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WING AND A PRAYER Westchester and Stewart airports strive to recover from pandemic

BY PETER KATZ pkatz@westfairinc.com

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ith pretax losses for U.S. passenger airlines soaring to $46 billion last year due to Covid shutdowns and flying for business and pleasure being sharply curtailed, both of the major commercial airports in the lower Hudson Valley are being positioned as important fixtures in the economic recovery toolbox.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer told the Business Journal that an extra $8 million the federal government is allocating for Westchester County Airport is a wel-

come and helpful boost for the facility.

However, Latimer said he did not yet know how the money could be used because the federal government had not issued necessary regulations and limitations. In addition, Latimer said his administration is poised to pick up the airport master plan effort that had been put on hold when the pandemic hit.

A bit to the north, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which controls New York Stewart International Airport in New Windsor, just outside of Newburgh, announced three initiatives designed to re-energize that airport.

Danbury on upward trajectory, but key challenges remain

They are: a new air carrier incentive program; a new airport marketing campaign to attract interest from across the airline industry to Stewart; and the completion of a new federal inspection station to help expedite operations to and from foreign destinations.

According to the trade association Airlines for America, New York state saw the largest reduction in air operations in the country as a result of Covid with a 57% decrease in flights. New Jersey was down 52%, while Vermont experienced a 56% reduction. Massachusetts » AIRPORT RECOVERY

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BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

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anbury, which has long been one of western Fairfield County’s prime movers, today stands at a number of crossroads, including those related to its economy, its business development and its civic leadership.

Arguably the biggest challenge is represented by its Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD).

Released last month, the updated POCD (a document required by the state government to be prepared or amended and adopted at least every

10 years, lest the municipality become ineligible for discretionary state funding) is designed to address such issues as housing, economic development, transpiration and infrastructure, among others.

The last POCD was adopted in 2013, with the update expected to continue through this year and culminate in a 2023 plan.

Danbury Planning Director Sharon Calitro said that input from residents will play a key role “as we establish a vision for the future and develop goals and recommendations to address

Danbury’s needs moving into the future.”

The schedule and format of community engagement events are still being developed as the city navigates the ongoing pandemic.

Meanwhile, Danbury has continued to grow steadily; according to the U.S. Bureau of Statistics, its population has increased over the last 50 years at an average rate of 1.4%, and now stands at 84,619, a 4.6% rise from 2010’s 80,893.

P.J. Prunty, president and CEO of the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce, said that » DANBURY

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SUITE TALK Suite Talk: Amiee Turner, executive director of Team Woofgang & Co.

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mong the region’s nonprofits, Team Woofgang & Co. has one of the most distinctive missions.

This organization helps young people with disabilities achieve vocational skills through the creation of high-quality, peanut butter dog treats and handcrafted pet items, which are sold through a retail store in Fairfield and via the nonprofit’s website.

Last month, Amiee Turner joined Team Woofgang & Co. as executive director. Turner was previously the executive administrator at RealFi, a residential home funding fintech, and previously served for 10 years as the executive director of the not-for-profit Ocean State Theatre Company Inc. of Rhode Island.

In this edition of Suite Talk, Business Journal Senior Enterprise Editor Phil Hall spoke with Turner about her new position at her office in the nonprofit’s new production facility, based within the Fairfield Avenue commercial district of Bridgeport’s Black Rock neighborhood.

What was it about Team Woofgang & Co. that attracted you to this position?

“I will say it’s the people. This opportunity came to my attention through a board member and then I met with two of the co-founders, as well as several of the other board members. I was impressed with the quality of the people that have been doing this for the last four years: It’s a lot of really smart, thoughtful folks and that kind of made it a pretty easy decision. In a way, it’s a dream job.”

You were doing diverse work prior to coming to this organization. Is there a connection between your work in the entertainment and real estate fields and this endeavor?

“I think there’s a connection between everything. I absolutely have a very eclectic background, but the through–line for me is in storytelling — I love to tell a good story, and I’m really excited because this is a good story to tell and we’re ready to tell it.”

How do you recruit people to be part of this experience?

“We work regularly with TransitionCT, which is an organization that facilitates programs for adults with disabilities. What I’ve learned in this state is that there is amazing programming through the school system for those up to the age of 18 and then there’s some transitional programming for those who are 18 to 21 — and then there’s really nothing left for them. So, a lot of it is word of mouth.

“Now that we’re coming out of Covid,

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I’m really anxious to start a pipeline of getting folks back in here by exposing the public to understand what we do, in order to create a pipeline of team members that can come in.”

How did Covid impact this organization?

“Very significantly. The most obvious is that the Bigelow Center, which we were using for product assembly, was shut down — and the opportunity for our team members to be socially engaged, to be working on a team and to be manufacturing these products and selling them just got shut down. We had done curbside pickup at the retail store, but that socialization aspect was completely stopped.

“Fortunately, many families baked these dog treats from their homes. And our program manager that is in charge of our bakery here would run around dropping off ingredients and picking up products.

God bless all of those parents — their houses smelled like peanut butter. And anybody who has a dog, forget about it — they’ve gone crazy this year.

“And one of the fun things that we did was having Zoom meetings with the team members in lieu of them getting together.

It ended up we were doing three Zoom

meetings a week and they became great at Zoom meetings — we had words of the day, played games, did exercises over Zoom; and it really became a way to keep everybody engaged.

“Now, I think that everybody is excited not just to have this beautiful brand-new space, but that we can all come together and feel like a team again.”

What goes into making the perfect peanut butter treat for a dog?

“We hired a nutritionist to figure that out, but the basic ingredients are oat flour, peanut butter powder and vitamin C. There’s a couple of other tricks up our sleeves, too, but there are no preservatives.

And everything is locally sourced. We have production at this point that is pretty much just keeping up with demand.”

When did you open your new Fairfield Avenue location in Black Rock?

“This is our very first week — our first shift was on Monday (March 29). There are some team members that still aren’t quite comfortable coming back, so we made it optional.

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next onboarding opportunity. And there will be a lot more coming.”

Do you help people move on from here to get full-time employment elsewhere?

“One of the many duties that I have been tasked with in coming on board is really kind of figuring out what is the next step. The first step was figuring out a way to help, educate, vocationally train and provide lifelong learning opportunities for these adults with disabilities that are sort of moving out of the support system that currently exists.

“The goal is that if these individuals can take this training and move on to a paid position, that would be what we want. We have five team members that work at Stew Leonard’s, at Home Depot and at Fairfield University. But for some, it’s really going to be a lifelong learning experience for them — we all train at a different speed and level. But because we individualize the training programs, that’s the challenge that we have.”

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Kimberly Fiorello calls for more transparency from ‘the ruling party’ MAIN OFFICE TELEPHONE 914-694-3600 OFFICE FAX 914-694-3699 EDITORIAL EMAIL bobr@westfairinc.com WRITE TO 701 Westchester Ave., Suite 100J White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Publisher Dee DelBello Executive Associate Publisher Dan Viteri Managing Editor Bob Rozycki Associate Publisher Anne Jordan NEWS Fairfield Bureau Chief • Kevin Zimmerman Senior Enterprise Editor • Phil Hall Copy and Video Editor • Peter Katz Senior Reporter • Bill Heltzel, Reporters Georgette Gouveia, Peter Katz Research Coordinator • Luis Flores Assistant Editor • Bridget McCusker

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general lack of transparency on the part of her Democratic colleagues was the recurring theme during state Rep. Kimberly Fiorello’s (R-Greenwich) April 1 appearance before the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce.

Noting that the regular General Assembly session ends on June 9, Fiorello said the clock was already ticking on a number of measures, including controversial Senate Bill 1024, which as originally written essentially would have required municipalities to allow the construction of mixed-use developments with at least four apartments within a half-mile of transit stations (the transit-oriented development or TOD option) or a quarter-mile of commercial corridors, designated as “Main Streets” — without developers needing to seek approval from local planning and zoning.

The latter provision has been removed from the bill, which Fiorello called “wonderful news,” in that it will still allow municipalities to decide for themselves whether to follow the TOD/Main Street mandates.

Fiorello repeated her belief that the powers behind the bill “are saying local zoning officials are not doing a good job” when it comes to expanding affordable

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housing. “So many of us want to see life in Connecticut become more affordable,” she said.

However, Sara Bronin, founder and lead organizer of DesegregateCT, the group that has been pushing for passage of the legislation, said the fight was far from over at an April 1 press conference.

“We will work with legislators to restore provisions on transit-oriented development and smallscale multifamily housing, which are important for Connecticut’s long-term growth,” Bronin said.

“Bold, comprehensive and swift action on these issues is important to free Connecticut from a one-size-fits-all approach to housing.”

“We have seen great engagement on the issue of zoning reform so far this session and I am committed to continuing to work with all parties on these issues,” said state Rep. Cristin McCarthyVahey (D-Fairfield), co-chair of the Planning and Development Committee.

“Modernizing our zoning laws is critical to addressing our housing crisis, inequality and our state’s long-term economic growth. I am confident that working together we will make progress this session.”

Also speaking in favor of the legislation were State Treasurer Shawn Wooden; Omena McCoy, senior policy adviser at the FCBJ

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Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness; and, by written statement, Senate President Bob Duff (D-Norwalk).

Meanwhile, Fiorello also spoke against the fact that a number of related bills ended up spread across various committees, from housing to planning and development to transportation. The various proposals by what she called “The ruling party” — in addition to Gov. Ned Lamont, Democrats hold a 24-12 majority in the state Senate and a 97-54 plurality in the House — “are not bad ideas, they could be really valid ideas, (but) do they have to be mandates?”

Fiorello also opposes another contentious proposal, the so-called “mansion tax” put forward by Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney (D-New Haven), which would require those who own a house whose market value is at least $430,000 to pay one extra “mill” — $1 for every $1,000 of assessed value — in property taxes each year.

She approvingly noted that Lamont has signaled he would not support such a bill if it was passed by the General Assembly.

Fiorello slightly broke with her fellow Republicans when it came to support for the governor’s Senate Bill 888, which would allow adults 21 and older to possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis and purchase products from

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While state Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly (R-Stratford) has objected to the idea of legalizing recreational cannabis, Fiorello said her concern was one of social equity, saying that the bill’s failure to include homegrown marijuana leaves potential entrepreneurs from disadvantaged communities in the cold.

She did, however, acknowledge that various police chiefs, parents, teachers and doctors have voiced opposition to legalizing recreational marijuana.

A question from the online audience about whether the state has enough money to pay for making the aforementioned bills — not to mention continuing to draw residents and companies here from other states, as has been the case throughout the pandemic — brought an intriguing answer.

“The feeling in the legislature is that money is not an issue,” Fiorello said. “The revenues to the state have been pretty good through Covid.

“There’s really no concern over how much these ideas will cost,” she added.

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Recruiting exec says women need to focus on salary negotiations

BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

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indsey Ault-Authier did not plan for a career in the private sector.

The 2006 graduate of Fairfield University originally set her academic focus on art history.

In her senior year, she was able to land an internship at a recruitment agency that led to a full-time job offer and an unexpected career in human resources that included positions at Gartner, UBS Investment Bank, FactSet and her current job as director of employer branding and campus recruiting at Danone North America in White Plains.

Ault-Authier recently returned to her alma mater for a virtual presentation titled “Women Negotiating Salary,” which offered insight and advice for women seeking more financial strength in the workforce.

She recalled her first big mistake in salary negotiation when she received a job offer from Avon Cosmetics in Manhattan after she was working for UBS in Stamford for about two years.

“What I didn’t factor in about a job in the city was the cost of commuting, the New York City taxes and those expensive New York City lunches,” she recalled. “When all was said and done, I actually ended up making less money than I had previously at UBS, although I was getting free lipstick and makeup, so there was that perk.”

Ault-Authier warned job hunters that it will “cost you to not negotiate and it’s not a small sum of number,” citing factors, including the percentage of salary that goes into a 401(k) and into a bonus as being tied into an initial salary — as well as the potential salary that for any new job that the individual may pursue.

“So, over time, the price of not negotiating is expensive,” she said. “Research has showed that men who have negotiated salaries typically increase them by an average of 7.4% percent. Research has shown that women who consistently negotiate their salaries will typically earn about 1 million more over their lifetimes on average than those who don’t.”

Ault-Authier pointed out that “recruiters also expect you to negotiate,” and she admitted that some women are not comfortable in this pursuit, fearing that they might be perceived as too aggressive or pushy.

However, she also pointed to human resources industry research that found “80% of recruiters report that candidates that negotiate make a better impression

Lindsey Ault-Authier, Courtesy Gartner. than those who just accept. So, while there’s often that feeling that maybe it won’t be well received, you know recruiters are expecting you to have this conversation.”

Ault-Authier encouraged women to consider the obstacles and challenges that arise in their financial lives, including temporarily leaving the workforce for childbirth and raising children, the financial stress that many women face following divorce and the scientific fact that women typically outlive men.

“It’s really important that we’re thinking about our long-term financial growth and why this matters over time,” she said.

As for successful negotiating, AultAuthier recommended identifying realistic goals and setting aside non-negotiables.

“You want to think about stack ranking things like compensation risk versus work-life balance and if the company has room for growth,” she said. “You want to understand where you’re willing to give and where you’re not willing to give, and to be really clear and upfront on that.”

She recommended online resources, including Glass Door and Salary.com to have a better understanding of industry level salaries.

“Do your homework, so that way when you’re coming to the table you have facts behind why you’re picking this range,” she said. “And you can also feel confident that what you’re asking for is reasonable.”

Ault-Authier admitted conversations about money can be awkward, but she also cautioned against personalizing the process, especially when seeking a salary increase.

“Whatever’s going on it’s definitely important,” she said about the employee’s off-hours life. “But when you’re in the negotiation space, you want to be coming from a position of strength. You want to be sharing why you have value and tie that into where you can make an impact, as well as what’s fair and reasonable in the marketplace — and not so much in terms of your own personal needs.”

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Airport recovery—

experienced a 53% drop, as did Washington Reagan National Airport.

The trade group reported that as an industry, U.S. airlines will continue to burn up cash at least through the third quarter of next year and a return to prepandemic passenger levels is unlikely before late 2023.

According to Avports, the company that operates Westchester County Airport on behalf of the county, before the pandemic the airport was averaging 388 aircraft operations a day. It was home base for 301 aircraft and had six airlines operating on the field. Approximately 1.4 million passengers passed through the terminal building annually. Before the pandemic took its toll, business and leisure travelers using Westchester had a shopping list of cities that could be reached: • American Airlines flew to Charlotte, Chicago and Washington, D.C.; • Cape Air flew to Hyannis, Massachusetts, Lebanon, New Hampshire, and Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and Provincetown, Massachusetts; • Delta flew to Atlanta and Detroit; • JetBlue flew to Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach in Florida; • United flew to Chicago; • Tradewinds Aviation flew to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.

For part of last year there was no commercial service at the airport, but it has gradually been returning. In fact, on April 7, the airline Elite Airways announced it would begin jet service between Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard and Westchester at the end of May. Before the pandemic, operations at Stewart were contracting after a positive splash that was made when foreign carrier Norwegian Air began flights to Europe in 2017. By 2018, 690,000 passengers a year were going through Stewart, but with the departure of Norwegian, the number dropped to 525,000 in 2019.

Avports also provides management services at Stewart and reported that before the pandemic the airport was averaging 114 aircraft operations a day and had 106 aircraft based on the field.

The Port Authority said American Airlines still flies between Stewart and its Philadelphia hub. Allegiant Air flies to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Punta Gorda, Orlando and St. Petersburg-Clearwater in Florida and plans to add new service to Savannah, Georgia, and Destin, Florida.

Business travel

“With Zoom and other platforms certain kinds of meetings now are comfortably done electronically and you’re not going to need to do them in person the way you did before,” Latimer said. “You won’t see corporate travel the way you did before. The industry, hotels, rental cars, airlines, corporate catering and event planning, there’s going to be some diminishment of that.”

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Latimer was quick to add that his past experience as an executive on the sales and marketing side of the hospitality industry leads him to believe that there will be certain types of business travel that will not only survive but thrive post-Covid and that bodes well for the airport.

“You can’t do everything remotely.

You’ll do it remotely because there’s a pandemic, but once the pandemic subsides and as more of the nation gets vaccinated people will feel more comfortable about travel,” Latimer said. “From a Westchester perspective, what we have to show is that we are ready in the short term to open back up and provide the services. You have two different kinds of travelers that go through that terminal, people traveling for business and people traveling for pleasure. It’s an advantage for both who live in Westchester County to be able to go through Westchester Airport instead of having to go to LaGuardia.”

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(top) Stewart Airport. (bottom) Westchester Airport. serving Westchester start to come back to something like full service,” Latimer said.

“We vaccinate people, we try to get our infection numbers down but that intrinsically doesn’t trigger decisions by the airline companies to start flying out of Westchester more. They need to see the overall business travel numbers nationwide jump up. Now, on the general aviation (GA) side, where you have corporate jets and the top-level executives who aren’t going to get on a commercial flight, the GA business is down only a little bit now.“

Time for upgrades

Latimer said that while the current airport terminal building and parking structure are huge improvements over the World War II-vintage Quonset huts that were there for years, some improvements are needed.

“There are people who are worried that any improvements at the airport represent an expansion of travel and that’s objectionable to them and we understand that. We are not here to expand the airport, that is not our mission,” Latimer said.

“On the other hand, when a person goes

to the airport and it’s peak usage and you have security to get through and the physical layout and logistics don’t work we have to look at the airport. We’re not going to go ahead with changes unless we dialogue with the neighbors and they recognize that what we’re doing is not expansion. We’re not adding more gates; we’re not adding more passengers per half hour. If we can figure out any strategy with our general aviation partners that helps us reduce the number of flights then that strategy we would pursue as well.”

Latimer emphasized that his administration had met with The Business Council of Westchester and the Westchester County Association to discuss how they see the airport as part of the business community.

“The whole question of how we’re planning for the future is embedded in the master plan process. When the pandemic hit everything got shut down. We looked at this and questioned how we could have a dialogue. We said we couldn’t do the public input process properly so we just put it on hold,” Latimer said. “We need to know how everybody feels about it because it is a county asset.”

Latimer expressed a belief that the master plan will show a need to improve the terminal and then the question will become how to improve the terminal without expanding.

“You have that dialogue about an improved terminal with both the advocates on the side of controlling expansion and with people who are users who say ‘This has got to be better; this has got to look different,’” Latimer said.

Dialogue was an important buzzword for the Port Authority with respect to Stewart Airport, which initiated dozens of meetings with domestic and international air carriers to discuss potential routes that could carry planes and passengers to and from Stewart.

