The Business Journals - Week of February 14, 2022 by Westfair Business Journal

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Front elevation rendering of Chick-fil-A proposed for Yonkers.

CHICK-FIL-A SEEKS APPROVAL FOR LOWER HUDSON VALLEY LOCATION BY PETER KATZ Pkatz@westfairinc.com

entral Park Avenue in Yonkers, long noted as a focal point for shopping and food establishments ranging from fast food to fine dining, soon may become home to a new Chick-

fil-A. The company has more than 2,400 of its fast-food restaurant locations in 47 states, including the District of Columbia. It does not have an outlet in the lower Hudson Valley, but does have a presence in Connecticut, including in Norwalk, Danbury, Newington, Glastonbury, Brook-field and West Hartford.

Yonkers presently is reviewing an application submitted by Chick-fil-A, Inc. to redevelop a 1.18acre parcel the company is leasing at 2205 Central Park Ave. at the intersection of Roxbury Drive. The land is developed with a building that formerly housed an HSBC Bank branch. The existing building would be demolished.

The former bank building is 6,246 square feet in size and the site has 43 parking spaces and two drive-through lanes. The property has access to both Central Park Avenue and Roxbury Drive. Chick-fil-A is proposing to construct a new restaurant building, which would have two drivethrough lanes. There would be

takeout windows in an area protected by a 1,888-square-foot canopy. Ordering would take place at a separate 1,386-square-foot canopy area. The indoor dining room and kitchen would occupy 3,813 square feet in the building. The indoor restaurant and an outdoor patio area would have a total » CHICK-FIL-A

Connecticut's maple syrup producers tap small but sweet profits BY JUSTIN MCGOWN jmcgown@westfairinc.com

ollowing an unusually warm December, January brought bitterly cold temperatures that many in the state

bemoaned. But it was enthusiastically welcomed by the state’s small but serious community of maple syrup producers who rely on the freeze-thaw cycle to coax the sap they refine into syrup out of the state’s maple trees.

“Last year the harvest was very poor across the entire maple region,” Mat Wilkinson, president of the Maple Syrup Producers Association of Connecticut (MSPAC). Wilkinson has firsthand

knowledge of the challenges facing maple syrup producers, as he also runs Wilkinson Farm in Tolland County’s Columbia. Wilkinson has around 700 taps in trees. In 2021, his crop was only 70% of a normal year, and

he reported other association members saw a similar shortfall. Nonetheless, he remains optimistic for 2022’s yield. “This kind of extended cold freeze-thaw cycle we’re expe» MAPLE SYRUP

Urstadt Biddle seeks to avoid a white elephant in Somers BY PETER KATZ Pkatz@westfairinc.com

rstadt Biddle Properties, owner of about 78 properties encompassing more than 5.1 million square feet of gross leasable area, is proposing to make a significant change to its Somers Commons shopping center at 80 U.S. Route 6 in Somers. One of the shopping center's anchors, HomeGoods, is moving to the Cortlandt Town Center in Mohegan Lake. Urstadt Biddle proposes to demolish the existing commercial building housing HomeGoods and replace it with multifamily housing. Urstadt Biddle, which is headquartered in Greenwich, has presented its concept to the town of Somers' Planning Board. The proposed residential building would have 160 units in five stories along with dedicated parking for the residents. Additional shopping center parking spaces could be used as needed by residents or their visitors. There would be a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with 15% of the units designated in the affordable housing category. Urstadt Biddle would target millennials and baby boomers in marketing the apartments. Willing “Wing” Biddle, president and CEO of Urstadt Biddle Properties, explained that the company owns three shopping centers in Somers: Heritage 202; Town Center; and Somers Commons. “Somers Commons has always been a pretty successful shopping center for us,” Biddle said. “It's obviously anchored by Stop & Shop that does well and its other anchor is HomeGoods. It has about 27 stores and there are about four vacancies in that shopping center now. It's a good size shopping center. It's an interesting area. It has the multifamily Avalon Bay development next to it. It has a senior housing project next to it and then it's got single-family and other commercial.” Biddle noted that Somers Commons is at the border with Putnam County. He said that HomeGoods likely would be leaving the 30,000-square-foot space it occupies in early March. He said that the reason they're moving is that Marshalls is in the Cortlandt Town Center, HomeGoods is a sis-

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Willing "Wing" Biddle addresses the Somers Planning Board. ter company of Marshalls and the owner, TJ Maxx, likes to cluster together its retail properties. “We have a problem on our hands: we have a 30,000-squarefoot box and I don't need to tell you all there's been a lot of challenges in the retail world certainly over the last two years but even before that due to the rise of internet sales,” Biddle said. “It's more and more difficult to find what I'd call big box retailers to come into this type of a shopping center, which is a neighborhood grocery-anchored shopping center.” Biddle said they have reached out to about 100 different retailers and are not doing very well in terms of attracting a quality retailer to the HomeGoods space. “I'm very concerned that this store is going to go dark and we're not going to be able to find a replacement for it,” Biddle said. “The HomeGoods space is about 220 feet deep and it's about 160 feet wide. There is some demand for small stores although we do have four small stores available now. The problem is there's no demand for big stores.” Biddle said that dividing the vacated HomeGoods space into a number of small stores would result in creation of narrow floor plans that would not be practical. “We're looking at a potential white elephant and we're scared of that and we don't like what that's going to do to the value of the shopping center or the effect on the other tenants in the shopping center and we're trying to be as proactive as we can,” Biddle said. FCBJ

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“We've been looking at this property thinking, 'what could we do with the space that would be a better use than what's here now.'” Biddle said that there is a trend around the country to make shopping centers into mixed-use properties where there can be residential among stores in more of a “live-work-play” environment. “Probably 35% of the new development in this country right now that involves retail is mixeduse,” Biddle said. “The old days of just building a shopping center and then having housing the next lot over and then office the next lot over, that system or that thought has really changed and morphed into a mixed-use concept. Quality retailers prefer to be in mixed-use developments these days.” Biddle said that people who live in shopping center housing shop at the stores, support restaurants there and drive less. He said that offering housing at the shopping center in Somers would be attractive for millennials who wanted to try out the town as well as seniors who want to downsize and remain there. Anup Misra, Urstadt Biddle's consultant for the proposal who formerly was a senior vice president at developer Trammell Crow Company, said that a residential structure with 160 units would be a perfect fit for the location and that the Avalon Bay apartment complex with 152 units is “doing fantastically well, which means there's a demand for quality residential housing in this town.” Misra said that the existing

CS zoning allows apartments as a right, although not in five stories. He said that the overall redevelopment would be about 358,000 square feet. He said changes required in the CS zoning in order for the project to be built would include allowing apartments to be sited adjacent to retail space, not just over retail. The permitted floor area ratio would need to be increased, as would allowable ground coverage. In addition, the number of stories allowed would need to be increased from two to five. “What this asset does, it adds value to the town,” Misra said. “Additional property taxes, that's a no-brainer. We also have to consider if the retail box goes away, it lies vacant and there would be a loss of taxes. Secondly, there are additional sales taxes generated by folks that live here.” It's estimated that the project would generate from 180 to 200 construction jobs. It's also estimated that about 23 school-age children would live in the project. “We've been a fixture in the community since 1992,” Biddle said. “We want the community to thrive and we are here to stay. Importantly, these properties generate almost $1,150,000 of taxes. I think behind Pepsi and IBM we're the largest private taxpayer in town. What's good for Somers is good for us and I think vice versa.” The town's planning consultant David Smith reported that a retail campus in Yorktown is proposing to add a residential component and that underutilized office parks are being converted to residential and mixed uses. He suggested that the town would need to examine potential impacts from introducing residential to the shopping center in areas such as traffic and infrastructure including water and sewer. A number of Planning Board members praised the general concept but questioned the proposed five-story height while also suggesting they might be comfortable with three stories. Biddle said that the purpose of the informal presentation to the planners was to get feedback to help in crafting a formal proposal that would go before the Somers Town Board and then receive a formal review by the Planning Board.

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Yonkers Nissan sues Nissan to block White Plains dealership BY BILL HELTZEL Bheltzel@westfairinc.com

entral Avenue Nissan has accused Nissan North America and Nissan Motor Acceptance Co. of violating the New York Franchised Motor Vehicle Dealer Act, in a complaint filed Jan. 26 in U.S. District Court, White Plains, to stop the carmaker from opening a White Plains dealership. "Good cause to invade Central Avenue's market area does not exist in this case," the complaint states. Nissan regional spokesman Steven Oldham declined to comment on the lawsuit. But the carmaker said in a Jan. 10 letter to Central Avenue Nissan that a new dealership "will enhance the performance of its dealer network and improve its brand presence in the greater White Plains, New York marketplace." Central Avenue Nissan is on Central Park Avenue in Northeast Yonkers. It was formed in 2003 and is owned, according to its website, by F. James Rourke and

Mark Brennan. Nissan notified the dealership on Jan. 10 that it intended to allow Jonathan L. Stern to open a dealership at 450-460 Tarrytown Road, Greenburgh -- 5.9 miles from Central Avenue Nissan -- to replace a previous Nissan dealership that had operated nearby. Neither the Nissan letter nor the lawsuit mention that the previous dealership, White Plains Nissan, 500 Tarrytown Road, closed in 2016 during a financial dispute with the automaker. The proposed dealer is warranted, according to the Nissan letter, by "economic and marketing conditions" and will "benefit the public welfare through greater customer convenience and improve the service to consumers in the local area." Central Avenue Nissan says there is no need for a new dealer. Its track record of success exceeds Nissan's and customers' expectations, the complaint states. The proposed dealership would also harm Central Avenue Nissan as automobile dealers

are struggling to meet customer demand because of a shortage of computer chips that has limited the supply of new cars. "As a result, the complaint states, "Central Avenue cannot maintain an adequate inventory of vehicles to meet customer demand." The dealer argues that Nissan must demonstrate "good cause," under New York law, including, for example, population growth and inadequate competition.

But Westchester County's population has declined slightly, according to the complaint, and Central Avenue Nissan is "more than adequately meeting the needs of the consuming public." The complaint also notes that three attempts to open automobile dealerships at the proposed location have failed. And next door, Gary B. Flom, of Manhattan, had opened White Plains Nissan in 2014 and quickly earned an "F" rating with the

Better Business Bureau. The White Plains store, as well as a Mount Kisco dealership owned by Flom, were selling vehicles "out of trust," according to court records. Instead of repaying loans to Nissan when vehicles were sold, the dealers were "pocketing the sale proceeds," according to a federal court ruling in 2018. The judge ordered Flom's companies to pay Nissan $40.2. Besides the state franchised dealer law, Central Avenue Nissan accused Nissan of violating the federal Automobile Dealer's Day in Court Act for allegedly undermining its rights to operate without improper competition; breach of contract; and breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. It is asking the court to enjoin Nissan from establishing a dealership at the proposed location or any other location in its market area and to award unspecified damages. Manhattan attorney Michael Yellin represents Central Avenue Nissan.

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Junior Achievement connects companies with future workforce via a virtual platform BY PHIL HALL Phall@westfairinc.com

unior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County recently rolled out JA Inspire Virtual 2022, an online workforce development initiative designed to provide local middle and high school students with the chance to explore high-growth, high-demand jobs with local companies. The initiative, which debuted on Feb. 7 and runs through Aug. 7, enables students to explore virtual company booths, hear from industry professionals and engage with guest speakers and panelists on careers and industries. The nonprofit conducted a similar program in 2021 that attracted students from more than 50 schools and community organizations. Bernadine Venditto, president of Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County, stated the initiative was designed to “provide a meaningful experience, virtually, for students, but it also addresses the career readiness and the need for building a pathway for students to the workforce.” Venditto noted the participating companies are Junior Achievement partners, with the nonprofit making an extra effort to select firms in “industries that are in high demand,” which are eager to strengthen their work-

A student having an online conversation via the JA Virtual initiative. Photo courtesy Junior Achievement. force pipeline. “The companies talk about different jobs and what skills are needed for these different jobs,” she said. “The kids enter this virtual experience — it almost seems like a trade show — and they're able to visit different booths and learn about the career opportunities in these different industries.” Odyssey Logistics &

Technology Corp. in Danbury is the title sponsor for this year’s endeavor and other top sponsors include Webster Bank, Santa Energy, Aquarion Water Co. and KPMG. Fairfield University, M&T Bank and Bigelow Tea Co. are also among the local entities participating in the initiative. From the educators’ perspec-

tive, Venditto added, JA Inspire Virtual “gives students more experiences to connect with the business community and and a pathway to get from where they are to the workforce.” Venditto is aiming to have 3,000 students participate in JA Inspire Virtual 2022, noting that the nonprofit is eager to spread the word about this endeavor to a

wider student audience. “We primarily work with public schools, but we are certainly open to other schools as well,” she said. “If parents hear about this and parents say, ‘This would be wonderful for my child,’ they can also participate.” More information on JA Virtual 2022 is online at jagfc.org/ event/ja-inspire-virtual-2022/.

New chamber of commerce focuses on Connecticut's cannabis industry BY PHIL HALL Phall@westfairinc.com

new trade organization focused on growing Connecticut’s cannabis industry has begun operations. The Hartford-headquartered Connecticut Cannabis Chamber of Commerce defines its mission as being “the voice of diverse stakeholders across the entire cannabis industry landscape, working to make Connecticut's medical and adult-use markets safe, fair and equitable.” The new chamber added it would provide information and resources for both busi-

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ness operators and government officials while serving as “a forum for productive collaboration and industry advocacy.” The chamber’s leadership team includes: Deborah A. Caviness, president of the Greater Bridgeport Opportunities Industrialization Center and co-founder of the Southern Connecticut Black Chamber of Commerce; attorney Daniel Glissman of the Hartford law firm MacDermid Reynolds & Glissman; and Adam Wood, principal of the public affairs firm City & State LLC. “With the emergence of this new industry in our state, busiFCBJ

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nesses across the state have more questions than answers,” said Glissman. “We hope to serve as a resource to help explain the process and provide insight into how best to navigate it.” “Legalization brings enormous opportunities for our state residents and, in particular, those communities most negatively impacted by the war on drugs,” added Caviness. “The chamber will help connect these communities to opportunities through training, education and by helping to bring together those already successful in the industry with those looking to enter it.”

The Learning Experience eyes wider Connecticut expansion BY JUSTIN MCGOWN jmcgown@westfairinc.com

he Learning Experience, a chain of education and daycare centers for children ranging from infancy to kindergarten, is expanding its Connecticut presence with a new location in Wilton this spring, in Enfield and Avon by the end of the year and in Danbury and Vernon during 2023. The company traces its roots back to May 1980 when Michael Weissman opened his first childcare center in Boca Raton, Florida. Today, The Learning Experience has 337 locations across the country — including Fairfield County sites in Fairfield, Newtown, Stamford and Trumbull — and further expansion and franchising opportunities are being explored. “We believe that we will gain market share because we offer something that is unique and differentiated and nothing like what parents have access to right now,” said Brad Wahl, The Learning Experience’s chief brand officer, of the company’s expansion in Connecticut. “But additionally, we see lots of growth in those areas of families with young

children. There’s an underserved population right now that needs our services.” According to Wahl, the company’s proprietary curriculum is built around an expanding list of cheerful animal mascots who serve as guides alongside teachers for each topic. “It’s all about creating that joyful environment, and the word happiness is really big for us,” Wahl explained. “Always has been, always will be. We’re creating an environment where the children run into our schools because they know that during the day they’re going on a journey with Bubbles and meeting more and more of Bubbles Friends.” Among the 90 animal mascots are Bubbles, a blue elephant who is the flagship mascot for the franchise. Wahl said that while other franchises have proprietary curriculums, only The Learning Experience has characters tied to each individual topic. They include Flexi the flamingo and Miss Chievous the monkey for physical fitness classes, Leonstein the lion for science topics, Gibby the gibbon for sign language instruction, and a pair of dogs named Grace and Charity who emphasize the importance of a philan-

thropic outlook and giving back to the community. The characters also are featured prominently in The Learning Experience’s digital content, which includes an app that parents can use to track progress and additional content to extend the learning opportunities into the home. In addition to extensive offerings for children’s education and enrichment, Wahl emphasized the impact each location will have in the communities where they are located. “Having a positive impact on the

communities that we serve comes through the providing of jobs in our schools,” Wahl said, noting that each location will employ roughly 30 local staff members and certified teachers. “There also will be an inherent need for services to support our school that come from the local community," Wahl said. Additionally, we teach and develop the children not just to be smarter but to be better members of the community. To have a positive influence on it over time by teaching life lessons that will also have a positive impact on communities.”

