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PACE DIALS UP POLLS FOR THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY BY PETER KATZ pkatz@westfairinc.com

ace University’s Lubin School of Business is carving out a niche for itself in the crowded field of polling. Numerous commercial polling organizations and institutions of higher learning are cranking out surveys of what people think about subjects as divergent as whether they prefer Donald Trump or Barack Obama (60% Obama, 42% Trump,

by Fox News) or have a positive view of the movie industry (42% of Americans do, by Gallup Inc.). Pace, however, has decided to focus on business as it enters the world of pollsters. The Pace Business Poll has launched in partnership with The Business Council of New York State and The Business Council of Westchester. It grew out of a concept created by the Lubin School of Business in conjunction with the Center for Student Enterprise at Pace, which is headquartered on the Pleasantville campus. The center provides a home for several student-run businesses,

including Pace Connect, a student-run research and call center. The first poll in what the founders plan as a twice-yearly series focused on the impact of the pandemic on business in Westchester, Rockland, Long Island and New York City and the businesses’ plans for the future. The director of 6

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What does the future hold for business travel, events? BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com Slowly but surely, business travel appears to be on the rise once again. But it’s the “slowly” part that has some observers worried. “Domestic leisure travel is now at 99% of where it was pre-pandemic,” U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow said

at a June 15 webinar hosted by his organization. “But business travel is still 69% down from where it was last spring.” Dow said estimates are that, if current trends continue, the business travel sector won’t equal its pre-pandemic levels until 2024, “and that is certainly too long to wait.” For calendar year 2019, domestic leisure travel

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Ginsburg transforms 1 Martine Ave. from offices to apartments BY PETER KATZ

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eveloper Martin Ginsburg, founder and principal of Ginsburg Development Cos., on June 17 formally opened the first apartment building in Westchester County to be converted from what had been a Class A office building. The building at 1 Martine Ave. in White Plains also had been home to the Pace University Lubin Graduate Center. The 14-story structure offered 180,000 square feet of commercial space with Pace owning a condominium consisting of the lobby and the second through fifth floors. Ginsburg, as part of his acquisition and reimagining of the block formerly known as the Westchester Financial Center, which had an anchor address of 50 Main St., converted 1 Martine Ave. into a 188-unit luxury apartment building.

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The building is now known as 1 Martine at City Square. Ginsburg estimates the investment at 1 Martine has totaled $43.7 million. At the ceremony to mark the formal opening of the building, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, White Plains Mayor Tom Roach and Janet Langsam, CEO of ArtsWestchester, joined with Ginsburg to cut a ceremonial ribbon in front of the building’s main entrance. Ginsburg told the Business Journal that turning office space into a luxury apartment building was one of the most challenging projects in his career. He said that unlike when constructing other residential buildings, each apartment in this one had to be individually designed to make it compatible with the existing construction. The apartments have 11-foot ceilings, large windows, track lighting and exposed ductwork. There is wide-plank flooring in the living rooms and bedrooms. Designer features are incorporated into the bathrooms and kitchens. There are bedroom ceiling fans, washers and dryers and walk-in closets. Apartments range in size from 425 to 1,170 square feet and monthly rents range from $2,250 to $5,450. The complex has a parking garage and a one-acre park has been created on the garage roof, slightly elevated from street level. Amenities for residents include art in the lobby, full-time concierge service and a club lounge with a roof deck. There is a fitness center, cinema screening room, conference room, pet wash and electric charging stations for vehicles. There also is a 20,000-square-foot art shop on the ground floor that is open to the public. When addressing guests before the ribbon cutting, Latimer recalled that

when the Westchester Financial Center was first built it represented a forward-looking vision of city planners and developers at the time. “What Marty has shown is the next round of vision and the next round of reconfiguration,” Latimer said of Ginsburg. “We have a certain reality in the commercial office space market and we have a certain reality in the residential housing market. It takes something special to go from one envisioning of something to something different.” Langsam praised Ginsburg for his interest in the arts and bringing artwork into 1 Martine. “It is a model project of art and vision. Marty Ginsburg has a Midas touch and you’re going to see it in some of the very special murals and art that are part of this project,” Langsam said. Roach said that Ginsburg’s building will help enliven the section of town near the train station. “Working with Mr. Ginsburg is great because he does not do a project and pretend like it’s in isolation, like ‘I dropped from space and we don’t care where it lands,’” Roach said. “He looks at the area and says ‘How do we fit in and how do we make it better’ and that’s what’s happening with this project.” Ginsburg said, “We had to reinvent the wheel here. You’re really constrained by so many things, including the structure. To just penetrate a concrete slab you had to X-ray to be sure you didn’t hit any of the cables. It’s been an experience from the design point of view and from the construction point of view. We reached a good point here and we’re pleased with the results we’ve achieved so far. We think this will turn out to be a landmark project.”

White Plains warned about looming $1.7M default on City Center garage bonds BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfairinc.com

he city of White Plains has been warned of a projected $1.7 million shortfall in revenues from the City Center garage and a looming payment default on the municipal bonds that financed the garage. If the bonds default when the next payment is due in October, the city’s financial reputation would be damaged, according to a letter sent to Mayor Thomas Roach and obtained by the Westchester County Business Journal. Ratings agencies and capital markets “will penalize the city if it is seen as not taking seriously the looming payment default on the City Center bonds,” Steven J. Berkowitz, president and CEO of ACA Financial Guaranty Corp., states in the May 21 letter. “The least onerous effect would be higher interest rates on future bond offerings. More severe consequences would be a … rating downgrade, to say nothing of a lack of buyers for the city’s bonds and notes.” ACA Financial Guaranty, based in Rye, insured the bonds and is obligated to pay the bondholders if the bonds default. A default could easily be averted, according to ACA spokeswoman Maria Cheng. But White Plains does not accept responsibility. It does not own the garage and is “not obligated on the bonds in any way,” Karen M. Pasquale, senior adviser to Mayor Roach, said in an email. “The city cannot allow its taxpayers to take on a burden that does not belong to them.” ACA Financial Guaranty acknowledges that the bonds are not a general obligation of the city, but ultimately, according to the letter, the city must “pursue any and all revenue sources” to secure the bonds. The garage is a part of the vast City Center urban renewal project, across the street from City Hall, at Main Street and Mamaroneck Avenue. In 2001, Cappelli Enterprises Inc. proposed a $42.37 million, 9-story 2,370space garage as part of a $300 million retail and residential center. In 2003, the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency issued nearly $27.25 million in bonds to finance the garage. White Plains issued a separate, $24 million bond to finance construction. The city’s bond issue is almost paid off, Pasquale said, and “the city of White Plains has met all of its obligations” to support the larger bond issue. Bond documents paint a more complicated picture of a public-private partnership between the developer and city agencies: • the city acting through the nonprofit White Plains Center Local Development Corp.; • the city’s Urban Renewal Agency, the

White Plains Parking Authority; • the Common Council; and • LC White Plains, formerly controlled by Cappelli Enterprises and now owned primarily by Kite Realty Group of Indianapolis. The city owned the site and deeded it to the urban renewal agency. The urban renewal agency leases 200 parking spaces to the city and the rest to LC White Plains. The parking authority operates the garage, collects the parking fees and pays the operating expenses. The city’s commissioner of finance is the fiscal agent. The city’s commissioner of public works is responsible for repairs. The common council has sole authority to set parking rates. LC White Plains is responsible for paying the bonds, but it is dependent on parking revenues collected by the city. It all depends on parking revenues, Cheng said. But revenues have been declining as operational costs have increased. In the past 5½ years, for instance, net income for the City Center garage has narrowed by 51%, according to documents filed with the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. Several warnings also have been posted on the board’s public database. In September 2018, Wilmington Trust, the bond trustee, warned that a reserve fund that is supposed to have enough money to cover the annual bond payments was short by $1.6 million. Wilmington Trust posted another notice this past February, citing ACA’s concerns about the depleted reserve fund. Cheng said ACA has been trying to get the city’s attention for years. “We’ve been unable to even engage in a conversation with them,” she said. “We’ve sent letter after letter since 2018. … Then the pandemic hit, and now it’s worse. It’s like hammering on a festering wound.” One way to fix the problem, according to Berkowitz’s letter, is to raise parking rates, an action, according to the bond documents, that only the common council can take. Pasquale said ACA had proposed a 75% parking fee hike, “which is unacceptable.” Another solution is refinancing. The original bonds were issued at 6% to 6.25%. Now municipal bond interest rates are much lower, and White Plains has a strong credit rating. Cheng said the city could borrow money at 1.5% to 2%, saving more than enough to cover the shortfall and not have to raise parking rates. The City Center garage bonds are already in default, Cheng said, for breaking covenants in the bond agreements. But failure to make the next semiannual payment in October would be more serious. “A payment default,” she said, “is the Big D.”

She said ACA ultimately will not lose in a default. It would have to pay the bondholders, but then it could demand that LC White Plains cover the shortfall. But a payment default would have serious implications for White Plains’ overall bond rating, the Berkowitz letter states, and “will ultimately hurt White Plains residents through increased borrowing costs that will

have to be financed by taxpayers.” “This is a moral obligation on the city,” Cheng said, and other municipalities that have walked away from moral obligations have seen their credit ratings worsen. “The capital markets will say, ‘How come? … You could have addressed the problem.’” If the problem is not addressed, Cheng said, “the city will hit a wall in October.”

