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But Mount Vernon board delays Wartburg’s independent building plan

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artburg, which provides a range of services for senior citizens from short-term rehabilitation to nursing home and assisted living care, on June 3 received approval from the Mount Vernon Planning Board for its application to build an assisted living building on its campus. At the same time, the board declined to

approve a separate plan for Wartburg to build a 210unit, eight-story independent living building while agreeing to take up the matter again when it meets in July. The new assisted living building would be five stories tall and would have 48 dwelling units. It would encompass 50,000 square feet and would replace the Berkemeier Auditorium. The Rev. Dr. G. C. Berkemeier served as director of the original Wartburg Orphan’s Farm School from 1885 to 1921. Architect David Fowles of KDA Architects in Voorhees, New Jersey, told the board that the building would be 66 feet and four

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inches in height, while zoning allowed a maximum of 90 feet. “The assisted living building, this five-story building, is the same building that had come before you when it was a referral from the city council in connection with a petition to map this property in the RMF-SC District (Senior Citizen Housing Floating Overlay Zone District) Attorney William Null of the White Plains-based law firm Cuddy & Feder told the planning board. “In that connection, this board took considerable and appropriate time in evaluating the actual impacts of the assisted living building.” » ASSISTED LIVING

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com It’s all in the wrist for Dr. Scott Wolfe. Actually, that’s not completely true. The Greenwich resident is chief emeritus of the Hand and Upper Extremity Service at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in Manhattan, and therefore works on everything “from the shoulder down to the hand.” But it is with the wrist that Wolfe and his longtime colleague Dr. Joseph (Trey) Crisco are making their current mark, inventing and patenting KinematX, an implant that goes well beyond standard wrist replacement surgery.

“Shoulder, knee and hip surgeries have become commonplace,” Wolfe told the Business Journal. “But what we were doing with the wrist was not as advanced because the wrist wasn’t as well understood.” One of the main issues is wrist arthritis, which Wolfe said is one of the most common and debilitating conditions treated by hand surgeons, affecting about 5 million people in the U.S. alone. Wrist joint replacement, or wrist arthroplasty, has traditionally involved scans showing two planes, he explained, to illustrate the up-and-down and sideto-side motions normally

associated with most joints. “But the wrist is more complex,” Wolfe said. “Our research proved that when you’re throwing a ball, hammering something, pouring something into a pitcher, you’re using movements in both of those planes. So there was a third, spherical plane that needed to be included.” That research dates back more than 30 years, as Wolfe and Crisco — director of bioengineering at the Warren Alpert Medical School in Providence, and a professor of orthopedics and engineering at Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital — combined their talents to find a better way. » EXCLUSIVE

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Former dockmaster sues Mamaroneck club saying it owes him ‘blue-collar’ overtime BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfairinc.com

he former dockmaster of Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club (MBYC), who claims he was more of a “blue collar” manual laborer than his title suggested, is demanding overtime pay for his services. Howard J. Hamlett was paid $82,400 a year, according to a complaint filed May 27 in U.S. District Court, White Plains. He did not put a number on how much he thinks he is owed, but based on his claim of working an extra 30 hours a week for half a year, overtime would total more than $46,000 and bring his annual pay to nearly $129,000. Hamlett, of White Plains, said he worked long hours “to ensure that the members could always enjoy the ‘paradise,’ ‘service’ and ‘tranquility’ they expected” — referring to the club’s promotional claims — but “his services, however, were not properly rewarded.” The lawsuit names Taylor Point Associates Inc. of New Rochelle, as co-owner of the club, and Lisa Rosenshein, as CEO of Taylor Point and former president of the club. A woman who answered the phone at MBYC said Rosenshein “is no longer here” and is no longer an owner. She declined to say who owns the club or who is in

charge. MBYC traces it’s history to 1885, when Guilded Age finance baron Charles Osborn commissioned prominent architectural Stanford White to build a grand home on the Long Island Sound. The property was later converted to a yacht club, with the 18,000-square-foot Osborn Castle as the clubhouse. The 12-acre property has a 57-slip marina, tennis courts, swimming pool, beach and gardens. “We are creating a world where relaxed elegance meets new world luxury lifestyle,” the club’s website states. “A place where tranquility begins from the moment you arrive.” Hamlett said he worked at the club from 2006 to January 2019, when he was fired. He worked 40-hour weeks from October to March, according to the lawsuit, for $1,585 weekly. His off-season duties included maintaining the docks and taking boats out of the water, cleaning them and putting them in storage. During the “summer season,” April through September, he emptied garbage, made sure ice was always available for members, greeted members at their cars, brought their belongings onto their boats, guided members to and from the docks, offloaded boats when they returned and responded to emergencies.

He often worked seven days a week and averaged 70 hours a week, the complaint states, but was paid the same $1,585 per week. Hamlett claims that MBYC misclassified him as an exempt employee, under federal and state labor laws, never gave him a pay rate notice and did not keep time records. He is demanding unspecified overtime wages. He is represented by White Plains

attorney Howard Schragin. MBYC was listed for sale in 2018 for $10 million, according to news accounts, and was bought by an unidentified buyer. Town of Rye tax roll lists the owner as Mamaroneck Beach Realty Group. The owner of Mamaroneck Beach Realty Group is in dispute. Either Joseph T. Rotonde of Old Tappan, New Jersey, or Gerald J. Shallo of Armonk, manage the company, according to a pending lawsuit in Westchester Supreme Court.

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Henry Welt, far left, and Abigail Lewis, far right, with “Meet the Entrepreneur Next Door” program speakers Jan Albanese, middle left, small business consultant in the Westchester area, and Mary Molina, middle right, founder and CEO of Lola Snacks. Photo courtesy of Ossining Innovates.

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enry Welt and Abigail Lewis had recently become neighbors in Ossining when Welt came up with the idea that eventually evolved into their co-founding of Ossining Innovates!, a community-centered entrepreneurship initiative. Welt, a lawyer and the founder of WeltAdvisors as well as an adjunct professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology, and Lewis, also a lawyer with decades of corporate leadership experience at IBM, saw a need for this kind of high-quality business offerings in Westchester. This kind of education is typically only offered in Ivy League schools, or large urban accelerators in startup hotspots around the country — a huge drawback, they thought, for both aspiring business owners in our region and for the landscape of entrepreneurial thinking around the country. “A world which is changing as rapidly as our world changes, being armed with these tools

that prepare an entrepreneur ... to create something that is both sustainable and is reactive becomes critical not only to the success of the business when you launch it, but to a business survival,” Lewis said. “Those kinds of skills are not typically taught in the kinds of small-business programming that is often available in communities like Westchester, where people are very focused on what we consider to be the ‘nuts and bolts’ of a business, like basic accounting and the basic structure of how you set up your business.” According to Welt and Lewis, the many accelerators teaching entrepreneurial business processes nationwide have their flaws. Financial and logistic barriers make them inaccessible to those with few resources. “Part of the inspiration for what Abby and I are doing is that we realized that all of this new teaching was effectively unavailable to people from under-resourced communities,” Welt said. “So you had a cycle once again in American business of those people who have access to resources

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and who are well-resourced themselves getting the best training in the world, whether it’s at Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Columbia or wherever, or whether it’s by neighborhood, in Silicon Valley or Brooklyn Navy Yard or Boulder, Colorado, or Austin, Texas, or all these clusters developing in the United States. All the training that they were doing — not necessarily because anyone made it to be discriminatory — but all the training was really going to people who were very well-resourced.” In response, they made their accelerator to fill in the gaps of what has been missing in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, making a high-quality program available to people of different backgrounds and life experiences. “We developed a program that we think is, in terms of its academic delivery, is as high-quality as any program in the United States,” Welt said, adding that their syllabus is adapted in part from Ivy League-level entrepreneurial courses. All of its accompanying materials and mentorship services are totally free and programming is conducted around working hours, unlike many other entrepreneurship programs, so that participants may keep working throughout the program. Most importantly, the pair, who teach many of the classes along with guest teachers and entrepreneurs, emphasize a culture of inclusivity, as much for an individual’s benefit as for the group. They believe that everyone can bring in the value of their life experiences to share. “Entrepreneurship is a team sport,” Welt said. “It’s a group enterprise, not a solo enterprise. And if you keep people in communities that are continuously under-resourced, then you don’t get the kind of teams that you get when you diversify.” The other essential aspect of the accelerator is that it is focused on businesses that are local and not necessarily scalable. This makes it unique from most other incubators, which essentially require scalability for entry. For Ossining Innovates!, the goal is to help businesses become successful without being tied exclusively to cash flow or demanding that they size up. The organization is not yet registered as a 501(c)(3), but they are funded through donations, along with some grants. They have also partnered with the Women’s Economic Development Center for the accelerator project, which provides assistance, along with some help in outreach and coordination, but the project is still primarily run by Lewis and Welt. As interviews are underway for the third cohort of entrepreneurs, Lewis and Welt shared some success stories from their first cohort, which has recently wrapped up its one-year process (consisting of 20 weeks of pedagogical training and another seven or eight months of follow-up training). It has been conducted virtually since its start at the beginning of the pandemic, an aspect

that will likely remain so that it can be accessible to as many people as possible. One notable story from the first cohort was of a participant who came in with the goal to start a nonprofit concerned with water purity in Hudson Valley streams and rivers. “He told us about three months after his time in the pedagogical session that he was able to raise $100,000 in … grants to get that business off the ground, and now he’s off and running,” Lewis said. They also recalled a partnership within the program between a retired IBM engineer and a formerly incarcerated person, collaborating on an idea for a nonprofit to serve other formerly incarcerated individuals as they re-enter the community, emphasizing the benefits of utilizing the experiences of both individuals. “We very much believe that both sets of those kinds of benefits are equally valu-

able,” Welt said. “We don’t think one group is giving to the other group, we don’t think anyone’s giving back to society or whatever the current expression is when they participate collaboratively with other people. We think each group benefits from the experience of being in a room with that other person and from learning something from what that other person has learned in their individual life experiences.” Another participant, Kendra Porter, used her background working in the fashion industry to create Honor Your Style, a personal image consulting agency, and launched a project called ShopWestchester during the pandemic to encourage buyers to support local businesses. Carly Jacobs, a full-time film producer and a mother from Sleepy Hollow, utilized the accelerator to launch her business Into Leaf, which brings adult education programming to participants in Sleepy Hollow

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and the surrounding towns through partnerships with skilled artisans and artists, such as photographers and coffee roasters. “She wanted to be attentive to the needs of mothers or people who otherwise care for young kids, to have a place to go where they would not only have something for the kids to do, but also something that would be of interest to the parents,” Lewis said. “It’s now running and she’s run about five or six programs now, launched about six or eight weeks ago.” The model is based on growing businesses that will stay local, grow locally and contribute to the local economy. “By the nature of what we’re doing and because we’re not focused only on scalable businesses, the vast majority of the businesses that will come in to us and that will leave our accelerator program are highly likely to remain local,” Welt said. “So we are an engine for local economic growth.”

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Assisted Living— David Gentner, president and CEO of Wartburg, said that studies regarding the concept for development that were prepared in 2019 have been refreshed and supplemented for the new site plan submissions. “The site plan includes just refined architecturals, the materials that we plan to use, topographical surveys, various tables and landscape plans, stormwater plans,” Gentner said, while adding that the objectives for Wartburg have not changed. “With these projects we want to care for more seniors in a predictable and less-regulated, financially sustainable model,” Gentner said. “We want to fill a gap in age-restricted,

age-in-place market-rate housing. We want to maintain market competitiveness with existing programs and buildings. We want to increase the pipeline of potential residents for more intensive rehab services, home care, assisted living, outpatient services and adult-day services offered on our campus. “We want to enhance and improve the character of the campus while protecting its uniqueness and create a cost center that helps offset charitable care loss and quality-of-life initiatives that are otherwise uncompensated.” In the site plan for the proposed independent living building, Wartburg is asking to build an eight-story structure that would

be 89.5 feet tall, just under the zoning cap of 90 feet. It would have 210 dwelling units and would include a parking garage. Architect Richard Rosen of the firm Perkins Eastman described the building that would be in the northeastern corner of the campus as sitting mostly on what currently is a parking lot. He said the roof of the building’s parking garage would be both a green roof and partially used as an activity space for residents. Wartburg plans to construct the assisted living building first, to be followed by the independent living building. It told the planning board that it likely will not be able to start construction of the independent living building within the time frame allowed

by initial approval and would have to seek an extension of the site plan approval in the future. Lesley Zamore, one of the planning board members, objected to the independent living building’s height and voted not to approve the site plan. Because only four of the seven board members were present for the meeting, his negative vote meant that a majority of all seven board members had not voted in favor of approval. By bringing the matter up again at the July meeting, proponents hope that additional board members will be attending and they’ll cast enough positive votes to approve the application.

Exclusive— The first step, Wolfe said, was to pinpoint how the eight individual bones in a wrist work — not only in regular situations, but also where an injury has occurred. “We needed to map what happens with all those little bones,” he said, “and identify the contours of each of them as they work through their different motions.” The wrist movements are unique to humans, he said. “The most significant joint is our wrist — it’s likely more important than the opposable thumb in terms of evolution, because it allowed us to protect ourselves through tools and weapons, to throw and to hunt. Even the higher primates can’t do what we can in those terms.” Having begun “in earnest” in 1990, the pair eventually hit upon the design and validation of a noninvasive three-dimensional motion analysis system to measure wrist kinematics — the wrist motions necessary for a range of activities — and began sketching out ideas for what would become KinematX. As they began submitting their findings, Wolfe, Crisco and their team received over $10 million in research grants from the National Institutes of Health, which he said helped immensely as the years wore on. Wolfe said the system was patented in 2009, “and then it took 10 years for us to get FDA approval.” The KinematX Total Wrist Arthroplasty System, which is manufactured by Extremity Medical, received 510(k) clearance from the FDA at the end of March 2020 — just in time for the Covid-19 pandemic. A patient patient Although they may have been disappointed by the additional delay, Mark Eisen said he was not. “I’d been following their research for years,” the 69-year-old Atlanta resident told the Business Journal. “In 2014, I’d

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Dr. Scott Wolfe and his new implant.

The KinematX implant. realized something was going on with my right wrist, so I had it evaluated by different physicians. First it was diagnosed as mild arthritis, then it was ‘severe.’ They recommended traditional wrist surgery, which involves either taking bones out or screwing them all together. The idea was, ‘You won’t have the pain, but you won’t be able to move your wrist.’” A quick study, Eisen noted that wrist surgery dates back to the 1890s. “They used ivory, then rubber, then they moved on to mechanical devices, which shows you how complicated the wrist is,” he WCBJ

said. Although his arthritic condition continued to worsen — “And I’m right-handed,” he noted — Eisen was suitably encouraged by the progress he saw being made by Wolfe and Crisco to hang in there. Finally, on April 15, he became the first KinematX patient when Wolfe successfully implanted the device at HSS. “He’s a very bright guy,” Wolfe said of Eisen. “He came in extremely well-informed, although we did have to explain some of the nuts and bolts to him.” Eisen, who is eager to return to the

golf course — “I haven’t played since 2014” — must remain patient. Scheduled to meet with the surgeon for a follow-up on June 14, he is still “not allowed to do anything forceful until the prosthesis grows into the bone,” Wolfe said. “It’s just like a tooth implant becoming one with the jawbone.” The doctor said six weeks is the “absolute minimum” for normal activity to resume for most patients, with three to six months preferred. After all, he noted, research is still continuing, and the ultimate outcomes are not yet known. But Wolfe is confident that the KinematX procedure, which takes about 90 minutes, will prove more durable than standard wrist replacement surgeries, which due primarily to the loosening of its implant components have failure rates of 50% within 5 to 10 years. Four other surgical centers around the country are now cleared to conduct the procedure — Wolfe estimated at least five surgeries per center during its first year — with constant recording of data along the way. “We’re not expecting hundreds and hundreds of these right away,” he said. “I’d love to do one a month at each facility.”

NFTs rise in visibility, but are they a worthwhile investment asset? BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

uring the course of this year, there has been an expanding interest among investors in the non-fungible token (NFT) market. Many prominent artists, celebrities and athletes have become involved in this market — Kings of Leon released its latest album “When You See Yourself” in this format, Mick Jagger and Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl teamed with 3D artist Oliver Latta on a 30-second loop of their song “Easy Sleazy,” and filmmaker Kevin Smith is releasing his undistributed horror flick “Killroy Was Here” as an NFT. The digital artist known as Beeple sold an NFT of his work “Everydays - The First Five Thousand Days” at a Christie’s auction for $69 million, a record sum for this market. Some higher profile NFTs are being sold as charity auctions — the Jagger-Grohl NFT was auctioned to assist music industry personnel impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. NFTs have become so trendy that the subject inspired a song parody on “Saturday Night Live” that generated more than 3.3 million views on YouTube. But what exactly is the NFT market all about, and what are some of the rewards and risks inherent to this digital environment? Cliff Ennico, a Trumbull-based attorney and author of the books “Small Business Survival Guide” and “The Crowdfunding Handbook,” explored the NFT experience in a May 25 webinar presented by the Inventor’s Association of Connecticut (IACT) in conjunction with Fairfield University’s School of Engineering. Ennico acknowledged that for the uninitiated, the NFT concept could be confusing, adding that “it’s easier to say what they’re not than what they are.” “A non-fungible token basically takes digital works of art and turns them into a verifiable asset,” he explained. “Think of the NFT as a certificate of authentication. And those of you who have ever bought an antique or a highly valuable collectible, like a 1956 Mickey Mantle rookie card, usually there’s a certificate of authentication attached that can be very valuable depending on who issues it.” Ennico pointed out that artists do not create the NFTs, but instead they are created by marketplaces that host the NFTs on their digital platforms. “Each person and sale of an art NFT is recorded on a blockchain, which makes it almost impossible for someone to sell knockoffs of the artwork without getting

a caught,” he continued. “If someone is selling that same artwork and it’s not tied to an NFT, it’s a fake.” Likewise, he added, if a person’s name does not appear in the chain of title, they have no legal right to the artwork unless it is an authorized reproduction. And this is where things get a bit tricky. Ennico explained that artists are now using NFTs to “prove their date of first publication without having to go through the tedious and often inefficient TWB Loan Decision process WCBJ of registering a copyright.” However, the buyer of the NFT does 7.375” w x 7.125” h not have full ownership of the digital 4-27-21 item. “When you buy an NFT, you’re buying only the artwork itself,” Ennico said. “You’re not getting the artist’s copyright,

the legal monopoly that gives the artist exclusive right to exploit the artwork commercially for a period of years. That artist is absolutely free to generate multiple copies of that NFT artwork. “That NFT is not a copyright,” he added. “It can be used to establish the date of publication for copyright purposes, but it is not itself a copyright.” Ennico also highlighted an often-overlooked aspect of NFTs: whenever the owner of the NFT sells it, the artist gets a percentage of the purchase price. “That’s going to transform the art world in a very big way,” he said, noting that an artist never receives another cent if their painting or sculpture first displayed in a brick-and-mortar gallery is resold over the years.

The NFT of Beeple’s “Everydays — The First Five Thousand Days” sold for $69 million at auction. Photo courtesy Beeple / Christie’s.

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State Treasurer Wooden: CT on ‘right track’ fiscally, but racial inequality still a drag on economy BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

t’s not easy to get a state treasurer to crow about good fiscal news. Case in point: Connecticut’s Shawn Wooden, who — facing an ever-increasing rainy day fund, practically unheard-of credit rating upgrades, and the fact that his long-vaunted “baby bonds” program is becoming a reality — deadpanned to the Business Journal: “The state is doing really well, relative to other states in the region and the country.” Even so, Wooden exudes a quiet sense of pride as he ticks off all that he and his department have achieved during his roughly 3½ years in office. At the time of this writing, the state was looking at a $470 million budget surplus, $6 billion-plus in federal aid and a

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projected $4.5 billion in its rainy day fund, a historic high. “We have a strong cash pool and have remained liquid through the pandemic and the economic downturn,” Wooden said. Those accomplishments in turn led to three credit upgrades in May — S&P Global from “A” to “A+”; Fitch from “A+” to “AA-”; and Kroll Bond Rating from “AA-” to “AA.” In March, Moody’s upgraded the state’s general obligation bonds credit rating from “A1” to “Aa3,” which was the state’s first upgrade in over 20 years. “As recently as 2017 we were still being downgraded,” the treasurer noted. “Now we’re being independently validated across the board, which we have never experienced.” Wooden also has high hopes for his baby bonds program. Modeled after a concept that U.S. FCBJ

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Sen. Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) first introduced to Congress as the American Opportunity Accounts Act during his presidential run in 2019 — and which he reintroduced in February — Connecticut House Bill 6659, now awaiting the governor’s signature, will create a savings account for every child born into poverty. As of July 1, 2021, any child whose birth is covered by HUSKY Health Medicare would receive a $3,200 savings account held by the state. Over 18 years, the funds would be managed and invested by the treasurer’s office; once the participant reaches 18, they can use the funds solely towards the purchase of a home in Connecticut, to invest in a business in Connecticut, for educational purposes, or to contribute towards a retirement savings program.

The “in Connecticut” mandate is designed to encourage reinvestment in the state and its communities, Wooden said. Under the plan, which assumes the same 6.9% rate of return that the state uses for investment of pension funds, the beneficiary is projected to have an account worth at least $16,618 when the funds are claimed. Participants will have up until their 30th birthday to apply to claim the funds. “It’s a phenomenal idea,” Wooden said, “because it’s aimed at a real recognition of the growing income inequality, and the very significant racial inequality, that we experience here in Connecticut.” Addressing generational poverty By addressing what he calls “growing cycles of generational poverty,” the treasurer believes

that the state’s GDP will increase significantly. He cited a 2019 McKinsey study positing that, if nothing is done, nearly 70% of Black children “are likely to fall out of the middle class as adults.” The impact of the growing racial wealth gap on consumption and investment, McKinsey said, is estimated to cost the U.S. economy between $1 trillion and $1.5 trillion between 2019 and 2028 — between 4% and 6% of the nation’s projected GDP in 2028. And, Wooden said, poverty is an issue in all 169 of Connecticut’s municipalities. “There are people in Greenwich, in Darien,” he said. “And not only that, but 64% of the families on Medicaid in our state are white. Not a lot of people realize that.” Even so, the treasurer said that with the current, general-

ly national trend toward offering more financial and racial equity, the time is ripe for baby bonds to become a reality, “irrespective of race or ZIP code.” Although HB 6659’s six cosponsors are all Democrats — including state Reps. Antonio Felipe of Bridgeport and Travis Simms of Norwalk — Wooden said he was “very, very encouraged” by the possibility of its passage this year. “It’s one of the few bills that the Appropriations Committee voted out of committee after a public hearing” this year, he said. Meetings with various leaders have also been encouraging, he said, with House Speaker Matt Ritter (D) and the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus speaking in support of the legislation. On the federal level, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) and U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-3rd, which includes Stratford) have expressed their support of both the state and federal baby bonds legislation, though Wooden declined to lay odds on whether D.C. would pass the Booker version. “Washington is a very polarized place,” he said. “They’re having a hard time right now passing an infrastructure bill, which is something all Republicans and Democrats see the need for.” Wooden also noted that the ratings agencies are starting to evaluate such inequality issues as a factor going forward. Meanwhile, he is expecting that Connecticut will make another multimillion-dollar payment to pay down its pension obligations this year, following last year’s historic $61.6 million to the state’s employee retirement plan. This year the money will go to the teacher’s retirement pension fund. Under state law, any amount in the rainy day fund over 15% of Connecticut’s general fund appropriation automatically must be used to pay down one of those pension obligations. “We were headed off a cliff” financially, Wooden said, as those obligations “were eating up a higher and higher percentage of our budget.” The treasurer is also encouraged by the progress being made by the Corporate Call to Action: Coalition for Equity & Opportunity (CEO), a working group launched by his office and the Ford Foundation in September. The purpose of CEO, which represents $27 trillion in assets, is to address race-based economic disparities and their impact on the nation’s economy. CEO — whose members include Westport’s Bridgewater Associates, The Hartford, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs — is aiming to produce up to $30 billion in economic impact for communities and business owners of color during the next five years. “It’s about bringing financial and

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intellectual capital to bear” on the issues, Wooden said. “And the CEOs involved are rolling up their sleeves and creating a vision to make it work.” Last month the group — which in addition to the aforementioned is committed to creating more than 10,000 internships and work development opportunities for emerging Black and Latino talent, and to publicly report measurable improvements in pay equity, workplace inclusion and industry representation among all levels of the financial services workforce, including senior leadership — announced four new commitments to achieve its goals: • Across financial services, commit an aggregate of $10 billion

in investments to increase spend with businesses owned by people of color, particularly Blackowned businesses, and support the financial well-being of more than 30,000 people of color working in service sectors. • Launch or scale programs that both partner with and invest in historically underserved and undercapitalized communities of color to unlock economic opportunities, improve equity, create generational wealth and support community economic security. • Provide mid-career professionals with the skills needed to launch a high-growth career in financial

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services. Support career development for more than 10,000 Black and Latino students every year through internships, micro-internships and other types of work development programs. • Increase diversity data transparency, reach racial parity in the workplace and generate equitable job and salary opportunities in the financial services industry. Wooden confirmed that he is in conversations with “many other” investment firms to join the coalition. With so many good things happening, is it time for a victory lap? “We’re definitely headed in the right direction,” was all he would say.

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SUITE TALK Suite Talk: Dr. Andrew Agwunobi, interim president at UConn

n May 19, the University of Connecticut named Dr. Andrew Agwunobi as interim president, following the resignation of current president Thomas Katsouleas. Agwunobi, who is CEO of UConn Health, will assume his new duties on July 1 and will make history as both the first foreign-born educator and the first person of color to lead the school. Agwunobi was born in Scotland, the son of a Nigerian surgeon and a Scottish nurse. He graduated from medical school at the University of Jos in Nigeria in 1989 and emigrated to the U.S. to complete his pediatric residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C. He later earned an M.B.A. from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Prior to joining the UConn staff in 2014, Agwunobi held chief executive positions at Grady Health System in Atlanta, South Fulton Hospital in East Point, Georgia, and Providence Healthcare in Spokane, Washington. He also served as secretary of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, and was a managing director of Berkeley Research Group and chief operating officer of the St. Joseph Health System in California. In this edition of Suite Talk, Business Journal Senior Enterprise Editor Phil Hall speaks with Agwunobi about his responsibilities as UConn’s interim president.