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Chick-fil-A—

of 54 seats. Chick-fil-A says that the site is surrounded by other commercial uses to the north, east and south as well as residential uses to the west. It is in the “BR — Restricted Business” zoning district. Fast food restaurants are permitted in the BR district subject to site plan review by the Yonkers Planning Board. The cost of the project is estimated at $1.5 million, according to Chick-fil-A. It says that 60 to 80 construction jobs would be created and that the project could be built in six months. It said that when opened, the restaurant would employ from 125 to 150 local people. Chick-fil-A said that there would be three shifts during the restaurant’s normal operating hours of 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 15 people would work on each shift. The restaurant would be closed on Sundays. Closing on Sundays is a tradition established by company founder Truett Cathy. Cathy got into the food business when he opened a diner in Hapeville, Georgia, in 1946. Because he worked such long ours, he decided it would make sense to take Sundays off and keep the business closed. One thing he worked on was trying to develop a unique chicken sandwich. It took years but finally, in 1964, Cathy perfected his recipe for serving a breaded boneless chicken breast with pickles on a buttered bun. The company credits that event with being the start of Chick-fil-A. Cathy would go on to open the first Chick-fil-A restaurant in Atlanta’s Greenbriar Mall in 1967. The menu now includes additional items such as salads, side dishes, breakfast sandwiches and shakes. Chick-fil-A has its headquarters in Atlanta. It said that during the run-up 1

Maple syrup—

riencing lends itself to a higher sugar content in the sap,” he said. “This may be a better season than we saw last year, provided the temperatures cooperate during the actual maple season.” Wilkinson said there are, on average, 150 members of MSPAC, but Covid has driven many people to experiment with making their own syrup and brought the membership in the past year up as high as 200 members — this includes individuals, farms and community organizations. According to Wilkinson, Connecticut is ranked tenth among maple syrup producing states. While the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) stopped tracking production outside of the top four states, there is still widespread small-scale production. “They’re tapping down in West Virginia, and Kentucky,” Wilkinson said. In 2016, the last year with official USDA statistics, Connecticut produced 20,000 gallons of maple syrup, which represented roughly $1.5 million in product. “I would say there’s only one full-

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A Chick-Fil-A location in Wallingford, Connecticut. Photo by Mike Mozart / Flickr Creative Commons. to the Yonkers opening, it would bring in an experienced team to provide support to the local operator and new employees. Approximately 20 trainers, five marketing professionals and additional coordination staff would stay in Yonkers to support the new store for approximately four weeks following the opening. According to plans submitted to the city, there are existing retaining walls at the rear of the site, along Roxbury Drive, time maple guy in the state,” Wilkinson continued. “That would be Rob Lamothe of Lamothe’s Sugar House in Burlington.” But, he added, there are at least 100 commercial scale syrup producers in every county and most municipalities of the state. Many use the syrup to supplement other incomes — for his part, Wilkinson works full time for the National Guard and maintains his sugaring alongside beekeeping. Other syrup producers are hobbyists who don’t produce enough to sell. Wilkinson noted that much of the syrup produced in the state is made with sap gathered from red maples, which are generally considered inferior in terms of overall production compared with sugar maples but have the benefit of being sturdier trees that better withstand the effects of climate change. “Connecticut has a really large percentage of red maples, about 20% of trees in the state are red maples and about 7% are sugar maples,” Wilkinson explained.” Red maples are a bit more versatile and WCBJ

and along the Central Park Avenue frontage. The retaining walls along Roxbury Drive and Central Park Avenue are proposed to be removed and replaced while the wall to the rear of the site is proposed to remain. The site plan proposes an overall decrease in impervious surfaces at the site of approximately 6.7% from existing conditions, which would somewhat decrease the amount of stormwater runoff. Once stormwater has been treated in

accordance with state standards, it will be released into the existing drainage system at Central Park Avenue just as the bank had been doing. Chick-fil-A says that vehicular circulation patterns through the site would be similar to the way they had been with the bank. A new ADA compliant pedestrian access will be provided between the restaurant and the existing sidewalk along Central Park Avenue. New energy-efficient onsite lighting would be installed.

Photo courtesy of Mat Wilkinson.

sugar maples are a bit more picky about where they live and grow.” That means that while climate change can have an impact on the harvest in Connecticut it will often be a smaller one than in areas that rely more heavily on sugar maples, which may not stand up to changing climate conditions. Wilkinson said that another aspect of maple production in Connecticut is that since farmers are able to sell almost all of what they produce directly through farmer’s markets or retail sales, they don’t worry about bulk prices. “The average retail price for a gallon of syrup in Connecticut was $70, and I would say it’s probably gone up and closer to $75,” Wilkinson said, adding that the business is driven more by passion than finance. “We do it because we love it,” he said. “If we paid ourselves, we’d go broke. There’s a lot of hours in it but we love what we do, and just like any agriculture you can’t really look at it in an hourly rate.”

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Tax credit for hiring the long-term unemployed BY NORMAN G. GRILL

t’s been a red flag when a job applicant has been out of work for a long time. However, that stigma may no longer be valid. In this era of pandemics, there are good reasons for someone to have been out of the labor force for an extended period. And there are valuable tax credits for hiring the long-term unemployed and other groups facing significant barriers to employment.

Background Legislation recently enacted extended the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) through the end of 2025. This long-standing tax benefit encourages employers to hire workers certified as members of any of ten targeted groups facing barriers to employment. Millions of Americans have been out of work at one time or another since the pandemic began, but one of these targeted groups is long-term unemployment recipients who have been unemployed for at least 27 consecutive weeks and have received state or federal unemployment benefits during part or all of that time.

Eligible employees The other groups include certain veterans and recipients of various kinds of public assistance, among others. Specifically, the 10 groups are: • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients, • Unemployed veterans, including disabled veterans, • Formerly incarcerated individuals, • Designated community residents living in Empowerment Zones or Rural Renewal Counties, • Vocational rehabilitation referrals, • Summer youth employees living in Empowerment Zones, • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients, • Long-term family assistance recipients, • Long-term unemployment recipients. Qualifying for the credit To qualify for the credit, an employer must first request certification by submitting IRS Form 8850, Pre-screening Notice and Certification Request for the Work Opportunity Credit, to their state workforce

Local roads cited among worst in nation for truck bottlenecks BY PHIL HALL Phall@westfairinc.com

ighways within Fairfield County and the lower Hudson Valley region were cited in the 2022 list published by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) of the nation’s most congested bottlenecks for trucks. The 2022 Top Truck Bottleneck List measures the level of truck-involved congestion at over 300 locations on the national highway system. The analysis is culled from truck GPS data involving more than 1 million freight trucks — and while the bottleneck locations detailed in this year’s list represent the top 100 congested locations, ATRI continuously monitors more than 300 freight-critical locations. Three Fairfield County locations made the top 100 list, all involving congestion I-95: 37th ranked Stamford, 56th ranked Norwalk and 79th ranked Bridgeport. Across the New York border, Rye ranked 17th in the nation for the intersection of I-95 and I-287, while Nyack ranked

74th for its congested stretch of I-287. The nation’s most congested highway for truckers is located across the Hudson River: I-95 at SR 4 in Fort Lee, New Jersey, topped ATRI’s list for 2022. “ATRI's bottleneck list is a roadmap for federal and state administrators responsible for prioritizing infrastructure investments throughout the country,” said American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear. “Every year, ATRI's list highlights the dire needs for modernizing and improving our roads and bridges," "We have seen, most recently in Pittsburgh, that the cost of doing nothing could also cost lives. It's time to fund these projects and get our supply chains moving again." The ATRI data is the latest statistical report highlighting the challenging environment on the region’s highways. Last summer, a study published the National Highway Safety Administration and QuoteWizard determined that Connecticut ranked fifth and New York ranked 16th among the states for the number of traffic-related fatalities.

Photo credit Pix4Free. agency (SWA). Do not submit this form to the IRS. Form 8850 must be submitted to the SWA within 28 days after the eligible worker begins work. Eligible businesses claim the WOTC on their federal income tax return. It is generally based on wages paid to eligible workers during the first year of employment. The credit is first figured on Form 5884, Work Opportunity Credit, and then is claimed on Form 3800, General Business Credit. Though the credit is not available to tax-exempt organizations for most groups of new hires, a special rule allows them to claim the WOTC for hiring qualified veter-

ans. These organizations claim the credit against payroll taxes on Form 5884-C, Work Opportunity Credit for Qualified Tax Exempt Organizations. This column is for information only and should not be considered advice. If you're a business owner who wants to take advantage of this tax-saving credit, but aren't sure you qualify, contact your tax advisor. 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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Waterstone on High Ridge, a new senior housing community, opens in Stamford BY JUSTIN MCGOWN

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aterstone on High Ridge, a new community for seniors featuring independent living, assisted living and memory care residential units, has opened in Stamford at the former General Electric campus. Created by Epoch Senior Living and National Development, the facility is already at 60% capacity and the first residents have begun moving in. One of the first arrivals is retired oil industry executive E.J. Morgan, who was attracted to the facility because it offers different levels of care. He and his wife moved from their home in New Canaan — Morgan is in an independent living apartment while his wife is in the memory unit. “I think this is a great business model,” Morgan said. “Because it allows somebody coming here for independent living to live just like they’re in a regular apartment in Stamford. But if you need some assistance you can engage in assisted living, and if you have a memory issue there’s a unit for that. You can get accommodation across a broad spectrum. “My wife is a dementia patient,” Morgan added. “She used to be in another memory care facility here in Fairfield County, but this facility enabled us to see each other every day It’s a wonderful set-up for that particular situation.” Pricing varies among Waterstone’s residential categories: all-inclusive monthly fees for independent living start at $8,950 for a one bedroom while assisted living apartments start at $10,500 for a one-bedroom unit and all-inclusive monthly rates for memory care suites start at $8,750. Waterstone eschews the buy-in fee many senior living facilities implement while providing a range of housing options from one- to two-bedroom units with an included den and full kitchen. All residents have access to a gym with a personal trainer, an indoor pool (which was still being completed when the development opened) and a daily selection of freshly prepared meals. Community-based social activities include an art studio with easels and painting supplies and a “Country Kitchen” where guest chefs will demonstrate how to cook new dishes. The location on High Ridge Road provides the site with easy access to downtown Stamford and both I-95 and the Merritt Parkway, alongside convenient underground parking provided for independent living residents. The assisted living section is equipped with a dedicated entrance while providing shared access to the same facilities.

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Photo courtesy Epoch Senior Living The lobby features welcoming and stylish double-sided fireplaces and a concierge desk, which is also host to a set of liquor lockers where residents who want a drink with their meal will be able to access their own collection, country-club style. "We are so excited to announce the opening of Waterstone on High Ridge and to welcome our first residents,” said Joanna Cormac Burt, chief operating officer of Epoch Senior Living, in a press statement. "Waterstone on High Ridge offers the perfect location for many senior residents in Fairfield County looking for a luxurious setting with supportive services and a multitude of social opportunities. In addition, we offer assisted living so residents who need additional care can avail themselves of this option.’’ While Waterstone is drawing many residents with its high-end accommodations, it is also serving a growing market. WCBJ

A view of an independent living apartment. Photo by Justin McGown. Connecticut’s Legislative Commission on Aging found in a recent study that more than one third of the state’s population is already over 50, and by 2025 over 20% of

residents in most towns will be over the age of 65. That includes the affluent sections of Fairfield County, which may soon see spikes in demand for upscale eldercare.

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Darien’s Great Island relisted at $100M Great Island, a 63.5-acre private island in Darien, has been relisted at a reduced price of $100 million. The property was previously listed in 2016 for $175 million, which would have been a record-breaking sum if a buyer had stepped forward. However, no buyer could be found, and was relisted in 2018 for $120 market before being removed from sale in 2019. Originally created as the summer home of industrialist William Ziegler, the main residence on Great Island is a 9-bedroom, 6.5-bath, 13,000-square-foot manor house built in 1905. Other structures on the island include a 19th-century farmhouse, guest and caretaker houses, a seaside cottage, an 18-stall granite stable, and Grand Prix indoor and outdoor riding arenas. The island also offers more than one mile of coastline directly on the Long Island Sound and a deepwater dock. Jennifer Leahy, a listing agent with Douglas Elliman, told the Wall Street Journal that the nine-digit listing price was “very realistic.” “Although I’d love to say there are many buyers that can buy a $100 million property, there aren’t,” Leahy said. “This is for the 1% of the 1%.”

Frontier lawsuit seeks to stop robocalling Frontier Communications has filed a lawsuit against a Wyoming company, accusing it of harassing its Connecticut customers with robocalls. The Norwalk-headquartered Frontier’s litigation charges Mobi Telecom LLC with ignoring telecom industry standards regarding robocalls. The lawsuit, which was filed in U.S. District Court, said the robocalls are damaging Frontier’s landline telephone service because customers have become frustrated and annoyed by the robocalls. “We still have a substantial number of landline customers,” said Mark Nielsen, Frontier’s chief legal officer, in a press statement. “We want it to be a positive experience.” Frontier is seeking a court order to force Mobi to stop robocalling its customers, along with unspecified financial compensation. Connecticut law prohibits unsolicited sales calls to state residents on the “Do Not Call” registry unless they receive written permission allowing these calls — the lawsuit accused Mobi for channeling robocalls from entities in other parts of the country and overseas.

Fairfield University in media pact with Connecticut Public Fairfield University has entered into an educational partnership with Connecticut Public, the parent organization of Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) and Connecticut Public Radio (WNPR). Under the terms of the partnership, Connecticut Public will provide internship

opportunities for Fairfield University. The internships will be financed by the school’s new Arts & Sciences Guarantee, a fellowship which provides up to $2,500 in support to each student who secures an approved unpaid internship with Connecticut Public. The new partnership also includes a content distribution agreement for WVOF-FM 88.5, which will broadcast weekly top of the hour newscasts from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in addition to the NPR “Morning Edition”

and “All Things Considered” news programs and Connecticut Public’s daily and weekday talk shows, including “Where We Live” and “The Colin McEnroe Show.” Fairfield University will also provide occasional use of the WVOF studio to Connecticut Public for special radio broadcasts. Connecticut Public will also have an on-campus presence in Fairfield University’s new Media Center, provid» BRIEFS

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New Rochelle handyman accuses Bronx company of taking his home

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New Rochelle handyman says he turned to a client to help save his house from foreclosure, only to lose his home in an elaborate scheme. Felipe D. Avalos and his ex-wife, Arcelia Avalos, accused Marcia Campbell, Campal Corp., and Planet Management Group of fraud, in a complaint filed last month in Westchester Supreme Court. Campbell allegedly told Felipe Avalos that she could save his home. "It was clear that we were desperate and were willing to try anything," the complaint states. Now Campbell and Planet Management, a mortgage company, seek "to finish the fraud by having me physically removed from the house so that they can sell it and take the remaining value ... for themselves." Attorneys for Campbell, Campal and Planet Management did not respond to emails asking for their clients' sides of the story. The Avaloses bought the house at Winyah Terrace for $349,000 in 2002 and later mortgaged it to IndyMac Bank for $455,000. "Unfortunately, we experienced financial issues and were unable to pay the underlying mortgage," Felipe Avalos states in an affidavit, "and the bank commenced a foreclosure action against us." IndyMac filed for foreclosure in 2016, seeking more than $332,000. Avalos says Campbell offered to help him in 2019, by getting the property transferred to a friend of his. Then after two years he could refinance the house in his name. Avalos claims that Campbell repeatedly demanded money to make the transfer work and he ultimately paid her $43,000. When the closing was held in 2020, he was allegedly introduced to an attorney hired

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by Campbell. He was not given the attorney's name and was told that the attorney would represent him. Instead of transferring the property to his friend, Avalos says in the affidavit, he was told that it would be transferred to Campbell's company, Campal Corp., of the Bronx. Then a representative of a title company said he wanted to speak with Avalos privately, according to the affidavit. Instead, Campbell called the attorney into a side room. "When they came out, nothing more was said and the closing continued." Avalos claims that he was given no documents from the closing. He understood that the property would be mortgaged to HSBC Bank, according to his affidavit, and that loan would be used to pay off the existing mortgage. But now he believes the new loan was more than needed to pay off the old mortgage. The property was deeded to Campal for $350,000 in January 2020, according to a Westchester County property record, and it was mortgaged, not to HSBC Bank, but to Planet Management Group, of Melville, Suffolk County, for $451,500. Avalos continued to live in the house. Campbell allegedly demanded $5,800 a month to pay the mortgage and put the property up for sale. Then in March 2021, Avalos was served with an eviction notice. That action is pending in New Rochelle city court. Campbell and Campal obtained the property by fraud, according to the complaint, and Planet Management should have known that the transfer to Campal was fraudulent. The Avaloses are asking the court to declare them as the owners of the property; cancel the deed to Campal Corp. and the mortgage to Planet Management; and award unspecified damages. They are represented by White Plains attorney Mark A. Guterman.

