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Women lead in creation of new businesses

BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfairinc.com

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CT Tech Courtney Dolce in the imaging department at the newly opened ColumbiaDoctors center in Tarrytown. Photo by Bob Rozycki

omen formed new businesses five times faster than businesses in general in the past nine years, but still face significant obstacles.

“There are still barriers to women achieving success,” said Anne Janiak, executive director of the Women’s Enterprise Development Center in White Plains. While conditions have improved, “stereotypes still exist.”

Women now own 11.2 million businesses nationally, according to a new study by American Express OPEN, a payment card issuer for small businesses. They employ 9 million people and generate more than $1.6 trillion in revenue.

The number of women-owned

firms increased by 45 percent from 2007 to 2016, compared with 9 percent among all businesses.

Women own 39,870 businesses in Westchester County and 34,959 in Fairfield County. They represented about one-third of all private-sector businesses in the two counties, slightly less than the national average.

Much of the progress can be explained by 30 years of cultural and demographic changes, according to Julie Weeks, a market research and public policy adviser who wrote the report.

“Years ago, fewer than half of our mothers worked,” she said.

“Now pretty much everybody’s mother works outside the home.”

As more women participate in the labor force, they develop contacts, gain managerial experience » WOMEN, page 8

Touro opening dental school in Westchester

BY JOHN GOLDEN

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he first acceptance letters are being sent to prospective students in the first graduating class at Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College, which will open this summer in a former IBM office building

in Hawthorne next to the medical college’s Grasslands campus in Valhalla.

The 100,000-square-foot facility, half of which will house a 132chair community dental clinic staffed by faculty and students, will be the fifth school for health care professionals operated in New York

by Touro College and University

System, a fast-expanding, nonprofit Jewish institution headquartered in Manhattan. Touro in 2011 acquired New York Medical College from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York in a $60 million deal.

With its first class of an anticipated 110 students entering this summer, the dental school at 19 Skyline Drive will be the fifth operating in New York state and the first to open in the state since 1968, when the Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine joined the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine as the state’s only publicly funded schools training dentists. In the metropolitan area, it will vie for students with Stony

Brook and two private institutions, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and New York University College of Dentistry, as well as with the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in Newark.

New York’s statewide population has increased by 4.5 million people in the nearly half a century since the last dentistry school opened, according to Touro officials.

In deciding to start a new dental school, Touro officials “saw synergy with our overall health sciences system,” said Dr. Alan Kadish, president of Touro College and University System, in a phone interview with the Business Journal.

“We saw a nationwide need for dentists. We saw demand by undergraduates” for dentistry programs.

And Touro officials saw a need for more dental care in rural areas and underserved communities in this region, Kadish said.

“With dental health care as the foothold of good overall health care, it is important that this area of professional health care education continues to grow,” Kadish said in Touro’s announcement of the opening. “Fortunately, the dental school’s location on the New York Medical College campus will create invaluable opportunities for interdisciplinary training.” » TOURO, page 8

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ColumbiaDoctors unveils new Tarrytown location

BY ALEESIA FORNI

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fter a four-month soft opening, ColumbiaDoctors unveiled its new $10 million medical center in Tarrytown on April 20, continuing the trend of major metropolitan hospitals and health systems expanding their reach in Westchester.

ColumbiaDoctors is the faculty practice of Columbia University Medical Center, one of the campuses of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

Christopher S. Ahmad

The 20,000-square-foot facility at 155 White Plains Road is in a previously vacant 70,000-square-foot building that once served as offices for typewriter manufacturer Olivetti. It’s about a mile from the Tappan Zee Bridge and features 24 exam rooms and three consult rooms, with specialties including cardiology, neurology and psychiatry. The space also hosts imaging facilities to administer CT scans, MRIs, X-ray and ultrasound exams.

A radiology center is expected to open early this summer.

“What’s unusual about radiology is that we will have more services under one roof than any other facility in the area, aside from a hospital,” said Kristin O’Meara, faculty liaison and patient access manager for ColumbiaDoctors.

The space is the largest of the 13 ColumbiaDoctors locations in Westchester, including its facilities in Briarcliff Manor, Buchanan, Croton-on-Hudson, Eastchester, Hartsdale, Hawthorne, Ossining, Pleasantville, Scarsdale, Sleepy Hollow, Somers and White Plains.

Practice administrator Nancy Objay said during a recent tour of the facility that compared with a hospital, the Tarrytown medical center is a “more pleasurable experience for a patient.”

The location allows patients access to “the physicians that you’d normally have to trek

down to the city (to see), you’re getting them right here, close to home,” she said, adding that free parking is also a perk.

Most of the doctors will take appointments one to two days per week in the Tarrytown location.

Along with conducting their own research, physicians of ColumbiaDoctors also serve as teachers.

“They’re the people who write the book, which is another key advantage over some of our competitors … they’re teaching students how to do this and they’re writing and doing the research that informs treatments,” O’Meara said.

One such doctor is Christopher S. Ahmad, a professor of orthopedic surgery and an attending physician at NewYork-Presbyterian/ Columbia University Medical Center. He also serves as the head team physician for the New York Yankees.

“The need existed and we responded to that need,” Ahmad said of the Tarrytown location. “People wanted to have the New York City specialists.”

“Now you can get the same doctors right here in Westchester,” he said.

Anna-Christina Bevelaqua, an assistant professor in rehabilitation medicine at Columbia, agreed that the new offices will make patients’ lives easier.

“I think it’s really convenient for a lot of our patients who before were traveling all the way to the city, into Washington Heights to the main hospital,” she said. “This just makes it so much more convenient for them.”

“I’m seeing an orthopedic surgeon as a patient today who lives in Westchester and prefers to see me here than at the medical center,” Ahmad said. “And he works at the medical center.”

The Tarrytown office is primarily a clinical location, as opposed to a major teaching site or surgery facility. Many of its doctors perform surgeries at New York-Presbyterian/ Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville, a facility that is set to open the doors of a $60 million surgery and oncology pavilion later this year.

“It’s really about the community setting,” O’Meara said, “for older patients especially.”

New York-Presbyterian also plans to lease space at the Tarrytown location for general practitioner offices.

There are also plans to expand the medical center’s offerings to include internal medicine and pediatric subspecialty practices, as well as installing a physical therapy gym at the location in the “foreseeable future,” O’Meara said.

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Hot site, desirability draw high-end mall developer to Norwalk

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BY HUGH BAILEY

he mall era is supposed to be over.

Rather than build massive enclosed shopping centers amid a sea of parking lots, developers across the region have looked increasingly toward walkable mixed-use districts, with homes, businesses and shopping on top of one another.

To some extent, the numbers bear this out. From 2000 to 2009, an average of about 18.2 million square feet of mall space came online nationally, according to CoStar Group.

Last year, it was down to 3.4 million.

In the midst of those trends, Trumbull in recent years has completed more than $35 million in renovations to the Westfield Trumbull mall, with successful businesses such as the Apple store and Cheesecake Factory continuing to count on the shopping center’s success.

Even more dramatically, Norwalk could soon see construction of a 700,000-plussquare-foot enclosed shopping center on one of its most highly visible tracts. While malls elsewhere may be dying, Norwalk is staking much of its future growth on one.

And despite troubles elsewhere in the sector, there are indications this project, with its choice anchor stores, favorable demographics and desirable location, is on solid footing.

“There’s a broad perception that malls are dying, and that is the case in some places,” said Ryan McCullough, senior real estate economist with CoStar Group. “But the productivity is quite good on about 80 percent of malls, and the leasing is solid on many new properties.”

The malls with the best outlook have attributes that will be found in bulk at The SoNo Collection, as the mall planned by Chicago-based General Growth Properties will be known.

“The most important factor, beyond location, is who your tenants are,” McCullough said. “Who the tenants are can go a long way in predicting how a mall is going to do. The second factor beyond that is demographics.”

According to GGP, Norwalk is in the middle of one of the most desirable markets in the country, and “1 out of 5 households in the trade area are among the top 1 percent of Americans in terms of wealth.”

The mall’s location could hardly be more visible, at the meeting point of Interstate 95 and Route 7, with 150,000 cars traveling by the site daily. And it will have some of the highest-level stores of any shopping center around, with Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s as anchors.

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A rendering of the SoNo Collection mall scheduled to open in October 2018 pending approvals.

MALLS ADAPT Trends in mall construction in some ways mirror wider tendencies in favor of car-centered development. The postwar era, which led to the dominance of suburbs accessible only by automobile, brought about the dominance of the fortress-style shopping mall placed far from a city center.

In recent years, younger people are showing less inclination to own a car. Development trends, capitalizing to some degree on a nationwide drop in crime, are increasingly focused on center cities.

Malls have been forced to adapt.

“The notion of walkability matters,” said Maureen McAvey, of the Urban Land Institute, adding that people want malls to have plenty of amenities, just like they would want in a city neighborhood.

“Many are now offering more services, sometimes including community space, and in some cases there are health facilities inside the mall,” she said. “We see malls nationally that in some cases have a library inside, or a theater, and not just a cinema.”

Drawing people away from their computers is a challenge, she said.

“Given that the internet offers so much competition, people need to find other reasons to come to the mall,” McAvey said. “It has to be a real attraction.”

GGP’s website promises that the SoNo Collection will be “more than a mall; it will be a collection of unique and memorable experiences that will keep shoppers coming back frequently. A marketplace for residents to spend an entire day, it will offer restaurants, coffee shops, exercise and wellness classes, and of course, access to the latest trends in upscale fashion.”

Food is another big draw in successful malls, she said.

“Malls are moving away from the fast food you’d find in a food court,” McAvey said, adding that nationally up to 30 percent of people go to a mall expressly for a meal. “Now

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you see food in different places around the mall, placed strategically.”

ECONOMIC BOOST GGP has 120 malls nationwide, second only to Simon Property Group, according to Green Street Advisors, a real estate research firm. While anchor stores drive traffic to a mall, some 80 percent of sales are generated by other retailers.

Far from a standalone, Norwalk’s mall is meant to bridge the gap between SoNo to the south and a restaurant-heavy district above it. It is designed to be a part of the urban fabric, not the standalone model of a previous generation.

“This is going to be a tremendous boost to the Norwalk economy,” Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling said last month when a rendering of the plan was released. “You’re going to be bringing a lot of people into Norwalk, and when people ... see what we have to offer, they’re not just going to be ‘one stop and go.’”

McCullough, of CoStar Group, said this idea is also in line with current trends.

“Where retail is looking quite good is in urban locations,” he said. “But usually the path of growth is very limited as to how quickly can you build there.”

An open lot like the one where Norwalk’s mall will be built is hard to find.

“Retail development is headed more toward the downtown, walkable, urban variety,” McCullough said. “Sometimes we see malls trying to create their own density, sometimes with hotels and office space included.” The SoNo Collection, in fact, is also to include a 170-room hotel and parking for nearly 3,000 cars.

“Some malls are struggling, and we don’t think in many cases there’s much of a rescue plan in place,” McCullough said. “But the idea that the mall is dying we think is a myth.”

Hugh Bailey is a reporter for Hearst Connecticut Media Group. He can be reached at hbailey@ctpost.com.

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BY RICHARD HAGGERTY

GUEST VIEW

Realtors association supports equal housing opportunities for all

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s we celebrate the 48th anniversary of the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 and the progress that has been made, sadly, we must recognize that after nearly five decades illegal discrimination in housing is a crime that still exists today.

The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors (HGAR) applauds Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent proposal to expand state fair housing protections on the basis of gender identity, as well as the governor’s partnership with Westchester Residential Opportunities (WRO) through its Fair Housing Enforcement Program.

I’m proud to note that Realtors incorporated gender identity as a protected class in our code of ethics in 2014. All Realtors subscribe to the Realtor code of ethics, which holds fair and equal service for all among its core tenets.

HGAR members receive regular updates as to new developments in fair housing law.

Realtors have continuing education pro-

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grams available to them to help ensure that they understand the law in their practice of real estate.

We support measured government efforts to root out housing discrimination.

It is our hope the governor’s program will serve as a great reminder to sellers, non-Re-

altor real estate licensees and landlords that housing discrimination will not and cannot be tolerated.

HGAR has had a close collaborative relationship with Westchester Residential Opportunities for many years. WRO is a notfor-profit organization whose mission is to promote equal, affordable and accessible housing opportunities throughout the lower Hudson River Valley. In addition to providing fair housing training for HGAR members, WRO also provides a fair housing helpline and other resources to advance fair housing compliance.

Realtors see on a daily basis the fulfillment that comes with homeownership and that inspires us to be become advocates for consumers who are striving to achieve the American Dream of homeownership or in renting a place to call their own.

Realtor anti-discrimination efforts include advocating for greater transparency in the process of approving cooperative housing purchases. Today, co-op boards can deny the sale of a co-op that has been agreed

to by the seller and the buyer and may do so without giving a reason for denial. Even more troubling is the fact that a co-op board has no obligation to act within a specific timeframe.

The board’s inaction can have the effect of a buyer losing their financing. Realtors have proposed a change to current law requiring co-op boards to respond to applications, which would reduce the potential for discrimination to occur.

The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors vigorously supports the ideal that no one should be discriminated against based on race, color, national origin, disability or familial status as well as the additional protected classes under New York state law, including sexual orientation, military status, age or being a victim of domestic violence.

We believe in building strong, diverse communities where all are welcome.

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Women — » » From page 1

and cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit.

They also have achieved higher levels of education. Many have earned degrees in fields that lend themselves to launching businesses, such as law, accounting and marketing.

“Women want to chart their own path,” said Fran Pastore, chief executive officer of the Women’s Business Development Council in Stamford.

“I see a lot of women who have fled the glass ceiling corporate environment and taken their expertise to start their own businesses,” she said. “They are finding ways to do something they love, to have control over their financial destiny and make a living doing it.”

Wendy Wollner, founder and president of Balancing Life’s Issues Inc., a national training company based in Ossining, said running a business is challenging.

“It’s very common to be in a room with 99 percent men at business meetings, and they still ask what am I doing there.”

She gives herself seven seconds to establish her credentials — continual revenue growth, 10 employees, a network of 1,000 trainers nationally, contracts with Fortune 500 companies — just to be taken seriously.

Wollner, who was named to the Business

Touro — » » From page 1

Kadish said New York Medical College this fall will extend Sunshine Cottage Road on the Grasslands campus to connect the Skyline Drive facility with the main campus.

New York Medical College three years ago paid $17.5 million to acquire the vacant 5-story, approximately 248,000-square-foot office building at 19 Skyline Drive in Mack-Cali Realty Corp.’s Mid-Westchester Executive Park.

Kadish said 100,000 square feet of space will be used for the dental school, with 25,000 square feet of shared facilities and the remaining office space used by the medical school.

Touro will spend an estimated $25 million to $30 million for property acquisition and construction. The dental school’s community clinic space will not be built until the third year of operation, Kadish noted. In addition to those costs, Touro’s start-up expenses for the dental school will total $10 million to $20 million, he said.

Touro in February was awarded a matching grant of $2,075,000 for the dental school project from the state Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program. The program is administered by the Dormitory Authority State of New York, which in 2014 approved approximately $32.5 million in

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Council of Westchester Hall of Fame on April 19, said that one way to be taken seriously is to sign up for every course in your field, participate in programs and get to “know more than the competition.”

Last year the Women’s Enterprise Development Center worked with 1,666 women in workshops, seminars, counseling and training programs. More than 100 clients graduated from its 60-hour entrepreneurial training program.

Among the graduates of its 2013 program, two-thirds started businesses and nearly all survived two years.

“We can give them the tools that help them build their business,” Janiak said.

A closer look at the success of women-owned businesses also reveals the fragility of their achievements.

Women own 38 percent of all private-sector businesses, according to the American Express study, but employ only 8 percent of the workforce and generate only 4 percent of the nation’s business revenue.

American Express based its estimates on surveys of business owners that are done every five years by the U.S. Census Bureau and on gross domestic product numbers and extrapolated trends from 2002 to 2012.

Most of the firms have no employees

bond financing for Touro primarily for the Skyline Drive purchase and building renovations project.

Kadish said the school will offer a 4-year pre-doctoral program for students leading to the DDS degree, a continuing education program for practicing dentists, and the community clinic. He said Touro has an agreement with Open Door Family Medical Centers, the community health care provider based in Ossining, to supply additional dental care to Open Door’s patients in Westchester and Putnam counties.

Kadish said he community clinic service might be extended to northern Bronx residents “depending on need and practicality.”

Touro is looking to eventually open satellite clinics in the area, he said.

First-year tuition and fees at the new dental school in Westchester will total $61,500; with room and board and other living expenses, a student’s costs are expected to total about $92,000, according to the Touro College of Dental Medicine website.

By comparison, first-year tuition and fees at the Columbia University dental school total $84,480, and a student’s total expenses for the academic year amount to nearly $107,000. At the state’s Stony Brook dental school, total first-year costs for a New York resident amount to approximately $79,400,

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“IT’S VERY COMMON TO BE IN A ROOM WITH 99 PERCENT MEN AT BUSINESS MEETINGS, AND THEY STILL ASK WHAT AM I DOING THERE.”

— Wendy Wollner, founder and president of Balancing Life’s Issues Inc.

other than the owners. Many are part-time ventures, meant to supplement another job or plug an income hole.

There was a time when women couldn’t even get access to credit. They had to get a man — a husband, father, son, brother — to co-sign business loans. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974 made it illegal to base credit decisions on race, sex, marital status, age national origin.

Yet, lack of access to capital is the number one reason women-owned businesses cannot grow and sustain themselves, Pastore said.

“There is still a bias against women’s access to capital,” she said.

Most new firms need $100,000 or less to

get started or expand. For instance, some government programs offer funding but require the applicant to make a matching investment that cash-strapped owners of startup firms can’t afford.

Pastore’s organization is creating a microlending fund to fill the gap. Beginning with a $100,000 pool of money, the development council plans to make loans of $5,000 to $10,000 to business owners who don’t have access to credit. It hopes to build up a $3 million investment pool in the next few years.

The only serious way to grow a business, according to one school of thought, Weeks said, is to “shoot for the stars,” to seek out venture capital, to emulate the story of somebody “who came out of nowhere to become the billion-dollar unicorn company of the year.”

Instead, she thinks more attention should be paid to the everyday stories of women who identified opportunities and solved problems in their particular line of work. These role models share stories at the women’s business centers, friendly places where women learn the mechanics of starting a business and get the peer support of like-minded entrepreneurs.

“That’s less sexy,” she said, “but every business is important for the health and vitality of the community.”

This Hawthorne office building will house the Touro College of Medicine.

while non-resident dental students can expect to pay about $109,400.

Touro officials said the dental college also will conduct research projects on subjects that include how to reduce the cost of effective dental care and translational research that applies scientific discoveries to produce new devices and treatments for patients.

Touro has named Dr. Jay P. Goldsmith as the dental school’s founding dean. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Goldsmith is a former professor, program director and deputy chief in New York Medical College’s Department of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Edward F. Farkas has been named senior associate dean for clinical affairs and

chairman of dentistry at the dental college.

Touro officials said Farkas, who practices general dentistry in New York City, “has been involved with the founding of the dental school from the outset.”

Dr. Edward C. Halperin, chancellor and CEO of New York Medical College, in the announcement said the dental school’s location at the medical college campus “gives the school and its students a competitive edge.”

At full capacity, the dental school will enroll about 440 students. Kadish said the school received 2,300 applications from students in January, from which 500 students were selected for interviews. Well under half of the applicants are New York state residents, he said.

United HealthCare bowing out of Connecticut health insurance exchange

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

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nited Healthcare’s (UHC) announcement that it will exit Connecticut’s health insurance exchange may not necessarily adversely affect very many residents, but it may represent the first step in a major overhaul of Obamacare.

UHC — the insurance wing of UnitedHealth Group, the largest writer of coverage in the U.S. — said in its quarterly earnings release on April 19 that it plans to withdraw from almost all Affordable Care Act state exchanges, including Connecticut’s Access Health CT (AHCT), by 2017.

“The smaller overall market size and shorter-term higher risk profile within this market segment continue to suggest we cannot broadly serve it on an effective and sustained basis,” said United CEO Stephen Hemsley during the company’s quarterly earnings conference call.

“I THINK YOU’LL SEE OTHER CARRIERS GET OUT. BUT EVEN IF THEY STAY IN, WHAT DOES IT MEAN? AT WHAT PRICE TO CONSUMERS? THEY COULD RAISE RATES BY 25 TO 30 PERCENT.”

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Connecticut officials moved quickly to reassure residents that they will not be left

out in the cold. In a statement, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, who also serves as chair of the AHCT board, said, “Health care exchanges throughout the country are impacted by United Healthcare’s decision, so first and foremost, we want to assure Connecticut customers that their health benefits remain unchanged through the end of the year.

“We are confident that in the next open enrollment, all of our consumers will continue to find the health care plans that best meet their needs,” she continued. “State exchanges will have some fluctuation, but AHCT will continue to meet the needs of

Connecticut residents.”

Added AHCT CEO Jim Wadleigh: “Be assured that the team at Access Health CT is dedicated to making this transition as smooth as possible as their customers reenter the marketplace in 2017. We will reach out to the consumers who auto-renew and help them choose a new plan. The Affordable Care Act creates a dynamic marketplace, which is exactly what we want for consumers.”

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With those words, Laurel McCullagh abruptly ends a telephone conversation and hurries off to minister to a drug addict or alcoholic being treated at St. Christopher’s Inn at Graymoor in Garrison.

McCullagh is director of nursing and admissions for the shelter, which offers ambulatory detox and rehabilitation to men.

The clientele is housed at St. Christopher’s, a shelter on Graymoor property.

“Living at home and coming in for treatment doesn’t always work,” she said. “In some households family members may drink or

use drugs, making staying clean a difficult challenge. In other cases the client has no place to go – perhaps the wife has thrown him out for alcoholism. Our outpatient withdrawal program offers the environment needed for one to detox and begin to embrace a life of change.”

Heroin use is more prominent now among the population of St. Christopher’s Inn, McCullagh said. “In 2009, 18 percent of clients admitted using heroin. In 2015, 47 percent of admissions identify heroin as their primary drug. In 2009, 18 percent of clients admitted were between ages 18 to 25. In 2014, that number rose to 44 percent.”

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McCullagh said it takes a strong stomach to deal with some situations she has encountered. Recalling an admission of nearly a decade ago, she greeted a man “with the blankest expression I ever saw,” she said. “He reacted to nothing. There was no human connection. Working with our professional staff, he slowly opened up, divulging a history of horrific childhood sexual abuse. He and his sister had both been the victims of this abuse perpetrated by friends of the family. One particular day he shared a story so graphic that I couldn’t maintain a calm facial expression. He asked if I was okay and I decided to be honest and tell him that I felt like I was going to vomit.

He replied, ‘That’s how I feel every day.’”

The man is now clean and helping other addicts. “Sadly, his sister, also an alcoholic, was not able to conquer her demons,” she said. “She died a few years ago from liver failure, caused by her addiction.”

McCullagh said more parental education in what to look for and how to handle it is needed in the community. She urges parents and spouses not to be enablers.

“You think you are helping when you fix problems that substance abusers have created for themselves, but you only enable substance abusers to die,” she warned. “The more enablers take on, the angrier they become at spending their whole lives fixing everything.

Enabling leads to anger and resentments, and in your anger, you are forced to endure a life meant to be enjoyed.”

A West Nyack resident, McCullagh grew up in Massachusetts and New Jersey. Planning an advertising career, she enrolled in a program at SUNY Oneonta involving a final year of business study at the Fashion Institute of Technology. After receiving her bachelor’s degree she went to work for a publicity agency in Manhattan. “But, I craved something more fulfilling.”

McCullagh’s journey to that fulfillment got off to a very painful start when she dropped a large typewriter on her foot at home. Her broken toes were treated at Pascack Valley Hospital where she was inspired by the nurse who treated her. She went back to school as a student in the nursing program at Rockland Community College and then went on to work at St. John’s Riverside Hospital in Yonkers.

“I came to St. Christopher’s on the day before 9/11,” she said.

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Astorino punches at Cuomo, Democrats over Indian Point, minimum wage

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estchester County Executive Robert Astorino questioned the motives of critics of Indian Point Energy Center and maintained his criticism for a statewide minimum wage increase in a panel discussion on April 19.

The discussion, hosted by Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, a nonprofit economic think tank, featured Astorino, Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell and Rockland County Executive Ed Day. The executives addressed questions about their respective counties from a Jeopardy-style board at the Crowne Plaza in Suffern.

Astorino’s first question involved Indian Point and critics, including Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who are calling for it to close.

“I think it’s totally irresponsible to say ‘close Indian Point’ without a realistic plan to make up that energy source for the entire region’s needs,” said Astorino, a Republican in his second term.

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Day and Odell, both Republicans, expressed similar concerns that the minimum wage increase could mean fewer jobs overall.

“In a county where we are driven by Main Street, our business owners are struggling every day to keep the doors open,” Odell said.

“I know the impact it’s going to have on our business community and they know it.”

Astorino and Day were asked about the construction process of the new Tappan Zee bridge, the connector of the executive’s two counties. Again, Astorino used the question as a platform to question leadership in Albany. He said he has long advocated for a replacement to the Tappan Zee, but that more transparency is needed on the project’s financials.

“I think the public has a right to know what the ultimate cost of this bridge is, how it’s going to be financed and what your toll is going to be,” Astorino said. “But it is a great project and has put a lot of people to work.”

The state sent $700 million from its 2016 budget to the state Thruway Authority to help with infrastructure costs, including construc-

Astorino said politics are driving the calls to close the nuclear plant.

“If we’re going to grow, and the county has grown… you need a source of energy,” Astorino said. “So to close that and pray that it is sunny every day for solar isn’t going to happen.”

He added that he does view solar and wind energy as “part of the mix,” but it would be impossible to shut Indian Point without a spike in rates or a slowing of growth.

On the issue of a $15 minimum wage, which was passed in the state budget and will start in Westchester County in six years, Astorino continued his opposition to a central policy of Cuomo’s. Astorino, who ran against Cuomo in the 2014 election, called the policy “destructive to New York state.”

“Economics will always trump ideology in the long term,” Astorino said. “So the irony is, those who they are really trying to help, ostensibly, are going to be hurt the most. Those with lower skills, lower wages right now, poor, minorities… those economic opportunities are going to be taken away.”

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THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Figure out if you’re calling on the right prospects. Help prospects discover your value through questions. Make sure you’re working with prospects who will do more than collect bids. Ask your referrals to get involved in more than vouching for you.

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March job growth goes out like a lamb

BY REECE ALVAREZ

rivate sector job growth in March was flat with only modest gains in government work, according to the latest job growth report from the Connecticut Department of Labor.

The department’s March Labor Situation Report estimates the government supersector added 300 jobs from the previous month, bringing the total to 237,800 jobs, but has seen an overall decline of 1,400 jobs since March 2015.

Private sector employment was unchanged in March and now totals 1,447,800 jobs, an overall increase of 16,400 jobs since March 2015.

The largest job gains were in the trade, transportation and utilities supersector with 1,300 jobs gained followed by transportation, warehousing and utility components, which picked up 900 jobs. The leisure and hospitality super sector gained 500 jobs.

The construction and mining supersector experienced the greatest losses, 1,100 jobs, “which seemed unusual considering the warm weather,” the labor report noted.

Minor job losses were also posted from the manufacturing supersector, 200 jobs, and finan-

cial activities, 100 jobs.

The Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford region led the state in job growth with 1,100 jobs added in March followed by the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk region, which gained 1,000 jobs, a 0.2 percent increase to now total 411,900 jobs On the unemployment front, the statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 5.7 percent, a two-tenths of a percent increase from the 5.5 percent unemployment rate in February.

Andy Condon, director of the office of research for the labor department said the rise in unemployment was unexpected, but pointed to some silver-linings.

“The rise in unemployment occurred in a growing labor force, meaning it was driven by more people entering the labor market looking for work rather than a decrease in the number of employed,” he said. “Job growth is occurring, but not fast enough to employ all of those recently entering the market.”

Pete Gioia, an economist with the state’s largest business industry, the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA), said the news is a continued sign of the state’s struggle to adjust to a new economic reality.

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According to the CBIA, year over year the state has added 15,000 new jobs. Of those, only 800 were in manufacturing, and 100 in finance and insurance — typically higher paying jobs. The majority of new jobs added over the last year were in the leisure and hospitality sector (4,600) and trade, transportation and utilities (3,900).

“This only exacerbates the problems that Connecticut is facing, including fiscal instability with the state budget,” said Gioia. “Nothing would be a stronger confidence builder, or be a better catalyst for strong economic growth than for the legislature to close the state budget gap without adding to the cost and burdens of creating and maintaining jobs.”

Overall, Connecticut has now recovered 91,400 jobs, or 76.7 percent of the 119,100 seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs that were lost in the state during the March 2008- February 2010 employment recession, according to the Labor Department. The state’s private sector has recovered 90.7 percent of the jobs that were lost during the recession, regaining 101,300 jobs of the 111,700 private sector positions that were lost.

The unemployment rate nationwide currently sits at 5 percent and according to data cited by the CBIA, the nation has regained 161 percent of jobs lost during the recession.

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Norwalk company pulls the curtain back on city’s rebranding

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ebranding is a staple of the marketing and advertising industry, taking something old and making it feel new again by rehabbing its image or reputation. But that was not the case with Norwalk, said Gary Seve Esposito, a partner in the Zunda Group, the firm behind the city’s rebranding.

“While other cities and towns have tried to reinvent themselves recently, Norwalk didn’t need to be reinvented,” Esposito said.

“It simply needed to be understood.”

Norwalk has been undergoing a renais-

sance, especially within its downtown district where major residential and commercial development is occurring.

Residential developments are bringing hundreds of housing units, including the Ironworks on North Water Street, which is also adding 20,700 square feet of retail and restaurant space.

The Waypointe District in downtown Norwalk will add 500 apartments and 100,000 square feet of retail, medical and commercial space once completed.

In addition, Datto, the billion-dollar evaluated data-backup company, has committed to the city by expanding its already tremendous presence along the Route 7 corridor.

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Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling with Gary Seve Esposito, a partner with the Zunda Group, the company behind the city’s recent rebranding.

The mission to rebrand the city began in 2015 when Economic Development Director Elizabeth Stocker sat down with Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling and an array of city stakeholders.

“It was just time for us to do a rebranding,” Stocker said. “If we are going to promote the city of Norwalk to businesses and visitors as a destination and to our residents as a community we can all be proud of.”

“A brand was necessary to help reposition Norwalk,” Rilling said. “(It) will influence and shape the way the community and others think, feel and respond to the city of Norwalk.”

Thus began the process of what would eventually lead to Norwalk’s new logo and slogan, “Sound of Connecticut.”

According to Esposito, the rebranding took between nine and 10 months and involved detailed research and investigation into the perception of the city from both residents and neighboring communities. No one was available to disclose the cost of the rebranding at press time.

The majority of feedback was positive, Esposito said, but one point of criticism was the negative perception of the city.

“We needed to correct that,” he said. “A lot of other cities have repositioned themselves and rebranded themselves and in the process have tried to skew their image in a different direction, to build on business only and or residential only and try to change the impression of a given city. In the case of Norwalk we didn’t need to be something we weren’t, we needed to just get the message across better.”

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REGENERON LICENSES GENE-EDITING TECHNOLOGY IN NINE-FIGURE DEAL REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS INC. WILL MAKE a $75 million initial payment and provide $50 million in equity financing to a Cambridge, Mass., company as part of a six-year licensing and collaboration agreement to develop in vivo drugs using a gene-editing technology that has been called the biggest biotech discovery of the century.

Intellia Therapeutics Inc. gave Westchester-based Regeneron, New York’s largest biotech employer, the exclusive right to discover and develop treatments using

Intellia’s 4-year-old CRISPR/Cas technology platform against up to 10 targets. The research will focus primarily on therapies for diseases that can be treated by editing genes in the liver.

The companies in a press release said Intellia will receive a $75 million upfront payment and could collect significant milestone and royalty payments on potential Regeneron products. The companies have agreed to co-develop and co-commercialize a certain number of targets generated during the collaboration. Transthyretin amyloidosis, a neurodegenerative disease, is the first target to be jointly developed and potentially commercialized by the companies.

Discovered by an Intellia founder in 2012, the CRISPR/Cas9 technology can cut DNA in precise locations so as to selectively knock out, repair or insert specific genetic sequences. Regeneron and Intellia scientists said it potentially could be applied across multiple

therapeutic areas, including autoimmune diseases, metabolic and blood disorders, cancer and rare and genetic-based diseases.

George D. Yancopoulos, Regeneron’s chief scientific officer of Regeneron and president of Regeneron Laboratories, in the recent announcement noted that researchers in the Regeneron Genetics Center, at the company’s headquarters on the Landmark at Eastview campus, has already been identifying important human genetic targets in treating diseases.

“We believe combining these capabilities with Intellia’s technology holds real promise for serious diseases that have been historically difficult to address and expands our ability to help patients where antibody-based therapies may not be the optimal solution,” he said.

According to Intellia’s website, geneticists have used the gene-slicing technology to rid mice of muscular dystrophy and cure them of a rare liver disease, make human cells

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immune to HIV, correct sickle cell anemia and alter cancer cells to make them more susceptible to chemotherapy. The technological platform is said to be ideal for “developing an entirely new class of genetic medicines” and led the MIT Technology Review to describe it as “the biggest biotech discovery of the century.”

Nessan Bermingham, founder and CEO of Intellia Therapeutics said of the licensing and collaboration agreement, “Regeneron’s focus on advancing science to medicine is an excellent fit with Intellia’s approach, and together, we aim to bring potential cures to patients who are suffering from life-threatening rare diseases and genetic diseases.”

FLUBLOK MAKER STRIKES VACCINE LICENSING DEAL IN BRAZIL A BRAZILIAN BIOPHARMACEUTICAL PARTNERSHIP WILL seek regulatory approval in Brazil to market Flublok, a technologically innovative influenza vaccine developed by Connecticutbased Protein Sciences Corp., which operates a manufacturing facility on the former Pfizer Inc. campus in Pearl River.

Officials at Protein Sciences headquarters in Meriden, Conn., recently announced the exclusive licensing agreement with Orygen Biotecnologia SA, a joint venture between the Brazilian pharmaceutical companies Eurofarma Laboratórios SA and Biolab Sanus Farmaceutica Ltd. If Brazilian regulators approve the protein-based vaccine, Orygen will market Flublok there. Protein Sciences will manufacture the vaccine and receive “significant” license and commercial milestone payments, according to the companies. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The companies said Brazil has experienced a severe and lethal outbreak of H1N1 swine flu in recent months. The viral infection has killed almost twice as many people over the past three months as it did in all of 2015, according to Brazil’s Health Ministry.

Approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2013 for use by adults in the U.S., Flublok, unlike traditional vaccines, is made in an egg-free system using modern cell culture technology, making it unnecessary to use an infectious influenza virus or antibiotics in manufacturing. Instead, Protein Sciences uses recombinant DNA and a modified virus that infects insects to produce large quantities of hemagglutinin protein, the active ingredient in flu vaccines.

Manon Cox, president and CEO of Protein Sciences, said the partnership with Orygen “gives a way for Flublok to enter the Southern Hemisphere, which has an opposite flu season from the Northern Hemisphere, and thereby opens up a second sales cycle for the vaccine.”

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Judge rules in favor of Fleetwood apartment project

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ir rights are not real estate, a Supreme Court justice has ruled, thus clearing an obstacle to construction of an $85 million apartment building in the Fleetwood section of Mount Vernon.

The dispute over the meaning of “real estate” pitted New York City developers against one another.

Alexander Development Group of Manhattan and the Bluestone Organization of Queens plan to build a 16-f loor, 249-apartment tower at 42 Broad Street West. They want to demolish a building that housed a grocery store and pharmacy and renovate the adjacent, deteriorating, money-losing Fleetwood Garage.

The parking garage is at the center of the case. They city built it in 1979 and has operated it ever since. But Mount Vernon does not own the land. It leased the air rights.

Alexander Development bought the land two years ago for $3.2 million to provide parking for future apartment tenants.

Then the city agreed to terminate the air rights for $3.25 million. The deal allows continued public use of the garage, but nearby merchants and landlords were concerned that they would lose access to the best parking spaces.

CD Fleetwood Associates and Gramatan Realty, which lease spaces in the garage for tenants in nearby businesses, sued the city and developers on Dec. 28 to stop the project.

They argued that the city charter requires the city council to approve the sale or lease of city real estate by a fourfifths supermajority vote. The deal terminating air rights was approved by a 3-2 vote in September and a 3-1 vote in October, both times falling one vote short of a supermajority.

Supreme Court Acting Justice Susan Cacace ruled on April 7 that air rights, under a “plain reading” of the city charter, do not meet the definition of real property.

Furthermore, she said, there was no transfer of property or title, so there was no sale of real estate.

Cacace ruled that the council had “lawfully adopted” the deal.

Mark Alexander, president of the devel-

opment company, said he could close on financing in six to eight weeks, then begin demolition of the retail building and renovation of the garage, and finish the apartment tower in 18 to 24 months.

“There most certainly will be an appeal,” said Jonathan D. Kraut, the attorney who represents CD Fleetwood and Gramatan Realty.

He said it would be foolish for the developer to proceed and he would be surprised if any commercial lender would fund the project while an appeal is pending.

“He should be prepared to be shocked,” Alexander said.

The 16-story apartment building would be built adjacent to the Fleetwood Garage, which would be renovated as part of the project.

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The Business Journal, part of the Westfair Communications media family, and Citrin Cooperman have hosted the event for three years in honor of the unsung medical heroes within the community.

“Doctors of Distinction holds a special meaning in the repertoire of Westfair’s programs because it honors a profession, which can have a profound effect on everyone’s life,” said Dee DelBello, Westfair publisher. “Long the silent heroes within the community, we aim for well-deserved recognition to the doctors who work tirelessly here and abroad to bring good health to all. Congratulations 2016 Doctors of Distinction.”

“Citrin Cooperman is looking forward to the third annual Fairfield County Doctors of Distinction Awards,” said John P. Bryan, partner and co-leader of the firm’s health care practice. “Congratulations to all of the winners and nominees who embody the highest standard of excellence in the Fairfield County medical community.

Beginning at 5:30 p.m. on May 3 at The Village at Waveny LifeCare Network in New Canaan, the evening will start with hors d’oeuvres and spirits followed by the formal award ceremony, where 10 winners in seven categories will be honored.

AWARD RECIPIENTS INCLUDE: • KYLE BILODEAU, a student at Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University, Promise for the Future award; • ALBERT DIMEO, St. Vincent’s MultiSpecialty Group, No Land Too Far award; • ROMELLE MALONEY, Greenwich Hospital, Female Trailblazer award; • • NOEL ROBIN, Stamford Health, Lifetime Achievement award; • Zane Saul, Bridgeport Hospital, Caring for All award; • PAUL SETHI, Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists PC, Cutting Edge award; • FRANCIS WALSH, The Nathaniel Witherell, Lifetime Achievement award; • CRAIG AND LINDA WERNER, NorthEast Medical Group/Endocrine Associates, All in the Family award; and

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Award recipients were selected by a panel of judges, including Drs. J. David Haddox, vice president of health policy for Purdue Pharma L.P., and an adjunct associate professor in the department of public health and community medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston; Marshal Peris, co-director of spine surgery at the orthopedic and spine institute at Northern Westchester Hospital and vice president of the Westchester County Medical Society, and

in Newtown, which took the lives of 26 children and educators including young Avielle Rose Richman, for whom the foundation is named.

Her father and co-founder of the organization, Jeremy Richman, will be the keynote speaker.

Dean Bruce M. Koeppen, of event sponsor Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine will open the award ceremony.

“The event is excellent in that it recognizes excellence among physicians and highlights their service to the community,” Koeppen said.

The event is additionally sponsored by Greenwich Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center and the law offices of Danziger & Markhoff LLP with support from Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors.

Kira Geraci-Ciardullo, a board certified allergist who has been in private practice in Rye and Mamaroneck for 30 years and serves on staff at Westchester Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital and Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital in addition to holding academic appointments at both Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Medical College.

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usiness is slow. Nothing is in the pipeline. Then miraculously an RFP pops up. It’s right in your wheelhouse, but you know there will be a lot of bidders. What to do? Cut your margin to the bone to make payroll? You lowball the project, submitting a bid with what you hope is a 1 percent profit margin.

You make it through the first few requisitions. Your subcontractors, also hungry for the work, are meeting their commitments and the job is going according to schedule.

Then, horror of horrors: delay. There is a strike in the Venezuelan copper mines causing a shortage in available copper wire.

Your electrician can’t get wire on time and you lose a month on your schedule. Time is of the essence in the contract and there are no damages for delay. You ask for, and get, time, but no money.

Your monthly job overhead for insurance, job trailers, supervisory personnel and the like continue at their usual pace without interruption. They eat into your thin profit

margin. Then another delay. The plumbing subcontractor can’t pay the higher price for copper pipe and defaults. Without the plumber the project falls further behind.

Your costs continue to accrue while you scramble for a replacement plumber, but his price is much higher.

By now, your thin profit margin is gone, and the threat of liquidated damages is looming. You’re tapping into your line of credit and it’s nearly maxed out. With personal liability to the bank, you’re afraid that your years of hard work are about to come to naught. You start missing payments to your subcontractors and the surety is receiving notices of claim. Project default is on the horizon.

The above scenario is all too common in the construction industry. It develops from the misconception that a construction company is like a shark: it must always be moving forward or it will die. That false analogy has brought many successful businesses to their knees.

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solely for cash flow. You are virtually guaranteeing a losing proposition by doing so.

Better to price your bid correctly than to undercut the competition and lose money.

Keep in mind that you will be held to your bid and if a surety bond is required by the owner the indemnity agreement you signed with the surety is a very onerous agreement.

Most indemnity agreements call for personal liability on the owners and their spouses.

All of your personal assets are at risk.

If you are already in the soup with default looming, there are only a few things you can try. The contractor must look to slash its office overhead. Terminating longterm employees is painful, but may be necessary if the company is to survive. Any perks, such as cars, unnecessary insurance and the like must go.

The next difficult step is to go to the project owner and lay your problems on the table. Look closely at the contract language, there may be terms that give the owner discretion to issue a change order where delays occur that are beyond the contractor’s control. Even then, an owner’s discretion may be limited by its relationship with the lender. On many, if not most » CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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current construction projects, the lender has become a virtual partner with the project owner and the lender often has no sympathy for (or experience with) the problems on a construction project.

Even if your requests for assistance from the owner are fruitless, your openness with the owner can be beneficial if there is litigation down the line. A judge or jury may find that an intransigent owner who knows of the contractor’s predicament caused by matters beyond his control is entitled to little sympathy when the owner seeks recovery.

If there is a surety on the project, you can also ask for its financial assistance.

Again, it is absolutely necessary that the contractor facing default be completely open and honest with the surety. You will be asked to confirm the obligation assumed by the indemnity agreement you and your spouse executed. You will also be asked to pledge assets and in certain circumstances to liquidate those assets in order to fund the completion of the project. The earlier you take these steps the better.

If the project is still moving forward, the surety is more likely to consider funding its completion through its original contractor/ bond principal. If a project shuts down, the costs to complete skyrocket. Call for a job-site meeting, bringing all necessary parties together, including the owner, its lender, the surety and the key subcontractors.

Don’t look for sympathy. At that meeting, it is imperative to reach an agreement that results in completion of the project. When the work has been completed it is much easier to make deals with an owner who can now make use of his completed project with a surety who has capped its exposure and with subcontractors who have also limited their expenses and liabilities.

Finish the project if at all possible. Your options will increase. You may be in a position to take on a profitable project. You can make deals with your subcontractors to pay items over time and the same can be true for the surety. With the project incomplete, damages continue to accrue and will often spin out of control. The end result is bankruptcy.

Taking on a project at any cost in order to maintain cash flow can often be just that — any cost. Every experienced contractor knows that on every construction project there are unanticipated problems that arise.

There has to be a sufficient margin in every contract price to survive the ups and downs in the construction industry.

Neil B. Connelly is a partner with Brown, Gruttadaro, Gaujean & Prato PLLC in White Plains. He can be reached at 914-949-5300 or nconnelly@bggplaw.com.

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ighteen-month-old Baron Yerby may not be your typical corporate jet passenger.

But that didn’t prevent him from hitching a ride aboard global tech giant NCR’s private plane from New Jersey to Atlanta on April 14.

Thanks to Corporate Angel Network (CAN), a nonprofit organization that arranges free travel for cancer patients aboard corporate jets, he and his parents benefited from empty seats on the late-night flight.

And while the trip alone was a monumental occasion for the Yerbys, it also marked a significant milestone in Westchester-based CAN’s history as the 50,000th flight provided by the organization.

Like in Baron’s case, many of the patients the organization helps have run out of local treatment options.

At just 3 months old, Baron was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye cancer.

After doctors in his home city of Atlanta exhausted all treatment options available in the area, the only course of action was a procedure performed at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, some 900 miles away from the Yerby home.

These treatments will be ongoing for the foreseeable future, leaving Baron’s parents, Johnathan and Casey, to arrange monthly travel plans to Sloan Kettering.

Johnathan Yerby said that coordinating travel arrangements to New York is “a constant battle, besides the cancer.”

It was during one such trip to the hospital that the Yerbys learned about CAN through another family who had used its services. “(CAN) takes away one of the stresses,” Yerby said.

The organization traces its roots to Westchester in 1981 and a vision of three people.

Leonard M. Greene, founder and president of Safe Flight Instrument Corp., Priscilla Blum, a licensed commercial pilot who flew recreationally out of Westchester, and Jay N. Weinberg, then owner of a Mount Vernon-based Avis Car Rental franchise, together developed the idea of asking corporations to accept cancer patients as guest passengers.

All three had firsthand experience of the difficulties facing cancer patients and their families. Blum and Weinberg were each cancer survivors themselves, while Greene lost his wife to the disease.

Their idea grew into what is today a

The Yerbys board the NCR corporate plane to take Brandon to his cancer treatment in New York. This was the 50,000th patient flight for Westchester-based Corporate Angel Network.

staff of six, along with the help of 30 parttime volunteers, who work in an office at the Westchester County Airport to arrange more than 2,500 patient flights per year.

Executive Director Peter Fleiss hopes to bring renewed attention to the organization via the 50,000th flight, with the ultimate goal of letting cancer patients know they have options when faced with the often daunting task of arranging travel to receive treatment.

Still, coordinating flights for the roughly 500 patients per month who request assistance can prove difficult. The organization is usually able to fly about half of those who register.

“The problem is, we have more of a need than we have lift capacity,” Fleiss said.

Ultimately, the organization aims to make patients’ lives and the lives of their families, “considerably less stressful during a very difficult time.”

Along with reducing the emotional stress of travel on patients and their families, CAN allows patients to avoid germ-laden airports and planes.

In the Yerbys’ case, the ability to hitch a ride on the jet took away much of the usual stresses of commercial travel.

Compared with a commercial flight, which includes a 3-hour trip to the airport,

parking, and trying to keep a 1-year-old entertained, the experience flying with CAN was “so much better,” Yerby said.

“The flight over, (Baron) was so calm, so easy to deal with,” Yerby said, also noting that it was “so much easier for Baron, who tends to squirm and get feisty when we fly commercial, because he’s sitting on our laps and can’t move around.”

CAN also does not set any income limits for the patients it serves, something the Yerby family appreciates.

“We fall into a gap,” Yerby said, of having too high an income to qualify for aid from certain charities, while still being unable to shoulder the burden of mounting medical and travel expenses.

Fleiss said that the organization is interested in helping patients at all income levels, adding that “quite frankly, it would be difficult to draw a financial line” for potential patients.

Atlanta-based NCR has been working with CAN since 2010.

NCR is among the more than 500 corporations that participate in CAN’s program, including half of the Fortune 100 and many in the Fortune 500.

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shered in by the blasting strains of rock and roll hits from the Sixties, six small businesses and corporations were inducted into the Business Council of Westchester Hall of Fame recently in New Rochelle.

In keeping with the evening’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame theme, the annual awards event honored “business rock stars” from health care, banking, sports marketing, business consulting, education and retail building supplies before an audience of about 600 diners at the Glen Island Harbour Club.

Westchester Medical Center President and CEO Michael Israel accepted the Business Council’s Corporate Citizenship Award on behalf of WMC, which in the last decade has grown from a $500 million public benefits corporation with three hospitals on its Valhalla campus to a $1.2 billion regional health network with about 10,000 employees and 10 hospitals across eight counties, he said.

John Tolomer, president and CEO of The Westchester Bank, winner of the Business

Council’s Small Business Award for 2016, described the community bank’s struggle to survive the “financial meltdown” that began a few months after its founding in Yonkers in 2008. Initially operating from two double-wide trailers, the 56-employee bank now headquartered in White Plains operates five branches and its seeking a sixth location, Tolomer said. Its assets in seven years have grown from $39 million to more than $600 million while the bank’s lending has increased from $7 million to $410 million.

Wendy Wollner, founder and president of Balancing Life’s Issues in Ossining, received the Women in Business Award for her work promoting work-life balance in corporate training programs and lectures. Her 15-year-old company’s clients have included IBM, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America.

The College of Westchester, a for-profit degree-granting school in White Plains, received the Family-Owned Business Award.

Purchased by Ernest Sutkowski in 1973, when it was known as The Westchester Business Institute, the college has been owned by the same family for 43 years.

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Co., a retail building products center at 2 N. Water St. on the city’s riverfront, was honored with the Business Council Chairman’s Recognition Award. Founded in 1848, the business is one of the oldest retail lumberyards in the U.S. still owned by the same family, according to the Business Council.

Accepting the award was Jeffrey Dain, company president and great-great-grandson of the lumberyard’s founder, Nathaniel Dain.

Brandon Steiner, founder and CEO of Steiner Sports, a sports memorabilia and marketing business with about 100 employees in New Rochelle, described himself as a “serial entrepreneur” when accepting the Entrepreneurial Success Award for his company.

“Entrepreneurship is a risky proposition,” said Steiner, comparing his business career to piloting a sailboat when “I don’t know which way the wind is blowing, I don’t know where I am.”

The marketer of Yankee memorabilia dispensed extra advice beyond entrepreneurism: don’t eat any ballpark food until after the third inning.

“Before that it’s probably from the game before,” he said.

BUSINESS OF POLITICS TOPIC OF FORUM PUNDITS AND PRACTITIONERS, TWO CONSULTANTS and a politician, will offer the insiders’ view of the business side of political campaigns at Pace University on May 5.

“They will not talk about the issues per se,” said John Ravitz, executive vice president of the Business Council of Westchester, “but what’s involved in building the infrastructure of a campaign.”

The Business Council of Westchester and the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation are hosting the event.

The “Business of Politics” forum is also meant to stimulate long-term thinking. “We want people to start thinking,” Ravitz said,” Could my business play a role in a campaign?”

Speakers include Evan Stavisky, a political and legislative strategist for The Parkside Group in Albany and New York City; Bill O’Reilly, a principal in The November Team communications firm in South Salem, and Tim Bishop, a former Democatic congressman from Suffolk County.

The forum will be moderated by Ravitz and Laurence Gottlieb, president of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp.

It will be held from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Pace’s Pleasantville campus. Admission costs $25.

— Bill Heltzel

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BUSINESS JOURNALS IN BRIEF

WCA TO TALK FUTURE AT CONFERENCE THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY ASSOCIATION WILL HOST "Westchester: County of Tomorrow" on April 29, a conference focused on achieving smart economic growth as Westchester County emerges as a national hub for biotechnology and health technology.

The half-day conference will feature a keynote address titled “Seeing Around Corners: The Unseen Trends Shaping Our Future” by Dean Whittaker, CEO of Whittaker Associates and former managing director of industrial development for the state of Illinois.

The event will also hold a panel discussion with participants from across the country sharing their own experiences in the development and economic growth of their own hubs.

Speakers on the panel include: Seth Pinsky, former president of the NYC Economic Development Corporation under Mayor Michael Bloomberg; Jason Widen, co-founder of Innovate Raleigh; Mayor Andy Berke of Chattanooga; and Susan Dawson, executive director of E3 Alliance and former head of the Austin, Texas Chamber of Commerce.

Jerry Sanders, CEO of SkyTran, will lead a presentation discussing a new take on transportation via a mass transportation system based on magnetic levitation.

A second panel will feature business leaders sharing advice about leveraging public-private partnerships.

Speakers include: Andrew Peskoe, partner of Golenbock Eiseman Assor Bell & Peskoe LLP; Mary Scott Nabers, president and CEO of Strategic Partnerships, Inc.; Mark Strauss, senior partner of urban design firm FXFOWLE; and Christopher Fisher of Partner, Cuddy & Feder.

“This will be a terrific opportunity to learn from others as we access how far we’ve come and how best to move forward,” said Bill Mooney, president and CEO of the Westchester County Association.

The conference will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Renaissance Westchester Hotel at 80 West Red Oak Lane, West Harrison.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit westchester.org.

GREENWICH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS BUSINESS SHOWCASE

THE GREENWICH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is presenting its annual “Business & Culinary Showcase” on Thursday, April 28, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Road, Old Greenwich.

Business professionals, residents and those interested in supporting local businesses are invited to attend the event, at which more than 70 exhibitors and food vendors will present. Former CBS News correspondent Kendra Farn will serve as guest emcee.

The Chamber of Commerce will also host a membership drive at the showcase and raf-

fle prizes that include a studio tour of ABC-TV, a basket of wine, and Major League Baseball tickets.

Admission is $20 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members and the public. Tickets can be purchased at Greenwichchamber.com, by e-mail at greenwichchamber@greenwichchamber. com or by calling 203-869-3500.

CONNECTICUT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AFFILIATES CONSOLIDATE ON ONE WEBSITE

CONNECTICUT’S NINE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AFFILIATES have gathered their online presence in a new website, HabitatCT. org to further their collective mission of providing affordable housing in partner-

ship with eligible families.

Housatonic Habitat services 15 towns in Western Connecticut — Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, New Milford, New Canaan, New Fairfield, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Sherman, Washington, Weston and Wilton.

The new website will allow volunteers and supporters to find information and opportunities to donate or shop to support the organization.

For more information on how to get involved, contact info@housatonichabitat. org or 203-744-1340.

— Reece Alvarez, Aleesia Forni, Kevin Zimmerman

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WESTMED CONTINUES CONN. EXPANSION

ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES OF STAMFORD (OAS) is joining Westchester County-based Westmed Medical Group as part of the latter’s ongoing expansion into Connecticut.

Headquartered in Purchase, Westmed – a multispecialty group medical practice with over 300 physicians in 12 locations in Westchester and Fairfield counties – touts its “one-stop shopping” approach to medical care, which allows patients to consult with a number of internists and specialists during a single office visit.

“We’d spoken with Orthopaedic Associates off and on for a number of years,” said Richard Morel, Westmed’s co-medical director. “(OAS orthopedic surgeon) Andrew Haas is married to one of our internists, so they knew us well through that.”

Still, moving into Connecticut was delayed for some time as Westmed went about agreeing to contracts with the state’s various insurance carriers. Since that process was completed, it has opened a pair of facilities in Greenwich and a satellite office in Darien.

“We felt that now was the time to move further up into Stamford,” Morel said, noting that Westmed’s attraction to Fairfield is due to the similarities between the two counties’ populations, hospital structures and the fact that there is “no large independent physician-owned and physician-run group there.”

The 50-year-old Orthopaedic Associates will remain at 1281 East Main St. in Stamford, but patients will now benefit from the additional support that Westmed offers. That support includes on-staff operators working around the clock and access to the “My WESTMED” patient portal, which allows patients to schedule appointments, communicate with their physicians, view lab results, request referrals and renew prescriptions.

The system is part of what Morel says is Westmed’s “unfractionated medical care,” which obviates the sometimes cumbersome back-and-forth needed via numerous phone calls, faxes and other activities, to streamline the entire process.

“We are respectful of the patient’s time,” Morel said. “We offer a comprehensive level

of care and all the members of our care team communicate with each other regularly.”

OAS officially joins Westmed on July 11.

Morel said the group’s new Stamford foothold will likely lead to further expansion throughout Fairfield County.

MAMARONECK DOCTOR RE-ELECTED TO STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY POST

KIRA A. GERACI-CIARDULLO, AN ALLERGIST and immunologist in private practice in Mamaroneck, was re-elected speaker of the Medical Society of the State of New York at the organization’s 210th annual House of Delegates meeting this month in Tarrytown.

She is only the second woman elected to two terms in the post, according to the medical society.

In private practice for more than 30 years, Geraci-Ciardullo is on staff at NewYorkPresbyterian Hospital, Westchester Medical Center, Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital and White Plains Hospital, where she recently completed a five-year term as chief of allergy.

She holds academic positions at both Weill Medical College of Cornell University and

New York Medical College.

Geraci-Ciardullo earned her medical degree from the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons and received her residency training in pediatrics at New York Hospital, where she then completed a twoyear fellowship in allergy/immunology. She earned a master’s degree in public health from the New York Medical College School of Public Health.

In addition to her work for the state medical society, Geraci-Ciardullo has served as president of the Westchester County Medical Society, the Westchester Academy of Medicine and the Westchester Allergy Society. She has been part of the state medical society’s American Medical Association delegation for 11 years and serves on the AMA Council on Science and Public Health.

Geraci-Ciardullo’s husband, plastic surgeon Robert Ciardullo, is also an active member of the Medical Society of the State of New York and served as a delegate to its recent annual meeting in Westchester.

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indicated they plan to continue offering coverage through the exchange at least through next year.

In a move unrelated to UHC’s, MetLife will be exiting Access Health’s Small Business Exchange (SHOP) by the end of 2016 due to limited enrollment. “This will not affect current policy holders, whose service will remain unchanged for the duration of their plans,” said company spokeswoman Kim Friedman. “Off the exchange, MetLife will continue to offer a stand-alone dental plan in Connecticut that has been certified by Access Health as an Affordable Care Act-compliant stand-alone dental plan.”

As of April 11, United Healthcare had 1,477 Connecticut enrollees, representing 1.3 per-

cent of AHCT’s total enrollment. Sixty-one percent of those enrollees live in Fairfield County. In the small business market, United Healthcare had 18 employers representing 124 residents.

Relatively small figures, then, but some observers said their putative numerical insignificance has been overstated by others.

“A lot of press reports have taken the view that ‘this is just one insurance company,’” said Robert Laszewski, president of Health Policy and Strategy Associates, Inc., a policy and marketplace consulting firm. “That’s true — but it’s sitting on top of all the others who are losing their shirts.

“If the largest and most successful insurance company in the United States is not finding the Obamacare insurance exchange tenable,” he added, “that raises a lot of alarm bells.”

Laszewski noted that UHC’s move comes not just after its January announcement of nearly $1 billion in losses but also a report by global consulting firm McKinsey & Company stating that in 2014, insurers lost money in 41 states in the individual insurance market.

“Just because United Healthcare is pulling out is, in and of itself, not a huge deal,” said Seth J. Chandler, a professor at the University of Houston Law Center who has taught life and health insurance law for a number of years and served as a co-director of the Health Law & Policy Institute. “But if something like Blue Cross pulls out, it will be.

“But that kind of misses the point,” he continued. “This is a symptom of a much more fundamental, pervasive problem — that the insurers are losing a lot of money.”

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Indeed, the “affordable” part of the Affordable Care Act — long a point of debate — has come under greater scrutiny in the wake of a report in March by Blue Cross Blue Shield.

According to that insurer, recent enrollees in the state marketplace plans used up “significantly more medical services in their first year of coverage”; as a result, the costs associated with medical services for marketplace enrollees were 22 percent higher than those for other types of enrollees.

Chandler, whose feelings about Obamacare are made plain by the name of his blog, “ACA Death Spiral,” said that without major amendments — or an entirely new system put in place to replace it — the Affordable Care Act will end up “pretty catastrophically” for carriers and individuals alike.

“I think you’ll see other carriers get out” of the exchanges in the wake of United, he said. “But even if they stay in, what does it mean? At what price to consumers? They could raise rates by 25 to 30 percent.”

He went on to predict that, if left unaddressed, most consumers would no longer be able to afford “Gold” health insurance plans (where the carrier typically pays 80 percent of costs) or even “Silver” (where the carrier pays 70 percent) but would be faced with paying for “Bronze” HMO plans at much higher rates than they do now.

In Laszewski’s view, United’s move means that Obamacare is “unsustainable.” As a result of carriers’ skyrocketing rate increases to try to return to profitability, he said that he expects “an enormous amount of lobbying to get [the system] fixed. You’ve got to believe that it’s going to get fixed, because it has to be fixed.”

Meanwhile, non-AHCT giants Aetna and Anthem are unlikely to join UHC’s exodus. Although Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini expressed “serious concerns about the sustainability of the public exchanges” in February, Aetna and Anthem have both said they remain committed to the exchanges.

Then again, both companies are awaiting federal approval of proposed mergers: Anthem has proposed a $52.5 billion takeover of Cigna, while Aetna has proposed a $38.5 billion merger with Humana. “I don’t expect them to go anywhere or rock any boats,” said Laszewski.

As for the AHCT’s future, time will tell. One of its three remaining carriers, HealthyCT — a Wallingford-based co-operative that is sponsored by doctors and governed by members — lost $28 million in 2014 and well over $10 million last year, though CEO Ken Lalime has said he does not expect to turn a profit until 2017.

AHCT’s next open enrollment period begins Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 31, 2017.

APRIL 2016

Conversation Series is Flying High Roger Woolsey, a visionary entrepreneur who now heads one of the world’s largest private aviation service companies, will be the featured guest at the BCW’s People’s United Bank Leadership Conversation Series on May 17.

From left, Donnovan Beckford, Executive Director, Westchester-PutnamWorkforce Development Board; Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino; BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon; Putnam County Executive Mary Ellen Odell; BCW Chairman Anthony Justic; and William M. Mooney III, Director, Westchester County Office of Economic Development.

Youth Summit Builds Workplace Success More than 250 young people ages 16-24 received expert insight and motivation for finding success in the workplace at the fifth annual Westchester-Putnam Youth Summit, held March 23 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Among the highlights of the Youth Summit was the keynote address by Activate Movement Founder and President Lucinda Cross, who delivered a stirring message of hope and inspiration.

Ms. Cross discussed the importance of positive influences and perseverance in her transformation from federal prisoner to motivational speaker and best-selling author.

The Youth Summit, presented by The Business Council of Westchester, Westchester County, Putnam County and the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board, featured a full day of interactive activities and workshops aimed at providing attendees with employment skills and advice.

The theme of the event was “R.E.A.D.I, AIM, HIRE,” introducing Westchester County’s Workplace Attributes Initiative. Sponsored by the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board, the initiative provides training to prepare young adults for success in their first job.

BCW’S Rising Stars Will Shine June 16 Westchester’s best and brightest young professionals will take the stage June 16 for the Business Council of Westchester’s Annual Rising Stars Awards program. This year’s winners, who were announced April 12, are a talented and diverse group representing an impressive array of professions.

“The quantity and quality of this year’s nominees was second to none,” said Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester. “The 2016 winners are highly skilled, inspiring and diverse, and they represent a tremendous cross-section of organizations and industries. We’re thrilled to honor such an elite group of young professionals.”

The winners will be honored on June 16 during a reception at 800 Westchester Avenue in Rye Brook. News12 Westchester anchor/reporter Tara Rosenblum will reprise her role as emcee for the Rising Stars ceremony. For a complete listing of the 2016 Rising Stars, visit thebcw.org.

A seasoned aviator, Woolsey is CEO of Million Air, the third largest fixedbased operation chain in the world, providing upscale private aviation services to airports, individuals and corporate flight departments.

Million Air, which has operations at Westchester County Airport, provides aircraft charter, fuel, aircraft maintenance and support services across the U.S., Canada, South America, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia.

the youngest air carrier operator in U.S. history.

Woolsey started his first business “We are absolutely thrilled to have venture – Prestige Touring – at the Roger Woolsey as our featured guest age of 19. Prestige Touring catered for the next Leadership Conversation to flying rock & roll bands on music Series.

The remarkable story of his tours including Billy Joel, Sting, business career is truly inspiring. We Grateful Dead, Stevie Nicks, U2, all look forward to what is sure to Peter Frampton, Reba, Garth Brooks be a fascinating interview with one and Elton John. At the time, Woolsey today’s most interesting business was the youngest commercial pilot in leaders,” said Marsha Gordon, the nation, and still holds the title as

President and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester.

The May 17th event will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the Castle Hotel & Spa in Tarrytown. Tickets are $60 for members and $80 for future members. To purchase tickets or to learn more about the People’s United Bank Leadership Conversation Series event, visit thebcw.org or call 914-948-2110.

Program to Explore the Business of Politics Politics is a big business, generating billions of dollars each year for a wide range of industries – from consultants to ad agencies to media outlets. On Thursday, May 5, the Business Council of Westchester in partnership with Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC), will present a fascinating look at politics from a business perspective. Called “The Business of Politics,” the program will be held from 8:00 – 9:30 am at Pace University in Pleasantville.

explores the world of politics as a big business. We are also fortunate to have such a distinguished panel of speakers who bring many years of experience in the political world,” said BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon.

Admission for this program is $25. To learn more about this and other BCW programs visit www.thebcw.org or call 914-948-2110.

The program, which is part of the BCW’s Political Leadership Series, will feature an impressive panel of political pundits and practitioners that includes Evan Stavisky of The Parkside Group; Bill O’Reilly of The November Team and former U.S. Congressman Tim Bishop. Co-moderators are BCW Executive Vice President and COO John Ravitz and Laurence Gottlieb, President and CEO of HVEDC. “We are very pleased to partner with HVEDC in presenting this timely and enlightening program that

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Bronx company plans move to Danbury

BY DIRK PERREFORT

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onnecticut may not be considered the best state in the union for business, but at least one New York City company owner has decided to call it home.

Steve Gottesman, owner and founder of Opportunity Buying based in the Bronx, recently confirmed the company will be moving its operations this spring to an industrial building on Great Pasture Road after more than 25 years of operating out of New York City.

Gottesman, who lives in Westchester County, said he often visits the Danbury area during the weekends, including shopping trips to the Danbury Fair mall. When it was time for an expansion, he said, Danbury was the perfect location.

“Connecticut may not be the first go-to location for everyone, but we really love Danbury and the surrounding area,” he said.

“The area will offer us some good opportunities for new hires as we continue our growth, and we also like the services that are available

in the surrounding area. The suburban and country feel the Danbury area offers is also really appealing to me. It makes going to work every day kind of pleasant.”

According to Cushman & Wakefield, the company recently signed a 10-year lease for about 56,000 square feet of warehouse and office space on Great Pasture Road. The com-

THE COMPANY, WHICH SPECIALIZES IN THE REMARKETING OF CLOSEOUTS AND EXCESS INVENTORIES, IS HOPING TO HIRE AS MANY AS 15 NEW EMPLOYEES WHEN IT COMPLETES THE MOVE. pany, which specializes in the remarketing of closeouts and excess inventories, is hoping to hire as many as 15 new employees when it completes the move.

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Opportunity Buying, a Bronx-based company, signed a lease for 56,000 square feet at 2 Great Pasture Road in Danbury.

Photo by Carol Kaliff / Hearst Connecticut Media.

Opportunity Buying,” Frank Brown, senior director at Cushman & Wakefield, said in a statement. “We set a competitive price for this quality industrial facility and are pleased to have attracted a company of the stature of Opportunity Buying. We expect to be announcing other new tenants for the remaining 20,000 square feet soon.”

The building is across the street from the FuelCell Energy headquarters in the southern end of Danbury. Opportunity Buying hopes to complete its relocation by August.

Dirk Perrefort is a reporter for Hearst Connecticut Media Group. He can be reached at dperrefort@newstimes.com.

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THELIST: LARGEST EMPLOYERS

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Fairfield County

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Ranked by number of employees.

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Company Name Address Area code: 203, unless otherwise noted Website

Top Executive Title Year company established

Deloitte

Catherine Engelbert CEO 1893 Thomas B. Mangas CEO 1930 Ursula Burns Chairman and CEO 1980 Ross McEwan President and CEO 1727 James Smith President and CEO 1799 Paul Fonteyne President and CEO 1885 Deirdre Mahlan President, Diageo North America 1997 Tom Rutledge President and CEO 1993

695 E. Main St., Stamford 06901 708-4000 • deloitte.com

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.

1 StarPoint, Stamford 06902 964-6000 • starwoodhotels.com

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Xerox

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Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Americas

45 Glover Ave., Norwalk 06856 602-5700 • xerox.com 600 Washington Blvd., Stamford 06109 897-2700 • rbs.com

Thomson Reuters

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1 Station Place, Stamford 06902 539-8000 • thomsonreuters.com

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900 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield 06877 798-9988 • boehringer-ingelheim.com

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Diageo North America

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801 Main Ave., Norwalk 06851 229-2100 • diageo.com

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9 Commerce Road, Newtown 06470 888-438-2427 • charter.com

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Charter Communications Inc. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.

Daniel Schultz President 1923

(A Lockheed Martin company) 6900 Main St., Stratford 06614 386-4000 • sikorsky.com

Pitney Bowes Inc.