Among the incentives offered airlines were waivers of fees for two years if they start serving Stewart or added new routes.

The authority said it plans to work with regional attractions such as the Storm King Art Center, Resorts World Catskills, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, and the Legoland New York Resort to explore potential partnerships to grow tourism and air service in the region.

According to Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole, “Reenergizing New York Stewart has been a key goal of the Port Authority’s mission to keep the entire region moving. The airport’s location and market positioning are unique, and with improved international capacity, New York Stewart will continue to be an important low-cost alternative for the New York and New Jersey metropolitan region.”

The Port Authority plans to launch a marketing campaign targeting airline executives and route managers. It will highlight the airport’s location in Hudson Valley’s “apple country” and its proximity to New York City.

Developer accuses Briarcliff Manor of exclusionary zoning

BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfairinc.com

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he village of Briarcliff Manor is fencing off the former Philips North America research center, according to a developer, to stop a proposed townhouse project on the 97-acre site.

“The village’s fence is the type you cannot see,” Ridgewood Real Estate Partners claims.

The barrier is zoning that excludes virtually all but those who can afford an “ultra-luxury, large-lot, single-family home.”

Ridgewood sued Briarcliff Manor on March 23 in Westchester Supreme Court, accusing the village of exclusionary zoning to achieve “socioeconomic, racial and age discrimination.”

Mayor Steven Vescio responded that new zoning laws were enacted in a long deliberative process to update 1960s laws.

“Our goal was to preserve a limited commercial tax base and encourage it to grow,” he said in a brief telephone interview.

Ridgewood Real Estate Partners of Florham Park, New Jersey, bought the Philips property in 2017 for $12.25 million. Philips, a Dutch company, left in 2015 when it moved operations to Massachusetts.

Ridgewood’s intent, according to the lawsuit, is to build 180 townhouses for adults without children, recreational facilities and a 1.5-mile path — connected to the Old Croton Aqueduct Park Trail — that would be open to the public.

The zoning did not allow residential development. The property could be used only for offices and research facilities operated by a single tenant.

But the village was already studying alternatives, according to Ridgewood’s petition, because corporations had already vacated several large properties in the village.

Consultants, engineers, planners and real estate experts concluded that the property could not be marketed for commercial use, according to the petition, but there was a demand for affordable housing.

In 2017, the village revised its comprehensive plan to support residential development, and officials began drafting zoning laws that would have permitted housing at the Philips site.

In 2018, the Briarcliff Preservation Committee opposed the project, the petition states, and by the fall efforts to rezone the Philips property “came to a sudden and grinding halt.”

Vescio was elected mayor, and Peter Chatzky and Edward Midgley were elected as trustees, in 2019. Ridgewood alleges that they ran on an “isolationist, anti-development platform.”

Last year, according to the complaint, the board of trustees proposed zoning amendments that would not allow residential uses on the Philips property.

The new zoning laws were approved in December.

Vescio said the new zoning applies to

five properties that account for 60% of the village’s commercial land. The new laws also offer tax incentives to encourage businesses to develop the properties.

The laws are not exclusionary, Briarcliff’s legal counsel, Steven Barshoz added. “It’s not crazy for the village to say we should have more liberal commercial uses and tax incentives.”

Ridgewood also claims that the village made procedural errors, such as failing to post notices about public hearings, that should nullify the new zoning laws.

Ridgewood charges the village with exclusionary zoning, reverse spot zoning, unlawful exercise of municipal authority and acting arbitrarily and capriciously.

It is asking the court to annul the new zoning laws.

Ridgewood is represented by White Plains attorneys David S. Steinmetz, Kate Roberts and Lee J. Lefkowitz.

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Ginsburg’s proposed development near Ludlow train station on the move

BY PETER KATZ pkatz@westfairinc.com

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he Yonkers City Council by a vote of 6-1 has decided to accept as complete a draft generic environmental impact statement for the Ludlow Street area where rezoning is planned. It’s part of an effort to introduce transit-oriented development to that part of the city near MetroNorth’s Ludlow train station.

The action is significant for two projects that were proposed in 2017 by developer Martin Ginsburg and are featured in the draft.

One project would be at 150 Downing St. and would include 520 residential units and 10,770 square feet of ground floor retail.

The units would be in towers designated as the north and south buildings. There would be a total of 62 studio apartments, 356 one-bedroom units and 102 two-bedroom units.

There would be 52 units designated as affordable. Each building would have three parking levels with a total of 529 spaces.

The second project, a 4-story building proposed for 70 Pier St. in Abe Cohen Plaza, would include 45 units and 3,600 square feet of retail space. The site is next to the Ludlow train station. There would be six studios, 18 one-bedroom units and 12 two-bedroom units. There would be 36 parking spaces.

Ginsburg Development Cos. had responded to a request for proposals issued in 2016 by Yonkers, which was looking for developer to buy the 2.26-acre Downing Street site. Before being owned by the city, Con Edison had a gas plant on the land.

“Over 40,000 residents live within southwest Yonkers and they have no waterfront access to the Hudson River,” Ginsburg officials said in the documents submitted to the city back then. “Downtown Yonkers should not be the closest point of access to the river for those who live in the southwest quadrant of the city.”

Ginsburg’s proposal for the Downing Street site includes the creation of a promenade to provide a public green area on the east side of the Metro-North tracks with views of the Hudson and the Palisades.

Additionally, the promenade would create a pedestrian connection to O’Boyle Park to the north and the Ludlow Street and Ludlow station area to the south.

Yonkers has been putting together the Ludlow Street Transit Oriented Development Plan , which is described as a comprehensive blueprint for reviving the area. It includes zoning code amendments that would apply to parcels in the area that are on the inland side of the Metro-North tracks.

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¼-mile of the train station. Industrial buildings, vehicle storage lots and 4- to 5-story apartment buildings along with two- to four-family residences predominate.

While a draft generic environmental impact statement is designed to be more of a conceptual study, it can include specifics of planned developments if they are known and the one that was just accepted included details of both of Ginsburg’s projects. The draft anticipated that Ginsburg’s developments would have a build year of 2024. It also suggested that by the year 2030, there could be approximately 800 new apartments in the area with approximately 1,371 residents moving into it.

The draft explains that the planning goals for the Ludlow Street TOD include creating a mixed-use neighborhood around the station, maintaining opportunities for job creation, improving existing public spaces and creating new ones such as a waterfront park and improving connections for pedestrians and bicyclists.

It anticipates industrial activities in the area in addition to residential and commercial development. Among the zoning changes suggested would be allowing greater building heights next to the Ludlow Station, new setback requirements and rezoning business-restricted sections to medium density in order to allow larger apartment houses.

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Councilman John Rubbo said, “I would urge the developer on this project to sit down with organized labor as they continue to work through this process and as we study the environmental impacts of the project in that general area. I think that everyone can come away with a very positive project, something that works for the community, something that works for

the developer and something that works for labor.”

Voting against accepting the draft statement was City Council President Mike Khader who said that he did not believe it addressed issues to the level that is required.

“To be quite frank, there is a lot to be desired and is missing in the DGEIS,” Khader said. “While as many of my colleagues said this is a review process, in my humble opinion what they’re reviewing is an incomplete or insufficient product. If done the right way this project can be beneficial for all residents in the surrounding area.”

Sacred Heart University plumbs the academic potential of esports

BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

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oshua Shuart has seen the future and it involves esports.

Shuart, professor and co-director of the sport management program at Sacred Heart University, is shepherding the student appreciation of esports — or, more formally, electronic sports — from a happy hobby into a lucrative career path.

“We’ve had an active team for the last five years to compete in tournaments, but we’ve never had an academic component to it,” he said.

Esports is one of the fastest–growing industries within the economy. According to Business Insider, total esports viewership is expected to grow at a 9% compound annual growth rate between 2019 and 2023, up from 454 million in 2019 to 646 million in 2023.

Separate forecasts from NewZoo, an esports data research firm, is projecting the industry will hit $1.8 billion by 2022, with 69% of revenue coming from sponsorship and advertising and the rest coming through media rights, live event ticket sales, merchandise sales and in-game purchases.

Beginning in the fall 2020 semester, Sacred Heart began offering esports as a minor, with Shuart and Andrew Miller, associate professor and director of the graduate sports communication and media program, directing the program.

Shuart defined the academic focus as a “cross-disciplinary program” consisting of a digital editing course that provides training in editing digital audio and video; a sports broadcasting course that provides instructions related to programming, publicity and promotions; and a “foundations in esports” course that aims at the business side of the pursuit with consideration of esports sponsorship, athlete management, intellectual property and media rights.

The minor also includes a sport marketing course that offers insight on how marketing, promotion and public relations principles apply to the sport industry; a sport venue and event management course that plumbs the principles and fundamentals of managing and financing sport and entertainment venues; and a “capstone in esports” course that features a semester-long project in an area of industry interest.

For this semester, the latter course will be enabled for the creation and coordination of an esports tournament that Sacred Heart is hosting this spring, which will include teams from eight Connecticut colleges and universities.

“We thought that focusing on the management-business side and the media side were best because we have a strong foothold in those two areas,” Shuart added. “We

have an undergraduate major in both of those areas and a master’s degree also in sports communications — and that’s where all the money is right now.”

Shuart pointed out that Sacred Heart differs from most schools in bringing the esports focus into the academic studies realm.

“A lot of schools have esports competitive programs, where you can go and comTWB Grant Auto Dealerships pete as a gamer,” he said. “We think this 7.375” w x 7.125” h program is unique because we’re focusing 1-18-21 on creating careers for kids who are interested in it. You might not be good at all at video games, but you want to work in the marketing or sponsorship side. We’re not preparing competitive gamers through the

program. We’re preparing people for jobs, internships and whatnot.”

Roughly 50 students signed up for the minor in its inaugural semester last fall and the program brought in a series of industry professionals to offer their experiences and insights on the career paths in this field.

The university has been satisfied with the initial response to this new minor and Shuart acknowledged plans are underway to expand the subject.

“It is sort of a two-phase plan,” he said.

“We thought we roll out the minor first, and we’re looking to roll to convert it into a full major as well. We are going to be working through the summer to try to potentially launch something in the next year.”

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BY NORMAN G. GRILL ax changes due to recent legislation such as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the CARES Act affect both individual taxpayers and small businesses. In 2020, the IRS issued several guidance documents and final rules and regulations that clarified several tax provisions affecting businesses.

Here are five of them:

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PPP expenses now deductible Deductions for the payments of eligible expenses are now allowed when such payments would result (or be expected to result) in the forgiveness of a loan (covered loan) under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

Previous IRS guidance disallowed deductions for the payment of eligible expenses when the payments resulted (or could be expected to result) in forgiveness of a covered loan.

The Covid-related Tax Relief Act of 2020 amended the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to say that no deduction is denied and no tax attribute is reduced. Furthermore, no basis increase is denied because of the exclusion from gross income of the forgiveness of an eligible recipient’s covered loan. This change applies to taxable years ending after March 27, 2020.

Meals and entertainment The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) eliminated the deduction for any expenses related to activities generally considered entertainment, amusement or recreation for tax years after 2017. While taxpayers may still deduct business expenses related to food and beverages as long as certain requirements are met, certain questions remained.

Recent IRS regulations provided clarification for several of these issues: disallowance of the deduction for expenditures related to entertainment, amusement, or recreation activities, and including the applicability of certain exceptions to this disallowance. The regulations also provide guidance to determine whether an activity is considered entertainment. The final regulations also address the limitation on the deduction of food and beverage expenses.

Like-kind exchanges of real property The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) limited like-kind exchange treatment to exchanges of real property. As such, effective Jan. 1, 2018, exchanges of personal or intangible property such as vehicles, artwork, collectibles, patents and other intellectual property generally do not qualify for nonrecognition of gain as like-kind exchanges.

Furthermore, like-kind exchange treatment applies only to exchanges of real property held for use in a trade or business or for investment. An exchange of real property held primarily for sale does not qualify as a

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Under the IRS’ final regulations, real property includes land and generally anything permanently built on or attached to land. In general, it also includes property that is characterized as real property under applicable state or local law. Certain intangible property, such as leaseholds or easements, also qualify as real property under section 1031.

Property not eligible for like-kind exchange treatment prior to the enactment of the TCJA remains ineligible. Neither the TCJA nor the final regulations change whether the properties exchanged are of like kind.

Qualified transportation fringe and commuting expenses The 2017 TCJA generally disallows deductions for qualified transportation fringe (QTF) expenses and does not allow deductions for certain expenses of transportation and commuting between an employee’s residence and place of employment.

Final regulations address the disallowance of the deduction for expenses related to QTFs provided to an employee of the taxpayer, including providing guidance and methodologies to determine the amount of QTF parking expenses that is nondeductible. The final regulations also address the disallowance of the deduction for expenses of transportation and commuting between an employee’s residence and place of employment.

Relief for developers of offshore renewable energy projects Renewable energy projects built offshore or on federal land are ordinarily subject to significant delays that can result in project completion times of up to twice as long as other renewable energy projects. These delays threaten taxpayers’ ability to satisfy requirements to claim the production tax credit and the investment tax credit.

To address this hurdle, the Treasury Department and the IRS have determined that it is necessary to extend the safe harbor period to up to 10 calendar years after the year in which construction of the project began.

The extension of the safe harbor for these projects provides flexibility for taxpayers constructing renewable energy projects offshore or on federal land to satisfy the beginning of construction requirements despite ordinary course delays that threaten their ability to claim tax credits.

This article should not be taken as advice.

Taxes are complex and rules change frequently. It is prudent to consult a qualified adviser for all tax matters.

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.

Pyramid Management moves to add residential to its mall portfolio

BY PETER KATZ pkatz@westfairinc.com

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yracuse-based Pyramid Management Group, which includes among its portfolio of 15 shopping mall properties the Palisades Center in West Nyack, the Poughkeepsie Galleria and the Galleria at Crystal Run in Middletown, has revealed that its long-term plans include bringing housing to its retail sites.

Pyramid announced that developer Trammell Crow Residential officially broke ground on a 282-unit development adjacent to the Pyramid’s Kingston Collection complex in Kingston, Massachusetts. When completed, the development will bring market-rate rental housing units to the area. Construction will be completed in three phases over the next 18 to 22 months, Pyramid’s announcement said.

Pyramid said it plans to replicate the Kingston formula throughout its portfolio. It pointed to the increasing popularity of the live-work-play concept, especially among millennials and empty nesters.

“The development of a residential complex at our Kingston Collection is really just the beginning of a much broader, portfolio-wide diversification strategy to bring popular, exciting new uses, such as residen-

A rendering of the Kingston, Massachusetts, development. tial, into the mix with our existing assets,” said Stephen J. Congel, CEO of the Pyramid Management Group.

“We are pleased to be moving forward with other residential projects across our portfolio. Staying ahead of the curve is the key to our success and resilience as a company.”

Congel is a longtime advocate of expanding the mix of tenants in shopping malls and bringing in facilities such

as hotels and spas along with dining and entertainment features not typically associated with shopping malls. In 2018, he wrote a column for Forbes magazine espousing the mixed-use concept.

Pyramid cited data from the International Council of Shopping Centers as demonstrating that retail destinations near densely populated residential buildings tend to benefit from higher levels of foot traffic and sales per square foot.

It said that industry analysts also expect that the addition of residential developments to existing retail destinations such as open-air, enclosed and strip malls will increase over the next few years.

There were no specifics provided about Pyramid’s plans to add residential units at its New York properties, nor were there details about the steps that might be necessary before that could happen such as zoning changes.

Hornblower Group bringing 100 jobs via $8M investment at Bridgeport Boatworks

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

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he Hornblower Group, a San Francisco transportation company that operates the New York City Ferry, Statue Cruises, and a number of other cruise and ferry services around the country and in the U.K., has signed a lease agreement with Bridgeport Boatworks that will bring up to 100 new jobs to the city.

Waterfront activity is also expected to get a positive bump from the move, due to the upgrades planned at the Boatworks, at an approximate cost of $8 million to Hornblower Group.

Expected to be open sometime during the second half of the year, the revitalized facility will include a 700-ton travel lift for hoisting large vessels, making it one of the largest such lifts in the New England region.

“Bridgeport’s transformation is the state of Connecticut’s transformation,” Gov. Ned Lamont said at a news conference Monday morning announcing the deal. Calling it “one of the best ports in the country,” Lamont noted that Bridgeport’s renaissance

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also includes nearby Steelpointe Harbor and the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater.

Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner David Lehman called the agreement “a win/win for the residents of Bridgeport,” referring to the forthcoming jobs and the ongoing revitalization of the city’s waterfront.

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key to the city’s ongoing growth is the influx of “a number of young people who are making a conscious decision to come here and raise their families here.

That bodes well for us not just in the immediate term but in the long-term as well.”

Younger and diverse

According to the latest data, from 2019, the median age of a Danbury resident is 38.3 years, compared with 40.6 for Fairfield County and 41 for the state.

Most of its population growth through 2040 is expected to occur in the under55 cohort, with a concurrent decline anticipated for age groups between 50 and 74. (Those projections came from the state Department of Economic and Community Development in 2017, and therefore do not include such variables as Covid-19).

Driven in part by that trend, the Greater Danbury Chamber launched a Young Professionals Council last summer.

“We also have a great balance of many different assets in place, which we believe will help draw more employers here,” Prunty said.

Among those is diversity: With 64.6% of its population classified as nonwhite, the city is approximately twice as diverse as Fairfield County (37%) and

the state (31.7%).

While there have been no major new business announcements in recent months, both Prunty and Mayor Joe Cavo acknowledge that developments at The Summit at Danbury — the former Union Carbide headquarters at 39 Old Ridgebury Road — will remain a focus.

That complex will ultimately consist of 600,000 square feet of Class A office space; 75,000 square feet of conference and event space; 30,000 square feet of core services and amenities, including Market Place Kitchen & Bar, Platinum Fitness, conference space and pool; and up to 400 residential apartments.

According to Michael Basile, project manager of Summit Development, which acquired the complex for $17 million in October 2018 when it was in foreclosure and just 15% occupied, tenancy now stands at about 41%.

That figure was boosted considerably when, in the biggest office space lease deal of 2020, Nuvance Health Systems signed on for 220,000 square feet, allowing it to consolidate offices in Connecticut and bring 500 jobs from locations in New York.

Still being worked out are the details of the proposed $90 million Danbury Career Academy at the site, which under present plans would house 1,400 mid-

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Prunty noted that Danbury has a higher share of residents with only a high school diploma — less than both the county and the state — and that it also lags both the county and state when it comes to the attainment of college and professional degrees.

