/A Aspen Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $690,000. Filed Dec. 15. Leaf, Craig H, Stamford, contractor for Craig H. Leaf. Install radon reduction system at 77 Havemeyer Lane, Unit 79, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,295. Filed Dec. 7. Liguori, David A, Stamford, contractor for Sam and Domenica Natarajan. Install a Kohler generator with transfer switch using propane tank at 134 Cascade Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed Dec. 2. Lueders, Matthew K., Stamford, contractor for Arjun Avtar and Anuradha Tyagi Sethi. Install in-ground swimming pool at 8 Doolittle Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $64,000. Filed Dec. 20.

The Home Depot USA Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, contractor for Celia Marie Didier and Anthony F. Beradinone. Remove and replace seven existing windows at 58 Columbus Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,473. Filed Dec. 10.

M&M Constructions LLC, Wilton, contractor for Can Shen. Reconstruct house into three-family residence at 16 Fowler St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Dec. 17.

The Home Depot USA Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, contractor for Melinda Thielman. Remove and replace four existing windows at 368 Den Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,687. Filed Dec. 2.

Marren, James R., Norwalk, contractor for James R. Marren and Celine M. Marren. Renovate kitchen and bathroom at 14 Tod Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed Dec. 1.

The Home Depot USA Inc, Atlanta, Georgia, contractor for Mennato Forgione. Remove and replace four existing windows and one patio door at 60 Lawn Ave., Unit 19, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,579. Filed Dec. 8.

Martin, John, Stamford, contractor for John Martin. Convert unused groun- floor garage space into a mudroom and laundry room at 36 Ralph St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Dec. 21.

The Home Depot USA Inc, Atlanta, Georgia, contractor for Raymond M. Flaig and Lisa Richter-Flaig. Remove and replace three existing windows at 63 E. Cross Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,599. Filed Dec. 30.

Maryse, Jean-Pierre, Stamford, contractor for Jean-Pierre Maryse. Renovate basement at 382 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Dec. 23.

Old World Craftsmen of New York LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Andrew J. Moss and Caryn Siegel Moss. Demolish existing deck and stone patio and build new deck and stone patio at 56 Broad Brook Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Dec. 23. Orgera, Steven W., et al, Stamford, contractor for Steven W. Orgera. Finish basement and convert one-half bath to full bath at 76 Crestwood Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Dec. 9. Pacheco, Carlos A., Norwalk, contractor for Richard N. Brown. Renovate kitchen, master bath, first- and second-floor bathrooms at 8 Arbor Cottage, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Dec. 1. Papallo, Christopher E., et al, Stamford, contractor for Christopher E. Papallo. Construct cement rubble masonry retaining wall at 68 Dunn Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Dec. 28. Parker, Andrew J., et al, Stamford, contractor for Andrew J. Parker. Remove existing roof and install new architectural shingles at 49 Black Twig Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $16,266. Filed Dec. 21. Pavarini NorthEast Construction Company LLC, Stamford, contractor for Pavarini Nort East Construction Company LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 2200 Atlantic St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $700,000. Filed Dec. 28. Pottenger, Andrew, Stamford, contractor for Andrew Pottenger. Extend patio and outdoor fireplace at 280 Erskine Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Dec. 13.

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Preusse, Kevin R. Jr, New Milford, contractor for Thomas R. Bouchard and Jill E. Luciani. Relocate an existing Generac generator 50 feet closer to the new pool equipment at 135 Van Rensselaer Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed Dec. 9. Prime Energy LLC, Milford, contractor for Abel and Blanca Zurita. Install two solar array; one on the garage and the other on the house roof at 77 Horton St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $60,593. Filed Dec. 6. Pucheta, Estela, Stamford, contractor for Estela Pucheta. Remove five bathrooms and replace at 54 Merriebrook Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Dec. 27. Ramos’s General Contractor & Painting Service LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Crystal Baron and David Dickinson. Expand second floor at 9 Peaceful Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $48,900. Filed Dec. 1. Savelyeva, Aliaksandra, Norwalk, contractor for Aliaksandra Savelyeva. Construct superstructure for three-car garage at 325 W. Cedar St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Dec. 1. Sweitzer, Karine J. and Geoffrey S., Norwalk, contractor for Karine J. Sweitzer. Construct second-floor addition at 25 Flicker Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed Dec. 1. Western Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Francisco Ochoa. Construct rear addition and twocar garage at 37 Lowe St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Dec. 1.