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3001 Summer St., Stamford 06926 356-5000 • pitneybowes.com/us

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2131 Hillside Road, Unit 3088, Storrs 06269 860-486-4900 • uconn.edu

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University of Connecticut *

Nestlé Waters North America

900 Long Ridge Road, Building No. 2, Stamford 06902 888-747-7437 • nestle-watersna.com

Ethan Allen Inc.

25 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury 06811 846-9545 • ethanallen.com

People's United Bank

850 Main St., Bridgeport 06604 338-0300 • peoples.com

Cartus Corp.

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40 Apple Ridge Road, Danbury 06810 205-3400 • cartus.com

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2800 Main St., Bridgeport 06606 576-6000 • stvincents.org

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St. Vincent’s Medical Center Bridgeport Hospital

William Jennings President and CEO 1878

(Part of Yale New Haven Health) 267 Grant St., Bridgeport 06610 384-3000 • bridgeporthospital.com

Danbury Hospital

(Member of Western Connecticut Health Network) 24 Hospital Ave., Danbury 06810 739-7000 • danburyhospital.org

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Marc B. Lautenbach President and CEO 1920 Susan Herbst President 1880 Tim Brown President and CEO, Nestlé Waters North America 2002 M. Farooq Kathwari CEO 1932 Michael J. Casparino President, Northern Connecticut 1842 Kevin J. Kelleher President and CEO 1970 Stuart G. Marcus President and CEO, St. Vincent's Heath Services 1903

Stew Leonard's

100 Westport Ave., Norwalk 06581 847-7214 • stewleonards.com

Greenwich Hospital

(Part of Yale New Haven Health) 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 06830 863-3000 • greenwichhospital.org

Norwalk Hospital

(Member of Western Connecticut Health Network) 34 Maple St., Norwalk 06850 852-2000 • norwalkhospital.org

Western Connecticut State University 181 White St., Danbury 06810 877-837-9278 • wcsu.edu

Ability Beyond

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4 Berkshire Blvd., Bethel 06801 775-4700 • abilitybeyonddisability.org

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1241 E. Main St., Stamford 06902 352-8600 • wwe.com

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (WWE)

Number of employees

Type of company

225,000

Private

Accounting firm

181,400

Public

Global hotel and leisure

140,000+

Public

Information technology and services

100,000

Public

Financial services

53,000

Public

Information technology and services

47,700

Private

Pharmaceuticals

33,000

Public

Alcoholic beverage manufacturer

23,000

Public

Telecommunications

18,000

Public

Aircraft manufacturer

15,000

Public

Global technology

9,861

Educational

Research university offering undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees

7,500

Public

Bottled water manufacturer

5,000

Public

Manufacturer and retailer of home furnishings and accessories

5,000

Public

State-chartered savings bank

2,900

Private

Global relocations solutions

2,770

Nonprofit

Teaching, acute care and tertiary hospital

2,600

Nonprofit

Acute care hospital

Nonprofit

Regional medical center and university teaching hospital

Private

Chain of five supermarkets and one liquor store

1,783

Nonprofit

Hospital and health care services

1,534

Nonprofit

Acute care community teaching hospital

1,118

Public

University offering associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees

1,100

Nonprofit

Health and human services organization for people with disabilities

895

Public

Global entertainment

John M. Murphy President and CEO, 2,600 Western Connecticut Health Network 1885 Stew Leonard Jr. 2,226 President and CEO 1969 Norman G. Roth President 1903 John M. Murphy, President and CEO, Western Connecticut Health Network 1893 John B. Clark President 1903 Thomas H. Fanning President and CEO 1953, relocated to area 1980 Vincent K. McMahon Chairman and CEO 1980

Brief Description

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THELIST: LARGEST EMPLOYERS

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Westchester County and The Hudson Valley

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Ranked by number of employees.

Company Name Address Area code: 914, unless otherwise noted Website

Top Executive Title Year company established

IBM Corp.

Virginia Rometty Chairman, president and CEO 1911 Indra K. Nooyi Chairman of the board and CEO 1965 Philip Blake President, Bayer Corp.

1979 Ronald den Elzen President and CEO 1864 Shigetaka Momori, Chairman and CEO 1934 James P. Gorman CEO 1935 John Y. Kim President and chief investment officer 1845 Larry D. Young President and CEO 2008 John McAvoy Chairman and CEO 1823, relocated to area 1936 Ajay Banga President and CEO 1966 Denise L. Ramos President and CEO 1920 Michael D. Israel President and CEO 1917 Edward C. Halperin Chancellor and CEO 1860 Leonard S. Schleifer Founder, President and CEO 1988

1

1 New Orchard Road, Armonk 10504 499-1900 • ibm.com

2

700 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase 253-2000  pepsico.com

3

555 White Plains Road, Tarrytown 10591 366-1800 • healthcare.bayer.com

4

PepsiCo Inc.

Bayer HealthCare Heineken USA

360 Hamilton Ave., No. 1103, White Plains, NY 10601 681-4100 • heinekenusa.com

Fujifilm Holdings America Corp.

5

200 Summit Lake Drive, Valhalla 10595 789-8100 • fujifilmusa.com

6

2000 Westchester Ave., Purchase 10577 225-5510 • morganstanley. Com

Morgan Stanley & Co.

7

New York Life Insurance Co.

8

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc.

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777 Westchester Ave., Fourth floor, White Plains 10604 253-7000 • newyorklife.com

55 Hunter Lane, Elmsford 10523 846-2300 • drpeppersnapplegroup.com

Consolidated Edison Inc.

511 Theodore Fremd Ave., Rye 10601 800-752-3500 • coned.com

MasterCard

2000 Purchase St., Purchase 10577 249-2000 • mastercard.com

ITT Corp.

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1133 Westchester Ave., White Plains 10604 641-2000 • itt.com

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100 Woods Road, Valhalla 10595 493-7000 • westchestermedicalcenter.com

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Westchester Medical Center New York Medical College

40 Sunshine Cottage Road, Valhalla 10595 594-4000 • nymc.edu

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.

777 Old Saw Mill River Road, Tarrytown 10591 847-7000 • regeneron.com

Pace University

861 Bedford Road, Pleasantville 10570 78 N. Broadway, White Plains 10603 800-874-PACE • pace.edu

White Plains Hospital

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41 E. Post Road, White Plains 10601 681-0600 • wphospital.org

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1 Stew Leonard Drive, Yonkers 10710 375-4700 • stewleonards.com

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Stew Leonard's

St. John's Riverside Hospital

967 N. Broadway, Yonkers 10701 964-4444 • riversidehealth.org

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Universal American

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New York Power Authority

44 S. Broadway, White Plains 10601 934-0700 • universalamerican.com

123 Main St., White Plains 10601 681-6200 • nypa.gov

Phelps Memorial Hospital Center

701 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow 10591 366-3000 • phelpshospital.org

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NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital

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Indian Point Energy Center

55 Palmer Ave., Bronxville 10708 787-1000 • nyplawrence.org

Broadway, Buchanan 10511 736-8000 • entergy-nuclear.com • safesecurevital.com

Stephen J. Friedman President 1906 Susan Fox President and CEO 1893 Stew Leonard Jr. President and CEO 1969 Ron J. Corti President and CEO 1869 Richard A. Barasch Chairman and CEO 1992 Gil C. Quiniones President and CEO 1931 Daniel Blum President and CEO 1955 Michael J. Fosina President 1909 Jeff S. Forbes Executive vice president and chief nuclear officer 1962

Number of employees

Type of company

Brief Description

386,558

Public

National technology and consulting

263,000

Public

National manufacturer, marketer and distributor of snack foods and beverages

102,168

Public

A research company specializing in the development of new molecules for use in health products and solutions

85,000+

Public

Global alcoholic beverage manufacturer and brewer

79,235

Public

Holding company for Fujifilm Group, including FUJIFILM Corp., Fuji Xerox Co. Ltd. and Toyama Chemical Co. Ltd.

55,802

Public

Financial services

21,000

Public

Insurance

19,000

Public

Producer of flavored beverages

14,601

Public

Energy-delivery company that provides utilities, including electric, steam and gas services

10,300

Public

Technology company in the global payments business

9,400

Public

Manufacturer of technology solutions for energy, transportation and industrial markets

5,000+

Nonprofit

Hospital and health care services

3,101

Educational

Medical college and academic and biomedical research institution offering advanced degrees

2,925

Public

Pharmaceutical company specializing in products for serious medical conditions

2,510

Educational

Private, coeducational university offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs

2,339

Nonprofit

Hospital and health care organization partnered with Montefiore Health System

2,226

Private

Chain of five supermarkets and one liquor store

2,215

Nonprofit

Hospital and health care organization

2,100

Public

New York Stock Exchange company providing health benefits to people covered by Medicare and/or Medicaid

1,600+

Government agency

State public power organization

1,600+

Nonprofit

Acute care hospital

1,500

Nonprofit

Hospital and health care services

1,000

Public

Nuclear energy provider and power plant owned and operated by Entergy Corp.

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Rebranding — » » From page 16

Group as Norwalk has more attractions than can be captured in a single catchphrase, he said.

“There are a lot of cities nationally that can hang their hat on maritime and waterfront and we were not going to be another Mystic, because we are not another Mystic,” he said. “We have more to offer.”

“We solved the problem by making the slogan, the ‘Sound of Connecticut’, playing off Long Island Sound, but also having all the support materials and media play off of that – the sound of education, entertainment, dining, business, success, discovery,” he said.

“This gave us an opportunity to extend all

those different offerings and benefits that Norwalk has and sets us apart.”

It was by no means an easy task, Esposito said.

From the beginning, challenges faced the Zunda Group. With clients such as Barbasol, Newman’s Own and Chobani, Zunda’s core competency is in rebranding consumer good products and it has never worked on a municipality-sized project such as with Norwalk.

One of the first questions raised in the competitive bidding process to select the city’s new marketing company was why the Zunda Group should be trusted with the rebranding having no experience with similar projects.

“My response was about five or seven years ago no one knew what Greek yogurt

was and the founder of Chobani came to us and said I need a package,” Esposito said.

“Our job is to take the unknown and make it known – make it understood. We launched Chobani and what happened is he is the number one selling brand and now Greek yogurt is a category.”

While Esposito believes the rebranding has been a success, the company’s work with the city isn’t done, he said.

The 35-year-old company has been in the city for the last 20 years, and following the launch of the city’s new brand, has signed on to remain as a consultant with the city to advise the rebranding as it continues.

“We are attached to this town and this project more than on just a business level,” he said. “I feel more connected to Norwalk now more than ever.”

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he Stamford-based Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy (ACGT) has announced a shift in leadership with co-founder and president Barbara Netter handing over the organization’s reins to John Walter, former CEO of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

“I am thrilled to be coming on board to lead the vision and direction of ACGT,” Walter said. “ACGT’s focus in cell, gene and immunotherapy for uncovering treatments for all cancer, as well as the remarkable people that make up the board and scientific advisory council, were major considerations as to why I came on board. This is truly an incredible time to be working in cancer research with significant breakthroughs on the way for patients.”

In his previous work with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Walter held several executive positions over 18 years with the organization in addition to prior experience as the director of financial planning and budgeting for the March of Dimes.

Netter co-founded ACGT with her husband, Edward, in 2001 after their daughterin-law’s death from breast cancer. Edward Netter died in 2011. They were inspired to create the nation’s only nonprofit dedicated to cell and gene therapies after attending a lecture on gene therapy by Savio Woo, chairman of the Department of Gene and Cell Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. The doctor went on to chair ACGT’s scientific advisory council and held that position for 14 years before retiring in 2015.

Under the Netters’ leadership the alliance has funded dozens of scientific grants in the U.S. and Canada to conduct and accelerate innovative cancer research totaling $26.4 million in funding.

This funding contributed to breakthrough cancer research on successfully treating leukemia through gene therapy that was pioneered by Carl June at the University of Pennsylvania and Michel Sadelain at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

According to the Alliance, Netter hopes Walter will move the alliance to the next level of scientific funding of cancer research and possibly develop pivotal partnerships with important biotech companies that are now taking notice of cell, gene and immunotherapy treatments for cancer.

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Commercial Banking

Tax policy in flux for U.S. corporations

BY BILL HELTZEL

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ventually, Main Street USA feels the repercussions of corporate tax avoidance practices, but lately those effects have become more uncertain.

“Taxes are reflective of our lives, our politics and real economic realities,” said Helen Mangano, a securities and finance lawyer in Bronxville.

While there is broad agreement that tax avoidance strategies are harming the economy, political gridlock in Washington has stalled efforts to address the problems.

The consequences can be seen with Pfizer Inc., the New York City-based pharmaceutical company that produces vaccines and operates a large research and development center in Pearl River in Rockland County.

Pfizer was in the process of acquiring Allergan Plc, a drug maker based in Dublin, Ireland, for $152 billion. That merger collapsed after the U.S. Treasury issued regulations on April 4 that made the transaction unattractive.

The Pfizer-Allergan deal would have been the biggest ever tax inversion, a controversial but legal technique that corporations use to lower their tax bills.

Pfizer’s plan was to reincorporate in Ireland, essentially relinquishing its U.S. “citizenship.”

Individuals who give up citizenship still have to pay U.S. taxes for ten years, Mangano said. Not so with corporations.

In the typical inversion, the corporation takes advantage of a lower foreign tax rate by establishing its home abroad, on paper, while continuing to manage and control the company from the U.S. Inversions often use a related strategy called “earnings stripping.” The foreign-controlled corporation loans money to its U.S. subsidiary for operational expenses. Interest payments are deducted from overall earnings and are not taxable.

The U.S. taxes American corporation profits wherever they are earned in the world. But the foreign earnings are not taxed until they are returned to the U.S. So American corporations are holding more than a trillion dollars in earnings off-

shore, to delay or avoid paying U.S. taxes.

The Treasury issued a temporary rule making it harder for an American company to reincorporate abroad. It also proposed a rule that would classify foreign loans to American subsidiaries as equity instead of debt, removing the tax deduction.

“Predictably, Washington is trying to address symptoms without really dealing with the serious underlying issue,” said Ralph Kessler, a corporate and securities lawyer for Hinman, Howard & Kattell Attorneys in White Plains, and an adjunct professor at Hagen School of Business at Iona College.

“U.S. tax policy is out of synch and not competitive with the rest of the world,” he said.

The top corporate tax rate in the U.S. is 35 percent. The average tax rate among developed countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, excluding the U.S., is about 29 percent.

Ireland’s corporate rate is 12.5 percent.

Critics of the high tax rate say it distorts corporate investment decisions. Foreign corporations are less likely to invest in the U.S. American corporations are more likely to invest overseas. The Treasury and state governments get less tax revenue.

If corporations could bring back foreign earnings at a lower tax rate, Kessler said, “they could expand here, there would be more jobs and the economy would grow faster.”

Treasury was right to curtail inversions, said Philip G. Cohen, a retired vice president of tax at Unilever United States, and an associate professor of taxation at Pace University Lubin School of Business. Congress has failed to act, he said, and the government had to send a message to stop an abusive tax avoidance practice.

He said the high corporate tax not only hurts U.S. companies with global operations, it burdens smaller U.S. companies that don’t have foreign operations to use for tax avoidance techniques.

The proposed rule that would treat a company’s foreign debt as equity goes too far, he said. But putting an end to taxation of foreign earnings of American corporations, as some reformers have advocated,

would encourage companies to move jobs and investments outside of the U.S. “If Singapore decides to offer a tax holiday,” Cohen asked, “why would you put up an R&D facility in Tarrytown?”

“I want to encourage investments in the U.S. I want to make the U.S. business friendly, while at the same time curtailing abuses.”

The Treasury rules have been characterized as stopgap measures to slow down the pace of inversions. There is widespread agreement that comprehensive tax reform is needed.

Cohen said the tax base should be broad-

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ened and the statutory rates lowered. But he has written elsewhere that there is little appetite in the current Congress to change a tax system that opens the campaign donation spigot. Maybe next year, if a Democrat is elected president and Democrats control the Senate, a reform bill can be negotiated with a Republican House.

Kessler said neither Democrats nor Republicans can vote for something that helps big business in this election year. After the election, he thinks the two parties might be able to work on tax reform.

“That’s politics,” he said.

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eneral Electric’s exit from the banking business is complete, with the company finalizing the sale of GE Capital Bank’s U.S. deposits to Goldman Sachs. GE Capital Bank is now called GS Bank.

The deal, approved by federal regulators in March, includes GE Capital transferring $16 billion in online deposits to Goldman’s GS Bank USA. With the completion of the sale, Goldman – the investment banking firm often criticized for its role in the 2008 economic crisis, in part because it posted record profits in 2009 on the heels of the federal bailout – is in the midst of trying to partially reinvent itself by moving focus away from its traditional customer base of institutions and toward individuals.

As of April 18, GS Bank was allowing individuals to make online deposits to savings accounts of as little as $1, as compared with the $10 million minimum it reportedly requires for large companies.

GE’s exit from the banking marketplace is looking particularly well timed in the face of Goldman’s first-quarter results, which showed revenue at $6.34 billion – compared with $10.62 billion for the first quarter of 2015. The figures mark Goldman’s fourth straight quarter of profit declines.

The investment banking firm is taking the great leap into online deposits in its increasing efforts to attract consumers in addition to its core business.

“This transaction increases the funding diversification and strengthens the liquidity profile of Goldman Sachs and GS Bank,” said Robin Vince, treasurer of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. “We are pleased to add the capability for accepting online deposits, a strategic priority for the firm and for GS Bank.”

GS Bank, chartered in New York state, in addition to assuming $16 billion of deposits, also picked up approximately 140,000 retail customers. The company’s new website, gsbank.com, currently offers online savings accounts (with rates of 1.05 percent APY) and certificates of deposits with terms from six months to six years.

Besides trying to attract consumers, the website is also looking to draw small businesses – a group that previously had been

fairly anathema to the Wall Street titan.

A video on the home page promotes its “10,000 Small Businesses” program, which it says “provides access to education, capital and business support.” Online calculators and in-house articles offering tips and other investing information are also available.

“We are committed to providing our new online deposit customers the high level of service they have come to expect,” said Esta Stecher, GS Bank CEO. “GS Bank will continue to offer smart, simple savings products backed by the skilled and knowledgeable team joining us from GE Capital Bank.”

For all the bright talk, Goldman Sachs itself has been taking financial hits for the past several quarters, with CFO Harvey Schwartz fielding sometimes sharp questions from analysts and investors in the wake of the company’s release of its disappointing first-quarter results. The quarter’s revenues of $6.34 billion were reportedly the lowest for any first quarter since CEO Lloyd Blankfein took charge in 2006.

Schwartz told the group that Goldman remains committed to being flexible in its approach to a fast-changing landscape. “If we felt like there is a client segment or transaction we could do that would benefit our shareholders and we could deliver to those clients, we would do it,” he said. “We’re open-minded.”

Meanwhile, last month GE – in the midst of relocating from Fairfield to Boston – announced that it was selling its GE Asset Management division in Stamford to Bostonbased asset management firm State Street Corp. for a reported $485 million. State Street has indicated the office’s 275 employees will remain in Stamford.

In yet another deal with potential regional implications, Wells Fargo – which in March completed the purchase of the North American portions of GE Capital’s Commercial Distribution Finance and Vendor Finance businesses as well as a portion of its Corporate Finance business, totaling $27.4 billion of assets – reportedly plans to move those employees into Danbury’s Lee Farm Corporate Park.

Calls to confirm that report to Fairfieldbased Summit Development, which co-owns the property, went unreturned. A Wells Fargo spokeswoman would say only that “At this time, we cannot comment on this matter.”

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BUSINESS JOURNALS IN BRIEF

PYRAMID HEALTHCARE ADDS SECOND N.C.-BASED HEALTH CARE FACILITY Clearview Capital Fund II’s portfolio company Pyramid Healthcare Inc. has completed its acquisition of Real Recovery of Asheville (N.C.) Inc., which provides sober living accommodations for men aged 18-28 who are transitioning from substance abuse recovery to independence.

The deal is Old Greenwich-based Pyramid’s fifth add-on acquisition under Fund II’s ownership and its second in North Carolina; it joins Asheville’s October Road Inc., a Pyramid treatment facility that provides outpatient addiction and mental health treatment services.

“The acquisition of Real Recovery is a continuation of our strategy to augment Pyramid’s rapid organic growth with strategic acquisitions,” said Matt Blevins, principal of Clearview Capital. He added that the company plans to complete other acquisitions in its core states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and North Carolina, as well as in new territories.

FLORIO JOINS GREATER HUDSON BANK AS VP

Greater Hudson Bank, a commercial bank operating in the counties of Westchester, Rockland and Orange, appointed Timothy A. Florio as senior vice president, chief lending officer.

Florio joins Greater Hudson Bank with nearly 20 years experience in credit, commercial lending and business banking.

As the chief lending officer, Florio will be

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responsible for monitoring and controlling the day-to-day operations, business development and market activities of the loan department, along with actively participating in guiding senior management with planning and strategizing.

Prior to joining Greater Hudson, he was most recently a senior vice president, commercial market manager for Westchester,

Connecticut and the Bronx markets at HSBC Bank.

ULSTER SAVINGS BANK PROMOTES JANASIEWICZ

Ulster Savings Bank announced the promotion of Michael Janasiewicz to assistant vice president of bank operations at its Kingston headquarters.

Janasiewicz joined Ulster Savings Bank

in 2001. He holds a Master of Business Administration from The College of Saint Rose in Albany.

He is currently attending the Ulster Leadership Development Institute, a leadership skill development program provided by the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce, and will graduate in June.

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THE FLEMING REPORT

BY DEVON FLEMING

M&A outlook and trends in 2016

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n my last article, I reported on the record high level of activity in mergers and acquisitions in 2015, focusing on deals valued at $50 million or more. That activity was a function of low interest rates, economic stability, a stronger stock market and balance sheets, demographics and overall growth acquisition strategies. We are seeing some of the same factors in early 2016 as well.

In general, the outlook for the year looks strong and companies are on a mission to grow. Many industries are incorporating M&A into their strategy as a growth vehicle, particularly in those industries

where disruption is a good thing.

The key drivers for this positive outlook in M&A growth are an environment of prolonged low interest rates and low inflation. These key economic factors are causing many industries to continue consolidating, which serves to reduce excess capacity and increase profitability, which results from economies of scale and scope.

Since 2008 and the Great Recession, we have been in a period of slow economic growth, low inf lation, minimal wage growth and overcapacity. While last year saw improvements in the economy,

a strong stock market and better corporate balance sheets, corporations are still struggling to grow their top lines and many have improved by becoming more efficient, thus improving their bottom line.

While periods of a growing and robust economy are reflected in an increase in inflation — prices of goods and services rise with time — during times of low or no inflation, the economy is flat and interest rates tend to stay low. Low rates, while bad for investors, are good for those who wish to borrow money, which circles us back to why M&A grows.

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tive to organic growth, particularly when financing is inexpensive. With cheaper financing, due to low rates and low inflation, M&A is expected to continue to grow, and with some buyers — private equity groups — demand has even become pent up. There is more than $1 trillion in “dry powder,” money ready, willing and eager to be put to work, by private equity managers who are required to buy privately held firms with growth potential in order to generate return on investment promised to their investors.

On the sell side, you have similar growth issues driven by low rates and low inflation, and sellers are interested in the strategic partnership offered by a larger acquirer. They are finding similar interest in inorganic growth by seeking to be acquired, which offers access to additional resources and other growth potential.

In addition, demographics play a part in M&A deals. With baby boomers looking to retire, there is more demand on the sell side as well.

Depending on the industry, one can draw additional conclusions which all point toward additional growth in deals.

Acquisitions have been motivated by add-ons to existing portfolio companies and customer base and other acquisitions are driven to capture changing customer behaviors, new geographical and demographic areas, increased delivery platforms with technology or innovations.

As all industries seek to gain access to the latest technological advances, tech companies continue to create the most investment opportunities for both buyers and sellers.

For those feeling less positive, there are always exceptions, such as in the energy sector where pre-stage M&A activity suggests lower deal activity. Additionally, there are other factors that could point to a slowing in growth throughout the year.

Many sellers believe that the M&A market has peaked and many buyers have concerns with valuation.

While the large amount of private equity dry powder is good for sellers, it has flooded the buyer pool and in general, there are an ever increasing number of players in the deal making industry.

Devon Fleming is a senior adviser at VR Mergers and Acquisitions in New Haven. She can be reached at 203-772-3773, ext. 105.

FACTS & FIGURES BANKRUPTCIES MANHATTAN Hamilton’s Soda Foundation LLC. 51 Bank St., New York 10014.

Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented

by Gabriel Del Virginia. Filed: April 15. Case no. 16-10915-scc.

Minerva Hospitality Group LLC. 302-304 W. 4th St., New York 10014.

Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented

by Gabriel Del Virginia. Filed: April 14. Case no. 16-10912-scc.

RD Rice Construction Inc. 32 W. 128 St., Apt. 3, New York 10027. Chapter 7, voluntary. Represented by Alissa K. Piccione. Filed: April 13. Case no.

16-10898-shl.

TBA Global LLC f.k.a. TBA Global Events LLC. 220 W. 42 St., 10th floor, New York 10036. Represented by Alan D. Halperin. Filed: April 14. Case no. 16-10914-mew.

POUGHKEEPSIE KNM Sheet Metal Inc. 64 Maple St., Beacon 12508. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Thomas Genova. Filed: April 14. Case no. 1635698-cgm.

COURT CASES Angel Electronic Construction Inc. Filed by the United States of America. Action: foreclosure. Attorney: Stephen Seungkun Cha-Kim. Filed: April 18. Case no. 7:16-cv-02870.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Sandra Gideon.

Action: diversity-product liability.

Attorney: B. Kristian W. Rasmussen III. Filed: April 18. Case no. 7:16-cv02860-CS.

Items appearing in the Westchester 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: Bob Rozycki c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 3 Westchester Park Drive, Suite G7 White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: 694-3600 • Fax: 694-3680

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Natalys E. Lopez.

Action: diversity-product liability.

Attorney: Douglas E. Chabot. Filed: April 19. Case no. 7:16-cv-02881.

Ramapo Local Development Corp. Filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Action: securities fraud. Attorneys: Andrew Matthew Calamari, Daniel Loss and Alexandra Mircea Vasilescu. Filed: April 14. Case no. 7:16-cv-02779.

ON THE RECORD

177-179 Ashburton LLC, Yonkers.

Seller: City of Yonkers. Property: 179 Ashburton Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $150,000. Filed April 13.

Fannie Mae. Seller: Gillian McGoey, White Plains. Property: 277 Lincoln Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $305,629. Filed April 11.

OWB REO LLC, Pasadena, Calif.

Seller: Paul J. Noto, Mamaroneck.

Property: 70 Croton Terrace, Yonkers.

Amount: $647,350. Filed April 14.

204 Spring Street Associates LLC, Chappaqua. Seller: Douglas Sperber, Croton-on-Hudson. Property: 204/206 Spring St., Ossining.

Amount: $500,000. Filed April 14.

Fannie Mae. Seller: Kevin H. Cohen, White Plains. Property: 3408 Deerhunt St., Yorktown. Amount: $364,357. Filed April 12.

Pale Horse FB LLC, New York City.

Seller: Leticia Arzu, Mount Vernon.

Property: 130-93 Glenwood Ave., Unit 93, Yonkers. Amount: $111,071.

Filed April 12.

300 Main 1C LLC, Bayside. Seller: Omar Cumberbatch, White Plains.

Property: 300 Main St., 1C, White Plains.

Amount: $241,250. Filed April 15.

Fannie Mae. Seller: Robert Alan Korren, White Plains. Property: 777 N. MacQuesten Parkway, Apt. 105, Mount Vernon. Amount: $461,377.

Filed April 12.

A and R Promotions LLC, White Plains. Seller: Christopher Meagher, White Plains. Property: 318 Locust St., Mount Vernon. Amount: $214,932. Filed April 14.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: David James Peck, Harrison. Property: 106 Valentine St., Mount Vernon. Amount: $748,916.

Filed April 14.

Above $1 million

Acqua Capital LLC, White Plains.

Seller: Kenneth L. Bunting, White Plains. Property: 77 Smith Ave., Mount Kisco. Amount: $251,000.

Filed April 15.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: Eugene P. Grimes, White Plains. Property: 9 Waller Ave., Ossining. Amount: $262,656. Filed April 15.

B and G Associates, Yonkers.

Seller: 36 Hamilton LLC, Jefferson Valley. Property: 36 Hamilton Road, Greenburgh. Amount: $2.9 million.

Filed April 12.

Armonk Pond House LLC, White Plains. Seller: Michael Carpenito, Bedford. Property: 26 School St., North Castle. Amount: $918,000.

Filed April 14.

Fotini LLC, Bronxville. Seller: George Roca, Dobbs Ferry. Property: 197 Warburton Ave., Yonkers.

Amount: $410,000. Filed April 11.

SDI Wireless LLC. Filed by Locus Telecommunications Inc. Action: breach of contract. Attorney: Clifford Kelley Williams. Filed: April 15.

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BuckBear LLC, Rye. Seller: Anne M. McCarthy, Rye. Property: 24 Central Ave., Rye. Amount: $1.1 million.

Filed April 14.

AVAM Partners LLC, Scarsdale.

Seller: 28 Garden LLC, Scarsdale.

Property: 28 Garden Road, Scarsdale.

Amount: $209,588. Filed April 15.

JDM Realty WP LLC, New York City. Seller: David Ehret, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Property: 10 City Place, No. 20B, White Plains. Amount: $800,000. Filed April 13.

Epic Renaissance LLC, New York City. Seller: 7 Renaissance Owner LLC, New York City. Property: 7 Renaissance Square, White Plains.

Amount: $21 million. Filed April 14.

Bank of America N.A. Seller: David B. Gelfarb, New York. Property: 52 Seventh St., Pelham. Amount: $480,000. Filed April 11.

Kerm Inc., Ossining. Seller: Omboni Real Estate Corp., Dobbs Ferry. Property: 241 Broadway, Greenburgh.

Amount: $350,000. Filed April 12.

Benedict Avenue Owners Corp., Sleepy Hollow. Property: 16 Winthrop Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $95,000. Filed April 15.

LaGia Development Realty Corp., Bronx. Seller: Alfred Lanza, Pelham. Property: 322 Sixth Ave., Pelham. Amount: $500,000. Filed April 11.

Frank and John Realty LLC, Armonk. Seller: S and P Realty Inc., Yonkers. Property: 460 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers. Amount: $1 million. Filed April 14.

Hook Builders Inc., New Rochelle.

Seller: Maria Cristina French, Rye Brook. Property: 545 Harrison Ave., Harrison. Amount: $2.3 million.

Filed April 12.

Retained Realty Inc., New York City. Seller: Christopher B. Meagher, White Plains. Property: 641 Harris Road, Bedford. Amount: $1.2 million.

Filed April 13.

Below $1 million 1311 SHK Halstead LLC, Harrison.

Seller: John R. Cassone, Pelham.

Property: 255 Halstead Ave., Harrison.

Amount: $500,000. Filed April 12.

151 West Lincoln Management Inc., New City. Seller: Gaetano Gizzo, West Harrison. Property: 151 W. Lincoln Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $252,500. Filed April 12.

Cape Eland LLC, Rye Brook. Seller: Robert G. Harris, Rye Brook. Property: 12 Rock Ridge Drive, Rye. Amount: $600,000. Filed April 11.

County of Westchester, White Plains. Seller: Gustavo L. Vila, Yorktown Heights. Property: 27M Walden Court, Yorktown. Amount: $190,000. Filed April 14.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Ricki H. Berger, New City.

Property: 222 Franklin Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $594,586. Filed April 12.

Diplomat Property Manager LLC, Chicago, Ill. Seller: Jimmy Carvache, et al, Mount Vernon. Property: 329 Mundy Lane, Mount Vernon.

Amount: $330,000. Filed April 14.

Edson Avenue Development LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: SRMOF II 2012-1 Trust. Property: 35 S. Seventh Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $128,501. Filed April 13.

LaGia Development Realty Corp., Bronx. Seller: Alfred Lanza, Pelham. Property: 322 Sixth Ave., Pelham. Amount: $125,000. Filed April 11.

LAP-Kimball Avenue Realty LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Iris Morelli, Rye. Property: 576 Kimball Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $275,000. Filed April 11.

Mr Sparky Realty Inc., Bronxville. Seller: Domenico Procopio, et al, New Rochelle. Property: 10 Maple Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $650,000. Filed April 15.

Ogbe Legacy Holdings LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Property: 95 Morningside Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $125,000.

Filed April 11.

Panthers Partners LLC, Pleasantville. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Property: 83 Heritage Hills B, Somers. Amount: $297,675. Filed April 15.

PH Huguenot RMB LLC, Yonkers.

Seller: Wheel of Iron Centers LLC, Yonkers. Property: 80 Huguenot St., New Rochelle. Amount: $747,337.

Filed April 13.

Retained Realty Inc., New York City. Seller: Peter A. Goldman, Rye Brook. Property: 165 Ashburton Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $240,000. Filed April 15.

Sirva Relocation Properties LLC. Seller: Gerald J. Gregor, et al, Hawthorne. Property: 247 Bradhurst Ave., Mount Pleasant. Amount: $478,500. Filed April 13.

Stephens and Kent House LLC, Wilmington, Del. Seller: Mark F. Rockefeller, et al, New York City.

Property: County House Road, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $970,000.

Filed April 12.

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FORECLOSURES AMAWALK, 44 Green Lawn Road. Single-family residence; lot size: 1.96 acre. Plaintiff: Aurora Loan Services LLC. Plaintiff ’s attorney: RAS Boriskin, 516-280-7675; 900 Merchants Concourse, Westbury 11590. Defendant: Cheryl Duboff. Referee: Richard Glickel. Sale: May 3, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: N/A.

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COLDWELL BANKER EARNS AWARD The Westchester County offices of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage were named a Platinum Award winner by the Cartus Broker Network for their outstanding performance during the past year. The award was presented at the 2016 Cartus Broker Network International Conference held at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale. Cartus Corp. is a leader in employee relocation solutions.

The highest level of the Excellence Awards presented to principal brokers, platinum recognition is based on performance results related to a wide

variety of goals, including customer service, cost management and effective analysis and marketing of homes.

Coldwell Banker also received the Cartus Five Star Award, which recognizes brokers who have met or exceeded their individual objectives for outgoing broker-to-broker referral closings during the calendar year; and the company received the Cartus Affinity Home Event Services Summit Award, which recognizes the highest achiever within the Cartus Broker Network based on performance in service and sales conversion.

HEALING THROUGH THE ARTS

Orange Regional Medical Center’s volunteers with the Art Cart.

Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown launched a program to promote healing through arts activities. The

Art Cart, a mobile activity center, was designed as a creative resource to bring recreational enrichment to patients at their bedside while reducing the stress and anxiety often associated with health care settings. Research has shown that active arts participation helps people of all ages improve their health and emotional well-being.

