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$2 BILLION BLOCKBUSTER Small businesses (finally) seeing sunny skies ahead

Kaufman Astoria Studios shoots with BedRock, Silverstein Properties to remake five city blocks BY PETER KATZ pkatz@westfairinc.com

ention blockbusters that have come from Hollywood’s studios and “Gone with the Wind,” “Star Wars,” “E.T.,” “Avatar” and “Titanic” immediately come to mind. However, for a significant motion picture and

television production facility in the New York City metropolitan area, it’s a massive real estate project that could fit the blockbuster category in terms of cost, scope and impact in revitalizing an entire community. Kaufman Astoria Studios, the motion picture and TV production facility rejuvenated by real

estate developer George S. Kaufman in the 1980s, has joined with Silverstein Properties and BedRock Real Estate Partners to create Innovation QNS, a real estate development proposed for five blocks centered at the intersection of Steinway Street and 35th Avenue in Astoria,

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o say that small businesses have rebounded from the pandemic wouldn’t be precisely accurate — not only is Covid-19 still with us, but many small businesses didn’t go anywhere. But they are taking a

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more optimistic view, as warm weather means more outdoor dining for struggling restaurants, Connecticut’s March 19 easing of Covid-related restrictions has allowed for greater capacity at many facilities, and getting vaccines into arms continues to increase. “A lot of our clients are eager and ready to go back, full swing,” Joe Ercolano, state director of the Connecticut Small Business Development Center. Backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the center’s mission is to enhance economic development through management and technical advice

for small businesses. Since March 6, 2020, the development center has helped small businesses receive more than $137 million in emergency and nonemergency funding, supported 34,451 jobs and helped 174 businesses launch, Ercolano said. Between that date and Feb. 28, 2021, counseling and training was provided to 4,960 clients — more than double what it had been doing. The organization helped 1,420 businesses with emergency financing, totaling 700 emergency loans approved and $60.1 million in capital.

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Ridgefield’s Felicia Nowling brings her personal chef business to regional kitchens BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

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Ever since I was young, I’ve always been fascinated with the kitchen,” Felicia Nowling said. “My mom has stories of me at the age of six preparing a full-on breakfast for her and my father. Instead of watching cartoons on the weekends as a child, I would watch cooking shows, and some of the cooking shows highlighted the Culinary Institute of America. And I told my mom at a very young age that I was going to that school and be a chef.” And, indeed, Nowling’s childhood dream became a reality, receiving an associate’s degree from the Hyde Park-based school before receiving a bachelor’s in restaurant management from Johnson & Wales University and a master’s in hospitality management from Florida International University. Nowling landed in a corporate management training program with a major hotel chain and launched on a two-decade career in restaurant, banquet and hotel management, pausing only for three months after the birth of her son. But when her daughter was born, she made the decision to put her career on hold to become a stay-at-home mother. “I pretty much stayed in the kitchen and redeveloped my love for food cooking without the pressures of the work” aspect, she said. When her second child started school, Nowling acknowledged that transitioning back to her career would create a shaky worklife balance that she did not want to pursue. “My husband and I talked about what I could do and how I could do it,” she said. “And that’s where this idea came about for starting my own business. I’m still able to rediscover who I was after being with my daughter all day for six years straight, but on my terms in regards to flexibility and scheduling and being at home for my kids when I wanted to.” In 2018, as Nowling was preparing to launch the business named Creative Meals by Chef Felicia, a serendipitous bit of good

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luck came her way: She became aware of a family looking to hire a private chef. “That was a way for me to get my foot in the door, reestablish myself as a chef and get my confidence back in regards to knowing I can do this,” she said. “And then while I was cooking for them, I branched out and started to focus on serving families with meal prep.” Nowling and her family were living in North Salem at the time — they’ve since moved to Ridgefield and Creative Meals by Chef Felicia now serves families in Westchester and Fairfield counties. With her clients, Nowling brings different culinary strategies to each home. “I’m different in the aspect that I customize menus to each individual family,” she said. “I don’t have a standard menu that I send out to everybody and they get to pick and choose. I’m able to take any dietary restrictions FCBJ

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or concern and adjust it towards them.” Nowling handles the entire food preparation process in her clients’ kitchens. “I bring all of my equipment with me: I bring my own pots, pans, knives, cutting boards, spices, and I do the grocery shopping,” she continued. “I take over the kitchen and I’m there for about three or four-and-a-half hours for cooking, cooling down, packaging, leaving the refrigerator stocked with the food. And then I take everything with me, including my trash.” Nowlings’ clients primarily focus on dinners, although some have also requested lunch preparation as well. She cited her zucchini ravioli, enchiladas and quesadillas as being among her most popular dishes, noting that one client family “requests 70% of the menu to be the same with some variation.” She has also adjusted her meals to meet specific client

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dietary needs. “I know how to cook gluten-free, how to cook low sodium and how to prepare items paleo,” she said. Nowling has grown her business through word of mouth, referrals and online advertising. While the Covid-19 pandemic found many families moored at home, Nowling did not experience a drop in business. “Being that everyone is at home and there’s a lot more on their plate, I’ve definitely been blessed that my services have been utilized,” she said. “Because it’s just one less thing that they have to worry about. And being that most of the restaurants were shut down, you could still get a restaurant — quality meal without having to go out.”

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Bridgeport BMW dealer critical of ‘Tesla Bill’ BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

Bridgeport BMW car dealer is speaking out against the so-called “Tesla Bill,” which would allow electric vehicle manufacturers such as Tesla and Rivian to sell their automobiles directly to consumers. Tim Kraemer, executive vice president and general manager at BMW of Bridgeport, decried Senate Bill 127, “An Act Concerning the Sale of Electric Vehicles in the State,” as something whose passage would “hurt not only the auto industry, it will hurt the Connecticut consumer.” Speaking at a press event at his dealership at 43 North Ave. on March 22, Kraemer repeated past complaints by the nonprofit Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association that such statues would bypass Connecticut law and give such auto manufacturers an unfair advantage over existing dealerships. “The lack of a dealer network to ensure sales assistance and post-sales support would take advantage of people buying directly from a manufacturer in the event of a product/service problem,” Kraemer said. “Many current Tesla owners have shared stories about poor service and an inability to get service during nights and weekends. My mobile phone number is on our website and we are a 24/7 business because we live here and want to take care of our neighbors and fellow local business owners.” Many of the state’s statutes were passed as far back as the 1930s and were intended to protect independent auto dealers from auto manufacturers looking to own licensed dealerships and/or sell cars directly to consumers. Enacted when the American auto industry was dominated by the Big Three — Ford, General Motors and Chrysler — the laws are viewed as outdated by Tesla and others in an era when electric vehicles are becoming popular. Connecticut is one of six states to bar direct sales by automobile manufacturers. Tesla has been advocating for new legislation for the past several years. Kraemer said that some 14,000 people are employed by the 270 new auto dealers in Connecticut, and that BMW of Bridgeport employs 109. In total, he said, Connecticut car dealers account for $10.3 billion in annual sales, or about 17.7% of all retail sales in the state. His own dealership pays $255,000 in taxes to Bridgeport, he said. Kraemer was careful to point out that his and other dealers’ opposition to SB 127 is not an opposition to electric vehicles (EVs), which he said are already making

inroads on Connecticut roadways: There are approximately 45 EV choices at dealers across the state, he said, with 44 charging stations that can be utilized by the owner of any EV model. Proponents of SB 127 say that the state is missing out on even more income. Tesla, which last year accounted for about 80% of EV sales, offers models priced from $36,990 to $200,000. There is also the matter of the environment. As one of the states to sign on to the Zero-Emission Vehicle Memorandum of Understanding, Connecticut has committed to putting between 125,000 and 150,000 EVs on the road by 2025. As of Jan. 1, it has registered 13,800. SB 127’s cosponsors are state Sen. Will Haskell (D-Westport), Senate Chair of the Transportation Committee, and Rep. Jonathan Steinberg (D-Westport), a member of that committee. Haskell, Steinberg and a coalition of other supporters appeared at the Westport train station March 22 to show their support for the bill. “You can’t buy a Tesla, Lucid or Rivian without going to another state to make that purchase,” Haskell said. “I think Connecticut should do everything it can to make it easier to get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle, but instead our laws make it harder. “Let’s let consumers decide whether they want to buy from a car dealership or directly from an EV manufacturer,” he continued. “Dozens of other states have already tried this, and increased competition didn’t just lead to more EV sales and more EVs on the road, but it led to more jobs for dealerships and EV manufacturers alike. It’s time to pass this bill.” “Westport has the highest number of registered electric vehicles per-capita in the state of Connecticut, so our community is very committed to this,” First Selectman Jim Marpe said. “We have hybrid and electric vehicles in our police force and are committed to walking the walk as much as talking the talk.” The town’s “Sustainable Westport” hopes to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, Marpe said. “The way we get there is more electric vehicles in our community. We have 600; we need to get to 6,000, and the way we can do that more easily is to have showrooms allowing us to see and purchase those vehicles in a local fashion. “I’m a free markets guy,” Marpe said, “and I think competition is good for everyone. Dealerships will rise to the occasion and make sure they have electric vehicle alternatives to sell as well. This is one way we get to the answer we’re all trying to get to.” IBEW Union 488 Business Manager Daniel McInerney also spoke in favor

of the bill, saying it would not only add more EVs to the roads but also create more jobs. “Over the last six years, IBEW workers have earned over $200 million working on Tesla projects,” he said, “with another $200 million currently in the bidding process. “This bill will lead to enormous opportunity for the most extensively trained and most skilled IBEW members and all state residents by accelerating the pace of our electric vehicle infrastructure development in Connecticut,” McInerney said.

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SUITE TALK Suite Talk: Deborah Garry, president and CEO of BBG&G Advertising & Public Relations

eborah Garry is president and CEO of BBG&G Advertising & Public Relations, based in Campbell Hall. Last year, she was a winner of the 2020 Enterprising Women of the Year Award presented by Enterprising Women magazine. She recently joined the magazine’s board of advisers. In this edition of Suite Talk, Business Journal Senior Enterprise Editor Phil Hall speaks with Garry about her new board responsibilities and the opportunities for women in today’s challenging economy.

Congratulations on your recent appointment to the advisory board of Enterprising Women. What will your duties encompass? “We have a weekly Zoom meeting where we provide input on the events of the Enterprising Women organization, the content of their magazine and the blog. There’s also a foundation that works towards providing scholarships and educational opportunities to young women in disadvantaged areas.” What are the opportunities for young women in today’s advertising and marketing field? “I think there are great opportunities. It’s a fascinating time because there’s so much that’s changing and I think if someone is a good communicator there’s a lot of opportunity either on the vision side — in terms of graphics, web development, advertising — and on the strategic and content side for developing the content that goes out through websites, social media and digital marketing.” Verizon recently commissioned a survey to measure female workforce trends during the pandemic, and the survey found 68% of women said they left the workforce since the pandemic began due to burnout and 72% of women planning to return to work being concerned about finding a job matching their existing skill set. What can be done to bring these women back into the workforce and not just back to where they were when a pandemic started, but to a higher level within the economy? “I think it really depends what sector they are active in. I would imagine that probably many of them were in the hospitality and tourism sector — that’s the sector that really got the hardest hit by the pandemic. “Fortunately, there is a resurgence,

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beginning within the tourism industry and those skills gained by working in the service sector can be translated into the corporate world. I think human resources departments and corporate managers have to be willing to see how those skills can translate in a very effective way into the corporate environment. “Certainly, when you’re working in the service, tourism or hospitality sector, you have to be good with people and thinking on your feet. And you have to have good communication skills, good team-building skills, good personal skills — and all of those can translate into the corporate environment or other small businesses.” How has your business been impacted over the past 12 months? “We did have some tourism clients that were hit by the pandemic and it was critical that we were able to very quickly pivot — to use a word that’s been really overused — to reshape and refashion their messaging and their images. “For instance, we work with a winery. And in one day, they could not invite people to come for tours. But they still had outdoor space and a store through which they could sell their wine. And they still had their online sales. So, we had to turn all of their images and messaging around and say to people: ‘Don’t come for a tour, but do come pick up a bottle of wine and picnic on our grounds in a socially safe manner. You come into our online store and order some wine for your dinners.’ We helped them create revenue streams and their online sales went up. They came out of the year in really quite good shape.” Your website has a blog post called “How to Set Up a Social Listening Strategy.” What is social listening? “It’s paying attention to what’s being said in the social space by listening to the customers you’re selling to and also listening to what’s being said in a competitive space. “The pandemic changed so many things for so many people. And the brands that were successful were ones that either quickly figured out that people’s needs WCBJ

changed or how they could access services and products in a different way. Social listening gives you that kind of finger on the pulse to get a sense of what’s happening. We use that as a form of market research.” It often seems that many people use social media as a one-way communications platform without actually listening to what’s being said. Is that a fair assessment? “I would say that’s a fair assessment of what happens a lot in social spaces. We work really hard to allow for a give-andtake engagement. We’ll do polls, we’ll do contests, just to get people to interact and give feedback. We’re not just talking at them, but we’re responding to them.” A lot of companies had put their marketing budgets on hold during the pandemic. Now that things are starting to get better, do you see companies coming back to where they were before or are they still cautious about spending

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money on marketing? “We are seeing a return. Many companies were smart enough to continue to market during the pandemic, but for those who paused I think they are returning to previous levels or even a higher rate because they have catching up to do.” What do you have on your agenda for the remainder of 2021? “Well, we’re going to be kicking off our 25th year in business in July, so we’re starting to plan kind of a yearlong celebration. We are always growing in terms of the kind of partnerships and collaborations that we’re forming. I look forward to an exciting year.”

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Queens. Silverstein Properties was founded by developer Larry Silverstein who worked on rebuilding lower Manhattan after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. BedRock Real Estate Partners is currently involved with Rose Associates in redeveloping the former United Hospital property in Port Chester. Coincidentally, there have been recent reports that prospective purchasers have expressed interest in acquiring Kaufman Astoria Studios, with values in excess of $500 million being floated. Last year, competing facility Silvercup Studios in Long Island City was purchased by Hackman Capital Partners and Square Mile capital. “We’re not the typical developer. We’re there. The studio is there. I can’t pick up the studio and move it to Florida,” Kaufman’s president and CEO Hal Rosenbluth, who is a resident of Westchester, told the Business Journal. “Several years ago we became the Kaufman Arts District in Queens and we’re building on that image, working with cultural institutions to be involved in this development, to provide open space that the community desperately needs, to be able to establish a world that becomes a live, work and play world.” The Innovation QNS project carries an estimated price tag of $2 billion and would include: 2,700 mixed-income apartments with 700 permanently designated as affordable and for seniors; 200,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space; 250,000 square feet of space for small businesses, startups and nonprofits in the creative industries such as film; two acres of open space; a new school; and community health and wellness facilities. The section envisioned for development would begin just a block beyond the studio, which is at 35th Avenue and 35th Street in Astoria. Back in 1920, Adolph Zukor and Jesse L. Lasky opened the studio to make films for their Famous Players-Lasky Corp., forerunner of Paramount Pictures. It was home to numerous silent films with stars such as Rudolph Valentino and later was where many early Paramount sound films were made, including the Marx Brothers’ first two features. In 1933, Paramount moved its productions to the West Coast and the studio space was rented out to various producers. In 1942, the studio was bought by the government and became the Signal Corps Photographic Center and then the Army Pictorial Center. The Army closed the center in 1970 and it saw only sporadic use until Kaufman started the revitalization process, which attracted not only regular film and TV production to the neighborhood but also institutions such as the Museum of the Moving Image and the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts. Numerous major motion pictures and hit TV series have been shot at Kaufman Astoria, such as “Orange is the New Black,”

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“Law & Order,” “The Irishman,” “The Bourne Ultimatum” and “Moonstruck.” Rosenbluth said that the development team has been working with the city’s planners and have presented the project to the community board. “We’re very much in line with the community. Part of what we did was to build the best production facility we could to help rejuvenate the neighborhood. As part of that development we brought in the UA Kaufman Astoria 14-screen Multiplex, we brought in Pizzeria Uno, we brought in Starbucks. We’ve been fitting-in the puzzle pieces,” Rosenbluth said. “We are operating a production facility in a residential area and have learned through the years how to best do that with the least amount of interference with their world.” Rosenbluth said whether the studio itself will expand into the new project still is an unanswered question. “The process is a very long process so you’re looking at five years-plus down the road but we certainly see the growth of commercial office space,” Rosenbluth said. “Whatever the new version of retail is going to be we want it to be here. Astoria needs economic drivers and a friendliness toward business will allow the jobs to come to our neck of the woods.” Kaufman Astoria Studios has modernized and expanded over the years, now offering nine indoor soundstages and a backlot for shooting outdoor scenes. Its 26,040-square-foot Stage E is the largest east of Hollywood. The new studio gate was designed by noted architect David Rockwell. Rosenbluth said that production activity at the studio started picking up again as Covid restrictions eased. During the height of the shutdown, they did manage to keep the staff on payroll consistent with the belief that “you’re only as good as the people you have.” The studio has put protocols in place for enhanced sanitizing, social distancing, use of masks and other best practices. WCBJ

“The industry was busy. The need for facilities to meet the demand in the industry was ongoing before the pandemic,” Rosenbluth said. “The activity was there but the pandemic shut it down. It’s not like an office business; you can’t call it in. You need the actors in front of the camera and you’ve got to have a crew there and the set lit up in order for it to work to create the production values you expect to see on the screen.” Rosenbluth emphasized that the film and TV production industry has been one of the pillars of the economy in the state of New York for a long time now. “It’s a nine to 12 billion-dollar industry for the state of New York,” Rosenbluth said. “It’s huge. We’re responsible for over 100,000 direct and indirect jobs, and good paying jobs.” With the new Lionsgate studio for film and TV production being built in Yonkers, the Business Journal asked Rosenbluth whether he had looked at possible expansion of Kaufman Astoria Studios into his home county of Westchester. “I would never say ‘no’ to the right thing in Westchester County, but for me our concentration has been in and around the Astoria area for our growth. We recognize that there are a few of us that are the main facilities that get called for the work and other things become overflow,” Rosenbluth said. He explained that production companies begin looking for space outside of the city as his studio, the Silvercup Studios in Long Island City, Steiner Studios in the Brooklyn Navy Yard and others become fully booked. “They look in the Bronx, look in Westchester, look out on Long Island in Bethpage. Right now the industry has been gangbusters and going up, but I’ve been around long enough to remember when you could shoot missiles through some of the stages and not hit anybody,” Rosenbluth said. “It’s still a premium cost to be shooting in New York. I don’t care whether you’re shooting in New Jersey or Westchester or

Hal Rosenbluth Manhattan or Queens; it’s still a premium to be here versus some other place like California or Canada or North Carolina or Atlanta. But, tax credits for the industry have helped somewhat offset the premium and have resulted in a huge boost to the economy.” Kaufman Astoria Studios provides lighting and certain other equipment to production companies as part of its business model and also has a costume collection on-site through an independent company. Rosenbluth recalled that MGM had a huge illuminated sign with its trademark Leo the Lion to help make its Culver City, California, studio a landmark during its heyday. “For us, it’s about the idea that this studio has been there a hundred years making films and television shows, the granddaddy of the production facilities in New York,” Rosenbluth said. “I think it’s time that New Yorkers understood what it means to the economy and to be pretty proud when they look on the TV or movie screen and see it was made at Kaufman Astoria. We offer something to the industry and New York that’s pretty special. I love telling people that we just started filming season 52 of ‘Sesame Street.’”

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estfair Communications was a big winner at the 2021 Connecticut Press Club Awards, with Senior Enterprise Editor Phil Hall and Bureau Chief Kevin Zimmerman taking home nine awards on behalf of the company’s publications.

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Pols take victory lap for pro-small business efforts at Newtown winery BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

n all-star lineup of state and local government officials attended a March 19 event at a Newtown winery to boast of how small businesses have continued to thrive and to promote the easing of several Covid restrictions. Gov. Ned Lamont, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner David Lehman, and Newtown First Selectman Dan Rosenthal were among the speakers at the event, held at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards, a 41-acre space at 56 Pole Bridge Road in Newtown. Bysiewicz served as informal emcee, applauding vineyard owners and husbandand-wife team Ardian Llomi and Neviana Zhgaba for exemplifying the type of “very courageous business owners (to) step forward in a time of challenge to open up a new business.” The lieutenant governor noted that Aquila’s Nest had received $125,000 in equipment loans and another $3,000 in PPP loans and grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration, and that it is eligible for additional funding from the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund, part of the

$1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which also is being administered by the SBA. Zhgaba said that the vineyard, which opened last fall, has already been visited by “thousands of customers …. We never expected it to grow so quickly.” As of March 19, capacity limits were eliminated at restaurants, retail stores, offices, libraries, and houses of worship, among others, with gathering sizes of up to 100 allowed at indoor venues and up to 200 at outdoor facilities. Blumenthal credited Lamont and his team with being “at the forefront of reopening in this country,” noting that Connecticut’s vaccination program has resulted in the administration of more vaccines than “almost” any other state. According to the state Department of Public Health, as of March 15, nearly 3 million state residents had received at least one dose, with 17.3% of residents being fully vaccinated. The senator also praised President Joe Biden for reaching his goal of administering 100 million vaccinations by his 100th day in just 58 days. However, he added, “We won’t be safe until everybody is safe. We need everybody to get the vaccine …. We have no reason to be complacent.” “Vaccination is key to reopening our

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economy,” added Lehman, who separately told the Business Journal that he expected to announce “a couple of big companies” relocating to Fairfield County from Westchester and New York City in the coming few weeks. Lamont, citing the cold wind blowing through the crowd, kept his remarks brief but said that “More new businesses started last year than in many previous years.” Also in attendance were state Reps. Raghib

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Early withdrawals from a retirement account In general, if you withdraw money from a retirement account before age 59½, you will need to pay a 10 percent penalty. You will also owe income tax on the amount withdrawn unless you qualify for an exception. Sometimes, but not always, these types of early withdrawals trigger an audit, typically a correspondence audit where the IRS sends you a letter. Hobby losses Income derived from a hobby such as operating a vineyard or breeding horses must be reported on your return. Expenses are deductible up to the amount of that income. On the other hand, you can only deduct losses if you run your hobby like a business, i.e., with a reasonable expectation of making a profit. Most hobbies that make a profit in three years out of five are considered a business. Excessive business expense deductions WCBJ

Allie-Brennan and Mitch Bolinsky; state Department of Agriculture Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt; Rosemary Bove, industrial regional outreach manager, Connecticut Department of Tourism; Andrea Gartner, board member of the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut; Briggs Tobin, board chair of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation; and Charles Mallory, founder and CEO of the Greenwich Hospitality Group.

| By Norman G. Grill Too many deductions for your income and type of business, claiming 100 percent use of a car for business and inflating business meals, travel and entertainment expenses are examples of excessive business expenses that could raise a red flag. Always save receipts and document your mileage and expenses. Overestimating charitable deductions Taxpayers that don’t itemize can take an above-the-line deduction for charitable contributions made in tax year 2020 on their tax returns of up to $300 for qualified charitable cash donations that reduce taxable income. The maximum amount for 2020 tax returns is $300 (i.e., not $600), even if you are married filing jointly For taxpayers who itemize, taking disproportionately large deductions as compared to your income could raise a red flag. The IRS keeps records of average charitable donation at various income levels, and even if you inherited a large sum of money and want to donate it to charity, there’s a chance you could get audited. Failing to report winnings or claiming big losses

Professional gamblers report winnings/losses on Schedule C, Profit or Loss from Business (Sole Proprietorship). They can also deduct costs related to their profession, such as lodging and meals, for example. Gambling winnings are reported on Form W-2G, which is sent to the IRS. As such, you must report this income. You may deduct gambling losses, but you must itemize your deductions on Schedule A (Form 1040) and keep a record of your winnings and losses. Ordinary taxpayers (recreational gamblers) report income/ losses as “Other Income” on Schedule 1 of their Form 1040 tax return. What to do if you are audited Taxes can be complex and this writeup should not be considered advice. If you receive a notice from the IRS in the U.S. mail that you are being audited, consider seeking professional assistance. Norm Grill, CPA, (N.Grill@GRILL1.com) is managing partner of Grill & Partners LLC (www.GRILL1.com), certified public accountants and consultants to closely held companies and high-net-worth individuals, with offices in Fairfield and Darien, 203-254-3880.