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es and elevate our student experience with hands-on career opportunities,” said Fairfield University President Mark R. Nemec.

Turtle Beach teams with MrBeast on snack promotion The White Plains-based gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corp. has part-

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The nonprofit Abilis has teamed with the Darien Library on a new food service project designed to employ adults with disabilities. The Café at Darien Library will have its grand opening on Feb. 9 after several weeks of a soft launch. The new café is staffed by Abilis program participants who are adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and who have gone through Abilis’ competitive employment job training program. The Café at Darien Library is located on the first level of the library at 1441 Post Road in Darien and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for grab-and-go food and drink items, online ordering, or in-person ordering and dining. Online ordering is available through darienlibrarycafe.org and the café’s coffee and food items are supplied by local purveyors, including Shearwater Organic Coffee Roasters, Michael Joseph’s Fine Foods, Palmer’s Market and Upper Crust Bagel & Café. “The Café at Darien Library is our second partnership with a public library and one of many food service operations staffed by Abilis program participants,” said Amy Montimurro, CEO and president of Abilis. “Our first café partnership with Greenwich Library, which opened in December 2020, has been a great success, both for the library and our Abilis employees working in The Café. When Darien Library approached us to implement the same business model at their library, we knew we could do a great job and provide additional inclusive competitive employment opportunities for the population we serve.”

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Transit-oriented development in Harrison.

Five organizations join to push for housing legislation

BY PETER KATZ Pkatz@westfairinc.com

ive Westchester and Hudson Valley organizations have joined in a push for the New York State Legislature to pass bills that could help create more housing in numerous communities. The organizations are: the Building and Realty Institute of Westchester and the Mid-Hudson Region (BRI); the Construction Industry Council of Westchester and Hudson Valley (CIC); the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors (HGAR); Nonprofit Westchester (NPW); and the Westchester County Association (WCA). They’re focusing on two sections of the Education, Labor and Family Assistance legislation that is set for funding under the Fiscal Year 2023 Executive Budget as introduced recently by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Part EE of the legislation, also known as the “Transit Oriented Development Act of 2022,” encourages transit-oriented development and overrides local zoning which may impede development of housing near train stations and bus depots. Part AA of the legislation, known as the “Accessory Dwelling Unit Act of 2022,” would allow an additional residential unit to be created on all lots with existing residential uses, whether single-family or

multifamily. The accessory dwelling units could be attached or detached. The five organizations joined in a letter to members of Westchester’s legislative delegation. They underscored that the most recent housing needs assessment conducted by Westchester County found a need for 11,703 new housing units. It also found that more than 20% of Westchester’s households spend more than 50% of their income on housing. “The WCA stands side-by-side with the real estate industry, the building trades, and the nonprofit community to bring the importance of this issue to our state lawmakers,” said Michael N. Romita, president and CEO of the WCA. “The economic, social, and environmental costs of inadequate housing extend beyond local boundaries and affect the entire region. This is a statewide issue requiring comprehensive state-level solutions that strongly support accessory dwelling units, transit-oriented development, and smart growth zoning reforms to get this done.” The letter noted that the Building & Realty Institute has a Welcome Home Westchester campaign designed fight against homelessness and support families in need. “The budget proposals for accessory

dwelling units and transit-oriented developments are modest enough not to meaningfully affect the number of single-family homes and mid-to-high rise buildings but would provide much needed 'missing middle' choices for our residents,” said Tim Foley, CEO of the BRI. “This would include duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, bungalow courtyards and other in-context dwellings of all shapes and sizes that would be the same approximate height and scale of existing housing within those neighborhoods." Jan Fisher, executive director of Nonprofit Westchester, said, “The creation of accessory dwelling units and transit-oriented development supported in the governor's budget are important steps in addressing economic and workforce issues that impact the quality of life for all residents and can begin to advance equity for people of color, people with disabilities, lowwage earners and others who have been systemically excluded from viable housing options.” John T. Cooney Jr., executive director of the CIC, said,“In order for our local communities to thrive they need a range of housing options the governor’s proposal helps create the sorely missing workforce housing layer. If our region cannot house and retain FCBJ

its workforce our tax base and the region’s economic vitality will die a slow death.” According to Richard Haggerty, CEO of HGAR, “We need to stop just talking about the housing crisis in New York and start taking concrete steps to address the severe housing shortage.” The organizations’ letter to the state legislators pointed out that ten states have enacted laws specifically encouraging accessory dwelling units. “Many states require local governments to meet at least a reasonable standard of proof when denying an affordable housing development,” the letter said. "The neighboring states of Massachusetts and Connecticut stand out.” The letter said that Massachusetts provides funding to municipalities that create mixed-use smart growth districts near transit hubs. It pointed to Connecticut’s land use appeals procedure that allows developers to appeal in court local zoning and planning commission decisions denying affordable housing developments or approving them with costly conditions. In traditional zoning appeals, the developer must convince the court that the municipality acted illegally, arbitrarily, or abused its discretion. Connecticut now places the burden of proof on the municipality. WCBJ

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Development area shown to Woodbury Planning Board. BY PETER KATZ Pkatz@westfairinc.com

massive development project in the village of Woodbury that also would encompass a section of Harriman has been put back into the spotlight after a hiatus. The project, known as The Gardens at Harriman, has been valued at approximately $450 million and would involve the creation of apprximately 1,400 housing units along with approximately 300,000 square feet of retail space, office space, indoor recreation, restaurants, bars and personal service establishments. Attorney Anthony Morando of the White Plains-based law firm Cuddy & Feder told the Woodbury Planning Board, “We don't want to surprise you with anything. We'd rather be speaking to you, the deciders, as a group when its appropriate and we have the right information to give you.” A Manhattan real estate firm, Besen Partners, purchased the property for the development in the vicinity of the train station about four years ago. The project site consists of approximately 130 acres with 112.3 acres located within the village of Woodbury, 12.6 acres located within the village of Harriman and 5.1 acres located within the

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unincorporated town of Monroe. The proposed transit-oriented development would be located within the villages of Woodbury and Harriman adjacent to the Harriman train station. No development is being proposed on the portion of the project site located in Monroe. In a news release at the time of the purchase, Besen said that it “is pleased to announce that its Capital Markets group has arranged both the equity and debt necessary for the acquisition and development of a 130acre land parcel specially zoned and with concept plan approval to develop a mixeduse, transit oriented development (TOD), located just one mile south of the world renowned Woodbury Commons. The half billion dollar, mixed-use project will create a scalable, walkable community with modern apartment living and destination retail surrounding the train station core. Townhouses and other ‘for sale’ asset types will also be available immediately outside the Harriman transit hub (Metro North).” The project has roots going back to the 1980s. A proposal known as the Interstate Commerce Center was introduced and environmental studies were completed. In 1988, this site received subdivision approval for 1. 4 million square feet of mixed WCBJ

Aerial view of Harriman train station area. Photo via Google Maps. industrial and commercial uses along with 52,000 square feet of retail. The project never went ahead. Developer Neil Gold, in 2017, had presented a plan similar to the development proposal that currently is under active review. The site is located on the easterly side of New York state Route 17. The portion of the site within the village of Woodbury encompasses twenty-three individual tax parcels north of the train station and two tax parcels south of the station. The portion of the site within the village of Harriman encompasses six tax parcels. Morando told the planning board that

the developer wanted to get the board's permission to work with the village’s staff and consultants so that numerous technical and zoning details could be worked out about the project before making additional submissions. The planning board members, many of whom are new to the board and did not review previous submissions on possible train station area development, agreed that quarterly or more frequent updates on the current development would be in order. It was agreed that the developer would next give an update to the planning board at its June meeting.

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Photo of Stillwater in Stamford, courtesy of WellBuilt Co.

Mitch Kidd and Scott Lumby, co-owners of Wellbuilt Co. BY PHIL HALL Phall@westfairinc.com

ixteen years ago, Mitch Kidd and Scott Lumby arrived in the U.S. from Australia in search of opportunities in the commercial real estate industry. Today, as the co-founders and co-owners of Stamford-based WellBuilt Co., they are among the most prominent leaders in the local real estate development scene. In this Suite Talk installment, Senior

Enterprise Editor Phil Hall spoke with Kidd and Lumby about their journey from Down Under to the Connecticut Gold Coast. How did the two of you get into business together? Kidd: We started doing business together back in our first year of university at New South Wales University in Sydney, Australia. We played rugby against each other in high school, but it wasn't until our first year at university when we had a joint academic and sports scholarship together where we

met each other, studying the same courses and ending up working at the same company together for several years before moving abroad and finding ourselves in the U.S. in 2006. We started out in a construction career out in Aspen, Colorado, where we were working for a luxury builder developer outfit doing luxury mountain homes of 20,000- to 30,000-squarefoot mountain homes. On the back of the financial crisis leading into 2009, I FCBJ

had an opportunity to come out to New York City to do some private projects for some clients. It was at that point that we formed WellBuilt Co. and went out on our own. It started off as a high-end renovation company in residential apartments in New York City, and then we branched out into commercial and retail projects. In 2013, we opened an office in Connecticut, where we're primarily established now. » WELLBUILT CO.

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Mitch Kidd and Scott Lumby. Courtesy of WellBuilt Co.

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What projects are you currently working on? Kidd: Our main focus at the moment is in the development sector, where we've just finished off The Stillwater, one of our first multifamily projects in Stamford — it was our own project, financed, built, developed and operated by ourselves as a sole operator. It's a 45-unit, multifamily building just near the new Stamford Hospital. We have several other developments in the pipeline at various stages of planning and designing and site acquisitions. Just down the road from Stillwater, we have our next project called The Lafayette Stamford, a 130-unit building that's currently just going through some final zoning approvals with the city. We're looking to commence that one Q1, start of Q2. That is a mixed-use multifamily development in a nice side of Stamford. Lumby: Another site that we’re working on is a downtown city-owned parcel right next door to Curley's Diner. We're very excited to put that online, although it will most likely be in 2023. It was a long acquisition period to get that site under our control — it took us 18 months to go through all the different approvals along the way.

We put a good team of people together that we hold to a very high standard — our motto is “Do what you say you're going to do and execute on that.” And that goes for consultants to financing to subcontractors — it's a pretty easy thing to do, but a lot of people don't get it right. The people that we associate and engage with to put these projects together have been great and it's all part of the fun as we go through and put these different deals online.

How do you approach to your work? Lumby: We like to see ourselves as being very disciplined about how we evaluate opportunities. It is something that we're very passionate about and we have a lot of fun doing it.

Are you planning to do new projects outside of Fairfield County? Lumby: We're always looking at different markets. I think, ultimately, we will be expanding into other Northeastbased markets.

The construction industry has been impacted by supply chain disruptions and labor shortages. How have these issues impacted your work? Kidd: We were able to build The Stillwater during the Covid period in 13 months, from excavation to completion. We did have to overcome a lot of leadtime issues, but I think that's a testament to our hands-on approach where we're very involved in the day-to-day operations. We were fortunate with some of the price escalations. You’ve heard of lumber and pipe and PVC pipe — and just a lot of miscellaneous items — had 30% and 40% increases, but we were able to mitigate that by locking in prices very early.

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IBM in partnership with Quebec government IBM is partnering with the Government of Quebec to strengthen the Canadian province’s standing as a leading technology hub in the development of quantum computing, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and high-performance computing through the launch of the Quebec-IBM Discovery Accelerator. According to the Armonk-headquartered IBM, the new endeavor will align itself with the Quebec government’s Innovation Zones in Sherbrooke and Microelectronics Innovation Zone in Bromont to promote the use of advanced technology across the province. “The Quebec-IBM Discovery Accelerator is further proof of our commitment to building open communities of innovation to tackle the big problems of our time through a combination of quantum computing, AI and high-performance computing, all integrated through the hybrid cloud,” said Darío Gil, senior vice president and director of research at IBM. “This new Discovery Accelerator, along with our work in semiconductor packaging, will bring to bear the full scope of IBM’s groundbreaking technology to Quebec’s world-class scientific and industrial communities. We are proud to be working with the Government of Quebec, as well as private sector and academic partners, to take innovation in Quebec to the next level.”

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Good Things SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT Westchester County Executive George Latimer and the Westchester County Office for Women (OFW) are awarding more than $2.6 million in contracts in 2022 to provide crucial services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The funding, a result of an RFP process, coincides with Director of the Office for Women Robi Schlaff being named a “Game Changer” by End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI). She is honored for implementing a collaborative process aimed at reducing serious risk of harm to domestic violence victims and their families.

“…One of her greatest accomplishments,” said Latimer, “was the creation of the county’s Domestic Violence High Risk Team, which brings together key community leaders to minimize the risk of devastating domestic violence tragedies….” Other awardees receiving the funding in 2022 include: • Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) • Pace Women’s Justice Center • My Sisters’ Place Inc. • Hope’s Door Inc. • WestCOP Inc. • Westchester County Health Care Corp. ALS officers, from left: Nick D’Aquila, chief information officer; Ron D’Aquila, RN, co-founder; Sharon D’Aquila, co-founder; and Mario D’Aquila, chief operating officer. Photo courtesy Assisted Living Services Inc.

MORE SAFETY FOR CORRECTION OFFICERS County Executive George Latimer and New York state Senator Peter Harckham have announced an initiative to enhance safety for correction officers in the Westchester County Department of Correction (DOC). A $200,000 state grant was secured by Harckham for the DOC to upgrade the current staff bodyalarm system that was installed in 1999. Upgrades include transition to the latest version of the system and installation of additional indoor and outdoor repeaters and transmitters. The computer-based system connects to units worn by every correction officer working at the County Jail and

allows them to call for help in the event of an emergency. When activated, the units transmit a signal to the facility’s main control center and the department’s Emergency Response Team. Funding to support software and hardware upgrades for this computerized system was secured by Harckham through collaboration with Latimer, DOC and the president of the Westchester County Correction Officers Benevolent Association (WCOBA) Neil Pellone. “…Enhancing this critically important system will directly impact the safety of the correction officers represented by our association…,” said Pellone.