COURT CASES Bridgeport Superior Court Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Christopher Caron, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Trantolo and Trantolo LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by another driver and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The driver did not have sufficient automobile insurance to fairly compensate the plaintiff so a claim for underinsured motorist coverage benefits against the defendant was filed. The defendant was notified and has failed to compensate the plaintiff fairly who 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. FBTCV-21-6110992-S. Filed Nov. 3.

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Facts & Figures Bogopa BP Corp., Bridgeport. Filed by Diana York, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Eddy & Associates PLLC, Westport. Action: The plaintiff was lawfully on the premises controlled and maintained by the defendant, when she was caused to slip due to the presence of vomit on the floor, thereby causing her to suffer injuries. The fall was allegedly caused by the negligence of the defendant, which did not keep the premises safe. 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-216111304-S. Filed Nov. 17. HPC-Eight LLC, et al, Stamford. Filed by Carey Brimmer, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gould Law Group LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff was lawfully at the defendants’ premises when she was caused to fall due to slippery conditions. As a result, the plaintiff suffered several 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-216111195-S. Filed Nov. 10. Trumbull Shopping Center No. 2 LLC, et al, Los Angeles, California. Filed by Maria Newmark, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Willinger Willinger & Bucci PC, Shelton. Action: The plaintiff was lawfully on the premises owned, controlled and maintained by the defendants when the plaintiff was caused to fall due to the accumulation of ice on the roadway. 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. FBT-CV-21-6111300-S. Filed Nov. 17. Tucci, John D, Fairfield. Filed by Raymond Watson, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Kennedy Johnson Schwab & Roberge LLC, New Haven. 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-216111202-S. Filed Nov. 12.

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Danbury Superior Court Delgado, Dawn, et al, Redding. Filed by Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cohen Burns Hard & Paul, West Hartford. Action: The plaintiff was assigned the mortgage of the defendants who defaulted on its terms and have failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, 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-21-6041371-S. Filed Nov. 19. Mullins, Patricia R., Sandy Hook. Filed by Capital One Bank NA, Richmond, Virginia. Plaintiff’s attorney: London & London, Newington. Action: The plaintiff is a banking association, which issued the defendant a credit account who agreed to make payments for goods and services. The defendant failed to make payments. 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-216041424-S. Filed Nov. 30. Severino, Janette A., Danbury. Filed by Danbury Hospital, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Philip H. Monagan Law Offices, Waterbury. Action: The plaintiff provided hospital services and supplies to the defendant who neglected or refused to pay the plaintiff, which then suffered monetary damages. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages less than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-216041258-S. Filed Nov. 10. Soter, Kaitlin Elizabeth, Danbury. Filed by Asime Zhaku, Sherman Plaintiff’s attorney: Moore O’Brien & Foti, Middlebury. 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. DBD-CV-21-6041564-S. Filed Dec. 14.

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Vivar, Romulo E., Danbury. Filed by Specialized Loan Servicing LLC, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington. Action: The plaintiff was assigned the defendant’s mortgage who defaulted on the terms of the agreement and has failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, 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-21-6041304-S. Filed Nov. 16.

Stamford Superior Court Citarella Operating LLC, et al, New York, New York. Filed by Garth Brahaney, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: attorney Rachel M Baird, Rocky Hill. 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. FST-CV-21-6054502-S. Filed Nov. 30. Evans, John J., Trumbull. Filed by Rak Construction LLC, Darien. Plaintiff’s attorney: Stephen James Curley, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff and defendant entered into an agreement whereby defendant was to provide painting and staining services at the plaintiff’s property. The defendant breached the contract by providing services in a poor manner and refused to complete the job. As a result, the plaintiff suffered damages 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-216054375-S. Filed Nov. 16. Maignan, Sandy, Bridgeport. Filed by Lawrence Huertas, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mario Carter Law Firm, North Haven. 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-21-6054555-S. Filed Dec. 1.

Reilly, Christine, Weston. Filed by Capital One Bank NA, Richmond, Virginia. Plaintiff’s attorney: London & London, Newington. Action: The plaintiff is a banking association, which issued a credit account to the defendant who agreed to make payments for goods and services. The defendant failed to make payments and the plaintiff 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-21-6054452-S. Filed Nov. 23. Shevlin, Donald Howard, Shelton. Filed by Amber Meynard, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Connolly Brennan Ralabate PC, Stratford. 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. FST-CV-21-6054580-S. Filed Dec. 6.