What are your immediate priorities as interim president? “Our most critical near-term priority is successfully and safely reopening at nearfull capacity this coming fall. Much work has been done in this direction and the foundation is in place, but we still have many questions to answer and details to nail down. “Our primary focus remains health and safety and the increasing number of people receiving the Covid vaccine gives us confidence that we as a society — and UConn as a campus community — have weathered the worst of the storm. “Another priority is continuing to move the university’s strategic plan forward. Working with the provost, the board of trustees, deans and other academic leaders, faculty and staff, administrative leadership, alumni, the UConn Foundation, students and the university’s many other stakeholders to chart a course for the next five years is a critical role of leadership. “Of course, our main function of delivering an affordable world-class education and student experience, which requires listening to and supporting faculty and students, is always an overriding priority. “This also requires providing not just

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Dr. Andrew Agwunobi. Photo courtesy of UConn. physical but also mental health services, ensuring the long-term environmental sustainability of our campuses, and creating a culture that promotes and honors diversity, equity and inclusion.” What will UConn look like in the fall? Will the school be back to pre-pandemic in-class learning or do you plan for a hybrid experience? “For the fall, we are hopeful that we will be able to more fully return to an in-person student experience. To that end, students registering will see that the majority of courses are listed as in-person, close to the same levels as fall 2019: 93% of undergraduate classes are listed as in-person, compared with 98% in fall 2019, and 86% of graduate classes are listed as in-person, compared with 90% in fall 2019. “While we have entered the registration process with the goal of offering a more fully in-person academic experience next year than was possible this year, we will be flexible moving forward to support evolving academic needs in our schools and colleges. “In support of this opening, UConn is planning to return its campus residential density much closer to normal levels, albeit with a small percentage of the beds set aside for quarantine and isolation. This ensures we have space to provide medical care for students who test positive and quarantine space for those who might have been WCBJ

exposed. “Moreover, we will be closely monitoring guidance on social distancing, vaccination rates and other public health indicators over the next few months that could affect these levels of in-person experiences. If any of these indicators result in significant changes to our expected levels of in-person academics, we will share that update as soon as possible.” What is on tap for UConn’s sports teams? Are you expecting the normal resumption of training and games beginning in the fall? “Our football and men’s and women’s basketball programs are able to begin team activities in June. “Student athletes who are fully vaccinated will be able to participate in team workouts immediately upon arrival. Studentathletes who are not fully vaccinated will enter into a modified quarantine, which will allow for in-person interaction within small groups. Student-athletes in this modified quarantine will be required to test negative for Covid-19 multiple times prior to integration with larger groups. “We are still competing in baseball and track and are planning for the fall of 2021 to be carried out in a more normal fashion.” As interim president, what is the message that you want to give the

UConn community as it undergoes another leadership transition? “My main message is that UConn has been advancing from strength to strength since its founding 140 years ago, demonstrating that this amazing university transcends any one leadership transition. “I would also like to reassure the faculty, the students, the students’ families, the employees, the legislature and the many thousands of people who love and support UConn that UConn is stable, UConn is strong and UConn will continue to perform its wonderful work during this transition and beyond. “This work — which includes the pursuit of academic excellence, research expansion and service to the citizens of our state — is an effort in which we all play an important role, and I want to take this opportunity to thank our faculty, staff, students, alumni, parents, the business community, and other community members for their ongoing dedication to UConn’s mission.” Has the board of trustees set a timeline regarding when the next president will be named? And will you be part of that decision making process? “No timeline has been set at this time. For now, we are focusing on all of the deliverables we mentioned earlier, starting with opening successfully and at near full capacity in the fall.”

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Deducting business-related car expenses BY NORMAN G. GRILL

f you’re self-employed and use your car for business, you can deduct certain business-related car expenses. There are two options for claiming deductions: Actual expenses. To use the actual expense method, you need to figure out the actual costs of operating the car for business use. You are allowed to deduct the business-related portion of costs related to gas, oil, repairs, tires, insurance, registration fees, licenses and depreciation (or lease payments). Standard mileage rate. To use the standard mileage deduction, multiply 56 cents (in 2021) by the number of business miles traveled during the year. Deduct car expenses such as parking fees and tolls attributable to business use separately no matter which method you choose.

Which method Is better? For some taxpayers, using the standard mileage rate produces a larger deduction. Others fare better tax-wise by deducting actual expenses. You may use either of these methods whether you own or lease your car. To use the standard mileage rate for a car you own, you must choose to use it in the first year the car is available for use in your business. In subsequent years, you can choose to use the standard mileage rate or actual expenses. If you choose the standard mileage rate and lease a car for business use, you must use the standard mileage rate method for the entire lease period, including renewals. Opting for the standard mileage rate method allows you to bypass certain limits and restrictions and is simpler; however, it’s often less advantageous in dollar terms. Generally, the standard mileage method benefits taxpayers who have less expensive cars or travel many business miles. The standard mileage rate may understate your costs, especially if you use the car 100 percent (or close to it) for business. Documentation Tax law requires that you keep travel expense records and that you show business versus personal use on your tax return. Furthermore, if you don’t keep track of the number of miles driven and the total amount you spent on the car, your tax adviser won’t be able to determine which of the two options is more advantageous for you at tax time. It is essential to keep careful records of your travel expenses (if you use the actual expenses method, you must keep receipts) and record your mileage.

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Opting for the standard mileage rate method allows you to bypass certain limits and restrictions and is simpler; however, it’s often less advantageous in dollar terms.

You can use a mileage logbook or, if you’re tech-savvy, an app on your phone or tablet. Several phone applications (apps) are available to help you track your business expenses, including mileage and billable time. These apps also allow you to create formatted reports that are easy to share with

your CPA, enrolled agent or tax preparer. To simplify your recordkeeping, consider using a separate credit card for business. This column is for information only and should not be considered advice. For this or any other tax issues, it is advisable to consult a knowledgeable taxation professional.

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Norm Grill, CPA, (N.Grill@GRILL1. com) is managing partner of Grill & Partners, LLC (www.GRILL1.com), certified public accountants and consultants to closely held companies and high-net-worth individuals, with offices in Fairfield and Darien, 203-254-3880.

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usan Fox, president and CEO of White Plains Hospital, has revealed that while a year ago 80% of the patients in the hospital were being treated for Covid-19, as of the June 2 ribbon-cutting event for the hospital’s Center for Advanced Medicine and Surgery there were only three patients with the virus. Fox was speaking to hospital staff, supporters, elected officials and community leaders who had assembled in advance of the June 7 public opening of the $272 million center at 122 Maple Ave. She paid tribute to all those who have worked through the pandemic not only to keep the community safe but also to make the new center a reality. “While we will never forget the events of the last year, the situation is definitely looking brighter,” Fox said. “From a hole in the ground two years ago until now, millions of work hours have been put in by hundreds of contractors and construction workers and the end result is a work of true craftsmanship.” Fox attributed much of the progress in fighting the virus to the rapid rollout of vaccines.

“Today, more than 135 million Americans have been vaccinated and over 70% of Westchester residents over the age of 18 have received at least one dose of a vaccine,” Fox said. She then advised audience members, “If you have not gotten vaccinated I urge you to do so and there are any number of people that will bring you right over and give you a shot in the arm.” The 252,000-square-foot, 9-story outpatient center provides the hospital with more operating rooms, facilities for performing endoscopies and other studies, wound care using hyperbaric oxygen chambers, advanced imaging equipment, including Westchester’s only PET-MRI scanner, which provides more detailed images of body tissues and organs than other types of scanners. In addition, office facilities are provided for physicians and support staff in numerous specialties, including orthopedics, urology, pain management and heart and vascular care. Larry Smith, chairman of the hospital’s board of directors, said, “Just two years ago I stood not far from this very spot with a shovel in my hand surrounded by many of you as we officially broke ground on this facility.

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“We were excited about the project back then, about our growth and about our future and we were totally unaware of what was about to happen less than a year later. It is not an exaggeration to say that we were thrown a curve ball as Covid-19 impacted us all. Despite all the obstacles we made it through and we are incredibly proud that this building was completed on time.” White Plains Hospital is a member of the Montefiore Health System and Dr. Philip Ozuah, president and CEO of Montefiore Medicine, praised the hospital’s staff for its performance during the Covid crisis. “Overwhelmed and under siege, these remarkable people in this hospital set aside their own personal safety and displayed extraordinary courage and compassion to save thousands of lives,” Ozuah said. White Plains Mayor Tom Roach had praise for the hospital staff that didn’t miss a beat while treating patients during the Covid crisis as well as the construction teams that stayed on the job building the new center. “I was watching the news this morning and the debate about who’s going to come back to work, who’s going to work from home, and there are a lot of people that

never stopped coming to work,” Roach said. “What we do in local government, what hospitals do, you need people, you need people on the site to do it. Even some of the things that people overlook: building inspectors. The building couldn’t keep going. So, thank you all for everything you’ve done.” U.S. Rep. Mondaire Jones said, “For more than 100 years White Plains Hospital has been vital to the health care and well-being of our community. What started as a fourroom hospital in 1893, is now a bustling campus with too many specialty services and programs to name.” Director of Surgery Kaare Weber said he’s excited to call the building his newest home. “It houses many of our most advanced outpatient services, bringing together some of the top specialists in the region all under one roof,” Weber said. “From the minute the patient enters the building they will realize this facility takes the patient experience to the next level.” Former Congresswoman Nita Lowey was introduced by Fox and thanked for her support of the hospital during her time in Congress from 1989 until this year. Fox and Ozuah used a pair of golden scissors to cut a blue ribbon, after which guests toured the center.

HUDSON VALLEY Lovingly partners with small florists for business in the internet age BY BRIDGET MCCUSKER bmccusker@westfairinc.com

ishkill-based Lovingly prides itself on bringing the neighborhood flower shop experience to an online setting, allowing small florists to compete more heavily with big-business online flower retailers. As a sales platform, it optimizes online retail for small florists, connecting customers who can buy directly through the site from flower shops in their own community or any others where Lovingly has partners, across the United States and Canada. Joe Vega, co-founder of Lovingly, was an IT consultant with search engine optimization expertise before starting the business and worked for major floral industry leader FTD Cos., where he became acquainted with the business. “Back in 2008, while installing a point-of-sale system for a local florist, I saw she was having a difficult time with her website,” Vega said. “I offered a few simple, off-the-cuff SEO suggestions and then … she called me in tears. Her order volume had gone through the roof and she could barely keep up. After tweaking a few things, her flower business boomed and she was elated. It was the moment I knew I had to start Lovingly.” From that start, the company has always aimed to be a resource to support local florists. While other flower retailers online may increase order prices to turn a profit, Lovingly’s approach is to use the same pricing advertised by the individual florists, and have customers pay a $9.99 direct fee for the service, resulting in better profits for the small businesses. It doesn’t take in any money until its partners do. “Joe had a front-row seat for all the ways local businesses like florists were struggling to keep up with the age of the internet,” said Ken Garland, co-founder of Lovingly. “Other f lower companies known as ‘order gatherers’ swooped in, claiming to be a resource to help local florists with the convenience of doing business online, but instead took advantage of their work and undermined the pivotal part they play in their local communities. Sending f lowers online was missing the mark … it became transactional and cold, plus the florists who were making the arrangements were barely scraping by financially.” In addition to being a sales platform, Lovingly also runs an online advertising service for florists, using Google Ads and

Lovingly founders Ken Garland (left) and Joe Vega. Photo courtesy of Lovingly. optimization to help its partners compete with larger businesses. Lovingly hopes to bring back more business to the small florists whom the founders believe are the ones who have built up the industry, but see it being overtaken by order gatherers. Vega also said that he wanted to bring a more personal touch back to the flower business, which he believed could only be possible by connecting customers directly to their local shops. “When you send with Lovingly, your flowers are hand-arranged by a real person in a local florist shop in your loved one’s community,” he said. “By bringing the local floral shop experience online, the charm, service and quality local businesses are known for doesn’t disappear when you do business online.” Lovingly is growing, likely boosted by the rise in e-commerce that resulted from the pandemic and the need for struggling small businesses to expand

their customer reach in order to survive. “Over the past year, due to Covid hitting the small business sector the hardest, we knew we had to help local florists survive somehow,” Vega said. “So, we restructured our product development goals and set about building features and products to help not only our local floral partners survive, but thrive, while still allowing them to service their community in a safe, modern, contact-free way, that many in our industry were slow to adjust to.” When the pandemic hit, the company’s plans for 2020 were put on hold. Lovingly developed a no-contact delivery app, to benefit both the businesses and customers. They also added a tipping feature for customers who wanted to show extra appreciation for the stores, and a “Gift Now, Deliver Later” feature for customers to keep supporting businesses that may not have been allowed to open or that faced difficulties keeping inventory FCBJ

in stock due to disrupted supply chains. Garland also attributes some of the growth to their model’s emphasis on being a business partnership. “Lovingly is experiencing strong growth driven by our market offers and our best-in-class approach to partnering,” Garland said. “Making our partners successful as a priority means we drive a shared objective, we succeed with them.” While based in Dutchess County, Lovingly has partners across the United States and Canada utilizing its platform and advertising services. The founders are Dutchess residents and wanted to keep the business nearby to contribute to local economic development. Among Westchester and Fairfield area f lorists using the Lovingly platform include Bed of Roses in Scarsdale, Graceland Florist in Mount Vernon, Floral Fashions in Port Chester, Peter Rogers Florist in Stamford and Garcia’s Flower Shop in Stamford. WCBJ

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HUDSON VALLEY Developers unveil plans for HNA Palisades Center BY KATHY ROBERTS

t a time when IBM’s kingdom was the Hudson Valley, the jewel in its crown was the IBM Conference Center in the hamlet of Palisades. Set on 106 pastoral acres on the border between the Rockland County town of Orangetown and New Jersey, IBM welcomed visitors from around the world to the first-class facility. As Big Blue scaled back its presence in New York, its iconic meeting space went on the market and was subsequently bought in 2015 by Hainan Airlines for $59.6 million. Renamed the HNA Palisades Premier Conference Center, it faced some difficulty marketing the location as a destination. Internal issues between the airline and the Peoples’ Republic of China were further compromised by the 2020 pandemic, forcing the airline to put the conference center back on the market. By August 2020, the town of Orangetown, working with Hainan, hired engineering firm AKRF and land use/real

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estate attorneys Zarin & Steinmetz to market the property. In October 2020, Orangetown unanimously passed a resolution that instructed both firms to circulate a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI). That resolution contained a caveat: if HNA Conference Center’s owner declined to cooperate with the sale of the property in accordance with the development process outlined within the RFEI, Orangetown could exercise condemnation proceedings against the property under New York state law. Town Supervisor Teresa Kenny has reported the owner is working with the town to market the property, currently zoned office/professional. The conference center paid an average of $1.2 million a year in school and property taxes for Orangetown, something the municipality is loath to lose if the property were to be bought by a nontaxable entity. Like other towns in Rockland, Orangetown is striving to retain the quiet character of its suburban community and keep essential ratables on the rolls. To date, three buyers have come forward to stake a claim: The partnership of Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Sunia Homes and New Valley Realty proposes to update the existing 450,000-square-foot structure, dedicating the space to “forward-thinking entrepreneurs in pursuit of environmentally friendly innovation,” while including between 40 and 60 townhomes to the property to be built in two phases.

Cook Fox Architects and its partner, Atlas Capital Group, presented its plan to nearly double the size of the existing building by adding 500,000 square feet of movie/television production space on two existing parking lots. The team also plans to add either single-family homes or a combination of townhomes and/or apartments to the site. The third proposal comes from William “Billy” Procida, president of Procida Funding Associates, who previously attempted to buy the property but was outbid by Hainan Airlines. Procida’s vision is a complete upgrade to the existing conference center and has assembled a team he calls “as local as it gets,’ composed of Dolce Hotels & Resorts, which had managed the conference center for both IBM and HNA; Wyndham Hotels & Resorts; Toll Brothers; Woodmont Properties (currently building nearly 400 market-rate apartments along the Route 17 corridor in the town of Ramapo); and ENV Architects. Procida, an Orangetown resident, signed a 20-year agreement with the Palisades Park Commission in 2016 to restore and operate its shuttered pool facility in Tallman Mountain State Park, a short distance from HNA Palisades Conference Center on Route 9W. After trucking in enough sand to create 6,000 square feet of beach and spending over $750,000 in renovations, he reopened the dormant recreation facility as the Tallman Pool & Beach Club.

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How Mike Veny’s pandemic pivot helped workers deal with mental health issues BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

hen the Covid-19 pandemic took root in March 2020, Mike Veny initially feared that his work as a motivational speaker on mental health issues would be paralyzed. “Most of my speaking engagements, which were in person, were canceled,” said the Orange County-based Veny, who holds accreditation by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training and whose client base includes major organizations such as Microsoft, Ford Motor Co. and Aetna. “I actually thought this might be a year of reflection, but I would later learn that mental health was going to become a dominant issue during the pandemic, so I actually thrived.” Veny quickly pivoted from working with corporate audiences to targeted employee wellness issues, often working one-on-one with people remotely through virtual platforms. He also made mental health resource information for free to anyone seeking his assistance. “I told my team to run the business

like a charity — we just needed to give away as much as we can because people were really struggling,” he said. “And so, I ended up so busy in 2020 that it was not funny — it was just one of the busiest years I’ve ever had.” During the pandemic period, Veny found many people stressed out from multiple issues, ranging from the abrupt societal changes brought by the public health crisis to the contentious political environment and the upheaval created in the new push for social justice following the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. “Many of us were overwhelmed, unlike ever before,” he said. “Parents had to become teachers and be a parent at the same time and work a job. And people were, for the first time, stuck together in a household for longer periods of time than they were used to. “The other thing was anxiety — there was so much fear,” he said. “One of my most significant challenges was addressing loneliness, because there were a lot of people who were feeling loneliness. You might have a relative in a different country that you can’t visit or someone

in a different state and your state is on lockdown — what do you do? So, I really worked hard to give people tools to help them as best I could.” Veny acknowledged that many people experienced physical issues during the pandemic, especially those working extended hours remotely. He offered clients strategies to encourage as much motion as possible, such as taking phone calls outside rather than staying moored to a desk all day. “The physical body and the emotions are interconnected, so it’s really important to do activities not just for your physical health, but to connect with what you’re feeling,” he said. Today, the successful rollout of Covid vaccines has forced the pandemic to recede, and many companies are starting to encourage formerly remote workers to come back to their office. But many people are still apprehensive of falling back into pre-pandemic behavior, and Veny recommended patience and diplomacy to bring people out of their fears of interacting with others. “I think it can be done in a gentle way,” FCBJ

he said. “We don’t need to attack each other for it. But everyone has a different perspective and everyone’s perspective is valid. The important thing is to clarify expectations and don’t attack others for wearing a mask or not wearing a mask.” Veny added the same thought process applies with people who feel vaccines are unsafe or unnecessary and refuse to be inoculated. “I think it’s important to have conversations that are healthy around this and maybe ask where they got their information from on this and where they’re learning about these conspiracies that they’re talking about,” he said. “That’s a great opportunity for conversation, because what happens nowadays is people just have their point of view and say, ‘I did my research and you’re wrong.’ That’s an unhealthy conversation. “I think it’s important to get into dialogue about it and ask people where they got their information from — and do it with an open heart, not to change their mind, but just to understand their perspective. I have some good friends that aren’t getting it and I have to honor their choice.” WCBJ

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HUDSON VALLEY Rockland lawyer demands $10.2M from Chase for closing bank accounts BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfairinc.com

ockland lawyer David Lapa is suing JPMorgan Chase Bank for $10.2 million for suddenly closing his bank accounts. “I regularly rely on Chase to conduct my personal and professional banking activities,” Lapa said in a May 16 letter to a Chase bank in Nanuet. “Chase did not even have the decency to advise me before taking such consequential action.” Chase spokeswoman Briana Curran declined to comment on the lawsuit or discuss why banks may close accounts. Banks have broad discretion to close accounts, according to a 2014 article published by CNN Money, ranging from lots of bounced checks, to a sudden surge in account activity, to involvement in highrisk industries, “even when a customer isn’t doing anything explicitly illegal.” Lapa, of Monsey, said he was given no explanation. He has been a Chase customer for nearly two decades, he consistently

makes all payments as they become due, and he has never been in default on his accounts. Lapa accused Chase of breach of contract and breach of good faith and fair dealing, in a complaint filed May 19 in Rockland Supreme Court. The lawsuit was moved a week later to U.S. District Court, White Plains, at Chase’s request.

Lapa was admitted to the practice of law in New York in 2015. He is a partner in Menashe and Lapa LP in Suffern. He also serves as general counsel to Creative Kids Group, according to his LinkedIn profile, an arts and crafts company for which he works on trademark issues and negotiates trade deals. On May 14, the bank “summarily closed”

his personal and business accounts, according to the complaint, without providing prior notice. Lapa claims that the bank declined numerous charges, he missed payments that he owed, and he was not given the opportunity to seek credit elsewhere or “prepare for a shock to my financial arrangements.” “There is real and imminent danger of significant harm to me,” he states in an affidavit. If Chase reports the account closures to credit agencies, for instance, “it can damage my credit reputation and standing and restrict access to credit from other institutions.” Lapa is demanding $200,000 for alleged violation of a regulations that requires 45 days notice for significant changes in consumer credit plans. He is demanding $10 million in punitive damages. “I am appalled and disgusted,” Lapa said in the May 16 letter to Chase, “that after having a relationship with Chase for close to two decades that I would be treated so inequitably … and without explanation!”

Jury convicts Exclusive Motor’s father-son owners on fraud charges BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfairinc.com

father-son team who ran Exclusive Motor Sports, a used car lot in Central Valley, were convicted June 3 in federal court in White Plains for cheating banks and the IRS. From 2009 through 2018, Mehdi “Mike” Moslem, 72, and Saaed Moslem, 37, fabricated tax returns and fed banks false financial information, according to court records. Saaed Moslem also forged a customer’s tax return and hid assets from creditors. Both were convicted of defrauding the Internal Revenue Service and conspiracy to commit bank fraud, in a two-week trial. Saaed Moslem was also convicted of aggravated identity theft and bankruptcy fraud. The Moslems gave their accountant — identified in court documents only as CC-1, using the acronym for a co-conspirator — bogus information for Exclusive Motor Sports’ federal tax form. They devalued inventory and gross receipts, according to a superseding indictment, and overstated deductions. The accountant also prepared their personal tax returns, underreporting income

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from Exclusive, rental properties and other businesses, such as Quality Homes of Hudson Valley. In some years, according to the superseding indictment, they did not file tax returns for businesses they owned. When applying for bank loans, the Moslems used the opposite strategy: inflating the value of real estate assets and omitting tax liabilities, to exaggerate their net worth. Inflated net worth statements were used on loan applications to Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, $1.5 million; Riverside Bank, $1.16 million; Walden Bank, $500,000; Bank of America, $415,000; Salisbury Bank, $125,378; Noah Bank, $110,000; and to Melrose Credit Union. Saaed Moslem submitted a car loan application to Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union that included a fabricated tax return and a forged signature, without the customer’s knowledge, that inflated the customer’s income. Saaed Moslem filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition in 2015, declaring $497,243 in assets and $985,473 in liabilities. He directed the accountant to transfer his ownership in Exclusive Motor Sports to his father, according to the superseding WCBJ

Saaed and Mehdi Moslem. indictment, and backdate the transaction to a year before the bankruptcy petition was filed, to conceal his ownership. He told his accountant that he “had to file for bankruptcy,” according to the superseding indictment, “to get rid of a mortgage.”

He also concealed financial interests in three properties in Cornwall and in Quality Homes, in bankruptcy schedules, and understated his income. The Moslems are scheduled for sentencing on Oct. 1, before U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel.

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SCSU TO OFFER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM THIS SUMMER TO HELP PROTECT CYBERSECURITY OF DEFENSE DEPT’S SUPPLY CHAIN NEW HAVEN — Southern Connecticut State University is joining the nationwide effort to help the U.S. Department of Defense bolster cybersecurity in its supply chain amid concerns over the recent hack into federal agencies — including American nuclear weapons agencies. Software produced by Solar Winds, a Texas-based company that has contracts with Fortune 500 companies and government agencies such as the Defense Department, was reported late last year to have been breached by Russian hackers. It enabled the perpetrators to “see

into” the networks of clients of Solar Winds. Southern’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies has partnered with Data Intelligence Technologies of Virginia to launch a certification program in June that will help defense contractors and subcontractors protect sensitive information. “Security breaches occur every day, but not at the magnitude of the Solar Winds incident,” said Lisa Lancor, chair of the SCSU Computer Science Department. “It underscores the need to build

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a strong, cybersecurity workforce.” Last year, the U.S. Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment introduced the Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), a new standard for suppliers to operate within the Defense Department’s acquisition and procurement process. All companies that provide supplies for the department’s operations — such as defense contractors — will need to be certified. The requirements are being phased in by Oct. 1, 2025. Contractors have been able to merely

attest they were in compliance with safety standards by conducting self-assessments. But under the new system, third-party trained professionals will assess whether those standards are being met. Southern will help Data Intelligence Technologies teach those who seek to become certified assessors and professionals. “The Defense Department has perhaps the largest global supply chain, which means it deals with a wide array of organizations,” Lancor said. “These organizations are constantly under hacker attacks. In fact, the malicious cyber activity cost to the U.S. economy in 2016 was estimated at more than $100 billion.” She said cybersecurity is an increasingly lucrative field, and this certification program should prove valuable to those pursuing a career in cybersecurity. “Currently, there are no CMMC-certified assessors who can do the assessment of companies that have defense contracts, such as Sikorsky Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney,” Lancor said. “This opens up a huge market for anyone who wants to get into CMMC as a career, helping to secure organizations from external hackers. The CCP certificate is also of interest to companies that have contracts, or sub-contracts with the Defense Department so they can better prepare for their CMMC assessments.” Lancor said a person would need to become a CCP, before moving on to CCA levels. CCPs and CCAs must be trained by a CMMC-approved Licensed Training Provider (such as Data Intelligence Technologies), and CMMC-AB Certified Instructors, and then tested by the CMMC Accreditation Body. When an individual passes that test, they become certified. In preparation for the program launch in late Summer 2021, SCSU currently offers an online foundational course, “Certified Professionals Essentials,” designed to provide an opportunity to get a head start on CCP certification, with an instructor-assisted, five-week online introduction and comprehensive overview of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. For further information, go to: www.southernct.edu/cmmc

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The Importance of Training Employees By Allison Madison, President, Madison Approach Staffing, Inc.

he workplace changed drastically this past year with rapid technology advances and flexible hybrid staffing models implemented to protect employees while maintaining efficient operations. Employers are still scrambling to craft new procedures and policies to keep pace, but what’s become increasingly evident is the need for employers and employees to get in sync regarding specific skills, knowledge and workplace values. Investing in regular, relevant training for employees is the only way to keep your workforce operating at a high level and to stay competitive in the marketplace. Employers may balk at the cost of training and feel that they can’t afford it. They look at the time to create the training plan, hire a facilitator and materials, rent a classroom and the lost productivity while still paying wages. But we ask “can you afford not to?” It’s an important investment for the following reasons:

1) It improves consistency of skills and knowledge: It’s a big time and money waste

for employees to work in silos, possibly doing things wrong that need to be fixed later at the company’s expense. Training everyone on desired processes eliminates guesswork, creates consistency and positively affects productivity, resulting in an increase of profits and customer retention. Nothing will slow the gears down more than questions and confusion. Putting procedures in writing and then training staff will streamline your organization.

2) It satisfies the recommendations of performance appraisals. When an organiza-

tion’s employee review suggests the need for improvement on a particular subject or skill, organized training programs will satisfy this requirement. It can be deflating for an employee to get a negative review and have no path to learn and improve.