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Craft beer with a difference at Bridgeport’s new Berlinetta Brewing The Ruggiero brothers, Chris and Rich. BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

raft brewery fans have a new choice in Bridgeport: Berlinetta Brewing Co. But beer snobbery is far from the norm at the facility, which opened at 90 Golden Hill St. on June 12. Emphasizing “easy-drinking beers” — in the moderate alcohol by volume (ABV) range — Berlinetta eschews the heavier and hoppier brews being poured at so many of its competitors. “I’ve spent a lot of time in the Czech Republic, because my wife’s Czech,” said Rich Ruggiero, who with his brother, Chris, operates Berlinetta. “The quality of the beer there, which is usually in the 5% range, lets you have a few glasses without getting completely drunk. “I like that European style,” he continued, “where you can sit down and converse and spend some time and it’s not all about the beer. Plus I think people are starting to get tired of strong beers. And we think we can draw in people who may be interested in craft beers but

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are more used to drinking something like Coors or Budweiser.” As such, Berlinetta offers five beers — including a signature “Velvet Pilsner,” a Kölschstyle ale, and a Vienna-style lager — and a hard seltzer in its 2,000-square-foot space.

which can be listened to before purchase, is of the “obscure and esoteric” type, “there’s also a big Rolling Stones section.” Having spent the last 15-plus years as a freelance video director and editor, Rich Ruggiero said he decided to turn his pas-

“I think people are starting to get tired of strong beers. And we think we can draw in people who may be interested in craft beers but are more used to drinking something like Coors or Budweiser.” – Rich Ruggiero Also setting Berlinetta apart is an inventory of classic vinyl LPs available for sale, carefully curated by Chris. “We’re both music lovers,” Rich said, “but he owned a recording studio in Bridgeport that he sold to help start this, and he is a real record collector.” While much of the inventory, FCBJ

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sion for home-brewing into a profession about three-and-ahalf years ago. He and Chris “had done some work on the same projects together, but never been in business with each other,” he said. “We had loosely discussed, ‘Wouldn’t it be great to do something together?’ but had never known

what it would be.” When they finally decided to start a brewery in 2018, the brothers focused on the Interstate 95 corridor. Rich, a Weston resident, and Chris, who lives in Stratford, ultimately decided upon Bridgeport as “we grew up in the area and liked it.” The search took about a year, Rich said, and roughly another year for the landlord to make the necessary improvements to the building. And then, of course, Covid hit. But Berlinetta is now up and running, he said: “Our opening weekend was great, with long lines on Saturday, and we had a really well-attended Sunday, so we’re off to a promising start.” For the present, Berlinetta will stick with slinging suds at the brewery, although Ruggiero noted that they also offer a small number of cans for sale. “Probably about a sixth of our sales during opening weekend was cans,” he said. “But canning on a large scale can be pretty difficult, time-consuming and expensive. We’ll probably end up with a manufacturer eventually.”

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hilip Morris International (PMI) is moving its U.S. corporate headquarters from New York City to a to-be-determined site in Connecticut, its CEO announced at an event June 22 alongside Gov. Ned Lamont. Jacek Olczak said the company is still reviewing potential locations, but that it will be in lower Fairfield County. The new headquarters is expected to be operational by summer 2022, and will involve relocating about 200 workers from Manhattan. Olczak was quick to note that PMI does not “sell cigarettes as you know them in any state.” Instead, the company has focused for the past several years on IQOS, an electronic, heat-not-burn “tobacco product.” “We will solve the problem of smoking,” Olczak declared, saying that the company expects to save millions of lives by manufacturing and promoting such products. According to PMI’s website, it has invested over $8.1 billion in scientific research on noncigarette products. PMI, whose world headquarters are in Lausanne, Switzerland, was spun off from Philip Morris Companies Inc. (now Altria) in 2008. Via its Philip Morris USA division, Altria manufactures such brands as Marlboro, Virginia Slims and Parliament; it also has a minority stake in e-cigarette company Juul. “We got divorced but we forgot to change our names,” Olczak quipped about the two companies. “More than half of our revenue will be from noncombustible sources within five years.” Lamont said that talks between the state and PMI began roughly 18 months ago on a semi-casual basis. “It wasn’t all about the numbers,” he remarked, saying that unlike past deals that have brought companies to the state, this one is not contingent upon PMI’s hitting certain benchmarks like the creation of jobs or investments to receive tax breaks.

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the Pace Business Poll, Kathy Winsted, is an associate professor of marketing and director of the Center for Student Enterprise. She said that students who were active in the research and call center had expressed an interest in using Pace Connect for conducting polls. “They mostly do research for Pace departments. They do research for the career services department, for alumni relations, other departments on campus and they have been wanting for quite a while to do a poll,” Winsted told the Business Journal. “They developed the plan for this Pace Business Poll with help from a number of professors and deans. They developed the first round of questions. It was then edited by The Westchester Business Council, The Business Council of New York State as well as our dean’s office, myself, so it was a group effort to put the questions together.” Winsted said that while respondents can answer questions online, students have done outbound calling, sent emails and conducted interviews to gather data. “We have a few open-ended questions to try to get opinions and ideas and learn more in-depth qualitative information so they’ve been analyzing all of that and categorizing it and talking about it in their report,” Winsted said. “They’ve done an initial draft report. They have now left for the summer so I will be finalizing it, but it is a student enterprise.” “We want the Pace Business Poll to be a standard thing,” Winsted said. “We’re assuming that as we move forward word gets out through the Westchester County Business Journal and other sources where we’ll get out that Pace does this survey, that you should get your voice heard, that you should be part of this survey, help us to understand local business and that it will get easier and easier as we get better known to get the responses. “We want it to be an ongoing thing that will link Pace to the communities that we’re in as well as establish some expertise that people will begin to count on for information about local area businesses.” Winsted noted that the dean of Pace’s Lubin School of Business, Lawrence G. Singleton, is very much on board with the polling program. He had served as dean of the School of Management at Marist College in Poughkeepsie. That college is known by many for the Marist Poll, which covers a variety of subjects from politics to one released on June 11 showing that 92% of Americans put a topping on their hot dogs with 47% preferring mustard and 30% favoring ketchup. Sneak peek Winsted provided the Business Journal with a preview of what the initial Pace Business Poll has found, although

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there will be additional study of the data and comments received. “We have found that almost every business made some changes during the pandemic, but that many businesses, the majority, in fact, feel that they’re stronger after the pandemic instead of weaker. “They’ve learned things from the pandemic and they plan to change procedures moving forward. They plan to keep some of the procedures that they’ve changed like more people working from home as really the most common area, more use of technology moving forward, so they have found that they can do remote working and be productive; they found that technology can help them,” Winsted said. “Many of the companies that we interviewed said ... they’ve used technology to improve their processes, to speed up what they’re doing and they’ve learned a lot from that.” Winsted said that while the Pace Business Poll will grow in significance for the business community, it also will WCBJ

grow in importance for the lessons Pace students will learn that they can apply in their vocations after graduation. “There are so many: how to communicate with professionals; how to sound professional; how to be professional; the emailing skills, the data analysis skills are huge; the survey writing skills and how to ask questions without bias,” Winsted said. “They’re learning a lot about presenting results as well.” Randi Priluck, associate dean of undergraduate programs at the Lubin School of Business said that the proposal to move forward with the poll was very well received by the school’s administration. “These skills are crucial in almost any career these days, so having the students get firsthand experience with data analysis is very good for them and in running a business,” Priluck said, adding that working at the Pace Connect center or other student-run businesses provides unique experiences. “So many jobs they’ll go into are business-to-business jobs, so they’ll

already have experience dealing with clients, dealing with adults, learning the language of the business, running research and the importance of that, so it really provides them a lot of opportunities when they go out in their careers,” Priluck said. “They’re some of our most sought-after students because they have this real-world experience.” Priluck commented that it’s possible in the future that the scope of subjects covered in Pace polling might be broadened. “Right now we’re thinking strictly business and focusing on the recovery but it’s very possible that this could be expanded to do more and different kinds of polls and get more students involved,” Priluck said. “We wouldn’t do a political poll because we’re a business school and we think that the value for us is not in politics or political polls but in business-related polls. Consumer sentiment types of things might fit with that and other business-related polling could work as well.”