DEEDS Commercial A&A Painting and Carpentry LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Jason Jambor, Fairfield. Property: 1763 Cross Highway, Fairfield. Amount: $575,000. Filed Dec. 17. Arnage Capital LLC, Stamford. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Property: 108 Pecksland Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1,335,408. Filed Nov. 24. Bordes, Michael and Robyn Bordes, Port Chester, New York. Seller: Peter Plaia LLC, Bloomfield, New Jersey. Property: 4 Calder Bridge Drive, Stamford. Amount: $1,500,000. Filed Nov. 30. Byrnes, Christopher, Stamford. Seller: Eribon Properties Connecticut LLC, Stamford. Property: 29 Old Wagon Road, Stamford. Amount: $1,685,000. Filed Dec. 3. Cunniffe, Carolyn Dursi, Greenwich. Seller: 20 Church LLC, Greenwich. Property: 20 Church St., Unit B51, Greenwich. Amount: $1,525,000. Filed Nov. 24.

Fairfield Hotel Group LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Blackrock Acquisition LLC, Fairfield. Property: 110 Kings Highway Cutoff, Fairfield. Amount: $6,450,000. Filed Dec. 16. Hanzlik, Melissa and Angela Schumann, Stamford. Seller: CK Electric LLC, Stamford. Property: 78 Dunn Ave., Stamford. Amount: $595,000. Filed Dec. 1. Holly Hill Group LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Holly Hill 81 LLC, Greenwich. Property: 81 Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $10. 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. Jarvis, William and Jennifer Jarvis, Greenwich. Seller: Westgrove LLC, Greenwich. Property: 89 Clapboard Ridge Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3,300,000. Filed Nov. 22. Laforest, Josee and Hilton Laforest, Greenwich. Seller: New Century LLC, Westport. Property: 3556 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Amount: $372,250. Filed Dec. 15. Lucien Investors LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: David W. Sprague and Dena D. Strague, Bridgeport. Property: 123 Pease Ave., Southport. Amount: $461,000. Filed Dec. 15. Martinez, Juan C., Stamford. Seller: 141 Lockwood Partners LLC, Stamford. Property: 141 Lockwood Ave., Stamford. Amount: $625,000. Filed Dec. 1. Murphy, Charles James Allan and Elizabeth G. Murphy, Darien. Seller: Oliver Management Co., Greenwich. Property: 72 Zacchaeus Mead Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1,657,500. Filed Nov. 23. Stamwood LLC, Stamford. Seller: Moira S. Batista, Newark, New Jersey. Property: 162 Lockwood Ave., Stamford. Amount: $362,500. Filed Nov. 29.

Residential Abrams-Ruiz, Ariel, Fairfield. Seller: Kathy A. Bardes, Danbury. Property: 470-472 Castle Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $410,000. Filed Dec. 16. Akhter, Dr. Shahina and Nafisa Ali Anika, Stamford. Seller: Ahmed Dawood, Stamford. Property: 13 Clovelly Road, Stamford. Amount: $600,000. Filed Dec. 2. Amanullah, Steven and Liana Harutian, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Adrien L. Terrenoire III and Kimberly L. Terrenoire, Greenwich. Property: 37 Bedford Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1,905,000. Filed Nov. 23. Amonov, Daler, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Alejandro Caceres and Jacqueline Orban Caceres, Fairfield. Property: Lot B, Map 5010 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield. Amount: $715,000. Filed Dec. 16. Avila, Lorenza, Austin, Texas. Seller: George Wang and Noel C.C. Hung, Greenwich. Property: 351 North St., Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Nov. 24. Bertrand, Hope, Greenwich. Seller: John Bertrand, Greenwich. Property: 32 Willowmere Circle, Riverside. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 22. Bevan, Christopher T. and Jordan Bevan, Old Greenwich. Seller: Matthew Burke and Lauren Burke, Greenwich. Property: 6 Sunset Road, Old Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Nov. 23. Chamadia, Mayank and Aarti Sanan, Greenwich. Seller: Mattijs Backx and Silvia Backx, Greenwich. Property: 50 Summer Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 24. Chen, Qiyuan and Aiping Weng, Fairfield. Seller: Carol J. Way, Fairfield. Property: 324 Villa Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $325,000. Filed Dec. 15. Chen, Xiaobo and Sarah Rorimer Chen, Riverside. Seller: Robert A. Brodsky and Nancy Brodsky, Greenwich. Property: 15 Terrace Ave., Riverside. Amount: $10. Filed Nov. 22.