In February, Cavo told the Business Journal that Cavo said the school will prove to be cheaper to build than a new brick-and-mortar facility, and that “the best part is that 80% of the cost of building the school will be reimbursed from the state, which comes out to be about $75 million. That’s a great deal.”

The mayor also has high hopes for the proposed Danbury Prospect Charter School, which would have 550 students and recently received a $25 million donation from an anonymous philanthropist.

But that sum is dependent upon approval from the state legislature, which at the moment appears to be a dim prospect. Its location has yet to be determined.

Uncertainty over train plan

Also up in the air is a decision on establishing a train connection between Danbury and Brewster, New York, — something that would presumably make Danbury a more attractive option for commuters, though Prunty admitted that no one knows what shape post-pandemic commuting will take.

A $1 million New York Metropolitan Transportation Council study of the proposed 14-mile reconstruction of what was the Maybrook Line is underway, though opponents question the costs of rehabilitating tracks that have not been used since 1974. They also doubt former Mayor Mark Boughton’s prediction that the revitalized Maybrook Line would cut commuting time from Danbury to New York City by as much as an hour.

Yet another issue to be determined

is who will be Danbury’s mayor heading into 2022. Cavo was sworn in on Dec. 16 following Boughton’s decision to resign to become commissioner of the state’s Department of Revenue Services.

Previously president of the City Council, Cavo has repeatedly demurred when asked if he plans to run in November, though he has said he could make an announcement by next month.

The campaign of City Council Member-at-Large Roberto Alves (D) has raised over $75,000, while businessman and political newcomer Sedeaka Lawrence (D) has yet to begin fundraising. Another Democrat, Councilman John Esposito, is considering a run as well.

On April 6, Cavo proposed a $267 million budget that for the third straight year does not include a tax increase. It represents a $5 million (1.9%) increase in general fund spending; Cavo said that the plan cuts spending requests by nearly $14.4 million and provides “sufficient funding to address the City’s priorities and to achieve its goals and objectives.”

Also for the third consecutive year, the mill rate will remain unchanged at 27.6.

The Oct. 1, 2020 taxable grand list grew by $83.6 million or 1.1%, generating about $2.3 million in additional tax revenues. The next revaluation of real estate properties will not occur until Oct. 1, 2022.

The city has been allocated approximately $32 million from the American Rescue Plan, which it plans to use to stabilize funds to pre-Covid levels by estimating losses based upon 2019 revenues. In the meantime, Prunty maintains that Danbury’s future looks bright, regardless of who may be running the show.

“We’re the largest city in a 30-mile radius, basically on the New York border, which isn’t going to change,” he said. “When you look at everything that’s happening here, I think we’re in a great position.”

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Griswold Home Care in Stratford: Family-run franchise marks 30 years of helping those in need

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

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What was your ‘Why’?”

That is the question that Cathy Howard, director of Griswold Home Care in Stratford, said she was being most frequently asked as the firm’s 30th anniversary, officially recognized at a March 9 ceremony, approached.

“It was born out of struggle and desire,” Howard told the Business Journal. “The struggle was trying to find the right professional care for my grandfather, who was suffering from Alzheimer’s, and the desire was to create my own destiny.”

The one-time estate settlement and trust officer at what she calls “a very large bank” had amassed a large amount of

experience “meeting people at the worst time of their lives,” Howard said.

Trying to find a facility where her grandfather could receive the appropriate care and where she could put into practice the empathy she had honed, proved a tall order.

“Thirty years ago, pretty much all you could find was ‘skilled care,’ most of which dealt only with post-rehabilitation or post-hospital stay patients, both of which are paid for by Medicare,” she said.

“There were no private care places available for someone who hadn’t been hospitalized.”

A chance sighting of a write-up of Griswold Home Care in Forbes magazine changed everything, Howard said.

“I was looking for something other

than the 9-to-5 job I had at the bank and the story struck me like a lightning bolt,” she recalled. “I called them immediately and within a month I was driving down to Philadelphia in a blizzard.”

Along with her mother, Frances Malafronte, Howard landed the company’s first Connecticut franchise.

“We were looking to find something where we could look forward to going to work every day, and this was it,” Howard affirmed.

Today the parent company, founded in 1982 by Jean Griswold, operates in more than 200 locations across 30 states. The firm continues to focus on companion care, home services, personal care and respite care while maintaining the sense of empathy that Griswold, who suffered FCBJ

from multiple sclerosis, had for older and disabled adults, as well as for those living with chronic conditions.

Howard’s own operation has grown from 1122 Broadbridge Ave. in Stratford to include 193 East Ave. in Norwalk, which opened in 1996, and 43 Grassy Plain St. in Bethel, which also serves Danbury.

The three locations were chosen to form a kind of triangle, Howard said, with demographics also a significant concern.

“We wanted to able to cover the entire county and still be local,” she said. “And they’re all near a train station, since a lot of our caregivers use mass transit.”

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Pair of eldercare service companies team up to make living-at-home more comfortable, safe

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he so-called “silver tsunami” of an aging Connecticut population is no longer a theory; it is very much a fact.

So says Mario D’Aquila, COO of Assisted Living Services Inc. (ALS), and the data backs him up. The state’s Legislative Commission on Aging maintains that more than a third of Connecticut residents are over the age of 50. In addition, a recent report commis-

sioned from the Boston Consulting Group found that of the 8,000 state employees eligible for retirement in 2022, 72% of them are “seriously considering” doing so.

That may be a positive for the state as a whole — Connecticut could save between $600 million and $900 million, according to the report — but it presents additional challenges to the eldercare sector.

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ate care plans focused on allowing seniors to continue living at home, while at the same time allowing them to share resources when it comes to bridging private and state social services for families.

ALS, whose offices include a location in Fairfield, entered a partnership a few years ago with Growing Options Inc. (GO), which allows its clients to assess and create individualized care plans for the elderly, individuals with mental and physical disabilities, and those with mental health difficulties throughout the region, including Fairfield County.

D’Aquila and GO Founder Lisa Krauss happened to have booths next to each other at a health care fair, and realized “what a good synergy we shared,” D’Aquila said.

“Now we’re in a position where we cross-reference with each other to help seniors throughout Fairfield County.”

Krauss has specialized in geriatrics for 30 years and is a certified Aging Life Care Professional. Also known as a geriatric care manager, such specialists act as a guide and advocate for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults. Krauss noted that they also serve as an advocate for their senior clients and can even follow them into hospital and nursing home settings, if needed.

“What really attracted me to (ALS) was their amazing technology,” she said. “I work with a number of other agencies, but they have such a great array of everything from fall prevention and remote monitoring to medication management and other home safety features.”

“We asked ourselves, ‘What else might mom and dad need?’” D’Aquila said.

“Everything we offer is designed to help them age more comfortably and safely at home.

“This is a new world for a lot of families,” he said. “If mom has a bad fall, the question for a lot of people is, ‘What do we do?’ In a lot of cases, if they give us a call, we end up pointing them in the direction of Growing Options. They know everything about man-

aging and helping with such services.”

Krauss said GO has an additional three geriatric care managers, who together work with about 30 clients. One of the growing challenges during the pandemic, she said, was helping clients move out of nursing homes or other congregate eldercare facilities to rentals or homes.

“Those facilities are doing a great job,” D’Aquila attested, “but there’s such a difference between being at home and being somewhere that has 300 other residents.

You’re also only dealing with a couple of caregivers (at home), instead of dozens of different people (at assisted living facilities).

Krauss said another plus about the relationship with ALS is the latter’s contract with the state’s Home Care Program, which helps with clients who are already on Community Title 19 (Medicaid) or at some point will have depleted their funds and need to transition to Title 19.

As for the silver tsunami, both Krauss and D’Aquila said it has been good for business — to the point where “we can’t get enough caregivers,” the latter said.

“We’ve been hiring like you can’t believe,” D’Aquila continued, noting that on average ALS has 300 to 250 employees who see 250 to 300 clients. “The challenge is how to properly incentivize people to want to enter this field.”

Part of ALS’ solution is to offer caregivers the same 401(k) and health care plans provided to those in the office. “The highest director here has the same benefits as someone who starts tomorrow,” he said.

The company also gives out an employee-of-the-month award, which rather than a photo on a wall and a firm handshake involves a crystal award with the caregiver’s name engraved upon it, a certificate, and a $5,000 check.

“This line of work is about more than money, of course,” D’Aquila said. “But we feel that our Platinum Caregiver Award leads to (the winners’) maybe wanting to brag a bit about it, and that will make other caregivers want to come and work here.”

AHCA sees lessons from Covid for long-term care facilities

BY PETER KATZ pkatz@westfairinc.com

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he American Health Care Association (AHCA) and its related organization the National Center for Assisted Living have issued a report that concludes there are lessons to be learned from the way Covid affected long-term care facilities in the U.S. and it has fashioned some of those lessons into a reform agenda, the Care for Our Seniors Act. AHCA represents long-term and postacute care providers, with more than 14,000 member facilities in the U.S. Its research found that there were more than 1 million cases of the disease at long-term facilities with more than 170,000 deaths linked to those facilities.

“Protecting older adults from this virus should have been our nation’s top priority.

It was not and, tragically, the seniors in our long-term care facilities were left behind,” according to the report.

The report noted the fact that Covid19 uniquely targets the long-term care resident population — generally frail and elderly adults with an average age of 85 and underlying health conditions — is made clear by data from the government’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC data shows the risk of mortality in the group is 630 times

higher than among people 18 to 29 years old.

The report found that even the best nursing homes with the most rigorous infection control practices could not stop the spread of the virus.

The report said that ensuring that eldercare facilities are ready for more of Covid or the next pandemic will be difficult without a commitment from policymakers to provide the necessary and consistent financial support for elderly residents.

“For too long, nursing homes have faced chronic Medicaid underfunding and unfunded government mandates, leaving many unable to afford enhancements in their care delivery, workforce and infrastructure,” the AHCA said.

It also said that the nursing home industry expects to lose $94 billion by the time the current pandemic has run its course.

The report called for enhanced infection control measures in order for nursing homes to provide a safer, healthier environment for residents and improve quality of life. AHCA said it will help establish an updated guideline for staffing based on proven, successful strategies for infection prevention and control.

The report also called for a new federal requirement that each nursing home have a registered nurse on staff 24 hours a day.

Funding would come from the federal government.

The report found that current regulations for nursing homes do not require that a minimum supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) be kept on hand. The report supported efforts to require a minimum 30-day supply of PPE in nursing homes, which will be supported by ongoing federal and state stockpiles with PPE that is acceptable for health care use.

AHCA called for increasing the workforce in long-term care facilities by providing financial incentives for a career in the field, loan forgiveness for new graduates who work

in long-term care, tax credits for licensed long-term care professionals, programs for affordable housing and childcare assistance and increased subsidies to schools whose graduates work in nursing homes for at least five years.

The AHCA report pointed out that the average nursing home is around 40 to 50 years old and a shift is needed toward private rooms to provide a greater emphasis on autonomy, dignity and privacy.

It said that private rooms also support infection-control best practices. AHCA said there should be increased federal funding, adjustments to keep pace with rising costs and more controls over how states allocate the federal money they are provided.

“The pandemic has been an unprecedented tragedy with long-term care facilities being at the epicenter of the crisis,” said Debbie Meade, chair of the board of directors of AHCA. “We have seen longstanding challenges exacerbated among our facilities and without serious reform, we risk more crises in the future. The Care For Our Seniors Act pinpoints the biggest issues facing our industry and provides bold, transformative and meaningful solutions that can ensure something like the Covid-19 pandemic never happens again.”

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Supporting the Sandwich Generation: Taking care of the caregiver

BY MARY K. SPENGLER

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estchester County business owners, executives, managers and workers often struggle trying to find balance between work and home responsibilities. Those that fall in the “sandwich generation,” typically qualified as those in their 30s or 40s, can find themselves with the unique role of bringing up their own dependent children while also caring for their aging parents, all on top of their career.

Multigenerational needs have become even more pressing during the Covid-19 pandemic, with record numbers of adult children moving back home, younger children having to switch to virtual or hybrid learning and elderly parents needing new forms of care.

Sandwich generation caregivers are providing an important source of support and love to family members and these caregivers often experience feelings of satisfaction and meaning in their lives from being in this role. However, many also feel highly strained and overwhelmed due to the emo-

tional, physical and financial burden weighing on them. Implementing positive strategies to better care for themselves while they care for others is even more critical for caregivers during the pandemic.

The challenges of caring for an aging or ailing loved one can impinge on the ability to get work done at the office or spending time with your children. However, a combination of strategies, resources and support can help caregivers continue to focus on their work at the office (even if that is a home office) while balancing the duties associated with caring for a loved one.

Make a schedule. Incorporate caregiving tasks into your daily routine. To map out a feasible daily or weekly schedule, add these duties to other professional and personal responsibilities, such as meetings and events, so you can view all tasks at hand at once. Choose times for caregiving tasks that are least disruptive to your work/ home schedule, such as early mornings for processing paperwork and midday for phone and email communication with a

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Mary K. Spengler loved one’s care team. Try to contact doctors in the early morning to give them time to get back to you during the day. Do not hesitate to drop nonessential activities from your list. Be flexible and use approaches to simplify life.

Set reasonable workday limits and boundaries. When possible, avoid scheduling work-related meetings at times designated for caregiving duties. You may want to even designate certain hours when you are unavailable except in the case of an emergency. Make sure that your support staff at home and at work is aware of your availability for caregiver-related calls to aid with scheduling.

Have a backup plan for work coverage. Developing emergency procedures as well as keeping an organized summary of client and project status will allow staff to keep the office running in your absence.

Brief your colleagues so they can fill in if an emergency pulls you away from the office unexpectedly. Store important files on a laptop or portable storage device that you can use while away from the office.

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Delegate. It is likely that some of your daily tasks could be taken over by others, both at work and at home. Delegating appropriate tasks to colleagues and family members will leave you with additional time during the day to focus on priority tasks.

Communicate. Explain your situation to your boss, coworkers and employees, and even clients, where appropriate. Ask your boss for input and guidance on how best to handle work issues in the event of a caregiving emergency. Talk with coworkers who have gone through similar situations; they can often provide input and advice by relating their own experiences.

Speak frankly with your partner, spouse, siblings and other loved ones about how they can support you. Being open and honest with your child, when appropriate, can also help.

Know your rights and explore corporate benefits. Caregivers have rights under the federal Equal Employment Opportunity laws and may be eligible for paid or unpaid leave under various federal and state programs. Speak to your human resources representative and explore your employee handbook and/or corporate website to learn what options are available to you.

Keep a list of resources. Reach out to family members and friends who have offered to help. Identify community resources, including social workers, geriatric care experts and contacts at the hospital and other health care facilities.

Evaluate your financial options. In home care such as hospice care, palliative care and nursing care may be more affordable and more comprehensive than unpaid leave from work. You may be able to work out a part-time schedule as a way to maintain an income stream and a connection to the office. Sit down with an accountant or social worker to discuss the impact of caregiving on your job, income and lifestyle.

Despite your best intentions, you may not be able to make a commitment to long-term caregiving.

Be honest with yourself. Recognize when caregiving is adversely affecting your work or your family life. Take a step back to determine the best balance between work and caregiving and seek out the support you need to protect your own mental and physical well-being. State what you can and cannot do and say “no” when needed. Determine your needs, whether it is a 15-minute walk or a regular video-chat with friends, and be firm about making this happen.

Mary K. Spengler, is CEO of White Plainsbased Hospice of Westchester, which has provided comprehensive end-of-life care to Westchester County residents with any life-limiting illness for 29 years. For additional information, visit hospiceofwestchester.org or call 914-682-1484.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE SOPHISTICATED SENIOR LIVING MODEL. Independent living at The Club at Briarcliff Manor is an elevation of what’s ordinarily expected in the senior living industry. Designed as the preferred choice for the area’s distinctive seniors, the community presents a unique opportunity to continue to live in an accustomed style, but with community life’s additional benefits.

In a historic setting with views of the Hudson River, The Club features a premium address, entertainment, enriching activities, fine dining, friendship, leisure, comfort and peace of mind.

Residents can indulge, with: • • • • • •

24-hour at-your-service professional staff Chef-prepared dining Extraordinary apartment homes, with spacious kitchens and full-size appliances Housekeeping and linen services Scheduled transportation Social, recreational and educational programs

Old-world elegance with modern convenience.

Outstanding for the region, The Club also represents trends in senior living, where communities increasingly aim to mirror the style and culture of their neighborhoods. Older adults moving to a community make few – if any – sacrifices in lifestyle, finding that the community aligns with their expectations for how they wish to continue to live.

The community also integrates a continuum of health services. Where independent living welcomes older adults into maintenance-free living, with a host of amenities to make daily living as unencumbered and delightful as possible, assisted living and memory care services provide vital care for residents with particular needs.

careful, unrelenting attention to practices that minimize risks for residents and staff.

Specialized care helps those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

Memory care is a program that preserves individuals’ dignity and helps them find meaning and contentment in their daily lives.

At The Club, the embrace memory care program offers highly individualized plans for care, attentively matching needed services to each person. In a secure setting, residents discover moments of joy daily; their loved ones can be confident and assured. The program offers residents: • • • • • • • • •

24-hour clinical and nursing staff Chef-prepared dining Exceptional luxury apartment homes, designed for convenience and comfort Health and wellness monitoring Individually tailored care plans Specialized memory care-focused programs Personal laundry services Scheduled transportation Social, recreational and educational programs

The safety trend.

More than ever, today’s older adults need to know the communities they live in are safe, and protocols such as those in place at The Club are common. In this community, the well-being focused, socialization-rich culture demands

The Club follows CDC guidelines for masks, handwashing and social distancing and requires the following: • Everyone entering the community wears a face mask and is screened according to CDC guidelines • Staff are screened at the beginning, middle and end of their shifts • Every assisted living and memory care resident is monitored for temperature, oxygen saturation level and condition changes • The community works with national-level laboratories for staff and resident testing • Staff welcome PCPs (primary care physicians) and medical specialists, as residents require, and arrange resident transportation to medical appointments Residents need to connect with other residents and create bonds of friendship. At The Club, every effort is made to maximize those possibilities by enabling small group events, hallway and doorway happenings, and remote activities via web-based or phone options. The community also provides easier access to exercise equipment and walking paths and helps residents remain fit and engaged.

The Club at Briarcliff Manor is a Senior Lifestyle community. To find out more about Senior Lifestyle, visit SeniorLifestyle.com. For information about The Club, contact the marketing office at 914-922-0671 or visit THECLUBBCM.COM.

A helping hand makes daily living easier – and fully rewarding.