THE EMERALDS AT HOULIHAN The Houlihan Lawrence annual Emerald Awards were recently awarded to the top 1.5% of the firm’s sales associates based on their gross commission income or units sold. “Our Emerald Award winners possess an unparalleled commitment to their clients,” said Liz Nunan, president and CEO of Houlihan Lawrence. The 2021 Emerald Award recipients by brokerage are: • Ardsley: James Mulvey Jr. • Armonk: Amy Singer • Bedford: Angela Kessel • Bronxville: Susan Kelty Law • Chappaqua: Lauren Zaccaria • Croton-on-Hudson: Nancy Kennedy • Darien: Amanda Spatola, Janine Tienken • Fishkill: Justin Lafalce • Greenwich: Marie Young (BK) Bates, Julie Church, Kristin De La Sierra, Joanne Mancuso, Joy Metalios, Amanda Miller, Ellen Mosher, Deborah Needle, Barba-

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ra Wells • Irvington: Sherry Wiggs • LaGrange: Nicole Boisvert, Lori Rheingold, Ryan Christopher Schwarz • Larchmont: Pollena Forsman • Riverside: Linda Robinson Blackwell • Rye: Christine Hazelton, Lisa Murphy, Joan O’Meara • Scarsdale: Laura Miller • White Plains: Biagio (Gino) Bello, Tony Murphy • Yorktown – Jefferson Valley: John Kincart Founded in Bronxville, New York, in 1888, Houlihan Lawrence is a family-run company headquartered in Rye Brook with 1,450 employees deeply committed to technological innovation and client service. The firm has 30 offices serving Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Columbia, Ulster and Greene counties in New York and Fairfield and Litchfield counties in Connecticut. FCBJ

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Assisted Living Services Inc. (ALS), one of Connecticut’s top-rated homecare agencies, received the 2022 Best of Home Care–Leader in Experience Award from Home Care Pulse. This award is the highest recognition by Home Care Pulse and is given to select home care businesses that consistently rank among the very highest in 10 or more quality metrics. As a Leader in Experience, the family-owned and operated firm is now recognized among the top 10% of home care providers participating in the nationwide Home Care Pulse Experience Management Program. To qualify for this award, 10% of ALS clients and caregivers were interviewed each month by Home Care Pulse. Over a 12-month period, the company received high-client and caregiver satisfaction rat-

ings in a variety of areas. “We consider this to be the People’s Choice Awards of the homecare industry in that it’s based on both customer and employee feedback,” said Mario D’Aquila, chief operating officer of ALS. “Not only does it indicate that we’re delivering exceptional care to our elderly clients, but also that we’re continually investing in our caregiver employees to enhance that experience….” “At Home Care Pulse, our mission is to help home care businesses create an experience that goes beyond client and caregiver expectations,” said Todd Austin, president of Home Care Pulse. “When we see agencies like Assisted Living Services that have so effectively provided outstanding care and employment experiences, we know we’re on the right

track. The company has worked extremely hard to prioritize high-quality care and employment and their work hasn’t gone unnoticed. This award allows them to show proof of quality to potential clients and caregivers.” Since 1996, ALS in Cheshire and Westport has provided quality care to residents across Connecticut. Its unique CarePlus program blends personal care by more than 600 employees and caregivers with technological safety and monitoring devices from sister company Assisted Living Technologies Inc. ALS was ranked on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and recognized by Home Care Pulse® as a “Best of Home Care Leader In Excellence,” a designation given to the best home care providers in the nation.

NYS FUNDS FOR WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The city of Peekskill has been awarded more than $800,000 in funding from the New York State Regional Economic Development Council through its Water Quality Improvement Project program for inflow and infiltration sewer line replacement. The project will separate 12 catch basin stormwater connections from its sanitary sewer system to reduce the amount of stormwater that flows with sewage to the county wastewater treatment facility. This would help improve the city’s infrastructure and water quality in the Hudson River. The separation requires the installation of 3,000 feet of new stormwater pipes, which are also covered by the grant. City of Peekskill Mayor Vivian McKenzie said, “These funds will enable the city to improve its infrastructure, preserve the health and safety of our residents and allow for continued economic growth.”

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Dr. Joseph Haddad, an otolaryngologist, was elected to full equity partner status at ENT and Allergy Associates LLP (ENTA), headquartered in Tarrytown. He joined ENTA in 2017 after serving as founding director of the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Children’s Hospital of New York-Presbyterian. He also served as professor and vice chairman, Department of Otolaryngology at Columbia University Medical Center. He is a board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric otolaryngologist who received his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Wesleyan University, and his M.D. from New York University School of Medicine. He trained in general surgery and otolaryngology at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and completed a two-year NIH-sponsored fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at Children’s Hospital, University of Pittsburgh. ENT and Allergy Associates has more than 220 physicians practicing in 44 office locations in Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, Rockland, Nassau, and Suffolk counties, as well

Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County will celebrate Black History month with its first free virtual event of its four-part CEO Speaker Series on Wednesday, Feb. 16, from noon to 1 p.m. Moderated by Carolyn Vermont, Habitat CEO, the series will be an opportunity for attendees to hear from community leaders of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The event will feature keynote speaker Dwayne Smith, Ph.D., CEO, Housatonic Community College, a firm believer in the transformative power of education and the importance of higher education in shaping the trajectory of individuals’ lives. In May 2020, the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education appointed Smith to the CEO position at Housatonic Community College, a nationally recognized institution of excellence, which was named the Dream Leader Institution. Register to attend this free virtual event at bit.ly/CEOseries1.

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as New York City and northern/central New Jersey. The practice sees more than 90,000 patients per month.

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HGAR CEO CITED AS MOTIVATOR Richard Haggerty, CEO of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors®, Inc. (HGAR) and president and chief strategic growth officer of OneKey® MLS, has been selected as a RISMedia 2022 Real Estate Newsmaker. The annual recognition, now in its fifth year, showcases key influencers making headlines for their contributions to the real estate industry and their efforts to positively affect the consumers and communities they serve. Haggerty was named a “motivator” by RISMedia and listed among “those who inspire.” As CEO of one of the largest Realtor associations in the U.S., Haggerty is a vocal advocate for ethics, diversity, affordable housing and giving back to the community. A staunch supporter of fair housing, he and HGAR advocated for 25 years for the “Co-op Disclosure Bill,” signed into law in Westchester County in 2021, to prevent housing

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discrimination. Haggerty also was instrumental in creating OneKey® MLS, the New York-metro area’s first regional multiple listing service. Launched with the Long Island Board of Realtors in 2018, OneKey® MLS has more than 45,000 subscribers and serves Manhattan, Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Orange, Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx. Haggerty began his career with the Westchester County Board of Realtors, which merged with the Putnam County Association of Realtors in 2009, creating the Westchester/Putnam Association of Realtors (WPAR). In 2012, WPAR merged with the Rockland County Board of Realtors and Orange County Association of Realtors, creating the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors. In January 2017, HGAR merged with the Manhattan Association of Realtors,

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establishing an HGAR chapter in Manhattan, and in 2020 merged with the Bronx-Manhattan North Association of Realtors to create the Bronx Chapter of HGAR.

Richard Muskus Jr., has been welcomed as senior vice president, chief lending officer and director of business banking at First County Bank in Stamford. He will be succeeding Sara Tucker who will retire at the end of March. With more than 30 years of community banking experience working throughout southern Connecticut and the New York-metro area, Muskus joins First County Bank from Carver Federal Savings Bank. Previously he held roles as president and chief lending officer of Patriot Bank. At First County Bank, he will be responsible for business development, loan production and portfolio management and provide support for small businesses seeking community development opportunities. Muskus received his Bachelor of Science degree from Bentley University. First County Bank, headquartered in Stamford for more than 170 years, is an independent mutual community bank with 16 branches in Stamford, Nor-

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Good Things NY REGIONAL MANAGING PARTNER NAMED AT ACCOUNTING FIRM Headquartered in New York City, with offices in North America, Europe, Asia and the Metaverse, Prager Metis an affiliate of Prager Metis International LLC, one of the nation’s fastest-growing accounting and advisory firms offering a full range of accounting, audit, tax, consulting and international services has promoted Stuart H. Mayer to New York-metro regional managing partner. With more than 20 years in the accounting profession as regional managing partner Mayer will oversee the partners and principals in the New York-metro region. His key responsibilities will include growth, profitability, mentoring and new business and client development. He has received several professional

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recognitions, including Executive of the Month by “New York Real Estate Journal” and Top 40 Under 40 by the “Long Island Business Journal.”

ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN AND HEALTH CARE LEADER JOINS INTACT AMERICA BOARD “Routine male newborn circumcision Is detrimental to a child’s well-being,” says Kevin Nelson, MPH, a prominent advocate for children and CEO of Aetna Better Health of New York, a CVS Health plan, who has been elected to the Intact America Board of Directors. The announcement was made by Georganne Chapin, JD, founding executive director of the anti-circumcision organization. Nelson has spent more than 30 years in the health care and humanitarian fields and is passionate about protecting children’s health and welfare. He now will contribute to Intact America’s growing influence as the nation’s largest organization working to end the routine circumcision of baby boys. The announcement about Nelson comes at a time when more Americans are questioning why the United States is the only Western country to routinely circumcise its baby boys. “I compare circumcision to cigarettes and seatbelts,” Nelson said. “There was a time when smoking cigarettes was encouraged and we drove cars without seatbelts. But we know better now. As more Americans open their minds and learn the truth about routine newborn

HOORAY FOR WITHERELL NURSING HOME

John Mastronardi, executive director of the Nathaniel Witherell – a nonprofit 202-bed health care facility located on 20 acres in Greenwich and owned and operated by the town of Greenwich for 116 years – recently announced that the facility is enjoying some hard-earned good news. “The fact is,” Mastronardi said, “we are not only in the black, we are projecting revenue of $30 million for 2022, with operating expenses at $21.3 million. At the current rate of operational function and fiscal protocol, we anticipate publishing net revenue for fiscal year 2022 of $1.1 million, exceeding all expectations by $3 million. This puts the Witherell in the strongest position that it has been in for many, many years.” A few weeks ago, the Nathaniel Witherell was named among the top 8% of U.S. skilled nursing home facilities to be recognized by “U.S. News & World Report” as a Best Nursing Home

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for 2021-2022, and earned the highest possible ranking for its short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services and facilities. Mastronardi also said, “The Witherell just won back another star from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, making this a fourstar facility….”

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circumcision, it too, will become a relic of the past.” Previously Nelson was vice president for corporate partnerships for the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. Before that he was an officer at Hudson Health Plan, where he launched one of the first Children’s Health Insurance Plans in New York state. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh and an MPH in health policy and management from Yale University, which recently awarded him the Yale Medal, the highest honor presented by the Alumni Association for outstanding individual service to the university. Intact America is the largest national advocacy group working to end involuntary child genital cutting in America.

Dr. Brian D. Nicholas is the new director of hearing and balance at White Plains Hospital Physicians Associates. Board-certified in otolaryngology/ENT and neurotology, Nicholas brings clinical, academic and research experience to the practice. He will see adult and pediatric patients for the treatment of hearing loss, ear infections, balance disorders and skull base tumors. He specializes in medical and surgical treatment of hearing and balance disorders, including the latest in cochlear implantation – a first for White Plains Hospital. Nicholas received his medical degree from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, completed his internship and residency at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, and a twoyear fellowship in otology, neurotology and skull base surgery at the University of Virginia. A fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the Triological So-

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The Construction Institute in East Hartford has chosen its panelists for its 2022 Visionaries Forum, which will take place on the afternoon of March 10 at the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford. The event is open to the public. The panelists include: • James Chong, moderator, director, digital innovation consulting, AECOM. • Jit Kee Chin, executive vice president, chief data and innovation officer, Suffolk Construction Co. • Hal Hinkle, CEO, BamCore. • Mania Aghaei Meibodi, assistant professor of architecture, University of Michigan. • Curtis Rodgers, principal, Brick & Mortar Ventures and founder, The Society for Construction Solutions. The Construction Institute is a nonprofit organization of diverse professionals dedicated to creating a learning and dynamic industry landscape. Each year its Forum brings together thought leaders on the cutting edge of the industry. This year’s visionaries are experts in industrialized construction, disruptive computational design and robotic hybrid fabrication, leveraging big data and advanced analytics to improve performance and innovative, sustainable materials.

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Facts & Figures U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT White Plains & Poughkeepsie Local business cases, Feb. 2 - 8 Trustee for TNT Transport and Logistics Inc., New City vs. Roshan Kuriakose, West Haverstraw, 22-7011-RDD: Adversary proceeding in TNT Chapter 7 (20-22221), fraudulent transfer. Attorney: Howard P. Magaliff. Marianne B. Waldron, Monroe, re. Braunagel & Braunagel Inc., Port Jervis, 22-350567-CGM: Chapter 11, assets $1,093,042, liabilities $467,561. Attorney: Michelle L. Trier.

U.S. DISTRICT COURT, White Plains Local business cases, Feb. 2 - 8 Nicky and Son Corp., White Plains, et al, vs. Sterling Luxury Group, West Hempstead, et al, 22-cv-6079-KMK: Insurance, removal from Westchester Supreme Court. Attorney: Matthew S. Aboulafia. 4-Ten Realty, White Plains vs. Wells Fargo Bank, Charlotte, North Carolina, 22-cv-901-PMH: Fraud, removal from Westchester Supreme Cour., Attorney: Michael J. Barnaby. Jose Hernandez, Spring Valley vs. El Bandido Restaurant Inc., Spring Valley, et al, 22-cv-927KMK: Fair Labor Standards Act. Attorneys: Alexander T. Coleman, Michael J. Borrelli, Danielle Petretta.

Quest Diagnostics Inc., Secaucus, New Jersey vs. Adria at Riverside Rehabilitation & Nursing, Yonkers, 22-cv-957-VB: Breach of contract. Attorney: Peter J. Glennon. Quest Diagnostics Inc., Secaucus, New Jersey vs. Sprain Brook Manor Rehabilitation, Scarsdale, 22-cv-962-PMH: Breach of contract. Attorney: Peter J. Glennon. District 9 Painting Industry Insurance and Annuity Funds, White Plains vs. Turner Construction Co., et al, 22-cv-978-VB: Civil enforcement of employee benefits. Attorney: Dana L. Henke. Internet Media Interactive Corp., New Castle, Delaware vs. Trusted Media Brands Inc., White Plains, 22-cv-982-VB: Patent infringement. Attorney: Timothy J. Haller. Grundman Mechanical Systems Inc., Thornwood vs. Western Surety Co., Chicago, 22-cv-998-CS: Miller Act. Attorneys: Michael E. Greenblatt, Costas Cyprus. Gwen Sullivan, New York vs. Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc., Tarrytown, et al, 22-cv1049-NSR: Class action, fraud. Attorneys: Daniel H. Markowitz, Mindy Dolgoff, Jason P. Sultzer. Joseph Suozzo, Bronx vs. Beck Chevrolet Co., Yonkers, et al, 22-cv-1071: Contract. Attorney: pro se.

DEEDS Above $1 million 38 Park Hill Avenue LLC, Suffern. Seller: WCY Management LLC, Clifton, New Jersey. Property: 38 Park Hill Ave, Yonkers. Amount: 1.4 million. Filed Feb. 2.

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Axelrod, Alan D. and Jane L. Axelrod, Miami Beach, Florida. Seller: Opra III LLC, Harrison. Property: 120 Old Post Road, Rye. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Feb. 1. Della, Francine Kristine Della, Briarcliff Manor. Seller: Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc., Morris Plains, New Jersey. Property: 120 Scarborough Road, Ossining. Amount: $2 million. Filed Feb. 3. EPC Trevi LLC, Toledo, Ohio. Seller: Watermark Rivervue Owner LLC, New York City. Property: 3 River St., Eastchester. Amount: $28.6 million. Filed Feb. 2. Giannattasio, Robert D. and Margaret Giannattasio, Tarrytown. Seller: HH River House II LLC, Greenwich, Connecticut. Property: 45 Hudson View Way, Greenburgh. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Feb. 1.

Below $1 million 33 Penny Lane LLC, White Plains. Seller: Edwin Kuo, Pleasantville. Property: 33 Penny Lane, Greenburgh. Amount: $872,000. Filed Feb. 1. 38 CRI Properties LLC, New Rochelle. Seller: SCS 33 Brook Realty LLC, Yonkers. Property: 189 Brook St., Eastchester. Amount: $779,000. Filed Feb. 1. ADVIC LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: Florence Ionta, Mount Vernon. Property: 118 Valentine St., Mount Vernon. Amount: $333,000. Filed Feb. 3. Alokush, Amjad Ghazi, Yonkers. Seller: Petrozza Realty LLC, Yonkers. Property: 124 Seminary Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $530,000. Filed Feb. 1.