Facts & Figures Conte, Ferdinando and Antonio J. Conte, Stamford. Seller: Sean J. Keating, et al, Stamford. Property: 20 North St., Unit 2-2, Stamford. Amount: $155,000. Filed Nov. 30. Davis, Linda and James DeFilippo, Greenwich. Seller: Michael DeVito, Pompano Beach, Florida. Property: 27 Lindstrom Road, Unit C1, Stamford. Amount: $383,000. Filed Nov. 29. De La Piedra, Roberto Polo and Mariana Roque, Stamford. Seller: Hemant Sujan and Leena Wadhwani, Stamford. Property: 54 Myrtle Ave., No.10, Stamford. Amount: $320,000. Filed Dec. 2. DeGrand, Steven J. and Beatrice DeGrand, Fairfield. Seller: Jason J. Grabowski and Christina M. Smeriglio, Fairfield. Property: 111 Shelter Rock Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,249,900. Filed Dec. 14. 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. Dowling, Michael J. and Keely Douglas, Norwalk. Seller: Zoltan Gyarfas and Tracy J. Gyarfas, Fairfield. Property: 6 Mellow St., Fairfield. Amount: $840,000. Filed Dec. 15. Ely Jr., Dwight C., Lincoln, Rhode Island. Seller: Evan V. Trumpatori and Allyssa G. Zbar, Fairfield. Property: 108 May St., Fairfield. Amount: $560,000. Filed Dec. 17. Frey, Kristofer and Danielle Frey, Fairfield. Seller: Jay Ross and Lori A. Ross, Fairfield. Property: 3451 Park Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $575,000. Filed Dec. 16. Gunther Bell, Ingrid and Lateef Bell, Astoria, New York. Seller: Kathleen Dooney, Stamford. Property: 54 Maltbie Ave., Stamford. Amount: $1,100,000. Filed Dec. 3. Guo, Honggang and Hui Cui, Stamford. Seller: Richard L. Tenenbaum and Barbara Stein, Stamford. Property: 61 Seaview, Unit C30, Stamford. Amount: $660,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Handrigan, Petra and Michael T. Handrigan, Potomac, Maryland. Seller: Katherine M. Bergonzi, Carmel, New York. Property: 60 Strawberry Hill Ave., No. 714, Stamford. Amount: $150,000. Filed Nov. 30. Heyworth, James and Susannah Heyworth, Greenwich. Seller: Peter Juhas and Katherine McCabe Juhas, Dublin, Ireland. Property: 587 North St., Greenwich. Amount: $4,230,000. Filed Nov. 24. Houlihan, Sasha and Bryan Houlihan, Old Greenwich. Seller: Bernadette Gallagher and John Gallagher, Old Greenwich. Property: 1 Shady Brook Lane, Old Greenwich. Amount: $2,335,000. Filed Nov. 24. Hwang, Yujin and Jay Lim, Stamford. Seller: Darlene Totilo, et al, Old Greenwich. Property: 19 Harold Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $780,000. Filed Nov. 23. Isherwood, Jonathan and Georgina Isherwood, Greenwich. Seller: Joseph Jacobs and Patrice Jacobs, Greenwich. Property: 14 Dawn Harbor Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $6,650,000. Filed Nov. 22. Khatun, Mazeda and Md Shahadat Hosen, Stamford. Seller: Mustaque Nabi and Abdul Mabud, Stamford. Property: 30 Richmond Place, Stamford. Amount: $620,000. Filed Dec. 2. Martinez, Virginia and Fran Fine, Stamford. Seller: Matthew DeNapoles and Krystle DeNapoles, Stamford. Property: 45 Marva Lane, Stamford. Amount: $810,000. Filed Nov. 24. Mathews, Elizabeth Marie and Brennan Slater McDonough, New York, New York. Seller: Brandon Jasper Conovitz and Katherine Marie Conovitz, Southport. Property: 225 Old South Road, Southport. Amount: $3,700,000. Filed Dec. 17. McCord, James A. and Stephanie Marano McCord, Stamford. Seller: Michael C. Liberty and Karen L. Liberty, Stamford. Property: 29 Donata Lane, Stamford. Amount: $582,500. Filed Dec. 3.