Swinging into a new season Counter to many sports, golf continues to make gains during pandemic

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f, as Greg Norman once opined, happiness is a long walk with a putter, then there are plenty of happy golfers out there. “Golf is a little different,” allowed Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau (CTCSB) President Bob Murdock. “Covid affected golf less than it did a lot of other things.” While many sports — particularly those played indoors — were at least temporarily canceled during the pandemic, Murdock continued, “Golf was there right from the beginning on March 25 (2020), when it was declared by Gov. (Ned) Lamont to be an essential business.” The governor’s move was actually a reversal of a decision two days earlier, when golf courses were apparently included — the language was a little vague — in the “nonessential businesses” list, a ruling made official on March 24 when the state announced that golf courses would be closed except for maintenance. However, the Connecticut State Golf Association swung into action, asking its members to reach out to Lamont and their representatives to redress the situation. Within a day, the state did just that. Various “best practices” were estab-

lished by the golf association in conjunction with the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), including the now-familiar 6-foot distance between players; the removal of high-touch equipment like ball washers, rakes and benches; and adjustment of flagsticks so that they need not be touched by players. “With this announcement from DECD, golf can be played, and played safely in Connecticut during the Covid-19 pandemic,” the asociation declared. “But only if everyone follows these guidelines at all times — especially maintaining strict adherence to social distancing. “It is also our opinion that any golfer who fails to abide by these guidelines should not be playing and courses would be justified in expelling those who fail to follow these guidelines,” the group added. “Golf is pretty social distant to begin with,” Murdock noted. “You’re usually looking at between one and four people, maybe a fivesome.” Where courses were hardest hit, Murdock said, were in their ancillary businesses like dining rooms — closed or restricted, in accordance with state rules about all restaurants — and awards ceremonies and fundraising events. But tournaments mostly went ahead as

planned in 2020, though big events like the PGA’s Travelers Championship in Cromwell, which usually brings in around 40,000 spectators, had essentially none on-site last June. With hotel capacity restrictions, there have been concerns about out-of-state players coming to Connecticut, but Murdock noted some shifting of timetables has helped overcome part of that. “If you have a golfer coming here from New Jersey, you can shift their start to the afternoon so they can drive in, play, then drive back home,” he said. And while many players were reluctant to stay overnight at hotels during the early days of Covid, Murdock said, “over the season they started staying there much more.” The CTCSB saw “extremely strong” numbers at chains such as Homewood Suites and Residence Inns, which come with kitchens “so that they can hunker down there after play,” he said. Information from market research firm Golf Datatech found that, in terms of rounds played, the sport in 2019 saw a 1.5% year-over-year increase from 2018 — though New England witnessed a 9.5% drop off. In 2020, however, national rounds were up by 13.9% and New England’s by a whopping 101.1%. January of this year, according to the FCBJ

most recent Datatech report, saw year-overyear increases of 21.4% nationally and of 26.3% in New England. Murdock said that 2021 is already shaping up, with the Travelers set for June 21 to 27, and the USGA’s U.S. Senior Women’s Open, which was canceled last year, scheduled for July 29 to Aug. 1 at the Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield. The latter’s participants will include Annika Sörenstam, the 72-time LPGA winner who emerged from her 2008 retirement at the beginning of this year. “I’m optimistic we’ll have fans at both, especially with the vaccines,” Murdock said. “It’s great exposure for the state, and the senior women’s event is good P.R. for Brooklawn and Fairfield.” As of April 2, outdoor event venues will be allowed to increase their capacity to 50%, capped at 10,000 people. The still-ailing convention business has a chance of rebounding this year as well, Murdock said. “We are definitely getting more inquiries about later this year,” he said. “People for the most part are looking to get out and meet again. “I was at an event at Mohegan Sun a couple weeks ago,” he continued, “which was limited to 75 people — but it was exciting for me to see people in person again.” WCBJ

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The Summit’s new golf course superintendent on keeping greens green BY PETER KATZ pkatz@westfairinc.com

he golf course industry is one of the comparatively few to experience moments of sunshine during the pandemic year of 2020 according to statistics gathered by the National Golf Foundation. While golfing was initially affected when the pandemic hit, last summer and fall saw solid drives toward solid scores in several areas. The foundation reported that 2020 saw an 8% increase in the number of people taking part in some form of golfing activity compared with 2019. This included play on courses and outdoor driving ranges as well as indoor simulators. There were 36.9 million golfing participants in the U.S. in 2020, with 24.8 million playing on golf courses, an increase of 500,000 from 2019 representing the largest increase in 17 years. The foundation calculated that the number of course rounds played was up 14% in 2020 over 2019 at approximately 500 million, an increase of about 60 million rounds from 2019. It also reported that there were more than 14,000 golf courses operating in the U.S. in 2020, which is a lot of greenery to keep green and in good physical condition. “Basically we’re property managers,” Christopher Alonzi, the new golf course superintendent at The Summit Club in Armonk, told the Business Journal. “Every golf course is unique. Every golf course has its own host of challenges. What you don’t see, underneath the grass, is a huge factor. The type of soil; some golf courses have flatter greens while some have undulating greens; the makeup of the land, even irrigation systems and drainage. Those all play a factor in the conditioning of the course. Is the surface firm; are there spongy conditions; is the ball rolling true?” Course renovations continue at The Summit, which brought in golf course architect Rees Jones to develop a master plan for significant upgrades and new design features. These will be complemented by a new clubhouse, extensive recreational and fitness amenities and 73 condominium units. Jeffrey B. Mendell, managing partner of the Armonk project described the end result as “a 21st century lifestyle community with a focus on golf, tennis, fitness and wellness within a resort-like environment. Members will enjoy first-class hospitality and services similar to being on a great vacation without leaving home.” The improved 6,700-yard par 71 course is to include: three new holes; rebuilding fairway and green-side bunkers; adjusting some bunker locations to give players additional shot options; reshaping of several greens to create green-side chipping areas; and reshaping landing zones on some holes

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to improve their playability. “When you’re talking about the species of grass and the mowing heights it’s like a night and day comparison with a backyard lawn,” Alonzi said. “Certainly your fertility needs and watering practices are different.” He explained that while homeowners may deal with mowing two to four-inch grass heights, golf course maintenance crews need to trim to within eights-of-an-inch. Alonzi pretty much substituted golf courses for his backyards while growing up. His father and other members of the Alonzi family have had long and distinguished careers as golf course superintendents. In 2006, the Alonzis were honored by the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association as the Family of the Year at its National Golf Awards Dinner for “its contributions to the game and for representing the virtues and ideals of golf and family.” “We were the first superintendent family to receive the award so it was a great honor,” Alonzi said. He’s now 48 years old and traces the beginning of his formal superintendent career to 2002. WCBJ

“I used to go for drives on the golf course as a little kid. I would be playing at the maintenance facility. As I got older, my father was the superintendent at Fenway Golf Club in Scarsdale and at first I started caddying there and was watching the guys mowing the greens and things like that,” Alonzi said. “I wanted to be part of it and started working for him there. He left and went to Westchester Country Club and I stayed on at Fenway for a bit and decided to go to school.” Before joining The Summit Club at Armonk this year, Christopher Alonzi was project manager and senior assistant at the Saint Andrew’s Golf Club in Hastings-onHudson. Previously, he had been superintendent at the Elmwood Country Club in White Plains and assistant superintendent at the Westchester Country Club in Rye and the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase. “There have been mornings when I’ve come in and found divots on greens and you don’t know whether somebody snuck in on the course,” Alonzi said. “You’re out there everyday in the elements and trying

The Summit Club at Armonk 16th green. Photo by Peter Katz.

to combat Mother Nature. It’s certainly disappointing anytime you come in and find any kind of damage to a golf course. If there was somebody who just doesn’t know and is driving a golf cart on a green you can just go up to them and say, ‘Please don’t do that.’” Alonzi said that there are numerous factors that a superintendent needs to have plans to deal with. “You try to prepare the golf course to be in the best possible position for whatever nature is going to throw at it,” Alonzi said. “You need to have the people and infrastructure in place. Everything is geared toward being more environmentally friendly and it’s 10- to 14-hour days. There are no 40-hour weeks during the summer. In the winter you’re lucky to get a few 40-hour weeks.”

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Westchester offers six of its own courses BY PETER KATZ pkatz@westfairinc.com

estchester County’s six 18-hole golf courses have opened for the season with players being able to initially tee up on March 12 at the Dunwoodie and Sprain Lake courses in Yonkers, Saxon Woods in Scarsdale and Maple Moor in White Plains. The openings of Hudson Hills in Ossining and Mohansic in Yorktown Heights followed. As was the trend nationwide, because golf provided outdoor recreation compatible with social distancing requirements to combat Covid-19 while other recreational activities were restricted, the year 2020 saw a 40% increase in the number of rounds played on county courses over 2019’s activity. The 267,455 rounds made 2020 the best season for the county’s courses in more than 20 years. This year, as last year, virus mitigation measures are in effect, including restricting golf carts to only one rider, requiring masks and social distancing and flagsticks being left in the holes instead of being pulled out by hand when players reach the greens. The county removed rakes, ball washers and coolers from the courses and increased sanitizing of equipment. Food service establishments at courses are operating at reduced indoor and outdoor capacity in accordance with state requirements while also offering take-out service. “When you have a parks system as extensive as ours, 55 parks from one end of the county to the other, you have a diverse amount of things and they appeal

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to different audiences,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer told the Business Journal. “Not everybody is part of a country club or beach club setting so we have public pools and beaches. For the same reason, we have public golf courses. There are great private golf courses in this county, fabulous courses, major courses where national tournaments are played. Public golf courses reach people for whom golf is their preferred recreation. Golf is a sport you can play into your 60s, 70s, so it meets a certain dynamic of recreation.” Latimer pointed out that the county’s golf course system has been operating for decades. “Each of the county’s courses has a different dynamic. The last course that we added to the mixture came over 20 years ago at Hudson Hills. Going through the pandemic you’ll see there are a certain amount of recreational options that we lost during 2020 and they’re starting to come back in 2021 but they’re still not back,” Latimer said. “Golf naturally includes social distancing. In golf, you do not cover the other players the way you do in basketball or go head-to-head the way you do in football or hockey. We were able to successfully open the courses last year during the pandemic.” Latimer believes that the Westchester golf courses provide a host of practical benefits for residents. “You’re not going to have a golf course at home in your backyard. You might have a pool, you might have a basketball court and to play golf you’re going to have to go to an institutional setting,” Latimer said. WCBJ

“Private clubs generally require you to have a significant down-payment to be a member and you have to do other things such as have a certain number of meals there. The average person who lives in Westchester County and wants to play a round of golf may not have the resources to participate in that. In the same way that the average person may not be able to join a beach club to get out to a beach or a private pool the average person cannot financially join a country club. “Golf still is a relatively expensive sport because of the greens fees but the public course does not come with all of the connective expenses attached to it. You sign up to play in the same way you would reserve a park pavilion to have a picnic. You go, you use it, you pay a much less expensive greens fee and you rent a cart.” Latimer said that having golf courses in different parts of the county means reaching more people and making golfing more convenient. “If all we had were golf courses that would be very unfair, but we do have pools, we do have beaches, we do have nature centers. We have parks where you can walk around in a lake setting and parks where you can hike. The golf experience is one of those diverse options that you have,” Latimer said. “We have long since handled the financial acquisition costs for our golf courses so right now from an operational standpoint the costs of operating the golf courses are less than the fees that we get in. We do make a profit although it’s not a superior profit.” Latimer said that the county’s golf

course operation needs to be viewed as part of a bigger picture. “Golf itself has a great identification with Westchester. Westchester has some of the oldest and most-storied golf courses in the country,” Latimer said. “If you’re a young executive with a wife and young children living in the city and you’re thinking of moving to the suburbs, you can go any place you want: Nassau County is attractive, Fairfield County is attractive and Jersey is attractive. As you look at Westchester you see a lot of things. You’ve got the Hudson River, you’ve got Long Island Sound, you’ve got excellent school systems, a convenient commute and you’ve got cities that are generally safer than other cities of their size in the state. So all of those things work together and golf as public recreation is part of that.” Latimer also noted that the county offers miniature golf at the Saxon Woods Park pool site, the Playland Amusement Park in Rye and Tibbetts Brook Park in Yonkers. He suggested that there are greater expectations regarding quality of life that’s enjoyed in Westchester than there might be when considering other geographic areas. “When people or businesses look to relocate all of these things factor in together. Public golf is reflective of the reasons you’d look at Westchester,” Latimer said. “We know that maintaining golf courses in an ongoing process. There’s always a need to upgrade your physical infrastructure. For the courses to function at the level they’re at we constantly have to be looking at upgrades.”

Cancer patient sues Heritage Hills to get back her health insurance BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfairinc.com

n office manager at Heritage Hills condominium community in Somers claims she was demoted to parttime status and stripped of health insurance because she was diagnosed with cancer. Mary Lou Martelli of Brewster sued Heritage Hills Society and Heritage Management Services on March 16 in U.S. District Court, White Plains, accusing them of violating federal employment and state human rights laws. “Ms. Martelli has been an extremely loyal and dedicated employee for Heritage Hills for the past 16 years,” the lawsuit states. “Her commitment and dedication, however, were not reciprocated.” The society and the management company did not reply to messages asking for their sides of the story. Heritage Hills comprises 2,600 condominium homes, golf courses, swimming pools and other recreational facilities on a 1,100-acre site. Martelli was the office manager at the activities center. Last July she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, according to the lawsuit, and began an unpaid leave of absence that was scheduled to run through October. She hoped to return to work in November. Her plans were delayed. She underwent chemotherapy treatment. She suffered from “incredible pain” and was unable to walk or care for herself. She was hospitalized twice for pneumonia, underwent surgery to strengthen her left leg and spent two weeks in a rehabilitation center. In October, Dom Rubino, president of the Heritage Hills Society board, sent Martelli two letters. He said she could not be granted an extended, indefinite leave, she could not work remotely and her health insurance would end at the end of the month, according to the complaint. Then John Milligan, an employee of Heritage Management Services, notified Martelli that her position was being eliminated and she would work part time without benefits. He allegedly said many of her responsibilities had been assumed by others, the volume of emails and phone calls was greatly diminished and the use of the activities building was limited. The new job description, according to the lawsuit, was almost the same as before, “with the exception of a new title, lower pay, and part-time status. … This was simply a ruse to eliminate her health benefits.” She said she had no choice but to accept the job; she needed the income to pay for health insurance as she continued to fight the cancer. She was allegedly told she could not work remotely, as she had requested, because peo-

ple were constantly coming and going to the office. But during her first six days back in the office this month, only two residents came in, and “both came specifically to welcome her back.” In all, 21 people came to the office, including maintenance staff and co-workers, for an average of 3.5 visits a day. Martelli claims that Heritage Hills discriminated against her because she has cancer, denied her reasonable accommodations to do her job and retaliated against her. She is demanding reinstatement of her health insurance and previous position; back pay and lost benefits; and damages for emotional distress, pain and suffering, and mental anguish. She is represented by Greenburgh attorney Howard Schragin.

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BUSINESS INTEL NEWS For more than 70 years, the Westchester County Association has been the leading independent voice of Westchester’s business community – fostering smart growth and economic vitality in the region.

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Growing the County’s Bioscience Sector WCA serves as a founding member of the County Bioscience Task Force– identiﬁed as a key strategic sector for economic development growth in the region. Capitalizing on a long-standing footprint in the region’s healthcare infrastructure, the WCA is working to broaden its work to include the bioscience and biotech sector. A key component to growing the sector is identifying the talent needs and WCA’s VP, Amy Allen, chairs the County task force’s talent pipeline subcommittee. The most recent WCA All Access Healthcare program, produced in partnership with Westchester County, shined a spotlight on this growing sector by highlighting the existing components of the ecosystem and showcasing two biotech companies who recently chose to call Westchester home.

WCA Forms Talent Council to Address Regional Nursing Shortage

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One of the key initiatives identified within the WCA Post-Pandemic Working Group report was the need to focus on the talent needs of our largest economic engine- the healthcare sector. The report highlighted the importance of developing a sustainable locally sourced talent pipeline to serve the needs of this key sector. The pandemic has exacerbated an already critical shortage of healthcare professionals as many have opted for retirement. Nursing was identified as an immediate need and a high-level talent council was formed – comprised of chief nursing officers and deans of local schools and run by WCA’s Director of Workforce Development, Jason Chapin. The Council will focus on aligning nursing curriculum with employer needs; coordinating and increasing the availability of clinical training for nursing students; and enhancing dual degree opportunities, among other important items.

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—Michael N. Romita Since the very first days of the pandemic last March, the Westchester County Association (WCA) has pursued a two-pronged strategy to minimize its long-term impacts on the regional economy. First, fight the spread by supporting our robust healthcare sector and encouraging people to act responsibly. Second, work to secure marketplace liquidity for our businesses and nonprofits, enhanced benefits for displaced workers, and federal relief for state and local governments all on a grand scale.

Following months of intense advocacy by the WCA and other community leaders, Congress finally passed the American Rescue Plan – a massive $1.9 trillion federal stimulus that, together with previous pandemic relief packages, completes the injection of almost $6 trillion into the national economy. The American Rescue Plan alone secures $12.6 billion in direct fiscal relief for New York’s state government and an additional $188 million for Westchester County. Still more will flow directly to our local towns and villages. This will shift ongoing state budget negotiations and should alleviate some need for destructive funding cuts and revenue raisers. Prior to the certainty of federal relief, the State budget contemplated major cuts to healthcare in the midst of an ongoing medical crisis where our regional hospitals and other not-for-profit providers are already facing skyrocketing costs and a decline in elective demand. It is no longer necessary to balance the budget on the backs of the healthcare industry. If sector specific financial gaps are to be closed, for-profit insurance plans are presiding over record profits and, at the least, should be required to invest back into

community-based health programs. Elsewhere, flow through and direct federal dollars for schools, broadband initiatives, and other important priorities should alleviate some portion of financial stress and the corresponding need to legislate for programs financed entirely by the private sector. As Congress pivots to infrastructure, we need to think strategically about where our greatest regional opportunities and challenges lay. The WCA is engaged in a multi-sector

approach to our economic recovery and has identified the following four foundational pillars: healthcare and bioscience, real estate and housing; digital connectivity; and energy and sustainability. These concentrations will carry over into federal infrastructure discussions. Think not just roads, tunnels, and bridges, but also stand-alone jobs initiatives, affordable housing incentives, broadband deployment, and clean energy technology. Together, with our strategic partners, the WCA is advocating for and originating impactful initiatives in each of these key focus areas. We will succeed because of our proven ability to bring together a variety of stakeholders with the shared desire to work collaboratively and with purpose. It is easy to focus locally. However, that is strictly tactical, and it is not enough. It is increasingly imperative to think about how the economic and developmental needs of our region fit into the national conversation. That is where we need to play.

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Small businesses—

The group has also played a vital role in helping those businesses access the federal relief offered by such legislation as the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. “Through the assistance provided by technical resource partners like the Connecticut Small Business Development Center, over 80,000 small businesses were able to access approximately $11 billion (in federal emergency assistance) dollars,” Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner David Lehman said in a statement. The American Rescue Plan Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, includes, through the SBA: • $7.25 billion additional for the Paycheck Protection Program, including to expand eligibility to additional nonprofits and digital news services. Additional funds are allocated for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program, and now allows businesses to apply for both it and a PPP loan after Dec. 27, 2020. • $15 billion additional for Targeted Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance payments, including new $5 billion for those hardest hit. • $100 million to establish a Community Navigator pilot program; grants will go to eligible organizations supporting efforts to improve access to Covid-19 pandemic assistance programs and resources. • $28.6 billion for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund for industry-focused grants. The last point has been critical to what is generally agreed to be one of the industries hit hardest by the pandemic. According to Connecticut Restaurant Association Executive Director Scott Dolch, more than 600 restaurants and caterers have closed during the pandemic, with another 300 shuttering temporarily. But the situation is also looking brighter for that sector, as Connecticut restaurants were allowed on March 19 to return to full capacity, although mask requirements and social distancing mandates remain in effect. “Restaurants are the cornerstone of every community, which is why precisely one year into this pandemic, so much of the struggle across Connecticut has been felt personally and at the local level,” Dolch said. “We were committed to standing next to local restaurants thought this crisis. We worked closely with our partners at the National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation to advocate for relief programs, and that work laid the foundation for our efforts with the Governor and legislators to help secure a variety of options and support for Connecticut restaurants.” Earlier this month, the restaurant association received a $500,000 grant from

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DoorDash to launch the CT Restaurant Relief Fund through its foundation. Over 92 restaurants have already received $5,000 grants and the fund continues to generate additional funding. And early in the pandemic, the association’s foundation launched the $165,000 CT Hospitality Employee Relief Fund, which provides $250 to $500 stipends to hospitality employees around the state. The organization noted that the United Way and many Connecticut breweries have provided additional funding options for employees in need. “We’ve lost 110,000 restaurants nationwide to the pandemic so far,” Tom Bené, president and CEO of the National Restaurant Association and CEO of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, said in a statement. “But the combined efforts of the innovative and hard-working restaurant owners and employees in every community, along with these many accomplishments, may have kept our losses from being far greater.” While the association does not expect the industry to fully recover this year, it and its state association partners “will continue to aggressively pursue the necessary resources to rebuild the industry,” Bené said.

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figuring their outdoor dining options were not the only small businesses forced to make changes. Fresh Green Light, a driving school with locations in Greenwich, Darien, Wilton, Fairfield and Westport, suddenly had to live up to its “reinventing drivers’ ed” motto like never before, owner Steve Mochel told the Business Journal. “On March 17 of last year the state shut us down, understandably,” Mochel said. With that shutdown came the laying off of all 45 staffers, but Mochel said that attending a New Canaan Chamber of Commerce meeting gave him hope. “One of the (Small Business Development Center’s) members was there to walk us through the PPP process,” he said, “which was so helpful to all of us. What’s remarkable in hindsight is that we were up and using that funding within weeks, which was a godsend for us.” Fresh Green Light also changed to being more of an e-learning concern, Mochel said, after he and a group of other driving school owners contacted the Department of Motor Vehicles, which gave its permission for the industry to offer what had been classroom-based driver instruction online. Utilizing a team of UConn School of Business graduate students, hired by the development center with awarded CARES Act funding, and guided by Michelle Ouimette, business adviser and UConn Business adjunct professor — along with business adviser Steven Semaya — the firm

was able to capitalize on a white paper called “Online Learning: Methodologies, Challenges and Best Practices,” which outlined best practices in that area. “I think the students are a little more engaged (with online classes) and their parents definitely are,” Mochel said. “They’re peeking over their kids’ shoulder and asking questions the kids might not think to ask.” In-car classes were allowed on June 20, with the by-now standard Covid-mitigating practices in place. The 90-day backlog resulting from the March 17 to June 20 ban was finally overcome this past January, Mochel said. Meanwhile, Demetrius Glover, owner of wellness and community-building event company SolHaus in Stamford, has also made a pandemic-mandated pivot — and grown his business exponentially. “We started about a year and a half ago,” Glover said, “so with Covid, doing meditation and live entertainment at company events became difficult.” Again with the help of the business development center, SolHaus was able to take advantage both of the first round of PPP (“There was a lot of confusion,” Glover said. “I spent hours on the phone with my CPA.”) and the second round. “Now we’ve been able to work with global conferences, a lot more quickly than we’d anticipated,” he said. “We’re working with executives and leaders of employee resource groups with some very big companies.” For all of its increased presence, the development center is still under-recognized in some quarters; Mochel said he was unaware of the group until that fateful New Canaan Chamber meeting. “They’re very smart, experienced business consultants,” he said. “Plus the fact that it’s free is crazy.” Ercolano said a number of factors played into that low profile, including a general lack of funding for advertising and marketing — 80% of its budget goes toward helping people — and the fact that many tend to discount organizations that are touted as being “no-cost and confidential.” “That doesn’t convey the depth of professionalism and experience of the people we have here,” he said. Looking ahead, Ercolano expects the development center’s number of events and advisory sessions to decrease — and that, he said, is a good thing. “Helping our clients through an emergency like this has been unbelievably rewarding,” he said. “But when people find that they need help, they can find it here.”

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CT education task force to address shortcomings during pandemic and a strategy for the future BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmereman@westfairinc.com

ore than 80 educators, students and other stakeholders will be part of the AccelerateCT Education Task Force, part of Connecticut’s effort to address learning shortcomings during the pandemic and develop a framework for the future. Created by the Connecticut State Department of Education, the task force is charged with developing programming for students across the state beginning with enhanced learning and enrichment opportunities for this spring and summer. According to an Education Department statement, the expertise of the group’s members “will contribute to a bold redesigned educational response to learning that will promote renewal, reduce opportunity gaps, accelerate learning and advance equity during and after the Covid-19 pan-

demic.” Co-chaired by the Education Department and the Office of the Governor, the task force will meet weekly to identify best practices and offer guidance on how to implement strategies, programs and practices culminating in the development of the AccelerateCT Framework for Learning Recovery and Education Post-Pandemic. Task force subgroups were formed to reflect the five priorities in which the AccelerateCT framework is anchored: • Academic Supports and Learning Acceleration; • Family and Community Connections; • Safety and Social-Emotional Well-being; • Digital Divide; and • Summer Enrichment. “While we acknowledge the pandemic’s substantial disruption to learning, profession and life, it is critical to our children’s education that we not go back to ‘how it was before,’” acting Commissioner of Education

Charlene Russell-Tucker said. “Now more than ever,” she continued, “it is time to convene and leverage our collective knowledge and expertise and tackle the challenges that exist for our students now and in the future. We appreciate the commitment of our task force members and have high expectations as we roll up our sleeves to advance opportunities with a focus on equity.” Russell-Tucker went on to say that the state Education Department is committed to learning from the nontraditional approaches that were successful during the pandemic, while also using established resources and practices to accelerate learning by enhancing an ecosystem of layered supports, programs and resources that guide the present as well as forecast the needs and outcomes for the future. Meanwhile, speaking at the Connecticut Business & Industry Association’s annual “Business Day” event FCBJ

on March 16, Gov. Ned Lamont identified schools as his “No. 1 priority,” saying that even with hybrid models and other safety measures in place, there are still 155,000 students who have been reluctant to physically return to class. He again floated the idea of starting the next school year in July — not necessarily to study the three R’s, he said, but as a means of socializing students to help “get them back into the game.” Lamont also repeated his calls for business owners to offer internships and workforce training for older students during the summer. The governor also expressed hope that the $270 million that the American Rescue Plan will provide to the state’s child care system will be sufficient to “make an enormous difference” to working parents. The state will waive the fees parents pay for child care subsidies from April 1 to Sept. 30. WCBJ

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FC Malaga City New York brings Spanish flair to soccer education BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

ne of the perennial debates surrounding the concept of achievement is the question of whether someone is born with genuine talent or whether talent can be learned. Within sports education, Colin McComb insisted that young soccer players can come to the game with minimal skills and learn the strategies needed to score goals. “I really believe it’s something that anybody can learn,” said McComb, academy director at FC Malaga City New York, a preparatory school for middle and high school students in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County. “It’s the most widely played sport in the world, so it must be pretty easy to pick up if we’ve got the rest of the planet playing it.” Originally launched in

2020 as Pathfinder Academy, McComb’s institution is a preparatory school for middle and high school students that rebranded after securing a partnership with Spain’s FC Malaga City Academy, one of Europe’s most prestigious soccer programs. McComb’s students receive soccer training by Union of European Football Associationlicensed FC Malaga City Academy coaches. A three-month yearly residency at FC Malaga City Academy is included within their $22,000 annual tuition. McComb acknowledged that there is no universal standard for playing soccer, although his students are being tutored in a manner that differs from the other major soccer nations. “I think every country or region kind of has its own uniqueness in the way they play the game,” he said. “Germans are very structured. Italians are

very defensive minded. South Americans are very creative. The Spanish style became famous 10 years ago with Barcelona’s play, which they call the ‘tiki taka’ — it’s a fast-passing style of play centered around keeping possession of the ball. That’s a style that we try to emulate and it goes into the training programs that we teach the players.” The Covid-19 pandemic forced McComb to hit the pause button on in-person soccer educations and students were off the playing field for several months after the health crisis took root last March. “We weren’t able to really get started until late July,” he said. “We followed the guidelines for New York state and we were able to practice and play this whole time. What we were able to do is get the entire student body to Spain in January, and that’s no small task in the in the current environment.”

Students hone their skills. Colin McComb (bottom), the academy’s director. Contributed photos.

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EDUCATION BRIEFS SHU breaks ground for ice arena

From left: Juliet Melotto (club figure skating), Mike Zdanowicz (club men’s ice hockey), Jordan Sanislo (Division I women’s ice hockey), Marc Johnstone, (Division I men’s ice hockey), President John Petillo, Marisa and Frank Martire, and Big Red. Photo by Tracy Deer-Mirek.

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acred Heart University broke ground March 15 on its $70 million ice arena on the university’s west campus in Fairfield. The facility will be home to its Division I men’s and women’s hockey programs, figure skating team and men’s club team along with a new women’s program beginning in the fall. It is the continuation of a multiyear expansion program to support student growth, engagement and personal development, according to SHU President John J. Petillo. Petillo also thanked Marisa and Frank Martire for their gift of $5 million in support

of the arena, which will be named for the Martire family. Frank Martire, a 1969 graduate of Sacred Heart, is chairman of the university’s board of trustees and has an equity interest in the NHL’s Las Vegas franchise, the Vegas Golden Knights. The Martires also supported the Frank and Marisa Martire Center for the Liberal Arts and the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. The inaugural first pucks will be dropped in mid-January 2023 versus two nationally recognized hockey teams. The Pioneers’ Division I men’s ice hockey team will host Boston College of the Hockey East Conference on Jan. 14. The women’s team will drop their first puck the next day as they host the Harvard University Crimson of the ECAC. The 122,158-square-foot facility will include the latest technology in ice management to support the 85-foot by 200-foot NHL standard rink. Student athletes will have access to technologically advanced locker rooms, a strength and conditioning facility, a sports medicine and hydrotherapy suite, a rapid-shot puck room for off-ice training and team film, meeting and lounge spaces. The university’s nationally recognized figure skating team will also benefit from a pro-motion training harness in addition to a specifically designed Olympic-level locker room. Development and construction of the arena is a collaboration among JLG Architects, the SLAM Collaborative, Dimensional Innovations and Consigli Construction.