Collaboratively developed with the hospital’s art program, child life program and volunteer services, the Art Cart is operated by trained volunteers, many of whom have a background in child life practice, as professional artists or as art teachers and bring different creative skills to the program.

For additional information about the Art Program, visit ormc.org/art.

ENTA ADDS DOCTOR TO STAFF

westchester County

Tarrytown-based ENT and Allergy Associates has added Stuart Ort to its roster of doctors.

Ort, a fellowship-trained otologist, becomes a member of the team treating tertiary care disorders affecting the ears, balance system, temporal bone and related functions. He will join the Old Bridge and Wood-

bridge, N.J., offices.

Ort received his undergraduate degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1999 and his medical doctorate from Penn State University in 2003, where he completed his residency training in otolaryngology — head and neck surgery in 2008.

GOOD THINGS HAPPENING JEWISH FEDERATION VISITS YIDDISH FARM

GIVING ON A TIGHT BUDGET The Mid-Hudson Valley Chapter of Association for Financial Professionals in Poughkeepsie invites all nonprofit organizations, board members, staff, volunteers, executives and individuals from throughout the region to a seminar titled “Powerful Planned Giving with a Shoe-String Staff and a Shoe-String Budget” featuring Brian K. Clontz.

President and founder of Charitable Solutions LLC, Clontz also serves as senior consultant for Ekstrom &

Associates, a practitioner-based community foundation-consulting firm in Connecticut. He serves on the editorial board of the Planned Giving Design Center.

The seminar will be held May 11 at the Powelton Club in Newburgh from 2 to 4 p.m. The cost is $15 for nonprofit staff and $20 for nonprofit board members and volunteers; light refreshments will be provided. For more information, visit cfosny.org or call 845-769-9393.

WPH HONORS VOLUNTEERS White Plains Hospital recently recognized dozens of volunteers who devote their time and efforts to several causes in the county at an event co-sponsored by Volunteer New York!, an organization committed to increasing volunteerism. White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach presented the 20 volunteers with certificates of appreciation on behalf of the city during the event.

Nearly 500 volunteers ranging in age from 14 to over 90 donate approximately 55,000 hours of service annually in such areas as the hospital boutique, routine health screenings, information desk, patient ambassador roles, caregiver support and pet therapy.

Many also serve on various committees and fundraising initiatives, providing valuable insight, feedback and ideas that contribute to the hospital’s success.

“We are fortunate to have volunteers who have been with us for more than 50 years, as well as young students just starting out who are gaining exposure to careers in health care,” said Roseanne Braiotta, director of ancillary services and volunteers at White Plains Hospital. “Our volunteers, no matter what their roles are in the hospital, contribute a great deal and make our patients and visitors feel special and cared for.”

Yonit Bass. Photo by Gail Conklin.

Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County in conjunction with the Jewish Food Experience, the recent visit to Yiddish Farm in Goshen, which aims to expand the role of the Yiddish language, serve as a bridge between Yiddish speakers of various backgrounds and promote environmental stewardship through organic farming, was informative and pleasur-

able for the members of JFGOC Guide Yonit Bass explained the history of the farm and how the wheat that’s grown is processed into shmura matzah for Passover.

For more information about the farm, visit yiddishfarm.org; for more federation information, call 845-5627860 or email joyce@jewishorangeny.org.

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GADALETO PROMOTED AT ULSTER INSURANCE

Steve Gadaleto

Ulster Insurance Services Inc. in Kingston, a subsidiary of Ulster Savings Bank, recently announced the promo-

tion of Steve Gadaleto to assistant vice president.

“We’re glad that Steve has agreed to assume overall management of Ulster Insurance Services,” said Glenn Sutherland, president and CEO of Ulster Savings Bank.

“I’m confident that he will successfully lead the growth of our insurance business and maintain our reputation as a trusted insurance partner for both individuals and businesses throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond.”

Gadaleto, a New Paltz resident, had served as manager of Ulster Insurance Services’ Life, Health and Employee Benefits division. He will continue to be responsible for the agency’s life and health insurance areas as part of his new role.

NEW TRUSTEES AT CNR Dolores Castellano King, former CEO and owner of William J. Hirten Co. of New York City, and attorney Anne Marie Nichol Hynes, president of the Hynes Foundation of Riverside, Conn., are the new appointees to The College of New Rochelle (CNR) board of trustees.

King entered the family business in 1971 and through her finance and business experience, quadrupled its sales.

She was the principal and sole owner of the religious products and church goods supply company before selling it in 2008. She is a 1961 graduate of CNR. King was an honoree at CNR’s 2012 Trustee Gala, helped to establish the college golf and tennis outing and has served on the campaign steering committee and the corporate foundation committee.

Hynes entered the telecommunications field directly after college with a primary focus in corporate planning in which she utilized mathematical techniques to analyze industry trends. In a mid-career shift addressing her developing interest in women’s issues, she earned a law degree and works in the nonprofit sector. Most recently, she has functioned as a pro bono attorney with the Pace Women’s Justice Center, engaged in representing domestic abuse victims. She is a 1971 graduate of CNR.

Leslie Lampert

Josyane Colwell

Heading the 2016 ArtsWestchester ArtsBash Cuisine Committee are co-chairpersons Leslie Lampert of Café of Love in Mount Kisco, Josyane Colwell of Le Moulin Catering and Wine Bar in Irvington and John Crabtree of Crabtree’s Kittle House in Chappaqua.

The fundraiser will be held at ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains, on May 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will feature food by more than 20 top restaurants, fun and art. Craft beers, open artist studios

Dolores Castellano King

Bill Georges

Anne Marie Nichol Hynes

communities. Other events during the week included the Empathy Dinner and Abilities Experience and Biking for a Cause, which brought in donations from passers-by.

The fraternity’s Ability Week is part of The Ability Experience, a nonprofit organization that serves people with disabilities. It has grown into a nationally recognized nonprofit with numerous programs educating undergraduates, alumni and communities about the abilities of people with disabilities.

Continuing its 30th anniversary celebration that will help grant wishes for more than 150 local children with life-threatening medical conditions, Make-AWish Hudson Valley will hold its annual Wish Ball, celebrating 30 years, at 6 p.m. May 13. The formal gala will be held at Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown.

The year’s single biggest fundraiser for the chapter, the Wish Ball will bring together hundreds of guests to honor the courage of the more than 2,400

and the exhibition “SHE: Deconstructing Female Identity” on view in the gallery at ArtsWestchester are all part of the festivities “We are excited to celebrate spring once again this year with our annual ArtsBash extravaganza and are pleased with the lineup of restaurateurs featured on our cuisine committee,” said Janet Langsam, CEO of ArtsWestchester.

Tickets are $75 and available online in advance at artsw.org/artsbash or call 914-428-4220.

Each room is large enough to accommodate three different functional areas: an area for the patient’s labor; a dedicated family space, including a sofa that converts into a sleeper; a flat-screen TV; and a third clinical “zone” around the birthing bed with a baby warmer. The room includes a large private bathroom with full shower.

It was designed by Perkins Eastman architects.

children whose wishes have been granted since the chapter was established in 1986.

Darlene Rodriguez of WNBC TV and Mike Bennett of WHUD will serve as celebrity co-hosts for the evening’s festivities.

This year’s honoree is Bill Georges of Sleepy Hollow, global chief operating officer of Active International, headquartered in Pearl River. He will be presented with the Chris Greicius Award, named for the first child to have been granted a wish by the nonprofit organization.

Thomas J. Conklin, President and CEO of MakeA-Wish® Hudson Valley, said that the honor recognizes Georges for “having exhibited the passion and dedication to continue Chris’ legacy and bring hope, strength and joy to our Wish Kids and their families.”

Conklin noted that Active International has supported the chapter since 1999. It is among the lead corporate sponsors in both internal and external events that have helped make wishes come true for dozens of eligible kids throughout the Hudson Valley.

CASPI NAMED TO MHA BOARD

DELIVERY SUITES OPEN White Plains Hospital recently opened six private labor and delivery suites to allow mothers to labor, deliver their babies and recover in the same room. Housed on the sixth floor of the hospital’s new patient tower, the rooms combine technology with added comfort and amenities for mothers and their significant others or birthing partners during the process.

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WISH BALL SET FOR MAY

FRAT LENDS CPW A HAND For the past four years Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s (CPW) relationship with Pi Kappa Phi at Iona College has enhanced its efforts to help people realize their goals, build brighter futures and lead more independent lives as members of their community.

Pi Kappa Phi’s recent 2016 Ability Week, like the previous three years, celebrated the talent of the CPW community. Its musical troupe Vocal Groove performed on the college stage inspiring students throughout the campus to want to make a difference in their own

MENU MAVENS CHOSEN FOR ARTSBASH

Joshua Caspi

The Mental Health Association of Westchester (MHA) recently appointed Joshua Caspi to its board of directors. Principal of Caspi Development, he said, “I am looking forward to being part

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of The Mental Health Association of Westchester. Their potential to grow even more exponentially over the next decade is exciting and MHA is an incredible place to invest my time.”

Caspi, was inspired to get involved with MHA after seeing how his own father’s support for the organization and dedication for giving back in his community had a positive impact on his family.

A graduate of Boston University, Caspi has worked in real estate development for nearly two decades and has brought his hands-on approach to high-rise hotels, offices and residential buildings throughout the area. A resident of Rye Brook, Joshua is also involved with the UJA Federation, the White Plains Business Improvement District and other nonprofit organizations.

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ENTERGY SPARKS PARKS WITH GRANT

‘WELCOME TO MY HAUS’

Entergy presented Friends of Westchester County Parks with a $57,500 grant to add solar power capabilities to the Croton Point Park office, add two rain gardens at the park and educate the community about solar power and storm water management.

“With increased development and impervious surface throughout Westchester County, storm water management has become a concern of every municipality and sewer district,” said Joe Stout, executive director of Friends of Westchester County Parks. “Many munic-

Sullivan County’s musical duo LuxRd. presents the premiere of its theatrical song cycle “Welcome to my Haus” on April 30 at the Tusten Theater in Narrowsburg at 7 p.m. with an after party at The Emerald Ballroom featuring music by DJ LaViolette.

In keeping with the name of the project taken from two different Lux Roads in Sullivan County – one in Cochecton and the other in Callicoon – the band is collab-

ipalities have increased requirements of site plans for stormwater storage on site. The relatively new practice of creating rain gardens can fulfill this need while providing environmental benefits and aesthetically pleasing landscaping. So, we are so thankful that Entergy is helping us with this initiative.”

Croton Point Park in Croton was once the site of a landfill, which was operated by county government from 1927 to 1986. The landfill has since been capped off and restored to green space.

HGAR TO HOST BENEFIT

THE RIGHT APP-TITUDE

Ramiro Vargas

The Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation, a division of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors (HGAR), is hosting “Red Carpet Spectacular,” a cocktail party on May 5 from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Clubhouse at Patriot Hills in Stony Point. The event will benefit Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley, a nonprofit that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Wish recipient Ramiro Vargas, 15, of East Fish-

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orating with local artists to create a multimedia journey through musical idioms, experiences and eras, toward a “jubilant, uplifting conclusion.”

Its Lux Rd. members David Driver and Peter Kiesewalter who share a rich history in both music and theater, have helped create music, which utilizes both acoustic elements and electronica to bring a sound entirely its own.

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kill, will be the featured speaker at the event. Now a sophomore in high school, Vargas was diagnosed at 13 with a rare blood cancer and required a bone marrow transplant. His sister Elena, now 13, donated her bone marrow to save his life. “Our whole lives were changed,” said their mother, Jennifer Vargas. “Everything was happening so quickly and during this time, a social worker at the hospital reached out to Make-A-Wish.”

Vargas said Ramiro always wanted to surf, from the time he was a little child watching surfers at his grandparents’ home in Myrtle Beach, S.C. “He loved boogie-boarding and talked constantly about visiting Surfer’s Paradise in Australia. He always said that place had the best waves in the world,” she said.

When the family received the news that Ramiro’s wish to visit Surfer’s Paradise was going to come true, he started practice surfing on his skateboard.

Last March, the family went to Australia, and not only did Ramiro take surfing lessons, but he also had the opportunity to visit Dreamworld, Australia’s largest theme park, and hold a koala bear at the Australia Zoo. “This could have never happened without Make-A-Wish and their donors,” said Vargas.

“Our association has been involved with this wonderful organization for many years and we are delighted to be able to help make a difference in the lives of children like Ramiro who are living in our area,” said Richard Haggerty, HGAR CEO. Tickets are $75 per person; for more information about the event or to purchase tickets, visit HGAR.com.

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The Rock Club of Mamaroneck High School was the grand prize winning team in the 2016 #WestchesterSmart Mobile App Development Bowl. From left, Jonathan Hill, interim dean of Pace University’s Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems; Mamaroneck teacher Jigar Jadav; student Sam Blumberg; student Max Bobby; and County Executive Robert P. Astorino.

A team from Mamaroneck High School took home top honors at the recent second annual #WestchesterSmart Mobile App Development Bowl where more than 250 students competed at Pace University’s Pleasantville campus to see which team of the competing teams had developed the best mobile application after weeks of design and development. In all, teams from eight high schools and colleges took home cash awards.

Presented by County Executive Rob Astorino and Pace’s Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, the competition challenged stu-

dents to create an app that will improve the quality of life for people age 65 and older. Ideas ranged from health and memory to finance and money.

The winning team – The Rock Club from Mamaroneck High School – created an app that serves as a “one stop shop” for seniors to resolve technical issues.

After interviewing seniors regarding their most common issues with technology, the team found that most fit into three broad categories: problems with vision, problems with hearing and problems with dexterity.

The completed apps will be available for download via the Apple Store and/or the Google Play Store.

FACTS & FIGURES BEDFORD CORNERS, 33 Snyders Hill Road. Single-family residence; lot size: .8 acre. Plaintiff: SRP 2012-4 LLC. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Sheldon May & Associates, 516-763-3200; 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre 11570. Defendant: Raul Agirre. Referee: Warren Cohen. Sale: April 27, 9 a.m. Approximate lien: $84,378.24.

MOUNT VERNON, 14 S. 14th Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: .12 acre. Plaintiff: Federal National Mortgage Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Rosicki & Rosicki & Associates, 845897-1600; 2 Summit Court, No. 301, Fishkill 11254. Defendant: AnnMarie Morris. Referee: David Gallo. Sale: May 6, 10:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $351,449.84.

MOUNT VERNON, 255 Union Ave. Two-family residence; lot size: .11 acre. Plaintiff: Wells Fargo Bank National Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Rosicki & Rosicki & Associates, 845-897-1600; 2 Summit Court, No. 301, Fishkill 11254. Defendant: Luz Reyes. Referee: Lisa Bluestein. Sale: May 2, 9 a.m. Approximate lien: $936,860.56.

NEW ROCHELLE, 31 Sheldrake Lane. Single-family residence; lot size: .65 acre. Plaintiff: HSBC Bank USA National Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: Christopher Jeusse. Referee: Linda Markowitz. Sale: May 4, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $743,908.75.

NEW ROCHELLE, 146 Storer Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: .1 acre. Plaintiff: JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Rosicki & Rosicki & Associates, 845-897-1600; 2 Summit Court, No. 301, Fishkill 11254. Defendant: Timothy Prinz. Referee: Timothy Kebbe. Sale: May 2, 9 a.m. Approximate lien: $398,654.30.

NEW ROCHELLE, 440 Beechmont Drive. Single-family residence; lot size: .33 acre. Plaintiff: Pennymac Corp. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-7591835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: Ruth Kadis Strauss. Referee: Warren Cohen.

Sale: April 27, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $1,458,189.63.

PEEKSKILL, 12 Vail Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: U.S. Bank National Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Stiene & Associates, 631-935-1616; 187 E. Main St., Huntington 11743. Defendant: The estate of William Waldron. Referee: Darren DeUrso. Sale: May 9, 12:30 p.m. Approximate lien: $359,990.59.

PELHAM, 580 Seventh Ave. Two-family residence; lot size: 50 x 58. Plaintiff: Wells Fargo Bank National Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Leopold & Associates PLLC, 914-2195787; 80 Business Park Drive, Armonk 10504. Defendant: Marcia Da Silva.

Referee: Michele Bernel. Sale: May 11, 9 a.m. Approximate lien: $733,400.30.

SOUTH SALEM, 6 Salem Lane.

Single-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624. Defendant: Francine Da Silva. Referee: Clement Patti. Sale: May 4, 10:30 a.m.

Approximate lien: $456,053.00.

TARRYTOWN, 10 Walter St. Single-family residence; lot size: .05 acre. Plaintiff: HSBC Bank USA National Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: McCabe, Weisberg & Conway PC, 914-636-8900; 145 Huguenot St., Suite 401, New Rochelle 10801.

Defendant: Marcella Cofre. Referee: Teresa Daniele. Sale: May 10, 10 a.m.

Approximate lien: $550,998.03.

WHITE PLAINS, 5 Rita Lane. Single-family residence; lot size: .17 acre.

Plaintiff: Everbank. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Rosicki & Rosicki & Associates, 845-897-1600; 2 Summit Court, No. 301, Fishkill 11254. Defendant: Camille Horton. Referee: John Sarcone II. Sale: May 6, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $403,842.25.

YONKERS, 43 Ridge Road. Single-family residence; lot size: .22 acre. Plaintiff: Property Asset Management. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester 14624.

Defendant: Rajah Gray. Referee: Anthony Tirone. Sale: May 3, 9 a.m. Approximate lien: $428,568.83.

YONKERS, 177 Orchard St. Three-family residence; lot size: .04 acre. Plaintiff: U.S. Bank National Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Gross Polowy LLC, 716-204-1700; 1775 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville 14221.

Defendant: Nancy Khader. Referee: The Sarcone Law Firm. Sale: April 25, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $691,080.52.

JUDGMENTS Frenco Architectural Metal and Glass Corp., Mount Vernon. $2,220 in favor of Pride Equipment Corp., Islip. Filed April 11.

Kids Korner, Mamaroneck. $20,282 in favor of 626 Third St LLC, Greenwich, Conn. Filed April 12.

Plastic Surgery Associates of New York, Yonkers. $22,567 in favor of Henry Schein Inc., Melville. Filed April 13.

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

Byron, George A., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $285,175 affecting property located at 49 N. Perkins Ave., Elmsford 10523.

Filed Feb. 27.

Cross, Cynthia Gardner, et al.

Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $595,000 affecting property located at 2 Plymouth Road, Chappaqua 10514. Filed Feb. 27.

Cruz, Gaspar, et al. Filed by Flushing Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $450,000 affecting property located at 45 Clinton St., Sleepy Hollow 10591. Filed March 2.

Montez, Santiagoe Jr., et al. Filed

by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 78 Heathcote Road, Yonkers 10710.

Filed March 4.

Tapia, Emilio, et al. Filed by Urban Financial of America LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $727,500 affecting property located at 122 Chatterton Ave., White Plains 10606. Filed March 4.

Patterson, Jeffrey, et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $417,000 affecting property located at 31 Beekman Ave., Mount Vernon. Filed March 3.

Unknown heirs to the estate of Joseph Robert Gannuscio, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $250,000 affecting property located at 66 Cordwood Road, Cortlandt Manor 10567.

Filed March 4.

D’Ariano, Pamela A., et al. Filed

by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 56 Clinton Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed March 4.

Roberts, Sydonie, et al. Filed

by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $639,200 affecting property located at 48 Ellwood Ave., Mount Vernon 10552. Filed March 2.

Duran, Justina, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $528,000 affecting property located at 15 Willow Drive, New Rochelle 10805. Filed March 2.

Robinson, Walter, et al. Filed

by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $630,000 affecting property located at 37 Orchard St., Mount Vernon 10552. Filed March 4.

Haces, Jose, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $441,000 affecting property located at 28 Bogert Ave., White Plains 10606. Filed March 3.

Saxon, Rebecca, et al. Filed by Aurora Bank FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $350,000 affecting property located at 238 S. Regent St., Port Chester.

Filed March 2.

Hidalgo, Andres, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $320,000 affecting property located at 129 Manhattan Ave., White Plains 10603. Filed March 3.

Wagreich, Herbert, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $198,065 affecting property located at 24 ½ William St., Ossining 10562.

Filed March 2.

Yisrael, Peninnah, et al. Filed by Amos Financial LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $22,650 affecting property located at 217 S. 12th Ave., Mount Vernon 10550.

Filed Feb. 27.

MECHANIC’S LIENS 150 Main St LLC, as owner. $46,937 as claimed by Powers Bridging and Scaffolding Inc. Property: in Eastchester. Filed April 15.

452 North Ave Realty Corp., as owner. $488,000 as claimed by Figueroa and Sons Contracting Co., Mount Vernon. Property: in New Rochelle. Filed April 12.

Smith, Carlton, et al, as owner. $350,000 as claimed by Figueroa and Sons Contracting Co., Mount Vernon. Property: in New Rochelle.

Filed April 12.

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

Doing Business As Bespoke Biz Inc., d.b.a. Case-Williams Group, 31 South St., Suite 3N-1, Mount Vernon 10550. Filed Sept. 30.

JSA Restaurant Group Inc., d.b.a.

Modern On The Rails, 1 Station Plaza, Mamaroneck 10543. Filed Sept. 30.

Strongarm Pest Control Inc., d.b.a. Gotham Car Service, 412 Bellvue Ave., Yonkers 10703. Filed Sept. 30.

Hiibner, Bennett C., et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 703 Pelham Road, Unit PH-G, New Rochelle 10805. Filed March 3.

Irving, Kenneth L. Jr., et al. Filed

by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 131-135 N. Kensico Ave., White Plains 10606.

Filed March 3.

Jagr, Vladimir, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $337,500 affecting property located at 1880 Saw Mill River Road, White Plains 10607. Filed Feb. 27.

Kessler, Peter, et al. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $473,748 affecting property located at 7 Maple Ave., Croton Falls 10519. Filed Feb. 27.

Khorassani, Diane M., et al. Filed

by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $260,000 affecting property located at 104 W. Hartsdale Ave., Hartsdale.

Filed March 3.

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LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS EXPLORES THE 1960S

“The Partridge Family Comic Book,” 1971. Collection of Lisa Wilson-Grant. Courtesy of Sarah Grote Photography.

Norwalk’s Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is featuring “Demolish or Preserve: The 1960s at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion,” a multimedia exhibit curated by Kathleen Motes Bennewitz that will explore the 1960s, May 4-Nov. 2016, 295 West Ave., Norwalk. The opening reception is being held Thursday, May 12 from 5:30-7:30

p.m. The exhibit will explore the mansion’s connections to the revolutionary preservation battles and new landmark statute of the era, and honor the museum’s 50th anniversary as it celebrates the Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk Inc. and the Common Interest Group. For more, visit lockwoodmathewsmansion.com.

GOOD THINGS HAPPENING WEBSTER CELEBRATES UCONN CHAMPIONSHIP PARADE

Webster bankers and family members who marched in the parade, April 10.

Waterbury-based Webster Bank, the official bank of UConn Athletics and the University of Connecticut Alumni Association, celebrated the UConn Women’s Basketball team winning its fourth consecutive national Division I championship. Webster Bank was

a lead sponsor of the parade that saluted the team’s 11th overall national title. UConn’s continued dynasty was celebrated with a parade that led approximately 20,000 people through the streets of downtown Hartford.

PITNEY BOWES DONATES $7K TO CGC The Pitney Bowes Foundation in Stamford, the philanthropic arm of Pitney Bowes, awarded The Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut (CGC) with a grant of $7,500 in support of its Fostering Health Development and School Success program. The program strives to improve school performance among youth

with emotional, behavioral or social problems and treats issues, including poor grades, difficulty paying attention in class, trouble socializing with peers and anxiety about attending school. Last year, 80 percent of children and teens that completed treatment at CGC improved their academic performance.

Information for these features has been submitted by the subjects or their delegates.

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STAMFORD HEALTH WALK & RUN SCHEDULED

Stamford’s 2016 Health Walk & Run is scheduled for Sunday, June 5 in downtown Stamford. The event will donate 100 percent of its proceeds, along with the ongoing Hope in Motion campaign, to support the programs and services provided to

Bennett Cancer Center patients and their families. Above, from left are the event’s cochairpersons: Liz Herbert of Darien, chairwoman, Walk & Run; Nick Risom of New Canaan; and Andrea Bass of Stamford. For more, visit hopeinmotion.org.

AMERICARES DEPLOYS TEAM TO ECUADOR Stamford-based AmeriCares, an emergency response and global health organization, is deploying a team to help the earthquake relief efforts in Ecuador. More than 300 people were killed and thousands injured when a 7.8-magnitude quake struck Ecuador’s northern Pacific Coast on Saturday, April 16.

Aftershocks, landslides and crumbling bridges and roads are making it difficult for emergency workers to reach the hardest-hit areas. The number of dead and injured is expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue.

To make a donation, visit americares.org/ecuador.

RED CROSS TO HONOR BRIDGEWATER ASSOCIATES The American Red Cross is honoring Westport-based Bridgewater Associates, an investment firm, with the Workplace Hero Award at the 17th annual Connecticut Heroes Breakfast, Friday, April 29.

Bridgewater Associates has been a supporter of the American Red Cross, contributing philanthropic and volunteer commitment to communities in Connecticut. The

firm has donated approximately $1 million in support of the Red Cross mission.

The event will be held at the Stamford Marriott Hotel and Spa, 243 Tressor Blvd., Stamford, with the registration and breakfast beginning 7:30 a.m. Tickets are $40 and must be purchased in advance.

For more, visit redcross.org/ct/ heroes.

The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Luncheon is focusing on building healthier families this year, with the awareness and education event set for Monday, May 4 at the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa. This year’s keynote speaker is Connecticut-based David Katz, a researcher, author, journalist and media personality recognized for his in-

tegrative medicine and expertise in nutrition, weight management and chronic disease prevention.

Katz focuses on the areas of lifestyle interventions for health promotion, nutrient profiling, behavior modification, holistic care and evidence-based medicine.

For ticket or sponsor information, contact Deena Kaye at deena. kaya@heart.org.

impact coordinator for the Southern Litchfield region. In this role, Francis’ responsibilities will include managing United Way’s New Milford office, overseeing the community grant review and fund distribution process and coordinating the annual Back-to-School Drive and Stuff the Gazebo events, in partnership with the Woman’s Club.

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The Alliance of Business Professionals is collaborating with Staying Put in New Canaan, a nonprofit, to discuss end-oflife issues, a discussion geared toward the elderly, in addition to their adult children, 5-7 p.m., New Canaan Library, 151 Main St., New Canaan. For more, visit allianceofbusinessprofessionals.com.

David Katz

NEW PARTNERS TO STAMFORD LAW FIRM The law firm of Cacace, Tusch & Santagata in Stamford welcomed Michelle A. Malone and Nicholas W. Vitti Jr. as partners of the firm.

Malone joined the firm in 2011 and focuses her practice on matrimonial and family law. She is a former assistant district attorney with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, N.Y. Malone received her J.D. and master’s in business administration from

Quinnipiac University School of Law and School of Business.

Vitti joined the firm in 2008 and focuses his practice on land use and real estate development, valuation law and civil litigation.

He previously served as the operational manager at Hi-Ho Petroleum Corp., a division of D’Addario Industries. He also received his J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law.

Ridgefield Playhouse is featuring actress, film producer and musician Rita Wilson to perform her self-titled second album, 7:30 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For more, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

APRIL 28 Over 40 Females is presenting “The 7 Biggest Mistakes Made by Small Business Owners When Trying to Grow A Business,” a discussion led

by Belinda Wasser, 5 p.m. at Arezzo Ristorante, 5 Riverside Ave., Westport.

For more, contact Christine Oleynick at coleynick@over40females.com.

Michelle A. Malone

Ridgefield Playhouse is featuring Javier Colon, a singer from Stratford who earned a winning spot on the inaugural season of NBC’s “The Voice,” 8 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For more, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

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DOUGLAS ELLIMAN WELCOMES MILLER Douglas Elliman Real Estate, a national commercial real estate company, appointed Jennifer Miller as its executive manager of sales for the Greenwich office.

In this role, Miller will manage the operations of the office’s team of

agents. Miller previously served as a director in international sales at Merrill Lynch and earlier as an agent at The Corcoran Group, both in Manhattan. She holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Lehigh University.

APRIL 30 Ridgefield Playhouse is featuring The Alternative Routes, a two-man rock band from Connecticut, 8 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For more, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

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COMPANIES COLLABORATE FOR DRESS FOR SUCCESS

UWWC HIRES NEW MILFORD RESIDENT United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) in Danbury – an organization that helps residents across Northern Fairfield County, Southern Litchfield County and the city of Stamford by focusing on education income and health – appointed Katy Francis, a longtime New Milford resident and community volunteer, to its team as a community

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‘GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON’ FEATURES KATZ

New Canaan-based Bankwell partnered with The Workplace

Inc., an employment service that helps people prepare for careers

while strengthening the workforce for employers, to collect women’s professional clothing at the bank’s Fairfield branches from January through March. All donations from the collection went to Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County, a program at The WorkPlace that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools. Pictured from left: Vittoria Maccaro, vice president branch manager of Bankwell in Fairfield, Sasco Hill Branch, and Deborah Venditti, director of special projects, The WorkPlace.

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Always Reaching for Independence (ARI) is hosting its 10th Walk for Independence at Cove Island Park in Stamford. To register, visit arict.org.

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is presenting the work of Virginia Overton as part of “Site Lines: Four Solo Exhibitions Engaging Place,” a presentation of Overton’s specially commissioned sculptures within the galleries, opening reception 2-5 p.m., The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St., Ridgefield. For more, visit aldrichart.org.

Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County Annual Gala is returning at Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield. This year’s fundraiser features performers from the Ailey II Dance Co. Proceeds will benefit NSFC’s arts education program, including its three summer camps. For tickets, visit quickcenter.com

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FACTS & FIGURES Tiffany Giardina Enterprises Inc., d.b.a. Stalking Gia Enterprises, 10 Hunt Farm Road, Waccabuc 10598. Filed Sept. 30.

Universal Reiki Healing Arts Connection Inc., d.b.a. Universal Arts Connection, 14 Lynwood Road, Cortlandt Manor 10567. Filed Sept. 30.

Yoga Discovery Inc., d.b.a. YGA Discovery, 16 Long Pond Road, Armonk 10504. Filed Sept. 30.

Sole Proprietorships Andre French, 221 Larchmont Acres, Apt. D, Larchmont 10538, c/o Andre Robert French. Filed Sept. 30.

Andrea Deierlein, 167 S. Broadway, White Plains 10605, c/o Andrea Deierlein. Filed Sept. 29.

Azteca Youth Soccer League of NY, 114 School St., Apt. 1, Yonkers 10701, c/o Gabriel Mendoza. Filed Sept. 30.

Bushey Bambini Daycare, 109 Bushey Ave., Yonkers 10710, c/o Elio Tome. Filed Sept. 30.

Cherko Country Line Dancing, 180 E. Prospect Ave., Mamaroneck 10543, c/o Adam Cherko. Filed Sept. 29.

Cristina V. Masso DDS, 1045 Park St., Suite B, Peekskill 10566, c/o Cristina Victoria Masso. Filed Sept. 30.

Crystal’s Beauty Salon, 2 Croton Ave., Ossining 10562, c/o Maria E. Arpi. Filed Sept. 30.

Garfield Gordon, 10 Midland Ave., Port Chester 10573, c/o Garfield W. Gordon. Filed Sept. 30.

JDST Convenience Store, 5 S. Central Ave., Elmsford 10523, c/o Julie Andre. Filed Sept. 29.

Mind and Looks, 1 W. Prospect Ave., No. 110, Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Karl V. Berbick. Filed Sept. 29.

RED Line Laser Tag, 70 Cordwood Road, Cortlandt Manor 10567, c/o Sean Dawson. Filed Sept. 29.

Richard Driscoll, 701 Pelham Road, Apt. 3J, New Rochelle 10805, c/o Richard Driscoll. Filed Sept. 30.

PATENTS Direct coolant contact vapor condensing. Patent no. 9,313,920 issued to Levi A. Campbell, Poughkeepsie; Richard C. Chu, Hopewell Junction; Milnes P. David, Fishkill; Dustin W. Demetriou, Poughkeepsie; Michael J. Ellsworth, Poughkeepsie; Madhusudan K. Iyengar, Foster City, Calif.; Roger R. Schmidt, Poughkeepsie; and Robert E. Simons, Poughkeepsie. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Intelligently detecting the leader of a co-browsing session. Patent no. 9,313,282 issued to Judith H. Bank, Cary, N.C.; Lisa M. Bradley, Cary.

N.C.; and Lin Sun, Morrisville, N.C. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Managing multiple sessions for a user of a portal. Patent no.

9,313,277 issued to Shunguo Yan, Austin, Texas. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Mobile wireless access point geolocation services proxy for mobile devices. Patent no. 9,313,612 issued to Eric J. Burckart, Raleigh, N.C.; Dinakaran Joseph, Apex, N.C.; Todd E. Kaplinger, Raleigh, N.C.; Victor S. Moore, Lake City, Fla.; and Gregory L. Truty, Austin, Texas. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Multilevel redundant cooling method for continuous cooling of an electronic system(s). Patent no. 9,313,931 issued to Gary F. Goth, Pleasant Valley; Francis R. Krug Jr., Highland; Robert K. Mullady, Poughkeepsie; Kevin P. Low, Poughkeepsie; Allan C. VanDeventer, Poughkeepsie; and Randy J. Zoodsma, Poughkeepsie. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Pull-configured distribution of imagery. Patent no. 9,313,273 issued to Raymond Hornback Jr., Lexington, Ky.; James S. Johnston, Lexington, Ky.; Mark S. Kressin, Lakeway, Texas; Matthew A. Levy, Fairfax, Va.; Andrew M. Ortwein, Lexington, Ky.; William M. Quinn, Lexington, Ky.; and Kevin Solie, Lexington, Ky. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Universal/portable cable support and EMI reduction bar.

Patent no. 9,313,935 issued to Kwok M. Soo Hoo, Poughkeepsie; Alma Jaze, Poughkeepsie; Simon Mathew, Middletown; and Arkadiy O. Tsfasman, Wappingers Falls. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Using a same program on a local system and a remote system. Patent no. 9,313,267 issued to Robert J. Purpura, Naperville, Ill. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

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Voice response systems browsing. Patent no. 9,313,329 issued to Peter J. Andrews, Mahopac; Alexander Faisman, Croton-on-Hudson; Genady Grabarnik, Scarsdale; and Larisa Shwartz, Scarsdale. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Warning system for sub-optimal sensor settings. Patent no.

9,313,398 issued to Stefan Lehmann, Tucson, Ariz.; and Christopher Wade Rudh, Tucson, Ariz. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

HUDSON VALLEY BUILDING LOANS Above $1 million

DEEDS Above $1 million Haverstraw Builders LLC, Washingtonville. Seller: EEK LLC, Chester.