McEnery, Gerard and Sheila A. McEnery, Fairfield. Seller: Pauline M. Biggs, Fairfield. Property: 24 Larkspur Road, Fairfield. Amount: $715,000. Filed Dec. 13. Montanari, David, Stamford. Seller: Manuel W. Vetti Sr., Stamford. Property: 88 Southfield Ave., Unit 105, Stamford. Amount: $390,000. Filed Nov. 29. Murad, Ammar and Nehla Murad, Greenwich. Seller: David Schott and Hilda M. Yanez, Greenwich. Property: 59 LeGrande Ave., Unit 7, Greenwich. Amount: $1,330,000. Filed Nov. 23. Nava Carranza, Isidro and Regina Nava, Fairfield. Seller: Stoyan Dinev Gueorguiev and Nadejda Dimitrova Gueorguiev, Fairfield. Property: 24 New England Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $420,000. Filed Dec. 13. Nowlin, Lorraine M., Stamford. Seller: Brett Shulick, Stamford. Property: 718 Cove Road, Unit 4, Stamford. Amount: $275,000. Filed Dec. 1. Oberman, Sharon, New York, New York. Seller: Eduardo Forleo Neto and Elisa Halker, Greenwich. Property: 18 Georgetowne North, Greenwich. Amount: $1,330,000. Filed Nov. 24. Roble, William S.C., Greenwich. Seller: Robert Kuesel and Jane Lembeck Kuesel, Old Greenwich. Property: 18 Deepwoods Lane, Old Greenwich. Amount: $1,915,000. Filed Nov. 22. Samet, Ari and Anna Khemlina, Stamford. Seller: Christopher W. Baranyar and Constance M. Baranyar, Fairfield. Property: 175 Bulkley Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $777,000. Filed Dec. 14. Smyth, Derek J. and Genevieve M. Smyth, Hoboken, New Jersey. Seller: Terence P. Beaty and Laurie E. Beaty, Fairfield. Property: 112 Dunnlea Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,260,000. Filed Dec. 14. Sousa, Joseph and Allison Sousa, Fairfield. Seller: James P. MacAdam and Gillian E. MacAdam, Stonington. Property: 790 Hill Farm Road, Fairfield. Amount: $0. Filed Dec. 14.

Statius-Muller, Robert C. and Julie Statius-Muller, Stamford. Seller: Robert Statius-Muller and Julie Statius-Muller, Stamford. Property: 190 Davenport Farm Lane South, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 1. Stefanopoulos, Peter and Angela Stefanopoulos, West Redding. Seller: Sarra Allen Kennedy, Fairfield. Property: Lot 22, Godfrey Road, Fairfield. Amount: $630,000. Filed Dec. 17. Steinbeck, Gregory Alexander Oliver and Kerstin Sandra Steinbeck, Cos Cob. Seller: Maria A. Galbier Briger and Peter L. Briger, Greenwich. Property: 567 River Road, Cos Cob. Amount: $10. Filed Nov. 23. Theriault, Sarah A., Fairfield. Seller: Susan Fanelli and John Emmon, Fairfield. Property: 514 High St., Fairfield. Amount: $539,000. Filed Dec. 13.

Moore, Christopher H. and Sara L. Moore, 1835 Cross Highway, Fairfield. $32,628, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 20. Pauls Marble Depot LLC, 40 Warshaw Place, Stamford. $30,507, civil proceeding tax. Filed Nov. 24. Salerno, John P. and Helene Salerno, 2073 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. $142,992, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 28. Somers, John S., 54 Little John Lane, Stamford. $20,317, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 6. Sysdyne Technologies LLC, 9 Riverbend Drive South, Suite 9D, Stamford. $21,292, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 9. Trister, Julia, 248 Linwood Ave., Apt. B. Fairfield. $9,628, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 21.

Webb, Carolyn and Malcom Webb, Stamford. Seller: Albert Makovoz and Natasha Konstorum, Stamford. Property: 22 Perna Lane, Stamford. Amount: $520,000. Filed Nov. 29.

Waltzer, Nicolette T., 401 Commons Park South, Unit 878, Stamford. $232,179, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 9.

Wiggins, Alexandra, Greenwich. Seller: Dean Scampone and Christopher Scampone, Greenwich. Property: 158 Henry St., Greenwich. Amount: $770,000. Filed Nov. 24.

Andersen, Valentyna F., Greenwich. Filed by The Pickel Law Firm LLC, Stamford, for Theodore F. Andersen. Property: 8 Rockland Place, Greenwich. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Nov. 16.