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For BrightFarms, indoor farming model brings big growth

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nlike most large lettuce and greens providers, BrightFarms is not a West Coast company. Instead, it’s headquartered in the village of Irvington. Its greenhouses are more remote, on the East Coast and in the Midwest, and provide fresh produce to nearby major metro areas, cities and towns. The company’s founder, Paul Lightfoot, is a former tech and software CEO for BSG, a company that operated software businesses to improve distribution and productivity in retail. About a decade ago, he decided to bring his supply-chain management expertise to the mission of providing healthy, local, sustainably grown food to stores at an accessible price point. “Through my career in supply-chain management, I had been programmed to live, breathe and eat efficiency,” Lightfoot said. “As I approached my 40th birthday, I had an epiphany that I needed to follow my passion, making sure people have access to delicious and nutritious food … I dug into the produce supply chain and found a system that seemed like it was at odds with itself and not as efficient as it could be. I was compelled to build a better supply chain that helps deliver fresher, tastier and more nutritious leafy greens at an accessible price point.” The company is unique among producers for its indoor hydroponic farming model, which is highly sustainable and

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cost efficient, allowing the company to offer its greens at an affordable price point. “We implement environmentally friendly practices, first, by relying almost entirely on natural sunlight for energy,” Lightfoot said. “This keeps energy bills and carbon emissions low. In fact, our costs are much lower than vertical farming methods for that very reason. Our greenhouse model also uses 85% less light, 90% less land and 95% less water than conventional farming methods.” If you’ve ever tried BrightFarms products around the Westchester and Fairfield region, available at its regional partner Stop & Shop supermarkets, they likely came from the company’s greenhouse in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, its 280,000-square foot facility that’s about a threehour drive from the New York metro area. Another benefit of indoor growth is a high level of control over pests and disease that could affect the crops. This means that no pesticides are necessary and none are used; nor are any insecticides, herbicides or fungicides, which is a step further than USDA organic standards. With no pesticides used and a hydroponic model, which means the plants are grown from water and sunlight — no soil — there is no need to wash the produce after picking or at home, eliminating another usual step before packaging. And even though it is just water used to grow the greens, the process actually uses much less water than typical farming practices, about seven times less, FCBJ

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and produces no runoff. The proximity of greenhouses to their targeted markets makes it possible for the greens to be delivered and become available to consumers less than a day after being harvested. Compare that to greens shipped in from the West Coast, which can take up to a week to make it to shelves across the country. Over 98% of leaf lettuces in the country are grown in just two states, California and Arizona. Aside from the need for freshness, this short transport time saves on both costs and total energy used. Usually, to find locally grown produce, consumers have to go to farmers markets or order directly, but BrightFarms partners with grocery stores, making products accessible to consumers who primarily buy produce at the grocery store. Likely, this model is also part of what will position the company to become a national brand. The setup is also easily replicable; according to Lightfoot, it can be created anywhere in the country, which allows BrightFarms to expand into, essentially, any market it chooses. The most recent expansion was sizable, bringing BrightFarms into the Southeast with a greenhouse in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The new facility is as large as its greenhouse in Pennsylvania, which was its biggest one so far. BrightFarms estimates that it will produce up to 2 million pounds of produce per year for its markets in the Carolinas. The new greenhouse will

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Steve Platt, CEO. up their customer base significantly, but the company intends to keep growing in new markets nationwide. Its last round of funding in the fall of 2020 brought in over $100 million with which to work. “Our smart greenhouse model can be replicated anywhere across the country, and we have

big plans to expand into every region in the next few years,” Lightfoot said. “Next up, we’ll be expanding in New England, and move onto Texas later this year. By the end of 2021, we will double in size and production and surpass availability in over 3,500 stores — the most of any indoor farming player.”

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Volunteers fueled regional nonprofits throughout the pandemic BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

uring the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, government officials called on people to shelter at home and to keep social distancing from others. In concept, this would seem like a disaster for any nonprofit that relied on volunteers to help with their activities. In reality, regional nonprofits reported that the pandemic period did not disrupt the bonds with their volunteer bases. “We saw a tremendous uptick in individuals and community members who wanted to connect to the community,” said Jeanette Gisbert, executive director at Volunteer New York. “Very early on in March 2020, we set up our virtual volunteer center, which was a curated list of things that folks could do virtually from home. “We knew that nonprofits still needed volunteers to accomplish their mission,” Gisbert added. “But they just needed to kind of reimagine what volunteerism looked like in the state of a global pandemic.”

Business Travel— lion and $235 billion in 2023; and $752 billion and $271 billion in 2024. Only 35% of U.S. businesses are engaging in any travel, Dow said, placing most of the blame on the inconsistent guidance on large gatherings, which varies widely from state to state. California and Washington state have eased many restrictions since the webinar, with Rhode Island and Michigan announcing plans to do the same. In a June 16 statement, Dow applauded those actions, which he said remove “critical barriers to the return of our pre-pandemic economy and livelihoods. “States with delayed reopenings must recognize they’re at a competitive disadvantage to those open for business, requiring focused efforts to encourage the safe return of both business and leisure travelers,” he continued. “Similarly, companies that continue to restrict business travel and attendance at in-person professional meetings and events will delay their own economic recovery and give their competitors an edge.” The organization has launched a website, letsmeetthere.travel, which maintains that “Professional meetings and events (PMEs) are different than most types of gatherings, providing a controlled setting for the secure implementation of health and safety measures designed to prevent the spread of Covid-19. In fact, according to scientific modeling by the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance and Epistemix, in-person PMEs pose a near-zero (0.001%) risk of Covid-19 transmission to attendees — even for large events.” Even so, “business leaders still don’t know what to expect” as they try planning a large event or convention, Dow said at the

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One organization that relied heavily on virtual platforms to accomplish its goals during the pandemic was the Fairfield County chapter of SCORE, a national network of volunteer business mentors. But according to Steve Smith, the chapter’s managing director, their migration to virtual communications preceded the health crisis. “We were going more and more digital anyway because of the congestion and traffic getting around Fairfield County,” he said. With 126 volunteers and a client base of 15,000 clients, Fairfield County represents one of SCORE’s largest chapters. Smith received positive feedback on the chapter’s webinars and the one-on-one mentoring that its volunteer business experts offer to small-business owners. “We’ve had no drop off in our services rendered over the last 16 months,” he said. “Clients have been very happy.” But as the health crisis recedes, Smith is not eager to rush back to the pre-pandemic way of operating. “We’re not going back to the old approach,” he said. “We’ve set a new performance bar of

effectiveness and we need to figure out the right kind of mix.” However, not every organization could simply migrate to Zoom. Faith Ann Butcher, chief impact officer at United Way of Westchester and Putnam, reported that volunteers took proper health safety precautions in helping to assemble and deliver meal packages to residents in need of food assistance. “We didn’t lose volunteers at all,” Butcher said. “We actually increased volunteer capacity during this time, from 5,000 hours per year to 7,000 hours per year. People were extremely caring and very giving of their time.” Over at the United Way of Coastal Fairfield County, the pandemic did not put a halt to the volunteer-fueled operations. “Our volunteers organized corporate collections and drives,” said Gail Carroll, vice president of marketing and communications. “They collected food, diapers and toys for those in need, and United Way distributed them to our community partners serving families.” Carroll noted that Sikorsky Aircraft in

Stratford opened its cafeteria to the organization during this time, preparing lunches for distribution to food-insecure residents in four towns. Jeff Kimball, the CEO of this United Way chapter, led by example by personally distributing meal packages at a low-income housing project in Bridgeport. Outside of food-focused efforts, Carroll reported the distribution of personal protective equipment to frontline workers, as well as efforts to encourage voter registration and participation in the U.S. Census outdoor vaccination clinics. “Going forward, we are hoping to return to our in-person volunteering,” she said, citing such projects as book distribution at public events and reading to preschool classrooms. For Volunteer New York’s Gisbert, the pandemic has been a challenge, but she observed that nonprofits and the volunteers that keep them in motion are always up for a challenge. “You know what happens after every disaster,” she said. “We’ve seen that after 9/11, after Hurricane Sandy. We channeled it into this new environment.”

webinar. With roughly 54% of U.S. adults now fully vaccinated and nearly 66% having received at least one shot, he said, event planners need to overcome lingering doubts. Bernadette Melnyk, vice president for health promotion, chief wellness officer and dean of the College of Nursing at The Ohio State University, said that taking basic precautions such as requiring masks and social distancing for unvaccinated people is still a good idea “We have a saying at OSU. In God We Trust, but everybody else better bring data to the table.” The co-author of “The Scientific-Based Evidence for Conducting Safe and Healthy Professional Meetings and Events,” which includes data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Journal of the American Medical Association Network, Melnyk said she recommended event planners consider prepackaged meals and other low-touch dining and drinking options for attendees. Ventilation systems should also be evaluated if they have not already been, she said. According to a March study by Freeman Research, 78% of attendees expect to attend in-person events in the fall, rising to 94% by winter. Exhibitors were slightly more optimistic with 80% returning this fall and 95% by winter. In addition, 85% of respondents consider in-person events “irreplaceable” because of their ability to drive commerce and networking opportunities. The Freeman report was based on data from more than 1 million U.S. event attendees, exhibitors, organizers and brand marketers, 20% of whom were international attendees. “This research shows a light at the end

of the tunnel with confidence in returning to in-person events up from an all-time low last spring,” Freeman CEO Bob Priest-Heck said. “When events return, commerce returns — by not only providing a platform for small business and larger corporations, but also benefiting the travel, hospitality, and tourism industries as well.” “Summer kicked off with a very strong Memorial Day weekend,” Chris Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton, said at the webinar. “We expect last summer to be the worst we’ve ever had in the history of the business, but we’re seeing historic levels of demand on the leisure side. “We are confident that professionally planned events can be held across the country.” Nassetta said that while Hilton is “hosting events every day, it’s not like we were (pre-pandemic) by any stretch.”

Part of the algebra involved is when workers will go back to their offices on a regular basis, Murdock said. “A lot of places are starting to transition back to the office, but it may never be 100% ever again.” Sporting events remained strong throughout the pandemic, he said. “The difference now is that, with league championships and the like, the kids can have their families with them.” Murdock credited the administration of Gov. Ned Lamont, especially Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner David Lehman, with “doing things that our neighbors didn’t” when it came to allowing sports to continue last year. “That was really helpful to our hotels.” He was also heartened by the news that the TSA screened more than 7.1 million people from Thursday to Monday of Memorial Day weekend — its highest traffic numbers since March 2020. “More people are flying,” he said. “It’s probably more leisure than business, but we’re definitely seeing an uptick.” Thanks to the Connecticut Office of Tourism, which falls under the DECD, Murdock said the bureau can now “spend a little money to promote ourselves to media and event planners. We’re focusing on people who maybe are still a little reluctant to attend a meeting or an event.” Outreach efforts are focused both on Connecticut businesses and those in New York City, Albany, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Boston, he said. The problem with some of potential events being booked in Connecticut is that planners often prefer to hold those events in different locations from year to year. “So if we missed out last year, it might be a number of years before they come back here,” he said.