Property: in Chester. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed April 11.

Below $1 million 110-114 Stage Road LLC, Monroe.

Seller: Horns and Hooves LLC, Leonia, N.J. Property: 114 Stage Road, Monroe. Amount: $75,000. Filed April 15.

21 D.A. Weider LLC, Brooklyn.

Seller: Atzei Tymurim Gardens Inc., Monroe. Property: in Monroe.

Amount: $335,000. Filed April 11.

250 Schunnemunk LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Gregory W. Ridgeway, et al, Monroe. Property: 250 Schunnemuck Road, Monroe 10950.

Amount: $550,000. Filed April 14.

Spruce Properties LLC, Montgomery, as owner. Lender: TD Bank N.A. Property: 2134 Route 208, Montgomery. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed April 18.

2674 West Main Realty Inc., Yorktown Heights. Seller: Karan Garewal, Mount Kisco. Property: in Wappingers Falls. Amount: $150,000. Filed April 14.

Below $1 million

276 Dupont Avenue LLC, Monroe. Seller: Anthony LoBiondo, Newburgh. Property: 4 Stewart Ave., Newburgh 12550. Amount: $60,250.

Filed April 13.

Guiliano, Peter, et al, Brewster, as owner. Lender Mahopac Bank, Brewster. Property: 51 Seven Oaks Lane, Southeast. Amount: $624,000.

Filed April 8.

Kosteczko, Gary, et al, Pine Bush, as owner. Lender: Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association, Wallkill. Property: 1580 Albany Post Road, Gardiner 12525. Amount $175,000. Filed April 14.

Prestige Real Estate of the Hudson Valley LLC, Newburgh, as owner. Lender: Salisbury Bank and Trust Co., Lakeville, Conn. Property: 269 N. Plank Road, Newburgh. Amount: $90,750. Filed April 13.

4390 RT 94 Inc., Middletown.

Seller: Prompt Appraisals Inc., Florida. Property: in Goshen. Amount: $100,000. Filed April 12.

510 and 512 Tower Holding Corp., Wallkill. Seller: Judith Cornish, Maybrook. Property: 510 and 512 Tower Ave., Maybrook. Amount: $50,000. Filed April 15.

678 Waterbury LLC, Jamaica. Seller: Alfred Genadry, LaGrangeville.

Property: in Union Vale. Amount: $260,000. Filed April 14.

Stickel, Joseph, as owner. Lender: Flagstar Bank FSB. Property: in Fishkill. Amount: $177,626. Filed April 14.

76 Albany Street LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Property: 75 Albany St., Poughkeepsie 12601. Amount: $63,000. Filed April 13.

Vreeland, Richard, et al, Warwick, as owner. Lender: Lakeland Bank, Oak Ridge, N.J. Property: 1 Hidden Hills Court, Warwick 10990.

Amount: $210,000. Filed April 13.

Bank of America N.A. Seller: Jode Susan Millman, Poughkeepsie. Property: 98 Van Wagner Road, Poughkeepsie 12603. Amount: $287,000.

Filed April 13.

Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Seller: Patricia A. Cocchia, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Property: 189 Liberty St., Newburgh 12550.

Amount: $481,570. Filed April 13.

Bevier LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Napanoch Fire District, Napanoch.

Property: in Wawarsing. Amount: $10,000. Filed April 8.

Fannie Mae. Seller: Juliana LoBiondo, Newburgh. Property: 2 Oak Tree Drive, Cornwall-on-Hudson 12518.

Amount: $458,721. Filed April 15.

BHF LLC, Blooming Grove. Seller: Guy Jones, Blooming Grove. Property: in Blooming Grove. Amount: $330,000. Filed April 14.

Fannie Mae. Seller: Michael S. Blustein, Goshen. Property: 2 Edgewood Terrace, Newburgh 12550. Amount: $248,691. Filed April 15.

C.H.A.B. Five Realty LLC, Monroe.

Seller: Meadow Hill LLC, Monroe.

Property: Rye Hill Road, Monroe.

Amount: $550,000. Filed April 15.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: Frank Gerbes, et al, New Windsor. Property: 46-48 St. Andrews Road, Walden 12586.

Amount: $660,286. Filed April 13.

Catskill Ventures LLC, Big Indian.

Seller: Beatrice Hull, Fleischmanns.

Property: in Shandaken. Amount: $200,000. Filed April 11.

CitiMortgage Inc. Seller: Craig Samuel, Middletown. Property: 182 Linden Ave., Middletown 10940.

Amount: $150,000. Filed April 12.

College Lane Properties LLC, New York City. Seller: Genius Ventures Inc., Brewster. Property: in Washington. Amount: $77,000. Filed April 15.

Cousins 2 Realty LLC, Patterson.

Seller: J and J Lakeside Development Inc., Patterson. Property: in Patterson.

Amount: $350,000. Filed March 28.

D and B Franklin Realty LLC, Fishkill. Seller: The Putnam County National Bank of Carmel, Carmel.

Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $246,000. Filed April 11.

Del-Tra Holdings LLC, Wappingers Falls. Seller: Andlyn Associates Inc., Wappingers Falls. Property: 210 New Hackensack Road, Wappinger.

Amount: $300,000. Filed April 12.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Ariana Antonelli, New Windsor. Property: 10 Park Ave., Highland Mills 10930. Amount: $332,336. Filed April 13.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: John M. Perone, Larchmont. Property: 70 Beechwood Ave., Poughkeepsie 12603. Amount: $463,500. Filed April 13.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Myra A. Cordero, et al, Middletown. Property: in Middletown.

Amount: $398,406. Filed April 15.

Devon Service New York LLC, Phoenixville, Pa. Seller: Kevin L. Wright, Mahopac. Property: Route 9 and Route 403, Garrison 10516.

Amount: $300,000. Filed April 4.

Equity Trust Company Custodian. Seller: Fannie Mae. Property: 163 Senior St., Montgomery 12549.

Amount: $105,000. Filed April 12.

Fannie Mae. Seller: Eric Ossentjuk, Newburgh. Property: 1004 Summit Woods, New Windsor 12553.

Amount: $613,365. Filed April 12.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: John A. Pappalardo, White Plains. Property: 40 Union Valley Road, Mahopac 10541.

Amount: $551,289. Filed March 30.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Amir H. Sadaghiani, Chester. Property: 36-38 Bergen Ave., Walden 12586. Amount: $218,716.

Filed April 15.

First Niagara Bank N.A. Seller: Leslie A. Baum, Walden. Property: 33 Lasher Road, Red Hook 12583.

Amount: $184,000. Filed April 8.

Floating Dream LLC, Fishkill. Seller: HSBC Bank USA N.A. Property: 17 Burbank Road, Hopewell Junction.

Amount: $170,000. Filed April 11.

G-Team Delivery Services Corp., Wallkill. Seller: Drury Development LLC, et al, Carmel. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $400,000. Filed April 11.

Geppinew Holdings LLC, New York City. Seller: Ella Bella Fine Home Restoration LLC, Suffern.

Property: 68 Johnston St., Newburgh.

Amount: $28,000. Filed April 11.

HSBC Bank USA N.A. Seller: Benjamin Greenwald, New Windsor.

Property: 20 Walker Ave., Highland Falls 10928. Amount: $302,715. Filed April 14.

HSBC Bank USA N.A. Seller: Gerard J. Comatos, Poughkeepsie.

Property: 92 W. Long Meadow Drive, Staatsburg 12580. Amount: $288,500.

Filed April 11.

Hudson Valley Real Estate Partners LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Fannie Mae. Property: 65 Carson Ave., Newburgh 12550. Amount: $35,000. Filed April 15.

J.P. Morgan Alternative Loan Trust 2006-A2. Seller: Allan B. Rappleyea, Millbrook. Property: 32 Tree Line Court, Fishkill 12524. Amount: $677,500. Filed April 8.

J.P. Morgan Mortgage Trust 2005-Alti Mortgage PassThrough Certificates. Seller: Barry H. Friedman, Poughkeepsie. Property: 689 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie 12603. Amount: $258,500.

Filed April 8.

FACTS & FIGURES JJH Properties New York LLC, Middletown. Seller: Michael P. Siracusa, Bronx. Property: Dogwood Drive, Wallkill. Amount: $30,000.

Filed April 11.

Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home Inc., Kingston. Seller: Christine S. Cook, Kingston. Property: 441 Mount View Ave., Hurley. Amount: $79,000.

Filed April 12.

Lori Joseph Builders Inc., Beacon.

Seller: Martin Joseph Resek Jr., Fishkill. Property: in Beacon. Amount: $60,000. Filed April 14.

MidFirst Bank. Seller: Michael E. Catania, Newburgh. Property: 52 Horton Ave., Middletown 10940.

Amount: $213,379. Filed April 13.

MTGLQ Investors LP, Greenville, S.C. Seller: Joan H. McCarthy, Fishkill.

Property: 89 Depot Hill Road, Amenia 12501. Amount: $239,500. Filed April 14.

MTGLQ Investors LP, St. Paul, Minn. Seller: Gino Marmorato, White Plains. Property: 25 Ludingtonville Road, Patterson 12531. Amount: $225,000. Filed April 6.

N20 Enterprises LLC, Warwick.

Seller: Joseph Cromwell, et al, Dixmount, Me. Property: in Minisink.

Amount: $115,000. Filed April 13.

Nafash Realty Newburgh LLC, Kinnelon, N.J. Seller: Tausha Houck, Stuart, Fla. Property: in Newburgh.

Amount: $187,500. Filed April 11.

National Residential Assets Corp., Greenwich, Conn. Seller: Luis E. Soto-Flores, et al, Walden. Property: in Middletown. Amount: $188,764.

Filed April 13.

Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Seller: Estate of Susan A. Martin, Yorktown Heights. Property: 1 Patterson Village Court, No. 1-L, Patterson 12563.

Amount: $211,291. Filed March 29.

NJNL Properties LLC, Marlboro.

Seller: Ernest H. Greiner, et al, Marlboro. Property: in Marlborough.

Amount: $25,000. Filed April 11.

One Starr Ridge Road LLC, Brewster. Seller: Putnam County Land Trust, Brewster. Property: 1 Starr Ridge Road, Brewster. Amount: $225,000. Filed April 5.

Orange Realty Holdings LLC, Goshen. Seller: Goshen Corp., New York City. Property: in Goshen.

Amount: $910,000. Filed April 13.

PennyMac Corp., Moorspark, Calif. Seller: Nikolaus Krupczyn, et al, Mooresville, N.C. Property: 21 Lenart Place, Hopewell Junction 12533.

Amount: $335,500. Filed April 11.

PNMAC Mortgage Opportunity Fund Investors LLC, Moorpark, Calif. Seller: Jode S. Millman, Poughkeepsie. Property: 14 Wood St., Poughkeepsie 12603. Amount: $471,000. Filed April 13.

Rosebud Blue 300 LLC, Kingston. Seller: CR Properties 2015 LLC, White Plains. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $20,000. Filed April 11.

Sirva Relocation Credit LLC. Seller: Chandrasekhar Sarma, et al, Poughkeepsie. Property: 3 Pineberry Court, Poughkeepsie 12603.

Amount: $298,500. Filed April 14.

Slate Hill Fire District, Slate Hill.

Seller: John M. Romer, Johnson.

Property: in Wawayanda. Amount: $60,000. Filed April 13.

Snoozepickle LLC, Poughkeepsie.

Seller: Linda M. Franzella, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Poughkeepsie.

Amount: $42,500. Filed April 15.

The Bank of New York Mellon.

Seller: Dianne B. Hanley, Katonah.

Property: 1426 Route 44, Pleasant Valley 12569. Amount: $201,000.

Filed April 11..

U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Joan Iacono, Bronxville. Property: 53 Majestic Ridge, Carmel 10512. Amount: $539,750. Filed March 31.

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Alan L. Joseph, Goshen. Property: 31 Ford Road, Westtown 10998. Amount: $368,828. Filed April 12.

Designer-Concepts Inc., Thompson Ridge. $114 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 6.

Tughill Snowmobile Works LLC, Saugerties. $1,580 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 8.

East Coast Electric of Orange County Inc., Newburgh. $736 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 6.

Urban Essence, Highland Falls. $3,153 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 6.

Guaranteed Rate Inc., Woodstock. $287 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed April 11.

Horsesmouth Ltd., Newburgh. $297 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 6.

J. Whalen Roofing and Co., Kingston. $1,577 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed April 11.

JF Cut and Trim, Newburgh. $1,636 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 6.

Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant Inc., Gardiner. $53,887 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 8.

Mpower Electrical and Mechanical Contracting Inc., Saugerties. $261 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 8.

YYY Properties LLC, Chester. Seller: Michael S. Blustein, Goshen. Property: 2902 Route 17K, Bullville 10915.

Amount: $65,500. Filed April 14.

Quickway Plaza LLC, Monroe. $1,067 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 6.

JUDGMENTS

Ravishing Ruby LLC, Woodstock. $7,389 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 8.

A and Q LLC, Middletown. $2,206 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 6.

A Cut Above Tree Service Inc., Kingston. $1,930 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 8.

Alejandra’s Mexican Food Market Inc., Newburgh. $335 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 6.

Allways Moving and Storage Inc., Kingston. $3,164 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 8.

Dechristi Inc., Walden. $257 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 6.

Redipac LLC, New Windsor. $1,067 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 6.

South Street Convenient Store, Newburgh. $197 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 6.

Swat Food Corp., Kingston. $981 in favor of thr New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 8.

The Ciancio Corp., New Windsor. $2,295 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 6.

The Greenville Inn Inc., Port Jervis. $134 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Jan. 6.

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

Ackert, Wayne D., et al. Filed by Quicken Loans Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $233,991 affecting property located at 72 and 78 Grand St., Highland 12528. Filed April 13.

Acosta, Neyda, et al. Filed by Caliber Home Loans Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $148,000 affecting property located at 53 Erie St., Port Jervis 12771. Filed Aug. 31.

Apple, Robert Paul, et al. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $298,200 affecting property located at 92 E. Main St., Pawling 12564. Filed April 12.

Aschmoneit, Patricia, et al. Filed

by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 120 Helms Hill Road, Blooming Grove 10992. Filed Sept 1.

August, Frances, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $210,000 affecting property located at 30 Continental Drive, New Windsor 12553. Filed Aug. 31.

Beckett, James, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $156,120 affecting property located at 39 Kingston Ave., Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed April 7.

Beecher, Kelly A., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $176,739 affecting property located at 23 Townsend Blvd., Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed April 7.

Bowen-Griffiths, Trudy-Ann, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $114,098 affecting property located at 14 Fulton Ave., Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed April 13.

Bracciale, Anna, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $234,671 affecting property located at 42 D’Alfonso Road, Newburgh 12550. Filed Sept 1.

Brady, Michael J. Jr., et al. Filed

by PCSB Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $140,000 affecting property located at 15 Bircher Ave., Hyde Park. Filed April 7.

Damone, Donna L., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $210,994 affecting property located at 941 Tower Ridge Circle, Middletown 10941. Filed Aug. 28.

Brim, Eddie A., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $338,318 affecting property located at 34 Hudson View Drive, Putnam Valley 10579. Filed April 4.

Furman, Patricia B., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $178,800 affecting property located at 28 Lakeside Drive, New Windsor 12553. Filed Sept 1.

Brissett, Renford, et al. Filed

by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $326,000 affecting property located at 3 Alix Road, Newburgh 12550.

Filed Aug. 28.

Gallante, Gail, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 31 Becker St., Lake Peekskill 10537. Filed April 4.

Brody, Sean, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $332,000 affecting property located at 206 Reservoir Road, Middletown 10940. Filed Aug. 31.

Cardillo, Louis M. Jr., et al. Filed

by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $200,000 affecting property located at 18 Hillside Terrace, Mahopac 10541. Filed April 7.

Cerra, Anthony, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $170,000 affecting property located at 56 Canterbury Ave., Cornwall-on-Hudson 12518. Filed Sept 1.

Chambers, Carol, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 30 May St., Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed April 12.

Chan, Cindy, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $247,000 affecting property located at 1 Lori St., Poughkeepsie 12603.

Filed April 7.

Concept Promotions Inc., et al.

Filed by Hometown Bank of the Hudson Valley. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $706,000 affecting property located at 229 Neelytown Road, Montgomery. Filed March 31.

Conklin, Lester R., as heir at law and next of kin of Charlotte M. Conklin, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 157 Front St., Port Jervis 12771. Filed Aug. 28.

Conners, Stella R., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $100,000 affecting property located at 2 Dapple Terrace, Newburgh 12550. Filed Aug. 28.

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Gangone, Yvonne, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $350,000 affecting property located at 62 Ridge Road, Chester 10918. Filed Aug. 31.

Giuffrida, Robert Jr., et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $211,714 affecting property located at 252 Costa Road, Highland 12528. Filed April 13.

Henry, Michael J., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $165,000 affecting property located at 602 Beattie Road, Rock Tavern 12575. Filed Sept 2.

Hernandez, Doraluz, et al. Filed

by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $349,300 affecting property located at 87 Summit St., Monroe 10950. Filed Sept 1.

Iannuzzi, Victor, et al. Filed by Washington Mutual Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 15 Shagbark St., Middletown 10941. Filed Sept 2.

Isioye, Gabriel A., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $567,000 affecting property located at 43 Wyndham Lane, Carmel 10512.

Filed April 5.

JTA Properties LLC, et al. Filed

by Trade Farms Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $2.4 million affecting property located at 1912 Route 82, LaGrangeville.

Filed April 12.

King, Kevin, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $164,000 affecting property located at 3 Hook Road, Unit 31, Poughkeepsie 12601. Filed April 11.

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by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $312,000 affecting property located at 34 Hillside Terrace, Brewster 10509. Filed April 11.

Long, Anthony J., et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $455,920 affecting property located at 4 Crosby Road, Carmel 10512. Filed March 31.

Mahan, Patrick A. Jr., et al. Filed

by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $285,000 affecting property located at 111 Quassaick Ave., New Windsor 12553. Filed Sept 2.

Mayer, Audrey, et al. Filed by Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 13 Maine Drive, Newburgh 12550.

Filed Sept 1.

McMahon, Kyle M., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 1 Irvington Road, Lake Carmel 10512. Filed April 1.

Meddaugh, George E. Jr., et al.

Filed by Santander Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $175,000 affecting property located at 25 Meddaugh Road, Pleasant Valley 12569. Filed April 7.

Melendez, Adelaida, et al. Filed

by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $265,005 affecting property located at 12 Gale Drive, Poughkeepsie 12603.

Filed April 11.

Meuser, Frances V., individually and as surviving spouse of William E. Meuser, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $249,000 affecting property located at 524 N. Chodikee Lake Road, Highland 12528. Filed April 8.

Molfetas, Gwen, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $150,845 affecting property located at 1229 Route 94, Cornwall-on-Hudson 12553. Filed Sept 1.

Moranville, Samantha, et al. Filed

by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $198,000 affecting property located at 190 Main St., Saugerties 12477. Filed April 12.

Motta, Joseph E., et al. Filed by Plaza Home Mortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $273,062 affecting property located at 618 Beattie Road, Rock Tavern 12575. Filed Aug. 31.

Muhlrad, Tawnya, Orange County commissioner of finance as administrator of the estate of Clara M. Englishman, et al. Filed by CIT Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $210,000 affecting property located at 83 Franklin St., Port Jervis 12771. Filed Sept 1.

Murray, Sharon, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $92,000 affecting property located at 159 Lake Shore Drive, Pine Bush 12566. Filed April 13.

Myers, Eslyn, et al. Filed by Selene Finance LP. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $262,163 affecting property located at 58 Bramley Court, Monroe 10950.

Filed Aug. 31.

Quick, Howard L. Jr., et al. Filed

by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $100,000 affecting property located at 137 Dewitt Road, Accord 12404. Filed April 11.

Wallace, Neil Stuart, et al. Filed by Ulster Savings Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $139,276 affecting property located at 173 E. Ridge Road, Warwick 10990.

Filed Sept 2.

Rehmen, Muhammed D., et al.

Filed by Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $168,000 affecting property located at 30 Woods Road, Port Jervis 12771.

Filed Sept 2.

Ward, Thomas P., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $140,000 affecting property located at 80 Sunrise Ridge, Florida 10921.

Filed Sept 2.

Rhodes, Scott A., et al. Filed by PNC Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $278,825 affecting property located at 24 Tanager Road, Brewster 10509.

Filed April 6.

Nemkin, Oleg, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $272,000 affecting property located at 42 Warford Road, Minisink 10998.

Filed Aug. 31.

Rodriguez, Alba, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $130,000 affecting property located at 75 Grove St., Newburgh 12550.

Filed Aug. 28.

Olson, Chris E., et al. Filed by Matrix Financial Services Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 331 Hudson Ave., Beacon 12508. Filed April 7.

Rodriguez, Ramon E., et al. Filed

by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $313,600 affecting property located at 908 Mountain Road, Port Jervis 12771. Filed Aug. 31.

Palazzolo, Bennet M., et al. Filed

by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $160,000 affecting property located at 71 E. Shore Road, Greenwood Lake 10925. Filed Aug. 28.

Palmer, Nigel W., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $246,235 affecting property located at 104 Parkdale Drive, New Windsor 12553. Filed Aug. 31.

Parks, Karen L., et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $491,000 affecting property located at 25 Chestnut St., Cold Spring 10516. Filed April 12.

Pelham, Edward Sr., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $144,000 affecting property located at 3124 Route 9W, Saugerties 12477. Filed April 14.

Polacco, Charles J. III, et al. Filed

by Ulster Savings Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $245,600 affecting property located at 135 Ruby Road, Kingston 12401.

Filed April 11.

Polo, Domingo N., et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $300,000 affecting property located at 89 Walnut St., Mahopac 10541.

Filed March 31.

Taylor, Michael, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $130,000 affecting property located at 15 Jackson Road, Mahopac 10541.

Filed April 6.

Treschitta, Domenick L., et al.

Filed by Provident Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $260,000 affecting property located at 15 Fairview Ave., Warwick 10990. Filed Sept 2.

Unknown heirs at law of Frank Anastasia, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $300,000 affecting property located at 29 Jerome Drive, Patterson 12563. Filed April 11.

Vaccarino, Gina M., et al. Filed by Ditech Financial LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 12 Bianca Court, Carmel 10512. Filed April 1.

Weiner, David A., et al. Filed by Ulster Savings Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $210,600 affecting property located at 336 Marcott Road, Marbletown 12484. Filed April 11.

MECHANIC’S LIENS 360 Route 211 LLC, as owner. $8,895 as claimed by Bridge Electrical Systems LLC, Old Saybrook, Conn. Property: 360 Route 211 E., Wallkill. Filed April 14.

Dellaportas Enterprises I Inc., as owner. $5,408 as claimed by D Rock Builders Inc., Hopewell Junction.

Property: 65-71 E. Main St., Beacon.

Filed April 11.

Harris, Dawn E., as owner. $2,530 as claimed by O.M.S. Enterprises Inc., Pleasant Valley. Property: 13 Mandaley Drive, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed April 13.

Holada Properties LLC, as owner. $45,319 as claimed by Ginocchio Electric Inc., Ancram. Property: 68 Ryan Road, Pine Plains 12567. Filed April 18.

Provenzano, Michael, as owner. $7,528 as claimed by Fall Fittings Inc., New Paltz. Property: in Hurley. Filed April 8.

Reynolds, Carol M., as owner. $17,082 as claimed by Visage Construction Corp., Germantown. Property: 28 Smith St., Pawling. Filed April 14.

Sky Acres Enterprises Inc., as owner. $13,950 as claimed by Thalle Industries Inc., New York. Property: 30 Airway Drive, LaGrangeville 12540. Filed April 11.

Venezia, Edward II, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $502,000 affecting property located at 2642 Liberty Ridge, New Windsor 12553. Filed Aug. 28.

Warwick Commercial Properties, Warwick, as owner. $7,900 as claimed by Seal-Tite Insulation Inc., Middletown. Property: 62 Galloway Road, Warwick. Filed April 15.

Vergilii, Cynthia, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 1540 Route 376, Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed April 11.

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

Doing Business As Napoli’s Pizzeria and Trattoria Inc., d.b.a. Lopiccolo Pizzeria and Family Restaurant, 253 Tower Drive, Middletown 10941. Filed March 26.

Power Up Ener�y Inc., d.b.a. Direct Management Controls, 1 Taitch Court, No. 101, Monroe 10950.

Filed March 26.

Rose Products Corp., d.b.a. Rose Dinettes Manufacturing, 181 Boyd St., Montgomery 12549. Filed March 26.

Hernandez Landscaping, 488 Route 32, Highland Mills 10930, c/o Adolfo Hernandez. Filed March 30.

Home Maid Commercial and Residential Cleaning Services, P.O. Box 53, Cottekill 12419, c/o Garrett J. Heinitz. Filed April 14.

Hudson Valley Cloud Co., 1292 Route 44/55, Apt. B, Clintondale 12515, c/o Rebecca L. Tompkins. Filed April 8.

J.I. Restaurant Consulting, 1060 N. Mountain Road, Gardiner 12525, c/o Janet Gail Irizarry. Filed April 8.

Partnerships

Jason Grant Enterprises, 7A Reginas Way, Shandaken 12480, c/o Jason Grant. Filed April 12.

Designing Elegance, 1143 Sawkill Road, Kingston 12401, c/o Sesar L. Mendez and Jarom Alexander Rodriguez Samayoa. Filed April 11.

Jennifer A. White, LCSWR, 275 Fair St., 17C, Kingston 12401, c/o Jennifer A. White. Filed April 14.

Pruiksma Brothers Enterprises, 206 Browns Road, Westtown 10998, c/o Samuel W. Pruiksma and John R. Pruiksma. Filed March 26.

Woody’s Home Improvements, 443 Saint Andrews Road, Walden 12586, c/o Erwin Malave Jr. and Ryan Woods. Filed March 26.

Sole Proprietorships Bouncin Bean Family Daycare, 399 Sands Road, Middletown 10941, c/o Linda Gueits. Filed March 27.

Brian G. La Torre, 2293 Route 32, Saugerties 12477, c/o Brian G. La Torre. Filed April 11.

Carriker Logistics, 2 Winner Circles Lane, Goshen 10924, c/o Fay Williams. Filed March 27.

Danielle Conklin Photography, 1428 Creek Locks Road, Kingston 12401, c/o Danielle B. Davis-Conklin.

Filed April 12.

Divergent Coffee, 1950 Old Kings Highway, Saugerties 12477, c/o Raymond M. Zarcone. Filed April 13.

Drake Design, 61 Brewster St., Kingston 12401, c/o Tonya J. Carney.

Filed April 11.

Exclusive Use Car Auto Sale, 36A Bridge St., Newburgh, c/o Karla Y. Garcia. Filed March 30.

FinishLine Builders, 42 Markle Road, Kerhonkson 12446, c/o Kristina M. Ricci. Filed April 11.

Goode Vapes, 260 Plaza Road, Kingston 12401, c/o Christopher T. Goode. Filed April 8.

JL Floor Covering, 101 North St., Middletown 10940, c/o Joseph Pagan. Filed March 26.

Manufactured Home Maintenance, 2 Mazies Lane, Lot 3, New Windsor 12553, c/o Luis Delacruz.

Filed March 30.

Moonflower Breads, 57 Hasbrouck Road, New Paltz 12561, c/o Lucienne R. Moran. Filed April 8.

Nail Tek by Rose, 268 Plaza Road, Kingston 12401, c/o Khue Thi Nguyen. Filed April 11.

Newkirk Lawn Care, 110 McKinstry Road, Gardiner 12525, c/o Jonathan A. Newkirk. Filed April 13.

Rob’s Kitchen Caravan, 12 Jackson St., Highland Mills 10930, c/o Robert E. Lipkin. Filed March 30.

Scriptural Pillows, 285 Flatbush Ave., Kingston 12401, c/o Linda Williams. Filed April 11.

Sevyn, 197 Fosler Road, Highland 12528, c/o Enjoly S.N. Evans. Filed April 8.

Soundview Productions Media and Management, 56 Parnassus Lane, Saugerties 12477, c/o Donald F. La Sala. Filed April 8.

Stock Kustom Guns, 203 Manorville Road, Saugerties 12477, c/o Eric Stock. Filed April 12.

Sweetpea, 3852 Main St., Unit 2, Stone Ridge 12484, c/o Scarlet F. Deford. Filed April 8.

Tired Iron Customs, 149A. Route 32A, Saugerties 12477, c/o Cathleen E. Ford. Filed April 12.

We Are The Evidence, 365 Upper Sahler Mill Road, Olivebridge 12461, c/o Dafna Tachover. Filed April 11.

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FACTS & FIGURES ATTACHMENTS RELEASED Barr, Alison Alexander and Dean Sherman Barr, Greenwich.

Released by David T. Martin. $1.7 million in favor of Walter J. Alexander M.D., Greenwich. Property: 15 Cedarwood Drive, Greenwich. Filed March 29.

Madoff, Andrew H., Greenwich.

Released by David Golub. $2.5 million in favor of the Retirement program for employees of the town of Fairfield, Fairfield. Property: 57 Tomac Ave., Greenwich. Filed April 8.

BUILDING PERMITS COMMERCIAL 40 Grove St LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Renovate the existing basement area, hallway, bathroom and offices in an existing commercial space at 40 Grove St., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed March 30.

A P Construction, Stamford, contractor for Landmark Square 1-6 LLC. Perform an interior fit-up for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 101 Broad St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $1.5 million. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

AG-GCS Shippan Landing Owner LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Add a beer garden to an existing commercial space at 208 Harbor Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

American Construction Management Inc., contractor for Bruce W. Vukson. Install shelf supports in an existing commercial space at 1100 Hope St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

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: John Golden c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 3 Westchester Park Drive, Suite G7 White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: (914)694-3600 Fax: (914)694-3680

American Jersey Construction, contractor for Brookfield E & A LLC. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 143 Federal Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed March 10.

Barrett Inc., contractor for Trikilco LLC. Remove and replace the roofing and decking on an existing commercial space at Triangle St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $10,500.

Filed March 29.

BLT Management LLC, Stamford, contractor for Waterfront Office Building Ltd. Partnership. Perform an interior fit-up for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 68 Southfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

BLT Management LLC, Stamford, contractor for Waterfront Office Building Ltd. Partnership. Perform an interior fit-up for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 68 Southfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

Boys and Girls Village, Milford, contractor for Bridgeport Phase II. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space at 1001 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed April 5.

Centimark Corp., contractor for Davis Hotels and Resorts. Install a roof system on an existing commercial space at 700 E. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $236,577. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

Church Of God Seventh Day, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Construct bathroom and office space in an existing commercial space at 591 Artic St., Bridgeport. Estimates cost: $17,000. Filed April 4.

Collins Pharmacy Inc., Fairfield, contractor for JK & NK Properties LLC. Construct an aluminum ramp on the property of an existing commercial space at 2 Apple Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $5,000.

Filed March 21.

Connecticut Remodeling & Building LLC, Southbury, contractor for Windover Holdings LLC. Change use of building from a medical to business office at 598 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed March 29.

D’Amato Construction Company Inc., contractor for the town of Bethel. Renovate a water-treatment facility at 37 Long Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $947,427. Filed April 5.

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DG Capital, contractor for MS Portfolio LLC. Construct a new entrance vestibule and a foundation at an existing commercial space at 7 Backus Ave. Sears, Danbury. Estimated cost: $600,000. Filed March 30.

Durunt Tents, Danbury, contractor for Connecticut Zoo. Add temporary tents to an existing commercial space for a special event at 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: Not available. Filed April 7.

Family & Children’s Aid Inc., contractor for self. Convert a two-family dwelling into an office and add a third floor at 22 Orchard St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $180,000. Filed April 6.

Preferred Utilities MFG Corp., contractor for self. Construct a new steel building with a concrete foundation at 31 South St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed March 31.

R&F Services, Trumbull, contractor for Watermark at 3030. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 3030 Park Ave., Unit 10W5, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed April 5.

Ragosta, Sergio, contractor for 632-640 Federal Road LLC. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 640 Federal Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed March 10.

Goncalves, Joseph, Bridgeport, contractor for American Legion.

Construct a new commercial superstructure at 606 Center St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed April 6.

Reckson/Stamford Towers LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Expand the building and renovate the interior for a new gym at 680 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1.5 million. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

JAR Associates, contractor for No. 1 Shelter Rock LLC. Repair the cinder block columns in an existing commercial space at Shelter Rock Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $2,100.

Filed April 5.

RM Custom Contractors, Trumbull, contractor for Bridgeport Port Authority. Enclose a deck in an existing commercial space at 330 Water St., Bridgeport. Estimates cost: $21,500. Filed April 7.

Litwin, Chris, contractor for Acorn Homes Inc. Perform an interior fitout in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 536 Federal Road, Brookfield. Cost undisclosed. Filed March 7.

Sal Communications, Massachusetts, contractor for Cell Tower Lease Acquisition. Replace the antennas on an existing commercial space at 1330 Chopsey Hill, Bridgeport. Estimates cost: $40,000. Filed April 4.

MDS Drywall LLC, contractor for 2 Terrace Place LLC. Perform interior alterations in an existing commercial space at 2 Terrace Place, Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed March 30.

Signature Construction Group of Connecticut Inc., contractor for 201 Broad Street Owner LLC. Perform interior alterations in an existing commercial space at 201 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $625,000. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

Monroe, Michael, Stamford, contractor for 1642 Bedford Inc. Remove drywall and replace the ceiling in an existing commercial space at 1642 Bedford St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

Northeast Towers Inc., contractor for Christ The Shepherd Church. Add three new antennas to the roof of an existing commercial space at 52 Stadley Rough Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed March 28.

Penney, Lee, contractor for E. W. Batista Family Limited? Remove two partition walls in an existing commercial space at 31 Miry Brook Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,000.

Filed April 8.

Perfection Drywall LLC, contractor for Pinto Investment Group LLC. Add two layers of sheetrock to an existing commercial space at 87 Liberty St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed April 5.

Signature Construction Group of Connecticut Inc., Stamford, contractor for 201 Broad Street Owner LLC. Fill in the stairs in an existing commercial space at 201 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000.

Filed between April 4 and April 8.

William R. Deickler Contracting, Ridgefield, contractor for Donald E. Russell. Install stairs to access the storage space in an existing commercial space at 113 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $4,500.

Filed March 29.

Zandri, Stefano, Ridgefield, contractor for the town of Ridgefield.

Install new steps in an existing commercial space at 700 N. Salem Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $70,000.

Filed April 4.

RESIDENTIAL 3V Construction LLC, contractor for William Leonardo Toledo. Add a wrap-around porch and deck to the property of an existing single-family residence at 14 Clifton Place, Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed March 29.