LIENS Federal Tax Liens Filed Carbone, Florence, 422 Summer St., Apt. 3H, Stamford. $14,349, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 1. Elmo, Robert A., 17 Highland Farm Road, Greenwich. $154,121, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 6. Galan, Daniel, 3 Happy Hill Road, Stamford. $28,727, civil proceeding tax. Filed Nov. 30. Gepi Nap Alternative LP, 1 Lafayette Place, Suite 3, Greenwich. $210,065, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 6.

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Armstrong, Robert E., et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 32 Hanrahan St., Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 30. Bobik, Doris, et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for One Strawberry Hill Association Inc. Property: Unit 10C, One Strawberry Hill, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 30. Ferro, Anthony M., et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 513 Pepper Ridge Road, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 29.

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Guilfoile, Kathleen A., et al, Greenwich. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Property: 28 E. Lyon Farm Drive, Unit 28, Greenwich. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Dec. 8. Jamshidian, Darius, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for 91 Fountain Terrace Condominium Association Inc. Property: Unit 424, Fountain Terrace Condominium No 2, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Nov. 29. Johnston, Lewis G., et al, Fairfield. Filed by Demerle Hoeger LLP, Boston, Massachusetts, for US Bank Trust National Association. Property: 113 Sawyer Road, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Dec. 21. Karwon, Jeffrey, et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 49 Belltown Road, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 30. Kiley, Susan M., et al, Greenwich. Filed by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for GHA Federal Credit Union. Property: 149A Byram Road, Greenwich. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Dec. 9. Young, Marialda, Fairfield. Filed by the Law Office of Joyce A. Riccio, Fairfield, for James Young. Property: 141 Toll House Lane, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Dec. 15.

MORTGAGES Adler, Darrell and Kristina Adler, Stamford, by Gerald M. Fox III. Lender: Ridgewood Savings Bank, 1981 Marcus Ave., Suite 110, Lake Success, New York. Property: 123 Rensselaer Ave., Stamford. Amount: $700,000. Filed Nov. 22. Cashyn, Igor and Teresa Cashyn, Greenwich, by Cynthia M. Salem Riccio. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 55 Sawmill Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $510,000. Filed Dec. 2. Chiapparelli, Michael S. and Kate R. Chiapparelli, Stamford, by Adam Hirsch. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 181 Woodbury Ave., Stamford. Amount: $472,500. Filed Nov. 23.

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Facts & Figures Colleran, Kevin and Devin Colleran, Fairfield, by Christopher E. Miller. Lender: Webster Bank NA, 145 Bank St., Waterbury. Property: 41 Pell Meadow Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $140,000. Filed Nov. 29. daCruz, David A. and Marissa X. daCruz, Greenwich, by Colm P. Browne. Lender: US Bank National Association, 4801 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 19 Pine Ridge Road, Greenwich. Amount: $900,000. Filed Nov. 30. Donovan, James, Greenwich, by Kenneth M. Gammill Jr. Lender: Loandepot.com LLC, 26642 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, California. Property: 128 Valley Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1,668,000. Filed Dec. 1. Fahey, C. Scott and Susan Mastronardi, Greenwich, by Nicola Corea. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 10 Cedarwood Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1,250,000. Filed Nov. 29.

Harris, Kaitlin and David Harris, Stamford, by Jonathan T. Hoffman. Lender: Loandepot. com LLC, 26642 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, California. Property: 173 Mill Road, Stamford. Amount: $600,000. Filed Nov. 23.

Merolla, Gianfranco, Greenwich, by Albert T. Strazza. Lender: LendSure Mortgage Corp., 16959 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 102, San Diego, California. Property: 64 Weaver St., Greenwich. Amount: $734,607. Filed Nov. 30.

Ritz, Jonathan C. and Beth Z. Ritz, Stamford, by Jeffrey G. Lane. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 42 Albin Road, Stamford. Amount: $251,000. Filed Nov. 22.

Himelstein, Laura L., Old Greenwich, by William Louis Birks III. Lender: Guaranteed Rate Inc., 3940 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, Illinois. Property: 55 Edgewater Drive, Old Greenwich. Amount: $780,500. Filed Nov. 30.

Mills IV, Robert R. and Kathleen M. Mills, Fairfield, by Noor Deeb. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, 850 Main St., Bridgeport. Property: 1870 Sturges Highway, Fairfield. Amount: $500,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Robben, Robert and Sheila Robben, Cos Cob, by Annemarie F. Stern. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 340 Valley Road, Unit 1, Cos Cob. Amount: $300,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Hoti, Saranda and Avni Nezaj, Stamford, by Sebastian D’Acunto. Lender: Freedom Mortgage Corp., 951 Yamato Road, Suite 175, Boca Raton, Florida. Property: 92 George St., Stamford. Amount: $497,303. Filed Nov. 24.