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aier College of Art has announced it is moving from Hamden to Bridgeport, where it will expand its offerings and change its name to Paier College. Last June, Paier teamed with Goodwin University and the University of Bridgeport to create a colocation model on the latter’s campus; Sacred Heart University was originally part of this effort but later withdrew. Paier will move into the University of Bridgeport’s Arnold Bernhard Center for Arts and Humanities and Cooper Hall Dormitory, along with two other buildings on the southwest side of the campus. Paier College is also awaiting approval from the Connecticut Office of Higher Education and the U.S. Department of Education and its accreditors to offer several degrees now offered by the University of Bridgeport, including bachelor’s degrees in industrial design, digital marketing, mass communication and marketing. “As we evaluated the best path forward to achieve our long-term goals, it became clear that changing our name to embrace the

growth of our programs and relocating to Bridgeport would offer the greatest benefits to our current and future students and faculty,” said Joseph M. Bierbaum, president of Paier College. Paier was founded in 1946 as the Paier School of Applied Arts in West Haven. The school relocated to New Haven in 1954 and Hamden in 1960. It gained accreditation as a four-year degree-granting college in 1982. – Written by Kevin Zimmerman and Phil Hall

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Good Things SEVEN HONOREES TO RECEIVE ARTS AWARDS ArtsWestchester in White Plains will honor seven individuals and organizations at its annual Arts Awards Celebration to be held virtually Wednesday, April 7 at 6 p.m. Spanning a range of disciplines, the 2021 Arts Award Winners are: Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators Benjamin Boykin II of White Plains; Vinnie Bagwell of Yonkers; Dr. Judith Schwartz of Armonk; The Village of Sleepy Hollow Wishing Wall; The Westchester Chordsmen of White Plains; the Jazz Forum Arts Jitterbugs Program of Tarrytown; and photographer Elijah Goodwin of Tarrytown. “The arts are very much alive in Westchester thanks to the dedication of area artists and arts organizations over this last year, creating virtual ways of delivering on their missions during the pandemic with invaluable support from arts patrons. ArtsWestchester celebrates the vision and commitment of the brightest stars in Westchester’s cultural community at its Arts Award Celebration annually,” said Janet T. Langsam, ArtsWestchester CEO. “I congratulate our 2021 Arts Award honorees for their vital work in the arts and for their cultural leadership. They are part of the creative heart and soul that makes Westchester such a great place to live and work. And, they will be a critical part of the recovery of New York’s economy.” For tickets, sponsorships, journal ads or questions visit: artsw.org/artsaward or contact Ann Fabrizio at afabrizio@artswestchester.org or 914-428-4220, ext. 326.

CPW ACHIEVES GREEN BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP CERTIFICATION. The Green Business Partnership (GBP) was founded in 2009 as the Westchester Green Business Challenge. Referred to as the Green Team, this membership organization provides a solution to companies that want to go green but do not have sustainability as part of their core mission. The GBP, which has developed tools for rating greenhouse gas emissions promotes ways to increase efficiency and save money. CPW’s own Green Team was formed in 2011 by a group of staff and program participants, providing an eco-friendly focus for the agency and a framework to push for certification by Westchester County’s Green Business Partnership. Now in its 71st year, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester in Rye Brook achieved its green certification on March 23.

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FUNKY MONKEY SUPPORTS THE GREENWICH POLICE With Easter and Passover around the corner Funky Monkey Toys & Books in Greenwich is prepared to create unique gift baskets and donate 10% of sales to the Greenwich Police Department (GPD) Scholarship Fund. In-store purchases of baskets or bundles will count toward the donation as long as customers mention the GPD Scholarship. Online purchases will have an opt-in checkbox at checkout if they would like proceeds to go toward GPD. These curated baskets, starting at $50, can be individualized by any age, boy/girl and gift preferences. “Greenwich has such a strong sense of community and we are very appreciative of those partnerships that make our town so special, including the support from our friends at Funky Monkey,” said Chief of Police James Heavey. “It is fitting that a store that obviously looks to bring joy to all children is also honoring the Greenwich Police Department’s 125thAnniversary with contributions to the GPD Scholarship fund – our kids are our future.” “…Being able to in turn support the children of the police force of Greenwich is just our way of saying thank you to the town and to the Greenwich Police Department,” Jared Greenman said, owner of Funky Monkey, which is open Monday to

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COSTAR NAMES HL COMMERCIAL GROUP A TOP DEALER From left: Greenwich Police Officer Robert Smurlo; Jared Greenman, owner of Funky Monkey; and Greenwich Police Officer John D’Inverno. Contributed Photo.

Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Greenman is a fourth-generation toy-store owner after his great-grand-

father, grandfather and father. His father, Stan Greenman, was the creator and founder of the popular Noodle Kidoodle stores.

GRACE FARMS FOUNDATION IN PARTNERSHIP TO AID NATIVE COMMUNITIES Led by Founder and CEO Sharon Prince, Grace Farms Foundation in New Canaan has partnered with artist Carrie Mae Weems and her “Resist Covid/Take 6!” initiative to issue an urgent call to support Native communities with life-saving PPE. To date, Grace Farms has delivered more than 44,000 medical grade personal protective equipment (PPE) to health care centers that support Native communities in Arizona, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Utah. “Since last March, we have seen the disparity and lack of critical organization to equitably protect all communities and now

Carrie and I, with the wherewithal of Grace Farms Foundation, are coming together to support Native communities that are still at heightened risk of Covid-19 a year later. At the onset of the pandemic, we immediately put together Grace Farms Alliance Against Covid-19 to fill a glaring gap of fundamental protection for front-line workers and those who couldn’t access face masks, depending on the goodwill of business colleagues to volunteer organizations across the country, extending to China. Thanks to trusted partners like Carrie Mae Weems, we are able to pinpoint the gaps and create a call to action.”

Internationally renowned artist Weems has worked tirelessly to raise critical awareness on the many ways racial inequities have been manifested by this pandemic. Grace Farms Foundation, a leading humanitarian organization, led the procurement and donation of 2 million PPE since March of last year. Prince activated Grace Farms’ 80-acre site as a temporary PPE and food relief distribution site and convened local and global partners for interdisciplinary humanitarian causes to create a highly efficient and global coalition – Grace Farms Alliance Against Covid-19.

EXEC PROMOTIONS AT GREENWICH UNITED WAY The Greenwich United Way (GUW) promoted Jeremy Nappi to vice president of fund development and operations and Robert Moore to senior director of community impact. Nappi has been with the GUW since 2014 when he joined as director of development. Since then, he has managed the fundraising and operations of the organization. FCBJ

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Previously he served as executive director for the state of Connecticut’s Muscular Dystrophy Association. Moore joined GUW in 2017 as director of community impact and oversees all organization programming. Earlier in his career he served as the director of New York programs for Seedco. “Jeremy and Rob have proven them-

selves invaluable to the GUW and we are grateful for their commitment to our community,” said David Rabin, CEO of the GUW. As a volunteer-driven organization, the Greenwich United Way exists to help identify and address the health, educational and self-sufficiency needs specific to its local community and to create and affect meaningful, lasting solutions.

Houlihan Lawrence Commercial Group was among the winners of the 2020 CoStar Power Broker Award. Its Commercial Group was listed No. 3 in commercial sales for 2020 in the Westchester/ southern Connecticut region according to CoStar. Last year the group completed 22 commercial sales totaling approximately $49.9 million. The year’s largest sale was $10.4 million for 9 Raymond Ave. in Poughkeepsie. Agents handling the sale were Tom LaPerch and Steve Salomone. “We are deeply honored to receive this prestigious award by CoStar. This recognition by our industry is a testament to the incredible team of talented brokers who have made the Houlihan Lawrence Commercial Group the market leader in commercial real estate brokerage,” said LaPerch who is the commercial group director. Houlihan Lawrence Commercial Group, a full-service division of brokerage firm Houlihan Lawrence, specializes in investment opportunities, office condominiums and leasing, industrial and retail sales and leasing, land acquisition and development as well as municipal approval consultation. Each year, CoStar identifies a select number of real estate firms and individual brokers who closed the highest overall transaction volumes in commercial property sales and leases within their respective markets based on transaction data in CoStar’s commercial real estate database for all deals completed in 2020.

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SUFFOLK HIRES WHITE PLAINS RESIDENT AS VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT NY Suffolk, one of the nation’s innovative builders and real estate enterprises located in Boston, has hired Alexis McGuffin of White Plains to serve as vice president of business development in New York. She will be responsible for pursuing new project opportunities, cultivating client relationships and raising the firm’s visibility and building its brand in the New York market. “Suffolk has emerged as a key player in the New York construction market and we’re excited to bring Alexis on board to continue building on that momentum,” said Charlie Avolio, president and general manager of the New York division. Prior to joining Suffolk, McGuffin spent nearly 14 years in senior executive positions at the real estate and construction enterprise Lendlease, including serving as vice president of virtual design and construction. Recently, she joined the inaugural class of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) Fellows, a first-of-its-kind leadership program for real estate professionals of diverse background created by REBNY in collaboration with Coro New York Leadership Center. Suffolk, a national enterprise that invests, innovates and builds, is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines. It has $4.0 billion in annual revenue, 2,500 employees and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, Chairman and CEO John Fish.

MHACY service coordinators unpack linens in preparation for distribution to residents. From left: Louise Simmons, tenant council representative for Walsh Road; Paul Merriweather, service coordinator for Palisade Towers; Emy Vega, site manager for Walsh Road, Palisade Towers and Flynn Manor; and Yaxayra Bermeo, service coordinator for Walsh Road.

The Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers (MHACY) will be distributing linens and blankets to its residents thanks to a partnership between the United Way of Westchester and Putnam, Good360 and the city of Yonkers. Four pallets of linens were recently delivered to MHACY with the assistance of the Yonkers Police Department and the Department of Public Works, which coordinated the delivery and transported the goods. The linens were received as part of

a partnership that United Way has with Good360, which acts as a clearinghouse for corporate donations. As a Good360 nonprofit partner, United Way has access to highly needed, donated goods that Good360 sources from hundreds of socially responsible corporate donors such as Brooklinen. Wilson Kimball, MHACY president and CEO, said that linens are essential items, but the cost is out of reach for many working families.

Tom Gabriel, president and CEO of the United Way of Westchester and Putnam, said that the United Way has been able to provide thousands of local residents with support through the Good360 program that was especially needed during the pandemic. The Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers is the largest provider of affordable housing in the city of Yonkers and the second largest public housing authority in New York state.

COMIC BOOK CREATION WORKSHOP Yonkers Arts in partnership with the Yonkers Public Library will launch during the first week of April the “I AM a Hero: Comic Book Creation Workshop.” The free, five-week virtual program, created by Evan Bishop; challenges up to 15 students to create an authentic super-hero that resembles themselves and uses their super-powers to take on relative social issues that affect themselves and others. “The student-heroes will explore, empower and express who they are through the medium of comic book art, all while having fun with other such heroes,” said Bishop. Participants must register at yonkersarts.org for the workshop, which will consist of a 90-minute session each week over a five-week period. “Yonkers Arts believes in the important role that exposure to art plays in our communities and are constantly working to develop programs and opportunities that engage and inspire creatives of all ages,” said Ray Wilcox, executive director of Yonkers Arts.”

The Construction Institute in East Hartford has announced the panelists for its 2021 Pathway to the Women Who Build discussion April 22. Titled “Straight Talk From a Powerhouse Panel,” the free event features: • Tracy Brower, moderator, principal, Applied Research + Consulting, Steelcase; • Luciana Burdi, director of capital programs and environmental affairs, Massachusetts Port Authority; • Joy Clark, vice president, partner, Leggat McCall Properties; • Olivia Gardner, virtual design and construction manager, Bond Brothers; and • Sonia Richards, director of capital projects, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. During the two-hour panel, attendees will learn from women who are luminaries in their fields. They will hear their stories, learn from their challenges and get inspired by their visions of the future. The Construction Institute is a nonprofit organization of diverse architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals dedicated to creating a learning and dynamic industry landscape. To learn more about the Institute and to register for the program visit construction.org.

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Good Things NYMC GRADUATES CELEBRATE RESIDENCY TRAINING PLACEMENT On March 19 at noon, seniors at New York Medical College (NYMC) School of Medicine (SOM) in Valhalla, along with graduating medical students across the nation, learned where they were matched to medical residency programs to continue their training for the next several years in their chosen specialty. Although it was not the traditional in-person envelope-opening ceremony, students learned where they matched online and a live stream of the event allowed family and friends to join in the celebration. Conducted annually by the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP), the Match uses a computer algorithm to match the preferences of applicants with the preferences of residency programs, to fill the available training positions at U.S. teaching hospitals. “Match Day marks a major step forward in the medical education of our students as they learn where they will continue on the path to becoming physicians,” said Jerry L. Nadler, M.D., dean of the School of Medicine and professor of medicine and pharmacology. This year, NYMC medical students, who will be training in 27 states at 104 different institutions, were matched at several of NYMC’s local affiliate hospitals, Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s Westchester Medical Center, NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, Lenox Hill Hospital, Greenwich Hospital and Phelps Hospital. NYMC graduates matched at many well-known top-tier research-intensive academic medical centers as well, including three hospitals of the Harvard Medical School System. The top career choices for the NYMC School of Medicine Class of 2021 were internal medicine, emergency medicine, pediatrics, general surgery, family medicine, anesthesiology, psychiatry, obstetrics and gynecology and radiology. Founded in 1860, New York Medical College is one of the oldest and largest health sciences colleges in the country with nearly 1,500 students and 330 residents and clinical fellows, more than 2,600 faculty members and 23,200 living alumni. The college joined the Touro College and University System in 2011 and is located in Valhalla.

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LOCAL ARTIST TRANSFORMS PALACE WINDOWS

Artist Marla Beth Enowitz’s “Stars for the Stars” mural features hundreds of abstract stars in different colors and sizes on The Palace Theatre doors.

Marla Beth Enowitz, artist and founder of Marla Beth Designs, is on a mission to add a little sparkle to The Palace Theatre’s Atlantic Street, Stamford, windows. Normally bustling with live performances, Covid-19 has kept the theatre dark. Those passing by can now enjoy Enowitz’s latest work, a large-scale mural titled “Stars for the Stars,” which makes use of the theatre’s windows as a canvas. Hundreds of abstract stars in different colors and sizes – some painted on

the outside of the glass to give dimension – are placed underneath a curtain of dreamy clouds. “Countless stars have passed through The Palace doors in its long history – from young students exploring a newfound passion to Broadway veterans and entertainment icons,” said Enowitz. “…To me, this fairytale-like dreamscape evokes hope and the dreams that come true in the world of live theatre.” A Rye Brook, New York, momprenuer,

Enowitz turned her love of painting from hobby to business once the pandemic hit. “As a live entertainment venue, the effects of Covid-19 have hit us particularly hard,” said Michael Moran, president and CEO of The Palace. “We are a 93-year-old hub for gathering and, while we look forward to the day when we can once again welcome guests through our doors, we are grateful to Marla for making the entrance of our empty theatre alive with color….”

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state during the pandemic and brought to life Connecticut’s long history of intriguing people, places and events like: Connecticut was the site of the world’s first telephone exchange, first pay telephone and first phone book. Formerly on staff at Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor’s and Travel Agent, Healy has been a freelance writer and editor for more than a decade. A Connecticut resi-

dent on and off since 1980, she resides in Greenwich. Attendees will be able to purchase a copy of Healy’s book by visiting the Museum’s Gift Shop or by emailing info@ lockwoodmathewsmansion.com. The lecture admission is free, but donations to support the museum’s cultural and educational virtual programming during the Covid-19 crisis are appreciated.

KEYBANK ANNOUNCES $40B INVESTMENT IN COMMUNITIES Building on early fulfilment of its groundbreaking $16.5 billion Community Benefits Plan, KeyBank recently announced it will increase its commitment to $40 billion. The investments will continue to focus on economic access and equity for underserved communities and populations. Launched in 2017, the National Community Benefits Plan surpassed its $16.5 billion goal in 2020 by delivering more than $18 billion in lending and investments across its footprint. This includes $310 million of investments in Key’s Hudson Valley and metro-New York market supporting small business and home lending in low- and-moderate income communities, affordable housing and community development projects and philanthropic efforts targeted toward education, workforce development and safe, vital neighborhoods. Highlights from the first four years of community investment in Hudson Valley/metro New York include (as of Dec. 31, 2020): • More than $171 million in affordable housing and community development projects, including Amory Plaza senior housing in While Plains; • Originated $67 million in small-business loans to businesses that are part of low- and-moderate income communities; • Provided $71 million in mortgage lending to low- and moderate-income communities; and • Made $1.42 million in transformational philanthropic investments in neighborhoods through grants to nonprofit organizations such as Lifting UP Westchester, Read Alliance, My Sister’s Place, El Centro Hispano, United Way, and Dutchess County Community Foundation. Chairman, CEO and KeyCorp President Chris Gorman, said “Corporate citizenship matters; it matters for our communities, for our clients and for our colleagues. Delivering on the commitments of our Community Benefits Plan has brought access to capital for neighborhoods and neighbors who have often faced unfair barriers to financial support. Receiving a 10th consecutive ‘Outstanding’ rating for exceeding the requirements of the Community Reinvestment Act serves as affirmation that KeyBank’s approach is the right one –– but we recognize the work isn’t finished.”

NYS ATTORNEY GENERAL DELIVERS $150,000 TO YONKERS SCHOOLS New York Attorney General Letitia James recently delivered $150,000 to the city of Yonkers Public Schools district to promote remote learning by homeless students. The funds will provide assistive technology to students, including iPads, laptops, Wi-Fi connectivity and more. The payment was provided by Microsoft Corp., as part of an agreement with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to resolve the company’s overcharging of sales tax for products being sold on the Xbox website. Prior to a recent fix implemented by Microsoft, some consumers in New York who purchased an Xbox product online — via Microsoft’s website — were charged an incorrect, higher amount of sales tax. “We are delivering $150,000 to support homeless youth in Yonkers and provide them with the necessary tools to secure the technology they need to continue to remote learn during these unprecedented times,” said James. “While Microsoft initially overcharged some customers for sales tax on Xbox products, we were glad to work with the company to swiftly correct this issue for our state’s consumers. No one should be forced to pay more in sales tax than they must, especially as we face a pandemic that has affected so many New Yorkers’ wallets. I look forward to seeing this money put to good use for the children of Yonkers.” When consumers purchase a product online, they are asked to enter their zip code as part of the billing address in an effort to determine the amount of sales tax they should be charged in connection with the purchase. Some postal codes within a certain zip code may have different tax rates. On Microsoft’s website, specifically, consumers are asked to input their entire zip code in addition to their four-digit postal code. However, if a consumer enters their zip code without the four-digit postal code, Microsoft nonetheless processes the transaction. Prior to the recent fix made by Microsoft, if a consumer entered their zip code without the four-digit postal code, Microsoft would charge the highest sales tax within that zip code, leading to an overcharge. As a result of this agreement, Microsoft has implemented a new procedure for processing orders that addresses this particular issue and charges consumers the correct amount of sales tax. Information for these features has been submitted by the subjects or their delegates.

BLAIR & POTTS RELOCATES WITHIN STAMFORD PLAZA Choyce Peterson Inc., a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm, recently announced the successful completion of lease negotiations for Blair & Potts for its 6,169-square-foot office space at Two Stamford Plaza in Stamford. Choyce Peterson Vice President Adam Cognetta and Principal John Hannigan represented Blair & Potts in the transaction. Rob Buckingham Jr. and Bob DeVellis, partners at Blair & Potts, engaged Cognetta and Hannigan’s services and after a wide search of available space in Stamford, it became clear that the ideal solution was to remain in the Stamford Plaza complex but consider relocating from Building Four to Building Two into a newly built office suite. The Stamford Plaza offers many amenities and is in the heart of Stamford’s central business district, with convenient access for both Blair & Potts’ clients and employees. Cognetta and Hannigan negotiated with Margaret Carlson, portfolio manager for RFR Realty LLC, the landlord at Stamford Plaza, to arrive at a suitable solution. “We really enjoyed partnering with Rob and Bob on this project,” Cognetta said. “…We ultimately negotiated a solution that ticked all the boxes, allowing them to retain the quality location their

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employees and clients appreciated, while providing compelling economic lease terms in a brand-new space.” Blair & Potts was founded Jan. 4, 1993 by Nancy E. Blair and Arthur G. Potts Jr., to provide legal services to individuals in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate

administration and taxation of individuals, trusts and estates. Choyce Peterson Inc., a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm with offices in Norwalk and Rye Brook, New York, was founded in 1997.

PEEKSKILL’S SISTER CITY On Friday, March 19, Peekskill Mayor Andre Rainey and Pedro Palacios Ullauri, mayor of the city of Cuenca in Ecuador, signed a new sister-city agreement. The ceremony, which was open to the public virtually marked the first such agreement between a Westchester County municipality and a non-European city. The sister-city partnership recognizes the significance and necessity for global interaction, as well as the interest in deepening the ties of friendship and cooperation that unite both Peekskill and Cuenca. The cities intend to develop mutual cooperative activities that stem from the history they share. Cuenca-born residents in Peekskill are sizable as is the community of North Americans living in Cuenca. “I encourage any Peekskill group with an interest in connecting with similar groups in Cuenca, whether for educational, cultural or business purposes, to get involved in this project,” said Rainey. “I thank the volunteers for their leadership, especially Luis Coronel, president of the Peekskill and

“Safe & Sound the Musical,” made its world premiere at the Front Row Fringe Festival this month, winning a total of 10 awards. The empowering new musical was written by Holly Block of Mahopac, New York and the UK’s Elizabeth Jerjan. Creation of the show was a true partnership between these two women who share the writing credits for the book as well as the music. “It evolved quite easily and naturally. Before I met Holly, I was writing songs. You’re taught about writing formulas, but they never really tell you to find something you want to write about, or to figure out what you want to say. The irony, that I can’t explain, is that I wrote the song ‘Vibrations’ before I knew the show’s character existed. I had his story in my head. Holly had the character without the music in her head. It felt like dominos fell into place. Magic,” said Jerjan. Block is an actress and writer and a graduate of Circle in the Square Theater Conservatory. Both Jerjan and Block are based in New York City.

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FOUNDATION REIGNITES WITH NEW LEADER The newly revitalized Poughkeepsie Public Schools Foundation (PPSF) has appointed Hudson Valley powerhouse G. Angela Henry as its first executive director. In her new role, Henry will oversee the nonprofit’s fundraising and grant-making efforts and will work in tandem with board members, school administrators and community partners to identify needs and find solutions that support and enrich the education of students in the Poughkeepsie City School District. “Angela Henry is the right person to represent the foundation,” said Ellen Staino, board president of PPSF, a retired teacher and former president of the Poughkeepsie City School District Board of Education. “She is passionate and articulate about our mission. Her varied skill set will serve the foundation, school district and community in the most positive way. I welcome Angela to our team and look forward to working with her.” The PPSF was initially founded in 2008 to put musical instruments in the hands of students who could not afford to rent them. Over the years the foundation raised and distributed more than $40,000 for projects as diverse as museum field trips, the creation of school gardens and the Pioneer Post newspaper. The foundation was dormant from 2016 until 2019, when two original members of the foundation’s board, Diane Ruffin and Stan Merritt, joined Staino to revive it. Currently a designated fund of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, the foundation was incorporated as a nonprofit in New York state and is in the process of securing federal not-forprofit status. It will focus on providing support to enrich the education of all students in the district, fundraising for opportunities such as campus visits for first-generation college applicants, financial aid and STEM programs.

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Visiting Nurse Services Westchester (VNSW) in White Plains is the recipient of a $42,000 grant from the Field Hall Foundation in Cortlandt for its new Van Services Program. The grant will enable the not-for-profit agency to purchase a van that will transport its home health aides to patients’ homes in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties. According to VNSW President and CEO Timothy P. Leddy, “We are thrilled to receive this generous grant from the Field Hall Foundation to help us jumpstart

this vital initiative. The procurement of a van will enable us, for the first time, to provide safe and reliable transportation for our home health aides (HHAs) as they travel to and from the homes of our patients. This will allow us to fill current gaps in home care services to the homebound elderly in hard-to-reach areas in northern Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties.” VNSW Foundation Inc. Board Chair Dr. Amy Ansehl, announced that the Foundation has approved a matching grant that will support the Van Services

Program by covering costs for personnel and related expenses. “…We believe that the provision of van transport services will have a positive impact on the recruitment and retention of home health aides, further strengthening our home care program,” she said. VNS Westchester is the largest and only independent not-forprofit, Medicare-certified home health care agency in Westchester that also serves the Bronx, Dutchess, Putnam and Rockland counties.

ANOTHER MEMBER FOR HVEDC BOARD Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. in Poughkeepsie has gained another member for its board. The Anderson Center for Autism has joined the Board of Directors and will be represented by Executive Director and CEO Patrick Paul. “We are excited about joining HVEDC and working toward a better Hudson Valley,” said Paul, who became the executive director and CEO of Anderson Center for Autism in 2017 after joining it in 2000 as the corporate controller. Cumulatively throughout his career Paul has 25 years of working in the not-for-profit sector. Previously he was a trooper for the New York State Police

and also worked in banking, investment management and public accounting. He earned a bachelor’s degree in community and human services from SUNY Empire State College with a concentration in criminal justice, a bachelor’s degree in accounting from SUNY College at New Paltz and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). For families, the autism community, and public organizations, Anderson Center for Autism is a valuable, compassionate resource providing education, support, outreach services and information aimed at delivering assistance and increasing opportunities for inclusion.

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LAW FIRM ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS OF COLOR Yankwitt LLP in White Plains has established a scholarship at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University named the Yankwitt LLP Immediate Impact Scholarship, which will be awarded to an incoming first-year student of color who expresses an interest in social justice and demonstrates financial need. The intent of the scholarship is to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply to law school and to promote diversity within the legal sector where minorities are significantly underrepresented. “As a White Plains resident and managing partner of a Westchesterbased law firm, I am committed to giving back to the community in which I live and FCBJ

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PARTNERSHIP DELIVERS REMOTE CARE Life365 in Scottsdale, Arizona, a leading virtual care platform provider, recently announced a partnership with White Plains Hospital, a leading health care provider in Westchester County to deliver remote care for patients located outside of the hospital and traditional care settings. The partnership will further serve to empower patients by providing them with the information and tools to be more aware and proactive with their health. Additionally, the remote care system will enhance the virtual health care experience as providers will have expanded access to patient information in nearly real-time, allowing for modifications to care plans between visits. Life365 will initially provide connected care kits curated with a variety of biometric devices that are connected to the cloud in a variety of ways, including via a consumer smart phone app, preconfigured smart devices and digital assistants. Patients will be able to track their data and understand the trends over time and the information transmitted by a patient at home will be reviewed by White Plains Hospital physicians and their care teams. The information can be flagged and immediate action can be undertaken if the data indicates the patient’s urgent need for treatment. “We are thrilled to have Life365 as a partner, especially as we continue to expand our digital health service offerings,” said Jonathan Bandel, vice president of strategy and innovation at White Plains Hospital. “As we continue to define how digital health is utilized to connect individuals outside the four walls of the hospital, we have to work with people-centered innovators, like the administration at White Plains, to address overcoming challenges in creating a unified care experience, equal or better to traditional in-person care,” said Kent Dicks, CEO of Life365. A member of the Montefiore Health System, White Plains hospital serves as a tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. It is consistently named Best Regional Hospital by “U.S. News & World Report.”