Assisted living is a system of services and skilled care providers that matches care delivery to an individual’s exact level of need. Ensuring every individual’s independence is well preserved, The Club’s assisted living provides personalized assistance with the tasks of daily living – only in an amount that makes it possible for the individual to continue to exercise his or her independence.

Exemplary among assisted living providers, The Club’s services and amenities in assisted living include: • • • • • • • •

24-hour clinical and nursing staff Chef-prepared dining Exceptional luxury apartment homes, designed for convenience and comfort Health and wellness monitoring Individually tailored care plans Personal laundry services Scheduled transportation Social, recreational and educational programs

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American Medical Collection Agency settles fraud case with 41 states

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orty-one state attorneys general have settled a fraud investigation against American Medical Collection Agency, a former Elmsford debt collector that went bankrupt after a massive breach of patient records.

New York Attorney General Letitia James had filed a consent order last month that imposes a $21 million fine on the company, but suspends payment as long as security measures are implemented and the company commits no more violations.

American Medical Collection Agency collected debts for companies such as Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp that billed patients for lab tests. The collection agency compiled voluminous personal data on the patients, including Social Security numbers, bank accounts and health records.

In March 2019, the company discovered fraudulent credit card transactions and realized that its computers had been hacked.

For eight months, from August 2018 to March 2019, someone had gained access to

records on an estimated 20 million patients, including 582,146 New Yorkers.

American Medical Collection Agency began alerting 7 million patients in June 2019 that their personal information may have been compromised and offering two years of free credit monitoring.

By then, medical labs had stopped sending the company new debt collection cases.

Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau Inc., the collection agency’s parent company, filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, White Plains.

A business that booked nearly $26 million in revenue in 2018 was reduced to assets of $2.5 million and liabilities of $2.9 million, according to bankruptcy records.

The workforce was cut from 113 employees to 25.

Russell H. Fuchs founded the company in 1977 and moved it to Elmsford in 1995.

Now it operates from an office building in Greenwich.

Fuchs, of Fairfield, Connecticut, neither admitted nor denied allegations of fraud and deceptive practices, in the consent order he signed with New York.

He agreed to safeguard personal data,

maintain computer servers in a secure location, create a plan for responding to future security problems, hire a security officer and hire an outside assessor to report on the security program annually for seven years.

The $21 million suspended fine, includ-

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ing $1.7 million to New York, may be enforced, according to the consent order, if American Medical Collection Agency fails to honor the agreement.

The collection agency was represented

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I was looking for something other than the 9-to-5 job I had at the bank and the story struck me like a lightning bolt. I called them immediately and within a month I was driving down to Philadelphia in a blizzard.”

– Cathy Howard the biggest challenges in the home care industry — and Griswold Home Care has been no exception.

“At our peak we had 350 caregivers and 10 office staff,” she said. “Covid created some challenges for us, as it has for everybody. We lost a few clients to the virus and some of our caregivers over concerns about contracting it. Some of our clients have put us on hold as they wait for the vaccine.”

More than 65% of Griswold’s caregivers are now fully vaccinated, she said.

Howard also previously served as chair of the Jean Griswold Foundation, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit for other foundations that historically provided grants to select nonprofit organizations and families supporting respite and supportive services. The foundation is now transitioning to a public nonprofit foundation whose main goal is to support caregivers.

Howard said she was instrumental in getting the foundation’s board to issue grants to organizations outside of its usual circle that provide food and security for seniors throughout the county.

The foundation also identified a local provider of masks when such equipment was in short supply and worked with a distillery that was producing hand sanitizer for caregivers.

Howard saved a surprise for the end of her interview with the Business Journal, saying she will be retiring at the end of the year and leaving the company in the hands of her daughters Kelly Howard, who is office manager of the Danbury and Bethel location, and Jessica Howard-Ross, office manager of the Norwalk facility.

“They have a vision of what to do with the business, especially insofar as technology is concerned,” she said. “They’ve found equipment that can identify certain things like chronic heart failure and COPD before they become exacerbated.

“I’m excited that they have the energy and the passion to move the business forward,” Howard added. “The girls are ready.”

Front: Cathy Howard and her mother, Frances Malafronte.

Back: Kelly Howard and Jessica Howard-Ross.

Live Your Best Life At Wartburg, we believe that quality of life is as important as quality of care.

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Good Things HOULIHAN LAWRENCE NEW CANAAN GAINS FIVE AGENTS Houlihan Lawrence has welcomed five new agents who have joined the company’s New Canaan office. They are Ayesha Qureshi-Amin, George Johnson, Kara Morgan, Barbara Pincione and Polly Sykes.

Qureshi-Amin brings a national and international perspective to her work having been raised in Boston, Beijing and Istanbul. She studied at the London School of Economics & Political Science and enjoyed a 20year career in banking. Prior to joining Houlihan Lawrence, she was an executive director for JPMorgan Chase. She resides in North Stamford.

Johnson has intimate insight into the culture and intricacies of multiple communities in Fairfield and northern Westchester having raised his family in Bedford and New Canaan. A seasoned negotiator, Johnson spent 40plus years on Wall Street. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts degree from John’s Hopkins University. Johnson is a resident of New Canaan.

Morgan joins the New Canaan office after a 30-year career in marketing and promotion. A resident of Redding, Morgan is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Connecticut Association of Realtors and Mid Fairfield Country Association of Realtors.

Pincione has an extensive background in the travel business and worked in real estate for a leading company. She recently moved to West Norwalk where she bought a small fixer-upper ranch that she and her husband, who is a contractor, are working to transform into a modern farmhouse. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Quinnipiac University Sykes has more than 20 years in the event and experiential marketing business. Combining her professional marketing experience with the global reach of Houlihan Lawrence she will provide her clients with a unique and fresh perspective. A resident of Weston, Sykes is a graduate of St. Lawrence University.

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AVIATION MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS TAKE FLIGHT

Gulf Stream G3.

A new program at Dutchess Community College (DCC) in Poughkeepsie is expected to address one of the aviation industry’s most pressing needs: highly trained aviation maintenance technicians.

Starting this fall, DCC will offer an airframe and powerplant technician certificate program and an aviation maintenance technician degree that will give students two options for learning how to keep aircraft operating safely and efficiently, while gaining valuable experience in servicing, repairing and testing aircraft and aircraft systems.

“The new airframe and powerplant

technician programs represent a significant step in the expansion of DCC’s worldclass aviation offerings,” said Ellen Gambino, DCC acting president. “We know that there is growing regional, national and international demand for well-trained aviation maintenance technicians as many in the field are reaching retirement age thresholds. We believe, DCC can play an important role in addressing this need.”

The uniquely designed and intensive coursework will feature plenty of real-world hands-on opportunities to work with stateof-the-art equipment and aircraft, including a Gulf Stream G3, a selection of Cessnas

and a Robinson 22 helicopter. Students will also be among the first group of students to take advantage of DCC’s brand-new 32,000-square-foot Aviation Education Center and hangar located on the Hudson Valley Regional Airport grounds.

The certificate can be finished in approximately 12 months while the degree program takes just a little over 20 months to complete. Students with an interest in aviation and a high degree of mechanical and technology aptitude are encouraged to find out more about these exciting new opportunities at sunydutchess.edu/ aviationtech.

GREENWICH POLICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND BENEFIT Since scholarship money can make a difference to a young person’s education, the Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund (GPSF) grants to qualifying students of current Greenwich police officers becomes a worthwhile effort. That’s why it is asking the community to support the officers who help keep the community safe by contributing, however big or small, to the scholarship fund.

In the 2020-2021 school year, 26 GPDSF scholarships were funded. The number of supported students is expected to increase next school year based on the number of current high school seniors.

“Greenwich has such a strong sense of community and we are very appreciative of the community’s support to our scholarship fund,” said Chief of Police James Heavey.

Alice + Olivia, the national clothing shop on Greenwich Avenue, values the safety and protection of police officers and on Thursday, April 8, offered shoppers 10% off their purchase and also contributed an additional 10%.

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From left front row: Officers Rob Smurlo, John D’Inverno and Su Ah Sor. Back row from left: Alice + Olivia staff Marjeta Nezaj and Brianna Forchetti.

GPDSF traces its roots to 1962. At that time, three scholarships were awarded. Today, the fund supports well over 20 applicants annually.

For more information or if you would like to become a sponsor of GPDSF, call 203-622-7844 or visit https://www.gpdscholarshipfund.org.

INSURANCE BROKERAGE FIRM WIDENS ITS MARKETS In anticipation of the pandemic ending and the ensuing economic and employment activity, Meridian Risk Management Inc. in Pelham has launched new practices as part of the insurance brokerage firm’s ongoing commitment to deliver the best experience and resources for its business partners.

“We are excited to formalize both our private equity analytics and professional employer organization (PEO) market analytics practices to bring our vast experiences, unique processes and proven solutions to wider markets,” said Tom Clements, managing partner of employee benefits at Meridian.

The firm now provides U.S. private equity firms with pre-acquisition due diligence, post-acquisition opportunities and current portfolio savings analyses of their health and welfare plans using the latest technology and security enhancements.

“Meridian Risk Management has consulted for us on several key projects already, saving several of our portfolio companies considerable amounts of money,” said Bruce Ennis, chief human capitol officer at Heartwood Partners in Norwalk, Connecticut. “Their interactive project platform and advanced security features were a significant upgrade.”

The firm also now provides U.S. employer groups with limited time and resources the ability to analyze multiple PEO platform alternatives through a single resource utilizing a six-step process.

“Meridian Risk Management saved our company over 28% in reduced benefit costs, enabling us to reinvest in better, more comprehensive benefit plans with a lower cost to our employees and the company,” said Ed Klein, chief operating officer and general manager of the New York- based Wallauer Paint & Hardware.

“Our industry experts work hard to understand your company, culture and goals before designing custom programs that often exceed expectations and dramatically impact bottom lines,” Clements said.

THE DARIEN FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANT TO CONVERT STAR GROUP RESIDENCE With the $80,700 grant for technological advancements from The Darien Foundation, the STAR group residence on Edgerton Street in Darien will now be able to help its six residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), open and close doors, use the kitchen, live more independently, have more privacy and be less reliant upon others.

While the six residents at the Darien Cottage are already living semi-independently and several of them hold jobs and volunteer locally, the Smart Home assistive technology will allow them to be more self-reliant in their home.

In addition to improving the quality of life of the residents, the Darien Cottage will serve as a model — open for other individuals with IDD and their families to visit and see the many possibilities available. The cottage is one of more than a dozen residences that STAR Inc., Lighting the Way operates and oversees for adults with IDDs in the area. The end goal is to augment those residences with Smart Home technology, as well.

The Darien Foundation Chairman of the Board Ward Glassmeyer said: “The Darien Foundation is thrilled to have awarded this timely and important grant to STAR. Not only will this benefit the residents of the Darien Cottage, but the reach of this project will extend past Edgerton Street as a resource and model for other Darien families and adults with IDD.” Katie Banzhaf, executive director at STAR, said: “Assistive technology for people with disabilities is literally opening up doors and opportunities that were never thought possible…. This grant will showcase some of the newest technology available to improve lives….”

STAR sought out Kevin Vallerie, an independent contractor, technology advisor and owner of a local firm that specializes in Smart Home technology, “Untangled LLC,” to implement the advanced technology.

STAR also enlisted assistive technology specialist Enrico Melchiorri to collaborate and advise on the project, which will allow the house to evolve technologically with the needs of the residents.

A not–for-profit organization established in 1952, STAR serves individuals of all ages who are impacted by IDD in Fairfield County.

The Darien Foundation is an independent, community-based, public charity, which has since 1998 awarded more than $4.7 million in grants for technology and capital initiatives.

For more information, visit darienfoundation.org.

WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL’S NEW FLEX ED

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From left: Dr. Jean Lesko, associate director of emergency medicine; Ertha Small-Nicolas, RN, director of nursing; Dr. Dean Straff, director of emergency medicine; Dr. Steven Shainmark, director of psychiatry; Susan Fox, hospital president and CEO; and Leigh Anne McMahon, executive vice president, patient care services and chief nursing officer.

White Plains Hospital recently unveiled its new “Flex ED” to address the need for additional space in its emergency department (ED), the busiest in the county, where patients needing special attention can receive care in the safest possible setting. The new space is an expansion of the ED and features five dedicated single-occupancy rooms that may be used for the treatment of patients with both medical and behavioral health needs.

An image of the new space.

MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE’S ETHICS BOWL There were some challenging ethical questions posed to high school students competing in Manhattanville College’s sixth annual Ethics Bowl, sponsored by its philosophy program in cooperation with the Marshall Institute for Ethical Thought and Action. Nine schools, 16 teams and more than 90 students participated in the two-day virtual event in February.

Hackley School, a college preparatory school in Tarrytown took top honors, winning elimination rounds against a diverse slate of both private and public high schools.

In addition to Manhattanville faculty and students, a unique roster of judges presided over the event, including several members of the clergy as well as a U.S. federal court appellate judge.

“We had the most international team of judges than any ethics bowl in the country. This is where the online aspect helped. We had them from Ita-

Betty Stolpen Weiner is the new director of development at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield. Previously, she was the major gifts officer at the Whitney Museum of American Art, where she had worked in various fundraising roles since 2009. She will lead the Aldrich development department, which includes cultivating donor relationships, securing critical funding for exhibitions, programs and operations, grant writing, overseeing the museum’s membership program and annual fundraisers.

“Betty’s extensive tenure in the Whitney Museum of American Art’s development department and Fairfield County roots make her a fantastic addition to the museum’s staff and will be instrumental in The Aldrich’s continued growth,” said Cybele Maylone, executive director.

Founded by Larry Aldrich in 1964, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is one of the oldest contemporary art museums in the United States. The museum is one of the few independent, noncollecting institutions in the country and the only museum in Connecticut solely dedicated to the presentation of contemporary art.

CONNECT WITH westfair communications ly, Germany, England, the Philippines, Mexico, Guatemala and different states within the United States,’’ said Siobhan Nash-Marshall, Ph.D., chairwoman of Manhattanville’s philosophy department who headed the event.

Hermann Herder, a high school student from Montreal, Canada, and one of the judges said, “…What makes the Manhattanville Ethics Bowl special and different from other, similar competitions is that rath-

er than focus on the end results, the Bowl is all about the process.”

Philosophy has always held a special place at Manhattanville College. As a liberal arts college dedicated to academic excellence, it emphasizes critical thought as the linchpin to analysis of complex issues in an ever-changing world.

Founded in 1841, the college offers more than 75 undergraduate and graduate areas of study.

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Good Things MHACY VACCINE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN The Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers (MHACY) has launched a campaign to allay fears and encourage its residents of color to get the Covid vaccine.

As part of the campaign, MHACY has shared a video in English and Spanish with its residents featuring Rafaela Gonzalez-Lamos, M.D., an internal medicine physician who practices at NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville and NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Westchester. The videos appear on the housing authority website and are being shared with residents through MHACY’s social media.

“We are grateful to Dr. Gonzalez-Lamos for this excellent video, which explains very clearly why residents should not fear the vaccine and why it is important for everyone to be vaccinated if we are to get back to normal,” said Wilson Kimball, president and CEO of the Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers. “I’d like to also commend NewYork-Presbyterian for performing this public service by taking on this important issue.”

Michael Fosina, president of NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital, said that since the hospital serves nearby Yonkers, there is a responsibility to the community to address health disparities.

“At NewYork-Presbyterian, an important part of our mission as health care providers is health education,” said Fosina. “Working to provide accurate information about Covid-19 and the vaccine is an important public service, not only for those who are hesitant about the vaccine, but for the entire community.”

Experts point to lack of access to the vaccine as well as cultural and historical distrust of the medical community as some of the reasons behind the disparity.

About 60 % of the population living in housing run by the Municipal Housing Authority are Hispanic and an additional 38 % are Black. MHACY owns or manages 1,700 units of housing and oversees an additional 4,000 plus units of Section 8 housing.

The video is part of an ongoing campaign by the housing authority to increase the number of public housing residents who are vaccinated.

MHACY is the largest provider of affordable housing in the city of Yonkers and the second largest public housing authority in New York state.

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ENTA EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH CIGNA ENT and Allergy Associates LLP (ENTA) in Tarryown, the region’s ear, nose, throat, allergy and audiology care group has announced that effective April 1, it has extended its contract with Cigna and in-network members will continue to have access to more than 220 specialists and sub-specialists throughout New York and New Jersey.

This deal was motivated by a strong sense of shared mission between ENTA and Cigna, as it enables both parties to collaborate in delivering high-quality health services

to the communities in which they serve.

Throughout its 20-plus-year history, ENTA has been consistently focused on establishing contracts with all major insurance providers, with the goal of serving the needs of all patients.

“This alliance is not only great for our organizations, but for the people and communities we serve throughout our geographic footprint,” said Dr. Eric Munzer, chair of ENTA’s Third Party Contracting Committee.

To learn more about the benefits

WELLNESS PROGRAM OFFERS FREE ONLINE YOGA CLASSES THROUGH MAY of ENT and Allergy Associates or to conveniently find an ENT or Allergy doctor nearest you, visit entandallergy.com or call 1-855-ENTA-DOC.

FARM PROJECT PROMOTES TRAINING PROGRAM Poughkeepsie Farm Project (PFP) is working with the Ecological Citizens Project (ECP), a nonprofit organization in Garrison to recruit a Poughkeepsie-based candidate for ECP’s Regenerative Communities Apprenticeship (RC). ECP aims to train new farmers, connect them to affordable land and establish community farms in the Hudson Valley to create a permanent solution to local food insecurity.

A community Zoom call hosted by PFP, ECP and Scenic Hudson was held April 7.

The RC Apprentice will work closely with ECP founders Jason Angell and Jocelyn Apicello on Longhaul Farm in Garrison for 15 months (June to August 2022) to learn regenerative farming and sustainable life skills.

Upon completion of the program, the apprentice will oversee the Pershing Avenue Neighborhood Farm, a new quarter-acre farm in the city of Poughkeepsie. Apicello said, “We believe it’s really important that farmers are rooted in and represent the surrounding community they are growing food for and can welcome and engage the neighborhood in the life of the farm.”

NEW ROCHELLE PARKS PARTNERS WITH VOLUNTEER NEW YORK! FOR CLEANUP Volunteer New York! and the city of New Rochelle Parks and Recreation Department will team up on Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25 to clean up and help prepare New Rochelle’s park beautification projects planned to take place at 11 neighborhood and waterfront sites.

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benches; and even restore some shared spaces. Each park project will only take place once on either Saturday or Sunday. Residents are encouraged to support the park in their neighborhood or one that they enjoy visiting.