Jamal, Ibrahim, Ossining. Seller: M&A Estate Development Corp., Croton-on-Hudson. Property: 1216 Albany Post Road, Cortlandt. Amount: $2.2. Filed Jan. 31.

A.Y.A. Associates LLC, New Richelle. Seller: R&G Arbitrio LLC, New Rochelle. Property: 234 Union Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $999,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Kelly, Patricia M., Rye. Seller: Opra III LLC, Harrison. Property: 120 Old Post Road, Rye. Amount: $1 million. Filed Feb. 2.

Big H Contracting Inc., Hopewell Junction. Seller: Katherine Scaramellino, Verplank. Property: 152 Fourth St., Cortlandt. Amount: $230,000. Filed Feb. 1.

LaFave, Nathan and Lindsay LaFave, Medford, Massachusetts. Seller: SSML LLC, New Rochelle. Property: 12 Maple Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $1 million. Filed Feb. 3.

Brown, Devon, Putnam Valley. Seller: 106E Nottingham Road LLC, Bedford Hills. Property: 106E Nottingham Road, Bedford. Amount: $205,000. Filed Feb. 2.

Mohegan Lake Realty LLC, Mohegan Lake. Seller: Route 6 Realty Holdings LLC, Mohegan Lake. Property: 1791 E. Main St., Yorktown. Amount: $2.7 million. Filed Feb. 2.

Canaan Land Christian Church Inc., New York City. Seller: 34 Cortlandt LLC, Purchase and Real South LLC, Pelham Manor. Property: 287 W. First St., Mount Vernon. Amount: $400,000. Filed Feb. 1.

Pinter, Kevin, Tarrytown. Seller: HH River House II LLC, Greenwich, Connecticut. Property: 45 Hudson View Way, Greenburgh. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Feb. 1.

Clarke, Tamika, New York City. Seller: 34 Alpine LLC, New York City. Property: 34 Alpine Road, Yonkers. Amount: $675,000. Filed Feb. 1.

Tamhankar, Kathryn Brust and Mangesh Satish Tamhankar, Brooklyn. Seller: Tavasani Holdings LLC, Scarsdale. Property: 8 Barclay Road, Greenburgh. Amount: $815,000. Filed Feb. 1.

Contreras, Amber, Port Chester. Seller: 23 Elmont Avenue Realty LLC, Port Chester. Property: 23 Elmont Ave., Rye. Amount: $650,000. Filed Feb. 3.

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Crest Equities LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: John R. Gadsen and Virginia Gadson, New Rochelle. Property: 110 Horton Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $250,000. Filed Feb. 1.

Minogue, Nina Lynn and Ryan Minogue, Harrison. Seller: 19 Cobb LLC, White Plains. Property: 16 Cobb Ave., White Plains. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Feb. 1.

Figueroa, Francis and Kimberly B. Havel, Mount Vernon. Seller: North 10 LLC, New City. Property: 44 N. 10th Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $556,000. Filed Feb.3.

Miranda, Manuel V., Mamaroneck. Seller: One Webster Avenue LLC, Harrison. Property: 20 Irving Place, Harrison. Amount: $825,000. Filed Jan. 31.

Fischer, Yanna and Michael Fischer, Ridgewood. Seller: RAS Closing Services LLC, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Property: 143 Ridgeway St., Mount Vernon. Amount: $610,000. Filed Feb. 3.

O’Connor’s Dreams LLC, Bronx. Seller: Ganesh Dat Totaram and Deokallie Totaram, Mount Vernon. Property: 354 10th Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $315,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Glauber, Shimmon, Monroe. Seller: CRK Group LLC, Mount Kisco. Property: 135 Beech St., Greenburgh. Amount: $760,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Paradise Grill & Lounge Inc., White Plains. Seller: Kenmore Francis, Mount Vernon. Property: 245 S. Sixth Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $390,000. Filed Feb. 1.

Greenberg, Alissa, Ardsley. Seller: 72 Stephens LLC, White Plains. Property: 72 Stephens Drive, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $759,000. Filed Jan. 2.

Torres, Usha and Axel Torres, Yonkers. Seller: 117 Bolmer Avenue LLC, Yonkers. Property: 117 Bolmer Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $565,000. Filed Jan. 31.

IGH Management LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: Spentor Realty LLC, Mount Vernon. Property: 151 Fulton Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $625,000. Filed Feb. 3. JMNR Realty LLC, Port Chester. Seller: Valletti Realty LLC, Copiague. Property: 44 Purdy Ave., Rye. Amount: $880,000. Filed Feb. 1. Kashen, Mark S. and Sharon Kashen, Delray Beach, Florida. Seller: Somers Crossings LLC, Goldens Bridge. Property: 22 Elderberry Court, Somers. Amount: $998,980. Filed Feb. 2. Martignetti, Ferdinand B., New Rochelle. Seller: Gugliemo Group LLC, New Rochelle. Property: N/A East Place, New Rochelle. Amount: $500,000. Filed Feb. 3. Martinez, Sergio and Dulce Zepeda, Yonkers. Seller: Philmaur Interiors Inc., Yonkers. Property: 2088 Central Park Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $510,000. Filed Feb. 1.

JUDGMENTS Aguilar, Alejandra, Port Chester. $5,235.94 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed Feb. 2. Allamby, Marbea J., Ossining. $2,184.13 in favor of Bureaus Investment Group Portfolio No 15 LLC, Northbrook, Illinois. Filed Feb. 4. Almonte, Yerika, Yonkers. $13,683.01 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed Feb. 3. Amaya, Eleazar J., Larchmont. $6,283.14 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Feb. 2. Aris, Kirkland F., Mount Vernon. $7,281.63 in favor of Citibank National Association, Sioux Falls. Filed Feb. 2.

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Facts & Figures Baldasare, Stacy, New Rochelle. $6,501.86 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed Feb. 3. Sagal Food, Bronx. $360,626.88 in favor of BBR Investments LLC, Newton Falls, Ohio. Filed Jan. 31.

LIS PENDENS The following filings indicate a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Acosta, Odilia D. and Rogelio W. Criollo, as owners. Filed by Bank of America National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $444,000 affecting property located at 164 Highland St., Port Chester. Filed Feb. 2. Emile, John T., as owner. Filed by CTF Asset Management LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $133,900 affecting property located at 38 Muir Place, New Rochelle. Filed Feb. 2. Gannuscio, Joseph Robert and Audrey M. Gannuscio, as owner. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $250,000 affecting property located at 66 Cordwood Road, Cortlandt Manor. Filed Feb. 2. Gillman, Kimberly Gross and Arthur Gillman, as owner. Filed Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $445,000 affecting property located at 294 S. Highland Ave., Briarcliff Manor. Filed Feb. 2. Moundroukas, Steve, as owner. Filed by U.S. Bank National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $260,000 affecting property located at 38 Hillside Ave., Yonkers. Filed Feb. 3.

Vicelich, Jayne J., as owner. Filed by the Board of Managers of Whisper Hill on the Hudson Condominium. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $48,803.44 affecting property located at 34 Windle Park, Unit 34, Tarrytown. Filed Feb. 4.

MECHANIC’S LIENS 10-28 Yonkers L.P., as owner. $10,337.16 in favor of Hertz Rentals Inc. Filed Feb. 2. Heathcote-Wiltshire Corp., as owner. $50,300 in favor of Schear Construction LLC, New York City. Property: in Scarsdale. Filed Feb. 2. Ivey, Alicia, as owner. $3,750 in favor of Lead Professionals Inc., Lakewood. Property: in Greenburgh. Filed Feb. 4. LL Parcel I LLC, as owner. $572,151.77 in favor of Construction Pros International, Newark, New Jersey. Property: in Mount Pleasant. Filed Jan. 31.

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

PARTNERSHIPS Ray Realty, 30 Garden Ave., Bronxville, c/o Fred A. Yannantuono, Fred Max Yannantuono and Bey Amy Rivero. Filed Jan. 31.

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS 193oeve, 465 Tuckahoe Road, No.1076, Yonkers 10710, c/o Shevohn N. Powell. Filed Feb. 2.

Brown Sugar Treats, 420 S. Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson 10520, c/o Lynn-Marie Lewis. Filed Feb. 4. BS Mentoring Services, 6 Overlook St., Third floor, Mount Vernon 10552, c/o Carolyn Bedford. Filed Feb. 1. Count It All Joy, 66 Claremont Ave., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Demique Isme. Filed Feb. 2. Curious-on-Hudson of Westchester, 77 Mendham Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson 10706, c/o Elizabeth McQuaid. Filed Jan. 31. Dauson Helping Hands, 41 Clinton Place, New Rochelle 10801, c/o Nicole Divon. Filed Feb. 1. Dragonfly Bookkeeping, 597 Croton Ave., Cortlandt Manor 10567, c/o Katy White. Filed Feb. 1. Elevate Apparel Co., 412 Bronx River Road, Apt. 3, Yonkers 10577, c/o Alex Torres. Filed Feb. 2. G & D Masonry Work, 262 E. Prospect Ave., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Diego Melo. Filed Feb. 3. Glamm’d By Manii, 53 Troy Lane, Yonkers 10701, c/o Imani Irew. Filed Feb. 1. Glow Tan, 1 Old Mamaroneck Road, White Plains 10605, c/o Ilona Kiara Tizedes. Filed Feb. 2. Hair By Alannanoel, 443 Tarrytown Road, White Plains 10607, c/o Alanna Scicolone. Filed Feb. 1. Hrndz-avalos Landscaping, 20 Bonnefoy Place, No. 7, New Rochelle 10805, c/o Luis Hernandez. Filed Feb. 3.

Arya’s Market, 26 Wolffe St., Yonkers 10705, c/o Paul Brown. Filed Jan. 31.

Junior’s Property Management, 291 Sherman Ave., Hawthorne 10532, c/o Douglas M. Minisci. Filed Feb. 3.

Avila & Sons, 502 Fayette Ave., Mamaroneck 10543, c/o Apolinar Avila. Filed Jan. 31.

MCP Drywall, 20 Alexander Ave., White Plains 10606, c/o Marcelo D. Benitez. Filed Feb. 4.

Michael A Wiener Attorney at Law, 1250 Central Park Ave., Yonkers 10704, c/o Michael A. Kent. Filed Feb. 1. Nostalgen Fine Wood Flooring, 177A Main St., No.379, New Rochelle 10801, c/o Sherwyn D. Lovell. Filed Feb. 1. Olliantec, 45 Pondfield Road, Apt. 6E, Bronxville 10708, c/o Robert Dinapoli. Filed Feb. 1. Pamelas Homemade Scented Candles, 300 Palisade Ave., Apt 2G, Yonkers 10703, c/o Pamela Williams. Filed Jan. 31. Prudencio Lechuga-home Improvements, 204 Travers Ave., Floor 1, Mamaroneck 10543, c/o Prudencio Lechuga. Filed Feb. 3. Pure Clothing Co., 412 Bronx River Road, Apt. 3F, Yonkers 10577, c/o Alex Torres. Filed Feb. 2. Ran Cleaning, 210 S. Third Ave., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Natalie A. Smith. Filed Feb. 1. Sandras Cleaning, 176 Weyman Ave., New Rochelle 10805, c/o Sandra G. Alonza. Filed Feb. 4. Variedades Preciosa, 30 Eastchester Road, Apt. 1G, New Rochelle 10801, c/o Artemio Gabriel Berdua. Filed Feb. 2. Westchester Pro Remodeling, 22 Maple Ave., Mount Kisco 10549, c/o Mario Coronado Mendez. Filed Jan. 31.

HUDSON VALLEY BUILDING LOANS Above $1 million South Road Facilities LLC, as owner. Lender: M&T Bank. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Feb. 3.

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Below $1 million Adriennelouise LLC, as owner. Lender: Bank of Millbrook. Property: in Red Hook. Amount: $700,000. Filed Feb. 3. Aneke, Onyemaechi, as owner. Lender: Primelending. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $423,730. Filed Feb. 3. Bedosky, Lawrence and Lisa Bedosky, as owners. Lender: Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. Amount: $425,000. Filed Feb. 3. Cirincione, Joshua and Natalie Prosser, as owners. Lender: Primelending. Property: in Walden. Amount: $217,589. Filed Feb. 1. Dellova, Vincent C., as owner. Lender: Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. Property: 56 Fleetwood Drive, Newburgh. Amount: $340,000. Filed Feb. 3. Patmar United LLC, as owner. Lender: Kiavi Funding Inc. Property: Poughkeepsie. Amount: $154,500. Filed Jan. 31.

DEEDS Above $1 million

24 First Street LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Alberto Lopez, Nyack. Property: 28 Partition St., Haverstraw. Amount: $312,000. Filed Feb. 1. 56 Woods Road LLC, Tivoli. Seller: Aidan Little, Tivoli. Property: in Red Hook. Amount: $315,000. Filed Feb. 3. 123 River Road LLC, White Plains. Seller: Ruth Sabel, Grandview-on-Hudson. Property: 123 River Road, Orangetown. Amount: $905,000. Filed Jan. 31. 2532 Route 55 Realty Group LLC, LaGrangeville. Seller: Ronnie E. Davis and Cheryl Kroll, Beekman. Property: in Beekman. Amount: $140,000. Filed Jan. 31. 3443 Fairview Connecticut LLC, Monroe. Seller: Hot Diggity Dog Inc., Milton. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $500,000. Filed Feb. 3. Arc of Grace Ministries Inc., Hopewell Junction. Seller: Elvira Cabrera and Ivan Cabrera, Pawling. Property: Pawling. Amount: $977,000. Filed Feb. 2. Blumenberg, Aharon, Spring Valley. Seller: 28 Paiken LLC, Monsey. Property: 28 Paiken Drive, Unit 101, Spring Valley. Amount: $990,000. Filed Feb. 3.

38 West Street LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: Francesco Giordano, New Rochelle. Property: 18 and 36A West St., Spring Valley. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Feb. 4.

Braun, Lipa and Nechumeh Braun, Spring Valley. Seller: 5-7 Hoffman LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 7 Hoffman St., Unit 202, Spring Valley. Amount: $935,000. Filed Feb. 2.

Chang, Timmy and Yang Lieu, Hyde Park. Seller: BDK3 Enterprises LLC, Hopewell Junction. Property: in Clinton. Amount: 4.8 million. Filed Feb. 1.

Brennan, Joseph M., Wappingers. Seller: Property Queens LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Wappingers. Amount: $141,000. Filed Jan. 31.

Below $1 million

Brincat, Anthony M., Astoria. Seller: 249 Main Street LLC, Armonk. Property: in Beacon. Amount: $419,000. Filed Feb. 2.

11 Acker Hook LLC, Rhinebeck. Seller: Jason Jones, Rhinebeck. Property: in Rhinebeck. Amount: $335,000. Filed Feb. 1. 12 Bird LLC, Monsey. Seller: James Collishaw, New City. Property: 12 Bird Place, Ramapo. Amount: $411,000. Filed Feb. 1.

Carmar Capital LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: 1010 Holdings LLC, Red Hook. Property: in Milan. Amount: $195,000. Filed Feb. 4. Carmel Place LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Carmine Angelo Belmonte and Giulia Belmonte, Poughkeepsie. Property: Poughkeepsie. Amount: $650,000. Filed Feb. 1.

Facts & Figures Cherry on Cherry LLC, Airmont. Seller: Oney Barron and George Barron, Airmont. Property: 221 Cherry Lane, Airmont. Amount: $460,000. Filed Feb. 1.

Mei Yin, Brooklyn. Seller: 249 Main Street LLC, Armonk. Property: in Beacon. Amount: $420,000. Filed Feb. 2.