A. Battinelli & Son, Stamford, contractor for Mikhail Pivovarov. Add a second floor over the garage of an existing single-family residence at 55 Montgomery St., Bridgeport. Estimates cost: $75,000. Filed April 4.

Advanced Window Systems LLC, contractor for Jackson Jacqueline Cameron. Install vinyl siding on an existing single-family residence at 1277 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $13,700. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

Alenaft Inc., North Haven, contractor for Sophie Sajda. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 75 Manhattan Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed April 8.

Autz, Christopher K., Ridgefield, contractor for self. Construct a wood deck and attach to an existing single-family residence at 111 Ramapoo Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed March 24.

Baker, Brookfield, contractor for self. Replace the hot tub in an existing single-family residence at 7 Cawdor Burn Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $10,700. Filed March 31.

BL Realty Holdings LLC, Hamden, contractor for self. Add fire doors to an existing residential building at 251-255 Eagle St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,700. Filed April 8.

BRB Construction Connecticut LLC, contractor for Marvin Kirsner, et al. Install an elevator, bathroom, storage room and playroom in an existing single-family residence at 631 Long Ridge Road, Unit 33B, Stamford. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

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Carcole Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Luigi Gardillo Jr. Replace the windows and siding in an existing single-family residence at 128 Crestwood Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

Catino, Michael P., Stamford, contractor for self. Modify the existing deck attached to a single-family residence at 35 Mead St., Unit 1, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

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FACTS & FIGURES Clark Construction Inc., Newhaven, contractor for Andre C. Koenigsberg, et al. Construct a new single-family residence with three bedrooms and three and one-half bathrooms at 89 Old Boston Post Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed April 6.

Durango, Fabian, Norwalk, contractor for self. Remodel an existing single-family residence and the detached garage at 359 Fiske Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $40,000.

Filed April 8.

Jakubcak, Jan, Danbury, contractor for self. Repair a detached garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 11 Seeley St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $1,000.

Filed March 29.

Friends of Library, contractor for the town of Brookfield. Add a shed to store books at 182 Whisconier Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $1,000.

Filed March 23.

Miranda, Brookfield, contractor for self. Add a shower to a half bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 10 Old Middle Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed March 15.

Gabriele Construction Inc., Stamford, contractor for Andrew Ye and Laura Ye. Replace the deck on the property of an existing single-family residence at 45 Webster Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $27,500.

Filed April 6.

Mokszycki, Joseph, South Salem, N.Y., contractor for Christopher T. Bishop. Finish the attic space in an existing single-family residence for a playroom at 268 Silver Spring Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $40,000.

Filed March 24.

Garian Property Maintenance, Milford, contractor for Federal Home Loan Mortgage. Replace the existing deck on the property of a single-family residence at 1 Berkshire Place, Danbury. Estimated cost: $2,400. Filed March 29.

Ramsey, Diane, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Remove and replace the cabinets in the kitchen and basement of an existing single-family residence at 328 Mountain Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $50,000.

Filed April 7.

Gernert, Patricia, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Construct an attached wood deck to an existing single-family residence at 35 Abbott Ave., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $5,423. Filed March 28.

Rankine, Dawn, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Add a playroom and wine cellar to an existing single-family residence at 37 Shields Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $14,036.

Filed March 30.

Cruz, Fernaiso, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 365 Nutmeg Road, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,100. Filed April 8.

Ghoussias, Maria, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Construct a shed on the property of an existing single-family residence at 140 Quarry Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,800. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

Restoration Management, New Milford, contractor for Paul Arcaterra and Ann C. Arcaterra. Repair water damage to a single-family residence at 34 Beechwood Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $70,000.

Filed April 7.

Connecticut House Buy LLC, Shelton, contractor for self. Fully gut and renovate an existing single-family residence at 573 Garfield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000.

Filed April 6.

Godoy, Tiago, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add a rear dormer and a full bathroom to an existing single-family residence at 770 Platt St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $32,000.

Filed April 7.

Daza, Edwin, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Replace a fence on an existing single-family residence at 19 Webb Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

Grynchak, Bogdan, Stamford, contractor for Christian K. Wolfgruber. Demolish the siding and trim on an existing single-family residence at 309 Dundee Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $29,500. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

Robert Lupinski Painting & Remodeling LLC, contractor for Pawel Urbanik. Replace the kitchen cabinets, four windows and carpeting in an existing two-family residence at 65 Pine Hill Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for self. Replace the windows in a condominium building at 35 Wascussee Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,540. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

Rocksolid Construction LLC, contractor for Margaret S. Cassidy.

Renovate the kitchen and garage in an existing single-family residence at 26 Woodbury Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for self. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 147 Berrian Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,400. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

Ross, Jason T., contractor for Charles T. Lee, et al. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 64 Hedge Brook Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $21,000.

Filed between April 4 and April 8.

The Barnyard Enterprises Inc., Ellington, contractor for Thomas D’Amico. Construct a detached two-story two-bay garage with an unfinished attic space at 30 Wheeler Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed March 30.

Clark Construction of Ridgefield, Ridgefield, contractor for Jean Erickson Gaumer. Complete the kitchen in an existing single-family residence with cabinets, counters and floors at 156 Silver Spring Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $32,800.

Filed March 30.

Corbett, Ruth M., Ridgefield, contractor for self. Fit-out a laundry room on the second floor in an existing single-family residence at 83 Olmstead Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed April 7.

Cortes, Charlie, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the basement in an existing single-family residence at 55 Voight St., Bridgeport.

Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed April 8.

Cortez, Francisca, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 27 Northfield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,000.

Filed April 5.

DeBartolomeo, Timothy J., contractor for Michael Finkelstein. Modify a seawall on the property of an existing single-family residence at 373 Stamford Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

Grynchak, Bogdan, Stamford, contractor for Christian K. Wolfgruber. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 309 Dundee Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $13,975. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

Design Builders & Remodeling Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for Tom Brennan and Kathleen Brennan.

Renovate a master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 170 Branchville Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed March 28.

J Peck Construction Services Inc., Woodbury, contractor for Fluckinger. Construct a new pole barn at 15 Falls Drive, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed March 23.

Dillon, Robert E., Stamford, contractor for self. Expand the deck in an existing single-family residence at 47 Chestnut Hill Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

J. P. Maguire Associates, Waterbury, contractor for Alyson Annese.

Repair the interior of an existing single-family residence and replace the rafters, fireplace, kitchen cabinets and hardwood floors at 18 Spire View Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $71,500. Filed March 21.

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Salinas, Esther M. and Romulo L. Salinas, Danbury, contractor for self.

Add a pool deck to the property of an existing single-family residence at 2 Jeanette Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $850. Filed April 7.

Sanfilippo, Joseph A., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate the upstairs bathroom and add tile at an existing single-family residence at 94 Redmont Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

Santini Services LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for Dwight Edwards.

Construct a basement, stairs, kitchen and sunroom in an existing single-family residence at 22 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $225,000. Filed April 1.

Smith, Brookfield, contractor for self.

Add a deck and spiral staircase to an existing single-family residence at 55 N. Mountain Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $2,917. Filed March 30.

Southpaw Builders LLC, contractor for Aslan. Add insulation and spray foam to an existing single-family residence at 51 Elbow Hill Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $6,000.

Filed March 29.

Strolin Remodeling LLC, contractor for Kelly S. Siranko. Legalize an addition and a family room in an existing single-family residence at 17 Jefferson Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed April 7.

Stuart Construction & Design Company LLC, Stamford, contractor for Backman Gerald S. 2007 Revocable Trust. Add a pool house to the property of an existing single-family residence at 546 Wire Mill Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed between April 4 and April 8.

Tallman Building Co., contractor for Susan R. Cullman. Install a generator in an existing single-family residence at 74 Saddle Rock Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000.

Filed between April 4 and April 8.

Town of Brookfield, Brookfield, contractor for self. Add a welcome shed to the beach at 460 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $3,500. Filed March 14.

COURT CASES The following court cases represent the allegations made by plaintiffs in the initial filings of civil lawsuits and do not represent legally binding judgments made by the courts.

Bridgeport Superior Court 1148 William Street Partnership LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed

by Creuza Nascimento, Bridgeport.

Plaintiff ’s attorney: Costello, Brennan and DeVidas PC, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to keep their walkway free from ice. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, lost wages, compensation and all other relief as the court deems appropriate and proper.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6056057-S. Filed April 7.

Banc of America Leasing & Capital LLC, et al., Hartford.

Filed by Grimar Rivera, Bridgeport. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6055978-S. Filed April 5.

Beachbody LLC, Santa Monica, Calif. Filed by Vincent Yackery, Norwalk. Plaintiff ’s attorneys: Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this tort suit against the defendant alleging that it put into place exercise DVDs, which instructed the consumers to engage in unreasonable risks.

As a result, the plaintiff was allegedly injured while following the instructions on the DVD. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, punitive damages, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as the court deems necessary and proper.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6055989-S. Filed April 5.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc., Hartford. Filed by Biagio’s Osteria LLC, Stratford. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Rosati & Rosati LLC, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for gift cards provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $20,550 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment.

The plaintiff claims money damages, treble damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, interest, costs and such other relief in equity or other that this court deems appropriate.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6055969-S. Filed April 4.

Bogopa BP Corp., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Micheline Jean, Bridgeport. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Lawrence J. Merly, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on a pool of water spilling from a broken container in a store owned by the defendants and sustained injuries. This dangerous condition was allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to inspect their store. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and any other relief that in law or equity may appertain.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6056033-S. Filed April 6.

Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport.

Filed by Priscilla Brown, Bridgeport.

Plaintiff ’s attorney: Sabatini & Associates LLC, Newington. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair employment suit against the defendant alleging that it employed her. The defendant allegedly created a pretext to fire the plaintiff to mask unlawful racial and age discrimination.

The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, back pay, front pay, lost personal days, attorney’s fees, costs, interest, reinstatement, post-judgment interest, consequential damages, prejudgment interest and an injunction requiring the removal of all adverse information contained in the plaintiff ’s personal file.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6056106-S. Filed April 8.

CSAA General Insurance Co., Walnut Creek, Calif. Filed by Maciej Kloc, Stratford. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Enrico Vaccaro, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000 exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv16-6056064-S. Filed April 8.

FACTS & FIGURES Delancey Street Foundation Inc., et al., Wethersfield. Filed by Alan Palmer, Norwalk. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Eric G. Blomberg, Bridgeport.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no.

FBT-cv16-6056058-S. Filed April 7.

MAC REI Properties LLC, et al., Shelton. Filed by Sheila Williams, Stratford. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Edmund Q. Collier, Milford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to keep their stairs free from ice and snow. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, lost wages, compensation and all other relief as the court deems appropriate and proper. Case no. FBT-cv16-6056101-S. Filed April 8.

P&P Distributors LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Carmen Berdecia, Bridgeport. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Jacobs & Quiles LLC, Bridgeport.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on a pool of water spilling from a broken container in a store owned by the defendants and sustained injuries. This dangerous condition was allowed to exist due the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to inspect their store. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no.

FBT-cv16-6055971-S. Filed April 5.

Progressive Northwestern Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Latoya Latibeaudiere, Bridgeport.

Plaintiff ’s attorney: James O. Gaston, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages.

The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant.

The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000 exclusive of interests and costs.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6056040-S. Filed April 6.

Sacred Heart University Inc., Fairfield. Filed by Jessica Giannone, Manhasset, N.Y. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Friedler & Friedler PC, New Haven.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she suffered injuries in an accident where her glass shower door broke, causing injuries. This accident was allegedly caused by the defendant by failing to install a safe door and failing to inspect the shower door. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, punitive damages, costs of the suit incurred herein and such other and further relief as the court may deem just and proper.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6056024-S. Filed April 6.

USA Express Hardwood Flooring LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Vigilant Insurance Co., New York, N.Y. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Blackwell & Spadaccini LLC, Manchester. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant alleging that it provided insurance to property. The defendant was allegedly contracted to repair damage caused by a burst water pipe on the property insured by the plaintiff. The defendant allegedly caused damage to the property by failing to remove and dispose of the floors, causing the plaintiff to pay out $293,043 in damages. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, costs, interest and such other relief as in law or equity may provide.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6055972-S. Filed April 5.

Danbury Superior Court Apollo Solar Inc., Hartford. Filed

by Electronic Specialties of Connecticut Inc., Wallingford. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Paul J. Garlasco. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for specially manufactured goods provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $550,491 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, costs, interest and such other relief as may be available in law or equity.

Case no. DBD-cv16-6019560-S. Filed April 6.

Clean Sweep Chimney Cleaners, Hartford. Filed by Rudolph Marciano and Ashley Marciano, Ridgefield.

Plaintiffs’ attorney: Carreira and Wojciechowski LLC, New Preston.

Action: The plaintiffs have brought this breach of construction contract suit against the defendant alleging that they had failed to perform work in the plaintiffs’ residence in a workmanlike manner. The plaintiffs have allegedly been forced to hire another company to perform work on their chimney. The plaintiffs claim compensatory damages, consequential damages, interest, attorney’s fees and such other relief in law or in equity the court deems just and proper.

Case no. DBD-cv16-6019530-S. Filed April 5.

Garden Homes Management Corp., et al., Stamford. Filed by Scott Nesbitt, Danbury. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Allingham & Readyoff LLC, New Milford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he fell in a hole on property owned by the defendants. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to caution off the area they were performing construction work on. The plaintiff claims monetary damages and such other and further relief as the court deems fair and just.

Case no. DBD-cv16-6019562-S. Filed April 6.

Nationwide General Insurance Co., et al., Columbus, Ohio. Filed

by Hilario’s Truck Center LLC, Danbury. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Votre & Associates PC, Ridgefield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of insurance contract suit against the defendants alleging that he was covered by the defendants’ insurance policy and crashed his car.

The defendants allegedly refused to pay for towing and recovery, despite contractual obligations. The plaintiff claims money damages, costs and other equitable relief as the court may deem proper.

Case no. DBD-cv16-6019558-S. Filed April 6.

Shop-Rite Supermarkets Inc., et al., Hartford. Filed by Beverly Smith, Danbury. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Jodwy & Jowdy, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she tripped on uneven carpeting on property owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to make a reasonable inspection of the premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, interest and costs.

Case no. DBD-cv16-6019564-S. Filed April 7.

Stamford Superior Court A Pappajohn Co., Norwalk. Filed

by Baker Concrete Construction Inc., Monroe. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Yamin & Grant LLC, Waterbury.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for labor and materials provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $756,195 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest and such other relief in equity or law to which the plaintiff may be entitled.

Case no. FST-cv16-6028187-S. Filed April 8.

Geiger’s Landscape LLC, Weston.

Filed by Barbara Saverine, Stamford.

Plaintiff ’s attorney: John P. Regan, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of construction contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to perform work in the plaintiff ’s residence in a workmanlike manner. The plaintiff has allegedly been forced to hire another company to remediate the damages. The plaintiff claims money damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain.

Case no. FST-cv16-6028178-S. Filed April 7.

Greenwich Emergency Medical Service Inc., et al., Greenwich.

Filed by Joseph Boskello, Greenwich. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Mark F. Katz, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendants alleging that he was loaded onto an ambulance owned by the defendants. The defendants’ employees allegedly dropped the gurney the plaintiff was on, causing injuries. The plaintiff claims damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs.

Case no. FST-cv16-6028172-S. Filed April 6.

Ionian Food Imports Inc., et al., Stamford. Filed by Westport National Bank, Westport. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Goldman Gruder & Woods LLC, Greenwich. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a promissory note provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $475,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as the court deems just.

Case no. FST-cv16-6028182-S. Filed April 7.

LT of Stamford LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by Clement K. Bellairs IV, Stamford. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Samuel D. Bush, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this defamation suit against the defendants alleging that an employee of the bar defamed the plaintiff and threw him out of the bar. As a result, the plaintiff has allegedly suffered damages to his reputation. The plaintiff claims monetary and punitive damages, costs, expenses, attorney’s fees and any other relief in law or equity.

Case no. FST-cv16-6028129-S. Filed April 4.

Sound Development Group LLC, et al., Fairfield. Filed by Sandra Russo, South Salem, N.Y. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Haymond Law Firm, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped in a parking lot owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to inspect the parking lot to ensure it was even. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs.

Case no. FST-cv16-6028184-S. Filed April 8.

USA Express Hardwood Flooring LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Sean McDevitt and Kelly McDevitt, New Canaan. Plaintiffs’ attorney: O’Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss PC, Wethersfield. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this suit against the defendant alleging that it was contracted to repair damage caused by a burst water pipe on the property owned by the plaintiffs. The defendant allegedly caused damage to the property by failing to property remove and dispose of the floors, causing the plaintiff to have to temporarily move to a second home. The plaintiffs claim monetary damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, costs, interest and such other relief as in law or equity may provide.

Case no. FST-cv16-6028183-S. Filed April 8.

Federal District Court Alstrom Power Inc., Windsor.

Filed by Dominion Resources Services Inc., et al., Richmond, Va. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Shipman & Goodwin, Hartford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it failed to inspect the boilers owned by the plaintiffs. The boiler failed, causing deaths. The defendant had substandard insurance coverage and was unable to indemnify the plaintiffs. The plaintiffs claim damages, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity.

Case no. 3:16-cv-005440-JAM. Filed April 6.

Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co., New Britain. Filed

by George G. Harris, Englishtown, N.J. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Spears Manning LLC, Southport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this trademark infringement suit against the defendant alleging that it infringed on the plaintiff ’s wildlife sculpture works by selling similar pieces. The plaintiff claims damages, profits, costs, disbursements, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity.

Case no. 3:16-cv-00548-SRU. Filed April 7.

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FACTS & FIGURES Edible Arrangements LLC, Wallingford. Filed by Christopher Distasio, Fla. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Lemberg Law LLC, Wilton. Action: The plaintiff has brought this telecommunications suit against the defendant alleging that it sent automatic text messages for advertisements without permission from the plaintiff, causing damages. The plaintiff claims $4 million in monetary damages, injunctive relief, statutory damages, treble damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity.

Case no. 3:16-cv-00538-JAM. Filed April 5.

Encompass Consulting LLC, et al., Beverly, Mass. Filed by Northern Reach Inc. and Ride Today Financial Corp., New London.

Plaintiff ’s attorney: Halloran & Sage LLP, Hartford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this trademark infringement suit against the defendants alleging that they breached contract by competing with the plaintiffs for financing services. The defendants allegedly used similar trademarks and names, causing dilution of trademarks. The plaintiffs claim damages, profits, costs, expenses and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity.

Case no. 3:16-cv-00547-AWT. Filed April 7.

National Railroad Passenger Corp., et al., New Haven. Filed by Walter Grey, Hamden. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Early, Ludwick, Sweeney & Meisenkothen LLC, New Haven.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this federal employer liability suit against the defendants alleging that he was injured on the job when a piece of metal fell off the hoe blade and struck him, causing injuries.

This accident was allegedly due to the negligence of the defendants in that they failed to properly train their employees. The plaintiff claims $2 million in monetary damages and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity.

Case no. 3:16-cv-00525-AWT. Filed April 4.

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va. Filed by Evelyn Tucker, New Haven. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Kimmel & Silverman PC, Danielson. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair debt collection suit against the defendant alleging that it contacted the plaintiff by a cell phone using an automatic dialing system in an attempt to collect a debt from a third party. The plaintiff claims actual damages, statutory damages, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity.

Case no. 3:16-cv-00533-SRU. Filed April 5.

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Saveway Petroleum Inc. Filed

by Hess Corp. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Howard, Kohn, Sprague & Fitzgerald, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that an employee of the plaintiff was hurt in an accident. The employee allegedly used a terminal access card provided by the defendant and the defendant is under contract to indemnify and defend the plaintiff. The plaintiff claims costs, indemnification, damages, interest and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity.

Case no. 3:16-cv-00540-RNC. Filed April 4.

Swirl Networks Inc., Boston, Mass.

Filed by Novatiz Inc., Freemont, Calif. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Gray Robinson PA, Tampa, Fla. Action: The plaintiff has brought this patent infringement suit against the defendant alleging that it infringed on the plaintiff ’s customer relationship patent by offering similar applications. The plaintiff claims an injunction preventing the defendant from continuing to infringe, an accounting of damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity.

Case no. 3:16-cv-00546-VLB. Filed April 7.

Travelers Indemnity Co., Hartford. Filed by Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Boston, Mass. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Cordon, Muir & Foley LLP, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendant alleging that it and the plaintiff provided insurance protection to Hampshire Industries. The defendant allegedly refused to indemnify Hampshire Industries for lawsuits related to asbestos. The plaintiff wants reimbursement for the amounts it paid out. The plaintiff claims judgment, defense costs, interest, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity.

Case no. 3:16-cv-00539-AWT. Filed April 6.

COMMERCIAL 132 Old Road LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Beverly Isenberg, Westport. Property: 132 Old Road, Westport. Amount: $750,000. Filed April 6.

177 Grove Street LLC, Stratford. Seller: Misty Blue LLC, Stratford. Property: 177 Grove St., Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 31.

187 Shore Road LLC, New Canaan. Seller: Christine L. O’Halloran, Greenwich. Property: 187 Shore Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3.1 million. Filed April 1.

2000 Barnum Realty LLC, Glen Oaks, N.Y. Seller: 444 Saw Mill Realty LLC, Trumbull. Property: Old Kings Highway, Stratford. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed April 1.

275 Compo Road South LLC, Westport. Seller: Samuel Stein, James O. Stein and Louise K. Stein, Ann Arbor, Mich. Property: 275 Compo Road South, Westport. Amount: $382,500. Filed March 28.

33 Sunshine Avenue LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Frances E. Docimo, Greenwich. Property: 33 Sunshine Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $605,000.

Filed April 8.

57 Commerce Realty LLC, Brookfield. Seller: Westrock Brookfield LLC, Harrison, N.Y. Property: 50 and 57 Commerce Road, Brookfield.

Amount: $1.2 million. Filed March 15.

6K LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Bank of America NA, Greenville, S.C. Property: Lots 275 and 276 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Amount: $94,201. Filed April 4.

Brook Mousson LLC, Greenwich.

Seller: Midwood Partners LLC, Greenwich. Property: Midwood Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed March 31.

DEEDS COMMITTEE DEEDS Galvez, Joann M., et al., Stratford.

Appointed committee: John A. Florek, Stratford. Property: 1170 South Ave., Stratford. Amount: $126,000.

Docket no. 15-cv-6050745-S. Filed April 1.

Prisinzano, Charlene and Edward Prisinzano, Greenwich. Appointed committee: John Cassone, Greenwich. Property: 3 Pleasant St., Greenwich. Amount: $1.7 million.

Docket no. FST-cv-13-6017220-S. Filed March 28.

FCBJ

Smith Sr., William L., et al., Stratford. Appointed committee: Jane Ford Shaw, Fairfield. Property: 85 Canaan Court, Building 80, Apt. 13, Stratford. Amount: $17,200. Docket no. 15-cv-6049680. Filed March 31.

WCBJ

Conservative Synagogue Inc., Westport. Seller: Anthony N. Hill and Jessica Hill, Westport. Property: 5 Spicer Court, Westport. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed March 31.

Creston Capital LLC, Stratford.

Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 107 Willow Ave., Stratford. Amount: $125,000. Filed March 30.

Eaton Investments LLC, Westport. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 1680 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $55,000.

Filed April 4.

HJC Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Avilio Goncalves and Fernanda Goncalves, Stratford. Property: North Avenue, Bridgeport. Amount: $240,000. Filed April 5.

Kokopelli Holdings LLC, Greenwich. Seller: River Road Extension LLC, Greenwich. Property: 118-124 River Road Extension, Greenwich.

Amount: $2.8 million. Filed April 8.

Misty Blue LLC, Stratford. Seller: 177 Grove Street LLC, Stratford. Property: 177 Grove St., Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 31.

MVP Bridgeport Fairfield Garage LLC, Las Vegas, Nev. Seller: Fairfield Avenue Parking Corp., Bridgeport. Property: 314-322 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $7.8 million. Filed April 4.

SIR-2A Brightfield LLC, Westport.

Seller: Amber Sweedler, Westport.

Property: 21 Center St., Westport.

Amount: $875,000. Filed April 1.

Sound Homes LLC, Madison. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Coppell, Texas. Property: 645A Onondaga Lane, Stratford. Amount: $134,000. Filed April 4.

Suez Barton LLC, Greenwich.

Seller: Charles Altman, Greenwich.

Property: 80 Weaver St., Greenwich.

Amount: $10. Filed March 30.

Sunshine Residences V1 LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 18 Oakwood St., Bridgeport. Amount: $75,539. Filed April 4.

Tiger & Fox 2 LLC, Greenwich.

Seller: Raymond Johnson and Patricia Johnson, Greenwich. Property: Unit 4A of Towers Condominium, Greenwich. Amount: $915,000. Filed March 29.

18 Sherman Ave LLC, Greenwich.

Grantor: Pamela P. Gabriel, Greenwich. Property: Lots 13 and 14, Map 100, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed March 29.

219 Mill Street LLC, Greenwich.

Grantor: Anthony Socci and Angela Socci, Greenwich. Property: 219 Mill St., Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed March 30.

Baker, Karen and Kirk Hall, Bridgeport. Grantor: Karen Baker, Bridgeport. Property: 70 Dewhirst Ave., Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 7.

Ballou, Susan C., Greenwich.

Grantor: The Susan C. Ballou Revocable Trust, Greenwich. Property: 3 Hillcrest Park Road, Greenwich.

Amount: $1. Filed March 28.

Bella, Anna Maria, Bridgeport.

Grantor: Maria M. Lucas, Bridgeport.

Property: 172-A Chestnut St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid.

Filed April 7.

Pan’s Realty of Shelton LLC, Stratford. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 171 Victory St., Stratford. Amount: $128,100. Filed March 30.

TMC Residential LLC, Danbury.

Seller: Lynn A. Burnett, Ann Arbor, Mich. Property: Unit 67 of Racing Brook Meadows Condominium, Danbury. Amount: $133,929. Filed April 4.

Biasi, Grace P. and Josephine M. Irish, Greenwich. Grantor: Josephine M. Irish, Greenwich. Property: 14 Hoover Road, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed April 1.

PML Management Services LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 176 Robert St., Bridgeport. Amount: $65,600.

Filed April 5.

Twenty One Flyers Inc., Fairfield.

Seller: BBL 201 Associates, Stratford.

Property: Main Street Airport Hanger, Stratford. Amount: $25,000. Filed April 8.

Constas, Michael, Darien. Grantor: Harry T. Constas and Christopher Constas, Savannah, Ga. Property: Maple Avenue, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed April 5.

Property Renovations LLC, Trumbull. Seller: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Manchester, N.H. Property: 85A South Trail, Stratford. Amount: $140,000. Filed March 31.

Two Roads Emeritus Company LLC, Stratford. Seller: U.S. Baird Corp., Milford. Property: 1526 and 1700 Stratford Ave., Stratford.

Amount: $550,000. Filed April 1.

CRB Properties LLC, New Haven. Grantor: William H. Durham Jr., Bridgeport. Property: 1160-1162 Central Ave., Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 4.

Ultimate Greenwich LLC, Wolcott. Seller: Gallagher & Hyland Realty LLC, Greenwich. Property: 288 Valley Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed April 5.

Daleen, Peter D., Greenwich.

Grantor: Peter David Daleen, Greenwich. Property: 24 Nicholas Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed April 5.

Rhode Island Lights Inc., Shelton.

Seller: Josephine Rabineau, Stratford. Property: 81 Maple St., Stratford.

Amount: $175,000. Filed March 29.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 25 Happy Hollow Circle, Unit C, Stratford.

Amount: $10. Filed March 29.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 258 Brooks St., Bridgeport. Amount: $10. Filed April 4.

Waterview Cottage LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Deborah West, Grace Square, N.Y. Property: 57 Tomac Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1.4 million.

Filed April 8.

Wells Fargo Bank NA Fort Mill, S.C. Seller: Eric Kohli and Lillian Kohli, Simi Valley, Calif. Property: 11 Enrica Rita Way, Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 30.

QUIT CLAIM

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Connecticut Housing Financial Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 100 Burnsford Ave., Bridgeport.

Amount: $1. Filed April 5.

18 Sherman Ave LLC, Greenwich.

Grantor: Pamela P. Gabriel, Greenwich. Property: 3 Sayles St., Greenwich. For no consideration paid.

Filed March 29.

SIR-2 N Sylvan LLC, Westport.

Seller: Samantha Lasry, New York, N.Y. Property: 40 Sylvan Road North, Westport. Amount: $1 million. Filed April 1.

18 Sherman Ave LLC, Greenwich.

Grantor: Pamela P. Gabriel, Greenwich. Property: 21 Richmond Hill Road, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed March 29.

Davis, Janet, Brookfield. Grantor: Dennis Davis, Brewster, Mass. Property: 2 Oak Grove Road, Brookfield.

Amount: $1. Filed March 16.

DeBoer, Kim E., Napa, Calif. Grantor: Kim E. DeBoer, Napa, Calif. Property: 6 Overlook Drive, Brookfield.

Amount: $1. Filed March 31.

Denoya, Jennifer A. and Joaquin A. Denoya, Bedford, N.H. Grantor: Joaquin A. Denoya and Jennifer A. Denoya, Bedford, N.H. Property: 68 Virginia Ave., Unit 22, Danbury.

Amount: $1. Filed March 28.

Esteves, Germano J., Bridgeport.

Grantor: Maria R. Esteves, Bridgeport. Property: 2985 Old Town Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed April 6.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Grantor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 4 Chatham Court, Unit 19D, Brookfield. For no consideration paid. Filed March 15.

FACTS & FIGURES Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Ditech Financial LLC, Tampa, Fla. Property: 106 Elizabeth St., Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid.

Filed April 4.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Ditech Financial LLC, Tampa, Fla. Property: 457 East Ave., Bridgeport.

For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 4.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Ditech Financial LLC, Tempe, Ariz.

Property: 17 Flax Hill Road, Brookfield. For an unknown amount paid.

Filed April 7.

Fraas, Elizabeth, Westport. Grantor: Charles D. Fraas and Elizabeth F. Fraas, Westport. Property: 14 Cardinal Lane, Westport. Amount: $1.

Filed April 1.

Glasz Inc., Greenwich. Grantor: Zachary Rutkin and Gloria Rutkin, Danbury. Property: 54 Davis St., Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed March 28.

Goncalves, Carol G., Danbury.

Grantor: Julio C. Goncalves, Danbury. Property: 1 Beaver Brook Road, Unit 50, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed March 28.

Goncalves, Carol G., Danbury.

Grantor: Julio C. Goncalves, Danbury.

Property: 2 Belair Drive, Danbury.

Amount: $1. Filed March 28.

Gonzalez, Elena and Miguel A. Gonzalez, Bridgeport. Grantor: Elena Gonzalez, Bridgeport. Property: 820 Wood Ave., Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 7.

Grimaldi, Mary Scott, Westport.

Grantor: Dennis Grimaldi, Westport.

Property: 4 Green Farms Hollow Road, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed April 1.

Grimes, Nancy S. and Matthew Joseph Grimes, Brookfield. Grantor: Matthew Joseph Grimes, Brookfield. Property: 11 Orchard St., Brookfield. Amount: $1. Filed March 10.

Malyla LLC, Delray Beach, Fla. Grantor: Allyson Kane and Michele Sokolow, Brookfield. Property: Unit 12 of Stony Hill Village, Brookfield.

Amount: $1. Filed March 16.

Manitou Road LLC, Ridgefield.

Grantor: John G. Edelman and Bonnie N. Edelman, Westport. Property: 4 Manitou Road, Westport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 31.

Martinez, Homero C., Danbury.

Grantor: Walter J. Jamroga Jr. and Lore E. Jamroga, Newtown. Property: 29 Olympic Drive, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed March 31.

Olivio, Joseph A., Danbury. Grantor: Jean A. Olivio, Danbury. Property: Candlewood Terrace Condominium, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed March 29.

Ancken, Linda Von and Robert Von Ancken, Trumbull. Seller: Alice E. Knablein, Stratford. Property: 422 Riverdale Drive, Stratford. Amount: $450,000. Filed March 30.

Parente, Kimberly S. and Scott B. Parente, Brookfield. Grantor: Scott Parente, Brookfield. Property: Lot 2, Map 848, Brookfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 4.

Arevalo, Nancy and Marco Sari, Danbury. Seller: Madeline A. Villani, Danbury. Property: 10 Barnum Road, Danbury. Amount: $115,000. Filed March 30.

Parsons, David Barclay, Greenwich. Grantor: David B. Parsons, Greenwich. Property: 15 Carleton St., Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed April 8.

Armbruster, Christopher, Norwalk. Seller: Steven C. Nazaruk and Gretchen W. Nazaruk, Stratford.

Property: 78 Legrand Place, Stratford. Amount: $380,000. Filed March 28.

Pension Holdings Inc., West Islip, N.Y. Grantor: Richard Caires, Greenwich. Property: 634 North St., Greenwich. Amount: $10,000. Filed March 30.

Realty Pavilion LLC, Rye Brook, N.Y. Grantor: Linda Case, Asheville, N.C. Property: 935-C William St., Bridgeport. Amount: $18,500. Filed April 7.

Realty Pavilion LLC, Rye Brook, N.Y. Grantor: Linda Case, Asheville, N.C. Property: 243 N. Ridge St., Bridgeport. Amount: $18,500. Filed April 7.

Reardon, Alexandra M., Westport. Grantor: Alexandra Reardon, Westport. Property: 6 Witch Lane, Westport. Amount: $1. Filed April 6.

Reyes, Fredy and Walter Reyes, Stamford. Grantor: FCB REM LLC, Stamford. Property: 127 Glendale Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $95,000.

Filed April 1.

Robards, Rachel and Jake Robards, Greenwich. Grantor: Kenneth M. Gammill Jr., Greenwich.

Property: 45 Midwood Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed March 29.

Rushmore Loan Management Services LLC, Irving, Calif. Grantor: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas.

Property: 462 Glendale Ave., Unit 15, Bridgeport. Amount: $10. Filed April 6.

Ashworth, Katharine H. and Michael D. Cochrane, Greenwich.

Seller: Caroline F. Dewey, Greenwich.

Property: Overlook Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed March 31.

Atique, Saamia and Sheikh M. Atique, Brookfield. Seller: Sheikh M. Rafi, Brookfield. Property: 122 Tower Road, Brookfield. Amount: $395,000.

Filed March 30.

Batista, Anabel and Miguel Batista Jr., Danbury. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 5 Country Way, Danbury. Amount: $295,000. Filed March 28.

Beauboeuf, Anne-Lise and Paul Anthony, Stratford. Seller: Thomas Gill, Stratford. Property: 125 Warner Hill Road, Unit 144, Stratford.

Amount: $113,500. Filed April 4.