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The Board of Trustees of Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities Inc. (ACLD) recently appointed David B. Lever to its board. Founded in 1957, ACLD is one of the largest not-for-profit providers of support and services in Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York, supporting children and adults with autism, intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families. Lever is a founding partner at Lever & Ecker PLLC, a boutique personal injury law firm that is based in White Plains. A sibling of a person supported in an ACLD group residence, Lever focuses on advocating for the legal rights of accident victims who were seriously injured through no fault of their own. He views his increasing involvement in ACLD as

a way of honoring his family’s legacy of supporting an organization that has helped his brother and many others to thrive and live a life filled with meaning and dignity. “I am personally and deeply honored to be given the opportunity to assist Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities in its future endeavors,” said Lever. “The work that ACLD has done over the past 64 years is beyond impressive….” “We are thrilled to have David B. Lever join our Board of Trustees. We know that his legal background and dedication to helping people with disabilities lead more independent lives will be a great asset to the future of our organization,” said Joseph J. Ortego, president of the ACLD Board of Trustees.

WMCHEALTH, UNITED WAY IN COVID INFORMATION PARTNERSHIP The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) in Valhalla and United Way’s 211 Helpline in White Plains are partnering to distribute information about the Covid-19 vaccine to residents in the Hudson Valley. “WMCHealth and our Health Equity Task Force are committed to making sure the Covid-19 vaccine information is distributed in an equitable and inclusive manner,” said Michael D. Israel, president and CEO of WMCHealth. “Partnering with United Way’s 211 Helpline allows us to reach thousands of individuals in their primary language.” “Having access to the most up-todate information is important to our 211 call specialists who are helping callers

understand how to navigate through the vaccine process,” said Tom Gabriel, president and CEO of United Way of Westchester and Putnam. The partnership call center will generate regular reports on metrics and the type of Covid-related questions it receives, which can help WMCHealth and the Health Equity Task Force update or create new information and materials. The 211 Helpline, run locally by United Way of Westchester and Putnam, is a free and confidential information and referral service available 27/4, 365 days a year in more than 200 languages. Individuals can dial 211, text their zip code to 898211 or visit 211hudsonvalley.org for help with their health and human service needs.

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Facts & Figures U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT White Plains & Poughkeepsie Local business cases, March 17 - 21 Marianne O’Toole vs. Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., 21-7016-RDD: U.S. Trustee adversary proceeding in Adolph Flisser, d.b.a. A&E Electrical Enterprises, Chapter 7. Attorney: William F. MaCreery.

U.S. DISTRICT COURT White Plains Local business cases, March 17 – 21 District Council No. 9 Painting Industry Insurance Fund, White Plains, et al, vs. Choice of Colors Inc., Brooklyn, 21-cv-2322-VB: Civil enforcement of employee benefits. Attorney: Dana L. Henke.

Admiral Insurance Co., Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Builders Choice of New York Inc., Monroe, et al, 21-cv-2460-NSR: Insurance. Attorney: Neil L. Sambursky. Gerald Hayden, South Windsor, Connecticut vs. IBM, Armonk, et al, 21-cv-2485-VB: Action to protect trade secrets. Attorney: Robert A. Magnanini.

DEEDS Above $1 million 131 Little Town Lane LLC, New York City. Seller: Ralph C. Tarchine Jr., Bedford. Property: 131 Little Town Lane, Bedford. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed March 10. 203 East Fourth St LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: Natlew Corp., Mount Vernon. Property: 203 Fourth Street East, Mount Vernon. Amount: $3.3 million. Filed March 9. 41 Walworth Associates LLC, Scarsdale. Seller: 41 Walworth Avenue LLC, Scarsdale. Property: 41 Walworth Ave., Scarsdale. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed March 12.

District Council No. 9 Painting Industry Insurance Fund, White Plains, et al, vs. Kasselman Electric Co., Albany, 21-cv-2338-VB: Civil enforcement of employee benefits. Attorney: Dana L. Henke.

565 Franklin LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: Anthony Properties Inc., Mount Vernon. Property: 610 S. Fulton Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $6.8 million. Filed March 9.

William Bray, Mount Vernon, et al, vs. New York Gypsum Floors Inc., Pelham, et al, 21-cv2340-CS: Fair Labor Standards Act. Attorney: Penn A. Dodson.

625 Dobbs Ferry Realty LLC, Briarcliff Manor. Seller: Charles W. Carlson Jr., et al, White Plains. Property: 625 Dobbs Ferry Road, Greenburgh. Amount: $3.2 million. Filed March 9.

Jason Picorelli, Eastchester vs. Watermark Contractors Inc., Valley Cottage, et al, 21-cv-2433KMK: Fair Labor Standards Act. Attorney: Jason S. Giaimo.

72 West First Plaza LLC, Staten Island. Seller: Durequip Inc., Brookville. Property: 72 First Street West, Mount Vernon. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 11.

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Cojax Construction LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: C and C Realty Holdings LLC, Mount Vernon. Property: 758 Third Avenue South, Mount Vernon. Amount: $1 million. Filed March 10. LDLR Realty LLC, Yonkers. Seller: T.A.C. Realty Corp., Yonkers. Property: 870 McLean Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $2 million. Filed March 11.

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TGRR LLC, Syosset. Seller: Bridge Metal Industries LLC, Mount Vernon. Property: 717 Third Avenue South, Mount Vernon. Amount: $12 million. Filed March 9.

Below $1 million 11 West Sidney Realty Corp., Mount Vernon. Seller: Lopes Realty and Management LLC, Mount Vernon. Property: 11 W. Sidney Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $725,000. Filed March 8. 12 Van Buren Avenue LLC, Queens. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Property: 50 Carwall Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $418,635. Filed March 10. 184 N Columbus Avenue LLC, Bronx. Seller: Linda Storms, Mamaroneck. Property: 725 Prospect Ave., Mamaroneck. Amount: $210,000. Filed March 11. 20 Everett Street LLC, New Rochelle. Seller: J.K.A. Industry Inc., New Rochelle. Property: 20 Everett St., New Rochelle. Amount: $350,000. Filed March 9. 205-207 Washington Avenue R.E. Corp., New Rochelle. Seller: 124 AMT LLC, Larchmont. Property: 205 Washington Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $650,000. Filed March 10. 205-207 Washington Avenue R.E. Corp., New Rochelle. Seller: Arnold Reisfeld, Scarsdale. Property: 207 Washington Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $400,000. Filed March 10. 3 Curtis Realty LLC, Mahopac. Seller: Albusa Realty Corp., Harrison. Property: 12 Wilson St., Greenburgh. Amount: $500,000. Filed March 9. 33 Buckout Road LLC, South Salem. Seller: Carmine Portanova, West Harrison. Property: 33 Buckout Road, Harrison. Amount: $485,000. Filed March 10. 766 Main Newro LLC, Mamaroneck. Seller: Gary Washienko, Mamaroneck. Property: 766 Main St., New Rochelle. Amount: $570,000. Filed March 9. C3D LLC, Scarsdale. Seller: Philip Carullo, Eastchester. Property: 50 E. Hartsdale Ave., 3B, Greenburgh. Amount: $335,000. Filed March 10. Cartus Financial Corp., Danbury, Connecticut. Seller: Jeffrey Lazarus, et al, Hartsdale. Property: 12 Edgewood Road, Greenburgh. Amount: $650,000. Filed March 12.

Deal House Capital Fund I LLC, Mamaroneck. Seller: Claudette Carson, et al, Las Vegas, Nevada. Property: 311 Union Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $125,000. Filed March 11. Deal House Capital Fund I LLC, Mamaroneck. Seller: Deborah Juran, Mamaroneck. Property: 311 Union Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $187,500. Filed March 11. Deal House Capital Fund I LLC, Mamaroneck. Seller: Frank Micelli, et al, New Rochelle. Property: 311 Union Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $62,500. Filed March 11. Fermanagh Development LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Christopher Cuomo, White Plains. Property: 70 Bretton Road, Yonkers. Amount: $372,000. Filed March 11. Ho Kwok Holdings LLC, Scarsdale. Seller: Nina Ellen Feiman, et al, Eastchester. Property: 68 Mount Joy Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $630,000. Filed March 9. MJD Contracting Corp., Yorktown Heights. Seller: Ronald R. Salkow, Croton-on-Hudson. Property: 13 Barger St., Cortlandt. Amount: $45,500. Filed March 11. National Transfer Services LLC. Seller: Delores Clemons, Ossining. Property: 33 Knoll View Court, Ossining. Amount: $394,500. Filed March 8. Pinehurst Partners USA LLC. Seller: Mary Lou Politi, Lake Worth, Florida. Property: 15 Robbins Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $275,000. Filed March 8. Portrector LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Miriam Perez, Port Chester. Property: 134 Rectory St., Rye. Amount: $210,000. Filed March 9. Sherman Place Development LLC, Ossining. Seller: Truagh Development Corp., Ossining. Property: Sherman Place, Ossining. Amount: $130,000. Filed March 9. Sherman Place Development LLC, Ossining. Seller: Truagh Development Corp., Ossining. Property: Sherman Place, Ossining. Amount: $117,500. Filed March 9. Sherman Place Development LLC, Ossining. Seller: Truagh Development Corp., Ossining. Property: Park Ave., Ossining. Amount: $117,500. Filed March 9.

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Sherman Place Development LLC, Ossining. Seller: Truagh Development Corp., Ossining. Property: Park Ave., Ossining. Amount: $125,000. Filed March 9. Shoup and Hill LLC, Katonah. Seller: Bruce Lifrieri, et al, Shelton, Connecticut. Property: 210 Martine Ave., 5N, White Plains. Amount: $150,000. Filed March 10. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Francis J. Malam, White Plains. Property: 47 Stevens Avenue West, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $617,151. Filed March 9.

JUDGMENTS Caring For the Homeless of Peekskill Inc., Peekskill. $10,910 in favor of A and P Coat Apron and Linen Supply LLC, Mount Vernon. Filed March 11. Galleria Mall Dental at Crystal Run PC, Middletown. $2,746 in favor of A and P Coat Apron and Linen Supply LLC, Mount Vernon. Filed March 11.

LIS PENDENS The following filings indicated a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Alvarado, Ariana, as administratrix and heir of the estate of Jorge E. Alvarado, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $620,500 affecting property located at 15 S. Kensico Ave., White Plains 10601. Filed March 12. Cellini, Albert, as heir and distributee of the estate of Carmela Cellini, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $260,000 affecting property located at 531 N. High St., Mount Vernon 10552. Filed March 8. Gardner, Michael, et al. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $428,825 affecting property located at 224 N. Terrace Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed March 11. Jeffries, Jared, individually and as trustee of the Jared Jeffries Revocable Trust, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $900,000 affecting property located at 9 Stony Gate Oval, New Rochelle 10804. Filed March 8.

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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Lee, Thomas, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $640,000 affecting property located at 58 Underhill Road, Scarsdale 10583. Filed March 8. Martirano, Charles, et al. Filed by Citizens Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $345,670 affecting property located at 2 Abraham Gunn Memorial Drive, Cortlandt Manor 10567. Filed March 12. Ramadan, Yusuf, et al. Filed by Partners For Payment Relief DE IV LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 11 Irving Place, New Rochelle 10801. Filed March 11. Reichenbaum, Maiam, individually as as co-executrix and heir and distributee of the estate of Eric Reichenbaum, et al. Filed by ARCPE 1 LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $750,000 affecting property located at 3 Greenbriar Circle, Armonk 10504. Filed March 9. Zhuzhingo, Manuela, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $369,000 affecting property located at 27 Welcher Ave., Peekskill 10566. Filed March 9.

MECHANIC’S LIENS Briarcliff Manor Partners LLC, as owner. $39,560 as claimed by RIS Construction Corp. Property: in Ossining. Filed March 11.

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

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS Aandreas Closett of Illumination, 231 Nepperhan Ave., Apt. 1B, Yonkers 10701, c/o Kiana Evans. Filed Sept. 9. Alonzo’s Home Contracting, 354 Lexington Ave., Apt. 2S, Mount Kisco 10549, c/o Abigail Abisaac Alonzo Ruiz. Filed Sept. 10. Alpha Residential and Commercial Services, 30 Clinton Place, Third floor, Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Addans Layon Costa Soares. Filed Sept. 9. Black Diamond Logistics, P.O. Box 149, Yonkers 10701, c/o Tiqua S. Kindell. Filed Sept. 8.

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Facts & Figures Black Diamond Transportation Services, P.O. Box 149, Yonkers 10701, c/o Tiqua Kindell. Filed Sept. 8. Black Diamond Transporter, P.O. Box 149, Yonkers 10701, c/o Tiqua S. Kindell. Filed Sept. 8. Casa Cherrywood Carvings, 46 Cherrywood Road, Yonkers 10710, c/o Sabrina Santiago. Filed Sept. 10. Castillo 4 Auto Services, 24 Dudley Place, Apt. 1, Yonkers 10703, c/o Michael A. Castillo. Filed Sept. 8. City Shirts, 420 Palisade Ave., Unit 3D, Yonkers 10703, c/o Dwayne Cloud. Filed Sept. 8. Dash Title and Reg, 37 First St., New Rochelle 10801, c/o Wanda Abeyllez. Filed Sept. 10. Dill on Wheels, P.O. Box 149, Yonkers 10701, c/o Tiqua S. Kindell. Filed Sept. 8. Dilly Go Silly, P.O. Box 149, Yonkers 10701, c/o Tiqua Kindell. Filed Sept. 8. Dnote, 16 E. Fourth St., Apt. 3B, Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Donnell Harris. Filed Sept. 9. Families and Amazing, Mindfulness, 35 Convent Ave., Apt. 2, Yonkers 10703, c/o Charissa Denise Griffin. Filed Sept. 9. Grace and Elegance Decor, 558 S. Eighth Ave., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Jasmine Isaac-Hodge. Filed Sept. 10. Isolina Esposito, Attorney at Law, 676 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers 10710, c/o Isolina Esposito. Filed Sept. 10. Kiddie’s Choice 2 Daycare, 24 Dudley Place, Apt. 2, Yonkers 10703, c/o Johanny Burgos. Filed Sept. 8. Petionet, 2 Manor Drive, Yonkers 10710, c/o Myriam Decime. Filed Sept. 9. Sinplicity Apparel, 650 Main St., New Rochelle 10801, c/o Sinthia Tapia. Filed Sept. 9. Soo’s Cleaners and Tailoring, 445 Main St., Armonk 10504, c/o Sungyun Chung. Filed Sept. 8. Stalin R Sanchez, 61 Palmer Road, Apt. 1, Yonkers 10701, c/o Stalin R. Sanchez. Filed Sept. 10.

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Truckingbox Truck, P.O. Box 583, White Plains 10602, c/o Marcel Johnson. Filed Sept. 8.

PATENTS Anti-SARS-CoV-2-spike glycoprotein antibodies and antigen-binding fragments. Patent no. 10,954,289 issued to Robert Babb, et al. Assigned to Regeneron, Tarrytown. Automatic registration and generation of consumer payment credentials using internet-connected appliances. Patent no. 10,956,912 issued to Cristian Radu, et al. Assigned to Mastercard International, Purchase. Crowdsourcing big data transfer. Patent no. 10,958,708 issued to Lucas Villa Real, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Determining hardware requirements for a wireless network event using crowdsourcing. Patent no. 10,959,043 issued to Kelley Anders, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Mechanism to allow the use of disposable cards on a system designed to accept cards conforming to the standards of the global payments industry. Patent no. 10,956,899 issued to Colin Tanner, et al. Assigned to Mastercard International, Purchase. Method for generating a humanized transgenic mouse comprising a human APRIL gene. Patent no. 10,952,416 issued to John McWhirter, et al. Assigned to Regeneron, Tarrytown. Method and system for blockchain-implemented project management. Patent no. 10,958,420 issued to Ved Chauhan, et al. Assigned to Mastercard International, Purchase. Method and system for dynamic linking of offers to transaction accounts. Patent no. 10,956,959 issued to Jose-Louis Celorio-Martinez, et al. Assigned to Mastercard International, Purchase. Methods and devices for collecting information about consumer spending. Patent no. 10,956,921 issued to Avyaktanand Tiwary, et al. Assigned to Mastercard International, Purchase. Mice that make V.sub.L binding proteins. Patent no. 10,954,310 issued to Lynn Macdonald, et al. Assigned to Regeneron, Tarrytown.

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Performing contextual analysis of incoming telephone calls and suggesting forwarding parties. Patent no. 10,958,792 issued to James Bostick, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Providing intelligent content recommendations to groups of people. Patent no. 10,959,059 issued to Christopher Wyble, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. System and method for end-toend key management. Patent no. 10,956,904 issued to Mehdi Collinge, et al. Assigned to Mastercard International, Purchase. System and method of managing data injection into an executing data processing system. Patent no. 10,956,911 issued to Bradley Knoblauch, et al. Assigned to Mastercard International, Purchase.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD JUDGMENTS

Law Offices of Thomas C. Moore PC, Bronxville. Amount: $24,500. Legend Electronics Inc., Hawthorne. Amount: $13,500. NCJ Tastry Inc., Hartsdale. Amount: $1,500. Perino Home Improvement Inc., Hawthorne. Amount: $1,000. Profit Investment Management LLC, New Rochelle. Amount: $32,500. Quilon Inc., d.b.a. Mumbai Spices, Hawthorne. Amount: $33,500. RBP Restaurant Corp. d.b.a. Fisherman’s Net of Pelham, Mount Vernon. Amount: $4,500. Rec Group LLC, Harrison. Amount: $5,000. Regency Studio Productions LLC, d.b.a.

Failure to carry insurance or for work-related injuries and illnesses, March 18 to March 24, 2021

Regency Studios, New Rochelle. Amount: $3,500.

Albarracin’s Construction Inc., Peekskill. Amount: $54,000.

Shepard Entertainment Corp., White Plains. Amount: $57,000.

Ardsley Restaurant Group Inc., d.b.a. Saw

Shimon Fried d.b.a. Dr. Cloud, White Plains. Amount: $7,000.

Mill Tavern, Ardsley. Amount: $3,000.

St. Marthe Cleaning Service LLC, Yonkers. Amount: $72,000.

Aseproc Construction Inc., White Plains. Amount: $34,000.

Technovax Inc., Elmsford and Tarrytown. Amount: $13,500.

Brennen, Jon D., Irvington. Amount: $65,173.90.

HUDSON VALLEY

Chabelitas Corp., Yonkers. Amount: $32,500. Elite Battery Group Inc., Mount Vernon. Amount: $7,500. Forte Landscaping Inc., New Rochelle. Amount: $10,500. FSAM Inc., Yonkers. Amount: $2,000. Hudson Valley Concessions and Catering LLC, d.b.a. Nathan’s, Shrub Oak. Amount: $31,000. Kayrob Gas Corp., Yonkers and Bronx. Amount: $78,000.

Momo Equities LLC, Monroe, as owner. Lender: Northeast Community Bank, White Plains. Property: in Kiryas Joel. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed March 3.

28 Forest Edge LLC, Monroe. Seller: Forest Estates 28 LLC, Suffern. Property: Mountain Road, Monroe. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 8.

Below $1 million

91 Lakes Road LLC, Montgomery. Seller: Medical Arts Building Inc., Monroe. Property: in Monroe. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed March 9.

Bergen Corner LLC, Monroe, as owner. Lender: RCN Capital LLC, South Windsor, Connecticut. Property: 19 Zenta Road, Unit 103, Monroe 10950. Amount: $50,000. Filed March 3. Conger, Charles, et al, as owner. Lender: Bank of Millbrook. Property: in Washington. Amount: $120,000. Filed March 19. Deal House Capital Fund I LLC, Mamaroneck, as owner. Lender: LendingHome Funding Corp., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Property: 16 Genung St., Middletown 10940. Amount: $154,900. Filed March 4. Dementyev, Andrey Victorovich, Middletown, as owner. Lender: Rhinebeck Bank, Poughkeepsie. Property: 9 Lincoln Terrace, Middletown. Amount: $367,000. Filed March 10. French, Kevin, et al, as owner. Lender: Rhinebeck Bank. Property: in Red Hook. Amount: $726,525. Filed March 15. Live Your Best Realty LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Loan Funder LLC Series 14991, New York City. Property: 7 Fanewood Drive, New Windsor 12553. Amount: $217,750. Filed March 3. Mastronardi, Michael Anthony, et al, as owner. Lender: Mahopac Bank. Property: in East Fishkill. Amount: $450,000. Filed March 18. Pope, Kurt D., as owner. Lender: Webster Bank N.A. Property: in Beekman. Amount: $344,250. Filed March 22.

Casa M Investments LLC, et al, Scottsdale, Arizona. Seller: Silo Ridge Ventures Family Property LLC, Scottsdale, Arizona. Property: in Amenia. Amount: $2.4 million. Filed March 12. Double D Ranch and Land Company LLC, Stamford, Connecticut. Seller: Manpa LLC, Clifton, New Jersey. Property: in Washington. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed March 8. Ezras Choilim Health Center Inc., Monroe. Seller: ABM Builders Corp., New Hempstead. Property: Route 17M and Schunnemunk S. Monroe. Amount: $4.3 million. Filed March 11. Forest Edge NY LLC, Monroe. Seller: Forest Estates 28 LLC, Suffern. Property: 3 Mountain Road, Monroe 10950. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 4. MOMO Equities LLC, Monroe. Seller: Forest Estates 28 LLC, Suffern. Property: 17 Mountain Road, Monroe 10950. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 3. NKP Properties LLC, Farmingdale. Seller: David H. Salisbury, Warwick. Property: 10 and 12 Horse Hill Lane, Warwick. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed March 5. Premier Circle LLC, Washingtonville. Seller: DG Realty Management LLC, Monsey. Property: Oreco Terrace, Monroe. Amount: $2.4 million. Filed March 12.

Above $1 million

QJA Enterprises LLC, as owner. Lender: Loan Funder LLC Series 16871. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $100,000. Filed March 22.

PSDR Realty Corp., Stamford, Connecticut. Seller: STS of New York Inc., Millwood. Property: 619 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed March 4.

28 Forest Edge LLC, Monroe, as owner. Lender: Northeast Community Bank, White Plains. Property: in Kiryas Joel. Amount: $2.7 million. Filed March 8.

Smith. William, Middletown, as owner. Lender: Walden Savings Bank, Montgomery. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $325,000. Filed March 12.

Route 17M Development LLC, Monroe. Seller: Route 17M LLC, Chester. Property: in Monroe. Amount: $3 million. Filed March 5.

BUILDING LOANS

Forest Edge New York LLC, Monroe, as owner. Lender: Northeast Community Bank, White Plains. Property: in Kiryas Joel. Amount: $2.7 million. Filed March 4.

DEEDS Above $1 million

Stissing Farm Townhomes LLC, Hohokus, New Jersey. Seller: Stissing Farm Inc., Pine Plains. Property: in Pine Plains. Amount: $4 million. Filed March 12. USEF Tioranda LLC, San Antonio, Texas. Seller: RWHPA LLC, New York City. Property: in East Fishkill. Amount: $18 million. Filed March 9.

Facts & Figures Below $1 million 106 Renwick LLC, Bronx. Seller: 106 Renwick Newburgh LLC, New York. Property: 106 Renwick St., Newburgh. Amount: $195,000. Filed March 9. 14 Gillian Court LLC, Mount Kisco. Seller: Andrew Werner, et al, Monroe. Property: 14 Gillian Court, Unit C1, Monroe. Amount: $390,000. Filed March 5. 145 Johnston Street LLC, Monsey. Seller: Shirley Schnabele, Newburgh. Property: 145 Johnston St., Newburgh. Amount: $41,000. Filed March 11. 239 All Angels LLC, Wappingers Falls. Seller: Kymberly M. Scott, Poughkeepsie. Property: in East Fishkill. Amount: $235,000. Filed March 4. 3 Winding Lane LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Antonio J. Vinciguerra, et al, Newburgh. Property: 3 Winding Lane, Newburgh. Amount: $180,000. Filed March 10. 59 West Peenpack Trail Development LLC, Warwick. Seller: Edward J. Alzamora, Harris. Property: in Deerpark. Amount: $45,000. Filed March 12. 60 Forester LLC, Warwick. Seller: 60 Forester Avenue LLC, Warwick. Property: 60 Forester Ave., Warwick. Amount: $950,000. Filed March 3. 88 AB Group LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Mario Balacich, Montgomery. Property: 88 Charles St., Montgomery 1549. Amount: $500,000. Filed March 3. A and B Road and Gun LLC, Lafayette, New Jersey. Seller: Wayne K. Post, Rome. Property: 189 Zock Road, Deerpark. Amount: $8,500. Filed March 11. Abraham Joseph and Sarah LLC, et al, Spring Valley. Seller: Abraham Joseph and Sarah LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 5 Kerestier Court, Unit S002, Palm Tree. Amount: $20,000. Filed March 3. AHSF Holding I LLC, Middletown. Seller: Orange Bank and Trust Co. Property: in Wawayanda. Amount: $350,000. Filed March 10. All Four Seasons Property and Estate Management LLC, Millerton. Seller: Gary A Johnson, Millerton. Property: N. 5939 Elm Ave., Millerton. Amount: $440,000. Filed March 10.

All Mine of Orange Inc., Washingtonville. Seller: Peter M. Smith, et al, Wallkill. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $100,000. Filed March 1.

Deal House Capital Fund I LLC, Mamaroneck. Seller: Judy L. Grehl, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Property: 32 Blanche Ave., New Windsor. Amount: $92,500. Filed March 10.

Hinostroza Brothers Corp., New Windsor. Seller: Christopher Pezza, Newburgh. Property: 223 Carter Ave., Newburgh. Amount: $66,900. Filed March 5.

Atman Group Inc., Stony Point. Seller: Ugo D’Amato, et al, Modena. Property: 98 Lattintown Road, Newburgh. Amount: $190,000. Filed March 2.

Divine Path Properties LLC, Walden. Seller: Michael R. Bain, Magnolia, Delaware. Property: 521 Saracino Drive, Montgomery. Amount: $84,000. Filed March 12.

HLM Middletown LLC, New Hampton. Seller: Fast Easy House Buyer Inc., Monroe. Property: 173 Lincoln Ave., Middletown. Amount: $150,000. Filed March 11.

Bergen Corner LLC, Monroe. Seller: Fanne Mae. Property: 1248 Union Ave., Newburgh. Amount: $70,000. Filed March 3.

Ellis Galloway LLC, Monroe. Seller: 41 Ellis Ave LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 41 Ellis Ave., Newburgh. Amount: $481,000. Filed March 5.

Hudson Home Buyers LLC, Monroe. Seller: Divine Path Properties LLC, Walden. Property: 521 Saracino Drive, Montgomery. Amount: $101,000. Filed March 12.

Brookview Holdings LLC, Wesley Hills. Seller: Kelly Brady, Poughkeepsie. Property: 20 Cromwell Drive, Poughkeepsie 12603. Amount: $235,000. Filed March 1.

Erin Casey LLC, Hyde Park. Seller: Geraldine A. Abbatiello, et al, Pawling. Property: in Pawling. Amount: $235,000. Filed March 5.

Champion Properties Inc., Hyde Park. Seller: Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Kingston. Property: in Hyde Park. Amount: $230,000. Filed March 5. Charles Tran Property LLC, Washingtonville. Seller: Ned Kopald, Highland Falls. Property: 43 Randall Heights, Middletown. Amount: $29,800. Filed March 11. Clove Properties LLC, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Seller: Leonard Hernandez, Monroe. Property: 82 Felter Hill Road, Blooming Grove. Amount: $405,000. Filed March 9. CM Community LLC, Chester. Seller: Antonina Baldassare, et al, New Windsor. Property: 1199 Washington Green, New Windsor. Amount: $275,000. Filed March 2.