Cove Road HV LLC, New York City. Seller: Christine M. Barnes, Rhinebeck. Property: in Hyde Park. Amount: $460,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Ramos, Jose and Leticia Ramos, Bronx. Seller: Blue Stream Properties LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Union Vale. Amount: $570,000. Filed Feb. 2.

DeMaio Builders Inc., New City. Seller: Cynthia M. Dinan, Valley Cottage. Property: 170 Water Edge, Clarkstown. Amount: $401,000. Filed Feb. 3.

R&J Restoration Inc., Putnam Valley. Seller: Florence P. Treulieb, Carmel. Property: 2408 Martingale Drive, Carmel. Amount: $210,000. Filed Jan. 31.

Diaz, Diana G., Sparkill. Seller: Palisades 9W LLC, Palisades. Property: 47 Van Terrace, Orangetown. Amount: $400,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Service, Shannon Lee and Sarah Louise Moseley, Sausalito, California. Seller: 348 Willow Glen LLC, Brooklyn. Property: in Milan. Amount: $695,000. Filed Feb. 2.

Gancfried, Chaim, Brooklyn. Seller: 27 West Spring LLC, Airmont. Property: 29 West St., Spring Valley. Amount: $850,000. Filed Feb. 3. Fajardo, Christopher Alejandro and Carolina Cecilia Coy, Mount Vernon. Seller: Ellian Properties LLC, Mahopac. Property: 8 Huntington Road, Carmel. Amount: $243,000. Filed Feb. 2. Felberbaum, Shayeh, Spring Valley. Seller: BSD Construction Company Inc., Spring Valley. Property: 32 Mezritch Road, Unit 202, New Square. Amount: $396,000. Filed Feb. 1. Garcia, Karla F. and Adolfo Antonio-Nunez, Salt Point. Seller: Boris Development Group Inc., Poughkeepsie. Property: in Hyde Park. Amount: $350,000. Filed Feb. 4. Kanner, Marc, Hurley. Seller: 25 Old Farm Road Development LLC, Pleasant Valley. Property: in Red Hook. Amount: $85,000. Filed Feb. 1. Kribgel Gardens LLC, Monsey. Seller: Ruby Ventures of Chestnut Ridge LLC, Chestnut Ridge. Property: in Chestnut Ridge. Amount: $550,500. Filed Feb. 3. Lebovits, Nuchem, Brooklyn. Seller: SMV 51 LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 6 Ash Lawn Ave., Ramapo. Amount: $835,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Solinsky, David Mayer, Spring Valley. Seller: 14 Youmans LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 14 Youmans Drive, Unit 202, Spring Valley. Amount: $995,000. Filed Feb. 1. Soriano, Andre and Edith Soriano, New York City. Seller: 17 Lake Road LLC, West Nyack. Property: 6 Hickory Hill Road, Clarkstown. Amount: $710,000. Filed Feb. 3. Stern, Yitzchock, Monsey. Seller: 20 Suffern Place LLC, Monsey. Property: 20 Suffern Place, Ramapo. Amount: $950,000. Filed Feb. 3. Steinmetz, Zvi, Spring Valley. Seller: Neil Associates LLC, Monsey. Property: 8 Neil Road, Unit 201, Ramapo. Amount: $828,000. Filed Feb. 2. TFP Realty LLC, Blauvelt. Seller: Rushcap Realty LLC, Tuxedo Park. Property: 27 N. Route 303, Clarkstown. Amount: $905,000. Filed Feb. 2. Weinreb, Yisroel and Sheryl Winreb, Chestnut Ridge. Seller: 17 Lawrence Place LLC, Chestnut Ridge. Property: 17 Lawrence Place, Chestnut Ridge. Amount: $800,000. Filed Feb. 1. Zelikovitz, Devorah, Brooklyn. Seller: Viola Ventures LLC, Chestnut Ridge. Property: 3117 Corner St., Spring Valley. Amount: $329,000. Filed Feb. 4.

JUDGMENTS Castro, Melissa K., New Windsor. $4,127.61 in favor Crown Asset Management LLC, Duluth, Georgia. Filed Jan. 31. Cooper, Amanda, Montgomery. $10,950.57 in favor of Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Kingston. Filed Feb. 1. Dart Design Inc., Monroe. $124,162.09 in favor of TD Bank, Falmouth, Maine. Filed Feb. 1. Dorvelus, Barbara, Spring Valley. $5,387.51 in favor of UHG I LLC, Williamsville. Filed Feb. 2. Felong, Jennifer, Walden. $9,444.25 in favor of Velocity Investments LLC, Wall, New Jersey. Filed Jan. 31. Galan, Ruben, New Windsor. $7,280.68 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed Jan. 31. Dejesus, Osvalod, Newburgh. $10,860.19 in favor of Mid-Hudson Valley Fed Credit Union, Kingston. Filed Jan. 31. Gia’s Mini Mart Inc., Montgomery. $19,000 in favor of Core Mark Holdin Company Inc., Gardiner, Maryland. Filed Jan. 31. Grecco, Danielle M., New City. $9,449.25 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Filed Feb. 1. Gross, Esther C., Spring Valley. $7,714.67 in favor of Department Stores National Bank, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed Feb. 2. Hall, Monte A., Walden. $17,969.07 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Filed Feb. 1. Hudson Group New York Corp., Spring Calley. $44,344.44 in favor of Investors Bank, Dunellen, New Jersey. Filed Feb. 3. Keifer, Jill, Newburgh. $6,806.62 in favor of American Express National Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah. Filed Jan. 31.

Kietur, Geoffrey C., Tappan. $8,813.03 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Filed Feb. 1.

Aereo Recon Uas, 5 Renton Road, Circleville 10919, c/o Peter J. Graziano. Filed Feb. 3.

Meme Mobile Car Wash, 58B Orange Turnpike, Sloatsburg 10974, c/o Ludner Derosier. Filed Feb. 2.

McDonough, Tara, Suffern. $5,760.79 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed Feb. 3.

A&S Cleaning Services, 8 Irene Court, Patterson 12563, c/o Betzy Amable Hernandez Lorenzo. Filed Feb. 2.

Mohammad Kabir Transportation, 16 Wesley Court, Newburgh 12550, c/o Mohammad H. Kabir. Filed Feb. 1.

Nelson, Harry D., Tarrytown. $7,692.33 in favor of Mid-Hudson Valley Fed Credit Union, Kingston. Filed Jan. 31.

Cacciola & Son Contractors, 19 Gross Court, Montgomery 12549, c/o Michael Cacciola. Filed Jan. 31.

Mossy Landscaping, 4 Path Way, Montgomery 12549, c/o Jesus Flores. Filed Jan. 31.

Castillo Taxi Service, 124B Camp Hill Road, Pomona 10970, c/o Hugo Hidalgo Castillo Riera. Filed Feb. 2.

Myrnas Adults Home, 15 Lafayette Ave., Middletown 10940, c/o Myrna I Rodriguez. Filed Feb. 1.

Chapin Taxi, 20 W. Church St., Spring Valley 10977, c/o Francis Galvin Garcia Olivares. Filed Feb. 2.

Nicole Car Service, 2 Alexander Ave., Spring Valley 10977, c/o Wilson P. Auqui Anguisaca. Filed Feb. 4.

Pena, Tanya R., Haverstraw. $5,265 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Filed Feb. 2. Schlosser, Rebecca L., Garnerville. $4,825 in favor JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Feb. 3. Schwartz, Goldy, Airmont. $32,341.54 in favor of Capital One Bank, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Feb. 3. Thomas, Reji, New City. $8,601.73 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed Feb. 2. Young, Rosetta, Middletown and David E. George, Highland. $18.683.48 in favor of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance, Bloomington, Illinois. Filed Feb. 1.

MECHANIC’S LIENS Armoni Inn & Suites, as owner. $4,284.30 in favor of Edgelandscape Inc., Orangeburg. Property: 329 Route 303, Orangeburg. Filed Feb. 3.

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

PARTNERSHIPS SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS

Clear & Clean, 18 Orchard St., Spring Valley 10977, c/o Yunus Unsal. Filed Feb. 4. Diego Enrique Santory, 14 Overlook Drive, Sloatsburg 10974, c/o Diego Enrique Santory. Filed Feb. 1. Grandview Studio, 1 Treeline Terrace, Nyack 10960, c/o Patricia Ann Solomon. Filed Jan. 31. Guzman Taxi Service, 64 Crikki Lane, Nanuet 10954, c/o Jesus Guzman-ramirez. Filed Feb. 3. EZ Buy Auto Sales, 12 Quassaick Ave., New Windsor 12553, c/o John L. Heffner. Filed Jan. 31. Jem Creative, 27 Clinton Drive, Washingtonville 10992, James Edwin Maddox. Filed Feb. 2. Julia’s Cleaning Service, 31 Broad St., Apt. 1, Haverstraw 10927, c/o Julia Munoz. Filed Feb. 2. KL Devine Services, 9 Humphrey Road, Greenwood Lake 10925, c/o Kerri Lynn Devine. Filed Feb. 3. Law Office of Elizabeth Brancati, 719 W. Nyack Road, Suite 31, West Nyack 10994, c/o Elizabeth Anne Brancati. Filed Jan. 31.

PG Hutchinson Consulting, 175 Wisner Ave., Apt. 8, Middletown 10940, c/o Peta Gaye Tamara Hutchinson. Filed Feb. 2. Quada Furniture & Décor, 6 Pond Hill Lane, Walden 12586, c/o Dana S. Livingston. Filed Feb. 3. Quick Trim Landscaping, 270 County Route 48, Thompson Ridge 10985, c/o Steven Richard Wieczorek. Filed Jan. 31. Reddy 2 Shop, East 280 Route 211, Suite 104-146, Middletown 10940, Reddy Yolanda Renee Parvatham. Filed Feb. 3. Regal Venal, 104 Concord Lane, Middletown 10940, c/o Alvin J. Rodriguez. Filed Feb. 1. Tamaqua Tavern, 103 Ford Lea Road, Minisink 10998, c/o Brenda J. Parent. Filed Feb. 2. Taste of Trini, 357 Old Forge Hill Road, Suite 500, New Windsor 12553, c/o Joanna N. Lochan. Filed Feb. 2. Yunga Taxi Service, 29 W. Hickory St., Spring Valley 10977, c/o Benancio Yunga Cela. Filed Feb. 1.

Acan Paca Car Services, 23 Lafayette St., Spring Valley 10977, c/o Angel Mesias Acan Paca. Filed Feb. 4.

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Facts & Figures BUILDING PERMITS Commercial 242 East Avenue LLC, Norwalk, contractor for 242 East Avenue LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 242 East Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Dec. 7. BLT Management LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Glover Borrower LLC 25. Create a vending nook at 801 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,992. Filed Dec. 14. Fairfield Roofing LLC, Norwalk, contractor for George Taiyanides. Strip existing roof and re-roof 363 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $24,500. Filed Dec. 13. Forman Industries, Norwalk, contractor for One Hundred Norwalk LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 100 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $758,000. Filed Dec. 10. G&T Norwalk LLC, Norwalk, contractor for G&T Norwalk LLC, Construct superstructure for three buildings at 93 Winfield St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,800,000. Filed Dec. 6. John Discala Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Aiken Preserve LLC. Construct 2 1/2 story single-family residence at 2A Caryn’s Way, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed Dec. 3. Living Colors Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Pfeiffer Yvorie. Renovate condominium kitchen and half bath at 18 Strathmore Lane, No.18, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Dec. 8. LVC LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Sandy J. Eisenberg. Renovate condominium, kitchen, bathroom and remove wall to make open space at 49 Southfield Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $50,813. Filed Dec. 13.

Items appearing in the Fairfield County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various sources, including public records made available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court system. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, no liability is assumed for errors or omissions. In the case of legal action, the records cited are open to public scrutiny and should be inspected before any action is taken. Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to: 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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Ready Imaging, Norwalk, contractor for Power Test Realty Company Ltd. Install LED fascia at 331 West Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed Dec. 8. Wharf LLC Sono, Norwalk, contractor for Wharf LLC Sono. Construct new off-street parking at 56 Chestnut St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $41,000. Filed Dec. 6.

Residential Elgin Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Elgin Group LLC. Remove existing roof and re-roof 1 Gregory Blvd., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Dec. 3. Gray, John P. and Linda Gray, Norwalk, contractor for John P. Gray. Update kitchen cabinets, counter, and bathroom. Replace windows at 15 Fourth St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Dec. 6. Hoffman, Douglas, Norwalk, contractor for Douglas Hoffman. Construct detached garage with dormers at 9 Richlee Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Dec. 3. Iannoe, Franco, Norwalk, contractor for Franco Iannone. Rebuild four-car garage at 7 Hawkins Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Dec. 2. Inside N Out Construction Corp., Norwalk, contractor for Cecil Chan. Remove siding, roof and window at 137 B W. Norwalk Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $29,475. Filed Dec. 6. Kloter Farms Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Paul D. Mariconda. Construct a new garage at 199 Highland Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $19,800. Filed Dec. 7. Lane, Peter and Lisa T. Lane, Norwalk, contractor for Peter Lane. Install new generator at 3 River Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Dec. 6. Max Out LLC, Norwalk, contractor for GR Clinton LLC. Remove wall between living room and kitchen at 39 Clinton Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $94,000. Filed Dec. 6. Properties 11 LLC Bel-Ray, Greenwich, contractor for Properties 11 LLC, Renovate two-family home at 17 Moshier St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed Dec. 2. Purdue Renovations LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Which Lane. Build a foundation at 38 Witch Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Dec. 2.

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Quindico LLC, Old Greenwich, contractor for Divya K. Narendra. Renovate existing single-family residence; add new family room and kitchen on first floor and bedroom, and bathroom on second floor at 8 Broad Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,000,000. Filed Nov. 19. Reeb, Christopher J., Norwalk, contractor for Debra G. Rosolen. Install a new generator at 21 Ells St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed Dec. 7. Regal Blu Pool & Spa LLC, Stamford, contractor for SBP Lower Cross LLC, Construct an in-ground swimming pool, spa and required safety barrier at 70 Lower Cross Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $110,000. Filed Nov. 9. Remodeling Consultants of Fairfield Inc., Mamaroneck, New York, contractor for Madhu and Vikas Mathur. Construct a front portico over existing platform and steps at 108 Glenville Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Dec. 2. Remodeling Consultants of Fairfield Inc., Mamaroneck, New York, contractor for Madhu and Vikas Mathur. Alter floor, add new door and stairs at loft area of accessory garage space and install exterior door and windows at 108 Glenville Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $110,000. Filed Dec. 6. Roa, Efrain and Aida Roa, Greenwich, contractor for Efrain and Aida Roa. Construct a new single-family dwelling with finished basement, attached three-car garage, covered patio, roof deck and elevator at 12 Turner Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,800,000. Filed Nov. 29. Roa1 Enterprises LLC, Poughkeepsie, New York, contractor for Road Enterprises LLC. Construct a new single-family dwelling with finished basement, attached two-car garage, rear patio, front covered porch at 27 Skylark Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $750,000. Filed Dec. 23. Rocco Pennella Landscaping Contractor Ltd., Mahopac, New York, contractor for Christmas Residence Trust. Perform replacement alterations at 100 Meadow Wood Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Nov. 12. Rogliano, Maria and Luigi F. Rogliano, Port Chester, New York, contractor for Maria and Luigi F. Rogliano. Construct a new single-family residence with finished storage in basement at 27 Etta Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed Nov. 1.