“Our parks and natural resources are utilized all yearlong and have been especially valuable during the dark months of the pandemic,” said Parks and Recreation Commissioner Bill Zimmermann. “We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with Volunteer New York! and the public at an expand-

ed Earth Day cleanup event….”

Pre-registration is required for all sites and can be completed online at volunteernewyork.org/newrochelle or by calling 914-227-9317 for more information about registration and a list of the sites designated for cleanup. Volunteers ages 5-14 must be accompanied by an adult. Group and team registrations are also available. Volunteers are also required to wear a face mask at all times while volunteering and additional health and safety precautions will be in place.

Yoga in Our City, presented by ConnectiCare in Farmington, recently announced the launch of free, virtual yoga classes for residents of all ages, backgrounds and skill-levels to stay in shape and achieve peace of mind.

Typically, Yoga in Our City offers free, outdoor yoga classes at parks in Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven and Waterbury during the summer months.

Due to its success and the current increased demand for programs that provide physical and mental health benefits, Yoga In Our City expanded to offer virtual classes from March through May 2021, when the outdoor program will resume for the season.

“We encourage our members to practice self-care by making time for their physical and mental health. By sponsoring the virtual winter session of Yoga in Our City, we are continuing to bring the many health benefits of yoga to all Connecticut residents free of charge,” said Kimberly Kann, senior director, public relations and corporate communications at ConnectiCare.

“Taught by independent local instructors, the virtual classes are pre-recorded at ConnectiCare’s Manchester and Shelton centers and archived on the Yoga In Our City website for participants to access from the comfort of their own homes,” she said.

New sessions will be released three to five times per week.

ConnectiCare, a leading health plan in the state of Connecticut, has been dedicated to making Connecticut a healthier place to live and work since the company was founded in 1981.

Visit yogainourcity.com or follow Yoga In Our City on Facebook and Instagram for program information and updates, as well as access to the virtual classes. All of the classes are free and open to the public and registration is not required. Consult your physician before beginning any new exercise program.

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LAW FIRM SUPPORTS WHITE PLAINS RESTAURANTS In support of local restaurants that have suffered from the pandemic, White Plains-based law firm Yankwitt LLP has started purchasing gift cards as tokens of appreciation for clients and business partners.

The first restaurant selected for this new “referral appreciation program” is Kee Oyster House, located on East Post Road, just steps away from Yankwitt’s offices at 140 Grand Street.

“Wine has always been our goto gift,” said, founder and managing partner of the firm. “But given the dire state of restaurants today, the gift of a good meal from a White Plains

establishment is a more meaningful gesture. It is time to shift our focus to help those who need it the most and right now, that group includes restaurants.”

“We are thrilled that Yankwitt chose Kee Oyster House to kick off its new program,” said Elvi Hoxhaj, co-owner of the restaurant. “It means so much that a neighboring business has reached out to us like this….”

Founded in 2009, Yankwitt is a trial and litigation law firm representing businesses and high-net-worth individuals in their litigations across a broad range of matters.

BEDS INSPIRED BY SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE On a recent Saturday in New Rochelle’s D’Onofrio Park, members of the Larchmont Mamaroneck, New Rochelle and Tuckahoe Eastchester Lions joined with community volunteers to build kids beds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, an international charity, founded nine years ago by Luke Mickelson in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Its goal is to build beds for the thousands of bedless disadvantaged children throughout the nation. The organization has built more than 20,000 beds and has expanded to 260 local community chapters in four countries. The New Rochelle event

was hosted by Sleep in Heavenly Peace Rye Chapter, headed by Matt Ambrogi.

Organizers from Idaho Falls and Syracuse, New York were on hand to provide their construction expertise.

The community construction volunteers, including local police officers, New Rochelle Pride and HOPE and County Legislator Terry Clements, built 34 kids’ bunk beds. They will be combined with a mattress, sheets, pillow, comforter and blanket and delivered for free to children in homes in need in the community.

J. PHILIP REAL ESTATE: GROWING WESTCHESTER AND PUTNAM BROKERAGE J. Philip Real Estate in Briarcliff Manor, an independent real estate brokerage founded in 2005 serving Westchester, several Hudson Valley counties and Fairfield County in Connecticut, has added 13 new and seasoned agents to its expanding real estate sales team.

“We had our best year ever in 2020, despite the pandemic and political and economic uncertainty and are continuing to grow exponentially in terms of our revenue and our sales force,” said J. Philip Faranda, founder of J. Philip Real Estate.

New agents in the Westchester and Putnam offices include: • Briarcliff: Joshua Gilchrest, Tim

Judge, Jenifer Ross and James Shalley.

• Pelham: Lillian Backer, Vincent Bonanno, • Danielle DiMichele and Teodoro Thimodent.

• Mahopac: Marci Bendel, Olivia Diaz, Keri Kenny, Austin Pritz and Tori Weissleder.

“These impressive agents come from a wide variety of backgrounds – everything from health care, education and entertainment to architectural preservation, events planning, sales and law,” said Jennifer Maher, chief operating officer of J. Philip Real Estate.

FORMER CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT DIRECTOR JOINS COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES

WORDS, SYMBOLS, ACTS OF HATE PERSISTING

Patricia Keegan has joined the Westchester County Department of Social Services (DSS) as assistant to Commissioner Leonard Townes and will work on internal and external communications. She served for more than 26 years as district director for Congresswoman Nita Lowey who retired in January. Previously Keegan was director of communications for the New York

The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center and the Shames Jewish Community Center invite you to join their program from the comfort and safety of your own home April 26 at 10 a.m. to hear about the persistence of hate in our nation.

The 2017 Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, and The Tree of Life Shooting were significant moments of recent history, as they reveal a persistence of hatred and overt discrimination that some Americans believed was a thing of the past. The joint presentation will focus on the recent increase in hate speech, hate symbols and hate crimes in our schools and communities. The First Amendment rights and limitations will also be discussed as they apply to hate speech and nonverbal symbols.

Julie Scallero, co-director of education of the Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center, will lead the presentation.

For more information and to register, visit www.hhrecny.org or email Scallero at jscallero@hhrecny.org.

State Education Department, and before that worked as a reporter and editor for the then Gannett Westchester Newspapers.

A long-time Westchester County resident, Keegan holds a bachelor’s degree from The College of New Rochelle and a master’s degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

OPEN DOOR RENAMES SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS The Open Door Family Medical Center’s School-Based Health Center Program (SBHC) will become known as the Nita M. Lowey Center for Health in Schools.

The program provides primary health care services for students in elementary, middle and high schools in Port Chester and Ossining. Services are available regardless of a family’s ability to pay and there are no out-of-pocket costs.

“The name change pays tribute to our long-standing partnership with Congresswoman Lowey, who has been a major supporter of the Open Door since the program’s beginning,” said Lindsay Farrell, president and CEO of Open Door.

“She has been instrumental in securing the funding for the launch and growth of our School-Based Health Center program over many years.”

Lowey represented parts of Westchester, Rockland, the Bronx and Queens in Congress from 1989 until her retirement

in January.

“I cannot believe that it has been more than 20 years since securing federal funding for the School-Based Health Center at Thomas Edison elementary school,” said Lowey. “…These children will lead our community for years to come and inspire me every day.”

Open Door Family Medical Center’s mission has remained consistent since 1972: to provide high-quality health care that’s affordable, accessible and efficient.

Today, Open Door cares for more than 1,000 adults and children every day in Westchester, Putnam and Ulster counties – with more than 300,000 patient visits and more than 400 babies delivered annually – regardless of one’s ability to pay. Open Door was recognized as the No. 1 New York State Health Disparity Reducer and a leading Access Enhancer by the Health Resources Service Administration.

PROFESSOR JOINS PACE LAW SCHOOL The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in White Plains has welcomed Joshua Galperin who will join its faculty in the fall as a tenure-track assistant professor of law.

Currently a visiting associate professor of law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Galperin will add his expertise to Haub Law’s renowned environmental law program, which was just ranked No.1 in the nation by “U.S. News & World Report.”

Galperin’s research and scholarship focus on environmental law, administrative law and sustainable business law, including food and agriculture law. “In the past five years, we have already developed a particular specialty in food and agriculture law, with several faculty specializing in this

area and the country’s first-ever law school clinic providing direct transactional legal services exclusively to food and beverage clients,” said Associate Dean of Faculty Development and Operations Emily Gold Waldman.

Previously, Galperin held several positions at Yale University. While there he also oversaw the Haub Law/ Yale School of the Environment dual-degree program and Land Use Collaborative.

Galperin graduated magna cum laude from Vermont Law School, received his Master of Environmental Management degree from the Yale School of the Environment and his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delaware in political science and wildlife conservation.

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NEW ANDRUS PRESIDENT AND CEO The Board of Directors of Andrus, a nonprofit organization in Yonkers that helps secure strong, promising futures for 4,500 children and families each year in the tri-state area, recently announced that Heath I. Bloch has been named its president and CEO. Tito Del Pilar, has been acting CEO for the last 10 months and will continue on as vice president and chief administrative officer when Bloch assumes his roles in early May. Bloch will be leaving his role as the executive vice president and chief operating officer for Community Health Systems at SCO Family Services in New York City. Previously he was at The Shield Institute and the Jewish Board of Family & Children’s Services. He holds a master’s degree in social work from New York University and is certified as a licensed clinician.

“With his experience and positive, energetic leadership, Heath will help strengthen partnerships, expand programming and services and lead Andrus into the future in service to the children and families of Westchester and the surrounding region,” said Susan Guma, board chair.

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Good Things PVH JOINS AMERICARES EMERGENCY RESPONSE PARTNER PROGRAM PVH Corp. in New York City, formerly known as the Phillips-Van Heusen Corp., an American clothing company, which owns and licenses many U.S. apparel brands, has joined Stamford-based Americares Emergency Response Partner Program and committed to support the health-focused relief and development organization’s ongoing preparedness, response and recovery efforts around the world.

The PVH Foundation – the company’s philanthropic fund specifically dedicated to nonprofit donations and volunteer programs – will provide annual funding to Americares emergency relief efforts, allowing it to maintain a constant state of readiness for emergencies and the deployment of emergency response teams to disaster zones.

PVH’s Forward Fashion corporate responsibility strategy recognizes the importance of partnership in the fight against climate change and the impacts that major climate disasters can have on individuals around the world.

“The partnership with Americares builds on PVH’s overall disaster relief efforts

that provide company and associate-driven funding for immediate relief and long-term recovery in communities where our associates live and work,” said Guy Vickers, president, PVH Foundation.

“We are so grateful for PVH’s generosity and commitment to giving back — especially during times of crisis,” said Americares Vice President of Emergency Programs Kate Dischino. “Americares Emergency Response Partners build the foundation from which all our responses are launched and PVH’s support will allow us to prepare for and rapidly respond to future emergencies around the globe.”

Americares has professional relief workers ready to respond to disasters at a moment’s notice and stocks emergency medicine and supplies in its warehouses in the U.S., Europe and India that can be delivered quickly in times of crisis. The organization responds to more than 30 natural disasters and humanitarian crises worldwide each year. Since its founding more than 40 years ago, Americares has provided more than $19 billion in aid to 164 countries, including the United States.

SIGNATURE FINANCIAL APPOINTS EXECUTIVE SALES OFFICERS Signature Financial LLC, the wholly owned specialty finance subsidiary of New Yorkbased Signature Bank recently announced the appointment of seven equipment finance executive sales officers (ESOs) responsible for providing commercial clients financing and leasing solutions to facilitate their acquisition of income-producing equipment.

Among the new appointees is Michael Luke who will work from the bank’s Greenwich office. Previously he was at Sterling National Bank’s Equipment Finance Division in New York City, where he served as managing director for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Region. Earlier, he held specialty finance-related roles at JPMorgan Equip-

ment Finance and Key Equipment Finance.

“Signature Financial continues to identify and attract talent nationwide, which has contributed to our growth to $5-plus billion in assets…,” said Walter Rabin, president and CEO at Signature Financial.

Signature Bank is a New York-based, full-service commercial bank with 37 private client offices throughout the metropolitan New York area, including those in Connecticut as well as California and North Carolina. Through its single-point-of-contact approach, the bank’s private client banking teams primarily serve the needs of privately owned businesses, their owners and senior managers.

ULSTER RAIL TRAIL CITED IN COMPETITION Barton & Loguidice in Albany has earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 54th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) for the Ashokan Rail Trail in Ulster County, New York, which it help design.

The new 11.5-mile shared-use recreational trail bordering the northern edge of the Ashokan Reservoir provides a highly accessible surface of compacted crushed stone, enabling visitors with all levels of physical abilities to enjoy the magnificent views. Other features include two railroad-style bridges, a 525-foot-long timber

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boardwalk spanning a wetland, deep rock cuts, raised promenade sections and educational panels that capture the corridor’s rich history and diverse ecology.

Applying innovative techniques, processes and materials, the Barton & Loguidice team created a year-round recreational amenity that also safeguards an important contributor to New York City’s water supply system. The project offers future generations an impressive example of how modern construction can be successfully integrated into sensitive environments.

Barton & Loguidice is a multidisciplinary consulting firm with offices in five states.

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HOLOCAUST & HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION FEATURED SPEAKERS AT EVENT More than 600 students and teachers from 42 schools in the Westchester County and Fairfield County area attended the annual Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center (HHREC) High School Human Rights Institute virtual event March 18. The event featured intimate talks and testimonials by Holocaust survivor Judith Altmann and former White Supremacist Derek Black. Established through partnerships between the HHREC and area schools the event served as an educational platform to promote further awareness of human rights issues and provide instruction for students on how to empower themselves to take action in their schools and communities. The HHREC Student Institute included workshops led by experienced student facilitators to encourage frank discussions.

The event commenced with a welcome by Julie Scallero, co-director, HHREC; and Executive Director Millie Jasper.

Featured speaker Black is the

Judith Altmann

Derek Black

son of Don Black, the founder of the Stormfront online community and godson of former Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard David Duke. His talk focused on human rights abuses and injustices, and the importance of youthful leadership in confronting prejudice and discrimination.

A one-hour presentation and Q&A

with Altmann who spoke about her story of survival, as she recounted the horrors of the Holocaust from her time at the Auschwitz concentration camp, surviving a “death march” that ended in a concentration camp and her indomitable will to live, as she eventually became a proud citizen of the United States, concluded the event.

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U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT White Plains & Poughkeepsie Local business cases, March 31 – April 6 Alvin Lamb, Newburgh vs. Debal Properties LLC, Newburgh, et al, 21-9010-CGM: Adversary proceeding in Shayla A. Sellars Chapter 7.

Attorney: Frederick C. Kelly.

Jimi Enterprises Inc., Monroe, 21-35253-CGM: Chapter 7, $0 assets, $694,709 liabilities.

Attorney pro se.

U.S. DISTRICT COURT White Plains Local business cases, March 31 – April 6 United States Tennis Association, Harrison vs. Employers Insurance Company of Wausau, et al, 21-cv-2739-KMK: Removal from Westchester Supreme Court, insurance.

Attorney: Jeffrey I. Carton.

Celebration IP LLC, Plano, Texas vs. Varta Microbattery Inc., Rye, 21-cv-2782-VB: Patent infringement.

Attorney: Nicholas N. Loaknauth.

Pallasite Asset Trust, Evanston, Illinois vs. Key Associates and Appraisal Services, Inc., Elmsford, et al, 21-cv-2796-CS: Contract, demand $8.7 million.

Attorney: Michael K. Stanton Jr.

Items appearing in the Fairfield County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various sources, including public records made available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court system. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, no liability is assumed for errors or omissions. In the case of legal action, the records cited are open to public scrutiny and should be inspected before any action is taken.

Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to: Larry Miles c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 701 Westchester Ave, Suite 100 J White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: 694-3600 • Fax: 694-3699

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Bonnie Manister-Lesser vs.

Atria on the Hudson, Ossining, et al, 21-cv-2838-CS: Removal from Westchester Supreme Court, personal injury.

Attorney: Howard A. Chetkof.

61 Grandview Development LLC, Purchase. Seller: Todd L. Flashner, Ridgefield, Connecticut.

Property: 20 Bradford Ave., Rye. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed March 24.

Little Chubby One Inc., Nanuet vs. GlampingGadgets LLC, Brigham City, Utah, 21-cv-2845-PMH: Copyright infringement.

Attorney: Andrew D. Bochner.

88 Orchard LLC, Port Chester.

Seller: John J. MacAulay, Rye. Property: 88 Orchard Ave., Rye. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed March 22.

Steven Munoz, Orange County vs. Access: Supports for Living Inc., Middletown, et al, 21-cv-2859-NSR: Fair Labor Standards Act, Attorney: David A. Tannenbaum.

Donald J. Eichele III, Pike County, Pennsylvania vs. Orange County BMW, Harriman, et al, 21-cv-2870-NSR: Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Attorney: Robert J. Nahoum.

Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 5 funds, Newburgh vs. MJC Mason Contracting Corp., Cortlandt Manor, 21-cv-2941-CS: Civil enforcement of employee benefits.

Attorney: Dana L. Henke.

DEEDS Above $1 million 116th 155 Garth LLC, et al, Tuckahoe. Seller: 155 Garth Road LLC, New York City. Property: 155 Garth Avenue A, Eastchester. Amount: $18.7 million. Filed March 26.

122-124 North Street LLC, Rye. Seller: John Fallon, et al, Rye. Property: 122-124 North St., Rye. Amount: $1 million. Filed March 25.

Ishii Enterprise Company Ltd., New York City. Seller: Jeremie Scheiner, et al, Scarsdale. Property: 18 Bloomingdale Drive, New Rochelle. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed March 26.

Sterling East Building Corp., New Rochelle. Seller: Nina Maguire, et al, Harrison. Property: 127 Rye Ridge Road, Harrison. Amount: $1 million. Filed March 22.

Tarry Lighthouse LLC, White Plains. Seller: Marvin Wildenberg Associates, Lawrence. Property: 163 N. Main St., Rye. Amount: $5.7 million. Filed March 26.

Below $1 million 15 Sunlight Hill Corp., Yonkers.

Seller: Terence G. Anderson, et al, Yonkers. Property: 15 Sunlight Hill, Yonkers. Amount: $410,000. Filed March 26.

264 Riverdale Realty Corp., Yonkers. Seller: 264 Riverdale Holding LLC, Yonkers. Property: 264 Riverdale Ave., Yonkers.

Amount: $300,000. Filed March 22.

312 Anita Lane LLC, Mamaroneck. Seller: Silvana M. Vogel, et al, Cross River. Property: 312 Anita Lane, Rye. Amount: $470,000.

Filed March 23.