Fast Easy House Buyer Inc., Harriman. Seller: John Sly, Bloomingburg. Property: 173 Lincoln Ave.. Middletown. Amount: $110,000. Filed March 11. FBM LLC, Maspeth. Seller: Karen Dicaprio, Bloomingburg. Property: 26N Joshua Road, Crawford. Amount: $249,900. Filed March 10. Five Pillars Realty LLC, Beacon. Seller: Janis G. Hoover, Daleville, Virginia. Property: 9 Jane St., Poughkeepsie. Amount: $185,000. Filed March 11. Freedom Well Estates Inc., Highland Mills. Seller: Deal House Capital Fund I LLC, Mamaroneck. Property: 32 Blanche Ave., New Windsor. Amount: $105,000. Filed March 10.

Community LD LLC, Forest Hills. Seller: Jeremy J. Swingle, Sparrowbush. Property: in Deerpark. Amount: $4,000. Filed March 10.

Freedom Well Estates Inc., Monroe. Seller: Deal House Capital Fund I LLC, Mamaroneck. Property: 19 Jacqueline St., Cornwall. Amount: $150,000. Filed March 11.

Community LD LLC, Forest Hills. Seller: Miracles of Humanity Foundation, Rosemount, Minnessota. Property: in Warwick. Amount: $20,000. Filed March 3.

GKB Properties LLC, Chester. Seller: Alfredo Toro, Washingtonville. Property: 19 Woodfield Drive, Blooming Grove. Amount: $220,000. Filed March 2.

Crustal Lakehill LLC, Flushing. Seller: John Edward Conti, et al, Pawling. Property: in Pawling. Amount: $50,000. Filed March 2.

Greycourt First LLC, Monroe. Seller: Greycourt Road LLC, Monroe. Property: in Blooming Grove. Amount: $500,000. Filed March 9.

Deal House Capital Fund I LLC, Mamaroneck. Seller: Caroline J. Smiklo, Middletown. Property: 16 Genung St., Middletown. Amount: $125,000. Filed March 4.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh Inc., Newburgh. Seller: Newburgh Community Land Bank Inc., Newburgh. Property: 141 Johnston St., Newburgh. Amount: $29,000. Filed March 4.

Deal House Capital Fund I LLC, Mamaroneck. Seller: Jean R. Wagner, New Windsor. Property: 19 Jacqueline St., Cornwall-on-Hudson. Amount: $90,000. Filed March 11.

Hedgerow Properties LLC, Weston, Connecticut. Seller: Bennet R. Hale Jr., Middletown. Property: 5 Winchester Ave., Middletown. Amount: $120,000. Filed March 8.

IPPsolar Maple Crest RP LLC, New York City. Seller: Arthur Trovei, Port Jervis. Property: in Deerpark. Amount: $750,000. Filed March 4. IPPsolar Maple Crest RP LLC, New York City. Seller: Arthur Trovei, Port Jervis. Property: in Deerpark. Amount: $750,000. Filed March 4. IRTE LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Keith Hills, et al, Newburgh. Property: 192 Lander Street and 39 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. Amount: $200,000. Filed March 5. JAMFC Inc., Middletown. Seller: Gary W. Eddy, et al, Middletown. Property: 153-155 Ridgewood Ave., Wallkill. Amount: $30,000. Filed March 3. JS Bonilla Invest Inc., New Windsor. Seller: Gilberto Velez, et al, Middletown. Property: 205 W. Parmenter St., Newburgh. Amount: $185,515. Filed March 1. Kang Ning Inc., Otisville. Seller: Town of Mount Hope, Otisville. Property: in Mount Hope. Amount: $85,000. Filed March 9. Lam Chao LLC, New York City. Seller: Thomas H. Garnto, York, Pennsylvania. Property: in North East. Amount: $147,000. Filed March 4. Live Your Best Realty LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Wilmington Trust N.A. Property: 7 Fanewood Drive, New Windsor. Amount: $192,000. Filed March 3. Masonic Home Inc., Bronx. Seller: Frederick S. Walton, et al, Maybrook. Property: 91 Walton St., Montgomery. Amount: $170,000. Filed March 9. MK Lots LLC, New Hampton. Seller: Enrico Ferrante, et al, South Salem. Property: in Monroe. Amount: $75,000. Filed March 4.

Muslim Balkan Cemetery Association of Port Jervis New York Inc., Caldwell, New Jersey. Seller: Steven R. Schlesinger, Garden City. Property: 431 Oakland Valley Road, Deerpark. Amount: $97,500. Filed March 8. Ne Lot LLC, Hyde Park. Seller: John Lombardi, Poughkeepsie. Property: Violet Ave., Hyde Park. Amount: $180,000. Filed March 4. Newburgh SHG 49 LLC, Roslyn. Seller: New York Mil Development LLC, Merrick. Property: 127 Chambers St., Newburgh. Amount: $50,000. Filed March 2. O’Donnell Residential Construction Inc., Hopewell Junction. Seller: R. John Hannigan, et al, Wappingers. Falls. Property: 77 Myers Corners Road, Wappingers Falls 12590. Amount: $155,000. Filed March 8. Orange Property Development LLC, Glen Head. Seller: River Mountain Holdings Inc., Monroe. Property: 17 Silver Trail, Blooming Grove. Amount: $75,000. Filed March 5. Panama Properties LLC, Hopewell Junction. Seller: T and J. Properties LLC, Hopewell Junction. Property: 2566 Route 52, East Fishkill. Amount: $300,000. Filed March 12. Peacock Development LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: James Tomapat, et al, Poughquag. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $259,000. Filed March 12. Peak Summit Enterprises Inc., Newburgh. Seller: William Sarvis, Newburgh. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $30,000. Filed March 5. Ping Properties LLC, New Windsor. Seller: Carmine Damario, New Windsor. Property: 32 Cedar Ave., New Windsor. Amount: $275,000. Filed March 5. Printers and Writers Local LLC, Tivoli. Seller: Preit Inc., New York City. Property: in Red Hook. Amount: $275,000. Filed March 3. Rahil Arora Inc., Hicksville. Seller: Jeffrey J. Kirkland, Middletown. Property: 59 Kensington Way, Unit 73, Wallkill. Amount: $188,000. Filed March 3. RE Equity NY LLC, Middletown. Seller: U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Property: 25 Waverly Place, Middletown. Amount: $175,000. Filed March 11. Shalders Enterprises LLC, Pine Bush. Seller: Barry S. Bradford, LaGrangeville. Property: 9 Crawford St., Port Jervis. Amount: $52,500. Filed March 8.

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Sidi Inc., Bronx. Seller: Joseph Hillman, et al, Westtown. Property: 2051 Route 6, Middletown. Amount: $90,000. Filed March 2. SJAR Realty LLC, Montgomery. Seller: Benjamin D. Shaw, Summitville. Property: 2113 Route 302, Wallkill. Amount: $125,000. Filed March 2. SJF 1984 LLC, Monroe. Seller: Anthony LoBiondo, Newburgh. Property: 4217 Whispering Hills, Chester. Amount: $131,000. Filed March 3. Skyline Home Renovations LLC, Hopewell Junction. Seller: Warren Stein, Peekskill. Property: 7 Fox Terrace, Poughkeepsie. Amount: $160,000. Filed March 1. T D Contractor Corp., Clinton Corners. Seller: Rhinebeck Commons LLC, Beacon. Property: in Rhinebeck. Amount: $200,000. Filed March 10. Tanner and Murley of Dutchess LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Commerce Street Extension LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: in LaGrange. Amount: $775,000. Filed March 8. TFM Ventures LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: Anna Maria Lindstrom, Monroe. Property: 66 Cromwell Road, Monroe. Amount: $135,000. Filed March 4. Turtle Pond Properties LLC, Stormville. Seller: Kevin J. Kilroy, North Babylon. Property: in East Fishkill. Amount: $55,000. Filed March 11. U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Dennis P. Murphy, et al, Henderson, Tennessee. Property: 75 Walnut St., Montgomery. Amount: $150,000. Filed March 11. U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: Robert Deering, et al, Highland. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $133,000. Filed March 3. Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc., Morris Plains. New Jersey. Seller: Rocco Sanseverino, LaGrangeville. Property: in LaGrange. Amount: $590,000. Filed March 11. WVR Properties LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Shannon E. Sullivan, et al, Hinesville, Georgia. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $115,000. Filed March 2. ZJSA LLC, Chestnut Ridge. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Property: 2 Hillside Road, Warwick. Amount: $50,000. Filed March 11.

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Facts & Figures JUDGMENTS 23 Silver Roses LLC, Newburgh. $3,353 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 1. A.J.M. Trucking Inc., Monroe. $821 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 1. AAA Aluminum Corp., Monroe. $33,500 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed March 5. Anne’s Sub 17 Inc., Monroe. $2,868 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 22. Brittany Terrace MHC LLC, Rock Tavern. $33,000 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed Feb. 25. Clean Air Care Corporate of New York Corp., New Windsor. $33,500 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed March 5. Dhan Guru Ji Corp., New Windsor. $36,000 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed March 5. Edge Dental Management LLC, Monroe. $4,500 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed Feb. 25. Fish and Chikzz LLC, Newburgh. $4,306 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 1. Food Fanatics Inc., Middletown. $889 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 1. Goldmine Billing Consultants Inc., Monroe. $9,000 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed March 5. Greenville Just A Buck Inc., New Windsor. $3,373 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 22. Hallmark Enterprises LLC, Chester. $1,546 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 1.

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Hudson River Restaurant Distributors Inc., Cornwall. $33,500 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed March 5.

Remodeling the Hudson Valley Inc., Newburgh. $684 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 22.

Hurt Performance Inc., Blooming Grove. $1,552 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 22.

Rodriguez Landscaping New York Inc., Campbell Hall. $543 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 22.

Ingrid Williams Inc., Monroe. $1,435 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 22.

Ryo Trading Inc., New Windsor. $46,000 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed March 5.

K.J. Plumbing Sales Inc., Monroe. $11,685 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 22.

Scotch Bonnet LLC, Middletown. $18,500 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed March 5.

KCC Pools Services II LLC, Chester. $3,584 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 22.

Spectrum Auto Body, Florida. $5,621 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 22.

KGS Wiring Inc., Middletown. $599 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 22.

Stormyk LLC, Cornwall-on-Hudson. $2,385 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 22.

LYL Trading Inc., Monroe. $42,500 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed March 5.

Takasago International Corporation USA, Harriman. $73,393 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 1.

Moove-In of Middletown LLC, Middletown. $46,500 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed March 5.

Tass of New York Inc., Middletown. $1,259 in favor of theNew York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 1.

Nationwide Used Auto Parts Inc., Central Valley. $13,180 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 22.

The Wig Factory USA LLC, Godeffroy. $38,000 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed March 5.

Novo Holdings LLC, Warwick. $1,059 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 22.

U Buy Rite Inc., Monroe. $33,500 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed March 5.

NYP Drywal Corp., Monroe. $6,904 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 22.

Wedding Library LLC, Tuxedo Park. $33,000 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed March 5.

Palm Tree Sales Inc., Monroe. $1,059 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 22. Pizzeria Mr. Chris, Newburgh. $77,000 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed March 5. Raptor Freak Industries LLC, Maybrook. $33,000 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed Feb. 25.

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Whiskers and Leo of Staten Island Inc., Monroe. $1,503 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 1. Wynter’s HVAC Inc., Campbell Hall. $1,191 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed March 1. Yes Distributors Inc., Monroe. $33,500 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed March 5.

LIS PENDENS The following filings indicated a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. 2H NY LLC, et al. Filed by KBS Hill Ave LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $2.6 million affecting property located at 2 Hill Ave., Woodbury 10930. Filed March 1. Barnes, Kevin E., et al. Filed by PHH Mortgage Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $219,622 affecting property located at 27 Thompson St., Port Jervis 12771. Filed Feb. 26. Brown, Charles B., et al. Filed by Beneficial Opportunity Fund LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 25 Cornwall Lane, Unit 6601, Middletown 10940. Filed Feb. 25. Ciccotelli, Christopher R., et al. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $133,500 affecting property located at 37 Orchard Trail, Monroe 10950. Filed Feb. 23. Hablow, Karin E., Orange County commissioner of finance as administratrix of the estate of Steven DeFalcon, et al. Filed by Freedom Mortgage Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $281,500 affecting property located at 30 Shore Blvd., Wawayanda 10973. Filed Feb. 25. Kelley, Mattie A., et al. Filed by Jose Del Gadillo. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $158,000 affecting property located at 9 Gordon St., Port Jervis. Filed Feb. 27. Krugel, Thomas M., et al. Filed by Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $237,653 affecting property located at 57 D Alfonso Road, Newburgh 12550. Filed March 1. Lemmerman, Robert, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $180,000 affecting property located at 1037 Ridgebury Road, New Hampton 10958. Filed Feb. 23. Marte, Thomas A., et al. Filed by Embrace Home Loans Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $213,363 affecting property located at 27 Chatham Road, Monroe 10950. Filed March 1.

Rochetti, Peter, et al. Filed by Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $369,450 affecting property located at 43 Forest Road, Wallkill 12589. Filed Feb. 24.

MECHANIC’S LIENS Birch, John, Middletown, as owner. $12,234 as claimed by Affordable Painting Plus, New Hampton. Property: 115 Brookline Ave., Middletown 10940. Filed March 3. Boyle, Kippy, as owner. $10,104 as claimed by TH Remodeling and Renovations Inc., New Windsor. Property: 400 Grand St., Newburgh 12550. Filed March 3. Campbell Hall LLC, as owner. $78,518 as claimed by Window City Inc., Clifton, New Jersey. Property: 23 Kiernan Road, Hamptonburgh. Filed March 10. Czerepak, Matthew, as owner. $79,926 as claimed by Automated Elevator Systems LLC, Greenwood Lake. Property: 520 Jersey Ave., Warwick. Filed March 8. Hasbrouck, Charles R. Sr., as owner. $7,200 as claimed by MAK III Plumbing and Heating LLC, Slate Hill. Property: 73-75 Linden Ave., Middletown 10940. Filed March 4.

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

DOING BUSINESS AS Flag Realty Group Inc., d.b.a. Binyan, 51 Forest Road, No. 316122, Monroe 10950. Filed Jan. 29.

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS 3-Main, 3 Main St., Walden, c/o Ulee Joseph Johnson. Filed Jan. 27. Aircia Logistics, 218 Route 17, Apt. 6, Tuxedo Park 10987, c/o Jonathan Erwin Johnson. Filed Jan. 28. AMB Design Your Life, 24 Forsythe Place, Newburgh 12550, c/o Ann Margaret Bolton. Filed Jan. 26. Angles Baskets and Balloons, 49 Oakland Ave., Walden 12586, c/o Frances Rosario. Filed Jan. 27.

Angles Share, 49 Oakland Ave., Walden 12586, c/o Frances Rosario. Filed Jan. 27. Arazim, 15 Karlsburg Road, Unit 013, Monroe 10950, c/o Gershon Mosesson. Filed Jan. 26. ARB Mobile Repair, 41 Axworthy Lane, Goshen 10924, c/o Brian Stickney. Filed Jan. 29. Brachs Beverages, 531 River Road, Montgomery, c/o Evan Charles Brach McGowan. Filed Jan. 29. Davey’s Wings, 1 Homewood Ave., Newburgh,c/o David J. Bacucci III. Filed Jan. 27. E and H Taxes, 7 Prospect Ave., Goshen 10924, c/o Horacio Armando Reyes. Filed Jan. 28. God’s House of Worship, 165 Ann St., Newburgh 12550, c/o Vanessa Lynn Lesane. Filed Jan. 26. Hidden Valley Ink and Body Piercings, 119 Broadway, Suite 102, Newburgh, c/o Gerson F. Hernandez. Filed Jan. 27. Immortal Rugs, 46 Last Road, Middletown 10941, c/o Zachary Tyler Fernandez. Filed Jan. 25. Island Sod, 54 Rudinski Lane, Pine Island 10969, c/o John David Madura. Filed Feb. 3. Jordan’s Hair Brewery, 50 Jordan Lane, Middletown 10940, c/o Erica O. Jordan. Filed Jan. 26. Luxe Lash Lab, 22 Highway 6, Unit L2, Port Jervis, c/o Marian Grace Ocampo DeLara. Filed Feb. 3. Marvin Remodeling, 47 Park Ave., Monroe 10950, c/o Marvin Isaac Nolasco Perez. Filed Feb. 3. Smoove Xpress Services, 44 Concord St., Newburgh 12550, c/o Lydell Jackson. Filed Jan. 25. Transformation Consulting Services, 503 Kayla Court, Newburgh 12550, c/o Ninette C. Sanchez. Filed Jan. 25. Tri-State Delivery Services, 156 Jersey Ave., No. 1, Port Jervis 12771, c/o Dawn Leigh Hulse. Filed Jan. 27. TS Lawn Care, 44 Manor Lane, Westbrookville 12785, c/o Tanner James Sexton. Filed Jan. 28.

Facts & Figures BUILDING PERMITS Commercial Adow Pool Service LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Jill and Kevin M. Smith. Construct a new in-ground swimming pool at 103 Oneida Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed February 2021. AIV Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Pulaski Street LLC. Perform a re-construction of an existing building to make a total of seven apartment units and an open garage at 65 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $650,000. Filed Feb. 19. Allen Construction & Consulting, Cos Cob, contractor for 41 Greenwich Ave. Associates LLC. Construct Spa at 4143 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed February 2021. AVT Construction Inc., Meriden, contractor for the Housing Authority of the City of Stamford. Replace all windows at Lawn Avenue Townhouses, 1 Lawn Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $168,444. Filed Feb. 18. Barrett Inc., Danbury, contractor for Stamford Washington Office LLC. perform a replacement-in-kind of waterproofing, insulation and pavers at 677 Washington Blvd., Unit B, Stamford. Estimated cost: $85,000. Filed Feb. 16. Bonanno, Neil and Maureen Bonanno, Old Greenwich, contractor for Maureen and Neil Bonanno. Construct new in-ground swimming pool at 366 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed February 2021.

Cannondale Generators Inc., Wilton, contractor for Kevin and Pamela Randolph. Set a 16kw Generac generator with 100-amp ATS at right rear of house behind garage at 36 Branch Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,800. Filed Feb. 4. Carriello, Nicholas and Amy Carriello, Greenwich, contractor for Nicholas Carrielo. Construct new pool cabana at 25 Stonehedge Drive South, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed February 2021. Caso Remodeling Inc., Port Chester, New York, contractor for Broad & Summer Street Building LLP. Convert store-front window to door at 275 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $51,500. Filed Feb. 25. Detulio, Mark A., contractor for A&F High Ridge LLC. Install signs on storefront and side of building at 111 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed Feb. 19. In 2 Blue Design LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Amy and Nick Carriello. Construct a new in-ground swimming pool at 25 Stonehedge Drive South, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed February 2021. M. Gottfried Inc., Stamford, contractor for Research Drive Realty Inc. Reroof the rear section of roof at 75 Research Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Feb. 15.

Residential 1st Light Energy Inc., Manteca, California, contractor for Roll Rachelle, et al, Jackson Kaitlin Sur California. Install a roof-mounted PV solar array at 136 Shadow Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,800. Filed Feb. 8. 25 Harold Street LLC, Old Greenwich, contractor for 25 Harold Street LLC. Renovate basement at 25 Harold St., Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed February 2021.

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AAA Advantage Carting & Demolition LLC, Stamford, contractor for Evans Jewel. Remove pool and backfill to existing grade at 290 Sun Dance Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $13,800. Filed Feb. 12. Alyson, Ely, Greenwich, contractor for Ely Alyson. Add multiple changes to single-family dwelling at 30 Hendrie Ave., Riverside. Estimated cost: $390,000. Filed February 2021. Banks Brothers Services Inc., Old Greenwich, contractor for Kathy Fitzwilliam. Perform a kitchen renovation at 140 Riverbank Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Feb. 5. Barrantes, Yuran A., Bridgeport, contractor for Rosangelica Alvarado. Remodel kitchen and bathroom and place new windows, new roof and vinyl siding at 13 Lewelyn Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed Feb. 25. Baybrook Remodelers Inc., West Haven, contractor for Lauren and Mike Katz. Perform interior renovations to kitchen/dining room, new basement powder room and replace two second-floor tub/shower units at 15 Ridgecrest Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $156,000. Filed Feb. 2. Blum, Jeremy R., Fairfield, contractor for Lamonica Brian. Install an in-ground pool and patio at 58 Old Colony Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed Feb. 26. BM Design LLC, Easton, contractor for Veronica Obando. Perform the renovation of commercial space at 1120 E. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Feb. 24. C&C Quality Home improvements LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Katsman Alexander. Relocate laundry and build a bathroom in existing space at 61 Seaview Ave., No.1, Stamford. Estimated cost: $19,000. Filed Feb. 24.

Cannondale Generators Inc., Wilton, contractor for Robert A. Horowitz, et al, and Gillian Neff. Install 24kw Generac generator with 200-amp ATS and two 120 gallon above-ground propane tank at 217 Red Fox Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,491. Filed Feb. 8. Cannondale Generators Inc., Wilton, contractor for Marcy G. Greenberg. Replace existing generator at 64 Pembroke Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,800. Filed Feb. 11. CH Nickerson and Company Inc., Torrington, contractor for Aquarion Water Company. Remove and replace chemical Treatment pipes, valves and equipment for raw water at 455 Valley Road, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $60,980. Filed February 2021. Complete Dismantling Service, Stamford, contractor for Vraaisen Stine Sides. Perform replacement alterations at 196 Shore Road, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed February 2021. Connecticut Basement System, Seymour, contractor for Anthony T. Viceroy. Finish basement at 753 Riversville Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $47,905. Filed February 2021. Cum Laude Group Inc., White Plains, New York, contractor for William Manuel. Finish room above garage at 275 Old Church Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed February 2021. Cuscuna, Rocco B. Jr., Stamford, contractor for Reinus John F. Reinus, et al. Install a 22 KW generator and connect to existing 500-gallon propane tank at 202 June Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed Feb. 11. DiGiorgi Roofing & Siding Inc., Beacon Falls, contractor for Kamath Shakshi Kamath, et al. Strip wood decking, replace plywood, install ice barrier and new asphalt shingles at 162 Wellington Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $27,545. Filed Feb. 11.

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Dosus Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Hinkle Dayna Christine. Install an in-ground swimming pool at 9 Lynam Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $71,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Higgins, Diana M., Greenwich, contractor for Diana M. Higgins. Renovate the master bathroom and guest bathroom at 297 Shore Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed February 2021.

Double R A Construction Corp., Rye Brook, New York, contractor for Amy and Brian Lynch. Install a new 1/2 polar insulation and new vinyl siding in flagstone color at 57 Acre View Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Feb. 9.

John Desmond Builders Inc., Southport, contractor for Monica and Charles Heimbold. Renovate the bathroom at 19 Pilot Rock Lane, Riverside. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed February 2021.

DTF Rosemount LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Cheryl L. Solinger. Replace finishes in master bathroom at 51 Forest Ave., Unit 155, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed February 2021.

Kramer Lane Construction, Stamford, contractor for 12 Saint Claire LLC, Renovate garage, mudroom and office at 12 Saint Claire Ave., Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $88,000. Filed February 2021.

Evolution Hardwood Floors LLC, Beacon Falls, contractor for Megan Moraes. Finish basement, framing, electrical, insulation, drywall, floors and painting at 115 Colonial Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $29,000. Filed Feb. 8.

Labrecque, Sofie and Justin Labrecque, Greenwich, contractor for Sofie and Justin Labrecque. Renovate utility closets and replace florescent lights at 202 Weaver St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed February 2021.

Fairfield County Roofing, Port Chester, New York, contractor for Victor Ansart. Remove existing roof and re-roof 27 Lockwood Road, Riverside. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed February 2021.

Lorono Construction Corp., Rye, New York, contractor for Todd and Morgan Gilbert. Replace lights, kitchen cabinets, appliances and countertops and renovate master bathroom at 41 Grossett Road, Riverside. Estimated cost: $350,000. Filed February 2021.

Fay Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Nelson Philip Nelson. Build a new one-story two-stall detached garage and storage room at 163 Stamford Ave, Stamford. Estimated cost: $78,000. Filed Feb. 26. G&S Renovations LLC, Stamford, contractor for Stone Edwin Stone, et al. Replace sheet rock in basement damaged by a leak at 263 E. Hunting Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed Feb. 5. GE Construction LLC, Hartford, contractor for 1201 High Ridge Road. Perform minor landlord modifications at 1203 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $27,000. Filed Feb. 12. Green Power Energy LLC, Stamford, contractor for John Bates. Install L-feet, lag bolts, flashing and racking for a roof-mounted solar PV system at 29 Cherry Hill Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,316. Filed Feb. 5.

Luzzi, Maria F. and Gallione N., Old Greenwich, contractor for Maria F. Luzzi and N. Gallione. Remodel kitchen, master bathroom and add gas grill on outdoor patio at 55 Wesskum Wood Road, Riverside. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed February 2021. Ora Et Labora LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Ora Et Labora LLC. Construct a new wood frame dwelling at 27 Alpine Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,400,000. Filed February 2021. Plonowski, Mark, Norwalk, contractor for William J. King. Replace window over sink at 90 Riverside Lane, Riverside. Estimated cost: $44,000. Filed February 2021. Pro Custom Solar DBA Moment, East Berlin, contractor for Ignacio Mariaca. Install roof-top solar panels at 10 Hassake Road, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $23,214. Filed February 2021.

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Facts & Figures Purepoint Energy LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Ralph Pomerance Jr. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 95 Orchard St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $37,414. Filed February 2021. Restoration RE LLC, Stamford, contractor for John P. Furfaro. Remove existing roof and re-roof at 22 E. Lyon Farm Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed February 2021. Serrao, Cristiano and Juli Serrao, Old Greenwich, contractor for Juli and Cristiano Serrao. Build a dormer in attic and create office and storage space at 3 Tait Road, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed February 2021. Sound Beach Partners LLC, Stamford, contractor for LMB Dublin Hill LLC. Construct new single-family dwelling at 42 Dublin Hill Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,750,000. Filed February 2021. Tesla Energy, Rocky Hill, contractor for Woo Keong Thye. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 4 Somerset Lane, Riverside. Estimated cost: $23,588. Filed February 2021. Tesla Energy, Rocky Hill, contractor for Lauren Roberts. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 33 Montgomery Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $37,171. Filed February 2021. Viking Construction Inc., Bridgeport, contractor for Housing Authority. Perform replacement alterations at Hamilton Avenue, Building 1, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,576,230. Filed February 2021.

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COURT CASES Bridgeport Superior Court Aimbridge Hospitality LLC d.b.a. Hyatt House Hotel, et al, Shelton. Filed by Carlo Carboni, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorney: Vincent L Noce Jr., Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff was lawfully on the premises controlled by the defendants when an uninvited guest came to the plaintiff’s room and caused a physical confrontation. As a result of the defendants’ negligence, the plaintiff suffered injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBTCV-21-6103559-S. Filed Jan. 29 Mennillo, Nicholas, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Victoria Nichio, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorney: John J Luckart J.r, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBTCV-21-6103263-S. Filed Jan. 19. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, et al, Hartford. Filed by Starr Devellis, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Balzano & Tropiano PC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by another driver and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The driver did not have sufficient automobile insurance to fairly compensate the plaintiff and a claim for underinsured motorist coverage benefits against the defendants was filed. The defendants were notified and have failed to compensate the plaintiff fairly. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief athe court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-21-6104158-S. Filed Feb. 24.