Rojas, Juan, Norwalk, contractor for Edward J. and Judith G. Rayner. Finish storage area in the basement and make it into a powder room with toilet and sink at 22 Birdsong Place, Riverside. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Dec. 15. RW Haggerty Pool Service Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Sean Glennan. Construct an in-ground swimming pool, spa and required safety barrier at 21 Winthrop Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $90,000. Filed Nov. 8. S&B Artisan Design LLC, Darien, contractor for Amira Louis Blake and Allison Beth Rifkin. Repair basement and create a new egress window in back bedroom at 120 Hillcrest Park Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $39,922. Filed Nov. 10. Scott Design Inc., Darien, contractor for David and Jean Ayres. Convert screened porch to enclosed living space for walk-in closet, storage and washer and dryer at 2 Marshall St., Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $82,000. Filed Nov. 10. SLS, Greenwich, contractor for Nina Etal Orrico. Add 1.5 bathrooms with a living area and wet bar at 29 Mead Ave., Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed Nov. 29. Sunrun Installation Services Inc., North Haven, contractor for Patsy and Karen Agonito. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 55 Cambridge Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,040. Filed Nov. 4. Taconic Builders Inc., Mamaroneck, New York, contractor for Christmas Residence Trust. Construct a new two-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom cottage over full basement at 100 Meadow Wood Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $850,000. Filed Nov. 8. Talin Inside Carpentry, Weston, contractor for Louise Braver, Add two pergolas; one at first-floor deck and one at lower-basement level at 37 Londonderry Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed Dec. 8. Tallman Building Company Inc., Southport, contractor for Peter C. and Rachel C. Goulding. Construct the addition of an indoor/outdoor room, sauna, bath and two-car garage, plus new windows, doors, roofing, siding and renovate bedrooms and baths at 1 MacPherson Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,116,695. Filed Dec. 17.

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Terenzio, Lisa, Stamford, contractor for Andrew Milstein. Expand kitchen and family room at rear of existing residence, install Carrier rooftop unit for indoor pool and new ductwork for five-system hydro air at 36 Birchwood Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $500,000. Filed Nov. 2. Tesla Energy Operations Inc., Rocky Hill, contractor for Kristen L Beck. Install roof-mounted solar panels and energy storage systems at 34 Etta Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $33,176. Filed Nov. 4. Veltri, Peter M., Greenwich, contractor for Peter M. Veltri. Construct a new car garage at 10 Tinker Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Nov. 24. Warrington Homes LLC, Darien, contractor for Heath Kotch. Construct of new accessory building/pool house on existing lot at 10 S. Crossway, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $180,000. Filed Nov. 12. Wernert Associates Inc., Cos Cob, contractor for Elizabeth O. and Timothy Duffy. Restore first floor damaged by flood water at 4 Plow Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $128,885. Filed Dec. 27. Westchester Modular Homes, Bethel, contractor for 36 Loughlin Ave LLC. Construct a new modular residence with crawlspace foundation, attached two-car garage, rear patio and covered front porch at 36 Loughlin Ave., Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $N/A. Filed Dec. 27. YV Handyman LLC, Stamford, contractor for Scott Macon and Jodie Neve. Construct a new full bathroom, steel post and drop beam on existing finished basement at 11 Kenilworth Terrace, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $57,000. Filed Nov. 3. Zaken, Jordan C. and Lindsay Zaken, Greenwich, contractor for Jordan C. and Lindsay B. Zaken. Construct a new seasonal pool house at 52 Dublin Hill Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed Nov. 12. Zeale, Peter, Greenwich, contractor for Peter Zeale. Add a second story to 28 Homestead Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $210,000. Filed Dec. 21.

COURT CASES Bridgeport Superior Court

Cabanas Perez, Jose, et al, Stamford. Filed by Lindsey Ferguson, Ridgefield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller Rosnick D’Amico August & Butler PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-21-6111500-S. Filed Nov. 24. Edwards, Richards J., Bridgeport. Filed by Eddie Morales, Shelton. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tortora Law Firm LLC, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-21-6111513-S. Filed Nov. 24. Lugo, Hector, Bridgeport. Filed by Tyrone Timmons, West Haven. Plaintiff’s attorney: Nicholas R Nesi, East 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. FBTCV-21-6111943-S. Filed Dec. 16. Riccio, Peter, et al, Trumbull. Filed by Jessica Milford, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller Rosnick D’Amico August & Butler PC, Bridgeport. 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. FBTCV-21-6111504-S. Filed Nov. 24. Torrez Zenteno, Raul Wilson, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Filed by Bruce Pelote, Brooklyn, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: Nicholas R Nesi, East 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. FBTCV-21-6111751-S. Filed Dec. 8.

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Facts & Figures Israel, Ira, Santa Monica, California. Filed by Scarlett Lewis, Sandy Hook. Plaintiff’s attorney: Papcsy Janosov Roche, Norwalk. Action: The plaintiff received therapy sessions from the defendant after the loss of her son. The plaintiff revealed to the defendant that she was contemplating writing another book about the loss of her son. The defendant offered to become a co-author and assist her with the book at the same fee she paid for assistance with her previous book. The plaintiff gave a check to the defendant, which was immediately cashed. However, the plaintiff realized from ongoing communications with the defendant that his intention was not to assist her with writing the book, but rather, to take over the book for himself and use it to promote his own theories. The plaintiff demanded a refund of the money paid and the defendant refused to pay back. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other d further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-22-6041725-S. Filed Dec. 29. Nickol, Lori, New Fairfield. 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 then failed to make payments. 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-216041450-S. Filed Dec. 2. Salas, Melody, New Fairfield. Filed by Capital One Bank NA, Richmond, Virginia. Plaintiff’s attorney: London & London, Newington. Action: The plaintiff is a banking association that issued a credit account to the defendant who agreed to make payments for goods and services. The defendant failed to make payments. 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-216041423-S. Filed Nov. 30. Tuttnauer USA Company Ltd., et al, Hauppague, New York. Filed by Elise Burandt, Brookfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: McCarthy & Taylor LLP, New Milford. Action: The plaintiff suffered steam burns from defective sterile equipment developed by the defendant. 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. DBDCV-21-6041396-S. Filed Nov. 23.

Valeri, Miguel, Newtown. Filed by Progressive Casualty Insurance Co., Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Plaintiff’s attorney: Greene Law PC, Farmington. 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. DBDCV-22-6041734-S. Filed Jan 3.

Stamford Superior Court Hemingwau, Heide, et al, Norwalk. Filed by Bartlomiej Jakubiec, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Pickel Law Firm LLC, Stamford. 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-22-6054765-S. Filed Dec. 21. Green, Eric J., et al, Monroe. Filed by Bardhyl Ukcamaj, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Pickel Law Firm LLC, Stamford. 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-22-6054768-S. Filed Dec. 21. Pagani, Kevin, et al, Norwalk. Filed by Richard Caban, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP, Stamford. 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-21-6054422-S. Filed Nov. 22. Palm Beach Tan Inc., et al, Coppell, Texas. Filed by Jillian Cummings, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Goff Law Group LLC, West Hartford. Action: The plaintiff was lawfully on the premises as a business invitee of the defendant. While the plaintiff was in the spray tanning booth, the booth filled with a foul odor and smoke. The Plaintiff exited the booth as quickly as possible, but was forced to inhale the smoke and foul, dangerous air inside the spray tanning booth. As a result, the plaintiff suffered damages and 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-21-6054604-S. Filed Dec. 7.

Toure, Joahd, et al, Stamford. Filed by John Cooper, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: John R Harness, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff and defendant entered into an agreement for the purchase and sale of a premise. The defendants breached the agreement and are in default and the plaintiff suffered damages. 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. FSTCV-21-6054389-S. Filed Nov. 17.

DEEDS

Lozano, Mariano Carlos, Riverside. Seller: Home Sweet Home LLC, Greenwich. Property: June Road, Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed Dec. 28. Sono Bouton Street LLC, Stamford. Seller: Michael Faugno and Jason Faugno, Stamford. Property: 92 Burwood Ave., Stamford. Amount: $820,000. Filed Dec. 29. The Residences LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Susan J. Parent, Greenwich. Property: 11 Rex St., Greenwich. Amount: $720,000. Filed Jan. 5.

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172 Valley LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Paul M. Kaleta and Ariana G. Kaleta, Greenwich. Property: 172 Valley Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1,300,000. Filed Jan. 3.

Bluhm, Christian Erich and Monique Bluhm, Greenwich. Seller: Scott P. Seidelmann and Sara B. Seidelmann, Greenwich. Property: 16 Grant Ave., Old Greenwich. Amount: $0. Filed Jan. 6.

AMG PUB II LLC, Mount Vernon, New York. Seller: Ancker LLC, Stamford. Property: 38 W. Broad St., Stamford. Amount: $4,550,000. Filed Dec. 29. Ciambrello, Gaetano, Trumbull. Seller: 45 Little Fox Lane, Westport LLC, Fairfield. Property: 1093-1097 Reef Road, Fairfield. Amount: $900,000. Filed Jan. 3. Geotes, Christopher Enio and Marie Ann Geotes, Stamford. Seller: 109 Studio Road LLC, Greenwich. Property: 109 Studio Road, Stamford. Amount: $725,000. Filed Dec. 27. Gizzo, Salvatore, Harrison, New York. Seller: DCJE Inc., Greenwich. Property: 151 Hamilton Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $910,000. Filed Jan. 6. GNR Investments Corp., Fairfield. Seller: Gary J. Zingo, Palm City, Florida. Property: 80 Philemon St., Fairfield. Amount: $150,000. Filed Jan. 6. Gurrera, Vincent, Elmsford, New York. Seller: Hyland Gallagher LLC, Port Chester, New York. Property: 37-39 Sinawoy Road, Cos Cob. Amount: $740,000. Filed Dec. 30. Island 8689 LLC, Palm Beach, Florida. Seller: Elizabeth L. Daniels, New York, New York. Property: Niesen Island, Byram Harbor, Byram. Amount: $1,000,000. Filed Dec. 29. Knight & Grabowski Properties LLC, Stamford. Seller: Frank Ralph Bongiorno, Darien. Property: 79 Hardesty Road, Stamford. Amount: $725,000. Filed Dec. 29.

Bridge III, Samuel F. and Leslie R. Bridge, Greenwich. Seller: Samuel F. Bridge and Leslie R. Bridge, Greenwich. Property: 45 Birch Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 28. Budkins, David and Eve Budkins, Greenwich. Seller: Marylinne A. Stratton, Greenwich. Property: 65 Stonehedge Drive South, Greenwich. Amount: $1,425,000. Filed Jan. 4. Buffer, Michael D. and Kelsey E. Buffer, Astoria, New York. Seller: Julianne Schoenfeld, Stamford. Property: 74 Old Barn South, Stamford. Amount: $465,000. Filed Dec. 27. Certilman, Carolyn Fay and Joel Jeffrey Martin, Old Greenwich. Seller: Benito Pisano and Rosalba Pisano, Cos Cob. Property: 95 Bible St., Greenwich. Amount: $1,106,625. Filed Jan. 6. Chouery, Alexandre, Greenwich. Seller: Allegra E. McBane-Sanchez and Michael S. Sanchez, Greenwich. Property: 1 Idlewild Manor, Greenwich. Amount: $790,000. Filed Dec. 29. Ciulei-Marin, Andra and Gabriel Marin, Long Island City, New York. Seller: Dale H. Keiter and Gale Coren Keiter, Boca Raton, Florida. Property: 75 Taconic Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1,212,500. Filed Dec. 30. Cucharale, Nicholas and April Cucharale, Greenwich. Seller: Veronique Casimir-Lambert, Greenwich. Property: 77 Indian Harbor Drive, Unit A, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 6.

Friedman, Scott T. and Samantha Scoca, Stamford. Seller: Maria Castellano, Fort Meyers, Florida. Property: 26 Weed Hill Ave., Unit K, Stamford. Amount: $395,000. Filed Dec. 29. Gibson, Benjamin T. and Angela Gibson, Westport. Seller: Carolina M. Mata, Fairfield. Property: 331 Riverside Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $1,050,000. Filed Jan. 5. Glen Jr., Jairo, Yonkers, New York. Seller: Paul Wahrenburg and Marcia Wahrenburg, Redding. Property: 171 N. Water St., Greenwich. Amount: $770,000. Filed Jan. 4. Goldstein, Randi L., New York, New York. Seller: Robert Costanza, Westport. Property: 2145 Burr St., Fairfield. Amount: $1,798,000. Filed Jan. 4. Hallock, Maureen Miller, Fairfield. Seller: Szabolcs Varga and Aniko Moinar-Varga, Fairfield. Property: 74 Spinning Wheel Road, Fairfield. Amount: $850,000. Filed Jan. 4. Hansen, Leah and Ryan Hansen, Fairfield. Seller: Matthew A. Hall and Rebecca L. Hall, Fairfield. Property: 32 Woodside Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $615,000. Filed Jan. 5. Jackson, Nicole, Stamford. Seller: Joshua E. Prince and Melinda Prince, Trumbull. Property: 392 Jefferson St., Fairfield. Amount: $545,000. Filed Jan. 5. Joseph, Christa and John F. Hilaire, Stamford. Seller: Simon S. Nicolas and Karen G. Nicolas, Norwalk. Property: 59-61 Liberty St., Unit 18, Stamford. Amount: $424,000. Filed Dec. 30. Kumar, Narinder and Deepika Kumar, Stamford. Seller: Michael Altamura and Esther R. Altamura, Stamford. Property: 1603 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Amount: $1,630,000. Filed Dec. 28. Lane, Monica Reshaun, Stamford. Seller: Michael J. Gobbo, Norwalk. Property: 22 Leslie St., No. 1, Stamford. Amount: $225,000. Filed Dec. 30. LaSpisa, Vincent and Maria LaSpisa, Greenwich. Seller: Brian C. Ford and Kimberly Lake, Greenwich. Property: 10 MacKenzie Glen, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Dec. 30. Leonhardt, Anne, Stamford. Seller: Cynthia R. Winterle-Weir, Stamford. Property: 1260 Rock Rimmon Road, Stamford. Amount: $830,000. Filed Dec. 27.

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Marino, Stephen P., Cos Cob. Seller: Stephen P. Marino, Cos Cob. Property: 6 Pin Oak Lane, Cos Cob. Amount: $N/A. Filed Dec. 27. McBride, Joseph and Christine McBride, Trumbull. Seller: The First Church Congregational of Fairfield, Fairfield. Property: 127 Rowland Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,124,000. Filed Jan. 3. Meringolo, Richard A. and Kathleen Meringolo, Narragansett, Rhode Island. Seller: Robert Crawford and Kikimo Hodges, Greenwich. Property: Apt. 147, Putnam Hill Apartments, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 3. Mohrin, Nils D., Greenwich. Seller: Nils D. Mohrin, Greenwich. Property: 38 Washington Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 27. Mohrin, Nils D., Greenwich. Seller: Nils D. Mohrin, Greenwich. Property: 265 W. Broad St., Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 28. Murray, Erin and Thomas Joseph Winters Jr. Floral Park, New York. Seller: Steven W. Orgera and Ernest Orgera, Stamford. Property: 76 Crestwood Drive, Stamford. Amount: $535,000. Filed Dec. 29. O’Malley Jr, Thomas D. and Lillian M. O’Malley, Palm Beach, Florida. Seller: Thomas D. O’Malley and Lillian M. O’Malley, Palm Beach, Florida. Property: 9 Windrose Way, Greenwich. Amount: $N/A. Filed Dec. 28. Parmelee, Brian and Courtney Louise Sullivan, Fairfield. Seller: Caitlin B. Kneisel, Fairfield. Property: 45 Glover St., Fairfield. Amount: $782,000. Filed Jan. 6. Pauli, David L., Fairfield. Seller: Carolyn Pauli, Fairfield. Property: Unit 68, The Ridge, Fairfield. Amount: $975,000. Filed Jan. 6. Perez, Daisey and Derek S. Wellhausen, Trumbull. Seller: Amy E. Donohue, Fairfield. Property: 79 Barlow Road, Fairfield. Amount: $917,000. Filed Jan. 3. Rizzo, Robert and Frank Rizzo, Redding. Seller: Douglas H. Munson, Fairfield. Property: 9-10 Garden Court, Fairfield. Amount: $420,000. Filed Jan. 6. Rose Quinsee, Isobel Charlotte and Robert Carl Van Raamsdonk, Stamford. Seller: Dana L. Murphy, Stamford. Property: 35 Mill Stone Circle, Stamford. Amount: $825,000. Filed Dec. 29.