3) It prepares employees for higher responsibilities. Training programs prepare employees to move into higher roles and take on more responsibility in an organization, along with the skills required to function effectively in their new positions. For example, they may be trained in leadership skills, management techniques or specific software. Training creates a motivated leadership pipeline.

4) It shows employees they are valued.

Implementing training programs help employees feel like the company is invested in them. By continuing to teach your employees new skills and abilities, they will not just become productive workers, they will feel like valued members of the organization, which will improve morale and confidence. If your workplace employs non-English speakers, ESL classes will go a long way to creating a

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career pathway for low-wage workers and fosters a self-improvement culture.

5) Training improves retention and recruitment. Employee turnover is expensive con-

sidering the average cost of replacing an employee can range from one half to two times an annual salary. Additionally, recent polls show that job seekers seek out companies that offer training and that career development opportunities are a deciding factor when applying for a job.

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6) Training improves IT and computer skills. Just about every workplace requires

some level of computer literacy to function and its no longer acceptable to pass off computer tasks to co-workers “who know computers.” IT training is a must to give employees the knowledge of contemporary technology tools like phone systems, Zoom, WebEx, Outlook, Google drive and how they work together in an office environment. Training is also needed to instruct employees on specific software systems and best practices. The abrupt transition to remote working online due to Covid caused many people to leave the workforce early because they were uncomfortable with technology.

7) Communications Skills and Diversity Training. Being able to communicate, get

along and resolve conflicts in a healthy, respectful way should not be left to chance. Soft skills need to be taught or an organization can quickly become dysfunctional and combative resulting in lost productivity or even lawsuits. So to recap: while there are many categories of training and development to consider — management, sales, computer/technlogy, communications, policy and procedures, customer service, job skills, English language, communication skills, diversity — it’s important to assess your workforce, industry competitors and trends to create a productive training plan that fits your needs. The many benefits outweigh the cost and we highly recommend making the investment to keep your organization humming along as we break out of our Covid cocoon. Lead on!

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William Jennings St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

Hartford HealthCare exec sees path for expansion of services, community outreach BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

t isn’t quite a matter of “everything old is new again” for William Jennings — but it’s close. The onetime president and CEO of Bridgeport Hospital is returning to the Park City after three-plus years as president of a hospital in Pennsylvania. But this time it’s to be president of Hartford HealthCare’s Fairfield region, which includes Bridgeport’s St. Vincent’s Medical Center, starting on July 19. Having spent eight years at the helm of Bridgeport Hospital, “I have a lot of fondness for Bridgeport and Fairfield County,” Jennings told the Business Journal. Besides the 473-bed St. Vincent’s, HHC’s Fairfield region includes the Spine Wellness Center in Westport and physicians’ offices in Stamford and Norwalk, among others. Jennings, who also will be a system-level senior vice president with HHC, will replace the system’s current regional Fairfield County president, Vincent DiBattista, who will “continue to lead major system initiatives, focusing on the successful integration

of clinical practices and programs, until his planned retirement in September 2022,” according to a press release. Jennings is exiting not only Reading (Pennsylvania) Hospital, but also the system to which it belongs, Tower Health, where he was an executive vice president. Tower Health has had a rocky ride of late. It posted an operating loss of nearly $250 million on $206 million in revenue for the 12 months ended June 30, 2020, and reportedly is facing an operating loss of at least $300 million for the fiscal year that concludes at the end of this month. In early May it announced a restructuring plan designed to save about $70 million, at the cost of 95 health care providers and 100 support staff. The six-hospital system, which was downgraded last October by both Fitch and Standard & Poor’s to junk bond status, has roughly $1.5 billion in bond debt and has actively been seeking a larger system as a partner, but the University of Pennsylvania Health System and Pittsburgh’s UPMC have both passed, according to reports. Meanwhile, Tower Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Gary Conner resigned in January, and its President and CEO Clint Matthews followed suit in February. The one bright spot for Tower Health has been the 738-bed Reading Hospital, which Jennings joined in 2018; it was the only one to make a profit, $66.6 million, in fiscal 2020. While acknowledging that Tower Health “is struggling economically,” Jennings preferred to focus on Reading’s performance under his leadership, noting that its “cash generation and economic performance have exceeded expectations.” He has certainly moved to a more financially stable situation. St. Vincent’s, acquired in 2019 by HHC for $244 million, is now part of a system whose total consolidated operating revenue in fiscal 2020 was $4.3 billion. Jennings, who characterized both St. Vincent’s and HHC as “being built on very strong foundations,” said part of his mission is to attract additional specialists to the region in such areas as cancer, neuroscience and orthopedics. He was also pleased to note that, as of June 2, the hospital had not had any new Covid cases for the past several days. “That’s FCBJ

a very significant position to be in,” he said. “We have returned as an industry to normal levels of activity in all areas except for emergency services.” By providing more “points of access,” including an ongoing reliance on telemedicine, Jennings said he was confident that HHC could draw more patients to its facilities across the region and the state. He also noted the hospital’s ongoing support for the Thomas Merton Center, a social services organization in Bridgeport, whose mission includes providing a daily average of 400 meals to the area’s needy. St. Vincent’s provided free medical services to adults in need during a June 5 event at the center. “Taking care of some of the community’s most vulnerable citizens is an important part of what St. Vincent’s is about,” Jennings said. There is also the personal connection to the area. “My wife Kristin and I missed so many things about the community, the restaurants, the church and most of all the people,” he said. “We’re very much looking forward to getting back there.” WCBJ

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Will vaccine passport enforcement lead to legal challenges? BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

labama Gov. Kay Ivey in March signed a bill banning private businesses and public institutions from requiring residents to prove their Covid-19 vaccination status with a “vaccine passport,” an app that contains vaccine information in a digital format. Other states that have similar laws in place banning the passports are Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Texas and Wyoming. At the other end of the spectrum, New York became the first — and, to date, only — state to offer a vaccine passport. The Excelsior Pass, created in partnership with Armonk-headquartered IBM, was launched in March and has generated more than 1 million downloads. And somewhere in the middle are the majority of states, including Connecticut, which have not addressed whether a vaccine passport should be mandatory or banned. In planning responses to the pandemic, neither the federal government nor state governments initially considered whether requiring or displaying proof of vaccination would fit into a post-pandemic environment. “You are watching the social movement lead to a legal answer,” observed Mark Carey, owner of the Southport law firm Carey & Associates PC. “I am unaware of any current

law requiring vaccination passports for individual activity or related to employment. They will be making this as they go.” During the Bridgeport Regional Business Council’s recent webinar “Employer’s Guide to Covid-19 Vaccines and Returning to Work,” Gary Phelan, attorney with the Stratford law firm Mitchell & Sheahan, said that the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently issued guidance that “workplaces should not distinguish between workers who are vaccinated and not vaccinated. So, that’s the guidance we have to respect in regard to the workplace.” Phelan also told the webinar audience that employers can mandate that employees receive vaccines, with several key exceptions. “The first is if a person with a disability and who, for whatever reason, is not able to get the vaccine,” he said. “Then you focus on the person and how you can accommodate them. The second exception is for people with sincerely held religious beliefs who, therefore, will not get the vaccine. Again, the question is whether there’s an accommodation and would it lead to an undue hardship. “The third caveat,” he continued, “is for unionized workplaces — something that’s subject to collective bargaining.” Legal experts point out that arguments about First Amendment rights have not been successful in arguing against requirements to

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affirm vaccination status. John Thomas, law professor at Quinnipiac University School of Law, pointed to the 1905 U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Jacobson v. Massachusetts, in which a pastor named Henning Jacobson argued unsuccessfully that he had a right to refuse a smallpox vaccination. The court upheld the authority of states to enforce compulsory vaccination laws if public safety was at risk. “This gave the state police power to protect public health,” Thomas said, adding that businesses could use vaccine passports in the manner in which retailers enact “a no shoes, no shirt, no service policy that controls circumstances where customers can patronize their premises.” Likewise, an argument that vaccine passports violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) would probably not get far in court. “HIPAA doesn’t really address the situation,” said Sal Gangemi, partner in the Stamford office of Murtha Cullina LLP. “HIPAA exists to protect sensitive medical information. It only applies to when a health care provider and health insurance show private medical information to third parties. HIPAA doesn’t apply to being prevented from going into restaurants or stores.” However, today’s social and partisan climate could influence shifts in legal precedent. “The Supreme Court today is more likely

to strongly defend religious freedom than it was in the past,” said Robert Bird, law professor at the University of Connecticut. “It is inevitable that there will be a legal challenge. No one knows how the court will react.” Gangemi theorized that possible legal challenges to vaccine passports could involve charges of racial discrimination. “There could be an opportunity for a civil rights case alleging discrimination against certain demographics based on the particular group not having equal access to receiving vaccine in the first place,” he said. The ACLU of Connecticut has highlighted the potential for discrimination in the event the state were to veer in favor of vaccine passports. “Given the state’s deeply inequitable rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine to date, creating preferential access to employment, housing or public accommodations on the basis of vaccination status would likely worsen existing racial, disability, and economic disparities in our state, which would undermine rather than uplift the goal of healthy communities,” Connecticut ACLU Executive Director David McGuire said. “Instead of conjecturing about potentially problematic measures that may not work, we encourage the state to focus on creating an equitable vaccination rollout that truly includes people with disabilities and Black and Latinx people, and on robust public education efforts regarding the vaccine.”

Brain It On

Virtually on Thurs, June 24, 2021 • 3:00-4:30pm EDT Hosted by Maria Shriver of WAM & Lauren Miller Rogen of HFC

The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement (WAM) and HFC, two of the nation’s leading Alzheimer’s and brain health-focused nonprot organizations, are joining forces to bring together brain health experts and celebrity advocates to equip you with ways to live a brain-healthy life! This free-toattend, 90-minute, virtual summit is for anyone interested in learning about the connection between Alzheimer’s and brain health and how to sustain a journey of wellness. Join us for candid conversations, actionable steps and a few surprise guests.

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At The Kensington, one of the ways we uphold our promise to love and care for your family as we do our own is by supporting progressive initiatives toward wellness for seniors, such as BRAIN IT ON. We provide a full spectrum of assisted living services, and caring for residents with memory impairment is one of our strengths. We offer different program levels that address the challenges unique to each phase of loss so that we can improve our residents’ quality of life to the greatest extent possible. We include caregivers and family members in our efforts because after all, memory loss is a family affair. So please join us, along with devoted Alzheimer’s prevention specialists and advocates, for information, encouragement and tips you can put to good use right away. Register online at www.thekensingtonwhiteplains.com/events.

Maria Shriver, WAM

Lauren Miller Rogen, HFC

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE SOPHISTICATED SENIOR LIVING MODEL. Independent living at The Club at Briarcliff Manor is an elevation of what’s ordinarily expected in the senior living industry. Designed as the preferred choice for the area’s distinctive seniors, the community presents a unique opportunity to continue to live in an accustomed style, but with community life’s additional benefits. In a historic setting with views of the Hudson River, The Club features a premium address, entertainment, enriching activities, fine dining, friendship, leisure, comfort and peace of mind. Residents can indulge, with: • • • • • •

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

Old-world elegance with modern convenience. Outstanding for the region, The Club also represents trends in senior living, where communities increasingly aim to mirror the style and culture of their neighborhoods. Older adults moving to a community make few – if any – sacrifices in lifestyle, finding that the community aligns with their expectations for how they wish to continue to live. The community also integrates a continuum of health services. Where independent living welcomes older adults into maintenance-free living, with a host of amenities to make daily living as unencumbered and delightful as possible, assisted living and memory care services provide vital care for residents with particular needs.

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

Specialized care helps those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Memory care is a program that preserves individuals’ dignity and helps them find meaning and contentment in their daily lives. At The Club, the embrace memory care program offers highly individualized plans for care, attentively matching needed services to each person. In a secure setting, residents discover moments of joy daily; their loved ones can be confident and assured. The program offers residents: • • • • • • • • •

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

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

The Club follows CDC guidelines for masks, handwashing and social distancing and requires the following: • Everyone entering the community wears a face mask and is screened according to CDC guidelines • Staff are screened at the beginning, middle and end of their shifts • Every assisted living and memory care resident is monitored for temperature, oxygen saturation level and condition changes • The community works with national-level laboratories for staff and resident testing • Staff welcome PCPs (primary care physicians) and medical specialists, as residents require, and arrange resident transportation to medical appointments Residents need to connect with other residents and create bonds of friendship. At The Club, every effort is made to maximize those possibilities by enabling small group events, hallway and doorway happenings, and remote activities via web-based or phone options. The community also provides easier access to exercise equipment and walking paths and helps residents remain fit and engaged. The Club at Briarcliff Manor is a Senior Lifestyle community. To find out more about Senior Lifestyle, visit SeniorLifestyle.com. For information about The Club, contact the marketing office at 914-922-0671 or visit THECLUBBCM.COM.

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

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

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Good Things REALTOR FOUNDATION DONATES TO MY SISTERS’ PLACE The Hudson Gateway Realtor® Foundation, the charitable arm of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors®, recently presented a check for $1,800 to My Sisters’ Place (MSP) in White Plains. For more than 40 years, MSP has been Westchester’s pioneering leader and resource in the field of domestic violence and human trafficking. It provides a continuum of direct services for adult and child victims, effectively responding to the needs of families and individuals in crisis. Each year, the agency reaches more than 15,000 people through direct services, education and outreach. Serving clients of all socioeconomic, cultural and religious backgrounds, MSP’s multilingual and culturally sensitive services are designed to meet the specific needs of each client. “We are so grateful to be the beneficiary of this wonderful grant,” said Karen Cheeks-Lomax, CEO of My Sisters’ Place. “We are stronger joining forces with partners like the Hudson Gateway Realtor® Foundation, who share a commitment to our mission to help survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.” Since 2014, the Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation has donated thousands of dollars to charities and nonprofits throughout the Hudson Valley.

PEEKSKILL PARKS RECEIVES GRANT FOR IMPROVEMENTS The Peekskill Parks and Recreation Department has received a $1 million grant for park improvements with the help of New York state Assemblywoman Sandy Galef. “Peekskill Recreation is looking forward to the upgrades and repairs we will be able to do in Depew Park thanks to New York state Assemblywoman Sandy Galef and her support of our DASNY grant application,” said Catherine Montaldo, superintendent of Peekskill Parks and Recreation. “The grant will provide residents with some exciting and needed facilities in the park.” “…Residents will see an amazing $1 million rehabilitation for Depew Park, which will include a dramatic expansion of options for soccer, football and pickleball players,” said Peekskill Mayor Andre Rainey. “In addition, this also includes an entirely new small all-weather, mini-pitch on the grounds of the former Washington Engine Firehouse at 701 Washington St.” For more information about the grant and the proposed park improvements, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 914-734-7275.

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MUSEUM PRESENTS OUTDOOR MUSIC PERFORMANCE

William Van Ornum, Ph.D.

Renee Giordano MacDonald, Frank Stella’s sculpture on display.

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield presents Scores for the Stars, Part II (2020-21), the second half of a twopart series by artist Ander Mikalson commissioned by The Aldrich and dedicated to Frank Stella’s Stars. The performance

of Part II will take place in the Museum’s Sculpture Garden on Sunday, June 20. Musicians Chié Yoshinaka (violin) and Amy Selig (cello) will be performing selected phrases of music about winter. Mikalson said, “On the winter solstice

we serenade the Stars with songs about summer. On the summer solstice we serenade the Stars with songs about winter….” Born in 1983, Mikalson is a New Yorkbased artist working in performance, sound, sculpture and drawing.

PHELPS NAMED AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEM Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health in Sleepy Hollow has been recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). The hospital recently achieved Level II status, Committed to Care Excellence, which is the initiative’s highest designation. “Phelps has the honor of being identified as a leader in a rapidly growing movement committed to care of older adults,” said Ellen Woods, program director, Vitality and Caregiver Program at Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health. “Becoming an Age-Friendly Health System entails reliably providing four evidence-based elements of high-quality care, known as the 4Ms, to all older adults in all settings.” When the 4Ms model of care – What Matters, Medication, Mentation and Mobility – are applied together, they represent a shift in the paradigm of how older adults are cared for. Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health’s newly created Care Connections proFCBJ

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From left: Cherry Fuentes, Sonia Sari, Stephanie Warycha, Ellen Woods, Eileen O’Leary, Maureen O’Brien, and Judy Dillworth celebrate Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health’s status as a Level II AgeFriendly Health System by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.

gram, a partnership with the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services, assists caregivers by

offering free services. For information, call 914-366-1199 or email caregiver@ northwell.edu.

Abilities First Inc. (AFI) in Wappingers Falls, a large nonprofit supporting the needs of children and adults with disabilities has added community leaders to its Board of Directors for Abilities First Inc. and its Foundation for Abilities First New York. The new members to the AFI Board of Directors are: William Van Ornum, Ph.D., professor emeritus, Marist College; and Renee Giordano MacDonald, FAFNY Board liaison, psychotherapist in private practice. The new member to the Foundation for Abilities First New York Board is David Melby, vice president, Rose & Kiernan Inc. a national financial company. Abilities First is a not-for-profit organization serving the needs of more than 1,400 children and adults with developmental disabilities through educational, vocational, residential and habilitation services in the Hudson Valley.

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RIDGEFIELD THEATER – IT’S LIVE AGAIN The Ridgefield Theater Barn celebrated the return of live performing arts in front of audiences with “An Evening of One-Acts” beginning Friday, June 11. The Barn, set up with cabaret-style seating, started its 2021 season, featuring local, national and international unpublished playwrights’ scripts after having been closed since March 2020 due to the pandemic. ““The community is ready for live entertainment and we are excited to be able to be back on stage in the Barn doing what we love to do….” said Ridgefield Theater Barn Executive Director Pamme Jones. The Barn’s spacious open configuration is “Covid-friendly,” with four-top tables spaced six feet apart and audiences limited to 32 people. As in the past, audience members may bring in their own food and drink, which are also available for purchase at the Barn’s lobby concession stand. Attendees are asked to wear masks except while eating and drinking at their tables. In addition, the Barn’s cast and crew have been fully vaccinated. In proper theatrical form, the Barn has come full circle in 15 months, said Peter Authier, Ridgefield Theater Barn Board president. “The Evening of One-Acts has been an important part of the Ridgefield Theater Barn for many years….” An Evening of One-Acts will be presented without intermission on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., through July 10, with Sunday matinees on June 20 and 27 at 5 p.m. The evening will feature “At The Water’s Edge” by Carol Mark; “Wait For It” by Mary Ethel Schmidt; “Slow Dating” by Adam Szudrich; “One Night Stan” by Adam Szudrich; and “Foothold” by Pat Lennon. Tickets are $140 for a table of 4 seats with a discounted rate of $120 for a senior table. Doors open one hour before the curtain. More information and reservations are available at ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org. Information for these features has been submitted by the subjects or their delegates.

Rob Sands, executive chair of Constellation Brands and a graduate of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in White Plains, has been named chair of the Pace University Board of Trustees, President Marvin Krislov recently announced. Sands succeeds Mark M. Besca, who is completing an eight-year term as chair and will remain on the board. Sands, who has been on the board since 2018, begins his term as chair on July 1, 2021. The transition takes place at an exciting time at Pace University. It is adding 12 new online graduate programs that align with growing market demands while in-

vesting significantly in its nationally acclaimed programs such as the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, which this year was ranked as the No. 1 environmental law program in the country. Sands is currently Constellation’s executive chair where he is responsible for providing strategic leadership, working with the board of directors and the CEO to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies. He first joined Constellation in 1986 and was named company president and CEO in 2007 and served in that role for 12 years.

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LM LIONS WORK AT CAMP FOR THE BLIND

From left: Krystal Findley-Jones, Jag Rao and LM Lion President Phil Oldham.

Recently, the Larchmont Mamaroneck (LM) Lions volunteered at the VCB Summer Camp in Rockland County, to prepare for the season’s blind campers and their families. Supported by many Lions Clubs in the Hudson Valley and New York City area, the VCB camp is specially designed to encourage freedom of movement and

independence. LM Lions sponsor a camper cabin and are responsible for its upkeep and preparation for each camping season. In addition to the cabin sponsorship, the LM Lions donated $1,000 to the operation of the camp. VCB is a part of VISIONS, a nonprofit rehabilitation and social service organi-

zation whose purpose is to develop and implement programs to assist the blind or visually impaired of all ages to lead independent and active lives in their homes and communities. The LM Lions are part of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service organization of nearly1.5 million members.

The state Conservation Commission will be presenting its 18-month long study regarding sea-level rise and its effects on Greenwich on June 16 at 7 p.m. The presentation will be held via Zoom and will feature the town consulting team led by the engineering firm of Princeton Hydro. With the knowledge that the sea level has risen eight inches in the last 100 years and state planning standards identifying another 20 inches of rise by 2050, the Conservation Commission embarked on a joint-department investigation about how this will affect Greenwich. Recognizing anecdotal observations is not enough, the Conservation Commission received funding to pursue a sea-level-rise coastal resiliency assessment. “The effects of flooding from sea-level rise need to be evaluated for Greenwich specifically if, as a town, we are going to make appropriate plans for our future,” said Patricia Sesto, director of environmental affairs. In addition to analyzing the impacts of sea level rise, the evaluation looked at zoning and building regulations and the current state of the town’s four tidal ponds. Katie Deluca, director of planning welcomed the independent review of zoning regulations. She said, “…The coast is one our greatest assets and understanding how we should approach sea-level rise from a planning perspective is crucial.” Conservation Commission Chairman Bill Rutherford, explained the topic of sea-level rise has been part of the commission’s work for a number of years. The virtual meeting can be accessed through the banner on the home page of the town’s website. Contact Sesto at 203-6226461 or patricia.sesto@greenwichct.org.

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DURANTE RENTALS PARTNERS WITH INTERNATIONAL UNION Durante Rentals in New Rochelle, a leading construction equipment rental company, recently announced its partnership with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), a 400,000-member trade union representing construction workers primarily employed as heavy equipment operators, mechanics, surveyors, drivers and stationary engineers. The Local 15 trade union represents

more than 5,000 construction industry workers who help build and maintain New York City’s heavy civil construction sites, high-rise buildings, government and municipal projects. All Durante Rentals hourly operational staff working within the five boroughs of New York City have joined the IUOE’s NYCbased Local 15C. “Construction activity is currently booming in New York City and is ex-

pected to significantly increase with the passing of an infrastructure bill,” said Chief of Sales Steve Durante. “No other city possesses the infrastructure we have here and unionization allows us to play a key role in its development.” Durante Rentals’ geographic footprint is continually expanding with locations throughout the New York tri-state area. It is a seven-time INC 5000 Hall of Fame award winner. FCBJ

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Good Things DIVERSE CONSULTING COMPANY NAMED ‘BEST FIRM TO WORK FOR Barton & Loguidice (B&L), headquartered n Syracuse, a multidisciplinary consulting firm with more than 350 employees throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, has been named one of the “Best Firms To Work For,” for the fourth year in a row, nationally in both the Multidiscipline and 200+ Employee categories according to the Zweig Group – a leading industry research and benchmarking firm. The Best Firms to Work For award recognizes the top architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) firms in the US and Canada based on their work-

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place practices, employee benefits, employee retention rate and more. “In a year of significant challenges, we are extremely proud of our adaptable and resilient team of professionals who continue to embody the core values on which B&L was founded,” said President and CEO John F. Brusa Jr. The annual employee experience survey is the largest in the AEC industry, with more than 2.3 million benchmarking data points on everything from culture and values, to career opportunities, to company leadership.

BRIDGEPORT BUSINESS OWNER IS ADVANCING IN A NATIONWIDE CONTEST Jonathan C. Marcus, a local Bridgeport business owner is advancing in a nationwide contest to find the ultimate small-business owner. He is a semi-finalist in The UPS Store Small Biz Challenge, which aims to find small-business owners who think they have what it takes to compete in a live challenge competition where their business skills will be tested. At stake: a chance to win up to $25,000 and an editorial feature in Inc. magazine. After more than 2,000 small-business owners submitted online appli-

cations, judges chose 10 semi-finalists representing a wide range of small businesses from different parts of the country. These entrepreneurs appear in an online public vote underway through Monday, July 5. Marcus’ business is Rose Sisters Chips, a four-generation old-lifechanging family recipe of gourmet, seasoned, baked tortilla chips. The semi-finalists will have the chance to attend and compete in a Virtual Small Biz Challenge event, hosted by celebrity chef, author and television host Carla Hall.

LAW FIRM ELEVATES SEVERAL ATTORNEYS The law firm of McCullough, Goldberger & Staudt LLP (MGS) in White Plains has elevated three of its attorneys to partners in the firm. They include associates Patricia Wetmore Gurahian, Kevin E. Staudt and Steven M. Wrabel who represent critical areas of expertise in appellate law, commercial litigation, land use and municipal law, and join partners Frank S. McCullough Jr., James Staudt, Linda B. Whitehead and Seth M. Mandelbaum, the firm’s managing partner. Charles A. Goldberger continues to serve as senior counsel and Edmund (Terry) C. Grainger III will now serve as counsel to the firm. Also, effective this month, associates Amanda L. Brosy and Meredith A. Leff have become senior associates with the firm. “We congratulate our new partners and senior associates. These changes will foster growth in our practice by elevating a new generation of attorneys to work alongside our sea-

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soned team, build and expand on our strengths and position the firm for the next 20 years,’’ said Mandelbaum. “We have adjusted with the constantly changing times and have seen our client roster grow and diversify….” Gurahian heads the firm’s appellate practice and handles a wide range of general litigation matters, including Surrogate Court litigation. She received her J.D., cum laude, from Pace University. Staudt heads the firm’s tax certiorari litigation practice and handles general commercial litigation, Article 78 proceedings and municipal prosecutions. He received his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law. Wrabel practices land use/zoning and municipal law. He received his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law. McCullough, Goldberger & Staudt has been an integral part of the Westchester community for more than 60 years. FCBJ

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The Maxwell Institute of Saint Joseph’s Medical Center, a provider of outpatient addiction treatment and prevention education services, has announced an important new initiative to combat opioid-overdose-related deaths through the free distribution of Naloxone kits to local police departments for the purpose of distribution to persons at risk of an opioid overdose and those in a position to assist the person at risk. Called the “Leave Behind Nalox-

one” initiative, it will equip police officers with naloxone kits for distribution when responding to an overdose, to individuals who are at risk for opioid overdose or to persons in a position to assist the individual at risk. Naloxone is a prescription medicine that reverses an overdose by blocking heroin or other opioids in the nervous system for 30-90 minutes. It is administered by injection or intranasal. The new initiative was announced

recently by Lillian Neuman, CASAC, director of community outreach/prevention education St. Vincent’s Hospital Westchester A Division of Saint Joseph’s Medical Center. The Maxwell Institute, which is based in Tuckahoe, is a community-fund-supported program offering intensive and clinic-level outpatient chemical dependency treatment and education services for adults, adolescents and their families.