Nemser, Bennett and Chloe Waldman, Stamford, by John C. Polera. Lender: First County Bank, 117 Prospect St., Stamford. Property: 46 Fernwood Drive, Stamford. Amount: $490,000. Filed Nov. 22.

Salomon, David Philip and Stephanie Salomon, Fairfield, by W. Glenn Major. Lender: Bank of America NA, 101 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 254 Puritan Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,297,500. Filed Dec. 1.

Ledva, Daniel, Stamford, by Daniel M. McCabe. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, 6850 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio. Property: 2 Ravenglass Drive, Stamford. Amount: $1,540,000. Filed Nov. 23.

Patafio, Clement P. and Jennifer R. Johnson, Fairfield, by Scott Rogalski. Lender: Bank of America NA, 101 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 337 Hill Brook Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $863,800. Filed Nov. 29.

Small, Lennard, Fairfield, by N/A. Lender: United Wholesale Mortgage LLC, 585 S. Boulevard East, Pontiac, Michigan. Property: 455 Villa Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $421,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Galu, Anthony P. and Paola C. Mayorga, Greenwich, by Adam Hirsch. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, 101 N. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Property: 104 Ritch Avenue West, No.5, Greenwich. Amount: $739,500. Filed Dec. 3.

Leo, John P. and Maura Leo, Greenwich, by Paul A. Sobel. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, 101 N. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Property: 80 Clapboard Ridge Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2,875,000. Filed Dec. 3.

Pike, Brian and Mallory Pike, Greenwich, by Robert E. Murray Jr. Lender: US Bank National Association, 4801 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 36 Long Meadow Road, Riverside. Amount: $1,519,200. Filed Dec. 2.

Tremaine, Hunter and Sage Tremaine, Fairfield, by Victoria L. Miller. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, 850 Main St., Bridgeport. Property: 40 Hill Brook Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $325,000. Filed Nov. 30.

Giles, Walter, Fairfield, by William Louis Birks III. Lender: The Federal Savings Bank, 4120 W. Diversey Ave., Suite C501, Chicago, Illinois. Property: 123 Vermont Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $266,000. Filed Nov. 29.

MacFarlane, Annesley and David B. MacFarlane, Greenwich, by Thomas Anthony Toscano. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 3050 Highland Pkwy., Fourth floor, Downers Grove, Illinois. Property: 2 Pheasant Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $5,000.000. Filed Dec. 3.

Pleines, Kevin Daniel and Kathryn Brett Pleines, Fairfield, by Gary R. Khachian. Lender: USAlliance Federal Credit Union, 300 Apollo Drive, Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Property: 249 Mill River Road, Fairfield. Amount: $570,000. Filed Nov. 30.

Zummo, Christine, Greenwich, by Thomas Anthony Toscano. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 3050 Highland Pkwy., Fourth floor, Downers Grove, Illinois. Property: 5 Quintard Ave., Old Greenwich. Amount: $980,000. Filed Dec. 2.

McGoldrick, Joline and Brent McGoldrick, Fairfield, by unreadable. Lender: Bank of America NA, 101 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 543 S. Pine Creek Road, Fairfield. Amount: $661,600. Filed Nov. 30.

Rangel, Ramon and Columba Rangel, Cos Cob, by Sebastian D’Acunto. Lender: US Bank National Association, 4801 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 67 Valley Road, Cos Cob. Amount: $560,000. Filed Dec. 1.

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Mega, Suzanne, et al, Greenwich, by Laura Carolina Silva. Lender: First County Bank, 117 Prospect St., Stamford. Property: 16 Smith Street North, Greenwich. Amount: $150,000. Filed Nov. 29.

Riordan, Susan and Damian Riordan, Greenwich, by Coleen Marshall. Lender: Bank of America NA, 101 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 27 Delwood Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1,400,000. Filed Nov. 29.

Giraldo-Quintero, Katherine and Johan Ruiz-Robledo, Stamford, by Marcela Carlos. Lender: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC, 4425 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, Florida. Property: 38 Revere Drive, 21-A2, Stamford. Amount: $171,901. Filed Nov. 24. Guerrero, Pablo E. and Sonia I. Guerrero, Stamford, by Gingo Ruiz. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 20 Sheridan St., Stamford. Amount: $100,000. Filed Nov. 24.