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Facts & Figures Ryan, Peter J., Greenwich. Seller: Allan Suchy, Greenwich. Property: 2 Homestead Lane, Unit 305, Greenwich. Amount: $199,774. Filed Jan. 3. Schellens, James and Katrina Schellens, Stamford. Seller: Margaret B. Larkin, Greenwich. Property: 117 Dingletown Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1,250,000. Filed Jan. 4. Sierra, Juan Felipe, Fairfield. Seller: Vernon R. Herald, Fairfield. Property: 28 Andrassy Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $480,000. Filed Jan. 3. Smith, Mabel Jennings and Christopher H. Smith, Vero Beach, Florida. Seller: Thomas I.H. Powel Jr., and Susan Powel Parks, Stratford. Property: 84 Salt Meadow Road, Fairfield. Amount: $860,000. Filed Jan. 5.

MORTGAGES Altamura, Luigi, Stamford, by Joseph J. Capalbo II. Lender: First County Bank, 117 Prospect St., Stamford. Property: 255 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford. Amount: $302,000. Filed Dec. 28. Blanchard Jr, Hartman E. and Tara W. Blanchard, Greenwich, by Frances Senna. Lender: Loandepot.com LLC, 26642 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, California. Property: 2 Finney Knoll Lane, Riverside. Amount: $1,033,900. Filed Dec. 30. Carroll, Charles F. and Laura Edmiston Carroll, Stamford, by Carolyn A. Fernandes. Lender: Bank of America NA, 101 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 333 Stamford Ave., Stamford. Amount: $1,132,000. Filed Dec. 29.

Tenente, Adriano, Stamford. Seller: Louting Fu and Yang Yang, Stamford. Property: 14 First St., Unit 14K, Stamford. Amount: $640,000. Filed Dec. 27.

Chiaranda, Emanuela Elsa, Fairfield, by Lisa Gioffre Baird. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, 150 Danbury Road. Ridgefield. Property: 45 Nordstrand Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $311,500. Filed Dec. 20.

Tsourakis, Constandinos and Alyson Spina-Tsourakis, Fairfield. Seller: Se Jeong Jang, Fairfield. Property: Lot 2, Brooklawn Park, Fairfield. Amount: $510,000. Filed Jan. 5.

Ciccone, Lisa, Fairfield, by Jeffrey Mishley. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, 850 Main St., Bridgeport. Property: 1795 Congress St., Fairfield. Amount: $250,000. Filed Dec. 23.

Turczyn, Zdenek and Daniela Hristova, Fairfield. Seller: Theresa M. Croteau, et al, Fairfield. Property: 157 Old Stratfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $240,000. Filed Jan. 6.

Ciulei-Marin, Andra and Gabriel Marin, Greenwich, by Theodore H. Shumaker. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, 6850 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio. Property: 75 Taconic Road, Greenwich. Amount: $909,375. Filed Dec. 30.

Wrotnowski, Arthur C., Killingworth. Seller: Arthur C. Wrotnowski, Killingworth. Property: 43 Clapboard Ridge Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 28. Zislis, Alex, Stamford. Seller: Anthony Matteis Jr., et al, Stamford. Property: 201 Highview Ave., Unit D2, Stamford. Amount: $250,000. Filed Dec. 28.

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Ferguson McCance, Elizabeth, Fairfield, by N/A. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank, 3050 Highland Pkwy., Fourth floor, Downers Grove, Illinois. Property: 1550 Fence Row Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $590,000. Filed Dec. 22. Friedman, Scott T. and Samantha Scoca, Stamford, by Tiffany Robertson. Lender: Loandepot. com LLC, 26642 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, California. Property: 26 Weed Hill Ave., Unit K, Stamford. Amount: $370,000. Filed Dec. 29.

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Gatsby CT LLC, Greenwich, by N/A. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank, 3050 Highland Pkwy., Fourth floor, Downers Grove, Illinois. Property: 2 Dempsey Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $5,362,500. Filed Dec. 27.

Olshan, John K. and Anne S. Olshan, Stamford, by CH Barrington. Lender: LoanSnap Inc, 3070 Bristol St., Suite 200, Costa Mesa, California. Property: 203 Mill Road, Stamford. Amount: $510,345. Filed Dec. 29.

Zislis, Alex, Stamford, by Pamela J. Papazidis. Lender: Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions LLC, 980 Hammond Drive, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia. Property: 201 Highview Ave., Apt. D2, Stamford. Amount: $200,000. Filed Dec. 28.

Hermann, Joseph R. and Erin W. Hermann, Fairfield, by John M. Eichholz. Lender: M&T Bank, 1 M&T Plaza, Buffalo, New York. Property: 744 Gilbert Highway, Fairfield. Amount: $695,000. Filed Dec. 22.

Picarillo, Justin and Jaclyn Picarillo, Fairfield, by Descera Daigle. Lender: US Bank National Association, 4801 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 256 Sturges Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,445,045. Filed Dec. 23.

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Johnson, Mark S., Greenwich, by Robert B. Potash. Lender: Keybank National Association, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio. Property: 14 Cross Lane, Cos Cob. Amount: $918,750. Filed Dec. 27.

Poillon, Janet M., Greenwich, by Vicki K. Johnson. Lender: Citibank NA, 1000 Technology Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri. Property: 9 Dartmouth Road, Cos Cob. Amount: $290,000. Filed Dec. 29.

LaSpisa, Vincent and Maria Teresa LaSpisa, Greenwich, by James Kavanagh. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, 101 N. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Property: 10 MacKensie GLN, Greenwich. Amount: $1,999,999. Filed Dec. 30.

Saunders, William B. and Trang V. Saunders, Stamford, by Kathryn L. Braun. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 105 Columbus Place, Apt. 9, Stamford. Amount: $181,600. Filed Dec. 27.

Markov, Alexander and Shirley Markov, Fairfield, by Seth J. Arnowitz. Lender: Webster Bank National Association, 436 Slater Road, New Britain. Property: 1100 Banks North Road, Fairfield. Amount: $250,000. Filed Dec. 21.

Smith, Chad Michael and Joanne Christena Smith, Fairfield, by Kathleen M. Dunn. Lender: LendSure Mortgage Corp., 15253 Avenue Science, San Diego, California. Property: 11 Stoneleigh Square, Fairfield. Amount: $497,138. Filed Dec. 21.

Matsko, Christopher M. and Susan E. Matsko, Greenwich, by Seth J. Arnowitz. Lender: Keybank National Association, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio. Property: 119 Hendrie Ave., Riverside. Amount: $1,560,000. Filed Dec. 28.

Tenente, Adriano, Stamford, by unreadable. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, 101 N. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Property: 14 First St., Unit K, Stamford. Amount: $576,000. Filed Dec. 27.

May, Mona P., Greenwich, by Gelucia Salamone. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, 850 Main St., Bridgeport. Property: 44 North St., Greenwich. Amount: $750,000. Filed Dec. 28.

Vitale, Ronald G., Fairfield, by David K. Kurata. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank, 1111 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 114 Hillcrest Road, Fairfield. Amount: $552,000. Filed Dec. 20.

Murray, Erin Marie and Thomas Joseph Winters Jr., Stamford, by Eileen M. Pate. Lender: Cliffco Inc., 70 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Suite 200, Uniondale, New York. Property: 76 Crestwood Drive, Stamford. Amount: $428,000. Filed Dec. 29.

Werbe III, Thomas C., Greenwich, by James Kavanagh. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 138 Old Mill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $117,000. Filed Dec. 29.

69 Stuart Avenue Norwalk, 25 Orchard Hill Road, Norwalk 06851, c/o Hugo Rivera Marin. Filed Jan. 3. Acosta Confections, 6 Landmark Square, Fourth floor, Stamford 06901, c/o Acosta Berg LLC. Filed Dec. 27.

Independent Landscaping, 20 Burwood Ave., Apt. 2, Stamford 06902, c/o Luis Rivera. Filed Dec. 21. Mattson and Canter Life Care Consultants, 466 Bedford Road, Armonk, New York 10504, c/o Empirical Consulting LLC. Filed Jan. 3. Mobility City of Fairfield County, 28 Knight St., Norwalk 06850, c/o Edward Infurna. Filed Jan. 5. NPH Prepaid Wireless Nene Photography, 16 West Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Wesner Midy. Filed Jan. 5.

Better Business Services, 16 Hillside Place, Unit H4, Norwalk 06854, c/o Joseph Benedetto Lofoco. Filed Jan. 3.

On Her Mission, 304 Main Ave., No. 307, Norwalk 06851, c/o Confident Lifestyles LLC. Filed Jan. 3.

BJ Ryan’s East, 1 1/2 Cove Ave., Norwalk 06855, c/o Willard Lawless. Filed Jan. 5.

Ronin Martial Arts Westport, 508 Westport Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Danielle Fratino. Filed Jan. 5.

Bronx House Pizza, 27 Ryan St., Stamford 06907, c/o Bronx House Pizza Corp. Filed Dec. 22.

Ryan’s Little Cubs Learing Center LLC, 23 Half Mile Road, Norwalk 06851, c/o Daneen Brown. Filed Jan. 3.

Carvel, 1060 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 06903, c/o Andrew Alexander. Filed Dec. 21. Dasco Supply, 43 Homestead Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Homans Associates Li LLC. Filed Dec. 22.

Safeguard Self Storage, 535 Hope St., Stamford 06906, c/o 535 Hope St., LLC. Filed Dec. 27. Zenfund, 2777 Summer St., Suite 306, Stamford 06905, c/o Michael Warshaw. Filed Dec. 27.

Enzo’s Italian Fine Foods, 2892 Summer St., Stamford 06905, c/o Enzo’s Italian Fine Foods LLC. Filed Dec. 21. Fast Personal Services, 1 Papp St., Apt. 2, Norwalk 06854, c/o Yeny K. Mendez. Filed Jan. 3. Gildardo Lobo Gildardo, 10 Nelson St., Unit 2, Stamford 06902, c/o G. Lobo Perez. Filed Dec. 27. Harry O’s, 137-139 Selleck St., Stamford 06902, c/o Silra Inc. Filed Dec. 21.

Software Engineer, Gartner, Inc., Stamford, CT. Design & implement cloud-based web applications including unit & integration testing. Req Bach’s deg or foreign equiv Comp Sci, Electrnc Engg or rel + 4 yrs post-bach’s progrssv rel work exp. To apply, mail resume to: Rynnetta. Klein@gartner.com & ref job code: 63484

Associate (Citadel Americas Services LLC – Greenwich, CT); Mult pos avail: Conduct differentiated, bottom-up fundamental fin res & analysis of companies, bus models & industries. F/T. Reqs a Bach degree (or foreign equiv) in Fin, Econ, Engin, CS or a rel field. Edu, train, or exp must include the follow’g: perform’g sell-side equity res, invstmnt banking, or invstmnt mngmnt; maintain’g detailed income statement models & relevant market data spreadsheets in MS Excel or sim; build’g, assess’g & manipulat’g models & communicat’g them to internal mngmnt & cross-functional stakeholders; analyz’g info in SEC docs, earn’gs transcripts & sell side res reports; conduct’g res projects that examine industry growth & competitive dynamics, includ’g regulatory & tax dvlpmnts; &, conduct’g meet’gs & phone calls to communicate with senior management of companies under coverage. Resumes: citadelrecruitment@citadel.com. JobID: 6109275.

LEGAL NOTICES 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

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 Meta Logistics LLC Art. If Org. Filed with SSNY On 1/12/2022. Offc. Loc: Weschester Cty.SSNY Desig. DeAngelo Williams as agent of LLC upon whine process against it maybe served SSNY shall mail process to the LLC 63 nobhill Dr Elmsford NY10523. Purpose:Any lawful purpose. #63059

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

Five Seventy Two, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 11/23/2021. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 590 Commerce St., Rear Entrance, Thornwood, NY 10594. General Purpose #63057

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 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

The Annual Return of the Leo Rosner Foundation, Inc. for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021 is available at its principal office located at Palm Beach Towers, 44 Cocoanut Row, Apt. A?303, Palm Beach, FL 33480, Telephone No. (561) 832?8176 for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days hereof. Principal manager of the Foundation is: William D. Robbins, Esquire #63060

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: Brianna Staudt LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/6/22. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 34 Sunnyside Avenue, Tarrytown, NY 10591. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #63063 Notice of Formation of 7 Cider Mill Circle, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/18/22. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Michael E. Fareri, 4 MacDonald Ave., Armonk, NY 10504. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #63064

Lawton Hill Sportsmen LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 1/12/2022. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 83 Dimond Ave., Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567. General Purpose #63065 The Annual Return of the Mucci Family Foundation for the year ended December 31, 2021 is available at its principal office located at c/o Shulman Jones & Company, 287 Bowman Avenue, Suite 236, Purchase, New York 10577 for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days hereof. Principal manager of the Foundation is: Robert Mucci #63066 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: 206 Smith LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on January 31, 2022. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to 206 Smith LLC, 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502. Purpose/ character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #63067

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: 206 Smith Manager LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on January 31, 2022. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to 206 Smith Manager LLC, 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502. Purpose/ character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #63068

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: 206 Smith Associates LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on January 31, 2022. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to 206 Smith Associates LLC, 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502. Purpose/ character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #63069

Notice of Formation of Y&Y Business Consultants of New York/New Jersey LLC filed with SSNY on 3/23/2021. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: P.O. Box 90, White Plains NY 10602. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #63070 181 Forest LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 11/30/2021. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Joseph Lorono, 350 Theodore Fremd Ave., Rye, NY 10580. General Purpose # 63045

Sealed bids will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the NYSDOT, Office of Contract Management, 50 Wolf Rd, 1st Floor, Suite 1CM, Albany, NY 12232 and will be publicly opened and read. Bids may also be submitted via the internet using www.bidx.com. A certified cashier’s check payable to the NYSDOT for the sum specified in the proposal or a bid bond, form CONR 391, representing 5% of the bid total, must accompany each bid. NYSDOT reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Electronic documents and Amendments are posted to www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/ opportunities/const-notices. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all Amendments are incorporated into its bid. To receive notification of Amendments via e-mail you must submit a request to be placed on the Planholders List at www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/const-planholder. Amendments may have been issued prior to your placement on the Planholders list. NYS Finance Law restricts communication with NYSDOT on procurements and contact can only be made with designated persons. Contact with non-designated persons or other involved Agencies will be considered a serious matter and may result in disqualification. Contact Robert Kitchen (518)457-2124. Contracts with 0% Goals are generally single operation contracts, where subcontracting is not expected, and may present direct bidding opportunities for Small Business Firms, including, but not limited to D/W/MBEs. The New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title IV Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to a written Department solicitation, request for proposal or invitation for bid that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award. BIDDERS SHOULD BE ADVISED THAT AWARD OF THESE CONTRACTS MAY BE CONTINGENT UPON THE PASSAGE OF A BUDGET APPROPRIATION BILL BY THE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. Please call (518)457-2124 if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the letting. Region 08: New York State Department of Transportation 4 Burnett Blvd., Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603 D264746, PIN 881544, Westchester Co., CULVERT REPLACEMENTS, Towns of New Castle, North Castle, North Salem & Yorktown., Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $200,000.00), Goals: MBE: 9.00%, WBE: 13.00%, SDVOB: 6.00%

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FEBRUARY 14, 2022

2022 Fairfield County

NOMINATE TODAY

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EVENT DATE:

June 16, 2022 WestfairOnline

NOMINATE A CANDIDATE (PERHAPS YOURSELF) WHO IS:

• Over 25 and under 40 years of age • A dynamic industry leader who’s part of the county’s business growth

• Living or working in Fairfield County and has not previously won this competition

For more information or sponsorship inquiries, contact Barbara Hanlon at bhanlon@westfairinc.com or 914-358-0766. For event information, contact Faime Muriqi at fmuriqi@westfairinc.com. CHAMBER PARTNERS: Darien Chamber of Commerce | Wilton Chamber of Commerce | Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce | Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce | Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce | Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce | Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce | Greenwich Chamber of Commerce | Bridgeport Regional Business Council | Stamford Chamber of Commerce

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