HISTORIC FURNITURE DONATED TO LMMM Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum (LMMM) in Norwalk has received a donation of Herter Brothers furniture from R. Joseph Wiessinger, a collector and resident of Belleair, Florida, and frequent LMMM visitor. LMMM’s new acquisition will be displayed for viewing in the museum’s Period Rooms. Wiessinger has been an avid collector of Herter Brothers furniture for the past 40 years, a passion that sparked when he received, from his parents, a walnut wardrobe from the 1870s. The Herter Brothers firm was founded in 1858 by two German immigrants in New York City, Gustave and Christian Herter. Their company became among the most sought after in the U.S. providing custom-made cabinetry and interior design services. Wiessinger said, “It has been a delight to search out and find wonderful historic pieces by high-quality furniture makers and then, after enjoying them in my home, to donate to muse-

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ums so the public at large can see and enjoy them as well and learn about 19 th century furniture.”

The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is a National Historic Landmark.

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SUPER LAWYER NAMED AGAIN Linda L. Eliovson, founder and partner at the law office of Eliovson and Tenore in Fairfield has again been selected by her peers to be honored in a program run by Thomson Reuters as a Connecticut Super Lawyer™ for 2021. She provides legal services in matters related to estate planning and administration, wills and trusts, probate and conservatorships and elder law and asset protection. The Super Lawyers selection process takes into account, among others, peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Connecticut receive this distinction. “As we get older, most of us will face legal, financial, physical and psychological challenges, which may be accompanied by illness and disability,” Eliovson said. “It is gratifying to work with individuals and families to help them overcome difficulties that often face us as we experience life’s challenges.”

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Free Music Fridays in Greenwich provide live music, free of charge and open to the public, every Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Greenwich Common in downtown Greenwich, on the Avenue. Produced by Greenwich Forward, Re-Imagine Greenwich and the town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation, Free Music Fridays features different local artists every week. The series runs from now through Sept. 4. “…The Free Music Fridays program is a perfect example of Greenwich emerging stronger than ever. Music has the power of uniting us and raising our spirits as we celebrate this gradual return to normalcy. Free Music Fridays are weekly celebrations that highlight some of the qualities of life that contribute to what makes Greenwich a tremendous town to live, do business and to raise a family,” said First Selectman Fred Camillo. The June 18 program features Cover story, a local band lead by vocalist Megan Tyre offers an eclectic mix of popular songs from

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classic rock and folk to dance music. Tyre has been the director of alumnae at Greenwich Academy for 20 years. On June 25, Frank Rogers, a Greenwich native, and

local musician known as the lead singer and guitar player for the Head Rattlers and a new band The Sound Cats will play a mix of Classic Rock and easy to love originals.

WALK TO REMEMBER FOR UNITED HOSPICE

Recently, United Hospice of New City and Goshen hosted its 12th annual Walk to Remember and raised $55,399. From Sunday April 11 through April 18 walkers throughout Rockland and Orange counties supporting United Hospice exceeded the goal of $50,000.

Hospice care offers families dealing with serious illness assistance in caring for the patient’s physical demands while also addressing their emotional, social and spiritual needs. It helps to provide access to information so that families can make informed choices about their care when time matters most. “United

Hospice is committed to providing exemplary care to both our patients and their families.” said Cara Pace, CEO. “…The donations will enable us to continue to make a major impact on the families and patients that United Hospice serves each day.”Visit unitedhospiceinc.org for more information.

Mark D. Iannucci of Croton-on-Hudson was recently elected chairman of the Board of Governors of The YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester (YNCA-CNW). He succeeds long-time Chair Charles Goldberger, who led the efforts to transform the YMCA into a new service-delivery model focusing on children and youth development. “My five years as chair of the board of the Y were challenging to say the least. Working hand in hand with CEO Cynthia Delfino, we sold our White Plains location for redevelopment, found a new location for our programs and negotiated a long-term lease for a new White Plains Early Learning Center that today serves the region….” said Goldberger. Other board additions include Harry Singh and Katy Flint Coppinger and board member Rachel Eckhaus moved to treasurer position. These new leaders in the Y movement will provide strategic direction for continued growth around the Y’s mission – building programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body. Iannucci is the owner of Emergency Management Consulting and Training LLC. and is a fire safety expert with a 33-year career in the city of Yonkers Fire Department. Coppinger is a respected member of the fundraising community having served in leadership positions in large nonprofits and the higher education community. Singh leads the Deloitte Consulting practice in the integration of smart grid technologies with customer solutions and the use of human-centered design, and Eckhaus has had a successful career in corporate finance. She serves as the vice president, corporate controller at HomeServe USA.

TOURO COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE 2021 COMMENCEMENT The second class of graduates from Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM)in Valhalla celebrated its commencement with a live Hooding and Awards Ceremony followed by a virtual joint commencement ceremony with New York College of Dental Medicine on May 26. An audience of more than 200 joined under a tent on the New York Medical College campus to honor the 108 graduates with the time-honored tradition of hooding, representing their

passage from student status to graduate status. “These talented women and men have persevered and survived not only the four long, hard years of a rigorous, demanding, dental curriculum, but also the most difficult year in the past century,” said Ronnie Myers, D.D.S., dean of TCDM. Stanley M. Bergman, chairman of the board and CEO of Henry Schein Inc., a Fortune 500® company and the world’s largest provider of health care

products and services to office-based dental and medical practitioners, was the keynote speaker for the ceremony. He commended TCDM for delivering on its vision of creating a dental school of the future with such an enormously ambitious plan and such commitment to its values. TCDM is the first new school of dentistry in New York state in almost 50 years and the first in the United States under Jewish auspices. For more information, visit dental.touro.edu. FCBJ

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Good Things CITY WINERY HUDSON VALLEY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES City Winery Hudson Valley in Montgomery kicked off its afternoon Concerts in the Vineyard Series June 6 with “Damn the Torpedoes: A Live Tom Petty Concert Experience.” “Musicians are excited to get back to live performances,” said City Winery founder and CEO, Michael Dorf. “Our venue can provide the opportunity to get bands back on stage, crews back to work and people safely enjoying live music again.” City Winery is looking forward to an exciting lineup of musicians in the weeks to follow and the chance to provide guests with delicious wine and locally sourced dining options. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with shows starting at 2 p.m.

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Extensive precautions, including proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test will be required for entry at all shows along with other safety guidelines. “…I am excited to have this opportunity to finally bring live music to the Hudson Valley and have fans fully experience our food and wine options,” said Dorf who founded City Winery in 2008. The Concert in the Vineyard Summer Series at City Winery Hudson Valley is presented in partnership with Townsquare Media station 92.7/96.9 WRRV and Rhinebeck Bank. See citywinery.com for more details and the series program.

NPW LAUNCHES WORKPLACE WELLNESS SERIES Nonprofit Westchester (NPW) will launch an educational series starting this summer to provide businesses, nonprofit organizations, higher education, health care and other sectors with information and resources to support the emotional and physical wellness of members of their workforces. The Summer Lunch & Learn Series will begin on June 30 with “Creating a Supportive Workplace for People Impacted by Domestic Violence” delivered by Pace Women’s Justice Center and will be followed by “Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Trans and Non-Binary Communities” on July 14 led by the LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center and “The Diagnosis is Cancer, Now What? How to Become the Best Advocate for Yourself

or a Loved One” on Aug. 18 delivered by the Cancer Support Team. “These are not always the issues we feel comfortable speaking about, but they are the subjects we need to speak about openly to ensure that all people feel welcome, safe and included in our workplaces, schools and other community settings…,” said Jan Fisher, executive director, Nonprofit Westchester. Nonprofit Westchester, representing more than 250 nonprofit organizations and business members, is Westchester’s only membership organization solely dedicated to advancing and advocating for the needs and interests of the county’s nonprofit sector, the people and populations served and the nonprofit workforce.

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National Realty & Development Corp. (NRDC) in Purchase recently announced that J.J. Oshins rejoined its NRDC Equity Partners LLC division as chief investment officer. As CIO, Oshins is responsible for the continued growth of NRDC’s private equity business through corporate and asset-level acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic partnerships. He originally joined NRDC in 2005 after receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in hotel management from Cornell University. During his tenure as an analyst and associate, NRDC acquired the Lord & Taylor department store chain, Hudson’s Bay Company and began the acquisition process for Saks Fifth Avenue. Prior to rejoining NRDC, Oshins

founded and led two energy companies: UpCurve Energy and Verdad Exploration, both focused on acquiring rights to and developing natural gas resources. “We are thrilled to welcome J.J. back to the NRDC Equity Partners team,” said Jack Baker, chief operating officer. “J.J. has the leadership track record and breadth of business experience we believe are a critical asset to the company….” Oshins received an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin in 2010. Founded more than 50 years ago, National Realty & Development Corp. has built a reputation as one of the leading full-service, privately held real estate ownership and development firms in the U.S.

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NYMC OPENS SEASONAL LYME DISEASE DIAGNOSTIC CENTER New York Medical College’s (NYMC) Lyme Disease Diagnostic Center opened June 1, by appointment only. Located at 19 Bradhurst Ave. in Hawthorne, Suite 1400 South, the clinic operates every summer to meet the demand of peak Lyme season. Appointments are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 5 to 7 p.m. through the end of August and may be made by calling 914-493-7177. The founder of the Center, Gary P. Wormser, M.D., chief of the Division of Infec-

tious Diseases and vice chair for research and development in the Department of Medicine and professor of medicine, microbiology and immunology and of pharmacology, leads a team of highly experienced physicians and nurses at the forefront of tick-borne disease diagnosis, treatment and research. “Lyme disease, if not recognized and treated in its early stages, can have extremely detrimental effects,” said Wormser. “We have implemented additional measures in our center to ensure the safety and wellbe-

ing of our patients and staff as concerns of Covid-19 still remain.” For more, visit nymc.edu/lddc or call 914-493-8425. The Lyme Disease Diagnostic Center is open to patients 18 years of age and older who are either acutely ill or who have recently been bitten by a tick. Most insurance policies are accepted. Children under the age of 18 may be evaluated by the Department of Pediatrics Division of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at NYMC by calling 914-493-8333.

FORMER GOVERNOR AND ARCHITECT JOIN BOSCOBEL BOARD Boscobel House and Gardens in Garrison has gained two new members on its board: George Pataki, former gov-ernor of New York state, and architect John Sadlon. “We are thrilled to have these brilliant new additions to our board,” said Boscobel Executive Director and Curator Jennifer Carlquist. “Governor George Pataki and John Sadlon’s in-sight and expertise are invaluable, particularly as Boscobel creates a new Master Site Plan, enhancing and ex-panding access to its iconic landscape and reaching new standards in envi-ronmental and fiscal sustainability.” Throughout his career Pataki has demonstrated a fierce commitment to environmental stewardship. He con-tinues that advocacy working on ener-gy, infrastructure and environ-

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mental law issues in private practice at Nor-ton Rose Fulbright. Sadlon is a licensed architect with broad expertise in historic preserva-tion, adaptive reuse, new construction and interior renovations. His focus is on strategic vision and long-term

planning for the built environment, as well as the integration of human-centric design solutions. Pataki and Sadlon’s terms began in Spring of 2021, as Boscobel celebrates its 60th anniversary of becoming a museum.

Facts & Figures U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT White Plains & Poughkeepsie Local business cases, June 2-8 High Shine LLC, New City, 21-22327-RDD: Ch. 7, assets $0, liabilities $108,755. Attorney: Michael A. Koplen. Hintons5 LLC, Middletown vs. Dlugatz Clams LLC, Middletown, 21-9016-CGM: Adversary proceeding in Hinton5 Chapter 11. Attorney: Thomas J. Cummings. Melissa A. Murphy, Poughkeepsie vs. Casarella Auto Body, Hartsdale, 21-9017-CGM: Adversary proceeding in Murphy Chapter 13. Attorney: Andrea B. Malin. Heritage Financial Credit Union, Middletown vs. Joseph A. Brown, Rock Hill, New York, 21-9018-CGM: Adversary proceeding in Brown Chapter . Attorney: Anthony C. Carlini Jr.

U.S. DISTRICT COURT, White Plains Local business cases, June 2 – 8 Fidel Penate, Bronx vs. Celtic Services NYC Inc., Mount Vernon, et al, 21-cv-4863-KMK: Fair Labor Standards Act. Attorney: Jiajing Fan. The Landing at Dobbs Ferry Condominium vs. Village of Dobbs Ferry, 21-cv-4916-VB: Removal from Westchester Supreme Court, civil rights. Attorney: Jonathan Kolbrener. Items appearing in the Fairfield County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various sources, including public records made available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court system. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, no liability is assumed for errors or omissions. In the case of legal action, the records cited are open to public scrutiny and should be inspected before any action is taken. Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to: Larry Miles c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 701 Westchester Ave, Suite 100 J White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: 694-3600 • Fax: 694-3699

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 15, Long Island City, vs. E.C.C.O III Enterprises Inc., Yonkers, 21-cv-4919-VB: Breach of collective bargaining agreement. Attorney: James M. Steinberg. Transportation Insurance Co., Chicago, et al, vs. PCI Industries Corp., Mount Vernon, et al, 21-cv-4962-KMK: Insurance. Attorney: Dennis E. Kadian. The National Retirement Fund, White Plains vs. The Ruprecht Company, Mundelein, Illinois, 21-cv-4987-CS: Civil enforcement of employee benefits. Attorney: Andrew Lowy. Jean Gallo, Orange County vs. McCarey Landscaping Inc., Middletown, 21-cv-5011-KMK: Age discrimination. Attorney: Christopher D. Watkins. iBuy Stores Inc., Chester vs. CS Unitec Inc., Norwalk, Connecticut, 21-cv-5012-VB: Trademark infringement. Attorney: Howard J. Schwartz. Jordan Corporan vs. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Tarrytown, 21-cv-5069: Job discrimination. Attorney: Peter A. Romero.

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Above $1 million 2 Shore Road LLC, Rye. Seller: Robert E. Roethenmund and Denise Roethenmund, Palm Desert, California. Property: 2 Shore Road, Rye. Amount: $3.3 million. Filed June 1. 170 Cantitoe Street LLC, New York City. Seller: Jill Aspenwall and Robert C. Torre, Mount Kisco. Property: 170 Cantitoe St., Bedford. Amount: $3.8 million. Filed June 3. 171 Main Street Business Trust, Miami, Florida. Seller: Pratap U. Chordia and Usha P. Chordia, South Salem. Property: 171 Main St., Lewisboro. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed June 1. 1001 Forest Avenue LLC, Rye. Seller: Timothy O’Neil and Nancy O’Neil, Rye. Property: 1001 Forest Ave., Rye. Amount: $13 million. Filed June 1.

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2040 Greenwood Street LLC, Elmsford. Seller: Envirogreen Associates Inc., Katonah. Property: 2040 Greenwood St., Yorktown. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed June 3.

72 North LLC, Elmsford. Seller: Joseph Margardino and Augela Margardino, Scarsdale. Property: 72 N. Central Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $575,000. Filed June 1.

AD Holdings New York LLC, New York City. Seller: New Street Development LLC. Property: 99 Central Ave., Rye. Amount: $2.4 million. Filed June 3.

117 Bolmer Avenue LLC, White Plains. Seller: Kathleen A. Klatte, Yonkers. Property: 117 Bolmer Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $300,700. Filed June 4.

Assaf, Eugene and Elizabeth McHenry, Bedford. Seller: SCGH Farm LLC, Sanibel, Florida. Property: 240 Guard Hill Road, Bedford. Amount: $5.6 million. Filed June 2.

865 Commerce Street LLC, Hawthorne. Seller: Brian Parise, Brewster. Property: 865 Commerce St., Mount Pleasant. Amount: $555,000. Filed June 2.

Darla Marley LLC, Los Angeles, California. Seller: Margaret D. Quigley, Los Angeles, California. Property: 17 Salem Road, Pound Ridge. 1.4 million. Filed June 2.

American International Relocation Solutions LLC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Seller: Jason Stevens and Natalya Medinina, White Plains. Property: 20 Nethermont Ave., North Castle. Amount: $895,000. Filed June 3. Bak50 LLC, Rumson, New Jersey. Seller: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, Atlanta, Georgia. Property: 106 Juniper Hill Road, Greenburgh. Amount: $253,900. Filed June 1.

DiRocco, Joseph and Natalie DiRocco, Ardsley. Seller: Fairmont Ardsley LLC, Woodbury. Property: 23 Fairmont Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed June 1. Fishman, Julia and Jonathan Kurzner, New York City. Seller: 26 Shawnee LLC, Scarsdale. Property: 26 Shawnee Road, Scarsdale. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed June 4. Garcia, Jeanette and Alberto Reyes, Bronx. Seller: Hillside BD LLC, Scarsdale. Property: 154 Woodworth Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $725,000. Filed June 1. McDormy LLC, New York City. Seller: 17 Locust Avenue Owners LLC, Port Chester. Property: 17 Locust Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $26 million. Filed June 2. Pittman, Lauren K. and John J. Peterson. Seller: SC Rye Brook Partners LP, Pawling. Property: 3 Primrose Lane, Rye. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed June 1. Rozins, Ryan and Mindy Rozins, Bayside. Seller: 20 Old Orchard LLC, Rye Brook. Property: 20 Old Orchard Road, Rye. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed June 1. Witzke, Christian and Kimberly Witzke, Bronxville. Seller: Particular Harbor LLC, Bronxville. Property: 16 Crawford St., Eastchester. Amount: $2.7 million. Filed June 4.

Below $1 million 16 Dakin Partners LLC, Mount Kisco. Seller: Dakin Avenue Properties LLC, Mount Kisco. Property: 16 Dakin Ave., Mount Kisco. Amount: $685,000. Filed June 3.

Baker, Brian, Orangeburg. Seller: 112 Croton Avenue LLC, Ossining. Property: 112 Croton Ave., Ossining. Amount: $310,000. Filed June 3. Bookis, Catherine, Elmsford. Seller: Pleasant Properties LLC, Bronx. Property: 263A S. Broadway, Unit 263A, Greenburgh. Amount: $525,000. Filed June 4. Bryant, Jia and Wayne Bryant, Jersey City, New Jersey. Seller: Saw Mill Properties LLC, Chappaqua. Property: 149 King St., New Castle. Amount: $637,500. Filed June 1. CJ Lispenard LLC, Scarsdale. Seller: Louis Raffio, New Rochelle. Property: 111 Lispenard Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $500,000. Filed June 1. Cunningham, Wayne and Juliette M. Watson, Bronx. Seller: Hammer Realty Group LC, Chestnut Ridge. Property: 22 Winthrop Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $500,000. Filed June 3. Fabian Holdings 2 LLC, Yonkers. Seller: George W. Reid, Seabrook, South Carolina. Property: 346 Hawthorne Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $380,000. Filed June 3. Hao, Quan, Glenwood Landing. Seller: Perryco Homes of Westchester Inc., Hawthorne. Property: 353-14 Chappaqua Road, Ossining. Amount: $419,500. Filed June 2.

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Hidalgo, Walter and Candice Cruz, Cortlandt Manor. Seller: Kondaur Capital Corp., Orange, California. Property: 28 Adams Flush Road, Cortlandt. Amount: $360,000. Filed June 1. Jumbo Owls LLC, Albany. Seller: Jeffrey Nadler, Bedford. Property: 95 Brush Hollow Close, Rye. Amount: $687,000. Filed June 1. Justus Properties Development LLC, Mamaroneck. Seller: Rose Vallarelli and Isabel Vallarelli Supplemental Needs Trust, Harrison. Property: 29 First St., Harrison. Amount: $630,000. Filed June 3. Laspisa, Laura and Andreas Burgos, Tuckahoe. Seller: American International Relocation Solutions LLC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Property: 20 Nethermont Ave., North Castle. Amount: $895,000. Filed June 3. Lauberhorn LLC, North Salem. Seller: Somers Crossings LLC, Goldens Bridge. Property: 27 Elderberry Court, Somers. Amount: $357,500. Filed June 1. Magnolia Heights Phase LLC, Pelham. Seller: 653 Central Avenue Inc., Cortlandt Manor. Property: 653 Central Ave., Peekskill. Amount: $610,000. Filed June 3. Mayfield, Christopher T., Goldens Bridge. Seller: Pipers Palace LLC, Katonah. Property: 21-34 Croton Lake Road, Bedford. Amount: $715,000. Filed June 4. Moon Tower Properties LLC, South Salem. Seller: Diego Trasatti and Diane Trasatti, South Salem. Property: 23 Gilbert St., Lewisboro. Amount: $500,000. Filed June 2. Onyx Prime Capital LLC, New York City. Seller: Par Development Group LLC, Mount Vernon. Property: 32-46 Chatterton Parkway, White Plains. Amount: $900,000. Filed June 2. Saks, Jeffrey A. and Rita Maas, Chappaqua. Seller: Somers Crossings LLC, Goldens Bridge. Property: 42 Spring Meadow Court, Somers. Amount: $741,956. Filed June 1. Sammy Shipping Corp., Mount Vernon. Seller: Connecticut Realty Holdings Management Inc., Mamaroneck. Property: 181 Stevens Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $395,000. Filed June 3. Scorzelli, Jeanine and John Nelson, Bronx. Seller: Panbar Realty LLC, Mahopac. Property: 1215 Williams Drive, Yorktown. Amount: $550,000. Filed June 4.

Sterling WP LLC, White Plains. Seller: 73 Sterling Avenue LLC, Dobbs Ferry. Property: 73 Sterling Ave., White Plains. Amount: $415,000. Filed June 4. Sulit, Catherine and Stephen Haigh, Mount Kisco. Seller: GPS Metro LLC, Greenlawn. Property: 217 Saint Marks Place, Mount Kisco. Amount: $569,000. Filed June 3. Vamush Properties LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: Denise Elaine Taylor, Mount Vernon. Property: 15 S. 14th St., Mount Vernon. Amount: $420,000. Filed June 3. Withers, Helen C. and Lior Gilboa, Hoboken, New Jersey. Seller: Porteus & Son Builders Inc., Ossining. Property: 35 Well’s Ave., Cortlandt. Amount: $376,500. Filed June 2.

JUDGMENTS

3 Industries Corp., Yonkers. $600 in favor of the city of Yonkers. Filed June 3. A J I Tile Shop Inc., Yonkers. $500 in favor of the city of Yonkers. Yonkers. Filed June 3. Absolute Integrity International Inc., Yonkers. $250 in favor of the city of Yonkers. Filed June 3. Aleotti, Maria S., Mamaroneck. $4,577.82 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Filed June 4. All Around Tree Care Inc., Yonkers. $500 in favor of the city of Yonkers. Filed June 3. Alanzo, Anthony, Tarrytown. $1,590.77 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A, National Association, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed June 2. AMCC Management Inc., Yonkers. $500 in favor of the city of Yonkers. Filed June 3. Ashburton Deli Meat Market Corp., Yonkers. $750 in favor of the city of Yonkers. Filed June 3. Athanasoulias Apyro, Millwood. $3,069.91 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed June 3. Barbieri, Joseph, Yonkers. $13,158.88 in favor of Wells Fargo Bank National Association, Des Moines, Iowa. Filed June 3. Berger, Marc, New Rochelle. $32,904.64 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed June 4. Bloom, Marc, Yonkers. $3,040.16 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Filed June 2.

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Facts & Figures Briggman, Eugene, Croton-on-Hudson. $10,314.92 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Filed June 4.

Moore, Christopher, Yonkers. $18,291.69 in favor of Capital One Bank National Association, Richmond, Virginia.

Brown, Robert, Mount Vernon. $4,227.91 in favor of Capital One Bank National Association, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed June 2.

Santana, Rogeria, White Plains. $3,263.23 in favor of PCA Acquisitions V LLC, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed June 3.

Build Sprout LLC, Yonkers. $500 in favor of the city of Yonkers. Filed June 3.

Scavone, Jerry M., Eastchester. $6,507.51 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla. Filed June 2.

Burst, Ralph, Elmsford. $7,178.25 in favor of Crown Asset Management LLC, Duluth, Georgia. Filed June 2.

Sorenson, Jessica, Croton-on-Hudson. $25,447.87 in favor of Wells Fargo Bank National Association, Des Moines, Iowa. Filed June 3.

Cikoja, Millie, Valhalla. $11,367.70 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Filed June 4. Comet Contracting Group Inc., Yonkers. $500 in favor of the city of Yonkers. Filed June 3. Cordero, Kelvin, Yonkers. $10,208.21 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed June 2. Cuzhig Home Improvements Inc., Yonkers. $500 in favor of the city of Yonkers. Filed June 3. Dreher, Tracy, Cortlandt Manor. $3,460.37 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed June 2. Ganzalez, Elfi D., Yonkers. $3,234.73 in favor of Capital One Bank National Association. Filed June 2. Gray, Kenneth C., Peekskill. $8,579.25 in favor of Wells Fargo Bank National Association, Des Moines, Iowa. Filed June 3. Hudgins, Walter, New Rochelle. $4,701.98 in favor of Capital One Bank National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed June 4. Jourdain Contracting Inc., Bronx. $500 in favor of the city of Yonkers. Filed June 3. K & F Contracting Corp., Yonkers. $750 in favor of the city of Yonkers. Filed June 3. Lowe, Adam, White Plains. $16,480.59 in favor of American Express National Bank, Rochester. Filed June 4. Marano, Angela, Cortlandt Manor. $4,229.09 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Filed June 3.

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Volpe Nera Contracting LLC, Yonkers. $600 in favor of the city of Yonkers. Filed June 3. Yonkers Auto Outlet Inc., Yonkers. $2,250 in favor of the city of Yonkers. Filed June 3.

LIS PENDENS The following filings indicate a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. 58 Croft Terrace LLC. Filed by BD Capital LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $943,000 affecting property located at 58 Croft Terrace, New Rochelle 10801. Filed June 1. Aqua Finance Inc. Filed by Citibank National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $707,785.92 affecting property located at 12 Summit Circle, Somers 10589. Filed June 1.

Santana, Carlos. Filed by HSBC Bank National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $800,000 affecting property located at 20 Courtney Place, Yonkers 10704. Filed June 4.

MECHANIC’S LIENS

LMV II MMP Holdings L.P., White Plains. $1,706,031.83 as claimed by Graham Architectural Products Co., York, Pennsylvania. Filed June 4. LMV II MMP Holdings L.P., White Plains. $330,670.40 as claimed by FM Construction Group LLC, East Orange, New Jersey. Filed June 4. Villavicencio, Javier, Yonkers. $29,292.23 as claimed by Upper Westside Restoration LLC, New York City. Filed June 2.

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

PARTNERSHIPS SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS

A&J Enterprise, 72 Main St., Dobbs Ferry 10522, c/o Angelica Maria Sanchez Huangal. Filed June 3.

AF Quality Painting, 16 Woodcrest Ave., White Plains 10604, c/o Angel David Florentin. Filed June 3.

Augustin, Jean D. and Phoebe A. Brunache. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $378,000 affecting property located at 107 Sixth St., Verplanck 10596. Filed June 3.

Brewed Well, 297 W. Post Road, White Plains 10606, c/o Adam Weinstein. Filed June 2.