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Connecticut outlook positive Meanwhile, the picture in Connecticut is also improving, according to Robert Murdock, Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau president and director of national accounts. “It’s not like a light switch — it’s more like a dimmer in how things are coming back,” he told the Business Journal, “particularly in the corporate market.” Murdock said his organization is seeing “strong demand for events and on the leisure side as well. There’s been a big uptick in RFPs for space. But people are still figuring out the whole convention business.” He noted that summer historically has not been a big time for corporate events, given vacations and a preference for outdoor activities. “Even concerts tend to be outside at amphitheaters.”

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Million Air sues Westchester County for $30M for delaying new hangar BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfairinc.com

illion Air White Plains, a company that services corporate and private aircraft at Westchester County Airport, claims that the county has cost it $30 million by blocking construction of a new hangar, in a lawsuit that also implies that delays are motivated by electoral politics. Westchester has “blocked Million Air at every turn with unreasonable and contractually impermissible obstacles,” the company claims in a June 16 lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court, White Plains. County Executive George Latimer told Westfair reporter Peter Katz that he is confident that the county will get a fair hearing in court and will prevail. Million Air began running a fixed-base operation at the airport after the administration of the previous county executive, Rob Astorino, granted Million Air a 30-year lease in 2016 on 22.4 acres that included an outdated terminal and hangar at the airport. The Houston-based company bills itself as an operator of luxurious aircraft facil-

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ities globally. Corporate and individually owned aircraft are stored in hangars, fueled, de-iced and maintained. Passengers and pilots are catered to in posh terminals. The 2016 lease authorized Million Air to renovate and build new facilities. It has already spent $50 million on the terminal and a new hangar, according to the lawsuit, and it has proposed building more hangars, including replacement of an existing hangar. The replacement hangar would create jobs, increase lease rental revenue for the county and eliminate about 1,222 “ferry flights” where planes that drop off passengers at Westchester have to leave for other airports because of lack of hangar space at Westchester. The lease requires the county to assist and cooperate with Million Air “in good faith,” the complaint states, in obtaining governmental approvals for new hangars. In 2017, the company notified the Astorino administration that it wanted to replace the outdated hangar with a modern facility, for which it had already lined up prospective tenants and anticipated rents of more than $7 million a year. The Astorino administration supported

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the plan, according to the lawsuit, but asked Million Air to hold off on a formal request until after Astorino’s heated re-election campaign against Latimer concluded in the November 2017 election. Latimer was aligned with Citizens for a Responsible County Airport, a group that opposed airport development, according to the complaint. And when Latimer won the election, he appointed a leader of the opposition group to his transition team. After Latimer’s election, the county has repeatedly denied Million Air’s requests to replace the outdated hangar, according to the complaint, but has “never provided a reasonable basis for its decision.” The county said the hangar is not required, for example, or that it is a new project that requires a new or amended lease. The county allegedly told Million Air not to build a stormwater management system during the first phase of improvements, with the understanding that the system would be installed when the outdated hangar was replaced. Months later, the county reversed course, the lawsuit states, and said it would not approve the replacement hangar until

the stormwater system was installed. When the Federal Aviation Administration rebuked the county for allowing construction without a stormwater system and environmental approval, the county allegedly blamed the regulatory failure on Million Air. Million Air claims it has complied with county demands: drafting an amended lease, commissioning a study on the benefits of the replacement hangar, submitted voluminous environmental materials for regulatory approvals. All to “no avail,” the lawsuit states. “The county has repeatedly moved the goal posts and continued to unreasonably deny approval of the plans.” Million Air claims that the delays have cost it $30 million plus $175,000 for every week the county fails to honor the lease. It accuses the county of breach of contract and breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing. It is asking the court to order the county to approve the replacement hangar and pay at least $30 million in damages. Million Air is represented by several White Plains attorneys with Yankwitt LLP and Cuddy & Feder LLP.

SHU prof shines light on how local government works in his 14th book BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

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I guess I’m working my way down,” Sacred Heart University professor Gary Rose joked to the Business Journal when discussing his 14th book, “New England Local Government: The Case of Connecticut” (Academica Press). The book follows Rose’s publication in 2017 of “Haywire: A Chronology of the 2016 Presidential Contest” and “Connecticut in Crisis: Policy Challenges and the 2018 Contest for Governor,” which arrived in 2019. “About halfway through writing ‘Connecticut in Crisis’ I realized that I may have found a path to follow when it was done,” he said. “I thought that educating people about the issues we face and the state as a whole, explaining how our government actually works, was worthwhile.” The longtime political science professor said that part of the impetus came from interacting with his own students. “So many people are completely unaware of how things work at the local level,” he said. “They focus on what’s happening at the national level, less so on the state level and almost not at all locally. Unless they’re a real activist, they have a very, very limited knowledge of what’s happening at that level — the area where they live is a real blank spot.” Though it comes in at a lean 128 pages, “The Case of Connecticut” covers a lot of ground, discussing each of the state’s 169 municipalities and how they are governed; the way they finance their public services; the makeup and role of local political party politics; and the waning influence and reach of local media vis-à-vis their coverage of the government. “It’s basically a textbook,” Rose said, “but it’s meant to be a supplement, not the core source for a government class.” He noted that the popular view of Connecticut as a reliably blue state hasn’t always been the case. The state went for the Republican nominee for U.S. President from 1972 (Richard Nixon) through 1988 (George H.W. Bush); it has given the nod to Democrats ever since. Rose said a similar thing may be happening in what he said “were rock-ribbed Republican communities — there’s a very real transition taking place. A lot of ‘Republican’ small towns are becoming more competitive and more Democrat.” Along the way Rose hits upon some of the state’s less-than-stellar politicians — not just scandal-plagued former Gov. John Rowland but also the infamous T. Frank Hayes. The onetime lieutenant governor and Waterbury mayor was ulti-

mately found guilty of defrauding the town of over $1 million and served six years in Wethersfield State Prison in the 1940s. In 1937, Waterbury Comptroller Daniel Leary, also part of Hayes’ ring, was defeated and his successor was the man who uncovered the fraud. “The irony is that one of the people who blew the whistle on Mayor Hayes was John Rowland’s grandfather,” TWB LoanRowland, DecisionRose said. Sherwood WCBJ Another theme examined in the book 7.375” x 7.125” is “how w there reallyhare two Connecticuts 4-27-21 in many ways,” he said, “not just urban communities and outliers, but racially we’re very divided.” Recent efforts to bring more equity to affordable housing was one example that Rose said he

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Tax considerations when selling your business BY NORMAN G.GRILL

elling a small business is a complex venture, especially the tax consequences. If you’re thinking about selling your business, the first step is to consult a competent tax professional. You will need to make sure your financials are in order, obtain an accurate business valuation to determine how much your business is worth (and what the listing price might be) and develop a tax planning strategy to minimize capital gains and other taxes to maximize your profits from the sale. Accurate financial statements The importance of preparing your business financials before listing your business for sale cannot be overstated. Whether you use a business broker or word of mouth, rest assured that potential buyers will scrutinize every aspect of your business. Not being able to quickly produce financial statements, current and prior years’ balance sheets, profit and loss statements, tax returns, equipment lists, product inventories, and property appraisals and lease agreements may lead to loss of the sale. Business valuation Many business owners have no idea

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what their business is worth. Some may underestimate whereas others overestimate — sometimes significantly. Obtaining a third-party business valuation allows business owners to set a price that is realistic for potential buyers while achieving maximum value. Tax consequences of selling As a business owner you probably think of your business as a single entity sold as a lump sum. The IRS, however, views a business as a collection of assets. Profit from the sale of these assets may be subject to shortand long-term capital gains tax, depreciation recapture of Section 1245 and Section 1250 real property, and federal and state income taxes. For IRS purposes each asset sold must be classified as capital assets, depreciable property used in the business, real property used in the business, goodwill or property held for sale to customers, such as inventory or stock in trade. Assets are considered tangible (real estate, machinery, and inventory) or intangible (goodwill or trade name). The gain (or loss) on each asset sold is figured separately. For instance, the sale of capital assets results in capital gain or loss whereas the sale of inventory results

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in ordinary income or loss, with each taxed accordingly. Depreciable property. Section 1231 gains and losses are the taxable gains and losses from Section 1231 transactions such as sales or exchanges of real property or depreciable personal property held longer than one year. Their treatment as ordinary or capital depends on whether you have a net gain or a net loss from all your Section 1231 transactions. When you dispose of depreciable property (Section 1245 property or Section 1250 property) at a gain, you may have to recognize all or part of the gain as ordinary income under the depreciation recapture rules. Any remaining gain is a Section 1231 gain. Business structure. Your business structure (i.e., business entity) also affects the way your business is taxed when it is sold. Sole proprietorships, partnerships and LLCs (limited liability companies) are considered “passthrough” entities and each asset is sold separately. As such there is more flexibility when structuring a sale to benefit both the buyer and seller in terms of tax consequences. C-corporations and S-corporations have different entity structures and sale of assets and stock are subject to more

complex regulations. For example, when assets of a C-corporation are sold, the seller is taxed twice. The corporation pays tax on any gains realized when the assets are sold and shareholders pay capital gains tax when the corporation is dissolved. However, when a C-corporation sells stock the seller only pays capital gains tax on the profit from the sale, which is generally at the long-term capital gains tax rate. S-corporations are taxed similarly to partnerships in that there is no double taxation when assets are sold. Income (or loss) flows through shareholders, who report it on their individual tax returns. Get help This writeup is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as advice. Selling a business often involves complicated federal and state tax rules and regulations. If you’re thinking of selling your business, consider getting professional assistance. Norm Grill, CPA, (N.Grill@GRILL1.com) is managing partner of Grill & Partners, LLC (www.GRILL1.com), certified public accountants and consultants to closely held companies and high-net-worth individuals, with offices in Fairfield and Darien, 203-254-3880.