Bells, Kathleen A. and Barry L. Wells, Fairfield. Seller: Sound Homes LLC, Madison. Property: Unit 512B in Oronque Village Condominium 20, Stratford. Amount: $264,000.

Filed April 1.

Beristan, Jorge M., Greenwich.

Seller: Christina Louise Rigby and Nicholas Edmund Rigby, Greenwich.

Property: 34 Wescott St., Greenwich.

Amount: $730,000. Filed March 29.

RESIDENTIAL

Bodner, James, Brookfield. Seller: Marian Basso and Patricia Morganti, Brookfield. Property: 19 Canterbury Court, Brookfield. Amount: $130,000. Filed March 29.

Agujen, Inna and Victor Veloso, Westport. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Coppell, Texas. Property: 36 River Lane, Westport. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 31.

Bowden, Beau, Trumbull. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 6 Canterbury Road, Unit 14, Bridgeport.

Amount: $60,000. Filed April 4.

Aktas, Selcuk and Rushan Carpadan Aktas, Port Chester, N.Y. Seller: 6 Lita Drive LLC, Greenwich.

Property: 6 Lita Drive, Greenwich.

Amount: $3.4 million. Filed March 29.

Bronkesh, Laura R. and Jeremy D. Weinberg, Hoboken, N.J. Seller: Valerie P. Yanni, Greenwich.

Property: Unit 701 in Riverstone of Greenwich, Greenwich. Amount: $830,000. Filed April 8.

Alves, Jose D., Trumbull. Seller: Cani Real Estate Investment Group LLC, Trumbull. Property: 96 Douglas St., Bridgeport. Amount: $12,000.

Filed April 5.

Brown, Renee, Stratford. Seller: Robert E. Scofield, Milford. Property: 1171 North Ave., Stratford. Amount: $240,000. Filed April 1.

Brutus, Guiteau, Bridgeport. Seller: Lude A. Georges, Bridgeport. Property: 30-36 Laurel Court, Bridgeport.

Amount: $150,000. Filed April 4.

Bryden, Mary L. and Harvey T. Light, Mount Vernon, N.Y. Seller: Elaine M. Manone, Danbury. Property: 1103 Cypress Drive, Danbury.

Amount: $285,000. Filed March 31.

Burton, Norma Lopez and Thomas P. Burton, Danbury. Seller: Jose Luis Yofe and Sheryl Lynn Yofe, Danbury. Property: 22 Chambers Road, Danbury. Amount: $482,000. Filed March 31.

Cameron, Keri Lynn and Kevin Mandery Cameron, Greenwich.

Seller: Kevin M. Cameron and Keri L. Cameron, Greenwich. Property: 11 Quintard Ave., Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed April 1.

Cano, Virgina and Augustin Cano, Greenwich. Seller: Florence Memegalos, Greenwich. Property: 78 Weaver St., Greenwich. Amount: $435,000. Filed March 28.

Corigliano, Alison L. and Marc Corigliano, Danbury.

Seller: Pinkham Properties LLC, Westport.

Property: 18 Smith St., Danbury.

Amount: $330,000. Filed March 29.

Costa, Angela, Redding. Seller: Marie Josie Masson, Bridgeport. Property: 168 Wiklund Ave., Stratford.

Amount: $45,000. Filed April 1.

Cunningham, Patricia D. and Keith D. Cunningham, Guilford.

Seller: Elizabeth A. Petrocelli and Francis X. Falanga, Bridgeport. Property: 120 Pine Point Drive, Bridgeport.

Amount: $320,000. Filed April 1.

Cyr, Kaitlin and Richard Piepho, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Tagr Development Company LLC, Fairfield.

Property: 16 Clarkson St., Bridgeport.

Amount: $265,000. Filed April 1.

DaCosta, Eber M., Danbury. Seller: Timothy Schoen, Danbury. Property: 20 Parker St., Danbury. Amount: $147,000. Filed March 31.

Dahn, Suny and Duc Tong, Bridgeport. Seller: Dung T. Tong, Bridgeport. Property: 113 Alsace St., Unit 10, Bridgeport. Amount: $33,000. Filed April 5.

Dam, Susan and Christopher Dam, Norwalk. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 120 Valley Road, Westport. Amount: $390,000. Filed March 31.

Darvish, Ahmad, Danbury. Seller: Sumeet Puri and Reena Puri, Brookfield. Property: 55 Mill Plain Road, Unit 3-4, Brookfield. Amount: $510,000. Filed March 28.

Dean, Tad Micheal, Bethel. Seller: Paul B. Martin, Kingwood, Texas.

Property: 118 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield. Amount: $322,000.

Filed April 5.

Dean, Tad Micheal, Bethel. Seller: Paul B. Martin, Kingwood, Texas.

Property: 120 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield. Amount: $28,000.

Filed April 5.

DeCesare, Teresa and Scott DeCesare, Stratford. Seller: S.S. Tile and Marble LLC, Trumbull. Property: 1219 Huntington Road, Stratford.

Amount: $255,000. Filed March 31.

DeFilippo, Michael, Bridgeport.

Seller: Noel Whitney, Bridgeport.

Property: 1907 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $150,000. Filed April 4.

Delprete, Deborah L., Highland Beach, Fla. Seller: Charles William Smalley, Charlotte A. Piskura and Barbara J. Schoen, Titusville, Fla. Property: 55 Obtuse Road North, Brookfield. Amount: $199,500. Filed April 4.

DeStefano, Linda and Mark DeStefano, Brookfield. Seller: Stephen L. Kelley and Susan L. Kelley, Brookfield. Property: 70 Obtuse Hill Road, Brookfield. Amount: $840,000. Filed March 23.

Durham Jr., William H., Bridgeport. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas.

Property: 1160-1162 Central Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $79,900. Filed April 4.

Easterling, Lance, West Haven.

Seller: Patricia P. Brundage, Stratford.

Property: 390 Warner Hill Road, Stratford. Amount: $290,000. Filed April 5.

Eduardo, Briseida and Christian Eduardo, Danbury. Seller: MCM Capital Partners LLC, Bethesda, Md. Property: 26 E. Gate Road, Danbury.

Amount: $1. Filed April 4.

Gomes, Carlos R., West Haven.

Seller: Patryk Zelechowski, Bridgeport. Property: 124 Nob Hill Condominium, Bridgeport. Amount: $55,000. Filed April 1.

Gomez, Franklin Antonio Arosemena and Karen Alexandra Paulino De Arosemena, Westport.

Seller: 5 Barbara Place LLC, Norwalk.

Property: Lot 6, Map 3413, Westport.

Amount: $1.4 million. Filed March 30.

Goulart, Leticia G. and Kevin Curtin, Atlanta, Ga. Seller: Lynne T. Hoyt, Santa Fe, N.M. Property: 22 Grand St., Danbury. Amount: $190,000. Filed April 4.

FCBJ

WCBJ

Hahn, Carolyn and David K. Hahn, New York, N.Y. Seller: Thomas M. Nolan and Loretta C. Nolan, Greenwich. Property: 84 Cognewaugh Road, Greenwich.

Amount: $960,000. Filed March 31.

Hamer, Sekou, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 126 Pearson Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $189,500. Filed April 5.

Kelley, Irene, Stamford. Seller: Peter Kinahan, Stamford. Property: 40 California St., Unit B 14, Stratford.

Amount: $75,000. Filed March 31.

Kelley, Susan L. and Stephen L. Kelley, Brookfield. Seller: Mark A. DeStefano and Linda DeStefano, Brookfield. Property: 30 Obtuse Road North, Brookfield. Amount: $840,000. Filed March 23.

Kluglein, Nicole, Brookfield. Seller: James M. McCauley and Evelyn R. McCauley, Brookfield. Property: 3 Derby Court, Brookfield. Amount: $168,000. Filed April 5.

Kron, Josephine M. and John J. Kron, Greenwich. Seller: John J. Kron and Josephine M. Kron, Greenwich. Property: 13 Henry St., Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed March 28.

Kuta, Laura, Stratford. Seller: Norma L. Rodriguez, Stratford. Property: 190 Sheppard St., Stratford. Amount: $300,000. Filed March 30.

Le, Giang, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 136 Court D, Building 65, Stratford. Amount: $18,000. Filed March 30.

Leifer, Roger, Westport. Seller: Lloyd Goldman and Victoria Goldman, Westport. Property: Lots 1 and 2, Map 7561, Westport. Amount: $8.8 million. Filed April 7.

Limanni, Tiany D., Danbury. Seller: Anthony J. Maher and Thomas C. Maher, Danbury. Property: 6 Rose Lane, Unit 6-57, Danbury. Amount: $131,000. Filed March 30.

LitchďŹ eld, Eric H., Darien. Seller: Christopher S. Litchfield, Greenwich.

Property: 513 W. Lyon Farm Road, Greenwich. Amount: $882,000. Filed March 31.

Lliguizaca, Joe, Waterbury. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, Greenville, S.C. Property: Lot 29, Map 1703, Danbury. Amount: $153,401.

Filed March 29.

Loehfelm, Donna M., Stratford.

Seller: Gene George Nemergut, Stratford. Property: 655 Wilcoxson Ave., Stratford. Amount: $194,000. Filed April 8.

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FACTS & FIGURES Longley, Joseph, Danbury. Seller: Cirmin Development LLC, Douglaston, N.Y. Property: 8 Oak Branch Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $327,000.

Filed March 28.

Nguyen, Bac Thi and Chuong V. Nguyen, Danbury. Seller: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 11 Scuppo Road, Unit 302, Danbury.

Amount: $165,000. Filed April 4.

Lopez, Luz Yamile and Carlos A. Jimenez, Bridgeport. Seller: Juana M. Fernandez-Hamer, Bridgeport.

Property: 46 Tesiny Circle, Bridgeport. Amount: $195,000. Filed April 5.

Nunez, Olga, Danbury. Seller: Jorge Correa and Teresa Merino, Danbury.

Property: 1 Beaver Brook Road, Unit 43, Danbury. Amount: $53,000. Filed March 29.

Lora, Elizabeth, Stratford. Seller: Anne Marie Royal, Stratford. Property: 210 Hollister St., Stratford.

Amount: $150,000. Filed March 31.

Oliveria, Christine and William H. Armstrong, Brookfield. Seller: Darlene L. Burr, Washington. Property: 164 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield. Amount: $245,000. Filed March 30.

Louis, Rosena P. and Clemat Louis, Stamford. Seller: Aziz Seyal, Fairfield. Property: 57-59 Bronx Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $221,000. Filed April 1.

Ma, Longzhou, Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Seller: Elizabeth Paravati, Mecklenburg, N.C. Property: 8 Aramon Circle, Brookfield. Amount: $415,000. Filed March 30.

MacDaniel, Thomas, Milford.

Seller: Richard Kobelis, Stratford.

Property: 155 Vought Place, Stratford.

Amount: $35,000. Filed April 6.

Mahlan, Deirdre, Norwalk. Seller: Sean O’Meara and Rosie O’Meara, Westport. Property: 32 Gorham Ave., Westport. Amount: $2.6 million.

Filed March 31.

Marek, Joseph, Brookfield. Seller: Susan C. Collier and Pamela A. DePaoli, Brookfield. Property: 63 Prange Road, Brookfield. Amount: $135,000. Filed March 18.

Marshall, Debra L. and Bradley A. Marshall, Bethel. Seller: Elsa L. Pimenta, Danbury. Property: 3 Blackwood Road, Brookfield. Amount: $326,000. Filed March 18.

McGeorge, Victoria, North Haven.

Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 95A Seminole Lane, Stratford.

Amount: $150,000. Filed April 7.

Meler, Gilda G., Danbury. Seller: Kristen Espitee, Danbury. Property: 1007 Sienna Drive, Danbury.

Amount: $268,000. Filed March 30.

Miranda, Efigenia Aguilar and Crescencio Pantoja, Bridgeport.

Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 64-66 Maplewood Ave., Bridgeport.

Amount: $137,000. Filed April 4.

Monegro, Gleni Y., Bronx, N.Y. Seller: James C. Thomas and Lori R. Thomas, Brookfield. Property: Lot 9, Silo Ridge, Brookfield. Amount: $410,000. Filed April 1.

Naccarelli, Veronica and Luis Mendez, Stratford. Seller: Anne Marie C. Dellamarggio and Joseph T. Dellamarggio, Stratford. Property: 5 King Row, Stratford. Amount: $332,500. Filed April 6.

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Olivia, Janeth, Stamford. Seller: Lori M. Hess, Stratford. Property: 529 Highland Ave., Stratford. Amount: $170,000. Filed March 31.

Parslow, Holly and Robert Parslow, Danbury. Seller: Jason Bresnick and Sibel Bresnick, Danbury. Property: 15 Devonshire Drive, Danbury. Amount: $432,875. Filed March 28.

Patel, Rati and Jay Ashok Patel, Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. Seller: Ryan Donnelly, Stratford. Property: 49 Terry Place, Stratford. Amount: $330,000. Filed April 1.

Perry, Amanda M. and Aaron J. Perry, Stratford. Seller: Margaret R. DeBiase, Stratford. Property: 675 Robin Lane, Stratford. Amount: $338,000. Filed April 1.

Pierandri, Courtney, Westport.

Seller: Marc Reitz and Joanne Reitz, Brookfield. Property: 2 Valley View Road, Brookfield. Amount: $310,000.

Filed March 16.

Pollard, Lajeune, Bridgeport. Seller: Josephine Bahamonde, Danbury.

Property: 69 Cole St., Bridgeport.

Amount: $19,777. Filed April 1.

Purisic, Haris, Astoria, N.Y. Seller: Antonio Figueroa, Bridgeport. Property: 2826 Madison Ave., Unit 1B, Bridgeport. Amount: $64,000. Filed April 4.

Walker, Marigrace and Edward R. Walker, Mahopac, N.Y. Seller: Michelle Halley, Greenwich. Property: 1101 Eaton Court, Danbury. Amount: $280,000. Filed April 4.

Walker, Stephen W., Ossining, N.Y. Seller: William Hale Hubbell, Miami, Fla. Property: 67 Cedar Drive, Danbury. Amount: $450,000. Filed March 28.

Wauthier, Amanda, Stratford.

Seller: Sharon Fraser, Stratford. Property: 120 Old Spring Road, Stratford.

Amount: $265,000. Filed April 7.

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Weber, Catharine L., Brookfield. Seller: Robert A. Neal, Brookfield. Property: 8 Prospect Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $370,000. Filed March 31.

Worobel, Sydney M., Roxbury. Seller: Alliant Investments LLC, Danbury.

Property: 5 Rabbit Lane, Brookfield.

Amount: $235,000. Filed March 21.

Jones, Raqueel, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 1053 Sylvan Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed April 6.

Williams, Margaret A., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 63 Ameridge Drive, Unit 63, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed April 4.

Malbaurn, Oskar, et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif.

Property: 50 Frances Terrace, Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed April 6.

Williamson, Fred R., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 80 Trowel St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default.

Filed March 30.

Yost, Gina M. and Bryan P. Eisenman, North Haven. Seller: Thomas S. Visosky and Michele F. Visosky, South Salem, N.Y. Property: 146 Sultan St., Stratford. Amount: $277,500.

Filed March 28.

Miller, Diane Dorleans, et al.

Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 90 Hillcrest Road, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed April 4.

Yupangui, Luisa G., Danbury. Seller: Joaquim Neto and Isabel M. Neto, Brookfield. Property: 33 Harrison St., Danbury. Amount: $250,000. Filed March 28.

Mohammed, Shaheed, et al. Creditor: Hudson City Savings Bank, Paramus, N.J. Property: 2016 North Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed March 30.

FORECLOSURES 288 Knowlton Street LLC, et al.

Creditor: Teresa Fernandes, Lourenco Fernandes and Nuno Marques. Property: 288 Knowlton St., Bridgeport.

Mortgage default. Filed March 31.

92 Cogswell Street Land Trust.

Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Mendota Heights, Minn. Property: 92 Cogswell St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed April 4.

Andrade, Piterson, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio.

Property: 74 Stratfield Place, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed April 5.

Beckman, Charles H., et al. Creditor: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 68 Virginia Ave., Unit 6, Danbury. Delinquent common charges. Filed April 4.

Butler, Wayne, et al. Creditor: Benchmark Municipal Tax Serivces Ltd., Bridgeport. Property: 196 DeForest Ave., Bridgeport. Foreclosure of tax liens. Filed March 28.

Dubois, Richard A., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio.

Property: 37 Tori Lane, Brookfield.

Mortgage default. Filed April 7.

Gaines, Kim T., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 126 Exeter St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed April 6.

Hernandez, Wanda L., et al. Creditor: Green Tree Servicing LLC, Tempe, Fla. Property: 106 Elizabeth St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed April 4.

Hutchinson, Vivian J., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Mendota Heights, Minn. Property: 40 Columbus Commons, Unit 205, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed March 31.

Murphy, Michael L., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, San Antonio, Texas. Property: 4 Chatham Court, Unit 19D, Brookfield. Mortgage default. Filed March 15.

Musante, Nancy M., et al. Creditor: Flagstar Bank FSB, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 1843 Main St., Stratford.

Mortgage default. Filed April 7.

Peralta, Sandra L., et al. Creditor: HSBC Bank USA NA, Mount Laurel, N.J. Property: 78-80 Bennett St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed April 5.

Quatrella, David L., et al. Creditor: Neff Companies LLC. Property: 12 Marigold Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed March 29.

Ripert, Gaelle B., et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 484 Vincellette St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default.

Filed April 4.

Rivera, Omar, et al. Creditor: Green Tree Servicing LLC, Tempe, Fla. Property: 457 East Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed April 4.

Rizzo, Zaida, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, San Antonio, Texas. Property: 79-81 Hazelwood Ave., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed April 7.

Robles, Kathleen M., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 44 Powder Mill Road, Unit D, Stratford. Delinquent common charges. Filed April 4.

Santiago, Julio, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 135 Park St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed April 4.

Smith, Celeste, et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas.

Property: 183 Livingston Place, Unit 13, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed March 31.

JUDGMENTS 45 Upland Drive RE LLC, Greenwich. $72,375 in favor of John L. Spencer, Greenwich, by Sullivan Heiser & Sweeney, Clinton. Property: 45 Upland Drive, Greenwich. Filed March 30.

Alcover, Donna M., Bridgeport. $25,518 in favor of The Southern Connecticut Gas Company, Orange,

by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield.

Property: 88 Texas Ave., Bridgeport.

Filed April 6.

Allen, Christopher, Danbury. $11,602 in favor of Silver Hill Hospital Inc., New Canaan, by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 10 Liberty St., Unit B-33, Danbury.

Filed March 28.

Alvarez, Miguel, Bridgeport. $2,151 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 300 Hillcrest Road, Bridgeport. Filed March 29.

Bishop, Danny, Brookfield. $546 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury,

by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 41 Heathstone Drive, Brookfield.

Filed March 24.

Brody, Janet, Brookfield. $3,312 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury,

by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 142 Heatherwood Drive, Brookfield. Filed March 24.

Capodilupo, Shonny, Brookfield. $593 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 6 Wood Creek Road, Brookfield. Filed March 24.

Cooper, Sylvia, Westport. $10,608 in favor of the town of Westport, by Berchem, Moses & Devlin PC, Westport. Property: 6 Abbots Lane, Westport. Filed March 31.

Cunningham, Kristen, Bridgeport. $901 in favor of Petro Inc., Melville, N.Y., by Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford. Property: 704 Colorado Ave., Bridgeport. Filed March 30.

Dalo, Sandra and Daniel A. Dalo, Brookfield. $628 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 42 Junction Road, Brookfield. Filed March 24.

Decarvalho, Marcos, Brookfield. $473 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury,

by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 147 Pocono Road, Brookfield.

Filed March 24.

DJ’s Roofing LLC, et al., Stratford. $44,849 in favor of American Builders & Contractors Supply Company Inc., New Haven, by Sugarmann & Sugarmann, New Haven. Property: 1414 Huntington Road, Stratford.

Filed March 31.

Dower, Patrick, et al., Bridgeport. $5,000 in favor of The Hatch and Bailey Co., Norwalk, by McCabe & Wikstrom LLC, Milford. Property: 237 Hansen Ave., Bridgeport. Filed March 30.

Fisher, Thomas F., Brookfield. $8,018 in favor of The Connecticut Light and Power Co., Berlin, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 2 Arbor Drive, Brookfield. Filed April 5.

FXW Inc., et al., Greenwich. $11,203 in favor of Broder Bros Co., New Haven, by Sugarmann & Sugarmann, New Haven. Property: 30 Edgewater Drive, Greenwich. Filed April 6.

Gallick, Holly M. and Lewis M. Gallick, Stratford. $14,346 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 5 Osborne St., Stratford. Filed March 28.

Greenfield, Sharon, Stratford. $2,100 in favor of Alliance for Women’s Health, Bridgeport, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 430 Brinsmayd Ave., Stratford. Filed April 1.

Ivancso, John A., Danbury. $11,252 in favor of Robert C. Lubus Jr., Waterbury, by Grady & Riley LLP, Waterbury. Property: 30 Myrtle Ave., Danbury. Filed March 21.

J.S. General Contracting LLC, et al., Danbury. $55,060 in favor of Webster Bank NA, New Haven, by Ciulla & Donofrio LLP, North Haven.

Property: 39 King St., Danbury. Filed March 28.

Jones, Ana and Christopher Jones, Bridgeport. $115 in favor of Med-Aid LLC, Orange, by Joseph P. Latino, Waterbury. Property: 1355 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport. Filed April 5.

Katz, Gabrielle, Ridgefield. $6,508 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury.

Property: 82 Scott Ridge Road, Ridgefield. Filed March 23.

Kermashek, Joshua, Brookfield. $1,884 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 7 Hillside Circle, Brookfield. Filed March 24.

FACTS & FIGURES Knippel, Damaris and Robert Knippel, Brookfield. $550 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 102 Homestead Lane, Brookfield. Filed March 24.

Sadler, Corey, Brookfield. $1,336 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury,

by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 3 Candlewood Acres, Brookfield. Filed March 24.

Lloyd, Tanya, Bridgeport. $1,859 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 340 Oakwood St., Bridgeport. Filed March 29.

Salas, Anamaria, Brookfield. $2,499 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury,

by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 47 High Ridge Road, Brookfield.

Filed April 6.

Mackie, Leon, Stratford. $727 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford.

Property: 1220 Nichols Ave., Stratford. Filed April 4.

Salas, Maria, Brookfield. $533 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 47 High Ridge Road, Brookfield. Filed March 24.

Marciniak, Brianna, Brookfield. $261,999 in favor of Affiliated Realty LLC, Bethel, by The Cava Law Firm LLC, Roxbury. Property: Lots 2 and 3, Whisconier Ridge, Brookfield. Filed March 29.

Testani Jr., John, Danbury. $3,884 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 11 Highland Ave., Danbury. Filed March 31.

Melnick, Mickey, Brookfield. $2,952 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 5 White Pine Drive, Brookfield. Filed March 24.

Walker, Daniel, Brookfield. $672 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 1 Whippoorwill Lane, Brookfield.

Filed March 24.

Mitri, Mary, Bridgeport. $5,774 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford.

Property: 507 Huntington Turnpike, Bridgeport. Filed April 1.

Williams, Daisy, Bridgeport. $2,749 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo.,

by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 288 Marion St., Bridgeport. Filed April 7.

Munoz, Jenny, Danbury. $1,396 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury,

by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 10 Lincoln Ave., Danbury. Filed March 22.

LEASES

Ogden, Stacey, Brookfield. $788 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury,

by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 31 Dairy Farm Drive, Brookfield.

Filed March 24.

Parker, Cynthia E., Bridgeport. $2,717 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 65 Pond St., Bridgeport. Filed April 7.

Pillow, Matthew, Bridgeport. $861 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by London & London, Newington. Property: 220 Indian Ave., Bridgeport. Filed April 5.

Ramos, Dominque, Stratford. $1,346 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 84 Temple St., Stratford. Filed March 28.

Reid, Antrice, Bridgeport. $3,255 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 52 Quince St., Bridgeport. Filed April 7.

Rivara, Edward, Bridgeport. $459 in favor of Women’s Health Connecticut, Bridgeport, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 536 Vincellette St., Bridgeport. Filed April 7.

Harrison, Carla J., by self. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 270 Success Ave., Building 91, Apt. 27, Stratford. Term: 38 years, commenced April 1, 2016. Filed April 5.

Innovative Tax & Accounting Group Inc., by Peter J. Badas. Landlord: Federal Commons LLC, Brookfield. Property: 246 Federal Road, Unit D-24, Brookfield. Term: 4 years, commenced December 2015. Filed March 15.

Le, Giang, by self. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport.

Property: 136 Court D, Building 65, Stratford. Term: 38 years, commenced March 23, 2016. Filed March 30.

Roberge Associates Coastal Engineers LLC, by Devin Santa. Landlord: 611 Access Road LLC, Stratford.

Property: 611 Access Road, Stratford.

Term: 5 years, commenced March 28, 2016. Filed April 1.

LIENS

Barnes, Anthony R., 80 Cartright St., Bridgeport. $22,238, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 6.

Cottrell, Georgia, 8 Mannions Lane, Apt. 5, Danbury. $34,070, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 28.

Ferenz, Eugene D., 9 Westview Drive, Danbury. $14,364, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 28.

Gomez, Brenda L. and Genardo Gomez, 603 Bishop Ave., Bridgeport. $44,340, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 6.

Hallas, Keri Lynn and Gordon Hallas, 10 Dingle Brook Road, Brookfield. $23,691, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 14.

Ledesma, John, 3 Logans Way, Danbury. $16,521, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 5.

Lewis, Richard A., 50 Greenlawn Drive, Danbury. $33,797, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 28.

NAI Enterprises Inc., 93 Stony Hill Road, Ridgefield. $16,148, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 28.

Wilson, Teresa and Samuel N. Wilson Jr., 30 Folino Drive, Bridgeport. $17,287, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 6.

Vondrasek, Nancy and Mark R. Vondrasek, 52 Colony Road, Westport. $138,711, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 4.

FEDERAL TAX LIENS-RELEASED

Winston, Nancy, 19 Joanne Circle, Westport. $227,142, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 28.

Aiello, Rick, 800 Brewster St., Apt. 8, Bridgeport. $1,670, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 6.

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED

Hastings, Lynn A. and Gordon H. Hastings, 95 Orchard St., Greenwich. $34,001, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 30.

CPP34Miltiades LLC, Greenwich.

Filed by Jaro Danc LLC, Stamford,

by Jaro Danc. Property: 34 Miltiades Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $6,350.

Filed March 30.

Hastings, Lynn A. and Gordon H. Hastings, 95 Orchard St., Greenwich. $77,761, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 30.

Kane, Stephen, 35 Orchard Place, Greenwich. $163,904, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 5.

McCarroll, Thomas R., 15 South St., Danbury. $24,736, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed April 5.

McCarroll, Thomas R., 15 South St., Danbury. $9,621, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed April 5.

Nightingale, James N. and Pille Nightingale, 26 Seymour Lane, Ridgefield. $32,340, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 28.

Ortiz, William, 146-148 Lakeview Ave., Bridgeport. $30,949, property taxes. Filed April 5.

Palmer, Jason M., 47 Olympic Drive, Danbury. $30,913, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 28.

Ozoria, Pascual, 22 Clayton Road, Danbury. $20,048, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 5.

Pereira, Clebson E., 147 Jones Ave., Bridgeport. $34,755, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 6.

Pagnani, Amy and Frederick J. Pagnani Jr., 255 Palmer Hill Road, Greenwich. $38,549, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 28.

Rethy, Agnes and C. T. Lynch, 21 Maplewood Ave., Westport. $13,853, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 28.

Pastor, Laurie J., 148 N. Lake Shore Drive, Brookfield. $19,450, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 5.

Rohan, Lauri A., 583 Barrack Hill Road, Ridgefield. $130,923, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 5.

RAM Affiliates LLC, 10 Glenville St., Greenwich. $44,626, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed April 5.

Snyder, Kathleen M., 8 Grove St., Apt. B., Ridgefield. $42,243, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 21.

Route 7 Mason Supply LLC, 217 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield. $3,219, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 21.

Sporn, Judith B., 41 Ostend Ave., Westport. $458,140, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 4.

Vondrasek, Nancy and Mark R. Vondrasek, 52 Colony Road, Westport. $200,362, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 28.

FEDERAL TAX LIENS-FILED

Westport Music Center LLC, 1460 Post Road East, Westport. $43,865, quarterly payroll taxes.

Filed March 28.

Allen III, Elizabeth F. and Nathan R. Allen, 21 Echo Lane, Greenwich. $270,520, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 5.

Whitlock, Thomas, 85 Town Hill Ave., Danbury. $12,428, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 5.

South Street Chiropractic Center, 15 South St., Brookfield. $24,736, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed April 6.

South Street Chiropractic Center, 15 South St., Brookfield. $9,621, quarterly payroll taxes and payroll taxes. Filed April 6.

Vondrasek, Mark R., 52 Colony Road, Westport. $1.1 million, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 28.

Gudas, Kristyna and Paul Gudas, Westport. Filed by Robert Storm Architects, by Robert Storm. Property: 22 Warnock Drive, Westport.

Amount: $3,150. Filed March 29.

Partlow, Victoria and Daniel Partlow, Westport. Filed by All In One Construction Group, Westport,

by Edmond Warchick. Property: 2 Turkey Hill Lane, Westport. Amount: $47,100. Filed March 31.

Ramsey, Diane, Ridgefield. Filed by Servpro of Danbury/Ridgefield, Danbury, by Scott Yoran. Property: Lots 100c, 99c, 25D and 94C, Map 7344, Ridgefield. Amount: $5,530. Filed March 24.

Tuxedo Junction Entertainment Inc., Danbury. Filed by United Rentals Inc., by Al Gagrino. Property: 3 Post Office St., Danbury. Amount: $6,501. Filed March 30.

Webster Avenue LLC, Greenwich.

Filed by R.S.N. Interiors LLC, by Tamara P. Shukrun. Property: 203 Shore Road, Greenwich. Amount: $124,750. Filed April 4.

Webster Avenue LLC, Greenwich.

Filed by R.S.N. Interiors LLC, by Tamara P. Shukrun. Property: 173 Valley Road, Greenwich. Amount: $131,730.

Filed April 4.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED BPG Ornamental, Greenwich. Released by Tri State Metals LLC, by Ray Ayerbe. Property: 1 Lia Fail Way, Greenwich. Amount: $20,733. Filed April 5.

Dear, Victoria, Westport. Released

by Roccie’s Asphalt & Landscape Co. Inc., Stamford, by Vincent Engongoro. Property: 5 Guard Hill Road, Westport. Amount: $9,960. Filed April 5.

Vondrasek, Nancy and Mark R. Vondrasek, 52 Colony Road, Westport. $123,302, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 28.

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LIS PENDENS Adrada, Carlos V., Bridgeport.

Filed by O’Connell, Attmore & Morris LLC, Hartford, for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Property: 97-99 Wallace St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $255,000, dated July 2007. Filed March 30.

Ahmed, Towhid, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Ditech Financial LLC. Property: 399 East Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $97,500, dated April 2009. Filed April 1.

Amore, Giovanni, et al., Stratford.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 109 Reed St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $245,500, dated December 2009.

Filed April 6.

Andrews, Kimberly A., et al., Westport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Branch Banking and Trust Co. Property: 110 Roseville Road, Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $708,750, dated April 2009. Filed March 31.

Bartley, Marilyn and Trevor Bartley, Bridgeport. Filed by Cohen Birnbaum & Shea PC, Hartford, for LNV Corp., Plano, Texas. Property: 257-261 Parrott Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $175,000, dated April 2009. Filed March 31.

Bonilla, Jose, et al., Westport.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 4 Skytop Road, Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $495,000, dated February 2007.

Filed April 8.

Contreras, Janeth, et al., Danbury.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 65 Pleasant St., Unit A&B, Danbury.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $270,000, dated March 2006. Filed April 4.

Crawford, Tawana, Stratford.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 65 Dewey St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $178,000, dated October 2005. Filed March 28.

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FACTS & FIGURES Daniels, Audrey, et al., Stratford.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 2950 Broadbridge Ave., Stratford.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $169,320, dated October 2012. Filed April 8.

Jackson, Dwayne D., et al., Danbury. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 1 Union Ave., Unit 2, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $232,000, dated May 2007. Filed April 5.

Silkowic, Amor Amo, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc., Spring, Texas. Property: 51 Byram St., Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $938,250, dated September 2012. Filed April 1.

Djamjian, Ara, et al., Ridgefield.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 9 Still Hollow Place, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $630,000, dated February 2003. Filed April 6.

Karashik, Steven E., et al., Ridgefield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Property: 2589 Mamanasco Road, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $565,000, dated July 2005. Filed March 31.

Slowley, Winston, Bridgeport.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 126128 North Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $297,500, dated February 2007.

Filed March 30.

Euler, Fernandes, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Property: 1683-1685 Iranistan Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $252,000, dated July 2005. Filed March 29.

Ortiz, Jesus, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wilmington Trust Co., Wilmington, Del. Property: 384390 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $328,500, dated December 2005.

Filed March 29.

Stuart, Lynn and George Stuart, Westport. Filed by Duane Morris LLP, Hartford, for TD Bank NA, Portland, Maine. Property: 27 Stony Brook Road, Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $460,000, dated October 2006.

Filed March 31.

Fairchild, Diana, et al., Brookfield.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 5 Inas Road, Brookfield.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $445,500, dated May 2005. Filed March 24.

Paonessa, Philip J., et al., Danbury.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Ditech Financial LLC. Property: 190 Middle River Road, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $312,000, dated June 2005. Filed March 30.

Surrette-Gutierrez, Kathleen, et al., Stratford. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Co., Des Moines, Iowa. Property: 74 Yale St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $145,600, dated January 2001. Filed April 1.

Farmer, Susan M., et al., Danbury.

Filed by Collins Hannafin Garamella Jaber & Tuozzolo PC, Danbury, for Village Square Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Unit 1506 of Village Square Condominium, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 5.

Pietrafesa, Ralph G. and Vincent Pietrafesa, et al., Danbury. Filed

by Collins Hannafin Garamella Jaber & Tuozzolo PC, Danbury, for Lakewood Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Unit 1-3 in Lakewood Condominium, Danbury.

Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 5.

Farricker, Frank A., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP, Stamford, for Connecticut Community Bank NA, Greenwich. Property: 12 Mead Ave., Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $55,000, dated June 2008. Filed April 8.

Greater Norwalk Credit Union, Norwalk. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, R.I., for HRB Mortgage Holdings LLC. Property: 870-872 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a lien against the defendant. Filed March 29.

Henthorn, Michael, et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 156 Burbank Drive, Stratford.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $255,000, dated May 2004. Filed March 29.