176 Oak LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Eric Granville, et al, Jericho. Property: 176 Oak St., Yonkers. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed March 26.

35 W Glen Ave LLC, New Rochelle. Seller: Douglas C. Pearce, Port Chester. Property: 35 W. Glen Ave., Rye. Amount: $440,000. Filed March 24.

1RL LLC, New York City. Seller: AEAT LLC, Mount Kisco. Property: 1 Redcoat Lane, Lewisboro.

Amount: $2.3 million. Filed March 24.

363 Ashford Ave LLC, Dobbs Ferry. Seller: Michael O’Callaghan, et al. Property: 363 Ashford Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $375,423.

Filed March 22.

21 Columbus LLC, Cresskill, New Jersey. Seller: Mark Epstein, Tuckahoe. Property: 21 Columbus Ave., Eastchester. Amount: $1.7 million.

Filed March 22.

429 Halstead Avenue Realty LLC, Harrison. Seller: Eugene J. DeBourno Jr., Mamaroneck. Property: 429 Halstead Ave., Rye. Amount: $600,000. Filed March 23.

219 Jay Street LLC, Brooklyn.

Seller: Vorea Kisco LLC, Brooklyn.

Property: 82-92 S. Moger Ave., Mount Kisco. Amount: $4.5 million.

Filed March 22.

Deal House Capital Fund I LLC, Mamaroneck. Seller: Kenneth Gasecki, Valhalla. Property: 7 Clovebrook Road, Mount Pleasant.

Amount: $372,500. Filed March 26.

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ELC 266 LLC, Eastchester. Seller: Robert Cox, et al, Scarsdale. Property: 266 White Plains Road, 2-D, Eastchester. Amount: $339,000.

Filed March 22.

Gila Development Realty Corp., White Plains. Seller: Cara Oliveros-Faik, Pelham. Property: 612 Timpson St., Pelham. Amount: $520,000. Filed March 24.

GSD Realty Corp., Ossining.

Seller: William Kautsky Jr., Poughquag. Property: 45 Pocantico Road, Ossining. Amount: $335,000. Filed March 22.

JC Washington LLC, New Rochelle. Seller: Livwill Washington LLC, Harrison. Property: 237 Washington Ave., New Rochelle.

Amount: $605,000. Filed March 22.

Living Good Group LLC, Astoria.

Seller: Onorina Margarita Aguirre, Port Chester. Property: 51 Poningo St., Rye. Amount: $400,000. Filed March 22.

Luna Estates LLC, Katonah.

Seller: Anthony Tallarini, et al, The Villages, Florida. Property: 133 Rhodes St., New Rochelle. Amount: $280,000. Filed March 22.

Putus LLC, Bronx. Seller: Lisa Ann Graziadei, et al, et al, Carmel.

Property: 161 Finmore Drive, Greenburgh. Amount: $610,000.

Filed March 26.

Retained Realty Inc., New York City. Seller: Joan C. Salwen, Scarsdale. Property: 340 Sixth Avenue South, Mount Vernon. Amount: $494,250. Filed March 24.

Search For Change Inc., Valhalla. Seller: Jason Melik-Melikian, Buchanan. Property: 2408 Villa at the Woods, Peekskill. Amount: $140,000. Filed March 26.

Tisbury LLC, et al, Ossining.

Seller: Andrew Goldman, et al, Ossining. Property: 1 Aspen Court, Ossining. Amount: $51,562. Filed March 22.

User of Tools LLC, Briarcliff Manor. Seller: NSRR Realty LLC, Maspeth. Property: 532 N. State Road, Ossining. Amount: $510,000.

Filed March 23.

West Shore Enterprises LLC, Putnam Valley. Seller: Jesse Stackhouse, et al, Cortlandt Manor.

Property: 6 Wilcox Lane, Cortlandt. Amount: $150,000. Filed March 25.

Whittier Hills Holdings LLC, North Salem. Seller: Steven Swanson, et al, North Salem. Property: 24 Whittier Hills Drive, North Salem. Amount: $185,000. Filed March 24.

JUDGMENTS Blizzard Busters Snow Plow Inc., New Rochelle. $1,322 in favor of Robert H. Finke and Sons Inc., Selkirk. Filed March 25.

Dawkins Development Group Inc., Harrison. $7,667 in favor of New Castle Building Products Corp., Hicksville. Filed March 24.

LIS PENDENS The following filings indicated a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed.

Chacha, Jose, et al. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $414,000 affecting property located at 123 Gibson Ave., White Plains 10607.

Filed March 25.

Goulbourne, Sharon, et al. Filed

by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $241,000 affecting property located at 293 W. First St., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed March 26.

Hejazi, Luai A., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $650,000 affecting property located at 2925 Farm Walk Road, Yorktown Heights 10598. Filed March 26.

Kemraj, Susan, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $730,000 affecting property located at 1028 Grant Ave., Pelham 10803. Filed March 25.

Kindle, Arthur, individually and as surviving spouse of Shirley Kindle, et al. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $356,000 affecting property located at 445 Franklin Ave., Mount Vernon 10553. Filed March 24.

Mboup, Dial, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $360,000 affecting property located at 117 S. Fourth Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed March 26.

Public administrator of Westchester County for the estate of Dante Barrera Sr., et al. Filed

by Carisbrook Asset Holding Trust. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $207,000 affecting property located at 100 N. Lawn Ave., Elmsford 10523. Filed March 22.

Quijada, Saul, et al. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 114 Sickles Ave., New Rochelle 10801. Filed March 26.

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

PARTNERSHIPS

By Jiin, 82 Brambach Road, Scarsdale 10583, c/o In Sook Kim and Olivia Kang. Filed Sept. 21.

Pots by Matt and Laura, 60 Hillcrest Ave., Larchmont 10538, c/o Matthew R. Eckes and Laura C. Eckes. Filed Sept. 21.

ShadNor Travel and Tour, 66 Main St., Unit 814, Yonkers 10701, c/o Shadrack A. Amihere, Anna Agyeiwaa, and Esther Obenewaa.

Filed Sept. 18.

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS Caribbean Soul Food Delight, 29 Elm Ave., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Taneeka Megrath. Filed Sept.

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CJH Rental Properties, 1585 Central Park Ave., Yonkers 10710, c/o Claude L Harney. Filed Sept. 21.

Cute Fairy Tails, 100 Tanglewylde Ave., Bronxville 10708, c/o Lauren L. Strock. Filed Sept. 18.

Darling and Dapper Diaper Cakes, 104 N. Lawn Ave., Elmsford 10523, c/o RaLynn Lighty. Filed Sept. 16.

Enoch Brady and Associates, 130 N. Main St., Port Chester 10573, c/o Enoch C. Brady. Filed Sept. 18.

Forever Da and Sons, 88 Plain Ave., New Rochelle 10801, c/o Daniel Sanchez. Filed Sept. 18.

Garaab Store, 80 Riverdale Ave., Suite 16B, Yonkers 10701, c/o Thiane Samb. Filed Sept. 17.

Facts & Figures Godfrey Commercial Cleaning, 161 Benefield Blvd., Peekskill 10566, c/o Joseph L. Godfrey IV. Filed Sept. 16.

Jofrey Villavicencio, 64 Maple Place, Yonkers 10704, c/o Jofrey Villavicencio. filed Sept. 18.

MissCat Eyelash, 110 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 1, White Plains 10601, c/o Jingfu Zhou. Filed Sept.

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Plummer Management Services, 1 Topland Road, White Plains 10605, c/o Nathan H. Plummer. Filed Sept. 18.

Prospfinder Store, 243 Center Ave., Apt. 1, Mamaroneck 10543, c/o Sindy Contreras. Filed Sept. 17.

Reiki Arts, 4 James Way, Rye Brook 10573, c/o Mary Alison Fletcher-Silva. Filed Sept. 16.

TeSean Maurice Fleming 1, 24 University Place, Apt. 2A, Port Chester 10573, c/o TeSean Maurice Fleming. Filed Sept. 17.

The Kraft Dealer, 119 Pondfield Road, Suite 176, Bronxville 10708, c/o Kalila McFadden. Filed Sept. 18.

Thyme and Honey, 80 E. Hartsdale Ave., Apt. 406, Hartsdale 10530, c/o Christina Mariani. Filed Sept. 21.

Troy Painting and Drywall Contractor, 21 Wolffe St., No. 3A, Yonkers 10705, c/o Troy D. Beeson.

Filed Sept. 21.

PATENTS Apparatus and method for bill payment card enrollment.

Patent no. 10,970,777 issued to Theresa Altman, et al. Assigned to Mastercard International, Purchase.

Cognitively coaching a subject of a photograph. Patent no.

10,972,656 issued to Adam Clark, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

Cognitive intervention for voice recognition failure. Patent no. 10,971,147 issued to Robert Grant, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

Compositions comprising IL6R antibodies for the treatment of uveitis and macular edema and methods of using same. Patent no. 10,968,278 issued to Preethi Sridhara Sundaram, et al. Assigned to Regeneron, Tarrytown.

Determining hardware requirements for a wireless network event using crowdsourcing. Patent no. 10,972,865 issued to Kelley Anders, et al.

Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

Benchmark Contracting Inc., Yonkers. Amount: $94,000.

Deterministic verification of digital identity documents.

Patent no. 10,972,267 issued to William Abt Jr., et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

ECM Centers Inc. d.b.a. ECM, Mount Vernon. Amount: $50,000.

End user protection against ATM keypad overlay. Patent no. 10,970,976 issued to Tara Astigarraga, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

Jampaganza Properties Inc., Yonkers. Amount: $20,500.

Filling in an entity within a video. Patent no. 10,970,906 issued to Donna Byron, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

Hyper-dimensional computing device. Patent no. 10,971,226 issued to Manuel Le Gallo-Bourdeau, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

Interactive loyalty reward system and method. Patent no. 10,970,734 issued to Rajesh Chopra, et al. Assigned to Mastercard International, Purchase.

Logical zones for IoT devices.

Patent no. 10,972,474 issued to Jeffrey Achtermann, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

Presenting an electronic message. Patent no. 10,972,422 issued to Jonathan Brunn, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

Protecting in-flight transaction requests. Patent no. 10,972,537 issued to Jose Garza, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

Tracking system, method and medium for enhancing the use of select transit. Patent no.

10,971,010 issued to Matias Sevi, et al. Assigned to Mastercard International, Purchase.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD JUDGMENTS Failure to carry insurance or for work-related injuries and illnesses, April 1 to April 7, 2021 53rd Street Partners LLC, Rye Brook. Amount: $22,000.

Asar Roofing Restoration d.b.a Asar Roofing, White Plains.

Amount: $22,000.

Comet Contracting Group Inc., Yonkers. Amount: $29,500.

Gonzalez Landscaping & Design LLC, Rye Brook. Amount: $3,500.

JSNR Pharmacy LLC, Yonkers.

Amount: $2,000.

Michelle Goldberg, New Rochelle. Amount: $29,000.

NY Tri-State Branding Tools Inc., Bronxville. Amount: $13,500.

Panaderia Y Café La Chapincita Inc., Mamaroneck. Amount: $11,000.

Ronal’s Flooring Corp., Ossining.

Amount: $2,000.

Sollys Auto Center Inc., Mount Vernon. Amount: $41,000.

Steam House Restaurant Lounge Inc., Mount Vernon and Bronxville. Amount: $23,750.

Surgical Auto Repair Inc., Mount Vernon. Amount: $13,000.

Taiz Mini Market Corp., Mount Vernon. Amount: $3,000.

The Partners Gym LLC, Thornwood. Amount: $3,750.

Transformations Design & Remodeling LLC, Bedford. Amount: $25,500.

Tsephi Marie Creations Inc., Yonkers. Amount: $30,500.

Valentine’s Gourmet Deli Corp., Yonkers. Amount: $30,000.

Zone Strength and Fitness LLC, White Plains. Amount: $2,500.

HUDSON VALLEY

BUILDING LOANS Above $1 million Below $1 million 3 Allan LLC, Tallman, as owner.

Lender: LendingHome Funding Corp., San Francisco, California. Property: 466 Clove Road, Blooming Grove 10950. Amount: $262,500. Filed March 15.

171 Liberty Street LLC, et al, Newburgh, as owner. Lender: Rock East Funding LLC, Plainview. Property: 171 and 173 Liberty St., Newburgh 12550. Amount: $112,850. Filed March 26.

GSPP Baxter 1 LLC, Stamford, Connecticut, as owner. Lender: Celtic Bank Corp., Salt Lake City, Ut. Property: 505 and 576 Jackson Ave., New Windsor. Amount: $7.9 million. Filed March 26.

Robinson, Michael, as owner. Lender: M&T Bank. Property: 26 Prince St., Middletown 10940. Amount: $170,454. Filed March 15.

Dreams 2 Realty LLC, Jamaica, as owner. Lender: Lima One Capital LLC, Greenville, South Carolina.

Property: 83 Larter Ave., Newburgh 12550. Amount: $42,003.

Filed March 31.

Maxwell, Paul, et al, West Point, as owner. Lender: Homestead Funding Corp., Albany. Property: in Cornwall-on-Hudson. Amount: $276,584. Filed March 17.

Crespo, Rafael Alberto, Elmsford, as owner. Lender: Walden Savings Bank, Montgomery. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $340,000.

Filed April 2.

Deal House Capital Fund I LLC, Mamaroneck, as owner. Lender: LendingHome Funding Corp., San Francisco, California. Property: 41 N. Montgomery St., Walden 12586.

Amount: $118,200. Filed March 17.

Stalnaker, William J., et al, Tuxedo, as owner. Lender: Orange Bank and Trust Co., Middletown. Property: in Tuxedo. Amount: $390,000.

Filed April 6.

Silver, Mary H., Atlanta, Georgia., as owner. Lender: Tammac Holdings Corp., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Property: 60 Guymard Turnpike, Cuddebackville 12729. Amount: $183,944. Filed March 18.

Sandman Equities LLC, New Rochelle, as owner. Lender: Loan Funder LLC Series 18093, New York City. Property: 45 Walker St., Otisville 10963. Amount: $19,500.

Filed March 18.

53 William St LLC, Monroe, as owner. Lender: RCN Capital LLC, South Windsor, Connecticut. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $20,000.

Filed March 19.

Willis, Harry G., Otisville, as owner.

Lender: Farm Credit East ACA, Middletown. Property: in Mount Hope. Amount: $200,000. Filed March 22.

103 Tower Drive Associates LLC, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, as owner. Lender: Columbia Bank, Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Property: in Wallkill. Amount: $6.7 million.

Filed March 23.

Vlachos, Joseph S., New Windsor, as owner. Lender: Walden Savings Bank, Montgomery. Property: in Blooming Grove. Amount: $125,900. Filed March 26.

Brach Realty Corp., Florida, as owner. Lender: Ulster Savings Bank, Kingston. Property: in Warwick. Amount: $2.1 million.

Filed April 6.

Jazz on Pine LLC, Monroe, as owner. Lender: ABL Two LLC, Jersey City, New Jersey. Property: 12 Pinehill Road, Tuxedo Park.

Amount: $468,000. Filed April 7.

DEEDS Above $1 million Forest Edge Lot 9 LLC, Monroe.

Seller: Forest Estates 28 LLC, Suffern. Property: in Kiryas Joel.

Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 15.

Below $1 million 125 Wickham LLC, Spring Valley.

Seller: Micro Worldwide LLC, Middletown. Property: 125 Wickham Ave., Middletown. Amount: $600,000. Filed March 15.

251 High Street LLC, Monroe.

Seller: Steven Winston, et al, Monroe. Property: 251 High St., Monroe 10950. Amount: $710,000. Filed March 16.

3 Allan LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: Owen C. Luck, et al, Blooming Grove. Property: 466 Clove Road, Blooming Grove. Amount: $300,000. Filed March 15.

3 Tzfas LLC, Monroe. Seller: Meshilem Kraus, Brooklyn. Property: 6 Ainsley Court, Woodbury.

Amount: $530,000. Filed March 16.

435 Bellvale LLC, Monroe. Seller: Surah Steinmetz, Monroe. Property: 1 Liska Way, Unit 304, Palm Tree-Kiryas Joel. Amount: $50,000.

Filed March 16.

Cerone Enterprises Inc., Walden. Seller: Stanley Kardel, Salisbury Mills. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $60,000. Filed March 16.

Emunah Estate LLC, Monroe.

Seller: Surah Steinmetz, Monroe.

Property: 14 Hamburg Way, Unit 303, Palm Tree-Kiryas Joel.

Amount: $50,000. Filed March 16.

Emunah Estate LLC, Monroe.

Seller: Surah Steinmetz, Monroe.

Property: 27 Sweezy Place, Monroe. Amount: $50,000. Filed March 16.

Franconia Real Estate Services Inc., Woodbridge, Virginia. Seller: Daniel P. Conlon, et al, Monroe.

Property: 20 Moulton Circle, Monroe. Amount: $410,000. Filed March 16.

Medic Dental Instruments Corp., Mount Vernon. Seller: 276 Dupont Avenue LLC, Monroe.

Property: 276 and 276 Rear Dupont Ave., Newburgh 12550. Amount: $525,000. Filed March 15.

Newburgh SHG 42 LLC, Great Neck, as owner. Lender: Irline Belizaire Antoine, et al, Airmont.

Property: 90 Lander St., Newburgh.

Amount: $135,000. Filed March 15.

Profit Pro LLC, Monroe. Seller: Andre Reichmann, et al, Monsey.

Property: 141 Cromwell Hill Road, Monroe. Amount: $288,000. Filed March 16.

Sandman Equities LLC, Mamaroneck. Seller: Aukse Lazier, Otisville. Property: 45 Walker St., Mount Hope. Amount: $120,000.

Filed March 15.

Ziqing Management Corp., Hicksville. Seller: Barbara Fisher, Middletown. Property: 85 Kinne Lane, Wawayanda. Amount: $340,000. Filed March 16.

255 Homestead Village 105 LLC, New York City. Seller: James J. O’Brien, Warwick. Property: 255 Homestead Village Drive, Warwick.

Amount: $245,000. Filed March 16.

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BUILDING PERMITS Residential RYS Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Roman Stotskyy. Convert existing attached garage into an office space at 32 Knollwood Ave., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed Feb. 16.

Shay Construction LLC, Southbury, Utah, contractor for St. Albert Fleurancy. Install a sister sagging joist under bathroom floor at 6 Revere Drive, Unit 20a-1, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,500.

Filed Feb. 2.

Sound Renovation LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Brian J. Rosenblum. Build a new roof on detached garage and new flat roof on three seasons room in rear of house and remove existing roofing at 89 Woodmere Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $4,500. Filed Feb. 17.