Lamont unveils $10 billion high-speed rail plan BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

new high-speed rail plan was unveiled by Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti on June18, promising to save commuters up to 10 minutes in their commutes by 2022 and up to 25 minutes by 2035. It also will generate an estimated 45,000 direct construction jobs over 15 years, according to Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, who joined the governor, Giulietti, and a number of other government officials at the Stratford train station to make the announcement. TIME FOR CT is a proposed $8 billion to 10 billion comprehensive investment program that, with funding, can provide additional capacity and improve needs, frequency, and reliability throughout Connecticut. The benefits include: • Using existing assets and stay within existing rights-of-way. • Reducing the impacts of climate change by attracting more people out of their cars. • Improving the resiliency of the New Haven Line. • Providing a new fleet for faster trip times and an improved passenger experience. • Improving access to education, jobs and urban centers. • Supporting economic recovery from Covid-19 through improved service. Giulietti said that Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad along with state and federal legislators are working together to bring to life a plan that is based on the pillars of service, infrastructure and fleet investment. Improvements will include shoring up movable bridges such as the Walk Bridge in Norwalk, straightening rails and improving signal systems as well as buying modern rail cars. “This is one piece of an entire plan for the Northeast corridor,” Giulietti said, while Lamont noted that TIME FOR CT’s implementation will benefit the entire country, as every state’s rail system is interconnected. Catherine Rinaldi, president of MetroNorth, said that its ridership began increasing in the spring; noting that peak service on several lines was increased on June 18, she said another significant increase is scheduled for August. Rinaldi also touted the climate-related benefits of getting more people to travel by rail than by car, easing highway congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. Caroline Decker, vice president, Northeast Corridor Service Line for Amtrak, said: “No pun intended, we are on the right track.” State Sen. Will Haskell (D-Westport), noting that he keeps an MTA timetable from 1970 in his office that shows commuting time is “slower today by every measure,” said both the state and federal government have come

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to understand “how critically important rail Rescue Plan Act include billions for transporservice is.” tation, and appeared confident that further Introduced by Bysiewicz as the “fairy funding for transportation was on the way. godfather” and “fairy godmother” of federal “If the Europeans can do it in high-speed funding, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and rail, we can certainly do it in this country,” U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro — the latter is chairshe said. person of the U.S. House Appropriations “Let’s not waste this opportunity,” Lamont Committee — vowed to put pressure on their said, repeating that the program will reduce peers to secure the federal funding necessary traffic and emissions. “What a difference that to make the plan a reality. means,” he said. “We need a massive, likely b-partisan “We’re not a pass-through state” anymore, plan,” Blumenthal said. “And we need the two Lamont added, saying that Connecticut’s Joes — Biden and (U.S. Sen.) Manchin (D-West economy now stands at about 98% of what Virginia) — to get behind it.” it was before the pandemic, compared with DeLauro noted that her committee about 93% for the rest of the country. has passed the Surface Transportation “This is real,” he said. “This is happening, Investment Act, but that it will need further and you’re going to see a difference within a Date: 6/28/2021 improvements before it goes to the House year.” floor for a vote. Nevertheless, she said that Asked about a potential impact on ticket Focus: Real Estate & Construction the recently passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, prices, Giulietti said that “right now, we have Advertorial: Banking & Financial Advisors and Economic Security Act and the American not looked into that.”

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Former Orange County IDA members plead guilty to felony charges BY KATHY ROBERTS

n March, the Orange County Legislature dismissed all seven members of its Industrial Development Agency when it learned that a criminal investigation was being conducted by the District Attorney’s Office. On June 21, three of its former members pleaded guilty after a grand jury indictment against them was unsealed. Former County Executive Edward Diana, 72, who held that office from 2003-2013 and most recently was town supervisor of Wallkill, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of offering a false instrument; Laurie Villasuso, 41, former IDA chief executive officer, and Vincent Cozzolino, the agency’s former director,

both pleaded guilty to a felony charge of corrupting government. Cozzolino, 62, is president of Galileo Technology, a Kingston consulting firm that was employed by the Orange County IDA. At a press conference held at the Government Center in Goshen on June 22 after the plea deal was made public, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler detailed a pattern of nondisclosed conflicts of interest the former IDA members engaged in and pointed to Cozzolino as the most culpable of the three. Galileo Technology was made to appear as an independent contractor, even though Cozzolino was its CEO. In addition, Villasuso and Diana were on Galileo’s payroll while they were on both

the boards of the IDA and The Strategic Economic Consortium, Hoovler said. It was previously known as TSEC, or The Solar Energy Consortium. “No theft of funds or missing money, but a pattern of nondisclosed conflicts of interest, where these individuals were self-dealing. They were making deals that benefited themselves while they were on a payroll (for Galileo Technology) and not exercising independence. They were cheating the taxpayers in this county. Contract language was so vague that Galileo could legally bill for the same services under multiple contracts,” continued Hoovler. “We found contracts that Galileo had with the IDA that did not adequately describe its services, containing convo-

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luted language to make it appear that Galileo was an independent contractor.” He went on to fault the IDA’s unnamed legal counsel, who accepted predrafted contracts with Galileo, allowing the company “to enrich itself several times over.” Hoovler noted the IDA attorney was “guilty of malpractice…. but bad lawyering is not a crime.” However, enriching yourself through a public benefit corporation is a crime, and all three pleaded guilty to the charge. Cozzolino, Villasuso and Diana will appear in court in September for sentencing. Each will receive five years probation and pay restitution: $1 million for Cozzolino; $175,000 for Villasuso and $90,000 for Diana. The district attorney commended the new IDA board for adopting the oversight policies its former members failed to initiate. Some members who were dismissed in March by the Orange County Legislature, said Hoovler, “were volunteers, and I do not believe they are bad people; but they did not exercise oversight over the IDA or its financials. They failed to seek outside verification or adopt an ethics policy.” The New York State Comptroller’s Office aided the county district attorney’s office in its investigation. Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli attended the press conference, commending Hoovler and his staff for their investigation.

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Connect NY’s two power grids to drive economic development BY MICHAEL OATES

communities across the Hudson Valley and upstate New York could gain thousands of private-sector, clean-energy jobs thanks to this program. These include high-tech construction and operation jobs at new transmission, wind and solar facilities. New York could see billions of dollars in local economic investment and tax revenue, especially in regions that have long experienced significant economic need. Unlike most issues that dominate Albany, connecting the two grids isn’t a zero-sum game. In fact, upstate will only win when downstate wins. As New York works to build back better from the fallout of Covid, NYSERDA must use this program to revitalize local communities. Republicans and Democrats alike can support it, while upstate and downstate communities will benefit from it.

he New York State Energy Research & Development Authority faces a major decision that could greatly impact all of New York’s economic recovery from Covid-19. Several energy and transmission developers are competing for a NYSERDA energy program with varying amounts of in-state investment. The choice is clear: Go big and choose New York jobs. In his 2020 State of the State, Gov. Andrew Cuomo laid out an ambitious vision: expanding New York’s renewable energy to reduce the state’s carbon emissions to zero by 2040. This nation-leading goal would fundamentally transform the state’s energy system and its underlying economy. But the governor’s vision faces an old problem: the tale of two energy grids. The Hudson Valley and upstate New York have abundant sources of renewable energy and the real estate needed to build new clean energy facilities. Yet it lacks the demand to meet its supply. Simultaneously, downstate has a vast energy demand, but neither the room nor transmission to deliver enough renewable energy to meet needs. Thus it relies almost entirely on fossil-based power generators. The result: Hudson Valley and upstate economic development and job creation have been stifled and environmental justice in New York City has been ignored. Families across New York City continue to live next to dirty, outdated power plants, and face higher rates of asthma than surrounding areas. That’s why Cuomo initiated the process of delivering renewable energy into New York City. If done right, the program could harness clean energy from across New York state for delivery in New York City. In so doing, the state can boost the entire state’s economy while advancing environmental justice. The state program calls for 3,000 megawatts (MW) of new, clean, renewable energy transmission. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio also has stated that the city is prepared to buy its entire municipal load from this program — an additional 600MW. And real estate leaders face requirements to significantly reduce building emissions by 2030. That’s why state decision makers should use this moment to go big and invest in the entire 3,000MW of renewable transmission. What’s more, they should prioritize homegrown, New York renewables. From groundbreaking to operation,

Michael Oates is president and CEO of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. Visit HVEDC.org.