Bajraktarevi, Sado. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $212,000 affecting property located at 22 N. Lakeshore Drive and 23 Juniper Drive, Mahopac 10541. Filed June 3.

CoZmic ET-Her, P.O. Box 240, Yonkers 10702, c/o Lucreshia Chani Amory. Filed June 3.

Berdoe, Simone. Filed by HSBC Bank National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $472,000 affecting property located at 155 W. Second St., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed June 1.

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Burgess Property Development & Consulting, 12 S. 15th Ave., Unit 4, Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Rohan Burgess. Filed June 2.

D&J Cleaning, 160 S. 10th Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed June 1. D&T Jewels, 9 Soundview Drive, Larchmont 10538, c/o Diana Sharon Marszalek. Filed June 4. David John Burgess Woodworks, 375 Long Ridge Road, Pound Ridge 10576, c/o David John Burgess. Filed June 3.

Jay’s Four Seasons Fashion, 530A Main St., New Rochelle 10801, c/o Seak Javi Lee. Filed June 2. Jupiter Juju, P.O. Box 240, Yonkers 10701, c/o Lucreshia Chari Amory. Filed June 3. Kat Douglas, 340 Langdon Ave., Mount Vernon 10553, c/o Katrina Harle Douglas. Filed June 4. Kick Rayne, 476 Hawthorne Ave., Unit 7S, Yonkers 10705. Filed June 2. Lilliz Classix, 250 E. Prospect Ave., Mount Vernon 10552, Iotha Warner. Filed June 2. Lunaysoul, 41 Oakwood Ave, Apt. 2, White Plains 10605, c/o Stephanie Amariles. Filed June 2. Mandi Money Media, P.O. Box 592, White Plains 10603, c/o Amanda Woodruff. Filed June 1. MG Lawn Services, 1314 Crompond Road, 1B, Peekskill 10566, c/o Miguel A. Ramos Gonzales. Filed June 2. M.H. Trucking, 5 Todd Place, Ossining 10562, c/o Melvyn Huamon. Filed June 4. Rewarding Rover, 73 Morningside Drive, Ossining 10562, c/o Susan Gloradno. Filed June 3. RLM Automotive Electronics & Remote Starters, 21 Leisure Way, Mohegan Lake 10547, c/o Richard L. Moccio. Filed June 2. Sally Baker Coaching & Consulting, 8 Branford Road, Hastings-on-Hudson 10706, c/o Sally Ann Baker. Filed June 2. Sarangos Restaurant, 185 Valley St., Sleepy Hollow 10591, c/o Jorge Patricio Sarango. Filed June 4. Sha Mc Travel, 52 Croton Ave., Ossining 10562, c/o Shadean McElveen. Filed June 1. Silva’s Construction & Painting, 116 N. Ninth Ave., Apt. 2, Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Salvador Silva Reyes. Filed June 3. Star Scapes Enterprises, 122 Wayne Ave., White Plains 10606, c/o Vincent Buffone. Filed June 4.

PATENTS Contextual EMR-based dashboard graphical user interface elements. Patent no. 11,031,109 issued to Murthy Devarakonda, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

Distributed authentication between network nodes. Patent no. 11,032,252 issued to Seth Nielson, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Distributed platform for computation and trusted validation. Patent no. 11,032,063 issued to Ravi Raman, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Genetically modified nonhuman animals and methods of use thereof. Patent no. 11,026,408 issued to Richard Flavell, et al. Assigned to Regeneron, Tarrytown. Local driver pattern-based notifications. Patent no. 11,030,890 issued to John Werner, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

Verifying the correctness of a deflate compression accelerator. Patent no. 11,031,951 issued to Timothy Slegel, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD JUDGMENTS Failure to carry insurance or for work-related injuries and illnesses, June 3 to June 9, 2021 4124 Furniture Corp d.b.a. Petra Furniture, Mount Vernon. Amount: $23,500. A2Z Children’s Boutique LLC, Tarrytown. Amount: $28,000.

Methods and compositions for assessing CRISPER/ Cas-mediated disruption or excision and CRISPR/Cas-induced recombination with an exogenous donor nucleic acid in vivo. Patent no. 11,021,719 issued to Guochun Gong, et al. Assigned to Regeneron, Tarrytown.

A440 Consulting Inc., Buchanan. Amount: $29,000.

Mice expressing a limited immunoglobulin light chain repertoire. Patent no. 11,026,407 issued to John McWhirter, et al. Assigned to Regeneron, Tarrytown.

BRS Systems LLC, Hawthorne. Amount: $6,500.

Multiple-gate-length vertical field-effect-transistors. Patent no. 11,031,297 issued to Karthik Balakrishnan, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Provide access to data storage services in a network environment. Patent no. 11,032,263 issued to Senthil Bakthavachalam, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Scenario planning and management. Patent no. 11,030,561 issued to Yuan-Chi Chang, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. System, method and apparatus for fully precise hybrid security verification of mobile applications. Patent no. 11,032,306 issued to Marco Pistoia, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. System, method and recording medium for providing notifications in video streams to control video playback. Patent no. 11,032,606 issued to Maryam Ashoori, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Treatment of inflammatory conditions by delivery of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist fusion protein. Patent no. 11,026,997 issued to Eben Tessari, et al. Assigned to Regeneron, Tarrytown.

Athene Asset Management LLC, Purchase. Amount: $18,000. Brian Yodice DC PC, White Plains. Amount: $30,000.

Cipriano Family Inc. d.b.a. Carvel, Pleasantville. Amount: $31,000. CRA Tavern Inc., Ossining. Amount: $4,000. Dany Furnishing LLC d.b.a. Maddy’s Home Furniture, Mount Vernon. Amount: $28,000. DSTM Inc., Rye. Amount: $27,000. Flavor Infusion LLC, Yonkers. Amount: $32,500. Galaxy Cleaners Inc., Yonkers. Amount: $12,500. Gayle Caron Inc., Ossining and Suffern. Amount: $27,000. Good Fellas of Mount Vernon Inc., Hawthorne. Amount: $27,000. Happy Tax Franchising LLC d.b.a. Happy Tax, New Rochelle. Amount: $17,000. Joe’s Auto Wrecker Inc., Mount Vernon. Amount: $68,000. Juan Supermarket Inc., Yonkers. Amount: $26,000.

Facts & Figures Kirari Sushi Inc., Scarsdale. Amount: $1,500. Legal Funding Inc., Croton-on-Hudson. Amount: $30,500.

Orchids Assets LLC, as owner. Lender: Loan Funder LLC. Property: 34 Highland Ave., Florida. Amount: $115,750. Filed June 1.

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Little Crepe Street Inc., Mount Kisco and Bedford Hills. Amount: $18,750.

Mount Hill Construction Inc, Yonkers. Amount: $26,500.

BGRE Holdings LLC, Edison, New Jersey. Seller: Blooming Farm LLC, Orangeburg. Property: in Blooming Grove. Amount: $6 million. Filed June 1.

North East Site Works Inc., Yonkers. Amount: $17,000. Roosevelt Terrace, Harrison. Amount: $27,500. Scarsdale After School Club Heathcote PTA, Scarsdale. Amount: $5,500. TKOR Inc. d.b.a. TKOR Solutions, Elmsford. Amount: $7,500. Unique Tile LLC, Rye. Amount: $6,500. World Dance Enterprises Inc. d.b.a. Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Mount Kisco. Amount: $5,500.

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BUILDING LOANS

Above $1 million

27 North Madison LLC, as owner. Lender: Northeast Community Bank. Property: 27 N. Madison Ave., Spring Valley. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed June 3.

Below $1 million

Garden side Management LLC, as owner. Lender: CPC Funding SPE 1 LLC. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $465,000. Filed June 3. Gabrielli, Donald S. and Rosalia Gabrielli, as owner. Lender: Webster Bank National Association. Property: in East Fishkill. Amount: $328,000. Filed June 2. Live Yours Best Realty LLC, as owner. Lender: Finance of America Commercial LLC. Property: 119 Locust Lane, Newburgh. Amount: $68,035. Filed June 1.

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Crestwood 840 TIC LLC, Wallkill. Seller: Tower Crestwood 2015 LLC, River Garden, New Jersey. Property: in Wallkill. Amount: $19 million. Filed June 3. Greenwood Lakeside LLC, Ridgewood, New Jersey. Seller: Theodore Griffin and Sutton L. Foster, New York City. Property: 34 Linden Ave., Greenwood Lake. Amount: $1 million. Filed June 2. Invoss LLC, Middletown. Seller: Salvatore Roberto and Angela Roberto, Pompano Beach, Florida. Property: 8 Pine Grove Road Mount Hope and Van Burenville Road, Wallkill. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed June 3.

Below $1 million 1 Sycamore Lane LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Nandan Wadgaonkar and Dilip Wadgoankar, Suffern. Property: 1 Sycamore Lane, Montebello. Amount: $790,000. Filed June 3. 4 Riverview Estates LLC, Pomona. Seller: Kenneth J. Torsoe, Suffern. Property: 4 Riverview Court, Haverstraw. Amount: $365,000. Filed June 3. 20 Bridge Street Holdings LLC, Cottage. Seller: 20 Bridge Street LLC, Valley Cottage. Property: 20 Bridge St., Orangetown. Amount: $460,000. Filed May 1.

2021 Liberty Square LLC, Stony Point. Seller: Sirre Realty LLC, New City. Property: 1 Liberty Square, Stony Point. Amount: $475,000. Filed June 4. All Perfect Management LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, District of Columbia. Property: 9 Ronsue Drive, Wappingers Falls. Amount: $226,500. Filed June 1. Austin Black LLC, Monsey. Seller: Thomas Tibaldi, Eastchester. Property: 106 Oak St., Montgomery. Amount: $167,250. Filed June 3. Berger, Moshe and Bassy Burger, Brooklyn. Seller: LC Acreage LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 11 Homer Lee Ave., Unit 11-102, Spring Valley. Amount: $390,000. Filed June 3. BluSky – Alexander LLC, Washingtonville. Seller: Christopher Lawrence and Sheena Lawrence, Washingtonville. Property: 35 Alexander Drive, Blooming Grove. Amount: $301,000. Filed June 1. Botrac Properties LLC, Montgomery. Seller: 53 Maple Avenue LLC, Montgomery. Property: 1 Kailynn Court, Newburgh. Amount: $537,500. Filed June 1. Calderin, Daniel L. and Brianne Calderin, Harriman. Seller: JW Warwick LLC, Monsey. Property: 5 Vintners Way, Warwick. Amount: $539,900. Filed June 3. Canada, Charles A. and Latisha N. Canada, Middletown. Seller: ADC Middletown LLC, Middletown. Property: 65 Magnolia Park Road, Middletown. Amount: $325,965. Filed June 1. Charles Tran Properties LLC, Middletown. Seller: Lawrence A. Clemente Referee, Goshen. Property: 26 W. Main St., Middletown. Amount: $52,600. Filed June 3.

32 Walnut Street LLC, New Windsor. Seller: REJ Realty LLC, Cornwall-On-Hudson. Property: in New Windsor. Amount: $380,000. Filed June 1.

Clancy, Jessica and Robert Clancy, Baltimore, Maryland. Seller: Blue Stream Properties LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: 13 Hidden View Drive, Montgomery. Amount: $384,000. Filed June 3.

64 Eastbourne LLC, Monsey. Seller: Norman Hoo and Cheryl Hoo, Chestnut Ridge. Property: 64 Eastbourne Drive, Chestnut Ridge. Amount $425,000. Filed June 3.

Drillman, Mottes and David Drillman, Pomona. Seller: Everett Realty LLC, Pomona. Property: 16 Kohut, Haverstraw. Amount: $650,000. Filed June 3.

609 Union LLC, Monsey. Seller 609 Union Road Associates LLC, Brooklyn. Property: 609 Union Road, New Hempstead. Amount: $620,000. Filed June 1.

Eidlisz, Rivka, Monroe. Seller: 132 Fullerton Avenue LLC, Newburgh. Property: 32 Fullerton Ave., Newburgh. Amount: $776,500. Filed June 1.

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Gondal Brothers LLC, Port Jervis. Seller: Thomas A. Portavona, Roseland, New Jersey and Jeffrey M. Faro, Wayne, New Jersey. Property: in Greenville. Amount: $600,000. Filed June 1. Grunfeld, Morris, Monsey. Seller: Prosa Ve Development Inc., Jericho. Property: 5 Ravenna Drive, Pomona. Amount: $375,000. Filed June 3. Hamburger, Yeshaye J., Spring Valley. Seller: 45 Polnoya LLC, Suffern. Property: 45 Polnoya Road, New Square. Amount: $530,000. Filed June 3.

Newburgh Properties LLC, Middletown. Seller: M&J Property Holdings LLC, Newburgh. Property: 69 Robinson Ave., Newburgh. Amount: $310,000. Filed June 2. Newman, Michael, Brooklyn. Seller: 93 South Madison Avenue LLC, Monsey. Property: 93 S. Madison Ave., Ramapo. Amount: $975,000. Filed June 4. Orchids Assets LLC, Florida. Seller: Wilmington Trust National Association, Chicago, Illinois. Property: 34 Highland Ave, Florida. Amount: $230,000. Filed June 1.

Holder, Deborah L., Bronx. Seller: 53 Silver Birch Lane LLC, Nanuet. Property: 53 Silver Birch Lane, Nanuet. Amount: $630,000. Filed June 2.

Peralta, Yaury C. and Franklin W. Cebellos Echavarria, West Haverstraw. Seller: Gurnee States LLC, Monsey. Property: 86 Coolidge St., Haverstraw. Amount: $330,000. Filed June 1.

Jamal, Omar, Pomona. Seller: Sadiqa Property LLC, Pomona. Property: 8 Crystal Hill Drive, Haverstraw. Amount: $265,000. Filed June 3.

Pond View Partners LLC, White Plains. Seller: Robin H. Winter, White Plains. Property: 8 Knoll Court, Fishkill. Amount: $500,000. Filed June 2.

Khal Chasidim of WH LLC, Montvale, New Jersey. Seller: Yisroel Cherns, Spring Valley. Property: 2 Deerwood Road, Wesley Hills. Amount: $530,000. Filed June 2.

Port Mackall LLC, Palisades. Seller: Rosemary P. Jennings, Big Indian. Property: 143-145 Washington Spring Road, Orangetown. Amount: $550,000. Filed June 2. S&S Produce Farms LLC, Goshen. Seller: Kathleen Cavallaro, Chester. Property: in Goshen. Amount: $121,000.

Kohn, Oscar and Bella Kohn, Brooklyn. Seller: 49 Ridge LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 49 Ridge Ave., Unit 101, Spring Valley. Amount: $910,000. Filed June 1. L & B Anger Management LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Larry E. Barnes, New Windsor. Property: in Cornwall-on-Hudson. Amount: $380,000. Filed June 3.

Safeguard Credit Counseling Services Inc., Northport. Seller: Fannie Mae, Dallas, Texas. Property: 231 S. Centerville Road, Wayayanda. Amount: $225,000. Filed June 3.

Lebron, Yeshaya and Idy Perl, Monsey. Seller: Viola Ventures LLC, Chestnut Ridge. Property: 2107 Corner St., Spring Valley. Amount: $309,000. Filed June 3.

Serra, Nicholas and Carly Serra, Newburgh. Seller: NCP Realty LLC, Nanuet. Property: 127 High Point Circle, Newburgh. Amount; $245,000. Filed June 2.

Live Your Best Realty LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Michael Hennessy, Baiting Hollow. Property: 119 Locust Lane, Newburgh. Amount: $140,000. Filed June 1.

Swan Hollow Construction LLC, Monroe. Seller: Torsoe Brothers Construction Corp., Montebello. Property: in New Windsor. Amount: $115,000.

Mech, Kathleen, Middletown. Seller: Western Orange Realty Inc., Port Jervis. Property: 99 Hudson St., Port Jervis. Amount: $175,000. Filed June 1.

Tagliamonti, Richard and Judy Vennee, Middletown. Seller: YYY Properties LLC, Chester. Property: 70 Winona Ave., Newburgh. Amount: $249,000. Filed June 3.

MNW Eahal Realty LLC, Monroe. Seller: Carmen M. Martinez, Middletown. Property: 14 Sunrise Drive, Middletown. Amount: $57,500. Filed June 1.

Vuono, Chantel, Newburgh. Seller: Ionic Properties LLC, Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania. Property: 48 Morris Ave., Newburgh. Amount: $215,000. Filed June 2.

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Zarate, Lorenzo and Reyna Zarate, Middletown. Seller: G&V Homes LLC, Middletown. Property: 69 Montgomery St., Orange. Amount: $210,000. Filed June 1.

JUDGMENTS Bogomilsky, Zvi H., Nanuet. $37,995.24 in favor of Rockland County Department of Social Services, Pomona. Filed June 3. Daly, James, New City. $11,825.18 in favor of Capital One Bank National Association, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed June 1. Dazulma, Alain, Garnerville. $3,046.63 in favor of Capital One Bank National Association, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed June 1. Delouya, Jack, Spring Valley. $5,188.90 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Virginia. Filed June 3. Erker, Steven, Mahopac. $500 in favor of Velocity investments LLC, Wall, New Jersey. Filed June 2. Fiorisi, David E., Brewster. $3,292.19 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 4. Fischer, Ari J., Monsey. $7,621.01 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Filed June 3. Hitchcock, John F., Mahopac. $1,823.06 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 3. JRC Services & Restoration LLC, Suffern. $6,966.95 in favor of Sunbelt Rentals Inc., Fort Mills, South Carolina. Filed June 3. Moore, Catherine, Red Hook. $2,195.34 in favor of Saint Peters Hospital, Albany. Filed June 1. Ralat, Erin, Congers. $5,783.18 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed June 1. Schlussel, Duvid, Airmont. $6,337.06 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed June 3. Smith, Gail, Carmel. $3,189.80 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 4.

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Facts & Figures Soto, Joselito, Putnam Valley. $5,528.22 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed June 2. Spitzer, Rachel, Monsey. $17,042.63 in favor of Capital One Bank National Association, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed June 1. Supreme Wood Floors Inc., Spring Valley. $135,880.37 in favor of Euler Hermes North America Insurance Co., Owings Mills, Maryland. Filed June 2. Thierman, Eric, Congers. $20,055.64 in favor of Velocity Investments LLC, Wall, New Jersey. Filed June 2.

NEW BUSINESSES

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

PARTNERSHIPS Connie’s Daycare Inc., 21 N. Walnut St., Beacon 12508, c/o Debra Rhodes, Nikki Johnson and Nicole Lawrence. Filed June 1. Deli and Island Breeze Restaurant, 180 Route 59, No.10, Spring Valley 10977, c/o Natacha Francois-Audain and Davidson Audain. Filed June 2.

Torah Outreach Project Inc., Monsey. $34,917.74 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed June 3.

Gil & Cantor P.C., 62 E. Main St., Wappingers Falls 12690, c/o Jay Stuart Cantor and Omer Gil. Filed May 31.

Truly Commerce LLC, Suffern. $25,271.91 in favor of Executive Financial Enterprises Inc., Hollywood, California. Filed June 3.

Kyle C. Van De Water, Esq., P.C., P.O. Box 112, Millbrook 12545, c/o Kyle Christian Van De Water. Filed May 31.

Vanleuven. John J., Pine Plains. $15,442.68 in favor of Ford Motor Credit Company LLC, Dearborn, Minnesota. Filed June 1.

Strategic Fathering Ministries, Inc., 28 Robert Drive, Hyde Park 12538, c/o Jay Cookingham, Daniel Cookingham and Sarah Cookingham. Filed June 4.

White, Angela, Nyack. $12,142.11 in favor of Capital One Bank National Association, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed June 1. Wisdom Center Inc., Cold Spring. $14,894.45 in favor of American Express National Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah. Filed June 4.

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Gina Realty Inc., as owner. $12,335.65 in favor of Vector Security Inc., Warrendale, Pennsylvania. Property: 453 Route 211 E. Crawford Road, Wallkill. Filed June 4.

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS 5 Star Unlimited Corp., P.O. Box 527, Highland Mills 10930, c/o Peter Devito. Filed June 1. 9W Wine and Liquor Inc., 5251 Route 9W, Newburgh 12550, c/o Kristie L. Delong. Filed June 1. 26TEW Inc., 3 Yoel Klein Blvd., No. 013, Monroe. C/o Joel Neuman. Filed June 1.

511 Flower West Haight Avenue Corp., 511 W. Haight Ave., Poughkeepsie 12603, c/o James Foder. Filed June 1.

Elite Electric NY Inc., P.O. Box 191, Harriman 10926, c/o Abraha, Schwartz. Filed June 1.

Miracles Consulting & Resources Inc., 25 Old Anvil Lane, Middletown 10940, c/o Veronica Wells. Filed June 1.

APT Holdings Inc., 14 Meadow St., Newburgh 12550, c/o Anthony Tarsio. Filed June 1.

Esther’s Heavenly Garden Inc., 99 Washington Ave., Suite 702, Albany 12210, c/o Miguel A. Cantero. Filed June 1.

Beautiful You One Inc., 400 Route 17, Suite 11, Monroe 10950, c/o Hong Wei Zhang. Filed June 1.

ESS 5, 17 Dowd St., Haverstraw 10927, c/o Anissa D. Slade. Filed June 1.

BHH Consulting Services LTD, 28 Foley Road, Warwick 10990, c/o Michael Silvestro. Filed June 1.

Five Towns Media, 321 Washington St., Tappan 10983, c/o Scott R. Waters. Filed June 2.

Buckingham Design Solutions Inc., 4 Lipa Friedman Lane, Unit 302, Monroe 10950, c/o Elyah Eigner. Filed June 1.

GIGI Spotlight Kitchen Inc., 65 Schneider Ave., Highland Falls 10928, c/o Gianny F. Sosa. Filed June 1.

Paradigm Heath Inc., 5 Apisson Trail, Highland Mills 10930, c/o Renee Gnisci. Filed June 1.

Capri Speech and Language Therapy Inc., 3 Nancy Court, Suite 5, Wappingers Falls 12590, c/o Susan Caprioli. Filed June 4.

Giron Transport, 43 Johnson St., Spring Valley 10977, c/o Ricardo Antonio Giron Martinez. Filed June 1.

Perrier’s Reliable Services Inc., 217 E. End Road, Wappinger Falls 12590, c/o Keisha Perrier. Filed June 2.

Gum Stories, 57 Ludlow Lane, Palisades 10964, c/o Morrie Brown. Filed June 3. J H Professional Tailor Corp., 1582 Route 9, Unit 11, Wappingers Falls 12590, c/o Steven Weiss. Filed May 31.

Ping K. Yap CPA, 26 Parkway Drive, South Orangeburg 10962, c/o Kok Ping Yap. Filed June 2.

Caputo Management Inc., 12 Hudson Valley Professional Plaza, Newburgh 12550, c/o Henry Obadiah. Filed June 1. Chapman NY Corp., 3 Prides Xing, Washingtonville 10992, c/o Steven Weiss. Filed June 1. Casa De Las Empanadas Inc., 133 Palmer St., Brentwood 11717, c/o Erica P. Guevara. Filed June 1. Chevron Marketing Inc., 20 Chevron Road, Unit 301, Monroe 10950, c/o Eliezer Gelb. Filed June 1. CR Cleaning Performance Inc., 407 Main St., Apartment 9, Poughkeepsie 12601, c/o Angel Castro. Filed May 31. Ego Death Entertainment Corp., 1967 Wehrle Drive, Suite 1, No. 086, Buffalo 14221, c/o Lovette Dobson. Filed June 3.

Joy Farm Inc., 510 Prosperous Valley Road, Middletown 10940, c/o Soon Ja Lee. Filed June 1. KC Contracting NY Corp., 12 D A Weider Blvd., Unit 203, Monroe 10950, c/o Kalmen E. Kohn. Filed June 1. Majek Wans Logistics Inc., 31 Lindbergh Place, Poughkeepsie 12603, c/o Dwan A. Scafe. Filed May 31. Mami & Ana Inc., 3 Sunset Court, Goshen 10924, c/o Diane M. Damiano. Filed June 1.

Moddled Inc., 17 Filmore Court, No. 003, Monroe 10950, c/o Shloma Y. Sandel. Filed June 1. On Target Supports Inc., 51 Forest Road, Unit 316 375, Monroe 10950, c/o Chaney Stark. Filed June 1. Orane Tech Service Inc., 21 Story Road, Newburgh 12550, c/o Orane Bremmer. Filed June 1.

Machne Yedidois Inc., 51 Forest Road, Unit 316 375, Monroe 10950, c/o Chaney Stark. Filed June 1. Megan Shea Enterprises Inc., 140 Red Mills Road, Mahopac 10541, c/o Kristie L. Delong. Filed June 1. Mountain View Suites Corp., P.O. Box 637, Harriman 10926, c/o Mark Fuchs. Filed June 1. NYC Construction, 280 S. Mountain Road, New City 10956, c/o Haim Attar. Filed June 4. Ramirez Taxi, 7 Yorkshire Drive, Suffern 10901, Carlos Eduardo Ramirez Ibarra. Filed June 3.

Rhino Towing Inc., 94 Brola Road, Middletown 10940, c/o Lisa Mulshine. Field June 1. Rhonda L. D’Agostino Inc., 60 Countryside Court, Middletown 10941, c/o Scott J. Schuster. Filed June 1. RK Roofing, Inc., 1465 Route 22, Wingdale 12594, c/o Scott J. Schuster. Filed June 2. RYBST Corp., 4 School St., Middletown 10940, c/o Abraham Schwartz. Filed June 1. Sarubbi Main Holdings, Inc., 10 Charles Colman Blvd., Pawling 12564, c/o Andrew Sarubbi. Filed June 3. Sar Uny Corp., 40 Mulberry St., Suite 501, Middletown 10940, c/o Alter M. Zellermaier. Filed June 1. Twin Oaks Sand & Gravel Corp., 216 Barmore Road, LaGrangeville 12540, c/o Omer Gil. Filed June 4. Universal Munchies Inc., 41 Dolson Ave., Suite 3A, Middletown 10940, c/o Mohammed Saeed. Filed June 1. Universal Snack Box Inc., 41 Dolson Ave., Suite 3A, Middletown 10940, c/o Mohammed Saeed. Filed June 1. VGF Management SAS, Corp., 574 Route 416, Montgomery 12549, c/o Vilma E. Fitzpatrick. Filed June 1. WellCrew Management Inc., P.O. Box 2384, Monroe 10949, c/o William Zayac. Filed June 1.

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BUILDING PERMITS Commercial Ahluwalia Siddhart, Greenwich, contractor for Ahluwalia Siddhart. Construct in-ground swimming pool, spa and safety barrier at 8 Sherwood Farm Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed April 2021. Anderson, Carolyn H., Greenwich, contractor for Carolyn H. Anderson. Renovate game house at 138 Clapboard Ridge Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $120,000. Filed April 2021.

mounted automobile electrical charging stations at 677 Washington Blvd., Unit 81, Stamford. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed April 28. Marini, Vincent, contractor for Rooster LLC. Demolish the existing interior walls as per the drawings at 1100 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $19,000. Filed April 19. Miranda, Lisa, contractor for Broad and Summer Streets Building LLP. Install wall sign and two canopies at 275 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed April 12.