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Ventrella, Frank N., et al., Danbury. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 1A Abbott Ave., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $55,000, dated August 2001. Filed April 6.

Pilozo, Jaime, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Citibank NA Property: 75-77 Concord St., Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $417,449, dated August 2007. Filed April 4.

Viglione, Yupin N., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Krasnow & Krasnow, Bridgeport, for Foxledge Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: Unit 87 of Foxledge Condominium, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 4.

Salvador, Chavez, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 763 Huntington Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $236,000, dated November 2005. Filed April 4.

Vines, Gloria E., et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 150 Harbor Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $243,000, dated June 2007. Filed March 28.

Santora, Frank Joseph, et al., Brookfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 35 Tori Lane, Brookfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $937,500, dated August 2004. Filed March 30.

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Wade, Richard J., et al., Danbury.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 41 Cedar Drive, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $239,000, dated November 2004.

Filed April 4.

Wahba, Susanne, Greenwich. Filed

by Halloran & Sage LLP, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: Lot 2, Map 5277, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $4.5 million, dated October 2003. Filed March 29.

Wotton, Susan, et al., Stratford.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 845 Oronque Lane, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $552,000, dated April 2010. Filed April 8.

MORTGAGES 12 Havemeyer Place Co. LLC, Greenwich, by John Fareri. Property: Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Purchase, N.Y. Property: Arch Street, Greenwich. Amount: $6 million.

Filed March 30.

130 Havemeyer Place Owners LLC, Greenwich, by Nicholas John Williams and Stephen Scott Roth.

Property: James Pitts and Simone Monika Pitts, Hong Kong. Property: 130 Havemeyer Place, Greenwich.

Amount: $1.4 million. Filed April 1.

1723 Post Road East LLC, Westport, by Ryan Moran. Lender: M&T Bank, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 1773 Post Road East, Westport. Amount: $1 million. Filed April 1.

1895 MJD LLC, Buffalo, N.Y., by John R. DeMattia. Lender: First Niagara Bank NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 1895 Stratford Ave., Stratford. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed March 28.

2 Dearfield Drive LLC, Greenwich,

by John Fareri. Property: Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Purchase, N.Y. Property: Dearfield Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $36 million. Filed March 30.

21-23 East Putnam Avenue Company LLC, Greenwich, by John Fareri. Property: Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Purchase, N.Y. Property: 21-23 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $36 million. Filed March 30.

330 Railroad Avenue LLC, Greenwich, by Jeffrey B. Mendell. Property: BNY Mellon NA, Pittsburgh, Pa. Property: 330 Railroad Ave., Greenwich.

Amount: $5 million. Filed April 1.

5 Butler Street LLC, Stamford, by Ralph Strazza Jr. Property: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 5 Butler St., Greenwich. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed March 28.

57 Commerce Realty LLC, Brookfield, by Anthony DeFeo. Lender: Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: Lot 12, Cossotu Industrial Park, Brookfield. Amount: $960,000. Filed March 15.

613 Main Street LLC, by Lary Levitts. Lender: Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: Map 9221, Main Street, Ridgefield. Amount: $320,000. Filed April 4.

861 Ethan Allen Highway LLC, Ridgefield, by Richard Desrochers Jr. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 861 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield. Amount: $60,000. Filed April 4.

A & E Investors LLC, Easton, by Eddie B. Gutierrez. Lender: Velocity Commercial Capital LLC, Westlake Village, Calif. Property: 533-539 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Amount: $222,000. Filed April 6.

ADF Realty LLC, Brookfield, by Anthony DeFeo. Lender: Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: Lot 10, Cossotu Industrial Park, Brookfield.

Amount: $300,000. Filed March 15.

Benchmark Trading Ltd., Bridgeport, by Sander Weisenberg. Lender: Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd., Bridgeport. Property: 2675 Park Ave., Unit 8, Bridgeport. Amount: $50,000. Filed April 1.

Bridgeport Towers LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y., by Martin Kirzner. Lender: Capital One Bank NA Property: 199 Yacht St., Bridgeport. Amount: $18.8 million. Filed March 28.

BVS 345 Huntington LLC, Fairfield, by Louis L. Ceruzzi Jr. Lender: Bankwell Bank, New Canaan. Property: 315-389 Huntington Turnpike, Bridgeport. Amount: $5.6 million.

Filed March 29.

Caprice Holdings LLC, by Polly Nyquist Klane. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Westmont, Ill. Property: Greens Farms Road, Westport.

Amount: $1.5 million. Filed April 4.

Conservative Synagogue Inc., Westport, by Nancy Cohen. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield.

Property: 5 Spicer Court, Westport.

Amount: $1.5 million. Filed March 31.

Conservative Synagogue Inc., Westport, by Nancy Cohen. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield.

Property: 5 Spicer Court, Westport.

Amount: $1.7 million. Filed March 31.

DPK Investment Group LLC,

by Angelo Preci. Lender: Pinnacle Financial Services LLC, Stratford.

Property: 107 Willow Ave., Stratford.

Amount: $150,000. Filed March 30.

Eaton Investments LLC, Stratford,

by Stephen E. Easton. Lender: Lendinghome Funding Corp., San Francisco, Calif. Property: 1680 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $78,700.

Filed April 4.

Financial Mortgage Consultants LLC, Bridgeport, by R. Sean Kuzma. Lender: Velocity Commercial Capital LLC, Westlake Village, Calif.

Property: 543 Savoy St., Bridgeport.

Amount: $108,500. Filed March 28.

Garmel LLC, Brookfield, by Gary J. Missigmag. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 353 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield.

Amount: $200,000. Filed March 11.

Holly Hill 81 LLC, Greenwich, by John Fareri. Property: Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Purchase, N.Y. Property: Lot 68, Map 791, Greenwich. Amount: $42 million. Filed March 30.

IGSBM 1 LLC, by Larry Feinberg.

Lender: Citibank NA, O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 500 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $10 million.

Filed April 6.

Isaiah 61:1 Inc., Bridgeport, by Ed Davies. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 405-415 Clinton Ave., Bridgeport.

Amount: $160,000. Filed March 29.

Pereira LLC, Bridgeport, by Antonio Pereira. Lender: Ion Bank, Naugatuck. Property: 1415 North Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $308,000.

Filed March 28.

PML Management Services LLC, Bridgeport, by Pasquale Lionetti.

Lender: Pinnacle Financial Services LLC, Stratford. Property: 176 Robert St., Bridgeport. Amount: $52,000.

Filed April 5.

Pondview Development LLC, Brookfield, by Anthony O. Lucera.

Lender: Northeast Community Bank, White Plains, N.Y. Property: Lots 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12, Map 13156, Danbury. Amount: $1.3 million.

Filed March 31.

Pondview Development LLC, Brookfield, by Anthony O. Lucera.

Lender: Northeast Community Bank, White Plains, N.Y. Property: Lots 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12, Map 13156, Danbury. Amount: $750,000.

Filed March 31.

Pondview Development LLC, Brookfield, by Anthony O. Lucera.

Lender: Northeast Community Bank, White Plains, N.Y. Property: Lots 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12, Map 13156, Danbury. Amount: $199,875.

Filed March 31.

Property Renovations LLC, Trumbull, by Patrick J. Burdo. Lender: Mark A. Garamella, Shelton.

Property: 85A South Trail, Stratford.

Amount: $140,000. Filed March 31.

Ridgefield Modular Home Corp., Ridgefield, by Anthony P. Guillaro.

Lender: Mahopac Bank, Brewster, N.Y. Property: 24 North St., Ridgefield.

Amount: $450,000. Filed March 28.

FACTS & FIGURES Sheba Construction LLC, Bridgeport, by Moinuddin Sarker. Lender: RCN Capital Funding LLC, South Windsor. Property: 149 Broadway, Bridgeport. Amount: $80,000. Filed March 28.

Surfside LLC, by Elizabeth Arduini.

Lender: Webster Bank NA Property: 45 Embree St., Stratford. Amount: $230,000. Filed March 28.

NEW BUSINESSES 1989 Sport Club International, 1985 Main St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Daniel Spencer. Filed April 4.

ACY Cleaning Services, 194 Main St., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Vara L. Ramos. Filed April 5.

Advanced Signs Print & Tint, 1626B Barnum Ave., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Dawn Salmon Palmer and Leonard Palmer. Filed March 30.

Allstar Plumbing, P.O. Box 115, Brookfield 06804, c/o Jean Schoonmaker. Filed March 23.

Ambroise Unlimited, 170 Hawthorne St., Unit 5, Bridgeport 06610, c/o Johane Ambroise. Filed April 5.

Angel’s Consignment, 555 Center St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Maria De Los Angeles. Filed April 4.

Antonio’s Painting LLC, 827 North Ave., Suite 1, Bridgeport 06606, c/o Antonio Pereira. Filed March 29.

ARM Consulting, 584 Courtland Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Anthony Montemurno. Filed March 30.

Berkshire Septic Services, 45 Beaver Brook Road, Danbury 06810, c/o William S. Coffey and Kelli Rose.

Filed April 4.

Big Sam’s Repair and Maintenance Services LLC, 629 Grant St., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Samuel Saunders. Filed April 5.

BJN Construction, 54 Carleton Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Robert Nicolett. Filed March 31.

BJT Services, P.O. Box 5616, Bridgeport 06610, c/o Carlos Naulaquari.

Filed March 29.

Books of Hope, 25-100 Padanaram Road, Danbury 06810, c/o Lizzie Louis. Filed April 4.

Boston Shell, 1917 Boston Ave., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Wasser Alany.

Filed March 28.

Brookfield Inaian Motorcycle, 20 Federal Road, Brookfield 06804, c/o Robert V. Gaulin and Patricia B. Gaulin. Filed March 15.

Brothers Pro Cleaning, 82 Laurel Place, Bridgeport 06604, c/o Gustavo S. Silveira. Filed April 7.

Heritage Painting Services, 262 Great Plain Road, Danbury 06811, c/o Brian Barbarossa. Filed April 7.

Cosvila Property Management, P.O. Box 127, Bridgeport 06602, c/o Elsie Villanova. Filed April 1.

Heritage Tree Services, 262 Great Plain Road, Danbury 06811, c/o Brian Barbarossa. Filed April 7.

Country Clean, 90 Stony Hill Road, Brookfield 06804, c/o Joshua Lyons and Interia Mesqulta. Filed March 23.

Hollow Mini Market LLC, 359 Harral Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Matthew Carrasquillo. Filed March 29.

Cozy Cat Antiques, 17 Old Bridge Road, Brookfield 06804, c/o Jim Megura. Filed March 21.

CRG Marketing LLC, 21 Sandhopper Trail, Westport 06880, c/o Samantha Kempster. Filed April 7.

Crossroads Pizza 1 LLC, 2212 Madison Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Mercurios Mark Kalmanidis. Filed March 30.

Crossroads Pizza 1 LLC, 3765 Main St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Mercurios Mark Kalmanidis. Filed March 30.

Curry’s Complete Lawn Care, 291 Beach St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Evelina Curry. Filed March 30.

D Girl, 80 Taft Ave., Apt. 8, Bridgeport 06606, c/o Sasha Cummings.

Filed March 29.

Diamond Shine Cleaning Services, 65 Madison Ave., Unit 2C, Bridgeport 06604, c/o Sara V. Monge. Filed March 28.

Dmitri Wright Fine Art, 106 Hunting Ridge Road, Greenwich 06831, c/o Dmitri Wright. Filed April 7.

Nyshell Petree Foundation, 418 Park Ave., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Orlanda Austin Strong and DeVince Tyrell Strong. Filed March 30.

The Wing Pin, 17 Lucy St., Greenwich 06831, c/o Jonas Robert Valle.

Filed April 4.

Oronque Pharmacy, 140 Greenwood Ave., Bethel 06801, c/o Oronque Apothocary LLC. Filed March 31.

Thrive Psychotherapy and Nutrition of Connecticut, 199 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Deborah Chrabdowski. Filed March 30.

Public Global, 41 Locust Ave., Danbury 06810, c/o Adelaida Rosa Chacha Salinas. Filed April 4.

TKJ Leadership, 49 Colony Road, Westport 06880, c/o Tammy K. Jersey. Filed April 4.

PWC Express, 328 Park Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Peter Charles.

Filed March 30.

Val’s Hair and Things, 2285 E. Main St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Valerie Robinson. Filed March 29.

Innovative Inspirations 203, 58 Carver St., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Junior Hernandez and Juan Rodriguez.

Filed April 4.

Quaisar Enterprises LLC, 82 North St., Danbury 06810, c/o Masarrat Quaisar. Filed March 30.

Wolf Masonry, 20 Hillside Ave., Danbury 06810, c/o Paul Wolf. Filed April 7.

Iron & Wine Restaurant, 90 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Tom Stevens. Filed April 1.

Serena & Lily, 35 Elm St., Westport 06880, c/o Serena & Lily Inc. Filed March 30.

ZZ Tile Home Improvement, 624 Lincoln Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Harold Willson. Filed March 28.

I-VPS Professional Services of Danbury, 83 Wooster St., Suite 125, Danbury 06810, c/o Xavier Christiano and Edglacio Bastas Bernardo De Barros. Filed April 5.

Sheepdog Designs, 232 Whisconier Road, Brookfield 06804, c/o Karl Murphy. Filed March 9.

Homeport Design, 13 Doverton Drive, Greenwich 06830, c/o Emily Fisher. Filed April 7.

J.A. Roesch & Associates, 246 Federal Road, Unit D24, Brookfield 06804, c/o Peter J. Badas, Palmyra Spitzer and Stacey Zerrenner. Filed March 15.

Jamroga Landscaping, 214 George Washington Highway, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Carolyn A. Jamroga.

Filed April 4.

Junco = 7 Deli, 373 Harral Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Ysidro Pacheco Rodriguez. Filed April 5.

Don Chichos, 247 Clover St., Stratford 06615, c/o Eli Batres. Filed March 28.

Law Offices of Loraine Cortese-Costa, 1000 Lafeyette Blvd., Suite 1100, Bridgeport 06604, c/o Loraine Cortese-Costa. Filed April 6.

Douglas E. Wiggins, 171 Deacon St., Bridgeport 06607, c/o Douglas E. Wiggins. Filed April 4.

Many’s Hair Salon LLC, 1095 E. Main St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Carmen Baez. Filed March 31.

East Main Liquor Store, 1157 E. Main St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Ana Mae Gallo. Filed April 6.

MDRAWelder, 299 Berkshire Ave., Unit A2, Bridgeport 06608, c/o Roger Mora. Filed March 28.

Elbas Expert Beauty Salon, 1095 E. Main St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Elba I. Bello. Filed April 1.

Mobile D-Touch LLC, 18 Ninth Ave., Danbury 06810, c/o Dontrelle L. Lammie. Filed March 30.

Events Done Right, 68 Highland Ave., Building 3, Apt. 352, Bridgeport 06604, c/o Alicia McCallop. Filed April 5.

Move For Le$$, 136 Chestnut St., Bridgeport 06605, c/o David A. Hayward. Filed April 4.

Freedom Defense Supply, 22 Garamella Blvd., Danbury 06810, c/o Dominick Albert Cipolla. Filed April 6.

Mr. Appliance of Danbury, 301 Main St., Danbury 06810, c/o Steven Dwyer and Christopher Dwyer. Filed March 30.

Greater Danbury ASA Empire, 6 Toby Lane, Brookfield 06804, c/o Stephen Rossini. Filed March 11.

New Image, 84 Oak Ridge St., Greenwich 06830, c/o Juan E. Sigua.

Filed March 28.

Green Day Development LLC, P.O. Box 4567, Stamford 06902, c/o Johnny O. Bonilla and Carlos Alvarez. Filed April 1.

Next Wireless, 28855 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Harbinder Somlok. Filed April 7.

NEW LIQUOR LICENSES

Sky View Builders 203 LLC, 100 Seaton Road, Apt. 3C, Stamford 06902, c/o Johnny O. Bonilla. Filed April 8.

Acropolis Pizza Restaurant, 1400 W. Broad St., Stratford 06615, c/o Kemal Yildiz. Permit no. LRW.0004295.

Filed March 28.

Skyview Builders Enterprise, 54 Bertolf Road, Greenwich 06878, c/o Johnny O. Bonilla and Steven Alzate Moreno. Filed April 1.

Hideaway, 30 Grove St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Patrick W. Lynch. Permit no. LCA.0007466. Filed April 4.

Smack’ed Fitness, 45 Sherman Park Lane, Bridgeport 06608, c/o Noel Rodriguez and Dominic Dobrycki. Filed March 29.

Souza Handyman, 1192 Lindley St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Antonio Souza. Filed March 29.

Souza Renovations, 1192 Lindley St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Antonio Souza. Filed March 29.

Sova Dance & Puppet Theater, 47 Old S. Salem Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Adelka Polak. Filed April 4.

Special Market LLC, 639-641 Grant St., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Bernadette Morel. Filed March 29.

Steel Points Gallery, 305 Knowlton St., Suite 1, Bridgeport 06608, c/o Yovan Barraza Jr. Filed April 7.

The File Depot, 559 A. Federal Road, Unit 4, Brookfield 06804, c/o Kenney Enterprises LLC and Michael Kenney. Filed March 17.

The Leash Lady Pet Care Services, 16 Prospect Drive, Greenwich 06830, c/o Sandra Dombrowski.

Filed March 28.

The Party People, 29B Putnam green, Greenwich 06830, c/o Kymberley Baker. Filed April 5.

Main Street Tavern, 1884 Main St., Stratford 06615, c/o Glenn Allen Everlith Jr. Permit no. LCA.0007609.

Filed March 29.

Odeen’s 545 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Marshall H. Odeen.

Permit no. LIR.0019445.P-CW. Filed March 28.

South Main Package, 1065 Main St., Stratford 06615, c/o Rakesh H. Badshah. Permit no. LIP.0015380.PCW. Filed March 29.

Sushi Boat Corp., 2410 Main St., Stratford 06615, c/o Lijuan Lin. Permit no. LRW.0004984. Filed March 30.

Tigers Den Sports Bar & Grille, 23 Catoonah St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Joseph Attonito. Permit no.

LIR.0019146. Filed April 5.

Tom-Tom’s Restaurant & Bakery, 417 Main St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Thomas P. Salemo. Permit no.

LIR.0018703. Filed March 31.

PATENTS Combined facial brush with digital display and base. Patent no. D753,400 issued to Mary Khoun, Norwalk; and Daniel Bishop, Monroe. Assigned to Conair Corp., Stamford.

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Methods and systems for displaying web pages based on a user-specific browser history analysis. Patent no. 9,310,879 issued to Robert J. Jacques Jr., Fairport, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Mobile system and method for improving safety of impromptu meetings. Patent no. 9,306,753 issued to David R. Vandervort, Walworth, N.Y.; and Dale Ellen Gaucus, Penfield, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Print head fluid paths formed with sacrificial material patterned using additive manufacturing processes. Patent no.

9,308,726 issued to Andrew Wayne Hays, Fairport, N.Y.; and Peter J. Nystrom, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Sheet height sensor and adjuster. Patent no. 9,309,074 issued to Paul S. Bonino, Ontario, N.Y.; Steven M. Russel, Bloomfield, N.Y.; Paul M. Fromm, Rochester, N.Y.; Timothy P. Foley, Marion, N.Y.; and Frank B. Tamarez Gomez, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Smart antenna. Patent no.

9,306,294 issued to Keith Charette, Fairfield; Yongchun Zheng, Newtown; and Chris Miller, Kent. Assigned to Ventus Networks LLC, Norwalk.

Spring assist scissor lift. Patent no. 9,310.753 issued to Aaron M. Moore, Fairport, N.Y.; and Kenneth E. Giunta, Penfield, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Systems and methods for behavioral pattern mining. Patent no.

9,305,104 issued to Changjun Wu, Rochester, N.Y.; Shanmuga-Nathan Gnanasambandam, Webster, N.Y.; Gueyoung Jung, Rochester, N.Y.; and Shi Zhao, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Systems and methods for computation-efficient image processing system architecture.

Patent no. 9,307,119 issued to Xing Li, Webster, N.Y.; David Jon Metcalfe, Marion, N.Y.; Meng Yao, West Linn, Ore.; Michael Dale Stevens, Portland, Ore.; and Paul W. Phillippi, Sherwood, Ore. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Systems and methods for controlling use and operation of a family of different treatment devices. Patent no. 9,310,956 issued to Oleg Shikhman, Trumbull; and William W. Rutan, Norwalk.

Assigned to Mederi Therapeutics Inc., Norwalk.

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LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Formation of NORTHEAST UTILITY EQUIPMENT REPAIR, LLC of Org. filed with SSNY ON 1/7/16.

Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served . SSNY shall mail process to Doug Winston 90 SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE, ELMSFORD, NY 10509. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #60477 Notice of Formation of 11 First Street, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/16/2016. Office located in Westchester County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: The LLC, 69 Meadow Lane, New Rochelle, NY 10805, principal business location of the LLC. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #60478 Notice of Formation of SFNY Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with SSNY on 01/11/16. Office Loc: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent upon which process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him/her to: 10222 Kaimu Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. #60479 Notice of Publication of Authority to do business in New York of Soraghan Construction, LLC (ìLLC ì) Application of Authority was filed with the NY Secretary of State (ìSSNYî) on March 4, 2016. The LLC formed in Connecticut on December 31, 1998. Office location is in Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of such process to the LLC c/o is Paul Soraghan, 4 Old North Road, Barkhamsted, Connecticut 06057. Our office location is in Westchester County. Copies of Certificate of Organization of LLC are on file and may be obtained from the Office of the Secretary of the State of Connecticut, 30 Trinity Street, Hartford, CT 06106.

Purpose of business is any lawful act or activity. #60480 Notice of Formation of a BSSNY Sports and Entertainment LLC, Art.of Org. filed with the N.Y.S. Department of State on 03/11/2016. Principal Office: Westchester County. Process Service address: BSSNY Sports and Entertainment LLC, 790 Bronx River Road Suite A53, Bronxville NY 10708. Purpose: Any Lawful activity #60481 Notice of Formation of YWKMN, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 02/11/16. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to YWKMN LLC, PO BOX #1223 Yonkers, NY 10703. Purpose: any lawful purpose #60482 NOTICE OF FORMATION of OffBeat Capital, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on March 17, 2016.

Location: Westchester. SSNY designated as agent for service of process on LLC. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Daniel Szalkiewicz & Associates, P.C., 399 Knollwood Rd, Suite 301, White Plains, NY 10603. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #60483

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Notice of Formation of Something Different Events, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/1/16.

Ofc. 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, 300 Hayward Avenue Fleetwood, NY 10552. Purpose:any lawful purpose. #60484 Notice of Formation of CWC Funding LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY 11-20-15. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to 29 South Depot Plz, Tarrytown, NY 10591. Kevin Kaye, whose address is 29 South Depot Plz, Tarrytown, NY 10591, is designated as registered agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The LLC shall have perpetual existence. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. #60485 Notice of Formation of Westchester Diagnostics, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 03/18/2016.

Offc. Loc: 28 Robert Drive, New Rochelle, NY 10804 Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 28 Robert Drive, New Rochelle, NY 10804 Purpose: Medical Testing #60488 Notice of Formation of NITO TECHNOLOGY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/2/16. Office location: Westchester County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to S. Berger, 15 Maple Way, Armonk, NY 10504. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #60490 Marsha Brooks Consulting LLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY 3/2/16. Off. Loc.: Westchester Cnty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: c/o the LLC, 19 Briarwood Lane, Pleasantville, NY 10570. Purpose: all lawful activities. #60491 Genuine Coaching and Consulting LLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY 3/18/16. Off. Loc.: Westchester Cnty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: c/o the LLC, 56 The Terrace, Katonah, NY 10536. Purpose: all lawful activities #60492 Notice of Formation of It’s a Yummy, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/4/16. 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, 29 Algonquin Dr. Chappaqua, NY 10514. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #60494 Notice of formation of Windfarm, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on March 14, 2016.

Office location in Westchester County. SSNY has been designated for service of process.

SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 38 Truesdale Lake Drive, South Salem, New York 10590. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #60495 Notice of formation of BABIES ON THE BRAIN, LLC, a limited liability company (the ìLLCî). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (the ìSSNYî) on 2/19/16. Office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC, at 1 Peck Road, Mt. Kisco, New York 10549. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful purposes. #60497

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Notice of Formation of Huntley Holt Properties, LLC filed with SSNY on 3/23/16. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to Griffin Coogan Sulzer & Horgan, 51 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, New York 10708. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #60498 125 Popham Realty LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 3/18/16. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 125 Popham Rd., Scarsdale, NY 10583. General purpose. #60499 Keystroke AI, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/5/16.

Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Sydney, Amster, Green & Horowitz, PLLC, 122 E. 42nd St., Ste. 2700, NY, NY 10168. General purpose. #60500 Notice of Formation of JRasnic Jr, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/10/16. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. LegalZoom desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

LegalZoom shall mail process to the John Rasnic, 606 Pondside Dr, White Plains, NY 10607. Purpose: any lawful activity. #60501 Notice of formation of Lux Global Partners, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 02/29/2016. Office in Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #60502 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: 329 East 132nd Street LLC (ìLLCî). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on November 6, 2014. NY office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to 329 East 132nd Street LLC, 16 Banks Farm Road, Bedford, New York 10506. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #60503 Notice of Formation of DE LA PUENTE ARC - CONSULTANT, LLC. art of org filed with SSNY on 2/26/16. 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, 315 Alta Vista Drive Yonkers NY 10710. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #60505 Notice of Formation of Kwan Acupuncture PLLC filed on 9/29/16. Location: Westchester Cty. SSNY Designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the PLLC at 280 Dobbs Ferry Road, Ste 201, White Plains NY 10607. Purpose: Acupuncture. #60506

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Notice of Formation of MELLALI LIMO LLC, a domestic limited liability company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/09/2015. Office location: Westchester County. Principal business location: 151 Centre Avenue # 1A, New Rochelle, New York 10805. SSNY is designed as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to c/o the LLC, 151 Centre Avenue # 1A, New Rochelle, New York 10805.

Purpose: car, limousine and executive transportation service, and any other purpose. #60507 Notice of formation of Slam Products, LLC filed with SSNY on 2/16/16. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. As an agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 32112 Town Green Dr. Elmsford, NY 10523. Purpose: Marketing. #60508 Notice of Formation of Amazing Africa LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/22/16. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 515 Pound Ridge Road, Bedford, NY 10506. Purpose: any lawful activity. #60509 Notice of Formation of SLC Holdings Group, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY 3/23/16. Office Location: Westchester County.

SSNY designated as agent for process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: c/o A. Uzzo & Company, CPAís, PC,287 Bowman Ave., Purchase, NY 10577.

Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. #60510 Frida Method, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 3/28/16. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 12 Summit St., Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706. General purpose. #60511 RJS 83rd Street, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 3/23/16. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 374 McLean Ave., Yonkers, NY 10705. General purpose. #60512 3 SANDPIPER COURT LLC. Filed 3/29/16 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 12 Water St #204, White Plains, NY 10601 Purpose: all lawful #60513 5K TRAVEL LLC. Filed 2/17/16 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 14 Gifford Lk Dr, Armonk, NY 10504 Purpose: all lawful #60514 SPINELLI SURVEYING PLLC. Filed 2/18/16 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 650 Halstead Ave, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Purpose: Land Surveying #60515 Notice of Formation of ANGSAM, LLC, a domestic limited liability company. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/03/16. NY Office location: Putnam County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC at 79 Craescot Way, Mahopac, NY 10541. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. #60516

Notice of Formation of MMD REALTY, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/22/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Michael Collins, 83 Calvert Street, Harrison, NY 10528.

Purpose. Any lawful act or activity. #60517 Notice of Formation of COMMODORE DEVELOPMENT, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/1/16. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: 43 Beechwood Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10801. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #60518 Big Ben Fashion USA LLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY 3/28/16.

Off. Loc.: Westchester Cnty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o the LLC, 280 N Central Ave, Suite 110, Hartsdale, NY 10530. Purpose: all lawful activities. #60520 Zafra Minhas Construction LLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY 4/1/16. Off. Loc.: Westchester Cnty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: c/o the LLC, 800 Westchester Avenue, Suite S-430, Rye Brook, NY 10573.

Purpose: all lawful activities. #60521 Notice of Formation of French Movie Nights LLC, Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 04/05/2016.

Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall may process to the LLC, 57 Mohegan Road, Larchmont, NY10538. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #60522 HARRISON PHYSICIAN SERVICES PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/17/2016. Office location: Westchester County.

SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: THE PLLC 106 CALVERT STREET, HARRISON, NY 10528. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #60523 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Somalata USA, LLC. Filed with NYSS on March 10, 2016. Office location: Westchester County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC at 80 Ridge Road, in Hartsdale NY 10530. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #60524 Notice of Formation of Polygon Real Estate Advisors, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/30/16. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Kang Wei, 1 High Ridge Road, Ossining, NY 10562. Purpose: any lawful activity. #60525 Cotter Consultants, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 3/30/16.

Office location: Westchester County.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 226 Pondfield Road W., Bronxville, NY 10708. General purpose. #60526 Notice is hereby given that an on-premise license, #TBA has been applied for

by D-Boy, Inc to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in an on premises establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 453 McLean Avenue Yonkers NY 10705. #60527

Notice of Formation of HS Unliited Enterprise LLC, filed with SSNY on 4/5/16. 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 Hillside Ave, Mt Vernon NY 10553.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. #60528 Notice of formation of K. PELL, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with the Sectíy of State of NY (SSNY)on 3/1/16. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process served to: The LLCís business location at 951 McLean Ave. #2C, Yonkers, NY 10704. Purpose: any lawful act. #60529 Payroll Made Simple LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 4/11/16.

Office location: Westchester County.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 3315 Nostrand Ave., Ste. L1-A, Brooklyn, NY 11229. General purpose. #60530 Notice of Formation of FJH Holdings, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/4/2016. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Felix Hernandez, 542 Van Cortlandt Park ave 1F Yonkers, NY 10705. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #60531 Name of LLC:FUREVR LOVE, LLC of Org. filed NY Sec. of State 2/16/16.

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, FUREVR LOVE c/o Debra Love 22 Standish Drive Scarsdale NY 10583. Purpose: any lawful activity. #60532 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: MMT II LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on April 12, 2016. N.Y. office location: Westchester County.

The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to MMT II LLC, c/o Mountco Construction and Development Corp., 700 White Plains Road, Suite 363, Scarsdale, New York 10583. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #60533 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: MKC II LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on April 12, 2016. N.Y. office location: Westchester County.

The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to MKC II LLC, c/o Mountco Construction and Development Corp., 700 White Plains Road, Suite 363, Scarsdale, New York 10583. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #60534 Notice is hereby given that a license, serial number 1291019 for wine, has been applied for by the undersigned to sell wine at retail in the restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 724 SAW MILL RIVER RD, ARDSLEY, NY for on-promises consumption.

UMAMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT INC. #60535 Merajz LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sectíy of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/11/16. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process served to: Merajz LLC, 26 Granview Avenue, Mount Vernon NY 10553.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. #60536 Notice of formation of Write-Space, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Sectíy of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/15/16.

Office in Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Write-Space, LLC, 167 Harriman Rd., Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #60537

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: NR RAD LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on April 14, 2016. N.Y. office location: Westchester County.

The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to NR RAD LLC, c/o Mountco Construction and Development Corp., 700 White Plains Road, Suite 363, Scarsdale, New York 10583. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #60538 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: NR RAD Managers LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on April 14, 2016. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to NR RAD Managers LLC, c/o Mountco Construction and Development Corp., 700 White Plains Road, Suite 363, Scarsdale, New York 10583. Purpose/ character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #60539 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî).

Name: MNR RAD Associates LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on April 14, 2016. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to MNR RAD Associates LLC, c/o Mountco Construction and Development Corp., 700 White Plains Road, Suite 363, Scarsdale, New York 10583. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #60540 Name of LLC: Stradalytics, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed NY Sec. of State 04/11/2016. 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, 551 Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY 10543, Attn: Anusuya Roy Chatterjee Purpose: any lawful activity. #60542 Poleg, LLC. Filed 4/15/16 Office:Westchester Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to:44 Northdale Rd,White Plains,NY 10605 Purpose:all lawful #60543 Notice of Formation of QualityMedx, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/15/16. Office. 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, 40 hamilton Ave. Yonkers, NY 10705. LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. #60544 LEGAL NOTICE TME Audio, LLC has filed articles of organization with the Secretary of State of NYS on 03/30/16.

The offices of this company are located in Westchester County, NY. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is 86 Edgewood Road, Ossining, NY 10562.

The company is organized to conduct any lawful business for which limited liability companies may be organized. #60545

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BUSINESS CONNECTIONS ECONOMY

Economic Diagnosis Shows Need for Legislative Action

E

arlier this month, the management consulting firm McKinsey & Company presented a report—the

Connecticut Economic Competitiveness Diagnostic—to the state’s Commission on Economic Competitiveness at the State Capitol.

Loaded with data, the report made no recommendations but tracked trends in Connecticut going back to the Sixties.

Yes, the report rightly cites Connecticut’s many strengths:

in the Northeast, have caught up or are catching up to us.

disadvantage in job creation.

The report raised particular concerns about the state’s

None of this information is surprising. What is unsettling

fiscal condition, which is a real mess.

is getting all of it at once. This is a megaton bomb.

Our cities, particularly Bridgeport and Hartford, show very

What’s more, these are self-inflicted wounds that started

poor conditions compared to other cities in the Northeast.

The report cites our poor infrastructure, particularly in transportation.

with poor fiscal policy and legislation and regulations that chills job-creating business investment.

It was fitting that the report was presented in the Legislative Office Building—the place where there is

high personal and family income, workforce, innovation,

Job growth is very troubling. Connecticut is not growing

quality of life, and high-value industries in strong

the right types of jobs—that we’re growing low-income

concentrations.

jobs in leisure and hospitality rather than much higher-

We need the kind of growth that can only come from new

paying financial services and manufacturing jobs.

jobs; those jobs can only grow when there is confidence

The state had a commanding lead in many of these areas for years vis-a-vis competitor and neighboring states.

But the reams of aggregated negative data and trends hit like body blows.

Connecticut has slowed its progress—and in some cases deteriorated—in some of its traditional areas of strength.

Meanwhile, competitor states, particularly our neighbors

Trends show too many people moving out of the state— not only retirees, but also high numbers of young people— which is one reason for weak new business formation.

an immediate opportunity to do something about it.

that the state budget is stabilized; that stability can only come if Connecticut state legislators act. Now. When you stab yourself in the foot, there’s only one way

McKinsey reports that while new business formation and entrepreneurship are an important part of the economic mix in several Northeastern states, Connecticut is extremely weak in startups, which places us at a severe

to stop the pain and damage: Stop stabbing yourself in the foot.

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