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Valentin, Livia, et al, Trumbull. Filed by Emma Romeo, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Richard S Salvaggio, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBTCV-21-6103388-S. Filed Jan. 25.

Leon-Portilla, Mayra, et al, Danbury. Filed by Fidelia Linares, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBDCV-21-6038509-S. Filed Feb. 16.

Gupta, Udayan, Riverside. Filed by Michael Gencarelli, Darien. Plaintiff’s attorney: Patrick D McCabe, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FSTCV-21-6049994-S. Filed Jan. 12.

Vazquez, Eduardo, et al, Stratford. Filed by Javaun Wilson, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Connolly Brennan Ralabate PC, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-216103389-S. Filed Jan. 25.

Navarro-Mora, Cynthia, Bethel. Filed by Rosa Cruz, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBDCV-21-6038359-S. Filed Jan. 28.

Sinha, Shreya. et al, Wilton. Filed by Guang Luo, Norwalk. 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 in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-21-6050436-S. Filed Feb 16.

Danbury Superior Court Blum, Barbara, Newtown. Filed by Jeffrey Sperrazza, New Fairfield. 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 in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBDCV-21-6038433-S. Filed Feb. 4. Curillo, Luis Taciri, et al, Danbury. Filed by Victoria Ann Quink, Bethel. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller Rosnick D’amico August & Butler P, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBDCV-21-6038382-S. Filed Jan. 29.

Romero, German, et al, Mahopac, New York. Filed by Western Connecticut Health Network. Plaintiff’s attorney: Simko V Michael Jr. Law Office, Seymour. Action: The plaintiff provided hospital services and supplies to the defendants who neglected or refused to pay the plaintiff and suffered monetary damages. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-216038236-S. Filed Jan. 15.

Stamford Superior Court Allen, Gary, et al, Stamford. Filed by Gerard Holmes, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cohen & Wolf PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff’s property is adjacent to the defendants’ property. The plaintiff became concerned about the location of a septic system installed by the defendants. The plaintiff engaged a surveyor who advised them that the septic system encroached onto the plaintiff’s property. The installation violates the Connecticut’s public health code and plaintiff asked the defendants to solve the issue. However, defendants sold their property forcing plaintiff to bring a quiet title action to clear up all doubt and disputes concerning the plaintiff’s property. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-21-6050378-S. Filed Feb. 11.

Spinnaker Real Estate Partners LLC, et al, South Norwalk. Filed by Maria Barcenas, Shelton. Plaintiff’s attorney: Steven Christopher Antignani, Shelton. Action: The plaintiff was walking along a corridor on the premise owned and controlled by the defendants when she was allegedly caused to fall and strike the floor due to a wet and slippery condition. As a result, the plaintiff suffered injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-216050068-S. Filed Jan. 19. Widler, Jean, Stamford. Filed by Susan Crennan, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Pickel Law Firm LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-21-6050173-S. Filed Jan. 27.

DEEDS Commercial 20 Talbot LLC, New Rochelle, New York. Seller: Barbara Brigiiam, Greenwich. Property: 33 Talbot Lane, Unit 20, Greenwich. Amount: $540,000. Filed Feb. 10.

54 Grahampton Lane LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Peter S. Wise, Greenwich. Property: 54 Grahampton Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 8. Bellinger, Kyle and Paige Bellinger, Stamford. Seller: 111 Mill Street LLC, Greenwich. Property: 18 Norias Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1,070,000. Filed Feb. 9. Bohn, Lauren and Nathan David Bohn, Greenwich. Seller: Wildwood Farm Property LLC, Greenwich. Property: 50 Bush Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $4,600,000. Filed Feb. 9. Cocoli, Adriana and Ilda Cocoli, Stamford. Seller: US Bank Trust NA, Stamford. Property: 616 Hope St., Unit F, Stamford. Amount: $330,000. Filed Jan. 29. Fidelity Masonic Temple Association Incorporated, Fairfield. Seller: AEL Real Estate Group LLC, Stratford. Property: 428 and 436 Old Stratfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $440,000. Filed Feb. 3. Green Olive Properties Management LLC, Orange. Seller: Castle Place LLC, New York, New York. Property: 241 and 251 Castle Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $2,670,000. Filed Jan. 29. Hanford Avenue Associates LLC, Stratford. Seller: Black Rock Partners LLC, Fairfield. Property: 831 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Amount: $455,000. Filed Feb. 4. Lopez, Jose A., Stamford. Seller: Con-Sul Associates, Fairfield. Property: 138 Rutland Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $350,000. Filed Jan. 29. Maruca, Angelo, Wilton. Seller: David Montanari Holdings No. 3 LLC, Stamford. Property: 52 Wolfpit Ave., Unit 3C, Norwalk. Amount: $130,000. Filed Feb. 4. ROA1 Enterprises LLC, Mahopac, New York. Seller: ABCGT Holdings LLC, Mahopac, New York. Property: 73 Sheephill Road, Riverside. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 9.

Facts & Figures Residential Anderson, James W. and Amanda B. Wyatt, Greenwich. Seller: Mark A. Neuman and Beth R. Kallet-Neuman, Greenwich. Property: 34 Cooper Beech Road, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 9. Berns, Tova and Cameron Berns, Stamford. Seller: Caitlin Peterson and Ryan Peterson, Stamford. Property: 140 Overbrook Drive, Stamford. Amount: $945,000. Filed Feb. 3. Bisack, John H., Fairfield. Seller: Barry R. Davis and Julie L. Davis, Fairfield. Property: 359 Fulling Mill Lane South, Fairfield. Amount: $1,249,000. Filed Feb. 3. Borger, James Edward and Siobhan Sweeney Borger, Fairfield. Seller: Elisabeth M. Chiboucas, Palm Beach, Florida. Property: 1139 Old Academy Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,610,000. Filed Jan. 29. Bresnahan, Alison S. and Bernard Bresnahan, Norwalk. Seller: David R. Supple and Deanna M. Supple, Norwalk. Property: 66 Wilson Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $1,375,000. Filed Feb. 4. Cerroni, Joseph and Rebecca Cerroni, Westport. Seller: William H. Hoffmann and Jodi E. Hoffmann, Fairfield. Property: 3590 Congress St., Fairfield. Amount: $1,535,000. Filed Feb. 2. Crape, Ashley V. and Anthony M. Epps, Fairfield. Seller: Nicholas J. Dimitriadis and Elaine Friend Konoski, Stratford. Property: 102 Catherine Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $532,500. Filed Feb. 2. Davis, Catherine and Morgan Davis, Old Greenwich. Seller: Scott Cooper Gray and Ashley Eastwanik Gray, Riverside. Property: 67 Lockwood Road, Riverside. Amount: $2,795,000. Filed Feb. 12. DiSanto, Amy and Aldo Cabrera, Fairfield. Seller: Joseph Mattana and Rhonda Mattana, Fairfield. Property: 261 Godfrey Road, Fairfield. Amount: $829,000. Filed Feb. 2.

Gambrill, William Jennings and Kaitlin Paul Gambrill, Greenwich. Seller: Vincent E. Gallagher and Irene G. Gallagher, Vero Beach, Florida. Property: 364 N. Maple Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 9. Green, Bette Gigliotti, Fairfield. Seller: Kevin M. Moran and Sharon E. Moran, Fairfield. Property: 73 Thorpe St., Fairfield. Amount: $405,000. Filed Feb. 4. Hamoto, Shavin, Stamford. Seller: Alison Hirsch, Monroe. Property: 29 Van Buren Ave., Unit K10, Norwalk. Amount: $175,000. Filed Feb. 3. Hand, Christopher, Elmsford, New York. Seller: Ann Richer Levine, Greenwich. Property: 17 Tinker Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1,283,250. Filed Feb. 12. Hascoe, Abbe and Lloyd Hascoe, Miami Beach, Florida. Seller: Richard A. Kohlberger and Beverly Kohlberger, Cos Cob. Property: 134 Davenport Drive, Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed Jan. 29. Jaramillo, Veronica and Giancarlo Reyes, Norwalk. Seller: Mohan Vanam and Julie Vanam, Norwalk. Property: 8 Eclipse Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $585,000. Filed Feb. 4. Kart, Scott and Justina Kart, Mamaroneck, New York. Seller: Keith J. Smith and Jaclyn Smith, Stamford. Property: 6 Buena Vista St., Stamford. Amount: $600,000. Filed Feb. 2. Keigher, Michael and Caroline Keigher, Greenwich. Seller: Michael Hynes and Ellen Hynes, Greenwich. Property: 77 Sherwood Place, Unit A, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 8. Kelly, Michael and Elizabeth Kelly, Greenwich. Seller: Joshua Strauss, Greenwich. Property: 11 Tinker Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 9. Laeben, Taryn A., Norwalk. Seller: Karen B. Barrett, Norwalk. Property: 61 Roton Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $989,625. Filed Feb. 8

Lober, Bryan A. and Miranda Demirjian, Norwalk. Seller: Andrea Fletcher, Fairfield. Property: 1167 Merritt St., Fairfield. Amount: $509,000. Filed Feb. 4. Lopez, Nicholas, Stamford. Seller: Richard E. Piazza, Stamford. Property: 154 Cold Spring Road, Unit 35, Stamford. Amount: $202,500. Filed Feb. 3. Lu, Carlos T. and Mona C. Lu, Greenwich. Seller: Daniel A. Benjamin, Stamford. Property: 55 Stag Lane, Greenwich. Amount: N/A. Filed Feb. 10. Luciani, Anthony and Rosa Luciani, Norwalk. Seller: Jennifer Marisol Sarmiento, Norwalk. Property: 12 Surrey Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $576,000. Filed Feb. 4. Mancheno, Monica M. and Mario A. Mancheno, Mamaroneck, New York. Seller: Jean A. Garofalo, Norwalk. Property: 12 Ledgebrook Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $257,000. Filed Feb. 8. Marulanda, Christian A. and Rosalia Angulo, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Tim J. Tiberio and Alicia S. Tiberio, Stamford. Property: 875 Stillwater Road, Stamford. Amount: $875,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Parikh, Niraj and Shivani Chitalia-Parikh, Stamford. Seller: Jamie David Marley, East Chester, New York. Property: 1 Broad St., Unit 32D, Stamford. Amount: $702,500. Filed Feb. 2. Sasimovich, Galina, South Salem, New York. Seller: Dennis Cooper and Sarah Gewanter, Leicester, North Carolina. Property: 664 Main Ave., Unit B401, Norwalk. Amount: $180,000. Filed Feb. 3. Scorese, Joseph J., Norwalk. Seller: Wojtek Pajor and Ashley Russo, Norwalk. Property: 85 Silvermine Road, Norwalk. Amount: $555,000. Filed Feb. 10 Shea, Lorry Ann, West Harrison, New York. Seller: Richard Capraro, Stamford. Property: 116 Pepper Ridge Road, Stamford. Amount: $580,000. Filed Jan. 29. Shinder, Richard J. and Kathryn Shinder, Greenwich. Seller: Gloria S. Lee, New York, New York. Property: 250 Old Church Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2,800,000. Filed Feb. 9. Siguenza, Vicente, Stamford. Seller: Antonio Larocca, Stamford. Property: 20 Cerretta St., Stamford. Amount: $650,000. Filed Feb. 2.

Mathurin, Danielle and Thomas Mathurin, Bronx, New York. Seller: Denise Teran, Norwalk. Property: 29 Arbor Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $376,250. Filed Feb. 5.

Sperber, Joshua and Miriam Lehrer, Norwalk. Seller: Dorothy T. Fabiano, Stamford. Property: 270 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford. Amount: $525,000. Filed Feb. 3.

McGinnis, Kevin J. and Amy Konieczny, Fairfield. Seller: Brian J. Quinn and Michelle R. Quinn, Fairfield. Property: 59 Glenarden Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $1,075,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Strauss, Andrew R. and Lauren B. Fischer, Southport. Seller: Catherine W. Lynch and Sean S. Curtis, Fairfield. Property: 1700 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield. Amount: $601,700. Filed Jan. 29.

Meleney, Anne, Fairfield. Seller: Michael G. DiStassio and Anne Meleney, Fairfield. Property: 60 Lindbergh St., Fairfield. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 2.

Strumolo, Annette H., Stamford. Seller: Lissa Petrucci, Greenwich. Property: 23 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich. Amount: $590,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Natarajan, Sam and Domenica Natarajan, Scarsdale, New York. Seller: Ching Chiang and I-Hsun Chiang, Stamford. Property: 134 Cascade Road, Stamford. Amount: $1,390,000. Filed Feb. 1.

Wall, Melissa and William J. Wall, Stamford. Seller: Roland J. Morin and Dona Inzitari-Morin, Norwalk. Property: 27 Old Rock Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $710,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Zimmerman, Sophie and James Zimmerman, Watermill, New York. Seller: Michael Patterson and Olivia Patterson, Washington. Property: 83 Oneida Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 11.

JUDGMENTS Condori, Oscar O., Stamford, $999, in favor of Standard Oil of Connecticut Inc., Bridgeport, by the Law Offices of Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 6 Benstone St., Stamford. Filed March 2. Gliatis, Kristi, Greenwich, $5,369, in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by Schreiber Law LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 1903 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Filed March 2. Hlebogiannis, Dimitrios, et al, Stamford, $113,833, in favor of George at Work LLC, Norwalk, by Owens, Schine & Nicola PC, Trumbull. Property: 109 Orange St., Stamford. Filed Feb. 24 Jimenez, Pablo E., Stamford, $16,425, in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by Schreiber Law LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 10 Jackson St., Stamford. Filed March 2. Masterson, Ellen, Weston, $6,476, in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by Schreiber Law LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 637 Cove Road, Unit C13, Stamford. Filed March 2. Newnham, William M., Stamford, $3,379, in favor of Ford Motor Credit Company LLC, Livonia, Michigan, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 31 Mitchell St., Stamford. Filed Feb. 23.

PPG Development LLC, Fairfield, $3,977, in favor of O&C Roofing LLC, Bridgeport, by Janine M. Becker, Fairfield. Property: 115 Puritan Road, Fairfield. Filed Feb. 18. PPG Development LLC, Fairfield, $3,877, in favor of O&C Roofing LLC, Bridgeport, by Janine M. Becker, Fairfield. Property: 1039 Reef Road, Fairfield. Filed Feb. 18. PPG Development LLC, Fairfield, $3,877, in favor of O&C Roofing LLC, Bridgeport, by Janine M. Becker, Fairfield. Property: 1033 Reef Road, Fairfield. Filed Feb. 18. Toro, Jose Alexander, Norwalk. $9,632, in favor of Bank of America NA, Charlotte, North Carolina, by Rubin & Rothman LLC, Islandia, New York. Property: 55 Clinton Ave., Norwalk. Filed Feb. 16. Valenti, Paula Ann, Norwalk. $13,532, in favor of Bank of America NA, Charlotte, North Carolina, by Rubin & Rothman LLC, Islandia, New York. Property: 118 Sunrise Hill Road. Norwalk. Filed Feb. 16.

LIS PENDENS Downey, Kevin P., et al, Fairfield. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, Rhode Island, for Citibank NA. Property: 138 Fairfield Place, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Feb. 26. Ellis, Christopher, Fairfield. Filed by Costello, Brennan, DeVidas, Sasso & Sinclair PC, Fairfield, for Erin Courcey. Property: 271 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Feb. 25.

Patrick, Damian, Norwalk. $34,959, in favor of Velocity Investments LLC, Wall, New Jersey, by the Law Offices of Steven Cohen LLC, Bronx, New York. Property: 286 Ely Ave., Norwalk. Filed Feb. 18.

Fabius, Martha, et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 19 Greenwood Hill St., Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Feb. 16.

Portuondo, Tricia N., Norwalk. $11,407, in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah, by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 442 Main Ave., Unit B1, Norwalk. Filed Feb. 22.

Lanzaro, James A., Norwalk. Filed by Graberroberts LLC, Stamford, for Kathy l. Lanzaro. Property: 9 Seaside Place, Norwalk. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Feb. 22.

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Facts & Figures Mickal, Borek, et al, Norwalk. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon. Property: 28 Lakeview Drive, Norwalk. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Feb. 22. Nunez, Guido, et al, Norwalk. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company. Property: 68 Clinton Ave., Norwalk. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Feb. 22. Snoopy 7 LLC, et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for 700 Summer Association Inc. Property: Unit 7K, 700 Summer Condominium, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Feb. 11. Wendon Realty LLC, et al, Stamford. Filed by Vincent J. Freccia, Stamford, for Savona’s Inc. Property: 137 Selleck St., Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Feb. 17.

MORTGAGES Alfano, Angela and Eric Alfano, Greenwich, by David A. Rogers. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage, 6850 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio. Property: 428 Valley Road, Cos Cob. Amount: $548,250. Filed Feb. 3. Baciu, Adrian and Irina Baciu, Norwalk, by Sarah Summons. Lender: Sun West Mortgage Company Inc., 6131 Orange Thorpe Ave., Suite 500, Buena Park, California. Property: 50 Aiken St., Unit 404, Norwalk. Amount: $222,876. Filed Feb. 8. Berns, Cameron and Tova Berns, Stamford, by Howard R. Wolfe. Lender: US Bank National Association, 4801 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 140 Overbrook Drive, Stamford. Amount: $756,000. Filed Feb. 3. Brennan, Jeffrey and Daisy L. Brennan, Stamford, by Stephen J. Schelz. Lender: Citibank NA, 1000 Technology Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri. Property: 282 Soundview Ave., Stamford. Amount: $530,000. Filed Feb. 2.

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Carpenter, Nicole, Norwalk, by N/A. Lender: Loandepot.com LLC, 26642 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, California. Property: 3 Brookhill Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $303,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Kutzy, Paul, Stamford, by Nicola Corea. Lender: Quicken Loans LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 105 Harbor Drive, Stamford. Amount: $340,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Chanda, Nagendra and Madhuri Chanda, Stamford, by Olga Coleman-Williams. Lender: Cardinal Financial Company, 3701 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 200, Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 83 Buckingham Drive, Stamford. Amount: $405,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Lorenzo, Raquel, Fairfield, by Douglas Seltzer. Lender: Arc Home LLC, 4000 Midlantic Drive, Suite 102, Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Property: 21 Bulkley Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $380,500. Filed Jan. 27.

DeCarlo, Michael J. and Mary Kate DeCarlo, Greenwich, by James Kavanaugh. Lender: Luxury Mortgage Corp., 4 Landmark Square, Suite 300, Stamford. Property: 12 Halock Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $545,000. Filed Feb. 3. Donaher, Meredith, Fairfield, by Deborah M. Fransluf. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, 150 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Property: 1781 Cross Highway, Fairfield. Amount: $400,000. Filed Jan. 27. Faris, Robert C. and Leanne M. Faris, Fairfield, by Brian S. Cantor. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, 39 Main St., Newtown. Property: 88 Middlebrook Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $406,000. Filed Jan. 29. Fjelldal, George and Mary Fjelldal, Stamford, by William Zorzy. Lender: Newrez LLC, 1100 Virginia Drive, Suite 125, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Property: 59 Fishing Trail, Stamford. Amount: $146,504. Filed Feb. 1. Freshman, Reva Joy, Norwalk, by Lisa Kent. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage, 6850 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio. Property: 3 Staples Court, Norwalk. Amount: $304,000. Filed Jan. 29. Hartman, Jerad Kent and Elizabeth Laprade Hartman, Greenwich, by Vicki K. Johnson. Lender: Bank of America NA, 101 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 69 Porchuck Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2,000,000. Filed Jan. 29. Jean-Felix, Harold and Jinou P. Jean-Felix, Stamford, by Charlene M. Pederson. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage, 6850 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio. Property: 69 Loughran Ave., Stamford. Amount: $439,000. Filed Feb. 2.

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O’Gorman, Matthew and Erin O’Gorman, Stamford, by James Kavanaugh. Lender: Luxury Mortgage Corp., 4 Landmark Square, Suite 300, Stamford. Property: 65 Havilland Road, Stamford. Amount: $492,000. Filed Feb. 3. Saldanha, Ovrille N., Fairfield, by John Fiore, Lender: Pitney Bowes Employees Federal Credit Union, 27 Waterview Drive, Shelton. Property: 100 Montauk St., Fairfield. Amount: $15,000. Filed Jan. 28. Selness, Kurt and Sabreena Selness, Norwalk, by John R. Fiore. Lender: Cornerstone Community Credit Union, 1515 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Property: 5 Cholwell Place, Norwalk. Amount: $416,000. Filed Feb. 8.

Titus, Jeffrey Allen, Norwalk, by William Zorzy. Lender: FM Home Loans LLC, 2329 Nostrand Avenue, Third floor, Brooklyn, New York. Property: 39 Orchard Hill Road, Norwalk. Amount: $600,000. Filed Feb. 5. Tom, Stephanie L., Norwalk, by Andrew S. Gale. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 24 Vollmer Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $278,800. Filed Feb. 4. Tucker, Jonathan R., Norwalk, by Roy W. Moss. Lender: William Raveis Mortgage LLC, 7 Trap Falls Road, Shelton. Property: 15 Steepletop Road, Norwalk. Amount: $648,831. Filed Feb. 3. Wallace, Joan K., Norwalk, by Steven A. Russo. Lender: NP Inc., 4800 N. Federal Highway, Suite 200, Boca Raton, Florida. Property: 10 Bethel St., Norwalk. Amount: $422,750. Filed Jan. 29. Wesley, Steven and Jackeline Wesley, Stamford, by Jonathan T. Hoffman. Lender: Loandepot.com LLC, 26642 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, California. Property: 4 Dartley St., Stamford. Amount: $450,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Smith, Brian W., Fairfield, by Wadic Boutros. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, 850 Main St., Bridgeport. Property: 442 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $300,000. Filed Jan. 29.

Wilcox, Carrie, Stamford, by Matthew L. Corrente. Lender: Newrez LLC, 1100 Virginia Drive, Suite 125, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Property: 30 Merriman Road, Stamford. Amount: $414,400. Filed Feb. 1.

Steiner, Selena and Alexander Quintero, Norwalk, by Jenna Cardlle. Lender: Luxury Mortgage Corp., 4 Landmark Square, Suite 300, Stamford. Property: 45 Cranbury Road, Norwalk. Amount: $548,250. Filed Feb. 3.

Wong, Tsering, Stamford, by Naveed A. Quraishi. Lender: Sun West Mortgage Company Inc, 6131 Orange Thorpe Ave., Suite 500, Buena Park, California. Property: 850 E Main St., Unit 518, Stamford. Amount: $325,000. Filed Feb. 1.

Sullivan, Eric M. and Kristina Hansen Sullivan, Fairfield, by Kurt Wehmann. Lender: TD Bank NA, 2035 Limestone Road, Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 88 Half Mile Road, Southport. Amount: $203,305. Filed Jan. 28.

Wood, Carleen A., Norwalk, by Shauna Rose-Larmond. Lender: Finance of America Mortgage LLC, 300 Welsh Road, Building 5, Suite A, Horsham, Pennsylvania. Property: 458 Flax Hill Road, Norwalk. Amount: $505,750. Filed Feb. 5.

Taylor, Scott and Erin Taylor, Greenwich, by Jeremy E. Kaye Lender: TD Bank NA, 2035 Limestone Road, Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 41 Overlook Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $2,800,000. Filed Feb. 3.

NEW BUSINESSES Acura of Stamford, 260 West Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o George D’angelo. Filed Feb. 4.

Liv Institute LLC, 314 West St., Harrison, New York. 10528, c/o Brad Gilden. Filed Feb. 9. Northeast Control, 1127 High Ridge Road, Unit 274, Stamford 06905, c/o Chioffe Technology LLC. Filed Feb. 4. Stamford Handyman, 61 Clinton Ave., Unit 7, Stamford 06901, c/o David Ospina. Filed Feb. 5. Stamford Tutors, 61 Clinton Ave., Unit 7, Stamford 06901, c/o David Ospina. Filed Feb. 5. The Espiritual Toolkit, 26 Strawberry Hill Ave., Suite 7G, Stamford 06902, c/o Audrey Kirnon. Filed Feb. 9. Vima LLC, 78 Vine Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Virginio Mariano. Filed Feb. 9.

PATENTS Rotorcraft, including auxiliary propulsor positioned to ingest boundary layer flow. Patent no. 10,953,982 issued to Blake Moffitt, et al. Assigned to Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford. Paper jam clearance mechanism. Patent no. 10,953,669 issued to Senthil Sivaraman, et al. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk. Systems and methods for providing assistance through one or more voice-based instructions via multifunction device. Patent no. 10,956,094 issued to Sathish Annamalai Thangaraj, et al. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk. Methods and systems enabling a user to customize content for printing. Patent no. 10,956,106 issued to Srinivasarao Bindana, et al. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk.

VP, Treasury - Strategic Initiatives and Product Management, Synchrony Bank, Stamford, CT. Prvd leadership & vision for operational design & implementation of payment mngmt, loan & Trade Mngmt System (TMS) solns. Req. Bach’s deg or foreign equiv in Comp Sci, Info Sys, Engg, Math, or rel + 6 yrs post bach, progrssv rel work exp in banking, treasury, payment mngmt, bus ops &/or banking ops. Telecommuting permitted. To apply, email resume to HR Manager referencing job code CT0018 in subject line to: kristine. mackey@syf.com

Credit Applications Team Lead, Synchrony Bank, Stamford, CT. Design & develop critical acquisition systems for clients in the consumer fin & credit card sectors. Req Bach’s deg or foreign equiv in Comp Sci, Engg or rel + 5 yrs post-bach progrssve rel work exp. Telecommuting Permitted. To apply, email resume to HR Manager ref job code CT0016 in subject line to: kristine. mackey@syf.com .

LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Formation of 115 West Lincoln LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/05/2016. Office location: Westchester County. Princ. Office of LLC: c/o Daniele Dimatteo 139 Valentine Street, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the address of its principle office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. #62798 LHDVM, LLC. Filed 10/9/20 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 709 Bedford Road, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Purpose: All lawful #62800 Brown Ave LLC. Filed 11/10/20 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 14 Brown Avenue, Rye, NY 10580 Purpose: All lawful #62801 68 Sherwood Drive Associates, LLC. Filed 9/16/20 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 399 Knollwood Road, Suite 318, White Plains, NY 10603 Purpose: All lawful #62802 37 Lamplight Street Associates, LLC. Filed 10/20/20 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 399 Knollwood Road, Suite 318, White Plains, NY 10603 Purpose: All lawful #62803

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC. NAME: BIANCA'S SUNSHINE LLC Articles of Organization were filed with NY Secy. Of State on 12/24/20 with existence on 12/28/20. 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 Theodore Mottola, 6 Saldi Lane, Valhalla, NY 10595, principal business location. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62804 Notice of Formation of TRAVEL TOGETHER WITH LIZ LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/12/21. 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: 44a Black Spring Road, Pound Ridge, 10576. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #62805 Taylor and Taylor Financial Services USA LLC, Appl for Auth filed with SSNY 1/21/2021. Office location: Westchester County. LLC formed in DE 4/28/17. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 411 Theodore Fremd Ave., Ste 206, Rye, NY 10580. DE address of LLC is c/o Capitol Services, Inc., 1675 S. State St., Ste. B, Dover, DE 19901. A copy of the Cert. of Form. on file with State of DE, Div.of Corp., 401 Federal St., Ste. 3, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #62806

Francesca's Property Management LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 2/9/2021. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 49 Fletcher Ave., Mt. Vernon, NY 10552. General Purpose #62807

Notice of Formation of TRHACKETT LLC. Art. of Org. filed with Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/4/2021. Office: Westchester Cty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 343 Trenor Dr New Rochelle NY 10804. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62815

Babaloo LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 12/3/2020. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 610 Esplanade, Pelham Manor, NY 10803. General Purpose #62808

Notice of Formation of AngeliComm, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/6/21. Offc. Loc: White Plains. SSNY desig. Cara Angelico as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 22 Pinebrook Dr, White Plains, NY 10605 10598. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62816

Notice of Formation of SoTo Martinez Recoleta LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 01/20/2021. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. & shall mail process to 3 Oval Ct., Bronxville, NY 10708. Purpose: All lawful #62809 Notice of Formation of 1 Linkmusicgroup, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/23/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 1 Linkmusicgroup LLC, 243 So. 3rd Ave., #1A, Mt. Vernon, New York 10550. Purpose: any lawful Purpose. #62810 Notice of Formation of Unlimited Possibilities Defined, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/27/2020. 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, 9 Loring Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10704. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62814

Notice of Formation of Zamenhof Law LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/8/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Melanie Zamenhof, 51 Lincoln Avenue, Ossining, New York 10562. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #62818 Larry O. Consulting LLC: filed with NY Secretary of State 11/23/20. Principal office location: Westchester County, NY. Secretary of State designated as agent of LLC upon which process against it may be served. Secretary of State shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Larry O. Consulting LLC, 1 Harbor Point Road, Stamford, CT 08902 (temporary location), attention: Larry Orell. Purpose: any lawful activity. #62819

Notice of Formation of Evermax, LLC filed with SSNY on 2/15/21. 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, 104 Forest Dr., Mt. Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62820

61 Seminary LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 11/4/2020. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 2545 Dunning Dr., Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. General Purpose #62825

Notice of Formation of MLBD LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on March 10, 2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 35 Mark Mead Road, Cross River, NY 10518. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #62821

Anita Greenwald, LLC. Filed 3/3/21 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 13 Greenbriar Circle, Armonk, NY 10504 Purpose: All lawful #62826

Notice of Formation of Hibbert RE 1 LLC Articles Of Organization filed with SSNY on 3/03/2021. 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, 1646 Castle Lawn Court, Naperville, Illinois 60565. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62822 VIRGINIA ROAD HOLDINGS LLC. Filed 3/12/2021. Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as for process & shall mail copy to: 2055 Flatbush Ave, Bklyn, NY 11234. Purpose: General. #62823 Notice of formation of Hartsbrook Consulting LLC. Arts. Of Org. Filed NY Sec. of State 1/20/2021. Princ. Office: Westchester Cty. Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Sec. of State shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 55 Fieldstone Dr., No. 25, Hartsdale, NY 10530. Purpose: any lawful activity. #62824

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CHIzube Executive Functions filed NY Sec. of State 03/18/2021. Princ. off. loc.: Westchester Cty. Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Sec. of State shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Priscilla Ambrose, 40 Brandt Terrace, Yonkers, NY 10710. Attn: Priscilla Ambrose. Purpose: any lawful activity #62829 Notice of Formation of MKD NOTARY SERVICES LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 03/24/2021. 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, PO BOX 80, ARDSLEY, NY 10502 #62830

Notice of Formation of KVBridge LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/18/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as LLC's agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 1051 The Parkway, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #62827 Notice of Formation of Honey Badger Advisors, LLC Articles of Organization filed with SSNY on 02/24/2021. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 125 Central Avenue / B9, Rye, NY 10580. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62828

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Notice of Formation of: MLucia Designs LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/08/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 165 Oakland Ave, Eastchester, NY 10709. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #62831 Notice of Formation of CTCS Capital LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/22/21. Office Location: Westchester County. Bruno Oliveto designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Bruno Oliveto, 26 1st Street 8022, Pelham, NY 10803. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62832

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From the County Executive Dear Readers, Thank you for taking some time to read this April Edition of ArtsNews. As we anxiously await the arrival of spring time and warmer weather, I want to encourage all of you to take advantage of the wonderful arts opportunities from arts groups throughout the county that are highlighted by our friends at ArtsWestchester. ArtsWestchester and the arts community on the whole have continued to grow and change with these uncertain times, allowing us the chance to explore the arts from the comfort of our own homes. As of April 2, many of our entertainment venues can also reopen their doors. Please enjoy any of the following programs offered by arts groups throughout the County, including: • the reopening of our arts venues (see pages A4-5) • a front-row seat to a concert by Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (see page A9) • a celebration of National Poetry Month (see pages A12-16) We all need the chance to escape from our day to day, and we all long to put the COVID-19 pandemic behind us. There are so many wonderful programs to discover in person and online right here in our own County, and the arts will always be here to help us and heal us. Thank you. Sincerely, George Latimer Westchester County Executive The work of ArtsWestchester is made possible with support from Westchester County Government. George Latimer

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DECONSTRUCTING BORDERS: CAPTURING SIGHTS AND SOUNDS FROM LA FRONTERA

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HIMMEL AWARD HONOREE: DARREN WALKER

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NATIONAL POETRY MONTH: GIVING POETRY A PLATFORM

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LAWRENCE FERLINGHETTI: A POET FOR ALL PEOPLE

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COVID DIARY

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JOHN SULLIVAN: ARTSWESTCHESTER’S ARCHITECT-IN-RESIDENCE

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ARTS

VIRTUOSO VIOLINS GO VIRTUAL IT’S TIME TO RESTART THE ARTS!

MARSHA ON THE MOVE: OSCAR NOMINEES

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FROM THE CEO by Janet Langsam, ArtsWestchester CEO

Here’s to the Ladies Still Making History Just when I thought I knew everything about Abraham Lincoln, I found out something new while watching the fabulous CNN documentary on his life. Now, we all know that history is often tinged with various interpretations of events. No surprise there. But my “a-ha“ moment was truly a revelation, and a source of great pride as well. I learned that it was the women, not Lincoln, who first proposed the 13th Amendment that abolished slavery and forced servitude. Those suffragette ladies had it right all along. They were not only for women’s rights but for human rights long before the 19th Amendment. Of course, it is true that Lincoln spent every nickel of his political capital shepherding the 13th through Congress. That’s what gives me the notion that when Lincoln spoke about our “better angels,” he might have been thinking about the ladies, young and old, black and white who, like him, believed “that a house divided against itself cannot stand.” That being said, Lincoln (and for all his imperfections) articulated for us the American dream of a government for the people and by the people. And he also gave us fair warning on another matter. He said that “America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” Elizabeth Cady Stanton (photo via Wikimedia Commons public domain)

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The popular saying tells us that April showers bring May flowers. In 2021, April may bring other signs of springtime renewal, including the gradual return of in-person arts events and performances. Beginning April 2, arts and entertainment venues can reopen at 33 percent capacity, with a maximum capacity of 100 people indoors and up to 200 people outdoors. Further, if all audience members can show proof of a negative virus test, capacity can increase to up to 150 people indoors and up to 500 people outdoors. This is music to the ears of arts groups and performance venues, most of which have not welcomed an in-person audience in more than a year. Westchester venues have eagerly awaited this guidance, and many are ready with programs and performances to share safely with their audiences. Taconic Opera will resume its spring season with a production of La Traviata in a nontraditional setting – the football field in Peekskill's Depew Park. The April 24 and 25 performances will welcome up to 100 audience members each. The company’s general director, Dan Montez, says: “We feel so grateful to be bringing opera back to the public as we start to come out of this difficult year for the arts. The arts are such a vital part of our communities, and we are doing everything we can as an organization to bring our singing back safely and yet still stay true to the beauty of the art form.” Beginning April 17, Ballet des Ameriques will hold a series of performances in its Port Chester studio over the course of several weekends in April and May. This series, " Evenings of Dance in Westchester," will feature new works, as well as established ones from the the company's repertoire, choreographed by Director and Founder Carole Alexis. Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) in Pleasantville was

an early adopter of safety protocols for its venue, including contactless ticketing and the installation of new filtration systems to clean air particles. The Film Center will finally put these plans to good use when it welcomes back its audience beginning April 30. In celebration, JBFC is displaying “Projecting Light Through Darkness,” an outdoor light installation that brightens its façade after a yearlong somber period for the Center and its community. The installation will be on view seven days a week from 7-11pm through April 27. Despite reopening, the JBFC will continue to offer films through its Virtual Marquee online screening program. This approach to reopening is echoed by many organizations that will preserve an online component of programming in order to continue serving those who are not able, or are not yet ready, to see live entertainment. For those looking to view their films in Southern Westchester, the Picture House Regional Film Center has also reopened its doors for screenings. The live outdoor summer performances at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, with jazz, folk, American roots and more, have become a tradition for music lovers of all ages. Caramoor will continue to livestream its spring season while it refines plans for its anticipated reduced-capacity summer season. The 2021 lineup, along with safety protocols, will be announced on April 13. With new health and safety guidelines being introduced and updated regularly, April signals the beginning of what may be a months-long process of reopening Westchester’s cultural community. The arts have always been an important part of the culture of Westchester. Now, as it works towards recovery, it will continue to help the community heal and move forward. Soon, it can do so in person.

The arts have always been an important part of the culture of Westchester. Now... it will continue to help the community heal and move forward."

Projecting Light Through Darkness installation on view at Jacob Burns Film Center (photo credit: Ed Cody)

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Deconstructing Borders Capturing Sights and Sounds from La Frontera by Jorge Arévalo Mateus

Composer Guillermo Galindo playing the stringed Effigy (Efigie) (photo courtesy of Hudson River Museum)

The border, or la frontera, between the United States and Mexico lies along a severe, natural landscape that is both beautiful and dangerous. Tracing the contours of the Rio Grande for much of its length, it is a place fraught with social, political and cultural tensions—a space where mystery and tragedy coexist, where beauty and horror lay side-by-side. For noted photographer Richard Misrach and composer Guillermo Galindo, co-creators of Border Cantos |Sonic Border, an exhibition showing at the Hudson River Museum through May 9, the ineffable qualities of the land and its soundscapes first led them to collaborate in 2012. The controversial wall, stretching 1,954 miles from Brownsville, Texas to San Diego, California, and its impact on people and communities, brought the artists together to explore themes of light, sonority and migration. Working with natural materials, found objects, and artifacts collected from the region’s vast expanse, each artist brings distinct perspectives to the project. Through images, textures and sonic elements, shared aesthetic sensibilities coalesce to articulate a unified creative “voice.” Laura Vookles, the museum’s chief curator, describes this artistic synergy: “Each can be appreciated for its own merits and message, but to stand in the space, surrounded by these monumental photographs of the Border, listening to music that evokes the sounds of being in the desert near the wall, resonates on another level. We sense, as much as see and understand, what the human story of this landscape is and what the landscape is of this human story.” The interplay of natural and human elements are linked by the brutality of the wall and its impact on people and communities on both sides. In a sense, the wall connects the conceptual to creative expression, serving as a central theme and structural backbone of the exhibition. The unique, hybrid musical instruments that Galindo builds for experimental compositions make reference to indigenous, pre-Columbian, Meso-American and world cultures. His recorded score for eight instruments loops intermittently, creating a sonic counterpoint to Misrach’s large format photography. This juxtaposition invites visitors to enter and experience spaces that, although ephemeral and absent of people, are nonetheless filled with life—and death. The desert feels palpable, alive and balanced. Although most people will never go there, the works here provide

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a glimpse of hard-edged realities and challenges that border-crossing migrants face. Audiences are subtly encouraged to think about the artificial nature of constructed barriers that are set in natural environments, and to consider the cultural divisiveness that results between “civilized” societies. Galindo’s musical instruments are placed in the center of the gallery, surrounded by Misrach’s photographs. In a “concert” of desert timbres, tones and silences, the music conjures a shamanic ritual that echoes throughout the museum. While the absence of people is explicit, in one photograph a human form appears obscured behind a steel curtain, outlining the shape of a young woman—essentially a shadow figure. The effect of this ghost-like silhouette suggests anonymity and the dehumanizing effects of border walls, the denial of a migrant’s dreams and the destructive impact on communities for both sides of la frontera. The inherent energy in human objects, from a child’s teddy bear and discarded clothing to playing cards and CDs, from bone fragments and shell casings to Pedialyte bottles and more, all become totemic remnants of a nameless archeology, the detritus of human migration.

In a sense, the wall connects the conceptual to creative expression, serving as a central theme and structural backbone of the exhibition." Misrach’s Effigy 2 depicts three constructed figures standing before a passageway and overpass. Are they markers of a safe passage, or a warning? Whomever created and placed them, and what purpose they were intended for, is unclear and ambiguous. Misrach’s image raises more questions than it answers. Using the same materials, Galindo’s Efigie attaches steel strings across the raised arms and chest of Misrach’s figure to create a musical instrument that gives “voice” to the migrant sculpture. As young men, Misrach and Galindo were both inspired by

Shell Piñata (Piñata de casquillos) by Guillermo Galindo /Art Bridges (photo courtesy of Hudson River Museum)

the literature of Carlos Castaneda, whose narratives pointed to a spiritual cosmology of the desert and the many secrets contained in its mountains, rivers and wildlife. Border Cantos |Sonic Border similarly invokes this supernatural world, along with unknown lives and lived experiences of people in migration. The intensity of this exhibition highlights what is artistically (and perhaps politically) possible when artists collaboratively create works that are simultaneously historical, representational and symbolic—artworks that cut across national, transnational, or “binational” borders and identities to express something utterly and totally human.

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2021 Himmel Award Honoree:

Darren Walker

by Rocío De La Roca

“Art is not a privilege. Art is the soul of our civilization.” In 2017, Darren Walker delivered the annual “Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy” on Arts Advocacy Day. He continued: “[Art is] the beating heart of our humanity; a miracle to which we all should bear witness, over and over again, in every home— from the most modest and humble to the grandest and well-fashioned.” It is for that passion for the arts that Walker will be honored this month with Katonah Museum of Art’s (KMA) 2021 Himmel Award. The annual award and lecture, named for arts patron Betty Himmel, “honors creators, conceivers, radical thinkers and risk-takers that provoke new thinking in art and design.” Walker, who has been president of the Ford Foundation since 2013, will be recognized for his leading role in supporting the arts through the lens of social justice. KMA Executive Director Michael Gitlitz explains: “Darren is not only one of the most accomplished leaders in the worlds of art and philanthropy, but also one of the great innovators in how we think about philanthropy's role in affecting large-scale social justice." During the annual event, which will take place virtually this year via Zoom on April 3, Walker will discuss his experiences in the nonprofit field and his work with a foundation that focuses on addressing societal changes during current times of social and political crisis. Walker has spent his career developing innovative ways to confront racial and financial inequity through the arts and philanthropy. Last year, the Ford Foundation became the first nonprofit in U.S. history to issue a $1 billion social bond to raise funds for nonprofit organizations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Foundation, according to its statement, will use proceeds from its social bond to invest $85 million in Black, Latinx, Asian and Indigenous arts organizations, many of which have historically limited resources. Previously, Walker served as Vice President of Foundation Initiatives at the Rockefeller Foundation and as COO of the Abyssinian Development Corporation. He currently serves as a trustee of Carnegie Hall, New York City Ballet, the High Line and the Arcus Foundation. Darren Walker (photo credit: Jake Chessum)

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Virtuoso Violins Go Virtual

Virtuoso Violins performance by Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (photo source: chambermusicsociety.org)

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Friends of Music Concerts, like all performing groups, had to pause its live concert plans. In the fall, they reached an agreement with Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) to provide its audiences with limited-run streams of some of CMS's concerts, which feature internationally recognized chamber music performers. From April 10 to 16, FMC will present a Chamber Music Society program called “Virtuoso Violins.” The performance features three works performed by pianists Orion Weiss and Wu Han, violinists Francisco Fullana, Paul Huang, Sean Lee and Danbi Um, violist Matthew Lipman and cellist Clive Greensmith. According to Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, here is why each of the compositions being performed are noteworthy: Georg Philipp Telemann’s Concerto in D major for Four Violins Baroque concertos usually included basso continuo, an accompaniment that provides the harmonies of the piece, but Telemann wrote about 80 pieces without continuo, including this one. The exact occasion and the reason for this particular instrumentation is unknown. The four movements, arranged slowfast-slow-fast, capture Telemann’s charm, grace and wit with warm harmonies and clever imitation.

Richard Strauss’s Sonata in E-flat major for Violin and Piano, Op. 18 Violin Sonata was essentially Strauss’s last word on abstract instrumental music [before shifting his focus to big, programmatic music]...It came at a pivotal time when Strauss was synthesizing all these influences. The two outer movements are impassioned pleas, full of rapid modulations and high flying melodies, while the middle movement is a spontaneous-sounding reflection. Gabriel Fauré’s Quartet No. 1 in C minor for Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello, Op. 15 With its goal of promoting new French concert music, the Société Nationale de Musique in Paris, of which Fauré was a founder, gave a platform for him and his fellow members to focus on the previously-overlooked genre of chamber music from a French lens and promote it as part of Parisian cultural life. Fauré had a number of premieres at Société concerts, including this work, his first piano quartet…The standard line-up of movements—sonata, scherzo, slow movement, and energetic finale—is enhanced with modal twinges, colorful melodies, light textures and distinctive rhythms… With this piece…he finds his mature voice in the genre—a perfect marriage of rigorous form and French style. Excerpts from program notes by Laura Keller, CMS Editorial Manager © 2020 Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

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It’s Time to Restart the Arts! The arts are a vital source of economic revenue. However, in a recent study by ArtsWestchester, 87% of surveyed arts groups reported that they were not faring well during the pandemic. Meanwhile, two-thirds of local artists are unemployed. ReStart the Arts is an initiative put forth by ArtsWestchester’s Affiliate Committee that calls on New York State officials to allocate one million dollars to the arts. If successful, funds would be distributed by ArtsWestchester to Westchester and Rockland County cultural organizations through a call for proposals. ArtsNews asked local arts groups how they would use those funds to restart the arts.

Our earned revenue...was completely cut of at the beginning of the closure. It’s time to get audiences safely back to our theater again. I’d like to restart the arts by upgrading the HVAC system in our historic theater. – Laura DeBuys, President and Executive Director of the Picture House Regional Film Center

Restarting the arts would enable us to transform an outdoor lot into a storytelling garden for our young people to learn and grow together again in a postpandemic creative, cultural and educational context. – Brooklyn Demme, Interim Executive Director, Youth Theatre Interactions

We’ve been unable to produce anything live on stage. In order to restart the arts, we would like to present a virtual audio-visual, illustrated, bilingual children’s book with music and sound effects. – Holly Villaire, Producing Artistic Director, Hamm & Clov Stage Company

We’ve had to cancel some concerts and presented many others virtually. This is a fine alternative, but not financially sustainable long-term. I want to restart the arts by creating a safe environment to return to live concerts so we can perform for our local community who need this uplifting music now more than ever. – Erica Kelly, Executive Director, New Choral Society of Central Westchester

We’re planning to reopen our theater space in October. That’s going to mean upgrading the ventilation of our HVAC system, adding sanitizing protocols and finding the upfront money for the productions after the year we’ve had. – Adam Cohen, Artistic Director, Arc Stages

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The pandemic forced us to cut short our programs and events and adapt to the new reality. We provide a major source of income for teaching artists, who in turn suffered a major impact when our programming ceased. I want to restart the arts by kicking our outreach initiatives back into high gear.

We are seeing “For Lease” signs all over our beautiful county of Rockland. With ReStart the Arts, we would use the funds for marketing so that people will come to the beautiful town of Nyack and the county of Rockland, and they will spend money with our small businesses.

– Adam Levi, Executive Director, Rye Arts Center

– Craig Smith, Phoenix Theater Ensemble (Nyack)

We’ve had to furlough and dismiss a large portion of our team, leaving us with a handful of very dedicated employees trying to do the jobs of many more...I can help restart the arts by providing our community with live and virtual programming that is challenging, hopeful, inspiring and thought-provoking. – Michael Hoagland, Executive Director, Bedford Playhouse

It’s been a very tough year. If we had support from ReStart the Arts, we would love to provide a series of public community concerts in lots of different locations. These would be performed by our faculty members and our students. – Jean Newton, Executive Director, Music Conservatory of Westchester

We will restart the arts by bringing back our concert season in one form or another again. With additional funding, our musicians, who have not been able to earn an income, will be able to form beautiful music again for our Westchester community. – David Restivo, Co-Executive Director, Chappaqua Orchestra

When isolation forced our writing program for kids onto the virtual platform, it drew kids from far outside of Greenburgh. I want to restart the arts with in-person workshops, and virtual ones for creative young writers whose parents, for various reasons, can’t get them to in-person workshops. – Sarah Bracey White, Executive Director, Greenburgh Arts Committee

This pandemic has presented us with so many challenges. We need to restart the arts. That way, filmgoers, students, teachers, filmmakers, people of all ages and backgrounds can have access to our vibrant programs regardless of their ability to pay. – Daniela Velez, Manager of Institutional Giving, Jacob Burns Film Center

When I was a boy, I was very taken by the subject of magic. It’s astonishing when something disappears before your very eyes. Of course, in order for the magic trick to work, it has to reappear. Right now, all of our theaters, arts organizations, museums and dance companies have disappeared. In order to make them reappear, you are charged with giving a million dollars to revive the arts. I beg you to do this. – Bram Lewis, Artistic Director, Schoolhouse Theater

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National Poetry Month April is National Poetry Month and Westchester has fully embraced the art of the poem. Westchester County recently named its inaugural Poet Laureate, BK Fischer, and several organizations in the County are offering robust poetry-related programming. Flip through these pages for some highlights.

Giving Poetry a Platform “The global pandemic has made us all aware of the importance of the arts in each of our lives,” says Jennifer Franklin, Director of Programming at Hudson Valley Writers Center (HVWC). On April 10, HVWC, along with Masters School, is hosting the 10th Annual Westchester Poetry Festival. However, things will look a bit different this year. The festival is trading in its podium for its webcam, presenting a robust lineup of poets virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Six authors will read from their most recent collections. Readings from students will also be featured at the event. Masters School Librarian Judy Murphy explains: “During this time of isolation, expression is especially vital for our students. Poetry and spoken words are tools to give voice.” The Festival’s keynote speaker is Reginald Dwayne Betts, whose most recent collection, Felon, is an unapologetically honest look at life in and after prison. His poems simultaneously encapsulate the injustices experienced during his time of incarceration while also working to dismantle that same system through the J.D., and soon-to-be-Ph.D., from Yale Law School that he obtained since his release. Says Franklin: “The Masters School and the Hudson Valley Writers Center are dedicated to diversity, outreach and access in the literary arts. We are excited to welcome a diverse group of voices that have been commanding national attention in the poetry world and beyond.” Betts will be joined by five other acclaimed poets, who will each read from their most recent collections: Leila Chatti, a Tunisian-American dual citizen, celebrated her debut full-length collection “Deluge” (Copper Canyon Press) this past year. Aaron Coleman, a Fulbright Scholar from Metro-Detroit, saw his debut collection, “Threat Come Close,” published by Four Way Books in 2018. Tyree Daye from Youngsville, North Carolina is the author of two poetry collections, including “Cardinal” from Copper Canyon Press, published in 2020.

Sean Singer of Ossining is the author of several collections, including 2015’s Honey & Smoke (Eyewear Publishing). Margo Taft Stever, a Sleepy Hollow poet, is founder of the Hudson Valley Writers Center and founding and current co-editor of Slapering Hol Press. Her poetry collections include Cracked Piano (CavanKerry Press, 2019).

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A poem by Reginald Dwayne Betts The things that abandon you get remembered different. As precise as the English language can be, with words like penultimate and perseverate, there is not a combination of sounds that describe only that leaving. Once, drinking & smoking with buddies, a friend asked if I’d longed for a father. Had he said wanted, I would have dismissed him in the way that youngins dismiss it all: a shrug, sarcasm, a jab to the stomach, laughter. But he said longing. & in a different place, I might have wept. Said, once, my father lived with us & then he didn’t & it fucked me up so much I never thought about his leaving until I held my own son in my arms & only now speak on it. A man who drank Boone’s Farm & Mad Dog like water once told me & some friends that there is no word for father where he comes from, not like we know it. There, the word father is the same as the word for listen. The blunts we passed around let us forget our tongues. Not that much though. But what if the old head knew something? & if you have no father, you can’t hear straight. Years later, another friend wondered why I named my son after my father. You know, that’s a thing turn your life to a prayer that no dead man gonna answer. From Felon. Copyright © 2019 by Reginald Dwayne Betts.

Reginald Dwayne Betts (photo courtesy of Hudson Valley Writers Center)

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Poetry Does Not Live in a Vacuum by Megan Thomson Connor

The Ghost Chair by Rochelle Udell (image courtesy of the artist)

By April, the frost has melted, there are buds on the trees and Bethany Arts Community (BAC) is abuzz with poetry. The organization offers a full array of poetryrelated programming this month. BAC's Executive Director Abigail Lewis says: "We see poetry as a medium that helps to sustain us during these trying times. It can provide solace and a means of processing our emotions and experiences. It is a tool that helps us to understand each other in ways that are easily accessible to young and old alike." However, the poetry presented at the BAC this spring does not live in a vacuum. The programs all explore the literary art form alongside other art forms, such as illustration and photography. The in-person exhibit "Rochelle Udell to Pablo Neruda with Gratitude," on view through April 28, is a prime example of this duality. Rochelle Udell is an Ossining-based artist and speaker whose exhibit will focus on all twenty-four of poet Pablo Neruda’s "Las Odas/The Odes" as well as the objects those poems highlight. A Chilean poet and diplomat, Neruda's odes to socks, a bar of soap, a bed, a cat (the list goes on) may read less strangely to some during these times in which gratitude for the little things has become a national mantra. Throughout the pandemic, many have gained an appreciation for the simple objects that have provided comfort in these uncertain times – or have even kept them company through various Zoom meetings, in their work-from-home desks and chairs. On April 6, Udelle will lead an artist

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spotlight talk via Zoom titled "Where Do You Sit in Life?," which is inspired by photographer David Flores will confer with Rachel Eliza Griffiths and Neruda's "Ode to a Chair." Marcus Jackson, both practicing poets and photographers, as they Simultaneously on view is "Lado a Lado: Side by Side," an exhibit consider the intersection of poetry and photography and how one can of literature and art created through a partnership between BAC and inform the other. Ossining Children's Center. After the discussion and a reading by Griffiths and Jackson, Teaching artist and art an additional workshop historian Dr. Jill Keifer with Griffiths, Jackson will lead an online talk, and Pollock will use "Collaborations: Words photographic images to & Images," on April 9 via help generate poems and/ Zoom, which examines or poetic images. After "significant collaborations writing for an hour, those between wordsmiths and participants will have the painters—from medieval opportunity to share their times to the present day." work with the group. For those who wish to Towards the end of the dig deeper, Keifer will month, seven poets will flock also teach a four-week to BAC's scenic 25-acre virtual course on the campus for its first-ever topic. "When Arts Collide" poetry residency: Erika focuses on four examples Meitner, Gemma Cooperof how new experiences Novack, Jake Goldwasser, are born when art and Nicole Callihan, Jason literature collide. These Schneiderman, Pichchenda examples include Sandro Bao and Rachael Philipps Botticelli: The Drawings Shapiro. Some of these for Dante's Divine Comedy, poets have already begun Henri Matisse: Florilège planning events for Des Amours De Ronsard, the public. On April 28, Salvador Dali's Alice Pichchenda Bao intends to in Wonderland Suite, lead an in-person workshop and Matt Kish's One that "will explore the impulse Drawing for Every Page to create and the ways in of Moby-Dick. All of these which we may recognize projects could be read and not recognize poetry as odes in themselves. and art as such." Self-taught artist Matt Lewis says: "As a Artwork from Ossining Children's Center (image courtesy of Bethany Arts Community) Kish’s willingness to dedicate community organization, we 18 months to creating 522 are eager for members of the illustrations based on a line from each page of Melville's classic community to envision and create programs that take shape within novel shows that the inspiration between the two mediums goes both our campus. National Poetry Month is a great example of how this ways. can work." During an April 18 webinar, "An Interpretation of the Real: Poetry & Photography," Westchester poet Iain Halley Pollock and

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A Poet For All People Iconic poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti passed away recently at 101 years of age. Though his career is largely associated with San Francisco, the poet was born in Yonkers, spent time in a Chappaqua orphanage, and then lived with a foster family in Bronxville during his youth. Ferlinghetti is lauded for his own poetic works, most notably his first collection of poems, A Coney Island of the Mind. However, he is perhaps most often credited with helping to usher in the Beat movement of the 1950s. This is mainly because he was a co-founder of the famous City Lights Bookstore in California, in addition to its publishing arm, which printed works by Allen Ginsberg (Howl), William S. Burroughs (Naked Lunch), Jack Kerouac (On the Road), and many other notable writers. Ferlinghetti championed poetry and the arts, which he believed should be accessible to all, not only those who are wealthy or highly educated.