Cutler Road LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Cutler Road LLC. Construct pool cabana at 86 Cutler Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed April 2021.

Miranda, Lisa, contractor for 316 Courtland Realty LLC. Perform interior alterations to create tenant fit-out for advanced therapy at 316 Courtland Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $110,000. Filed April 23.

Demoura, Charles, Fairfield, contractor for Wag LLC. Construct in-ground swimming pool, spa and safety barrier at 11 Partridge Hollow Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $135,000. Filed April 2021.

Miranda, Lisa, contractor for 1266 Main Street Stamford LLC. Renovate interior of existing office space at 1266 E. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $98,000. Filed April 20.

Grunow Builders Inc., Darien, contractor for Douglas Friedman. Construct a new pool house at 7 Byron Road, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $118,000. Filed April 2021.

Miranda, Lisa, contractor for Grove St Stamford LLC. Repair and replace concrete stairs and railings at 114 Grove St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $28,000. Filed April 15.

Kevin O’Brien Design LLC, Cos Cob, contractor for Steven Korian. Remodel kitchen, extend into dining room at 2 Jenifer Lane, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $95,000. Filed April 2021. Malki, Amal, contractor for Stamford Washington Office LLC. Demolish United Parcel Service equipment and space on the first floor at 677 Washington Blvd., Unit B1, Stamford. Estimated cost: $90,000. Filed April 6. Malki, Amal, contractor for Stamford Washington Office LLC. Install four wall-

Miranda, Lisa, contractor for 80 Prospect Street Partners LLC. Perform interior alterations for future tenant at 80 Prospect St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed April 28. Miranda, Lisa, contractor for Young Israel of Stamford Inc. Install tent for services, no electrical required, at 69 Oaklawn Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,800. Filed April 20. Miranda, Lisa, contractor for 108 Prospect Street LLC. Install tent in parking lot for outside dining at 108 Prospect St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $32,000. Filed April 26.

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Nejame & Sons of Danbury, Danbury, contractor for Richard C. Curtin. Construct above-ground pool and safety devices at 16 Limerick Place, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed April 2021.

Costa Construction, Bridgeport, contractor for 230 Byram Shore Road. Build a generator platform at 230 Byram Shore Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed April 2021.

Quested Consulting, LLC Katie Wagner, contractor for JNB Properties LLC. Demolish and reduce to core office at 1100 Bedford St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $24,212. Filed April 15.

Dietz, John H. and Carol A. Dietz, Greenwich, contractor for John H. Dietz and Carol A. Dietz. Renovate three bathrooms and half bath and remodel kitchen in condo, Unit 3 at 121 W. Lyon Farm Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $71,000. Filed April 2021.

Quested Consulting LLC Katie Wagner, contractor for Landmark Square 1-6 LLC. Furnish and install one new 100-gallon tank for existing generator. De-commission the existing belly tank on the existing generator at 101 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $139,000. Filed April 30. Rabco, contractor for Rabco. Renovate first floor for retail use at 592 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed April 7. Shoreline Pools Inc., Stamford, contractor for Ahluwalia Siddhart. Construct four-foot-high retaining wall at 8 Sherwood Farm Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed April 2021. Signature Pools, Norwalk, contractor for 267 Riverside Ave. Construct in-ground swimming pool, spa and safety barrier at 267 Riverside Ave., Riverside. Estimated cost: $120,000. Filed April 2021. Wallach, Michael, Stamford, contractor for Daniel L. Romanello. Construct in-ground swimming pool, spa and safety barrier at 46 Byram Shore Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed April 2021.

Residential 37 Fairway LLC, Greenwich, contractor for 37 Fairway LLC. Add approximately 900 square feet to living space at 37 Fairway Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed April 2021.

Home Energy Repair LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Courtney S. Day. Remove existing roof and re-roof. Install water and ice barrier and provide for proper ventilation at 34 Edgewater Drive, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $16,124. Filed April 2021. Home Energy Repair LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Francis J. Neeson and Carol H. Neeson. Remove existing roof and re-roof. Install water and ice barrier and provide for proper ventilation at 29 Mianus View Terrace, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $15,966. Filed April 2021. Home Energy Repair LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Marni Friedenberg. Remove existing roof and re-roof. Install water and ice barrier and provide for proper ventilation at 35 Crawford Terrace, Riverside. Estimated cost: $11,800. Filed April 2021. Home Energy Repair LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Laurie A. Tropiano. Remove existing roof and re-roof. Install water and ice barrier and provide for proper ventilation at 16 Ben Cottage Road, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $18,500. Filed April 2021. Mackey, James M., Greenwich, contractor for Augusta Perrin. Renovate kitchen, master bedroom and bathroom, install electric heat mats and build new fireplace at 37 Stag Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $300.000. Filed April 2021.

Malves Construction, Bridgeport, contractor for 45 Winthrop Drive LLC. Construct wood-frame residence with finished basement, attached two-car garage and frontand rear-covered porches at 45 Winthrop Drive, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000,000. Filed April 2021. Mateusiak, Bob, contractor for Ray Pagliarulo. Install vinyl siding on entire house, including all accessories, insulation, window trim and soffits at 47 Bridge St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $36,900. Filed April 13. Mayne Construction LLC, Newtown, contractor for Lindsay Hoyle. Remodel kitchen, construct new powder room and convert bedroom to a new master bathroom at 76 Milbank Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $90.000. Filed April 2021. McCarthy Kenneth, et al., contractor for Kenneth McCarthy, et al. Change floor plan for master bedroom and bath, enclose existing screened-in porch and renovate existing bathroom at 64 Linwood Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $38,855. Filed April 21. McCauley, Sean, contractor for Shana M. and Philip L. Foglia, et al. Renovate existing master bathroom at 88 Saddle Hill Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed April 20. Milbank Builders LLC, Stamford, contractor for Stuart Brown and Ash Brown. Cover porch in back of house at 5 Martin Dale, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed April 2021. Miranda, Lisa, contractor for Robert and Barbara Rosenthal, et al. Install new generator and propane tank at 68 Saddle Hill Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed April 19. Miranda, Lisa, contractor for Shannon L. Hopkins. Finish attic space and include new insulation, subfloor, windows, electrical and drywall at 2784 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $46,000. Filed April 16.

Miranda, Lisa, contractor for Jianbo Tian and Wang Xiaoye, et al. Redo kitchen and bathroom, upgrade electrical service and new structural beam at 193 Mill Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $47,000. Filed April 14. Mirkov, John, contractor for Dawn Fernandes, et al. Install a 12’ x 30’ in-ground swimming pool with automatic safety cover and related equipment at 107 Davenport Drive, Stamford. Estimated Cost: $86,860. Filed April 5. Morley, Barbara, contractor for Todd and Alyson Schroeder, et al. Place roof-mounted photovoltaic system at 287 Silver Hill Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $41,687. Filed April 29. Morley, Barbara, contractor for Chanell T. Smith and Carol Jennings, et al. Place roof-mounted photovoltaic system at 68 Woodbury Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $46,406. Filed April 26. Munoz, Oscar, contractor for Oscar U. Munoz and Heidi M. Cifuentes, et al. Place siding at 1114 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed April 27. Murphy, Timothy, contractor for Angelica S. Keating. Perform a roof replacement at 115 Top Gallant Road, Unit 1, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,800. Filed April 19. Murphy, Timothy, contractor for Bryan S. Pantages, et al. Perform a roof replacement at 49 Top Gallant Road, Unit 19, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,800. Filed April 19. Murphy, Timothy, contractor for Anthony J. Conte. Perform a roof replacement at 643 W. Hill Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,900. Filed April 20. Nalepka, Kevin and Mau Nalepka, Greenwich, contractor for Kevin and Mau Nalepka. Convert basement nonfunctioning halfbath to a full bath at 16 Wessels Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed April 2021.

Facts & Figures Nielsen, Mark, contractor for Katherine D. Gesualdi. Supply and install air-cooled generator, propane fueled with necessary permits at 690 Riverbank Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed April 28.

Perri, John, contractor for Yanjing Wang and Deane Wang, et al. Install a Generac generator with transfer switch and above- ground propane tanks at 55 Old Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed April 9.

Przypek, Kevin, contractor for Casper J. and Lucille Cafolla, et al. Install a Generac air-cooled generator and connect to natural gas at 28 Robin Hood Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,800. Filed April 6.

O’Brien, Kris, contractor for Geoffrey R. Hilton. Install new generator and natural gas power source at 29 Bertmor Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed April 27.

Perri, John, contractor for Mark A. and Geraldine Moore, et al. Install a Generac generator with transfer switch mounted in garage and connect to existing propane tank at 166 E. Middle Patent Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,200. Filed April 28.

Przypek, Kevin, contractor for Michael Oday Noyes Trust. Install a Generac air-cooled stand-by generator and connect to existing natural gas at 95 Intervale Road, Unit 12, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,400. Filed April 6.

Perri, John, contractor for Andrew Pennella and Jane Kaufman, et al. Install a Generac generator with transfer switch and connect to two above-ground propane tanks at 24 Fairway Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,100. Filed April 29.

Quesited Consulting LLC, Katie Wagner, contractor for Daniel and Sarah D. Popescu, et al. Renovate entrance, mudroom, kitchen and bathroom and move laundry room to second floor, at 66 Briarwood Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed April 5.

Pinedo, Raul, contractor for Sean M. James and Jean M. Mondesir-James, et al. Install vinyl siding over existing wood siding, renovate kitchen with new cabinets, ceramic floor, countertop and two folding doors, baseboard and casing at 86 Snow Crystal Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $49,628. Filed April 6.

Quesited Consulting LLC, Katie Wagner, contractor for Paola Mallozzi. Legalize finished basement with recreational, game and exercise rooms; full bath, wine room, closets, two fireplaces, rough plumbing only for two sinks for future wet bars at 52 Heming Way, Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed April 23.

Pinto, Peter, contractor for David Hogan. Install in-ground swimming pool at 361 Janes Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $71,000. Filed April 30.

Quintero, Marlen, contractor for Marlen S. Quintero. Demolish and replace existing front porch subfloor, remove existing windows, replace front-of-house siding to match other existing siding at 108 Colonial Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,200. Filed April 23.

O’Brien, Kris, contractor for Frederick and Linnie Pickering, et al. Install new generator with gas tank for fueling at 2899 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed April 6. Paccone, Nicholas, contractor for Nicholas A. and Sara E. Paccone, et al. Install a deck at 41 Meadowpark Avenue East, Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,500. Filed April 27. Paredes, Juan, contractor for James Henderson and Elizabeth Willard, et al. Reconstruct staircase from first to second floor and other interior layout modifications to create new closet under staircase, relocate door and place new recessed lights throughout the home at 15 Sun Dance Circle, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed April 30. Passaniti, Anthony, contractor for Walter and Sandra Pasquel, et al. Remove existing roof and replace at 46 Terrace Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,250. Filed April 30. Pecora Brothers Inc., Greenwich, contractor for Britta and Peter Szekrenyessy. Construct a modular one-bedroom unit in Building 2 at 4 Orchard St., Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $350,000. Filed April 2021. Pellegrini, Michael, contractor for Michael Pellegrini. Replace front door at 15 Burwood Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed April 22. Pelton, Stephen, contractor for John H. and Linda S. Chapman, et al. Place roof- mounted sun power modules mounted on invisimount racking with flashing at 44 Canfield Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,800. Filed April 28.

Parchal, Andrew, contractor for Lucio Gaia and Mary Lee, et, al. Replace existing roof at 1156 RockRimmon Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $21,000. Filed April 23. Parchal, Andrew, contractor for Jessie A. Reda, et al. Replace roof and gutters at 337 Mayapple Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $35,500. Filed April 27. Przypek, Kevin, contractor for Brenda H. Kennedy. Install a Generac air-cooled generator connected to natural gas at 95 Interval Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,400. Filed April 6.

Radko, Zoriana, contractor for Zachary Savona. Residential rooftop solar installation at 19 Center Terrace, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,414. Filed April 1. Rich & John Complete Chimney, Woodburry, contractor for Simon and Sandra Hurst. Install freestanding wood stove to comply with manufacturer’s directions at 34 Hearthstone Drive, Riverside. Estimated cost: $4,977. Filed April 2021. Rios, Cesar, contractor for Grzegorz and Krystyna Dabek, et al. Re-roof 33 Pony Trail Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $21,850. Filed April 9.

Rogers, Chad, contractor for Jeffrey J. and Esperanza Teasdale. Furnish and install a Generac generator on pool-equipment slab with whole house automatic transfer switch. Generator will be powered by existing propane at 195 Slice Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,750. Filed April 1. Romaniello, Richard, contractor for Richard Romaniello. Install a new HVAC system, upgrade kitchen and bathroom with new fixtures and finishes and replace existing windows at 66 Upland Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed April 15. Sollecito, Louis, Valley Stream, New York, contractor for Louis Sollecito. Replace kitchen cabinets and remodel bathroom at 7 River Road, Unit 310, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed April 2021. Wernert Associateds LLC, Cos Cob, contractor for Russell F. Graham. Construct front-porch cover at 9 Osee Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,200. Filed April 2021.

COURT CASES Bridgeport Superior Court Altema, Storsky, et al, Norwich. Filed by Elliott Navarro, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller & Morilla LLC, Startford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBTCV-21-6105285-S. Filed April 7. Berrios, Alicia, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Joanes Denoe, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Pickel Law Firm LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBTCV-21-6105324-S. Filed April 8.

Pozo, et al, Guilford. Filed by Elizabeth Lanna, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gould Law Group LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-21-6105455-S. Filed April 15. Rowland, Christine, Ansonia. Filed by Kevin Holmes, Ansonia. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cooper Sevillano LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBTCV-21-6105367-S. Filed April 9. Yuanjun Nail Spa LLC, et al, Flushing, New York. Filed by Elizabeth Negron, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Paul Joseph Ganim, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff entered the defendant’s premises as an invitee and requested a pedicure. The defendants’ employee placed a wrap around the plaintiff’s foot and immediately she felt pain and a burning sensation. As a result, the plaintiff suffered injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBTCV-21-6105399-S. Filed April 13.

Danbury Superior Court Danbury Board of Education, et al, Danbury. Filed by Michael Bento, Brookfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Alan Barry & Associates, Danbury. Action: the plaintiff paid a fee to the defendant to play soccer games that it organized. During the course of the game, the plaintiff kicked the ball and pivoted on his foot and fell down into an unpadded football blocking sled and sustained serious injuries on his wrist and became ineligible for a full four-year scholarship. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-216039099-S. Filed April 21.

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Finelli, Elizabeth A., Danbury. Filed by Annamaria Almonte, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-21-6038718-S. Filed March 10. James River Insurance Co., Richmond, Virginia. Filed by Emad Malo, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: David Laudano, Startford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by another driver and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. This driver didn’t have sufficient automobile insurance to fairly compensate the plaintiff who then submitted a claim for underinsured motorist coverage benefits against the defendant. The defendant was notified and has failed to compensate the plaintiff fairly. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-21-6039075-S. Filed April 19. Meira Santos, Ana Paula, et al, Danbury. Filed by Benia Thomas, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: McCoy & McCoy LLC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-21-6038723-S. Filed March 11. Morrison, Jacqueline, Danbury. Filed by Dawn P. Murphy, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Collins Hannafin PC, Danbury Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-21-6038629-S. Filed March 2.

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Facts & Figures Stamford Superior Court Boyd Jr., Michael E., Norwalk. Filed by Capital One Bank NA, Richmond, Virginia. Plaintiff’s attorney: London & London, Newington. Action: The plaintiff is a banking association that the defendant used for a credit account agreeing to make payments for goods and services. The defendant failed to make payments. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FST-CV21-6051324-S. Filed April 15. Brown, Paula, et al, Cos Cob. Filed by Kimberly Monticelli, White Plains, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: David N Sloan, Garden City, New York. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by another driver and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The driver didn’t have sufficient automobile insurance to fairly compensate the plaintiff who then called for underinsured motorist coverage benefits against the defendant. The defendant was notified and has failed to compensate the plaintiff fairly. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-21-6051411-S. Filed April 22. Latella, Frank A., Wilton. Filed by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, New York, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zwicker and Associates PC, Enfield. Action: The plaintiff is a banking association with which the defendant entered into a loan agreement and agreed to make payments. The defendant failed to make payments. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FST-CV-21-6051163-S. Filed April 5. McDowell, Abigail A., Greenwich. Filed by Susanna Mandel-Mantello, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Pickel Law Firm LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff was walking with her dog, when she was attacked by the defendant’s dog without any provocation. As a result the plaintiff suffered injuries on her face. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-21-6051667-S. Filed May 10.

Weech, Anthony, et al, Stamford. Filed by Romario Marcellus, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Goff Law Group LLC, West Hartford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-21-6051336-S. Filed April 16.

Umrao, Banetta D., Fairfield. Seller: SSM Builders LLC, Trumbull. Property: 231 Sterling St., Fairfield. Amount: $673,000. Filed May 7.

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Arestia, James and Vivian Arestia, Hoboken, New Jersey, Seller: John Salerno, Fairfield. Property: 1271 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,200,000. Filed May 3.

Berry, Adam and Amber Berry, New Canaan. Seller: 4Sitalia LLC, Greenwich. Property: Cottontail Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2,275,000. Filed May 3.

Bartlett, Christopher and Anne Wolf, Fairfield. Seller: Michael Fisher, Fairfield. Property: 97 Myren St., Fairfield. Amount: $1,600,000. Filed May 4.

Camelot Drive LLC, Cos Cob. Seller: Robert T. Gaynor, Stamford. Property: 99 Old Barn Road West, Stamford. Amount: $325,000. Filed May 3.

Brown, Leah P. and Daniel N. Freshman, Norwalk. Seller: Pamela B. Speed and Malcolm V. Speed, Norwalk. Property: 4 Spar Road, Norwalk. Amount: $820,000. Filed May 5.

Likvornik, Aleksey and Yulia Likvornik, Stamford. Seller: Sunshine Management LLC, Old Greenwich. Property: 60 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford. Amount: $131,500. Filed May 6. Lion’s Courage Corp., Redding. Seller: Martin Brunk, Sheffield, Massachusetts. Property: 320 Partridge Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $1,075,000. Filed May 7. Montauk Mocha LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Hayven LLC, Southport. Property: 181 Old Post Road, Southport. Amount: $1,540,000. Filed May 4. Nigam, Saurabh and Surbhi Golchha, Stamford. Seller: Greatview LLC, Stamford. Property: 27 Terrace Place, Unit 6, Stamford. Amount: $630,000. Filed May 4. North Street Greenwich LLC, Stamford. Seller: North Street Real Estate LLC, Stamford. Property: 779, 781 and 783 North St., Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed May 6. Sanders, Jordan A. and Elizabeth M. Sanders, Greenwich. Seller: 20 Dewart LLC, Greenwich. Property: 20 Dewart Road, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed May 5. Twin Oaks Trust, Greenwich. Seller: Donald J. Casturo and Tiffany A. Burnette, Greenwich. Property: 65 Clapboard Ridge Road, Greenwich. Amount: $7,495,000. Filed May 6.

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Residential Alvarez, Eliana, Norwalk. Seller: Melissa L. Bryant, Norwalk. Property: 144 Main St., Unit 10, Norwalk. Amount: $279,000. Filed May 4.

Buckley, Annette A., Stamford. Seller: Milan Pribelsky, Norwalk. Property: 19 Juhasz Road, Norwalk. Amount: $680,000. Filed May 3. Dawkins, Darren, Stamford. Seller: Olga Lilke Rybl and Vlad Rybl, Stamford. Property: 237 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 10, Stamford. Amount: $390,000. Filed May 7. De La Garza Gossler, Marcelo and Alejandra Morales Trevino, Old Greenwich. Seller: Augustus John Steinthal, Greenwich. Property: 32 Coach Lamp Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1,750,000. Filed May 7. DiBiase, Craig, Tappan, New York. Seller: Eleanor Dinitz, Fairfield. Property: 450 Center St., Unit 3, Fairfield. Amount: $750,000. Filed May 6. Eagan, Deborah, New Canaan. Seller: Madeleine D’Ambrosio, Southport. Property: 240 Harbor Road, Fairfield. Amount: $2,570,000. Filed May 5. Friedman, Elliot and Susana Sabogal, Old Greenwich. Seller: Brian Joseph Pastor and Jennie Ann Pastor, Winnetka, Illinois. Property: 49 Benjamin St., Old Greenwich. Amount: $3,375,000. Filed May 4.

Galitzine, Christine H., Riverside. Seller: Carina I. Calia and Fabio Calia, New Canaan. Property: Unit 2B, Miller’s Crossing, Greenwich. Amount: $819,000. Filed May 3. Goodfriend, Michael Gabriel and Nancy Rodriguez, New York, New York. Seller: Matthew J. Smith and Andrea Tabbs-Smith, Norwalk. Property: 77 Perry Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $710,000. Filed May 5. Goodwin, James, Greenwich. Seller: Julie Creighton and Ian Creighton, New York, New York. Property: 3 Woodland Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1,425,000. Filed May 5. Gray, Simon John and Sally Elizabeth Gray, Riverside. Seller: Malcolm Pobjoy and Ruth Sreenan, Riverside. Property: 35 Dawn Harbor Lane, Riverside. Amount: $4,025,000. Filed May 5. Hernandez, Hector A., Stamford. Seller: Lisanne Bjordal, Stamford. Property: 1 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 16C, Stamford. Amount: $310,000. Filed May 6. Hodgkinson, Christian and Jessica Hodgkinson, Oxford, United Kingdom. Seller: Kim Z. Montello, Stamford. Property: 445 Roxbury Road, Stamford. Amount: $1,225,000. Filed May 6. Hracyk, Tracie A., Stamford. Seller: Edward Hanley, Stamford. Property: 154 Cold Spring Road, Unit 66, Stamford. Amount: $292,000. Filed May 3.

Li, Ling and Shen He, Westport. Seller: Shannon Leduc, Bondurant, Wyoming. Property: Unit 119, Sunnyridge Condominium, Fairfield. Amount: $222,000. Filed May 7.

Santana, Sulika, Bronx, New York. Seller: Matthew Taylor, Belmont, Massachusetts. Property: 45 Stuart Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $285,000. Filed May 4.

Lowe, Michael W., Stamford. Seller: Scott C. James, Stamford. Property: 37 Woodway Road, Unit B5, Stamford. Amount: $262,000. Filed May 3.

Schweitzer, Beth and Kevin Schweitzer, Weston. Seller: Arlene S. O’Reilly, Bonita Springs, Florida. Property: 567 S. Benson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $997,500. Filed May 5.

Marku, Palush, Katarina Marku and Arbnor Marku Stamford. Seller: Joseph Galluzzo and Maria Isabella Galluzzo, Stamford. Property: 121 Carriage Drive, Stamford. Amount: $800,000. Filed May 5. McCluskey, Jessica, Greenwich. Seller: Selena Najman, Greenwich. Property: 2 Homestead Lane, Unit 407, Greenwich. Amount: $510,000. Filed May 7.

Steffens, David Kenneth and Karen A. Marino, Monroe. Seller: Siobhan Borger and James Borger, Fairfield. Property: 1233 S. Pine Creek Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,283,000. Filed May 3. Stinton, Kaitlyn, Trumbull. Seller: Ankur Sharma and Mohini Sharma, Natick, Massachusetts. Property: 97 Richards Ave., Unit A10, Norwalk. Amount: $285,000. Filed May 5.

Mulcare, Robert W. and Lori Piranian Mulcare, Greenwich. Seller: Alberto Chelsara and Silvia Galiasso, Greenwich. Property: 78 Rockwood Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $0. Filed May 3.

Wardell, Christine, Cos Cob. Seller: Michael Kristof, Stamford. Property: 73 Harbor Drive, Unit 415, Stamford. Amount: $490,000. Filed May 4.

Muminovic, Medina and Suco Muminovic, Stamford. Seller: Jacqueline Hargraves, Stamford. Property: Unit 21-B-4, Second Fairlawn Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $187,500. Filed May 4.

Weber, Paul S. and Audrey L. Weber, Hamilton, Ohio. Seller: Steven Schlitten and Amanda Schlitten, Southington. Property: 14 Lockwood Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $500,000. Filed May 3.

O’Gorman, Niamh and Kevin Liniger, Stamford. Seller: Sheila M. Dravis, Fairfield. Property: 1194 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Amount: $421,000. Filed May 6.

Williams, Racquel, Norwalk. Seller: Henry J. Stefanowicz and Melissa L. Stefanowicz, Stamford. Property: 24 Old Trolley Way, Norwalk. Amount: $549,900. Filed May 3.

Ingalls, Catherine, Greenwich. Seller: Shuku S. Hahn, Greenwich. Property: Unit III-E, 1 Milbank, Greenwich. Amount: $765,000. Filed May 4.

Parlaghy, Ariadna and Gonzalo Luzuriaga, Riverside. Seller: Euchung Ung and Jennifer A. Dayton, Riverside. Property: 18 Leonard Ave., Riverside. Amount: $988,000. Filed May 7.

Jean, Sophia Lynn, Bridgeport. Seller: Eugene F. Scarangella and Sylvia A. Scarangella, Norwalk. Property: 80 County St., Unit 1F, Norwalk. Amount: $175,000. Filed May 3.

Poziumschi, Paul, Scarsdale, New York. Seller: Thomas L. Beneville and Holly A. Beneville, Greenwich. Property: 33 Bote Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1,850,000. Filed May 7.

Kathein, Marietta, Fairfield. Seller: Mark Gilmore, Lisa M. Gilmore and Laura Carlucci, Southbury. Property: 200 Glengarry Road, Fairfield. Amount: $370,000. Filed May 4.

Qiu, Alan and Keni Mou, White Plains, New York. Seller: Aniruddha R. Mahale and Monica Mahale, New Canaan. Property: 95 Hemlock Drive, Stamford. Amount: $619,000. Filed May 5.

LaBerge, Laura J., Stamford. Seller: Ziying Li and Shu Zhang, Scarsdale, New York. Property: Unit 1, Colonial Court, Stamford. Amount: $620,000. Filed May 6.

Rahim, Mohammad and Jasmin Akther, Stamford. Seller: Jose Perez and Alejandra Perez, Stamford. Property: 34 Bonner St., Stamford. Amount: $600,000. Filed May 5.

Yurkofsky, Sabrina E. and Jose A. Rijo, Fairfield. Seller: Maria Rua O’Connor, Fairfield. Property: 160 Morehouse Highway, Fairfield. Amount: $695,000. Filed May 7.

FORECLOSURES LeCompte, Denise E. A., et al. Creditor: Retained Realty Inc, New York, New York. Property: 1375 King St., Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed April 27. Morales, Xiomara L., Creditor: Reliant Loan Servicing LLC, Chicago, Illinois. Property: 43 Ingleside Ave., Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed May 6.