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BANKS (Commercial) | WESTCHESTER COUNTY Area code: 914 (unless otherwise noted)

Bank of America N.A. 101 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, N.C. 28255 800-432-1000 • bankofamerica.com Top executive: Brian T. Moynihan Number of domestic locations: 4,600 Year established: 1904

Customers Bank 99 Bridge St., Phoenixville, PA 19460 610-933-2000 • customersbank.com Top executive: Jay S. Sidhu Number of domestic locations: 13 Year established: 1997

BNY Mellon N.A. 240 Greenwich St., New York, N.Y. 10286 212-495-1784 • bnymellon.com Top executive: Interim CEO: Thomas P. (Todd) Gibbons Number of domestic locations: 34 Year established: 1869

The First Bank of Greenwich 500 Westchester Ave. Port Chester, N.Y. 10573 914-908-5444 • greenwichfirst.com Top executive: Frank J. Gaudio Number of domestic locations: 3 Year established: 2006

Capital One N.A. 1680 Capital One Drive McLean, VA 22102 800-655-2265 • capitalone.com Top executive: Richard D. Fairbank Number of domestic locations: 662 Year established: 1988

HSBC Bank USA N.A. 1800 Tysons Blvd., Tysons, VA 22102 800-975-4722 • us.hsbc.com Top executive: Michael Roberts Number of domestic locations: 230 Year established: 2004

Citibank N.A. 701 E. 60 St., Sioux Falls, S.D. 57104 800-285-3000 • citibank.com Top executive: Mary McNiff Number of domestic locations: 723 Year established: 1812

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. 1111 Polaris Pkwy. Columbus, OH 43240 212-270-6000 • jpmorganchase.com Top executive: Jamie Dimon Number of domestic locations: 5,100 Year established: 1824

Citizens Bank N.A. 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, R.I. 02903 401-456-7096 • citizensbank.com Top executive: Jane Fraser Number of domestic locations: 1,127 Year established: 2005

KeyBank N.A. 127 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44114 216-689-5580 • key.com Top executive: Beth Mooney Number of domestic locations: 1,197 Year established: 1849

ConnectOne Bank 301 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs, N.J. 07832 844-266-2548 • connectonebank.com Top executive: Frank Sorrentino Number of domestic locations: 28 Year established: 2005

M&T Trust Co. 1 M&T Plaza, Buffalo, N.Y. 14203 800-724-2440 • mtb.com Top executive: Michael Berman Number of domestic locations: 780 Year established: 1856

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New York Community Bank 615 Merrick Ave. East Meadow, N.Y. 11554 800-535-2269 • newyorkcommercialbank.com Top executive: Thomas R. Cargeni Number of domestic locations: 225 Year established: 1990

OceanFirst Bank (Division of OceanFirst Bank, N.A.) 655 Third Ave., Ninth floor New York, N.Y. 10017 212-818-9090 • oceanfirst.com Top executive: Daniel J. Harris Number of domestic locations: 58 Year established: 1902 Patriot Bank N.A. 900 Bedford St., Stamford, CT 06901 203-324-7500 • bankpatriot.com Top executive: Robert G. Russell, Jr. Number of domestic locations: 9 Year established: 1994 PCSB Bank 2651 Strang Blvd. Yorktown Heights, N.Y. 10598 914-248-7272 • PCSB.com Top executive: Joseph D. Roberto Number of domestic locations: 15 Year established: 2012 People’s United Bank N.A. 850 Main St., Bridgeport, CT 06604 800-894-0300 • peoples.com Top executive: John P. Barnes Number of domestic locations: 403 Year established: 1869 Signature Bank 565 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017 1-886-SIGLINE • signatureny.com Top executive: Joseph J. DePaolo Number of domestic locations: 33 Year established: 2001 Sterling National Bank 400 Rella Blvd, Montebello, N.Y. 10901 845-369-8040 • snb.com Top executive: Jack L. Kopnisky Number of domestic locations: 87 Year established: 1929

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Webster Bank N.A. Webster Plaza, Waterbury, CT 06702 800-325-2424 • websterbank.com Top executive: John R. Ciulla Number of domestic locations: 177 Year established: 1870 Wells Fargo Bank N.A. 101 N. Phillips Ave. Sioux Falls, S.D. 57104 704-590-4900 • wellsfargo.com Top executive: Charles W. Scharf Number of domestic locations: 8,050 Year established: 1870 The Westchester Bank 2001 Central Park Ave. Yonkers, N.Y. 10710 914-337-1900 • thewestchesterbank.com Top executive: John M. Tolomer Number of domestic locations: 7 Year established: 2008

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PCSB Bank Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Serving Lower Hudson Valley PCSB Bank, founded in 1871, is now proudly celebrating its 150th anniversary of providing full-service banking to communities throughout the lower Hudson Valley. While so much has changed during the bank’s century and a half, PCSB’s core value remains the same and more relevant than ever: to provide personalized banking services delivered by people who live in, understand and care about the communities they serve.

“We are very proud to commemorate our 150-year tradition of offering the highest level of service as caring neighbors and dedicated business partners to our customers,” said Joseph D. Roberto, chairman, president and CEO of PCSB Bank. “Our close connections to the communities we serve give us the ability to provide flexible, customized banking services that help families and businesses grow and prosper.” When it was incorporated in 1871, PCSB Bank was located in Brewster, New York’s general store, undoubtedly a convenient location for the town residents. In 1911, PCSB established its own banking house on Brewster’s Main Street, serving as the quintessential center of commerce and a trusted resource for the community. As the lower Hudson Valley grew through the decades — adding many more residents and businesses — PCSB grew with the region. The Bank expanded to four counties and now offers 15 branches throughout Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess and Rockland counties. From its first outpost in the general store, PCSB Bank developed a reputation for understanding and caring about the community — a mission that remains steadfast to this day. Under the leadership of Joe Roberto since 2012, PCSB Bank has made a number of notable expansions and adaptations to serve its burgeoning clientele. In 2015, the name was changed from Putnam County Savings Bank to PCSB Bank, following its acquisition of CMS Bancorp. This evolution served as a platform for PCSB’s deeper expansion into the Westchester market, meeting the need for a customer-driven bank in the county. PCSB’s size and structure ideally positioned it to meet this demand with a high degree of flexibility and responsiveness in its consumer and commercial lending options. The bank also moved its headquarters from Brewster to a 25,000-square-foot-facility in Yorktown Heights in order to centralize its operations.

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community, PCSB Bank offers a comprehensive suite of business banking products, along with the tailored service, flexibility and access for which it has been long known. This means ensuring the success of neighborhood businesses by working closely with customers to identify the best banking solutions based on their priorities as well as the business acumen of PCSB professionals. PCSB Bank has been a trustworthy, stable resource to customers through good times and bad, including the Great Depression, two World Wars, the financial crisis and countless other upheavals. During the recent pandemic, it once again rose to meet the challenge and help businesses and families stay financially secure. The Bank acted quickly and decisively to keep employees and customers safe, finding new ways to deliver its trademark

During 2017, PCSB completed a conversion from a New York state-chartered mutual savings bank to a stock savings bank. The bank’s charter then changed from a savings to a commercial bank in 2019, allowing it to serve municipalities and a wide range of businesses even more effectively. PCSB became known as “The Incredibly Neighborly Commercial Bank” following this transition. In its leadership role in the business

customer service under difficult circumstances. Steps taken to ease financial distress caused by the pandemic included waiving fees and granting both consumer and commercial loan payment deferrals. PCSB Bank also funded loans, through the CARES Act, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), to more than 300 small businesses, assisting them through the complex process to make sure these enterprises survived the crisis. This reflects the Bank’s commitment to “Main Street”— from its first headquarters in Brewster to its ceaseless support of the businesses that bring life and vitality to main streets and their communities across the region. PCSB Bank extends its neighborliness and generosity far beyond its branches and customer base. In keeping with a tradition of charity and service, the PCSB Bank Community Foundation was formed in 2017 to identify and provide donations to nonprofit organizations in the region that need financial support. The Foundation provides grants to not-for-profit groups, institutions, schools and other organizations that demonstrate the ability to provide exceptional services to communities throughout the lower Hudson Valley. These include youth programs, health and human services, educational, social awareness and community organizations that foster affordable housing. In addition, PCSB employees participate in a host of fundraising events each year, such as the American Heart Association Heart Walk — which brings out hundreds of staff with their families and pets. It’s all part of PCSB Bank’s tradition of seeing employees, customers and the greater community as “family” and neighbors, striving together to make a positive impact. Joe Roberto concluded, “Our Foundation and community involvement, along with our understanding of our customers and their needs, reflect the unique value proposition, which has ensured our growth for 150 years. While our footprint has greatly expanded, our core values remain true to our original mission — a testament to the strength and stability of our institution. People find that it is both comforting and advantageous to do business with bankers who know and care about you.” For information about how PCSB Bank can help you, your family and your business, please visit www.pcsb.com.