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DS Rugs, 77 N. Water St., Unit C512, Norwalk 06854, c/o Daniel Sanchez. Filed Dec. 20. Dumper Vision, 35 Weather Bell Drive, Norwalk 06851, c/o Michael J. Pasquarella. Filed Dec. 9. Ehiani Brands, 5 Ryan Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Ikhena Nathaniel Ehiabhi. Filed Dec. 15. Flinders Lane Kitchen & Bar, 184 Summer St., Stamford 06901, c/o Chris McPherson. Filed Dec. 9. G&M Deliveries, 2 Hemlock Place, Apt. 3, Norwalk 06854, c/o German Montero. Filed Dec. 1. Glow H. Salon & Spa LLC, 177 Main St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Marivell Huerta. Filed Dec. 9 Gofer Ice Cream, 869 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06905, c/o John J. Ragusa. Filed Dec. 9. Gofer Ice Cream, 2367 Summer St., Stamford 06905, c/o John J. Ragusa. Filed Dec. 9. Home Renovation Solutions, 638 Hope St., Unit 4, Stamford 06907, c/o Edisson A. Alvarez Arroyave. Filed Dec. 7. Independent Landscaping, 25 McMullen Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Gerver Rivera. Filed Dec. 7. Kid’s Foot Locker No. 48923, 100 Greyrock Place, No. E213, Stamford 06901, c/o Delphine Pettway. Filed Dec. 7.

Big Foot Snow Services Com, 29 Harbor Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Oscar Melchor. Filed Dec. 3.

Marbin General Contractor, 49 Myano Lane, Stamford 06902, c/o Marbin D. Rodriguez Martinez. Filed Dec. 7.

Burn’s Tavern, 60 Hamilton Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Grainne Smith-Carroll. Filed Dec. 9.

Moon Spa, 79A High Ridge Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Bo Sun. Filed Dec. 7.

Coscarelli Plumbing and Scuba Service, 105 Alpine St., Stamford 06905, c/o Jonathan Coscarelli. Filed Dec. 7.

Nationwide Credit Center Services, 304 Main Ave., Suite 380, Norwalk 06851, c/o Hart Marshall. Filed Dec. 8.

Neway Limo & Car Service, 1611 Washington Blvd., Apt. 503, Stamford 06902, c/o Mohamed Amine El-Motaki. Filed Dec. 8. Noches de Colombia, 84 W. Park Place, Stamford 06901, c/o Juan Camilo Rodriguez. Filed Dec. 6. Oceans Spa, 79A High Ridge Road, Stamford 06905, c/o HengYong Pu. Filed Dec. 7. Servicemaster of Norwalk/ Westport, 112 Main St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Edgar Apolinario. Filed Dec. 8. Sign of The Whale, 6 Harbor Point Road, Stamford 06902, c/o South End Hospitality LLC. Filed Dec. 7. Soco Soft Wash, 84 Virgil St., Stamford 06902, c/o Conor Horton. Filed Dec. 6. Tasheme, Thomas, 11 Meeting Grove Lane, Norwalk 06850, c/o Thomas Tasheme. Filed Dec. 8. U 4 You, 18 Claremont St., No.2, Stamford 06902, c/o Bakalova LLC. Filed Dec. 9.

PATENTS Food processor having external slicing-disc adjustment. Patent no. 11,224,312 issued to Joseph Zakowski, et al. Assigned to Conair, Stamford. Hair brush. Patent no. D941,033 issued to Kristen Hinds, et al. Assigned to Conair,

Global Stock Selection Research Associate (Greenwich, CT): Perform statistical and economic research on financial and alternative data to develop new and improve current investment strategies. Req’s Bachelor’s degr plus knowledge or experience in the following must have been gained through academic research and/or coursework: Conducting object-oriented design using Python or Java; Numpy or Pandas libraries; and statistical data analysis. Please email resume to S, Rao, AQR Capital Management, LLC at HRInquiries@aqr.com and include job code D039. AQR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/VET/DISABILITY

LEGAL NOTICES The annual return of the St Augustine Foundation Ltd for the calendar year 2020 is available at its principal office located at 538 Riverside Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10705 for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days thereof. Principal Manager of the Foundation is John E. Fitzgerald. #63042 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

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). NAME: WESTCHESTER MATERIAL HANDLING, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/12/2022. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, c/o CellMark, Inc., 80 Washington Street, Norwalk, CT 06854. The limited liability company designates the following as its registered agent upon whom process against it may be served within the State of New York is: C T Corporation System, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #63058

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