Facts & Figures MORTGAGES Alon, Eyal and Meirav Habad, Greenwich, by Nicola Corea. Lender: Quicken Loans LLC, 1050 Woodwar Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 14 Clover Place, Cos Cob. Amount: $650,000. Filed April 27. Anderson, Wyatt D. and Mauren J. Anderson, Fairfield, by Nathaniel W. Shipp. Lender: Garden State Home Loans Inc., 2091 Springdale Road, Suite 16, Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Property: 87 Fairmount Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $465,750. Filed May 7. Arestia, Vivian and James Arestia, Fairfield, by Daniel T. Murtha. Lender: TD Bank NA, 2035 Limestone Road, Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 1271 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,620,000. Filed May 3. Atkin, Paul, Norwalk, by Jan A. Costello. Lender: Ethan Atkin, 7 Clarendon Ave., Montpelier, Vermont. Property: 39 Comstock Hill Road, Norwalk. Amount: $20,000. Filed May 7. Beneventano, Thomas and Janet M. Beneventano, Stamford, by Nicola Corea. Lender: Quicken Loans LLC, 1050 Woodwar Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 20 Davenport Farm Lane East, Stamford. Amount: $331,000. Filed May 4. Bien, Ryan Philip and Patricia Jean Bien, Stamford, by Tamara L. Peterson. Lender: William Raveis Mortgage LLC, 7 Trap Falls Road, Shelton. Property: 285 Hunting Ridge Road, Stamford. Amount: $515,675. Filed May 5. Breban, Adriana M. and Nicolae Breban, Fairfield, by Michael R. Lowitt. Lender: Nationwide Mortgage Bankers Inc., 68 S. Service Road, Suite 400, Melville, New York. Property: 366 Marlborough Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $324,800. Filed May 4. Burke, Margaret A., Norwalk, by Alexander Rucloch. Lender: Reliance First Capital LLC, 201 Old Country Road, Suite 205, Melville, New York. Property: 1 Wolfpit Ave., Apt. 4, Norwalk. Amount: $220,000. Filed May 6.

Camillo, Alan and Emily Camillo, Stamford, by Loretta F. Glazier. Lender: Quicken Loans LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 135 Woodridge Drive South, Stamford. Amount: $426,157. Filed May 3.

Henry, Eric C. and Lindsay J. Henry, Fairfield, by John S. Demetre. Lender: US Bank National Association, 4801 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 35 Rose Hill Road, Southport. Amount: $932,000. Filed May 5.

Lahaussois, Dominique, Greenwich, by Seth J. Arnowitz. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 3050 Highland Pkwy., Fourth floor, Downers Grove, Illinois. Property: 21 Deer Park Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $4,014,075. Filed April 29.

Chin, Susan, Greenwich, by Steven W. Russo. Lender: Quicken Loans LLC, 1050 Woodwar Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 49 Long Meadow Road, Riverside. Amount: $400,000. Filed April 26.

Henson, Ruqqiya and Richard Henson, Stamford, by Stephen J. Schelz. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, 6850 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio. Property: 151 Courtland Ave., Apt. 4F, Stamford. Amount: $251,275. Filed May 5.

Levin, Maria, Stamford, by Nicola Corea. Lender: Quicken Loans LLC, 1050 Woodwar Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 206 W. Haviland Lane, Stamford. Amount: $595,000. Filed May 3.

Schwartz, Iris and Abraham Schwartz, Greenwich, by Christian W. Bujdud. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 70 Riverdale Ave., Apt 1004, Greenwich. Amount: $562,500. Filed April 28.

MacNab, James Riley and Stephanie H. MacNab, Greenwich, by Jeremy E. Kaye. Lender: First Republic Bank, 111 Pine St., San Francisco, California. Property: 5 Knollwood Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1,938,750. Filed April 28.

Somma, Carmine and Virgen Milagros Carrasquillo, Stamford, by Donald E. Wetmore. Lender: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd., Dallas, Texas. Property: 20 King St., Stamford. Amount: $450,207. Filed May 6.

Monterisi, Francis J. and Darlan R. Monterisi, Greenwich, by Jeremy E, Kaye. Lender: First Republic Bank, 111 Pine St., San Francisco, California. Property: 171 Cognewaugh Road, Cos Cob. Amount: $2,775,000. Filed April 27.

Tejeda-Maldonado, Carolina, Norwalk, by Edwin Camacho. Lender: United Wholesale Mortgage LLC, 585 South Blvd. Pontiac, Michigan. Property: 1 Genoa St., Norwalk. Amount: $135,000. Filed May 4.

Munoz, Adjany Johana and Sergio Munoz, Greenwich, by Frank J. MacPhail. Lender: Guaranteed Rate Inc., 3940 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, Illinois. Property: 565 River Road, Cos Cob. Amount: $646,000. Filed April 30.

Urban, David, Stamford, by Felisa Teamer. Lender: Everett Financial Inc., 14801 Quorum Drive, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas. Property: 300 Broad St., Apt. 808, Stamford. Amount: $158,200. Filed May 4.

Conway, Anne-Marie and Timothy P. Conway, Fairfield, by Juan M. Dilone. Lender: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd., Dallas, Texas. Property: 224 Pratt St., Fairfield. Amount: $711,540. Filed May 3. Dave, Durgesh and Prerana Dave. Fairfield, by Donald E. Wetmore. Lender: Amerisave Mortgage Corp., 8 Piedmont Center, Suite 600, Atlanta, Georgia. Property: 177 Judd St., Fairfield. Amount: $248,381. Filed May 6. De Los Santos, Marcos, Norwalk, by Nancy D. Gallagher. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, 6850 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio. Property: 46 Prospect Ave. Unit 4H, Norwalk. Amount: $168,150. Filed May 6. Dejo, Linda, Stamford, by Karl D. Shehu. Lender: RealFi Home Funding Corp., 707 Westchester Ave., Suite 305, White Plains, New York. Property: 180 Turn of River Road, Unit 12D, Stamford. Amount: $435,000. Filed May 6. Diaz, Wendy, Norwalk, by Jonathan T. Hoffman. Lender: Quicken Loans LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 2 Spring Hill Ave., Unit 2, Norwalk. Amount: $280,000. Filed May 3.

Hirs, Erik and Lauren Hirs, Fairfield, by John T. Szalan. Lender: KeyBank National Association, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio. Property: 251 Linley Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $398,000. Filed May 7. Israel, Alyssa L. and Frederik S. Israel, Fairfield, by William Zorzy. Lender: CBC National Bank Mortgage, 3010 Royal Blvd. South, Suite 230, Alpharetta, Georgia. Property: 679 Rowland Road, Fairfield. Amount: $200,000. Filed May 5. Johnson, Carl and Barbara Johnson, Stamford, by Kelly Ann Vazzano. Lender: Quicken Loans LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 85 Franklin St., Apt. 6, Stamford. Amount: $150,000. Filed May 4. Jones, Catherine Polisi, Stamford, by Clare Bolduc. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, 6850 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio. Property: 62 Woodbine Way, Stamford. Amount: $1,116,000. Filed May 3. Kardos, David Daniel, Fairfield, by Kathryn L. Braun. Lender: Quicken Loans LLC, 1050 Woodwar Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 48 W. Morgan Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $509,321. Filed May 6.

Fedor, Christopher, Norwalk, by Patrick J. Walsh. Lender: New Valley Bank & Trust, 1 Monarch Place, Springfield, Massachusetts. Property: 32 Woodward Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $950,000. Filed May 5.

Kathein, Marietta E., Fairfield, by Robert M. Josovitz. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 200 Glengarry Road, Fairfield. Amount: $333,000. Filed May 4.

Freshman, Daniel N. and Leah Brown, Norwalk, by Enrico R. Constantini Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 4 Spar Road, Norwalk. Amount: $656,000. Filed May 5.

Lago, Kevin J. and Cheryl A. Lago, Fairfield, by Douglas Seltzer. Lender: Bank of America NA, 101 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 40 Millspaugh Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $266,400. Filed May 3.

Murphy, Charles Connor, Norwalk, by William A. Harrison. Lender: Atlantic Home Loans Inc., 50 Route 46, Parsippany, New Jersey. Property: 100 Seaview Ave., Unit 2G, Norwalk. Amount: $395,000. Filed May 7. Reyes, Renato and Cherie Reyes, Greenwich, by Stephen J. Schelz. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 42 Caroline Place, Greenwich. Amount: $597,000. Filed April 30. Rotondo, Pietro, Norwalk, by John A. Cassone. Lender: Guaranteed Rate Inc., 3940 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, Illinois. Property: 54 Center Avenue Extension, Norwalk. Amount: $356,500. Filed May 3. SANCANCIA LLC, Greenwich, by Robert E. Murray. Lender: Bank of America NA, 20 Greenway Plaza, Suite 900, Houston, Texas. Property: 45 Husted Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $7,312,500. Filed April 26.

Santana, Sulika, Norwalk, by Raymond G. Heche. Lender: Total Mortgage Services LLC, 185 Plains Road, Milford. Property: 45 Stuart Ave. Unit B, Norwalk. Amount: $276,450. Filed May 4.

Valove, Alyssa, Norwalk, by Douglas I. Bayer. Lender: William Raveis Mortgage LLC, 7 Trap Falls Road, Shelton. Property: 238 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $488,000. Filed May 4. Vanchev, Atanas, Greenwich, by Obiananma Kimberly Muoneke. Lender: Loandepot.com LLC, 26642 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, California. Property: 26 Church Street West, Unit A, Greenwich. Amount: $584,343. Filed April 29. Williams, Racquel, Norwalk, by N/A. Lender: Caliber Home Loans Inc., 1525 S. Belt Line Road, Coppell, Texas. Property: 24 Old Trolley Way, Norwalk. Amount: $539,939. Filed May 3.

NEW BUSINESSES Altin LLC, 1 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901, c/o Michael Kecki. Filed April 19.

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Brillen. Com, 16 Technology Drive, Suite 130, Irvine, California 92618, c/o Supervista North America Inc. Filed April 16. Chef Vin Food Company LLC, 245 Main St., Stamford 06901, c/o Vincent Nargi. Filed April 19. Diego Property Services, 43 Crescent St., Suite 20B, Stamford 06906, c/o Cindy Garcia-Diego. Filed April 19. DPS Consulting LLC, 43 Crescent St., Suite 20B, Stamford 06906, c/o DPS Consulting. Filed April 19. Dr. Painting, 44 Soundview Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Dany Rodriguez. Filed April 20. Eco Made in America, 45 W. North St., Stamford 06902, c/o Planet. Eco LLC. Filed April 19. Ev Analytics, 40 Crane Road North, Stamford 06902, c/o Propwizard LLC. Filed April 16. Hardwood Spiked Seltzer, 1 Broad St., Unit 11C, Stamford 06901, c/o Narc Brodsky. Filed April 19. Rivera’s Handyman Services, 28 Baxter Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Ricardo Rivera. Filed April 22. Salon Susan LLC, 3 Duke Drive, Stamford 06905, c/o Susan Fanti. Filed April 19. White Clouds Cleaning Service, 69 Cooligde Ave., Stamford 06906, c/o Elida Claudia Tun Caz. Filed April 20.

PATENTS Cloning management system for touchless device level or group fleet management. Patent no. 11,032,289 issued to John Whiting, et al. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk. Positive pressure plenum system for transport belts in a printing device. Patent no. 11,027,562 issued to Douglas Herrmann, et al. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk.

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LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Formation of Trepi Monkey, LLC filed with SSNY on 4/12/21. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. United States Corporation Agents Inc. designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. United States Corporation Agents Inc. shall mail process to the LLC, 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62855 Notice of Formation of Esplanade Partners LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/23/21. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 120 Esplanade, Mt. Vernon, NY 10553. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62856 Creme de la Creme Frenchies LLC, Art. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State on 02/01/2021. Office located in Westchester Co. Secy. of State designated as agent upon which process may be served. Secy. of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him/her to: 2804 Gateway Oaks Dr # 100 Sacramento, CA 95833 (the LLC's primary business location). LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. #62858

A & S RE LLC. Filed 12/31/20 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 1585 Overhill Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Purpose: All lawful #62861 Zabel LLC. Filed 2/23/21 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 1315 Echo Hill Path, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Purpose: All lawful #62862 Piper’s Palace LLC. Filed 2/17/21 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: P.O. Box 244, Waccabuc, NY 10597 Purpose: All lawful #62863 Sabrina’s Boutique LLC. Filed 2/18/21 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 3003 Purchase Street #213, Purchase, NY 10577 Purpose: All lawful #62864 Bato Coffee and Wine LLC. Filed 1/19/21 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 20 Boone Street, Yonkers, NY 10704 Purpose: All lawful #62865

Gaz Imported Foods LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 1/29/2021. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 136 Hitching Post Ln., Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. General Purpose #62867 Alexandra R. Martins, M.D. PLLC. Art. of Org. filed 5/7/21. Office in Westchester Co. SSNY designated for process and shall mail to Reg. Agent: Thomas Law Firm, 130 7th Ave., #204, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: Medicine #62868 M Roddy LLC. Filed 1/13/21 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 5 Beechmont Place, New Rochelle, NY 10804 Purpose: All lawful #62869 Notice of Formation of Indigo Formulation and Works, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/22/21. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY design. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 121 Rockland Ave., Larchmont, NY 10538. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #62870

Sealed bids will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, July 08, 2021 at the NYSDOT, Office of Contract Management, 50 Wolf Rd, 1st Floor, Suite 1CM, Albany, NY 12232 and will be publicly opened and read. Bids may also be submitted via the internet using www.bidx.com. A certified cashier’s check payable to the NYSDOT for the sum specified in the proposal or a bid bond, form CONR 391, representing 5% of the bid total, must accompany each bid. NYSDOT reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Electronic documents and Amendments are posted to www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/const-notices. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all Amendments are incorporated into its bid. To receive notification of Amendments via e-mail you must submit a request to be placed on the Planholders List at www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/const-planholder. Amendments may have been issued prior to your placement on the Planholders list. NYS Finance Law restricts communication with NYSDOT on procurements and contact can only be made with designated persons. Contact with non-designated persons or other involved Agencies will be considered a serious matter and may result in disqualification. Contact Robert Kitchen (518)457-2124. Contracts with 0% Goals are generally single operation contracts, where subcontracting is not expected, and may present direct bidding opportunities for Small Business Firms, including, but not limited to D/W/MBEs. The New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title IV Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to a written Department solicitation, request for proposal or invitation for bid that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award. Please call (518)457-2124 if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the letting. Region 08: New York State Department of Transportation 4 Burnett Blvd., Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603 D264543, PIN 881401, FA Proj Z24E-8814-013, Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, Westchester Cos., Pavement Preventative Maintenance Contract, COLUMBIA, DUTCHESS, ORANGE, PUTNAM, ROCKLAND, ULSTER, WESTCHESTER Counties., No Plans, Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $75,000.00), Goals: DBE: 0.00%

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632 Anderson Hill Road Associates, LLC. Filed 12/7/20 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 399 Knollwood Road, Suite 318, White Plains, NY 10603 Purpose: All lawful #62871 Notice of Formation of ML James Media, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the New York Secretary of State (SSNY) on 4/12/21. Office location: Westchester County. Secretary of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 11 Lake Street, Apt 7L, White Plains, NY 10603 primary business location of the LLC. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #62873 Notice of Formation of elevari LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 7/09/20. 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, 177A Main Street #145, New Rochelle NY 10805. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62875 Notice of Formation of ANGZEP LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/21/21. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 177A Main Street #145, New Rochelle, NY 10805. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62876 Notice of Formation of 320 DM Realty LLC, a domestic, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 05/19/2021. 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 to: The LLC, 19 Primrose Street, Katonah, NY 10536. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #62877 Thouria Benferhat LLC. Arts. of Org. filed NY Sec. of State 5/4/21. Princ. off. loc.: Westchester Cty. Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Sec. of State shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Thouria Benferhat LLC, 47 Mallard Rise, Irvington, NY 10533. Purpose: any lawful activity. #62880

The annual return of the Hegarty Family Foundation for the year ended June 30, 2020 is available at its principal office located at Sanossian, Sardis & Co., LLC, 700 White Plains Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583 for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days hereof. Principal Manager of the Fund is Michael Hegarty. #62881 LDash7 LLC Arts. of Org. filed NY Sec. of State 04/21/21. Princ. off. loc.: Westchester Cty. Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Sec. of State shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o LDash7 LLC, 465 Tuckahoe Road, Suite # 1019, Yonkers, New York 10710. Purpose: any lawful activity. #62882 Notice of Formation of RevoSpinNY LLC filed with SSNY on May 24, 2021. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: 9 West Prospect Ave, Suite 208, Mount Vernon, NY, 10550. Purpose: Any lawful activity. #62883 Arcady Advisors, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 5/27/2021. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Beth N Smayda, 67 Midchester Ave., White Plains, NY 10306. General Purpose #62884 Notice of Formation of Signatory Capital Advisors, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with NY Secy. Of State on May 20, 2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Signatory Capital Advisors, LLC, 56 Woods Lane, Scarsdale, NY 10583, principal location of the LLC. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #62886

Notice to the heirs of William Mitchell Van Winkle and Cornelius Von E. Mitchell: An action has been filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Westchester under Index No. 50663/2021 seeking a declaration pursuant to RPAPL Article 15 that the Plaintiffs Edward Piekarski and Kathleen Piekarski are the owners in fee simple of the strip of land described on Schedule A hereto and that any persons claiming ownership be batTed from all claim to an interest in such property. A copy of the Summons is attached hereto. SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER EDWARD PIEKARSIU and KATHLEEN PIEKARSKI, -againstTHE HEIRE OF WILLIAM MITCHELL VAN WINKLE and CORN13LIUS VON E,MITCHELL, EDGAR BEACH VAN WINKLE, Ill, MICHAEL B. VAN WINKLE, EDWINA SPERLING, AND THE CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK, Plaintiffs designate Westchester County as the Venue for this action SUMMONS Index No.: Defendants. To the above-named Defendants: You are hereby summoned to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiffs Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons Is not personally delivered lo you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded herein. Dated:

January 19, 2021

MARCUS,GOULD & SUSSMAN, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiffs By: s/Kenneth J. Gould 222 BloomingdaleRoad White Plains, NY 10605 (914) 683-0090 SCHEDULE A NOTE; Description based on survey made by Kulhanek & Plan dated April 5, 2005 ALL that certain plot. piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Yonkers, County of Westchester and State of New York being more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at the corner formed by the intersection of the northwesterly side of Barton Road with the southerly side of Victoria Lane RUNNING THENCE along said northwesterly side of Barton Road (formerly Halladay Place) South 41 degrees 47 minutes 24 seconds West 89.50 feet to reserved strip as per filed map no. 2210; RUNNING ‘THENCE along reserved strip as per map no. 2210 the following two(2) courses and distances; 1, North 48 degrees 12 minutes 36 seconds. West 3.85 feet; 2. South 41degrees 15 minutes 54 seconds Westl 161.25 feet to to a point: RUNNING THENCE North 00 degrees 17 minutes 29 seconds East 173.23 feet to land point; RUNNING THENCE North 44 degrees 58 minutes 17 seconds West 70.76 feet to land now or formerly Bryn Mawr Acres Development Corp; RUNNING THENCE North 17 degrees 49 minutes 23 seconds East 71.37 feet per survey (71.10 feet per old records) to now or formerly Old Driveway per old records; Running Thence South 10 side of Victoria Lane the following 3) distances 1133 Westchester Ave., Suite N110 * White Plains, NY 10604 New York: 99 West Hawthorne Ave., Suite 408 Valley Stream NY 11580 Delaware: 555 East Loockerman St, Suite 120 Dover DE 19901 California 5901 W. Century Blvd., Suite 750 Los Angeles, CA 90045 Florida: 800 Ocala Road, Suite 300-103 Tallahassee, FL 32304 Massachusetts: One Boston Place, Suite 2680 Boston MA 02108 Pennsylvania: 1515 Market St., Suite 1200 Philadelphia, PA 19102 Washington: 400 Union Ave. SE, Suite 200 Olympia WA 98501 #62879

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6 PM • VIRTUAL LIVE STREAM DANIEL AHEARN Financial Advisor & Vice President Pell Wealth Partners PATRICK BARDSLEY Co-Founder & CEO Spectrum Designs Foundation ALESSANDRA BIAGGI State Senator New York State Senate, District 34 CHRIS CALDERONE Chief Revenue Officer The Difference Card

RORY GREEBEL Attorney at Law Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP ROBERT GUIDOTTI Principal Jackson Lewis PC ANGEL HERRERA Director of Business & Clinical Affairs of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Montefiore Medical Center

DORCIA CARRILLO Managing Attorney The Law Office of Dorcia Carrillo

FARRUKH JAFRI MD, MS-HPEd, Medical Director of WPH Cares White Plains Hospital

JEFFREY COBELLI President & Producer Good For You Productions

ANDREW KRANTZ Senior Vice President & Principal York International

JINJA CUEVAS Vice President, Human Resources Westhab, Inc.

DIANA LOJA Community Liaison Village of Sleepy Hollow

SAMANTHA DILIBERTI Sr. Manager of Government & Community Relations, Northeast Region, Starbucks

ALEXANDER LOPEZ Associate Director of Regeneron Genetics Center Regeneron

ERIC FEINSTEIN CEO Clarapath

JOSEPH MANDARA Construction Manager Con Edison

DAVID GLATTSTEIN President Veterinary Emergency Group

ALEX MARKOV CEO & Co-Founder Red Key Solutions

SADE GLOVER Service Coordinator The Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers (MHACY)

ALEX MARRERO Ed.D., Interim Superintendent City School District of New Rochelle

Celebrate with the Business Council of Westchester as we honor forty Rising Stars who exemplify leadership, foresight and vision for the future of Westchester.

ASHLEY MAYER Partner PKF O’Connor Davies LLP

MICHAEL REED Counsel Yankwitt LLP

TODD MERRITT Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA-NY, Director of Behavioral Services The Arc Westchester

CHRISTINA REYES Vice President, Creative Director Copy & Art

CHRISTINA RILEY VALERIO MORANO-SAGLIOCCO Executive Director CEO/President/Director/Owner/Founder Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Morano Landscape Garden Designs/ Hudson Valley Ridgeway Garden Center/Weaver DAVID ROTH Gardens/Lago Ristorante & Wine Bar/ Principal Café La Fondita/Oliveto Morano Palladium Management DWAYNE R. NORRIS STEVEN SERRANO Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer Vice President of Value Added Services Soulful Synergy LLC Anatomy_IT ELMER OLIVEROS MAX SILVERMAN Owner & Chef Director of College Readiness Brother’s Fish & Chips Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE) KEVIN O’SULLIVAN OLIVER STAUFFER Senior Vice President for Enrollment & CEO Student Affairs Packaging Technologies Iona College & Inspection (PTI) TAYLOR PALMER DAVID WEI Partner MD, Orthopedic Hand & Upper Cuddy & Feder LLP Extremity Surgeon JUANITA POPE Orthopedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Office & Community Events Manager EBONY WHITE-JEFFRESS Child Care Council of Westchester, Inc. Director of Service Excellence & KATHERINE PRAINO Program Development Director of Care Coordination Burke Rehabilitation Hospital & Social Work AVERY ZUVIC NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Director of Community Impact Hospital United Way of Westchester and Putnam

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Supplement to the Westchester County Business Journal | JUNE 14, 2021

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elebrating the 18th annual Rising Stars-40 Under 40 Awards, The Business Council of Westchester is proud to once again honor this outstanding group of young leaders. This year’s 40 Under 40 help make Westchester County a vibrant and flourishing business community and are truly Westchester’s “RISING STARS.” All 2021 Rising Stars possess attributes that make them rise above the crowd and leaders in their fields. We rely on the leadership of these incredible young professionals to lead us forward into the future. We honor them all and we especially salute those winners who have been on the front line. For the past 18 years, The Business Council of Westchester’s Rising Stars has annually saluted the young and talented professionals who will help to keep Westchester’s business community strong and growing. Our organization remains committed to supporting our young talent in Westchester. We are going to continue to identify and connect with Westchester’s future workforce and emerging leaders. We will capture the collective voice of bright and talented professionals to help guide our programmatic, legislative and economic agenda as we go forward. Together we will engage, mentor and champion our Rising Stars by providing access to leaders and professional development programs that will benefit them and enhance the workforce and economy of Westchester County. The 40 winners truly exemplify all of the attributes that we seek in leaders, including professional accomplishments and business success. And now, the class of 2021 joins an elite group of 680 previous winners. Together they are a strong and active Alumni organization, which provides business education and special programs to keep our young leaders involved. We salute our sponsors and event partners who make this program possible:

Heineken USA, Regeneron, Cuddy & Feder, Anamoty_IT, NewYork-Presbyterian, York International Agency, Entergy, Iona College, Con Edison, DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr LLP, Hospital for Special Surgery, Jackson Lewis, Morano Landscape Garden Design LTD, Palladium Management, Pell Wealth Partners, The Arc Westchester, City of New Rochelle, The Difference Card, Veterinary Emergency Group, Walison Corp., White Plains Hospital, Yonkers IDA, College of Westchester, Galvanize Worldwide, Altium Wealth, Clarapath, Copy & Art JDM Benefits, ONS, PTI-Packaging Technologies & Inspection, Spectrum, Soulful Synergy, Wilson & Elser, Child Care Council of Westchester Inc, Maier Markey & Justic LLP, United Way of Westchester & Putnam, VeeKast, Westchester County Business Journal and Westchester Talk Radio. We extend a very special thanks to our host Roger Woolsey of Million Air for welcoming the event. What a special location and showcase for Westchester County business! Special thanks to our selection committee members: Heidi Davidson, Galvanize Worldwide, chairman of the Board, The Business Council of Westchester; Maria Bronzi, Altium Wealth; Andrew Castellano, Sharc Creative and Westchester Talk Radio; Anthony Justic, Maier Markey & Justic LLP; Dan Lansen, Anatomy IT; Kevin Marbury, York International; Ryan McAuliffe, People’s United Bank; Eon Nichols, Cuddy & Feder LLP; Sal Rajput, Walison Corp.; Ronnie Ram, Inspiria Outdoor Advertising; Heidi Winslow, Delbello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr LLP. All have significantly contributed to this recognition program. The Business Council of Westchester is proud to recognize and congratulate our 2021 RISING STARS who represent the future of Westchester’s Business Community – We hope you’ll join us virtually on June 17th at 6 p.m. Register at www.thebcw.org.

Dr. Marsha Gordon President/Chief Executive Officer The Business Council of Westchester

Joseph McCoy, People’s United Bank Chair of the Rising Stars

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2021 RISING STARS SELECTION COMMITTEE Joseph McCoy, People’s United Bank Chair of the Rising Stars Marsha Gordon, President and CEO The Business Council of Westchester Heidi Davidson, Galvanize Worldwide Chairman of the Board, The Business Council of Westchester Maria Bronzi, Altium Wealth Andrew Castellano, Sharc Creative and Westchester Talk Radio Anthony Justic, Maier Markey & Justic LLP Dan Lansen, Anatomy_IT Kevin Marbury, York International Ryan McAuliffe, People’s United Bank Eon Nichols, Cuddy & Feder LLP Sal Rajput, Walison Corp. Ronnie Ram, Inspiria Outdoor Advertising Heidi Winslow, DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr LLP

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40 UNDER40 | RISING STARS OF WESTCHESTER

DANIEL AHEARN, 34

PATRICK BARDSLEY, 33

ALESSANDRA BIAGGI, 35

CHRIS CALDERONE, 35

Financial Advisor & Vice President

Co-Founder & CEO

State Senator

Chief Revenue Officer

Pell Wealth Partners

Spectrum Designs Foundation

New York State Senate, District 34

The Difference Card

What is your anticipated legacy?