SunPower Corp. Systems, Richmond, California, contractor for Alok Hooja. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 28 Yale Court, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,900.

Filed Feb. 1.

Sunpower Corp. Systems, Richmond, California, contractor for Uday Joshi. Install roof-mounted solar 18 modules, 7.38 kW without structural upgrades at 191 Prudence Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,400. Filed Feb. 10.

Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for Danielle Benn.

Install 12 roof-mounted solar panels at 55 Arlington Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,474.

Filed Feb. 26.

Titan Enterprises Inc., Ansonia, contractor for Jaisundar N. Siva.

Remove wall and install new beam between kitchen and dining room and install new bay window in dining room at 42 Caprice Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,650.

Filed Feb. 17.

Items appearing in the Fairfield County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various sources, including public records made available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court system. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, no liability is assumed for errors or omissions. In the case of legal action, the records cited are open to public scrutiny and should be inspected before any action is taken.

Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to: Larry Miles c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 701 Westchester Ave, Suite 100 J White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: 694-3600 • Fax: 694-3699

Facts & Figures Vinylume Inc., Stamford, contractor for Allen Meryl Revocable Trust. Remove existing roof and install new asphalt shingles with all applicable accessories at 28 Brodwood Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $23,750. Filed Feb. 4.

Vivint Inc., Provo, Utah, contractor for Thomas M. Lacovacci.

Install 34 roof-mounted solar panels at 28 Sutton Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $13,872. Filed Feb. 16.

Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Lehi, Utah, contractor for Diane Mannarino. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 36 Donata Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,090.

Filed Feb. 12.

Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Lehi, Utah, contractor for Ralph Barran. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 49 Field St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed Feb. 24.

Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Lehi, Utah, contractor for Katherine Taylor. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 260 Stamford Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $11,016.

Filed Feb. 23.

Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Lehi, Utah, contractor for Kathryn Patricia Hepp. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 130 Toms Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,896.

Filed Feb. 1.

Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Lehi, Utah, contractor for Hector Ceron Sagastume. Install 14 roof-mounted solar panels at 29 Clorinda Court, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,712. Filed Feb. 19.

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Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Lehi, Utah, contractor for Natalia Sepulveda. Install 22 roof-mounted solar panels at 34 Ranson St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,976.

Filed Feb. 5.

Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Lehi, Utah, contractor for Enrico Aloi. Install 24 roof-mounted solar panels at 77 Palmer Ave., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $9,792. Filed Feb. 10.

Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Lehi, Utah, contractor for Michelle B Capuano. Install 12 roof-mounted solar panels at 136 Cry St.al Lake Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,896. Filed Feb. 19.

Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Lehi, Utah, contractor for Linda J Campbell. Install 23 roof-mounted solar panels at 156 Joffre Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,384.

Filed Feb. 18.

Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Lehi, Utah, contractor for Raul L Villanueva. Install 10 roof-mounted solar panels at 65 Lenox Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,080.

Filed Feb. 9.

Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Lehi, Utah, contractor for Jeremy C. Deluca et al. Install nine roof-mounted solar panels at 52 Arthur Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,672. Filed Feb. 18.

Vlahakis, Dennis, Stamford, contractor for Christopher Watkins.

Construct a new two-story addition at 1763 Shippan Ave., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Lehi, Utah, contractor for Meagan S. Fahey. Install 34 roof-mounted solar panels at 36 Glen Terrace, Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,808. Filed Feb. 10.

Westchester Modular Homes of Fairfield County Connecticut LLC, Bethel, contractor for David H. Shulman, et al. Construct a new modular single-family home at 344 Taconic Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $800,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Lehi, Utah, contractor for Yamilet Roman. Install 12 roof-mounted solar panels at 50 Dartley St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,896.

Filed Feb. 12.

COURT CASES

Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Lehi, Utah, contractor for Joseph Zinicola. Install 57 roof-mounted solar panels at 42 Tremont Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,752.

Filed Feb. 9.

Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Lehi, Utah, contractor for Milo Blanco. Install 16 roof-mounted solar panels at 121 Midland Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,528.

Filed Feb. 5.

Bridgeport Superior Court Boice, George W., et al, Enfield.

Filed by Denise H Lauture, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller Rosnick D’amico August & Butler P, 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-21-6103655-S. Filed Feb. 4.

D’Amico, Rosanna, et al, Derby.

Filed by John Mucherino, Monroe.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Matthew Scott Hirsch, Trumbull. 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-21-6103622-S. Filed Feb. 3.

Graceffo Jr., Anthony, Fairfield, New Jersey. Filed by Maribel Dejesus-Perez, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cohen & Wolf 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. FBT-CV-21-6103618-S. Filed Feb. 3.

Haze, Kathleen M., et al, Fairfield. Filed by Joyce E Woolen, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller Rosnick D’amico August & Butler P, 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-21-6103650-S. Filed Feb. 4.

Smith, Abigail, et al, Weston.

Filed by Lisbeth Taveras-Torres, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lee A Samowitz, Fairfield. 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-21-6103600-S. Filed Feb. 2.

Danbury Superior Court Dakota Partners Inc., Waltham, Massachusetts. Filed by Ferrandino Enterprises LLC, Ridgefield.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Mark Allen Smith, Mount Kisco, New York.

Action: The plaintiff performed lawn maintenance services on a property and defendant agreed to pay for such services. However, defendant has neglected to pay the plaintiff and as a result the plaintiff suffered 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-21-6038330-S. Filed Jan. 25.

Ripley, Dan, Bethel. Filed by LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Plaintiff’s attorney: Schreiber Law LLC, Salem, New Hampshire.

Action: The plaintiff is a banking association. The defendant used a credit account issued by plaintiff and agreed to make payments for goods and services. The defendant failed to make payments. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. DBDCV-21-6038576-S. Filed Feb. 24.

Bryan, Charles David, et al, Trumbull. Filed by Soo Rasmussen, Easton. Plaintiff’s attorney: Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, 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-21-6050601-S. Filed Feb. 26.

Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois, Hartford. Filed

by Gayle A Guyton, Danbury.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Alan Barry and Associates, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by another driver and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. This driver did not have sufficient automobile insurance to fairly compensate the plaintiff and this triggered the instant claim for underinsured motorist coverage benefits against the defendant. The defendant was notified and has 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 the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBDCV-21-6038466-S. Filed Feb. 10.

Frissora, Kenneth, et al, West Haven, Filed by Brian McMahon, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Carter Mario Law Firm, North Haven.

Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate.

Case no. FST-CV-21-6050370-S. Filed Feb. 10.

Saldana, Natalie R., Hartford.

Filed by Marlene Ness, Bethel.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Howard I Gemeiner, New Haven. 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-21-6038457-S. Filed Feb. 9.

WCT New Fairfield Inc., et al, New Fairfield. Filed by Benjamin Presti PPA Anthony Presti, New Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff is the parent of the plaintiff minor who attended the defendant’s martial class. The defendant directed the plaintiff without a helmet to participate in a demonstration with him. The defendant kicked the plaintiff with a martial arts kick. As a result, the plaintiff flew backwards and landed on his head and suffered injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relie the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBDCV-21-6038192-S. Filed Jan. 13.

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Ives, Nina, d.b.a. Nina Ives Interiors, Wilton. Filed by Charles Otto, New Canaan. Plaintiff’s attorney: Stephen James Curley, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff met with the defendant several times to go over a decoration to be performed by the defendant on their property. The plaintiff made a deposit to the defendant and after several meetings the plaintiff did not move forward with the defendant suggestions. At no time did the defendant supply furnishings for the project. Plaintiff demanded the return of the deposit, however the defendant has retained the deposit. 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-21-6050208-S. Filed Jan. 29.

Rodriguez, Ruben, et al, Stamford. Filed by Louis Phayo, Shelton.

Plaintiff’s attorney: The Pickel Law Firm LLC, 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-21-6050556-S. Filed Feb. 24.

DEEDS Commercial 1 Christiano Street LLC, Cos Cob. Seller: Fiore J. Capparelle Jr., Cos Cob. Property: 1 Christiano St., Cos Cob. Amount: N/A. Filed March 5.

139 Fairfield Ave LLC, Norwalk.

Seller: Joanne DiPreta, Norwalk.

Property: 139 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. Amount: $225,000. Filed Feb. 16.

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Facts & Figures 97 Washington Street Investments LLC, Westport.

Seller: Dulce H. Tadeu and Paula M. Tadeu, Southport. Property: 267 W. Cedar St., Unit 2D, Norwalk.

Amount: $275,000. Filed Feb. 23.

Boyd, Robin, Cos Cob. Seller: Techno Development LLC, Stamford. Property: 9 Ravenglass Drive, Unit 10, Stamford. Amount: $1,200,000. Filed Feb. 16.

Breglia, Richard, Riverside. Seller: The Turn of River Presbyterian Church Inc., Stamford. Property: 87 Square Acres Drive, Stamford.

Amount: $380,000. Filed Feb. 17.

Bridge Street 27 LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Marks 01 LLC, Woodmere, New York. Property: 27 Bridge St., Greenwich. Amount: $1,900,000. Filed Feb. 25.

Cedar Homes LLC, Fairfield.

Seller: 67 Mona Terrace LLC, Greenwich. Property: 71 Mona Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $408,000.

Filed Feb. 19.

Diaz-Gonzalez, Cuauhtémoc and Patricia Alcantara Mendoza, Ardsley, New York. Seller: 604 Newfield Avenue LLP, Stamford.

Property: 604 Newfield Ave., Unit C, Stamford. Amount: $702,000.

Filed Feb. 18.

Fairway LLC, Greenwich. Seller: CLT Fairway LLC, Fairfield. Property: 9 Fairway Lane, Greenwich.

Amount: $4,625,000. Filed March 3.

Gaffney, Sarah and George Christie, Fairfield. Seller: Beachside Estates LLC, Fairfield.

Property: 25 Beaumont St., Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 24.

Ge, Jing and Shirley Lee Chang, Greenwich. Seller: 105 Parsonage Road LLC, Greenwich. Property: 105 Parsonage Road, Greenwich.

Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 26.

Gordon, Gary R. and Giorgia Severino, Stamford. Seller: Redd LLC, Stamford. Property: 23 Windover Lane North, Stamford.

Amount: $1,299,000. Filed Feb. 16.

Grieco, John and Melissa Grieco, Rye, New York. Seller: Overflow LLC, Greenwich. Property: 18 Connecticut Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 26.

Jaworoski, Brittany, Stamford.

Seller: Woodridge Rentals LLC, Fairfield. Property: 57 Woodridge Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $450,000.

Filed Feb. 19.

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Klugman, Debra E. and Ira Weisberg, Scarsdale, New York. Seller: 5 Chapel Lane LLC, Riverside. Property: 5 Chapel Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $2,800,000.

Filed March 9.

Krasniewicz, Thomas, Stamford.

Seller: 24 Dee Lane LLC, Stamford.

Property: 24 Dee Lane, Stamford.

Amount: $445,000. Filed Feb. 19.

Residential Aurelien, Jessica, Stamford.

Seller: Daniel D. Weekes, Stamford.

Property: 85 Highland Road, Unit 85, Stamford. Amount: $432,000.

Filed Feb. 17.

Montanari, Gian Marco, Stamford. Seller: David Montanari Holdings LLC, Stamford. Property: 138 Woodside Green, Unit 4, Stamford.

Amount: $140,000. Filed Feb. 19.

Bellisimo, Kathleen J., Old Greenwich. Seller: Yang Dong Lee and Yum Kyoung Choi, Old Greenwich. Property: 33 Ballwood Road, Old Greenwich. Amount: $10.

Filed March 2.

Oneida 2F LLC, Greenwich. Seller: 27 Bayside Terrace LLC, Greenwich. Property: 27 Bayside Terrace, Parcel A, Riverside. Amount: $3,050,000. Filed March 2.

Blois, Patrick, Cos Cob. Seller: Kristen Legio, Cos Cob. Property: 561 River Road, Cos Cob. Amount: $160,000. Filed March 8.

Oxtails LLC, Norwalk. Seller: FRMIK LLC, Norwalk. Property: 14 Shorehaven Road, Norwalk.

Amount: $4,300,000. Filed Feb. 24.

Palmer 340, LLC, Greenwich.

Seller: Beacon 27 LLC, Greenwich.

Property: 340 Palmer Hill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1,575,000.

Filed March 4.

Parmet, Rhoda, Melville, New York. Seller: 20 Church Street Unit A10 LLC, Greenwich. Property: 20 Church St., Unit A10, Greenwich.

Amount: $1,450,000. Filed March 1.

Petrillo, Luis and Karolina Maka-Petrillo, Norwalk. Seller: Treadwell Holdings Inc., Juneau, Alaska. Property: 123 Old Belden Hill Road, Unit 16, Norwalk.

Amount: $355,000. Filed Feb. 23.

Tarantino, Anthony M., Greenwich. Seller: Diplomat Property Manager LLC, Atlanta, Georgia.

Property: 1 Putnam Hill Road, Unit 4-F, Greenwich. Amount: $280,000. Filed Feb. 25.

Toretta, Cara Lynne, Greenwich.

Seller: Baugier & CO., Inc, Greenwich. Property: 13 Davenport Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1,800,000.

Filed March 8.

Two Crown Lane LLC, Jacksonville, Delaware. Seller: Daniel C. Chuang and Paushou Chuang, Lexington, Massachusetts. Property: 2 Crown Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1,700,000. Filed Feb. 25.

Two Oneida Drive LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Oneida 2F LLC, Riverside. Property: 2 Oneida Drive, Unit F. Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed March 2.

WTW LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Robert D. Gray and Carol C. Gray, Hobe Sound, Florida. Property: 619 Steamboat Road, Greenwich.

Amount: $0. Filed March 2.

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Blumenkopf, Laine and Stephen Puschel, New York, New York. Seller: Brian R. Leidich and Michelle M. Leidich, Cos Cob. Property: 35 Mianus View Terrace, Cos Cob. Amount: $1,295,000.

Filed March 9.

Boodaghians, Ohan, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Barbara Sabato Assiff and Ryan Parrino, Stamford.

Property: 150 Columbus Place, Unit B., Stamford. Amount: $360,000.

Filed Feb. 19.

Brooks, Megan Taylor and Lindsey Renee Brooks, Norwalk.

Seller: Peter J. Webb, Darien.

Property: 100 Richards Ave., Unit 313, Norwalk. Amount: $385,000.

Filed Feb. 25.

Brosnan, Patrick and Brandon Relihan, Greenwich. Seller: Joseph J. Havranck and Barbara R. Havranck, Greenwich. Property: 18 Circle Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $2,000,000. Filed Feb. 26.

Butler, Christopher and Suzanna Butler, Old Greenwich. Seller: Anne E. Whitman, Old Greenwich.

Property: 20 Shore Road, Old Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 26.

Cesaire, Agreena and Dieulifaite Jeudi, Norwalk. Seller: Agreena Cesare, Norwalk. Property: 6 Crown Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $10.

Filed Feb. 26.

Cohen, Julie E. and Gabriel I. Wilson, New York, New York. Seller: Peter J. Jarecke and Penelope M. Jarecke, Fairfield. Property: 90 Webb Road, Fairfield. Amount: $675,000. Filed Feb. 19.

Cohen, Robin D., Old Greenwich.

Seller: Carl Stahl and Catherine Stahl, Riverside. Property: 1465 E. Putnam Ave., Unit 409, Old Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed March 9.

Cooper, David and Charis San Antonio Cooper, Fairfield. Seller: Gianfranco Capasso and Diane E. Capasso, Fairfield. Property: 324 Mine Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $3,950,000. Filed Feb. 23.

Landis, Elizabeth Graham, Norwalk. Seller: Diana R. Zlock and Scott A. Scappatura, Norwalk.

Property: 102 Rowayton Woods, Unit 48, Norwalk. Amount: $225,000. Filed Feb. 23.

Cryer, Michelle, Greenwich.

Seller: Carroll Michelle Cryer, Greenwich. Property: 15 Shore Acre Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1.

Filed March 9.

Langley, Benjamin, Cos Cob. Seller: Cheryl Farley, Cos Cob. Property: 9 River Road, Unit 420, Cos Cob. Amount: $462,500. Filed Feb. 26.

DiMaggio, Alexandra M., Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Matthew Alpert, Monroe. Property: 56 Palmer St., Stamford. Amount: $525,000.

Filed Feb. 19.

Lwain, William MCI, Bronx, New York. Seller: David W. Mitchell, Norwalk. Property: 136 Newtown Ave., Unit 2B, Norwalk. Amount: $365,000. Filed Feb. 23.

Dodoo, Geraldine Daphne, New York, New York. Seller: Denys Stetsenko and Ronni Lyn Orefice, Greenwich. Property: Unit 824, Hawthorne Condominium, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed March 2.

Mahoney, David and Margaret Taggart Mahoney, Stamford.

Seller: Radislav V. Tadiashvili, Darien. Property: 248 Glenbrook Road, Unit 37A, Stamford. Amount: $237,100. Filed Feb. 17.

Roman, Antonio J. and Clara I. Roman, Stamford. Seller: Heidi Lewis Coleman, Stamford. Property: 193 Dolphin Cove Quay, Stamford. Amount: $0. Filed Feb. 19.

Durette, Bridget, Fairfield.

Seller: Omar Saleh and Laila Khan, Fairfield. Property: 245 Sunnyridge Ave., Unit 37, Fairfield. Amount: $282,500. Filed Feb. 25.

Mendoza, Kristine Marie, Stamford. Seller: Betty Portanova, Stamford. Property: 31 Stuart Ave., Unit 17, Norwalk. Amount: $180,000. Filed Feb. 26.

Samahre-Martina, Aidibe, Norwalk. Seller: Grazyna Choinska, Norwalk. Property: 21 Spring Hill Ave., Unit A, Norwalk. Amount: $315,000. Filed Feb. 22.

Fraiha, Alex and Colleen Owen, New York, New York. Seller: Sheila L. Teed, Norwalk. Property: 303 Flax Hill Road, Norwalk. Amount: $450,000. Filed Feb. 24.

Meyers, Craig, Greenwich. Seller: Gerald A. Pogue, Fisher Island, Florida. Property: 7 Lakewood Circle South, Greenwich. Amount: $3,200,000. Filed March 2.

Sangtani, Nikhil, Fairfield. Seller: John T. Erickson and Heather N. Erickson, Fairfield. Property: 1710 Startfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $440,000. Filed Feb. 23.

George, James W., Norwalk.

Seller: James W. George, Norwalk.

Property: 129 Musket Ridge Road, Norwalk. Amount: N/A. Filed Feb. 26.

Miner, Claire R., Fairfield. Seller: KeyBank National Association, Fairfield. Property: 139 Brett Road, Fairfield. Amount: $860,000. Filed Feb. 26.