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BANKS (Commercial) | FAIRFIELD COUNTY Area code: 203 (unless otherwise noted)

Bank of America N.A. 101 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, N.C. 28255 800-432-1000 • bankofamerica.com Top executive: Brian T. Moynihan Number of domestic locations: 4,600 Year established: 1904

The First Bank of Greenwich 444 E. Putnam Ave., Cos Cob 06807 203-629-8400 • greenwichfirst.com Top executive: Frank J. Gaudio Number of domestic locations: 3 Year established: 2006

Patriot Bank N.A. 900 Bedford St., Stamford 06901 203-324-7500 • bankpatriot.com Top executive: Robert G. Russell, Jr. Number of domestic locations: 9 Year established: 1994

Bankwell Bank 208 Elm St., New Canaan 06840 877-966-1944 • mybankwell.com Top executive: Christopher Gruseke Number of domestic locations: 12 Year-to-date net income: 21,687 Year established: 2002

First Republic Bank 111 Pine St., San Francisco, CA 94111 415-392-1400 • firstrepublic.com Top executive: James H. Herbert II Number of domestic locations: 78 Year established: 2010

People’s United Bank N.A. 850 Main St., Bridgeport 06604 800-894-0300 • peoples.com Top executive: John P. Barnes Number of domestic locations: 403 Year established: 1869

HSBC Bank USA N.A. 1800 Tysons Blvd., Tysons, VA 22102 800-975-4722 • us.hsbc.com Top executive: Michael Roberts Number of domestic locations: 230 Year established: 2004

Signature Bank 565 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017 1-886-SIGLINE • signatureny.com Top executive: Joseph J. DePaolo Number of domestic locations: 33 Year-to-date net income: 588,926 Year established: 2001

BNY Mellon N.A. 240 Greenwich St., New York, N.Y. 10286 212-495-1784 • bnymellon.com Top executive: Interim CEO: Thomas P. (Todd) Gibbons Number of domestic locations: 34 Year established: 1869 Citibank N.A. 701 E. 60 St., Sioux Falls, S.D. 57104 800-285-3000 • citibank.com Top executive: Mary McNiff Number of domestic locations: 723 Year established: 1812 Citizens Bank N.A. 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, R.I. 02903 401-456-7096 • citizensbank.com Top executive: Bruce Van Saun Number of domestic locations: 1,127 Year established: 2005 Connecticut Community Bank N.A. (Division of Westport National Bank) 1495 Post Road East, Westport 06880 203-319-6260 • ccbankonline.com Top executive: David W. Tralke Number of domestic locations: 9 Year established: 1998 DR Bank 1001 Post Road, Darien 06820 800-361-5363 • drbank.com Top executive: Robert Kettenmann Number of domestic locations: 3 Year established: 2006

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JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. 1111 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, OH 43240 212-270-6000 • jpmorganchase.com Top executive: Jamie Dimon Number of domestic locations: 5,100 Year established: 1824 KeyBank N.A. 127 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44114 216-689-5580 • key.com Top executive: Beth Mooney Number of domestic locations: 1,197 Year established: 1849 M&T Trust Co. 1 M&T Plaza, Buffalo, N.Y. 14203 800-724-2440 • mtb.com Top executive: Michael D. Berman Number of domestic locations: 780 Year-to-date net income: 1,961,156 Year established: 1856 The Northern Trust Co. 50 S. La Salle St., Chicago, IL 60603 312-630-6000 • northerntrust.com Top executive: Michael O’Grady Number of domestic locations: 65 Year established: 1889

TD Bank N.A. 66 Wellington Street West P.O. Box 1 TD Bank Tower Toronto, Ontario M5J 416-307-8500 • tdbank.com Top executive: Greg Braca Number of domestic locations: 1,301 Year established: 1852 Webster Bank N.A. Webster Plaza, Waterbury 06702 800-325-2424 • websterbank.com Top executive:John R. Ciulla Number of domestic locations: 177 Year established: 1870 Wells Fargo Bank N.A. 101 N. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, S.D. 57104 704-590-4900 • wellsfargo.com Top executive: Charles W. Scharf Number of domestic locations: 8,050 Year established: 1870

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BANKS (Thrifts & Savings) | FAIRFIELD COUNTY Area code: 203 (unless otherwise noted)

Fairfield County Bank 150 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877 438-6518 • fairfieldcountybank.com Top executive: Daniel Berta Year established: 1871

First County Bank 160 Atlantic St., Stamford 06904 462-4401 • firstcountybank.com Top executive: Reyno A. Giallongo Jr. and Robert J. Granata Year established: 1851

Fieldpoint Private Bank & Trust 100 Field Point Road Greenwich 06830 413-9302 • fieldpointprivate.com Top executive: H. Russell Holland III Year established: 2008

Newtown Savings Bank 39 Main St., Newtown 06470 426-4440 • nsbonline.com Top executive: Kenneth Weinstein Year established: 1855

Savings Bank of Danbury 220 Main St., Danbury 06813 743-3849 • sbdanbury.com Top executive: Martin Morgado Year established: 1849 Union Savings Bank 226 Main St., Danbury 06813 830-4200 • unionsavings.com Top executive: Cynthia C. Merkle Year established: 1866

BANKS (Thrifts & Savings) | WESTCHESTER COUNTY Area code: 914 (unless otherwise noted)

Apple Bank for Savings 122 E. 42 St., Ninth floor, Manhasset 10168 902-2775 • applebank.com Top executive: Steven C. Bush Year established: 1863

Orange Bank & Trust Co. 212 Dolson Ave., Middletown 10940 845-341-5000 • orangecountytrust.com Top executive: Michael Gilfeather Year established: 1892

NorthEast Community Bank 325 Hamilton Ave., White Plains 10601 684-2500 • necommunitybank.com Top executive: Kenneth A. Martinek Year established: 1934

Ridgewood Savings Bank 7102 Forest Ave., Ridgewood 11385 718-240-4800 • ridgewoodbank.com Top executive: Leonard Stekol Year established: 1921

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Sunnyside Federal Savings and Loan Association of Irvington 56 Main St., Irvington 10533 591-8000 • sunnysidefederal.com Top executive: Timothy D. Sullivan Year established: 1929 TrustCo Bank 1 Sarnowski Drive, Glenville 12302 518-381-3831 • trustcobank.com Top executive: Robert Joseph McCormick Year established: 1902

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onstruction is booming along Dutchess County’s Route 9 corridor and one developer who is seizing the moment is Tom Mulroy. Mulroy is planning what he hopes will become a model for others striving to strike a balance between the region’s natural beauty and its inevitable development. Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park is the name of the live-work-play neighborhood planned for 340 acres of woods across from The Culinary Institute of America. The Route 9 property, formerly owned by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) came on the market by a circuitous route and was eventually bought in 2011 by Mulroy, founder and CEO of T-Rex Capital Group. The $500 million mixed residential/ commercial project includes 844 housing units and over 781,000 square feet of commercial space that would be built in several phases, using approximately 140 acres of the parcel for structures while leaving its remaining 200 acres as open space. The first phase, now completed, of the project focused on Belleville’s “horizontal” infrastructure — public water, electricity and a wastewater treatment plant. Its main entrance on Route 9/Albany Post Road also stands ready, its $1 million traffic light poised to allow future residents and visitors easy access to its rolling hills. Phase two includes a hotel and a mix of residential/commercial space. Mulroy, in a joint venture with Bob McCarthy (former COO of Marriot International) and Shaner Hospitality, plans to build a 137-room Residence Inn. That construction, delayed due to the pandemic, is now expected to break ground in the third quarter of this year. Hart Howarton is the architect/land planning firm chosen to design a variety of commercial and residential offerings for the project’s second phase. Among those designs will be one for the Hudson Valley Culinary Marketplace, a venue for food retailers selling artisanal goods. City Winery is among the tenants that will be on board once construction ramps up. Bellefield planners will also carve out a separate parcel that will be dedicated to sustainable farming and agriculture. In the next phase of development, Mulroy plans a second hotel that will offer up to 300 boutique-style rooms with amenities, including a wellness center and spa that will also be made available to Bellefield residents. T-Rex Capital Group is expected to request a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and an exemption from sales use taxes on construction materials, and an exemption

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of the mortgage recording tax following the exemption percentages as published in the 2018 schedule prepared by the Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency. The Bellefield project is expected to bring new households and employees to the town of Hyde Park. Camoin 310, an economic development consulting firm in Saratoga Springs, completed a 2020-dated executive summary that estimates the town of Hyde Park will receive a total of $9.39 million of net fiscal benefit over a period of 10 years. In addition, its economic/fiscal impact study projects that Bellefield’s on-site operations will create more than 400 construction jobs. When fully built out, its hotels and on-site businesses are expected to create several hundred full-time jobs in the county. Mulroy is enthusiastic about the project, giving kudos to all the members of the team he’s assembled to bring Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park to life. He expects completion of the campus will take a minimum of five to seven years. He doesn’t underestimate the power Dutchess County has to attract. “We are directly across the street from The Culinary Institute of America. Walkway Over the Hudson gets a minimum of 800,000 people visiting each year, and

T-Rex Capital Group CEO and Founder Tom Mulroy (left) and his building and design team’s “quarterback,” Larry Boudreau, director of Land Use Development for Chazen Cos., on site in Hyde Park. Bellefield will offer a trail that connects directly to the Walkway over the Hudson and the Hudson Valley Rail Trail. “All told, the Hudson Valley attracts approximately 25 million visitors each year and since we’re on a main artery, Route 9, more than 4 million of them FCBJ

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HUDSON VALLEY Sloop Brewing Co. finds success among Hudson Valley craft brewers BY BRIDGET MCCUSKER bmccusker@westfairinc.com

wo decades ago, craft breweries were a rarity in the Hudson Valley; it was a time just before the industry would find a footing in the region. Now, the many breweries that abound have helped make the area a destination for beer enthusiasts and average tourists alike. Since 2011, the number of craft breweries operating per year in New York state has gone from less than 100 to over 400. Sloop Brewing Co. is one of those breweries. It was founded in 2011 by Justin Taylor and Adam Watson, who met at SUNY New Paltz. “Both of them decided they wanted to start drinking some better beer than your average college student drinks,” said Joe Turco, director of sales and marketing for Sloop. “Justin started home brewing and getting into that prior to 2011 and then in 2011, they started the official brewery. Sloop was born out of there, out of Justin’s garage in Dutchess County.”