Name one habit of a highly successful person.

Provide one business tip that has helped in your success.

Routine and consistency. Starting with making your bed each morning.

In the business of politics it’s crucial to speak the truth and challenge authority when you know something is not right. Speaking out is not always popular but we need to move away from transactional politics to transformational leadership.

Staying open to new ideas and constantly innovating to make our processes and strategy better has helped me to be successful.

What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry?

The insurance industry may seem boring, but it is complex and I love the constant learning that is involved in mastering the profession.

I want to be the bridge between this generation and the next. I want everyone I work with to feel that they can plan and work toward the legacy that they want to create and leave for the next.

If you won the lottery? Take the lump sum and pay the taxes today. Come on, I’m a financial advisor.

What is your definition of success? Doing things that failures don’t like to do.

What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry? I most enjoy that I get to work alongside some of the purest and honest people you could ever meet. When it comes to autism there is often no hidden agenda, an ability to be in the present moment and to find great joy in the simple things. I’ve learned how to be happy from these guys.

What is your most cherished hobby? My most cherished hobby is watching my favorite soccer team Manchester United. I know the games are being played 4,000 miles away in the UK but somehow my support makes a difference to the team and so I have no choice but to wake up early on the weekends and cheer them on.

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The ability to fight for and pass transformational legislation, including tenant-centered housing reforms, bold climate-change initiatives, unprecedented criminal justice reform, comprehensive workplace protections and expansive legislation making it easier to vote.

What was the best business or personal advice ever offered to you? My father taught me it’s okay to try and fail over and over again, this has given me confidence to try new things and enjoy the journey.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? I have always been a big Star Wars fan. It would be cool to have some of that Jedi power of the force.

Sofia, Isabella & Francisca

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Valerio M. Sagliocco On This Deserving Recognition

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40 UNDER40 | RISING STARS OF WESTCHESTER

DORCIA CARRILLO, 37 Managing Attorney

JEFFREY COBELLI, 38 President

The Law Office of Dorcia Carrillo

Good For You Productions

Why is the Business Council so important to Westchester County’s economy?

How would you describe yourself in three words?

The BCW is so important because it gives local businesses the resources they need to build their brands, connect with partners and potential clients and truly win at business. I always tell people that my BCW membership paid for itself. The fact that the BCW showcases rising stars demonstrates its commitment to Westchester’s economic future.

What was the best business or personal advice ever offered to you? A highly successful attorney, Mel Schwechter, told me “the client won’t always know if your legal argument is brilliant, but the client will know if you file late” and that has stuck with me for a decade. It grounds me in focusing on results rather than getting bogged down by theoretical issues.

JINJA CUEVAS, 39 Vice President, Human Resources Westhab, Inc.

What is your one guilty pleasure?

I can not.

My one (of many) guilty pleasures is shopping on Amazon.com in the middle of the night when I cannot sleep. Dangerous!.

Why is the Business Council so important to Westchester County’s economy?

What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry?

To be a local and trusted source of business information whether that be internally or for recommendations.

If you could have lunch with one historic figure, who would it be? With Jesus at a table he personally made.

What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry? I love that the legal profession is so glamorous. From ‘L.A. Law’ to ‘Ally McBeal’ to ‘Suits,” lawyers make the best television. On a serious note, I enjoy technology law because the people I work with are truly innovators. For example, I am helping a client who designs affordable and customizable prosthetics and adaptive devices, which will have a tremendous impact on people’s lives.

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SAMANTHA DILIBERTI, 31 Senior Manager of Government & Community Affairs, Northeast Region Starbucks

What was the best business or personal advice ever offered to you? My mom told me, ‘Whether you’re scrubbing toilets or the CEO, be the best at it.’ I credit this mindset with my success. Employers always notice and it’s led to promotions.

I enjoy working in a mission-driven environment and communicating with all levels of employees.

What is your favorite inspirational quote?

Who is the most important person in your life?

‘Do something every day that scares you.’ – Eleanor Roosevelt. This quote reminds me to step out of my box, stand up for what is right and challenge myself.

My children are the most important people to me. They both saved my life and they don’t even know it.

Why is the Business Council so important to Westchester County’s economy? BCW is a superior New York business organization, excelling at everything it touches. It connects diverse industry leaders, drives innovation, holds our elected officials accountable and so much more.

Ability

Motivation

Attitude

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Congratulations to

Valerio M. Sagliocco along with high recognition to all the 2021 distinguished recipients of this award who represent the very best of their profession. Westchester Business Council Rising Stars 40 under 40 The Morano & Sagliocco Families

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EBONY JEFFRESS & ANGEL HERRERA and all of this year’s Rising Stars

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40 UNDER40 | RISING STARS OF WESTCHESTER

ERIC FEINSTEIN, 36

DAVID GLATTSTEIN, 39

RORY GREEBEL, 39

SADE GLOVER, 35

CEO

President

Service Coordinator

Partner

Clarapath

Veterinary Emergency Group

The Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers (MHACY)

Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP

What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry?

How would you describe yourself in three words?

What is your anticipated legacy?

Provide one networking tip.

Working with brilliant subject matter experts and pioneers in medicine, engineering and technology that can transform the industries.

Passionate. Driven. Gritty.

My anticipated legacy is to create a pathway to embrace promoting good, mental health.

What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry?

How would you describe yourself in three words?

I advise that you should never be afraid to go up to someone and introduce yourself. I am always amazed how many things I have in common with a stranger.

What is your anticipated legacy? That we have created a product to provide better quality, lower costs and faster turnaround times for patients and drug development – it becomes the standard in clinical pathology and veterinary pathology.

Which bad habits, if any, drive you crazy? Not giving 150% when doing something and fearing failure or unknowns without ever trying.

Our mission at VEG is ‘helping people and their pets when they need it most.’ We're truly essential and helping people and their pets every day. I feel a real impact with my job.

Three words that describe me are: Love. Oneness. Laughter.

If you could have lunch with one historic figure, who would it be?

One habit of a highly successful person is to prioritize. Prioritizing in life will allow you to be focused.

Red Auerbach. In my opinion, Red is the greatest coach and GM in NBA history, and his decades of success is incredibly admirable (and should be studied). He was also a leader in social and racial justice.

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Name one habit of a highly successful person.

What is your anticipated legacy? When I retire, I want those that worked with me to say that Rory did it the right way. I want my children to see my conduct as the foundation for their future success.

How would you describe yourself in three words? Passionate. Dedicated. Loyal.

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White Plains Hospital congratulates all of tonight’s honorees on being named The Business Council of Westchester’s 2021 Rising Stars - 40 Under 40 Including our own

Farrukh Jafri MD, MS-HPEd, Medical Director of WPH Cares White Plains Hospital

And our colleagues at Montefiore Health System Angel Herrera Director of Business & Clinical Affairs of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Montefiore Medical Center

Ebony White-Jeffress Director of Service Excellence & Program Development Burke Rehabiliation Hospital

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40 UNDER40 | RISING STARS OF WESTCHESTER

ROBERT GUIDOTTI, 35

ANGEL HERRERA, 33

Jackson Lewis PC

Director of Business & Clinical Affairs of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

Who is the most important person in your life?

If I could have one superpower, it would be time travel. There may finally be enough hours in the day.

The most important person in my life is my mother. My mother immigrated to United States from the Dominican Republic, leaving her home as a respected physician to restart her life. She became a single mother working two jobs while completing medical education requirements to provide for her children. Her relentless quest for perfection inspires me daily. She was the consummate professional and has encouraged and supported me throughout my life. In the words of Abraham Lincoln, ‘All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.’

Principal

Who is your business/personal mentor? Please explain. I’ve been blessed with many personal and professional mentors in my life, including prior Rising Stars, but my parents – Bob and Monica – are my first and most loyal mentors. Through their words and actions, they have always taught me hard work is important, but not as important as honesty, integrity and treating others the right way.

What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry? Relationships are the best part of my profession. The legal work is great, but nothing beats working with fantastic clients and colleagues, many of whom I’m lucky enough to consider friends.

FARRUKH JAFRI, 39 MD, MS-HPEd, Medical Director of WPH Cares White Plains Hospital

Montefiore Medical Center

What is your definition of success? My definition of success is reaching the point in your career where you are excited to wake up every day for work because what you do matters. I recognize the impact of my actions on patients’ everyday lives and it gives me a sense of responsibility to provide the best efforts I can toward it. When I work late or weekends, I feel accomplished and satisfied knowing with each step, I am moving forward.

What was the best business or personal advice ever offered to you? The best business and personal advice offered was to trust your judgment and always make a decision while understanding that things do not always work exactly as planned. With all decisions come doubt, but I focus on making the best-informed action possible and if it does not produce the desired outcome, I learn from it and use the new information to improve the next time.

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Name one of your ‘unusual’ talents. I’ve been involved with video game development (virtual reality and mobile application), primarily for medical education. This has involved medical escape rooms, CPR training devices, hemorrhage control programs as well as training for donning and doffing of personal protective equipment. There is so much involved in development, ranging from behavioral psychology, data analytics and educational theory and design. It has become an interesting, unique and enjoyable pastime.

Name one habit of a highly successful person. They empower others and open doors.

What is your definition of success? To be able to look back and not have regrets, no matter what the results of my efforts were.

ANDREW KRANTZ, 35 Senior Vice President & Principal York International

Why is the BCW so important to Westchester County economy? The BCW is at the nexus of business, politics and community in Westchester County. It is a stimulant for economic activity and advocacy and provides a platform for local businesses to partner together and unlock value in the region.

What is your definition of success? ‘Success in life could be defined as the continued expansion of happiness and the progressive realization of worthy goals.’ – Deepak Chopra

Who is the most important person in your life? My newborn son, Owen

CONGRATULATIONS ALEXANDER LOPEZ AND THE REST OF THE 2021 RISING STARS Thank you for keeping Westchester innovative.

The entire Clarapath family wishes to congratulate our CEO,

ERIC FEINSTEIN,

on being named to the Business Council of Westchester 40 Under 40. Great job, Eric!

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40 UNDER40 | RISING STARS OF WESTCHESTER

DIANA LOJA, 36

ALEXANDER LOPEZ, 35

Community Liaison

Associate Director of Regeneron Genetics Center

Village of Sleepy Hollow

Regeneron

Westchester Construction Management of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison)

What is your anticipated legacy?

Which bad habits, if any, drive you crazy?

What is your most cherished hobby?

I want to leave a community empowered in its rights, created projects that will inspired and united our community. Be a community leader that will form a great team that will collaborate with each other.

If you won $20 million in the lottery, what would you do with the money? Open my nonprofit organization to support culture, education, stop animal cruelty, domestic violence and help families with legal assistance fees. Lastly, I will invest in real estate, go back to school and travel.

How would you describe yourself in three words? Persistent. Philanthropic. Motivated.

Using a double negative in a sentence. Don’t know what it is about this that really bothers me. I just know that I’m not about that life.

Name one of your ‘unusual’ talents. Being a NY Jets fan. It’s an unusual talent because not many people can do it. It’s an emotional rollercoaster that never quite seems to end. Hope is the only thing Jets fans have on their side.

Name one habit of a highly successful person. Making the time to listen to their team. One person cannot do it all. Ensuring the team around you has what they need to succeed is crucial to one’s overall success.

ALEX MARKOV, 37

JOSEPH MANDARA, 38 Construction Manager

My most cherished hobby is coaching my children in sports. The feeling of joy I get when they succeed is unmatched.

Provide one business tip that has helped in your success. Build a diverse team where everyone is encouraged to openly share their ideas and opinions.

What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry? Working in the utility industry I am faced with new challenges every day and I enjoy working with my teammates to solve problems and accomplish our goals.

CEO Red Key Solutions

Name one habit of a highly successful person. Consistent calendar management

What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry? I run Red Key Solutions, which is a fresh thinking IT provider based in White Plains. Red Key unlocks the true potential of companies with our unique cloud first approach. We support many well-known local brands that affect the lives of Westchester residents and businesses. Our clients are varied and diverse and build roads we all drive on, build buildings we live in, provide life changing health care, deliver energy to fuel our homes and provide services that make our lives better. Every year we work to improve our clients’ operations using technology. Seeing local companies achieve new heights of success and being their technology guide really brings me joy.

If you won $20 million in the lottery, what would you do with the money? Wipe away debt for all those close to me and invest in real estate

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On behalf of President Seamus Carey, Ph.D., and the entire Iona College community,

congratulations congratulates

The Business Council of Westchester and this year’s

Rising Stars 40 Under 40

to all of tonight’s Rising Stars 40 Under 40 award recipients, and especially to our own

Kevin O’Sullivan

senior vice president for Enrollment and Student Affairs. You live and work the mission of Iona College and we are proud to count you as a crucial member of Gael Nation!

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40 UNDER40 | RISING STARS OF WESTCHESTER

ALEX MARRERO, 38

ASHLEY MAYER, 36

Ed.D., Interim Superintendent

Partner

City School District of New Rochelle

PKF O'Connor Davies LLP

What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry?

How would you describe yourself in three words?

Education is foundational – an essential need. Education provides the tools to improve the quality of life in modern society both economically and sociologically. Education is power. Education has the power to change one's entire life. As an educator, I am afforded the incredible responsibility and opportunity to impact lives, the lives of our future leaders of the world.

I would describe myself as kind, thoughtful and energetic. I feel these three words have helped me succeed both professionally and personally.

If you won $20 million in the lottery, what would you do with the money? Philanthropy in the field of education. I would open up academies of learning (schools) in third-world countries. It would enable students who would not normally receive excellence in education, an opportunity to have access to resources of all sorts to spark creativity and ultimately make a global impact.

What is your favorite inspirational quote? ‘The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.’ – Henry Ford

Provide one business tip that has helped in your success. One business tip that has helped in my success is being organized. Working with multiple clients throughout the year has taught me to structured and prepared.

Name one habit of a highly successful person. The desire to keep learning. Being a lifelong learner enables a highly successful person to continue growing, adapting and sharpening his/ her saw. Learning is a never-ending process, every human being keeps on learning till the end of life. Learning modifies thinking capabilities and conception.

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TODD MERRITT, 33 Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA-NY, Director of Behavioral Services

VALERIO MORANO-SAGLIOCCO, 37 CEO/President/Director/Owner/Founder

The Arc Westchester

Morano Landscape Garden Designs/Ridgeway Garden Center/Weaver Gardens/Lago Ristorante & Wine Bar/Café La Fondita/Oliveto Morano

What is your anticipated legacy?

What is your most cherished hobby?

I hope to be known as a strong advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who helped to advance the field of behavior analysis through the delivery of innovative services and supports.

Gardening of course. I have over 100 house plants that I tend to with my daughters every Sunday. I am teaching them young to know how to care for plants and I am hoping the passion sticks. We also love to plant and care for our vegetable garden. It is nearly 1,000 square feet and during the season we harvest enough for our restaurant and neighbors.

How would you describe yourself in three words? Motivated. Genuine. Optimistic.

What is your definition of success? My definition of success is making a meaningful difference by helping people to reach their greatest potential and inspiring others to do the same.

Name one habit of a highly successful person. A habit of a successful person is doing what you say you will. One of the most successful people that I know who is a luxury residential home builder told me he has been doing this work for 30 years and his basis of success is just doing what he says he will.

If you could have lunch with one historic figure, who would it be? If I could have lunch with a historic figure, I would certainly select someone who is intriguing and ahead of his/her time. I think being a visionary is a word that has described me so I would look to find someone with that trait. I would choose Leonardo Da Vinci and I would insist that the lunch be at my restaurant LAGO.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALEX MARKOV

for being named a 40 under 40 Rising Star, from everyone at Red Key Solutions Yonkers Partners in Education Congratulations MAX SILVERMAN YPIE Director, College Readiness For being recognized as one of the 2021 Rising Stars: 40 Under 40 Award Recipients Previous YPIE recipients Jacob Schofield, Director, YPIE Regeneron Science Research, 2019 Sam Wallis, YPIE Executive Director, 2016 (914) 930-6872 | www.redkeysolutions.com

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The Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers Congratulates MHACY Service Coordinator

Sade Glover

on being named a Rising Star 40 under 40 by The Business Council of Westchester.

Sade is truly one of the brightest and the best!

CONGRATS!

To our own “40 Under 40 Rising Star” Diana Loja. Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers

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40 UNDER40 | RISING STARS OF WESTCHESTER

DWAYNE NORRIS, 34

ELMER OLIVEROS, 31

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Owner & Chef

Soulful Synergy LLC

Brother's Fish & Chips

What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry?

What is your definition of success?

The thing I enjoy most about my profession is the ability to be creative in my approach to problem solving and working collaboratively with others to make a sustainable impact.

What is your definition of success? My simple definition of success would be ‘living a life of your own design, on your own terms, in a way that adds value to others.’

What is your most cherished hobby? My favorite hobby is training martial arts. I have trained in Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do for over 13 years with about half of that time as an instructor. I love the physical expression and process of training for personal development and liberation of the mind, body and spirit.

My definition of success is waking up every morning and do what I love.

What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry? What I enjoy the most of my industry is being able to create and experience with people.

If you could have lunch with one historic figure, who would it be? If I could have lunch with one historic figure it would be Chef Anthony Bourdain because I feel he understood cooks and food like no other. Chef Anthony was an extraordinary person who understood and knew how to communicate the struggles chefs face in the kitchen and the amount of love and care we put in each dish before it goes to the tables.

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TAYLOR PALMER, 35

KEVIN O'SULLIVAN, 37 Senior Vice President for Enrollment & Student Affairs Iona College

Name one habit of a highly successful person. Highly successful people have tremendous work ethic and are unwilling to accept mediocrity. They trade acceptable for excellence.

What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry? What I enjoy most about my profession is the transformative impact a college education can provide to a student’s future upward mobility. One of the things I love about my job is the direct interaction working with students and helping to support their academic success with a comprehensive and transformative student experience outside of the classroom.

Provide one networking tip. Join relevant professional associations to provide access to the opportunity to network. Next, be proactive in introducing yourself at networking events and then follow up with a contact after meeting them.

Partner Cuddy & Feder LLP

Name one of your ‘unusual’ talents. While it’s hardly an unusual talent, I can certainly grill up a mean steak.

Provide one networking tip. My one networking tip is to know that networking can happen anywhere and at any time. Whether it’s at the coffee shop or at a BCW event – have that 30-second elevator speech ready to go.

What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry? What I enjoy most about being a land-use attorney is the opportunity to be a positive change agent and advocate for our clients’ exciting visions that become realities in our local communities.

NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital proudly congratulates

Congratulates

Andrew Krantz & Proudly Supports

Congratulations to the 2021 40 Under 40 Rising Stars!

Katie Praino Director of Care Coordination

for her outstanding achievement in being recognized as a Rising Star – 40 Under 40 Michael J. Fosina, President

Congrats to our Rising Star Juanita Pope!

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Congratulations to our very own Rising Star, Christina Riley, Executive Director from your family at Ronald McDonald House

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40 UNDER40 | RISING STARS OF WESTCHESTER

JUANITA POPE, 39

KATHERINE PRAINO, 34

MICHAEL REED, 38 Counsel

Office & Community Events Manager

Director of Care Coordination & Social Work

Child Care Council of Westchester

NYP Lawrence Hospital

Yankwitt LLP

What is your most cherished hobby?

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

Name one habit of a highly successful person.

I think this is one that most working moms will be able to relate. If I could have any superpower, it would be the ability to be in two places at once.

Highly successful people develop relationships. They work hard for themselves, but they are also able to leverage the help of colleagues, friends and mentors.

As my favorite hobby, crafting brings me peace and satisfaction. To explore peace some may exercise, meditate or pray, but creative and therapeutic undertakings free my mind from the stress factors in today’s world.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? If I could have any superpower, it would be the power to make positive impacts to build strong communities all over the US.

What is your anticipated legacy? Along my journey I have shared a positive impact with everyone that crossed my path, whether it was the small gesture of a warm greeting on a bad day, or as significant as helping someone accomplish a goal they couldn’t face alone.

What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry? I love working in health care administration because it allows me to focus on identifying and solving both micro and macro issues on an everyday basis. Social work is all about looking at the whole picture and I love how that has been able to translate into my leadership roles within the hospital.

Name one habit of a highly successful person. In my opinion, highly successful people are always setting new goals for themselves and constantly seeking new challenges – whether personal or professional.

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What was the best business or personal advice ever offered to you?

CHRISTINA REYES, 39 Vice President, Creative Director Copy & Art

What is your most cherished hobby? One of my favorite hobbies is to collage or sculpt with different media like metals and wood. I love working with my hands to relax and clear my mind.

What was the best business or personal advice ever offered to you?

Provide one networking tip.

The best advice I heard was that just when you want to quit, keep going. Push through. Because when you want to give up is when most people do and when you keep going, you find that success is right around the corner.

Networking is easier and more fun when the goal is not just to get a new client but to make a new friend.

What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry?

Any lawyer can tell a client how it is going to lose; a great lawyer tells a client how it is going to win.

I love the creativity in my industry. I also love being able to see a concept go from idea to production and how people interact with the different communications or materials we create.

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BUSINESS COUNCIL OF WESTCHESTER 2021 RISING STARS and

Strengthening Communities

Congratulate all of this year’s nominees

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Congratulations to our colleague Todd A. Merritt, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA-NY

Proud to Support The Business Council of Westchester

Director of Behavioral Services, The Arc Westchester

Your groundbreaking therapies and innovative initiatives have made a huge impact on the lives of the people we support each and everyday.

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40 UNDER40 | RISING STARS OF WESTCHESTER

CHRISTINA RILEY, 39

DAVID ROTH, 39

STEVEN SERRANO, 36

MAX SILVERMAN, 26

Executive Director

Principal

Director of Value Added Services

Director of College Readiness

Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley

Palladium Management

Anatomy_IT

Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE)

Name one habit of a highly successful person.

What was the best business or personal advice ever offered to you?

If you won $20 million in the lottery, what would you do with the money?

How would you describe yourself in three words?

I would say one habit of a highly successful person is to start with the end. But, I think a habit that is underrated is making your bed.

What is your definition of success?

My first boss in the industry used to say, ‘Good things happen when you buy good real estate.’ Although it sounds obvious, it has actually helped me a great deal with the patience that’s necessary in our business to be successful.

The traits I most value in myself are the ones I aim to foster in the world: Compassion, thoughtfulness and presence. Naturally, I often fall short, but I believe in high expectations.

My definition of success is happiness. If you’re happy and content where you are, to me, that is success.

What is your favorite inspirational quote?

Every morning I ask myself this question when I drive past a big Mega Millions billboard. I always think about my friends and family before me, personally. Then I ask myself ‘How can I intelligently buy all of the people I care about the most a new home, as a surprise?’ I’ve settled on: I would probably build a community, filled with the people I most admire and love to be around.

What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry? I enjoy that in my current industry, I am a part of something that is helping people. When someone you know isn’t well, you ask ‘how can I help?’ I get to help.

‘Buy land, they’re not making it anymore.’ – Mark Twain

Name an unusual talent. I can play guitar behind my head. While this might look impressive, it is important to realize that once you learn to play the guitar without looking at it, playing behind the head is less difficult than it seems.

Provide one example from your education experience that has led to your business success. Not going to college is not a prerequisite for success. Working hard, working really hard, gets noticed when you put yourself in the right places. I have been very fortunate to have had a lot of great bosses and peers over the years who have acknowledged my efforts.

What was the best business or personal advice ever offered to you? The power and value of getting culture and core values right. You can influence so much if decisions are filtered through a great set of values. This goes for both personal and business. Values do not have to be written on a wall for you to have them. You raise your family with a set of values just like you run a business with them.

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What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry? As an educator, I am grateful for the inspiration I find in my students on a daily basis. As a leader aiming for impact, I appreciate the intricate necessity of translating long-term strategic goals to the minutiae of day-to-day work.

What is your definition of success? Success is fulfilment – doing meaningful work that leaves the world, in some way or another, better than we found it.

The PTI Team celebrates our CEO, Oliver Stauffer, and all the honorees selected for The Business Council of Westchester’s 2021 40 Under 40. Congratulations, Oliver, on this great acknowledgment. We thank you for your great leadership, drive, and vision.

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40 UNDER40 | RISING STARS OF WESTCHESTER

OLIVER STAUFFER, 38 CEO

Packaging Technologies & Inspection (PTI)

What was the best business or personal advice ever offered to you? Take your work seriously, but never personally.

Provide one business tip that has helped in your success. Listen.

What is your anticipated legacy? To leave the world a better place by helping others. This shows up in many ways.

DAVID WEI, 39

EBONY WHITE-JEFFRESS, 39

AVERY ZUVIC, 30

MD, Hand, Wrist & Elbow Surgeon

Director of Service Excellence & Program Development

Director of Community Impact

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital

United Way of Westchester & Putnam

What is your anticipated legacy?

What is your favorite TV program?

What I value most about being an orthopaedic surgeon is the chance to build deep connections with patients over time, but I also believe it is our responsibility as doctors to improve health care on a broader level as well – this is the combined legacy I hope to achieve.

One of my favorite TV programs of all times is ‘A Different World.’ It is a sitcom that revolves around the experiences of a young group of individuals attending a HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). It inspired me to attend an HBCU myself. The show took place at a fictional school called Hillman, which some say is loosely based on Howard University which became my alma mater.

Name one habit of a highly successful person.

Name one habit of a highly successful person. I have come to appreciate the importance of giving yourself time and space to reflect first thing in the morning upon waking. I find this is when my mind is clearest (before checking all those emails!) and I let thoughts and ideas naturally come to mind that I write down.

If you won $20 million in the lottery, what would you do with the money? Without a doubt, I would use this as a seed fund to solve the fragmentation of health care that plagues the US. We are surrounded by disconnected, isolated health care systems that ultimately limit our capacity to deliver health care efficiently.

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Provide one networking tip. Be genuine in your approach. Just have a conversation, it’s about relationship building not sales.

What was the best business or personal advice ever offered to you? Don’t get caught in the comparison trap. Believe in yourself and the gifts you possess. The gifts and talents bestowed upon me are just for me to share in this world.

Lifting up those around you – making your organization and network stronger and spreading your success to others.

What was the best business or personal advice ever offered to you? Don’t be afraid to fail. This advice has helped me take on new challenges throughout my career and has reminded me to continue learning and growing.

What do you enjoy most about your chosen profession/industry? One of the best things about working in the nonprofit sector is the people. Most nonprofit professionals are dedicated, passionate and consistently go above and beyond what is asked of them.

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