Lawrence Ferlinghetti (photo via Wikimedia Commons)

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A R T S W E S T C H E S T E R | VIRUAL EVENT

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Covid Diary

Neighbors and Friends by Michele Gage

One year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, ArtsWestchester will reopen its gallery doors with apART TOGETHER: Creating During COVID, an intimate look at how the pandemic has changed the lives of its communities. Specifically, it will examine the many ways in which people in Westchester have turned to creative outlets for comfort, expression and company. ArtsWestchester put out a call for artworks created during the pandemic. In return, it received more than 500 submissions in all media, from painting and choreography to film and sculpture. These poems, in addition to the artwork that accompany them on these pages, will all be exhibited in apART TOGETHER, which will open to the public on May 7 with a parallel virtual presentation.

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Waiting

– for TG

Houses with spalling walls gaze upon us, creaky doors askew, decades of memory in rippled windows. Sugar maples too old for taps and spiles strew our path with roots like tangled hanks of rope. Ivy reads the braille of a stone wall. A lone iris – bud still furled – tries not to wither before it flowers. We enter the cemetery, monuments to remember two centuries of mothers, fathers, soldiers, children, and here – among scattered mounds too fresh for headstones – you lie alone. Even now, we cannot touch you to say goodbye.

I knit a blanket for my unborn grandson, like exiled Circe with her loom though I have no potent herbs, no nymphs or naiads to keep me company. I have rabbits by the handful, weed-choked flowers, my body’s constant hum of skin waiting to be touched. Hydrangeas flattened by weighty rain will rise in the sun. Grief can only last so long before I am buoyed by a child saying she’s excited for marshmallows and fireworks. We will float together on today until her father comes back. Sitting low in a kayak, my friend and I dip paddles in choppy water, the pleasure of muscles waking up while the day goes to rest. We talk of how to love our daughters from a distance, how to be safe on the river, navigating fishermen, freighters, families. A squirrel chews through my screen to reach its peach reward while the dog jumps out another screen, the leap itself his goal. I try to sniff the future, to find ripe fruit. - Robin Dellabough

- James K. Zimmerman

Photographs I’ve never been much on photographs When I was young and even now in my vintage years I am hard to see But in the days, I envision my image head thrown back mouth wide open heart covered in joy I came up in a day where children were taught be seen, not heard I have lived long enough to like the way I look and the multiplicity of my words I lift my head and celebrate the beauty of mi boca grande the sound of laughter in my throat and the sienna of my skin - Jacqui Reason

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MARSHA ON THE MOVE Monthly Web Feature When Business Council of Westchester President Marsha Gordon, is not advocating for businesses in the County, she can be found at the cinema or theater. Read Marsha's reviews on ArtsWestchester's "As a Matter of Art " blog: artsw.org/artsblog.

This month, Marsha is focusing her lens on this year’s Academy Award-nominated films in advance of the awards show on April 25. To read more of Marsha’s reviews of this year’s Academy Award-nominees, click here.

Nomadland Frances McDormand once again gives an incredible performance... this time as a woman who takes to the road as a nomad following the closure of the company plant and the loss of her husband. The movie really shows the life of its characters. You feel their loneliness. You share their relationships. You feel their pain. McDormand makes this all happen. But be warned: this is an extremely depressing, slow film. Watch at the potential expense of your mental health. Thumbs up for acting and being a well-done movie.

The Trial of Chicago 7 What a chilling movie: a reenactment of a trial that defined a time in American history – a 1969 trial during which a group of antiwar protest organizers were tried on the conspiracy to incite a riot. It was a reminder of the divided times in our country. It jogged memories of the history many of us lived through. An excellent film delivered by director Aaron Sorkin with outstanding performances throughout. Two thumbs up.

Mank The story of the making of a great American movie, Citizen Kane. Great acting by Gary Oldman. The movie really gave a sense of 1930s Hollywood – the writers, stars, owners are all interestingly presented in black and white... However, I had a difficult time connecting with this one. My husband adds that this was an interesting character study showing the power of the Hollywood moguls, the control of actors and writers, and how speaking your mind then could cost you your career. It was more of a “thumbs up” for him than me.

Minari Looks like we just might have another South Korean film as an Academy Award winner! This one could not be more American – the film truly signifies the American dream. A Korean family settling out west, sight unseen, with two young children. They work in a chicken hatchery checking for the sex of the chickens to support the family, but all to pursue the father’s dream of growing Korean vegetables to support the Korean community. That’s the story. But what we are really shown are the hardships, frustration, marital conflicts, the children’s struggle – the realities of their lives. The roughness of farming, physically, emotionally and practically at the mercy of the land and the weather. Then there is Grandma – spunky, cursing, loving and fun – who enters the family life without everyone’s arms fully open. She is a delight. This film so beautifully showcases this Asian American family’s contributions and pursuit of the American dream.

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John Sullivan:

ArtsWestchester’s

Architect-in-Residence

by Cameron Bock

In downtown White Plains, located at the corner of Martine and Mamaroneck Avenues, ArtsWestchester is snuggled between vibrant shops, malls and apartment buildings. However, inside its walls, the colors of White Plains come to life. Thirty creative tenants call ArtsWestchester "home" for their artistic ventures, establishing themselves as experts in their craft, whether fabric art, design, photography or sculpting. Sullivan Architecture is one of these tenants, having occupied space in the building for nearly two decades. In fact, the firm headlined the restoration of the historic landmark building when it was purchased by ArtsWestchester in 1998. Over the years, the firm has helped ArtsWestchester to develop plans for its building, including the remodeling of its first and second floor galleries and ninth floor conference space. John Sullivan, Principal and Founder of Sullivan Architecture, is an esteemed professional in his industry. His firm has used its artistic vision and business expertise to beautify its local community, including current projects like the new YMCA early learning center and the North White Plains Community Center. With his team’s involvement in these projects, Sullivan has observed growing trends and has hope for the future: “Westchester continues to be a desirable community for both living and business, even during the pandemic.” This insight has allowed him and his team to remain at the forefront of future development in the County. Behind the blueprints and floorplans, Sullivan’s artistic vision is put to work on every project that comes across the firm’s drafting tables. “Our staff thrives [when it comes to] addressing the needs of each

John Sullivan (photo via ArtsWestchester archives)

client individually through creative design solutions.” It is the solid foundation of a team such as this that has thrust Sullivan Architecture into 2021, with future projects like the Pound Ridge Fire Department. Despite the work-from-home policies implemented last year, Sullivan’s team has been gradually visiting the office, acknowledging the importance of team collaboration. The central location of their office in ArtsWestchester’s 31 Mamaroneck Avenue building, allows the team to gather in their newly designed offices, order from nearby restaurants that were all but abandoned during the pandemic, and support its community in finding a way to return to normal. Sullivan Architecture moved into the ArtsWestchester building two decades ago and “plan[s] to stay there for another four decades, at least.”

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Funding Opportunities

from ArtsWestchester Open Grant Opportunity: Voices For Change ArtsWestchester recently announced the launch of a major new competitive artist grant program, Voices for Change, in which three artists or arts collectives will each be awarded grants of $10,000 to propose and actualize new works. MidHudson Valley artists working in all disciplines are invited to submit proposals for work that encourages deep thinking about complex issues such as social justice, civic equity and the public good. Proposals should also include a collaboration with a service or cultural community-based organization. Deadline: April 14.

Funding Opportunities for Yonkers and Mount Vernon Artists and Arts Groups ArtsWestchester is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 Mount Vernon & Yonkers Arts Initiative grant opportunities. These initiatives are designed to help local artists and nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Yonkers and Mount Vernon to create new work, build capacity and contribute to their city’s community-building and economic development efforts. Deadline: April 6.

Applications Now Open for Arts Alive Grants

The Arts Alive grant category is one of ArtsWestchester’s most effectiv County’s geographically, economically and ethnically diverse population throughout Westchester and Rockland have access to the arts, particu There are three distinct Arts Alive funding opportunities: ARTS ALIVE PROJECT GRANT: These grants support communitybased arts and cultural projects developed by cultural groups and organizations, individual artists and collectives. ARTS ALIVE ARTIST GRANT: These grants support the creation and presentation of new work by professional artists. An essential element of this funding is the inclusion of a community engagement component. ARTS ALIVE ARTS EDUCATION GRANT: These grants support lifelong learning in the arts. Funded activities may take place in classrooms, after-school programs or community sites such as agencies that serve people with disabilities, or daycare and senior centers. The 2021 cycle of Arts Alive support arts and culture projects happening between July 1 and December 31, 2021. The deadline for application is April 21.

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Demonstrating Random Acts of Sweetness for Local Artists

(photo by 2019 Art Alive grantee Sandra Wong Geroux, artwork courtesy of the artist)

ve means of supporting arts activity for Westchester and Rockland n. This funding opportunity helps to ensure that residents ularly in areas where access is limited.

2020 Arts Alive grantee Rebecca Thomas’s A Palo Seco (photo courtesy of the artist)

“Acts of kindness show us that positive things can be done during negative times,” says high schooler Ethan Sutton. “People can still do impactful acts for others.” It is with that call to compassion that Sutton turned his focus toward helping artists in Westchester. “I am a filmmaker and my family has always supported the arts,” he explains. Sutton says that when he heard about ArtsWestchester’s Artist Relief Fund, which awards grants of $500 to artists who have been negatively Ethan Sutton affected by the pandemic, and read the statistics about the devastating impact of the pandemic on the arts community, he wanted to help. He formed a website and GoFundMe account, “Ethan’s Random Acts of Sweetness,” and named ArtsWestchester’s Relief Fund as the beneficiary of any monies raised. Pointing to the fact that 63% of American artists are now unemployed, Sutton’s GoFundMe page explains that “Westchester County is home to many struggling artists who are unable to pay for rent, food, medical visits and the supplies they need to continue making the art that shapes the American culture we know and enjoy today.” In addition to raising funds for artists, Sutton is encouraging and rewarding other acts of kindness. “I took on baking as a hobby during the pandemic, inspired by my family’s passed-down recipes.” Sutton explains that anyone who submits evidence of an act of kindness during the pandemic will be entered into a lottery for the chance to win some of his homemade baked goods. The submitted kind acts will also be posted to the dedicated Facebook account he created for the project. “I want people to enjoy my baked goods as much as my family does, so this will be another way of demonstrating a random act of kindness.” His favorite thing to bake? “Chocolate maple babka.”

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More Landmark Public Art Planned for White Plains at One Lyon Place

One Lyon Place in White Plains

Future residents of One Lyon Place in White Plains will find themselves in a distinctive home surrounded by the arts. The property’s developer, the Beitel Group and nearby neighbor ArtsWestchester have partnered on a comprehensive vision that integrates public art by regional artists into every facet of the One Lyon Place lifestyle, from landmark works on the exterior to a rotating exhibition program. Currently under construction, the property will feature 212 rental units across two buildings that are located just steps away from the retail, dining, and creative heart of White Plains.

Teaching Artist Opportunity ArtsWestchester seeks professional artists based in the New York Tri-State for its Teaching Artists roster. When grants are available, Westchester-based schools and community sites partner with teaching artists to develop a creative and educational experience for their specific population. As a result, participating artists are able to strengthen their networks, use their art form as a teaching tool and continue their artistic endeavors. Opportunities to teach in-person and virtually are possible at various County-based sites. Deadline: April 30.

New Arts Leadership in Westchester Caramoor Appoints President and CEO Edward J. Lewis III Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts recently announced the appointment of Edward J. Lewis III as its President and CEO. Lewis, who has almost two decades of experience in performing arts leadership, is currently Vice Chancellor for Advancement the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He is also an accomplished Edward J. Lewis III (photo credit: violist who has been a member of Wayne Reich) the Dallas Opera and Dallas Chamber Orchestras. Lewis says of Caramoor: “Together, we will focus on enhancing its distinctive setting and worldclass performances to ensure that Caramoor is a place that reflects a broad and inclusive sense of community and that delights both artists and audiences.” Lewis was previously Senior Director of Development at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Interim Leadership at The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College Tracy Fitzpatrick, Director of the Neuberger Museum of Art, has temporarily assumed the role of Interim Managing Director of The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. With 17 years of experience at the College, Fitzpatrick will help to oversee The PAC until new leadership Tracy Fitzpatrick is appointed. In addition to presenting a broad range of virtual events and content for its community throughout the pandemic, The PAC has also operated as a safe learning space for the school’s performing arts students, and as a resource for its educators. It is also serving as the main COVID testing site on campus. The PAC will continue in these roles until socially distanced performing arts classes are no longer needed at the Campus.

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upcoming virtual and in-person arts activities

April 2021 Arts Offerings Arc Stages is offering spring acting classes and performance workshops for all ages. ArtsWestchester is providing an "Art of the Week" assignment every Monday on Instagram, ArtsMobile activities, Teen Tuesdays & Thursdays program and more. • Seniors! Get Fit With Broadway Dancer Miss Mamie: April 5, 12, 19 at 10am • Abstract Drawing Workshop via Zoom: April 1 at 4:30pm Ballet des Amériques presents Evenings of Dance in Westchester, a series of live performances of works created by choreographer Carole Alexis (IN PERSON). The program will feature new works and pieces from the company’s eclectic repertoire. Performances will be held on April 17 at 5:30pm & 7:30pm and April 18 at 2 & 4pm. Bedford Playhouse’s Virtual Playhouse brings a selection of interactive programs, from comedies to environmental documentaries, author talks, weekly trivia for kids and more.

Livestream performance by Emi Ferguson and Ruckus presented by Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, 4/25 (photo credit: Cody Buchanan)

Bethany Arts Community will present To Pablo Neruda With Gratitude, an exhibition of the poems by Chilean poet Pablo Neruda and artist Rochelle Udell. Multimedia art exhibit, Lado a Lado: Side by Side, is also on view through April 28. Gallery hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-12pm and 1-3pm. • Virtual Hang with Art Talk: April 9 at 6pm • Online Talk: Words & Images with Jill Kiefer, Ph.D: April 9 at 7:30pm

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• When Arts Collide – Online Course: April 14-May at 10am • Poetry Reading & Talk: An Interpretation of the Real: April 18

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at 1pm For more events at Bethany Art Community, click here.

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts offers a variety of music and family programs. • Livestream Concerts include Schwab Vocal Rising Stars (April 1 at 7pm),Son Little (April 9 at 8pm), Thalea String Quartet (April 11 at 3pm), Emi Ferguson and Ruckus (April 25 at 3pm) • Virtual Event - Caramoor Conversations: The Bartók String Quartets (Part Two): April 18 at 3pm Center for the Digital Arts at Westchester Community College will host classes online and via remote learning. The Center offers digital arts education, including animation, Adobe Suite, Business for Freelancing, and more. Clay Art Center is open for on-site visits and open studio sessions by appointment (IN PERSON). The Center also offers virtual classes, artist lectures and demonstrations, as well as a virtual and in-person exhibition, Balanced Beauty, featuring porcelain works by Martha Grover (IN PERSON). • Virtual Artist Demo with Hayne Bayless: April 8 at 7pm • Virtual Artist Talk with Paul Andrew Wandless: April 22 at 7pm

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Color Camera Club of Westchester will be presenting photographic programs via Zoom. Audiences can also visit the photography club's website to view an exhibit of images from its members. colorcameraclub.com • Glenn Bartley: Bird Photography Simplified: April 5 at 7:30pm • Ron Landis: Judging Photography: April 26 at 7:30pm Concordia Conservatory will present the final concert of its Hoch Chamber Music Series 2020-21 season on April 17 at 7pm. The virtual concert will feature the music of jazz composer John Patitucci and selections by Franz Schubert. Copland House launched Cultivated Spaces, a new virtual series that premieres new works commissioned for its Cultivate emerging composers institute. Copland's virtual performance and conversation series, UNDERSCORED, continues to offer premieres, revivals and classics by American composers. • Cultivated Spaces: Slow Cancellation by Sunbin Kim (April 13), Between the Lines by Scott Lee (April 20), new cosmologies by inti figgis-vizueta (April 20) at 5pm • UNDERSCORED: Quintet for Piano and Strings (1908) by Amy Beach

CENTER FOR DIGITAL ARTS OFFERING CREDIT AND WORKFORCE TRAINING COURSES Fulfill your dream, whether on campus or online, at the Westchester Community College Center for the Digital Arts Peekskill Extension and take courses in Graphic Design, Digital Filmmaking, Drawing, Digital Imaging, Digital Photography, and more. Get a workforce training certificate in 3D Animation, UX Design, Social Media Marketing and Digital Photography, visit our Maker Space, and create a 3D print. At the Center for Digital Arts you’ll get started on your portfolio, meet other artists, and develop a network within the rich artist district of downtown Peekskill.

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upcoming virtual and in-person arts activities Emelin Theatre is presenting a diverse roster of virtual events, including its seasonal Film Club. Friends of Music Concerts will offer a recording of Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's Virtuoso Violins on April 10-16. The musicians will perform works by Telemann, Strauss and Fauré. Greenburgh Arts and Culture Committee will host its Kids Short Story Connection series of Zoom writing workshops. Young writers aged 10-17 will work in a virtual, roundtable setting to develop their creativity, improve old stories and write new ones. For more information, contact Sarah Bracey White, (914) 682-1574 or via email at bracey0114@aol.com. The Ground Glass presents The Written Word, an online exhibition featuring photographs that expresses and interprets the written media in daily lives. The group’s online photography exhibition, Abstractions, is also still on view. thegroundglass.org Hammond Museum presents an Artist Members Virtual Gallery, featuring the works of the museum’s members through June 5, 2021. For a complete list of programs and workshops, visit hammondmuseum.org.

"Evenings of Dance in Westchester" performance series presented by Ballet des Amériques, 4/17-5/16 (photo courtesy of Ballet des Amériques)

Downtown Music at Grace is broadcasting its noon concerts of chamber music and a variety of genres on its YouTube page. • Virtual Concerts, all at 12:15pm, include: Work O' the Weavers (April 7), The Manhattan Chamber Players (April 14), pianist Yiying Niu (April 21), Cocomama Trio with Anton Denner (April 28)

Harrison Public Library will present Cerealism, a virtual art exhibition that features the cubist mosaic cereal box collages of Michael Albert. The library also hosts virtual workshops for teens and adults via Zoom, online book clubs, yoga classes for adults and more. For a complete list of programs, virtual classes and workshops, visit harrisonpl.org/events/harrison.

Hoff-Barthelson Music School offers a virtual Master Class Series, which consists of class coaching by guest artists, world-class musicians and educators. • Jazz Master Class: Ralph Bowen: April 8 at 7pm • Compose Yourself! Project with Andrea Clearfield & Saad Haddad: April 10 at 1:15pm • Master Classes: Pianist Spencer Myer (April 24 at 2pm), Violinist Calvin Wiersma (April 29 at 7pm)

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for more arts events, visit artsw.org Hudson River Museum presents Border Cantos | Sonic Border, a collaboration between photographer Richard Misrach and sculptor and composer Guillermo Galindo that addresses the humanitarian situation at the wall between the U.S. and Mexico (IN PERSON). Also on view: Librado Romero (IN PERSON) and Landscape Art & Virtual Travel: Highlights from the Collections of the HRM and Art Bridges (IN PERSON). Museum Hours: Thurs-Sun: 12–5pm. Hudson Stage Company will host a free virtual staged reading of an original one-act play by Kavin Panmeechao on April 17 at 8pm. The play is an existential comedy about a fictional superhero organization. Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art is reopened by appointment, with an expanded exhibition of How We Live. Virtual tours, and an in-depth Sculpture Trail Walk are available on the Museum’s website. Hours: Thursday-Saturday by appointment. • Climbing the Walls - A Virtual Theater, Poetry and Image Project in collaboration with Studio Theater in Exile: On view now • Writing the Walls, original poetry in response to the art works in How We Live, in collaboration with Studio Theater in Exile: Ongoing Hudson Valley Writers Center will present free readings throughout the month. A series of classes and readings, all online, are open for registration. For a complete list, visit writerscenter.org. • Virtual Poetry Reading: April 7 at 7pm • 10th Annual Westchester Poetry Festival April 10 at 3pm (Zoom) • Nonfiction Writing Workshop via Zoom: April 18 at 12:30pm • Virtual Prose Reading: April 28 at 7pm For more programs from Hudson Valley Writers Center, click here.

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upcoming virtual and in-person arts activities Katonah Museum of Art is displaying Still/Live, an exhibition that explores how contemporary artists working in photography, video, and new media are reimagining the genre of still life (IN PERSON). Admission is by advance reservation. Hours: Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm, and Sun: 12-5pm. • Himmel Award and Conversation: April 3 at 5:30pm via Zoom Lyndhurst Mansion offers winter grounds passes to the property between the hours of 10am and 3pm as the property closes at 4pm (IN PERSON). Purchase passes here. Its online Voices of the Landscape exhibition is also available on its website. Mamaroneck Artists Guild (MAG) will present its annual Open Juried Small Works Show, which will include original work in any media. Urban Nature, a collaborative exhibition of works that contrast urban, suburban and natural environments is also on view through May 2. • MAG Workshop Series: Art Critique Sessions: April 6 & 20 at 11am, April 7 & 21 at 5.30pm

Applications Open: Young Adult Leadership Council ArtsWestchester is seeking qualified youth to join its Young Adult Leadership Council. The Council, which will take place from October 2021 through May 2022, will meet twice monthly to plan, evaluate, attend and promote ArtsWestchester’s teen programming, including its Teen Tuesdays & Thursdays program. Participating young adults, aged 17-22 will also learn career and college readiness skills. The Council will be comprised of 15 youth, each of whom will serve multiple years for a maximum of 3 years. Deadline: August 13.

Music Conservatory of Westchester will offer in-person tours and virtual meetings by appointment this April. Families will have the opportunity to tour with the Conservatory’s expert staff and get to know the renowned community music school. Neuberger Museum of Art is open to the public and presents new exhibitions featuring works from the museum’s collections: African Art and Culture, Then and Now: Modern and Contemporary Selections and Color and Motion, Ideas and Dreams: Modern and Contemporary Caribbean and South American Art. Pre-recorded 20-minute guided meditations are available on its website, as well as weekly art-related projects and activities for kids. • Wellness Wednesday: Guided Meditation: April 14 & 28 at 1pm New Choral Society will stream a performance of Fauré’s Requiem in D minor, Op. 48 with organ, strings and harp accompaniment. The program premieres April 30 at 8pm and will be available through May. Oak & Oil Gallery will display Spring Greeting, a new series of contemporary florals and light drenched landscapes by painter Cynthia Mullins (IN PERSON). The show will be on view from April 2 to May 3. Pelham Art Center presents With Every Fiber, an exhibition of fiber works that communicate emotions and meanings beyond the literal context of the material through April 3 (IN PERSON). The Center also offers a series of virtual studio visits and workshops. • Virtual Studio Visit - Jessica Lagunas: April 8 at 5pm

Detail of Trix (The Pilgrim) by Michael Albert, on view in Harrison Public Library's virtual Cerealism exhibition, through 4/30 (image courtesy of Harrison Public Library)

The Picture House Regional Film Center offers film screenings via its virtual cinema and continues its Education at Home program, which presents short films with discussion questions and activities for students of any grade level. • Virtual Film Club With Marshall Fine: April 7-May 12 at 7:30pm • Film-Inspired Activities for Spring Break: Now through April 2

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The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College’s online offerings include a range of live, recorded and curated events, education and entertainment. The Play Group Theatre's programs have been adapted for in-person social distance, and online participation for Spring 2021. Registration is now open for programs in Community Connection, Young Actor Co, Little Theatre, PGT Kids, Teen Co, On Camera, Musical Theatre Boot Camp, Design/Tech and Virtual Stage. RiverArts' Composition Lab is a weekly virtual creative experience in which musicians ages 11 and older will explore elements of music composition and each write their own piece. The program will be held through April 13 at 6:30-7:45pm. The Rye Arts Center will present Nature’s Art II: Geodes from the Collection of Robert R. Wiener, on view through April 30 (IN PERSON). A collection of rare gems, minerals and geodes, as well as complementary works from artists will be featured. The Center also offers in-person and virtual classes in drawing, painting, ceramics and more. • Loosen Up and Paint Workshop: April 22 at 6:15pm (IN PERSON) The Sanctuary Series presents “Dialogues and Dialectic” a concert by violinist Ariel Horowitz which will be streamed via the organization’s Facebook page. The April 18 program will follow the evolution of the violin and piano throughout the history of Western Classical Music with works by Dvorak. Mozart, Schumann, Bach and Franck. The Schoolhouse Theater’s Pandemic Players will continue to present free Zoom readings of an assortment of plays. Readings, all at 3pm, include: Morning’s at Seven (April 3), Edgerton Prize Drama-Grant and Twain: (April 10), Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune (April 17), Equus (April 24). Steffi Nossen School of Dance is offering virtual dance classes this winter. Classes include modern, ballet, jazz tap, hip-hop and more. • The Dance Film Series: Through April 20 Taconic Opera will resume its spring season with a production of Verdi's La Traviata on April 24-25 on the football field in Peekskill's Depew Park (IN PERSON). Up to 100 audience members will be permitted. Tarrytown Music Hall “Night In With the Music Hall” series continues with weekly livestream concerts via its Facebook and YouTube pages.

The 2021 Lawrence Salley Photography Award Online Exhibition ON VIEW: April 9, 2021 An exhibition celebrating the winner and finalists for the 2021 Larry Salley Photography Award. 2021 Larry Salley Photography Award Exhibition is presented in partnership by ArtsWestchester, the African American Men of Westchester (AAMW), and the Salley family.

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