Schwartz, Barry and Joy Schwartz, Stamford. Seller: Deirdre Hickey, Greenwich. Property: 275 Round Hill Road, Greenwich.

Amount: $1. Filed March 9.

Giannattasio, Geraldine, Norwalk. Seller: Ricardo R. Soria and Bonnie J. Soria, Stamford. Property: Unit 265 Clocktower Close Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $255,000. Filed Feb. 23.

Novek, Keith Evan and Bonnie G. Novek, Greenwich. Seller: Keith E. Novek and Bonnie G. Novek, Greenwich. Property: 121 Clapboard Ridge Road, Greenwich.

Amount: $1. Filed March 1.

Scully, Edward Benjamin and Vanessa Eng, Riverside. Seller: David E. Patten and Jaime Patten, Greenwich. Property: 23 Griffith Road, Riverside. Amount: $10. Filed March 9.

Grevemberg, Kevin and Alisa Mead, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Mark A. Torres and Collene F. Torres, Norwalk. Property: 44 Alvin Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $539,000.

Filed Feb. 24.

Porter, Janet, Fairfield. Seller: Kevin Boeckle, Fairfield. Property: 583 Jennings Road, Fairfield.

Amount: $430,000. Filed Feb. 26.

Shalette, Nicole and Gregory Shalette, Greenwich. Seller: Robert Giannetti, Greenwich.

Property: 20 Chieftans Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2,450,000.

Filed March 4.

Islam, MD Ariful, Bronx, New York. Seller: Mary Margarone, Stamford. Property: 152 Maple Ave., Stamford. Amount: $548,000.

Filed Feb. 19.

Jarvis, Devon Michael and Genevieve Steele Jarvis, Riverside.

Seller: Mark Dedvukaj and Tiana Dedvukaj, Greenwich. Property: 37 Rainbow Drive, Riverside. Amount: $10. Filed March 1.

Katsaros, Rodianna and Devon Pope, Greenwich. Seller: Heather Cotter and Kane Geyer, Greenwich.

Property: 317 Riversville Road, Greenwich. Amount: $980,000.

Filed March 8.

Qiu, Xueping and Yingling Yue, Stamford. Seller: Herbert L. Williams, Stamford. Property: 67 Revonah Circle, Stamford.

Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 19.

Quinlan, John M. and Judith Schuyler Hamilton Quinlan, Greenwich. Seller: Christopher John Retzler and Karen Retzler, Greenwich. Property: 39 Mohawk Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 26.

Rajeski, Tyler M., Stamford.

Seller: John S. Kauffman, Wilton.

Property: 98 Southfield Ave., Unit 602, Stamford. Amount: $668,000.

Filed Feb. 19.

Ramirez, Escarlin, Bridgeport.

Seller: Michael R. DeAngelis, Fairfield. Property: 1000 Knapps Highway, Unit 6, Fairfield. Amount: $199,000. Filed Feb. 22.

Raucci, Eileen M. and John P. Raucci, Greenwich. Seller: John J. Czarnecki, West Harwich, Massachusetts. Property: 14 Scott Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $810,000.

Filed March 8.

Reyes, Wilfredo M. and Miracle DeCastro, Stamford. Seller: Matthew Bromley and Elizabeth Bromley, Stamford. Property: 264 Dundee Road, Stamford. Amount: $675,000. Filed Feb. 19.

Shewcraft, Ryan A. and Leat Guttman, New York, New York.

Seller: Michael R. MacGilpin and Andrea MacGilpin, Ridgefield.

Property: 50 Knobloch Lane, Stamford. Amount: $975,000. Filed Feb. 17.

Skara, Mariana and Matej Stakne, Greenwich. Seller: Cheryl Kobrock, Old Greenwich. Property: Lot 157, Map 2590, Greenwich.

Amount: $870,000. Filed March 5.

Soldano, Richard C. and Alex Kelly Soldano, Forest Hills, New York. Seller: Sarah Bonelli, Fairfield.

Property: 14 Sterling St., Fairfield.

Amount: $525,000. Filed Feb. 22.

Facts & Figures Steczkowski, Robert and Catherine Steczkowski, Trumbull.

Seller: Joseph Toth and Lisbeth D. Toth, Seymour. Property: 22 Hibiscus St., Fairfield. Amount: $450,000. Filed Feb. 23.

Sun, Joseph and Sheri DePughSun, New York, New York. Seller: Wah C. Chu and Miriam Chu, Fairfield. Property: 145 Primrose Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $679,000.

Filed Feb. 26.

Theodoridis, John and Foula Theodoridis, Norwalk. Seller: Theologos Demetriades and Helen Demetriades, Wilton. Property: 193 W. Rocks Road, Norwalk. Amount: $190,000. Filed Feb. 22.

Tolentino, Ivan Ramon, Stamford. Seller: Mia E. Schipani, Stamford. Property: 98 Southfield Ave., Unit 104, Stamford. Amount: $420,000. Filed Feb. 17.

Velez, Juan, Fairfield. Seller: Debra L. Summers, Green Valley, Arizona. Property: 816 Sturges Road, Fairfield. Amount: $20,000.

Filed Feb. 25.

Walsh, Samantha, Norwalk. Seller: Anthony J. Andreana, Norwalk.

Property: 36 Walter Ave., Norwalk.

Amount: $460,000. Filed Feb. 26.

Watson, Peter Wells, Stamford.

Seller: Wendy Blumenthal and Jody-Lynn M. Breakell, Cos Cob. Property: 453 E. Putnam Ave., Unit 3J, Cos Cob. Amount: $330,000.

Filed March 2.

Xue, Shual and Li Feng, Greenwich. Seller: Yanxia Rong and Shen Ren, Greenwich. Property: 77 Silo Circle, Greenwich. Amount: $665,000. Filed March 9.

FORECLOSURES Campbell, Christopher C., et al, Creditor: US Bank National Association, Coppell, Texas. Property: 9 Twilight Place., Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed March 3.

Gotfried, Benjamin, et al, Creditor: Blacksquare Real Estate Inc, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 3071 North St., Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 16.

Jezairian, Edward L., et al, Creditor: Kondaur Capital LLC, Orange, California. Property: 26 Highwood Ave., Norwalk. Mortgage default.

Filed March 2.

Lima, Gilberto P., et al, Creditor: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Salt Lake City, Utah.

Property: 18 Prospect Ave., Unit E1, Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed March 3.

Mayfield, Joseph L., Creditor: Amos Financial LLC, Highland Park, Illinois. Property: Lot 7, Map 5071, Hedgerow Lane, Greenwich.

Mortgage default. Filed March 15.

JUDGMENTS Bossone, Wayne, Norwalk. $4,733, in favor of Norwalk Hospital Association, Norwalk, by Lovejoy and Rimer PC, Norwalk. Property: 32 Pettom Road, Norwalk. Filed March 8.

Boutelle, James G., Cos Cob. $6,461, in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah,

by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 34 Butler St., Cos Cob. Filed Feb. 22.

Barabanova, Natalya, Fairfield.

Filed by Christopher C. Vaugh, Fairfield, for The estate of Elena Anna Delmonico. Property: 1660 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield.

Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed March 16.

Bobik, Doris, et al, Stamford.

Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for One Strawberry Hill Association Inc. Property: Unit 10C, One Strawberry Hill, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage.

Filed March 8.

Choudhury, Shahi, Fairfield.

Filed by Leopold & Associates PLLC, Armonk, New York, for Trinity Financial Services LLC. Property: 508 Commerce Drive, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed March 12.

Clarke, Patrick and Sue Ellen Clarke, Cos Cob. $5,102, in favor of Petro Inc, Woodbury, New York,

by Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford. Property: 7 Arrowhead Lane, Cos Cob. Filed March 26.

King, Laura, et al, Stamford.

Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for 91 Fountain Terrace Condominium Association Inc. Property: Unit 929 Fountain Terrace Condominium, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage.

Filed March 8.

Gardauskas, Vytautas, Fairfield. $7,253, in favor of Cuda & Associates LLC, Fairfield, by Mancini, Provenzano & Futtner LLC, South Windsor. Property: 258 Andrassy Ave., Fairfield. Filed March 24.

Reichard, James, Stamford.

Filed by Mark F. Katz, Stamford, for Doreen Reichard. Property: 4 Mohegan Ave., Stamford. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage.

Filed March 15.

Sarkar, Samir, et al, Stamford. $107, in favor of HOP Energy LLC, Bridgeport, by William G. Reveley & Associates LLC, Vernon. Property: 154 McIntosh Road, Stamford.

Filed March 15.

Robbins Eye Center PC and Kim P. Robbins, Fairfield. Filed by Ury & Moskow LLC, Fairfield, for DiNardo Management LLC. Property: 2600 Post Road, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage.

Filed March 16.

LIENS Mechanic’s Liens Canal Street Partners LLC, Stamford. Filed by GAD Construction LLC, by Gus Athanasiou.

Property: 850 Canal St., Stamford.

Amount: $9,710. Filed March 17.

Gross, Alexander C. and Lauren T. Gross, Greenwich. Filed by RSN Unteriors LLC, by Tamara Shukrun. Property: 14 Mountain Wood Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $64,672. Filed March 25.

Shakespeare & Co., New York, New York. Filed by 212 Architecture Inc., by Greg Anderson. Property: 100 N. Water St., Norwalk.

Amount: 18,502. Filed Feb. 16.

LIS PENDENS

Sullo, Michelle, et al, Stamford.

Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 11 Hendrie Court, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage.

Filed March 1.

MORTGAGES Buttling, Daniel J. and Christine M. Buttling, Norwalk, by Kenneth R. Grace. Lender: Evolve Bank & Trust, 6070 Poplar Ave., Suite 200, Memphis, Tennessee. Property: 39 Weatherbell Drive, Norwalk.

Amount: $400,000. Filed Feb. 16.

Cenatiempo, Stephen, Norwalk,

by Michael P. Carrano. Lender: Sikorski Financial Credit Union, 1000 Oronoque Lane, Stratford.

Property: 19 Bayberry Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $60,000. Filed Feb. 16.

Chesney, Colleen, Fairfield, by Dorian Arbelaez. Lender: Quicken Loans LLC, 1050 Woodwar Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 68 Brookview Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $388,580. Filed Feb. 8.

Ciarcia, Michael and Diana Crai, Stamford, by Brooke E. Marcegliese. Lender: Quicken Loans LLC, 1050 Woodwar Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 21 Easthill Road, Stamford. Amount: $601,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Cruz, Robert E. and Kim Cruz, Stamford, by Jonathan T. Hoffman.

Lender: United Wholesale Mortgage LLC, 585 S. Boulevard East, Pontiac, Michigan. Property: 180 Turn of River Road, Unit 18D, Stamford. Amount: $331,500. Filed Feb. 10.

Davis, Jacqueline D., Fairfield,

by Cameron Elizabeth Snyder.

Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 282 Pine Creek Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $645,000.

Filed Feb. 8.

De Vita, Michael and Sharon Kiely, Norwalk, by George Stevens. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 22 Wilson Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $461,000. Filed Feb. 17.

Della Marta Santana, Joao Lucas and Natasha Della Marta Santana, Norwalk, by Joshua F. Gilman. Lender: US Bank National Association, 4801 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 9 Fairweather Drive, Norwalk.

Amount: $350,000. Filed Feb. 17.

Dwyer, Daniel and Susan Dwyer, Stamford, by Jonathan T. Hoffman. Lender: Neat Capital Inc, 2560 55th St., Suite 101, Boulder, Colorado. Property: 269 Club Road, Stamford. Amount: $510,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Eaton, Norman C. and Susan H. Eaton, Norwalk, by Charmaine Whittingham. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, 850 Main St., Bridgeport. Property: 4 Lisa Court, Westport. Amount: $100,000. Filed Feb. 16.

Guzman, Jean Marie, Fairfield,

by Russell Stutski. Lender: Total Mortgage Services LLC, 185 Plains Road, Milford. Property: 1167 Stratfield Road, Unit 2A2, Fairfield.

Amount: $310,600. Filed Feb. 5.

Mallozzi, Pasquale and Lisa Mallozzi, Stamford, by Natasha H. Georgette. Lender: Meridian Home Mortgage Corp., 410 Meadow Creek Drive, Suite 213, Westminster, Maryland. Property: 43 Norman Road, Stamford. Amount: $502,500. Filed Feb. 10.

Melnikov, Ross and Elina Melnikov, Fairfield, by Brooke Cavaliero. Lender: Loandepot.com LLC, 26642 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, California. Property: 30 Shady Hill Road, Fairfield.

Amount: $510,000. Filed Feb. 5.

Oviedo, Juan C., Norwalk, by James Low. Lender: Caliber Home Loans Inc, 1525 S. Belt Line Road, Coppell, Texas. Property: 41 Lovatt St., Norwalk. Amount: $328,000.

Filed Feb. 17.

Palmer, Kelley C. and Michael S. Palmer, Stamford, by Seth J. Arnowitz. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, 6850 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio. Property: 94 Alpine St., Stamford. Amount: $378,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Sature, Mark A. and Janice L. Sature, Fairfield, by Shari Ann Madho. Lender: Quicken Loans LLC, 1050 Woodwar Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 167 Sterling St., Fairfield. Amount: $353,700.

Filed Feb. 8.

Settimi, Rodolfo Matthew and Lauren Michelle Settimi, Stamford, by Benjamin McEachin.

Lender: Embrace Home Loans Inc, 25 Enterprise Center, Middletown, Rhode Island. Property: 69 Maple Tree Ave., Unit 6, Stamford.

Amount: $277,500. Filed Feb. 10.

Stewart, Roth C. and Katie L. Stewart, Fairfield, by Kishore I. Kapoor. Lender: Total Mortgage Services LLC, 185 Plains Road, Milford. Property: 59 Moritz Place, Fairfield. Amount: $250,000. Filed Feb. 5.

Newmark, 680 Washington Blvd,, Stamford 06901, c/o Newmark of Connecticut LLC. Filed March 2.

RIS Insulation Supply, 48 Union St., Stamford 06906, c/o Foundation Building Materials LLC. Filed March 2.

Tig, 6 Landmark Square, Fourth floor, Stamford 06901, c/o Sunstar Insurance Group LLC. Filed March 2.

PATENTS Automatically estimating skill levels and confidence levels of drivers. Patent no. 10,967,871 issued to Stefan Marti, et al. Assigned to Harman International, Stamford.

Multifunction devices with personalized home screen and saved jobs for authenticated user. Patent no. 10,970,006 issued to Cheryl Nazzaro, et al. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk.

Retail edge-marker accumulation and collation system.

Patent no. 10,968,068 issued to Douglas Herrmann, et al. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk.

Uhl, Sheila, Stamford, by Jonathan T. Hoffman. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, 6850 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio.

Property: 128 Blackwood Lane, Stamford. Amount: $508,000.

Filed Feb. 10.

Young, David and Carol C. Young, Fairfield, by Benjamin Connor. Lender: Quicken Loans LLC, 1050 Woodwar Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 89 Woodland Road, Fairfield. Amount: $221,569.

Filed Feb. 8.

NEW BUSINESSES Colonial Land, 90 Brookdale Drive, Stamford 06903, c/o Colland Company. Filed March 2.

Cousins Maine Lobster, 939 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06905, c/o M.Y. Shahul Hameed. Filed March 2.

DCD Realty Group, 2539 Bedford St., Suite 38D, Stamford 06905, c/o Diane Delvecchio. Filed March 2.

Melanin Party Planning, 100 Culloden Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Erika Lops. Filed March 2.

Newmark, 680 Washington Blvd., Stamford 06901, c/o Berkeley Point Capital LLC. Filed March 2.

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LEGAL NOTICES 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 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 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 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

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.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62816

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 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 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 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 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 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 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: 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 Latafood LLC Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/04/2021 Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, Adam Dreksler 700 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #62833 Agovino Management LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 3/23/2021. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 909 Midland Ave., Yonkers, NY 10704. General Purpose #62834 Notice of Formation of 153 Southside Holdings LLC: Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 03/19/2021. 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, 153 Southside Ave, Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62835

Sealed bids will be received as set forth in Instructions to Bidders (https://www. dot.ny.gov/bids-and-lettings/construction-contractors/important-info) until 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, May 06, 2021 at the NYSDOT, Office of Contract Management, 50 Wolf Rd, 1st Floor, Suite 1CM, Albany, NY 12232 and will be publicly opened and read. Maps, Plans and Specifications may be seen at Electronic documents and Amendments which are posted to www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/ const-notices.

The New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title IV Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to a written Department solicitation, request for proposal or invitation for bid that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award.

BIDDERS SHOULD BE ADVISED THAT AWARD OF THESE CONTRACTS MAY BE CONTINGENT UPON THE PASSAGE OF A BUDGET APPROPRIATION BILL BY THE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. Please call (518)457-2124 if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the letting.

Region 08: New York State Department of Transportation 4 Burnett Blvd., Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603 D264510, PIN 881469, FA Proj Z0E1-8814-693, Dutchess, Orange, Westchester Cos., GUIDERAIL REPLACEMENTS DUTCHESS, ORANGE & WESTCHESTER COUNTIES, Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $125,000.00), Goals: DBE: 10.00% D264514, PIN 881545, FA Proj ZS3E-8815-453, Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, Westchester Cos., WRONG WAY DRIVING & LOW CLEARANCE BRIDGE COUNTER MEASURES, R8, COLUMBIA, DUTCHESS, ORANGE, PUTNAM, ROCKLAND, ULSTER, WESTCHESTER Counties., Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $75,000.00), Goals: DBE: 10.00%

Law Office of Kaliopi Kavalos, PLLC. Art. of Org. filed 10/16/07. Office in West. Co. SSNY designated for process and shall mail to Kaliopi Kavalos, 67 Amity St, Meriden, CT 06450. Purpose: Law #62836 Notice of Formation of TRPS LARK LLC. Art. of Org. filed with Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/31/2021.

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. #62837 Voltron Properties, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 3/25/2021. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 767 Wilmot Rd., Scarsdale, NY 10583. General Purpose #62838

FCBJ

Notice of Formation of Prezidental Transportation Services, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/31/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Prezidental Transportation Services LLC, 36A W 1st Street, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550.

Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #62839 Notice of Formation of Debbie Oette Realtor LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/26/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 703 Pelham Rd, New Rochelle, NY 10805. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #62840

WCBJ

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). NAME: The Suites at 303 South Broadway, LLC. Articles of Organization for LLC filed with New York Secretary of State (SSNY) 4/5/21. Office Location: Westchester County New York. SSNY is designated agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC at, c/o Stark Business Solutions, Inc. 445 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 1102, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: Any lawful purpose #62841

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