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Initially, they sold the beer brewed in Taylor’s garage at the Beacon Farmers Market. But soon after, production moved to a 150-acre farm and 30-barrel brewhouse and taproom in Elizaville. The development of their No. 1 seller, Juice Bomb, a hazy, northeastern India pale ale, was a turning point. To this day, Juice Bomb still makes up about 75% of the company’s sales. “We hit on a beer with Juice Bomb — you know, we have so many great beers and everybody loves all different types of our beers — Juice Bomb itself has really, I think, turned your average beer drinker,” Turco said. With that big hit, they soon outgrew the Elizaville brewhouse and in 2018, the production moved to a 25,000-square foot facility at the former IBM plant in East Fishkill. The brewery is named for the ships that once kickstarted the movement of people and goods up and down the Hudson River to form the Dutch settler economy in the New York area. A name that makes sense,

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considering how craft beer is bolstering the region’s economy now. Craft beer has a $4.86 million economic impact in the state of New York, as measured in 2019 and that impact, Turco explained, has a sort of compounding effect. “You see from the growth of these breweries that it’s not just all one sided and not that all the breweries are making money and selling beer and doing just that,” Turco said. “It has opened up businesses for people, where you now have legitimate craft beer-fo-

cused bars and restaurants open up.” Along with that effect, beer stores like Half Time in Poughkeepsie and Mamaroneck and grocery stores like DeCicco’s helped popularize craft beer through offering a large selection to their customers. It seems that breweries also beget breweries in the region and the state. The Hudson Valley has become a destination for its beer, with people often visiting to » SLOOP BREWING CO.

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lster Savings Bank recently celebrated its 170th year in business. To learn more about this financial services fixture of the Hudson Valley, Business Journal Senior Enterprise Editor Phil Hall spoke with Bill Calderara, president and CEO of the Kingston-based bank.

For the benefit of those who are not familiar with your institution, can you provide a brief overview? “Ulster Savings Bank was founded in 1851, so we’re 170 years old this year. We’re one of the oldest institutions within the state and the oldest in Ulster County. We have 14 full-service branches and two loan production offices. We’re in Ulster, Dutchess and Orange counties and we have a loan production office in Westchester. “We started as a bank, but we’re a full financial services company. In addition to all the banking services, both personal and business, we have a full-service insurance company for both personal and commercial lines, we have a wealth management group, we have a payroll company, we also have tax preparation and some bookkeeping services for businesses and personal tax returns, and we have a title company — so we’re kind of a one-stop shop for all of the financial needs that you might need. “We’re a mutual community bank, which means we have no shareholders. And we treat the community as the shareholder in the form of the dividend that we give back to it. We formed a foundation in 1991 and we’ve given well over $13 million to about 249 different nonprofits within the communities that we serve. “We also have a goal that 100% of our employees volunteer their time in the community as well. And we don’t care —whatever their passion is. Some will help out at a local food pantry or teach or coach kids’ sports. We can give back up to 10,000 man hours a year.”

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Not many companies can claim they’ve been around for 170 years. What is the secret to your longevity? And have you ever been the target for a possible acquisition? “It really goes back to what’s in our DNA and sticking to our original mission and values. A mutual is formed for the benefit of the customer, so the individuals that got together in 1851 they felt they needed a bank within their community

to serve their community and not for their own gain. They put their own capital up with no expectation of ever getting that capital back or return on that capital — it’s the ultimate form of philanthropy, giving to the future. “And a mutual, you cannot just outright acquire a mutual because there’s no shares to acquire — you would have to convert to a stock bank first and that would require a vote of our customers.

We can take a long-term approach where we don’t have to worry about a quarterly report to shareholders while focusing on what we think are the right strategies that we need to do for our customers.” What is your asset size? “We’re just shy of $1.3 billion in assets and a lot of that growth has come in the last few years. Because we’ve given back to the community, they’ve come back to FCBJ

How did the bank respond to the Covid pandemic? “Being a 170-year-old institution, this was not our first pandemic. We’ve been through pandemics, we’ve been through depressions, we’ve been through recessions — and we actually had a pandemic plan that we triggered in January 2020, ahead of the curve of most other institutions and, in some cases, ahead of government. “We ordered all of the equipment that we knew would be needed for cleaning our offices. When the shutdown happened and everybody was scrambling for what they would do, we were able to put 65% of our employees working from home in a four-day period. And that was because we had all the equipment ready to go — we had ordered the laptops earlier. “We did not to miss a beat through the pandemic — we were able to provide services because we never closed. We had drive-thru and then in-branch by appointment to help limit the number of people at any one point in time. “When the governor issued some of the shutdown orders for the state. I went down to our CFO’s office and had him cut me $50,000 worth of checks. We walked around and started to hand them out to some of the local food pantries and the United Way because we knew their services would be needed instantly. And last year, we increased our giving significantly within communities and did things like waive ATM fees for noncustomers who might not be able to get to their financial institutions — we don’t charge those fees to our customers. “We also caused a change in regulation, because on savings accounts and things like that there was a Regulation DD that said more than six transactions in any given month for a savings account had to be done in person. We called up our regulators and said, ‘That’s ridiculous during a pandemic to make somebody come in to do a transaction they can do remotely … we’re going to temporarily waive that.’ They agreed with it, and not long after that they waived the regulation permanently. “We received an award from the Independent Community Bankers of America for our community efforts during Covid.” 22

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go to several of them throughout the course of their trip. According to Turco, breweries like Captain Lawrence and the Newburgh Brewing Co. were some of the earliest brewers in the area’s craft beer wave, helping to establish the regional scene and industry. “The running joke was always, you go to Vermont and that’s the closest drive, if you want to go to beer mecca and go see all these great breweries in one state,” Turco said. “And now there’s people from Vermont coming to the Hudson Valley. So I think it’s really put us on the map.” While the industry had been on an upward trend for years, it was certainly not immune to the difficulties of the effects of Covid-19. According to the Brewers Association, overall beer sales were down almost 3% nationally in 2020, with that number even higher for craft beer, which faced a decline of over 9%. The craft beer market faced a 22% dollar sales loss. That makes Sloop’s past year all the more impressive. According to Turco, sales from Sloop actually increased by 34%, and the brewery’s national ranking among largest regional craft breweries in the country shot up from No. 120 to 72. Its beer is now in markets in 24 states, and has even made its way to Europe, in places like Copenhagen. The 2020 growth was due in part to a successful pivot to packaging all beer in cans, and no kegs, during lockdowns. Usually, there is a roughly 50/50 split. “What we did was, in March, April and May during lockdown, we pivoted,” Turco said. “We strictly canned. We had 3.6 million cans come off the canning line in March, April and May — only those three months. That was more than what we did in all of 2019 on the canning line.” After that, draft sales began to pick up again, slowly. Turco discussed the friendly community of the craft beer industry and said that Sloop’s post-lockdown initiatives intended to help uplift members of that community who weren’t able to fare so well. To help bars and taprooms start to open

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How is your banking competing against the fintechs that have redirected banking from the brick-andmortar setting to the digital realm? “We’re able to incorporate the best of both worlds. We have the technology — if you can go on our website and apply for a mortgage completely electronically, but you can also talk to a live person. We can work with the customer and potentially have way more products to offer. “We also compete on the service level — there’s a difference between having

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Shanna Bowman, an intern at Sloop, pours hops with Ray Scimeca, a cellarman at the brewery, at the facility in East Fishkill. up again, Sloop created a new brew — called Hospitality Relief Bomb — and sold it to businesses at almost half the price of its usual kegs. They partnered with local distributor Craft New York and a California-based national charity called Golden Rule to bring proceeds from that to a relief fund for those in the industry who needed it. “Every case sold at $99 and $10 of that

keg was donated to the Golden Rule charity and basically, at the end of the quarter, Golden Rule got all this money from us and started providing grants to anybody in the hospitality industry,” Turco said. “So if you were a busser at a restaurant and you were out of work, if you were a chef who was out of work or a server who was out of work, or a bartender who was out of work, Sloop donated a bunch of money from the keg

sales to go to those people in order to get them through, while release packages and things were being worked out.” Supporting the breweries, bars, taprooms and people of the industry that have been struggling continues to be a priority for Sloop even as things are looking up now in New York state, and of course, it hopes to expand even more — in new states, and even at home in New York.

somebody that’s working with the customer and thinks about them first, versus what the guidelines say.”

people were starting to cancel some of the services because they were having a financial hardship, and we picked up the tab for their trash collection and pickup. “We have our employees carry around little cards and hand them to someone that explains 170 acts of kindness. Some of them have $25 or more for gift cards, so they can hand that to someone if they are in the supermarket (and see someone) who was putting something back because it’s too expensive. “We are also continuing on some green initiatives within the bank. We

have a couple of electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles and we have a solar project planned for later this year at our headquarters. We have EV charging stations at a few of our branches. “Education is a big part of what we do for both our consumers and our business, and we do a large amount of financial literacy. We’ve been sponsoring that in local schools where we’ve paid for all of the programming, the teacher training, the curriculum guidelines. And we’ll also make staff available to go teach both in schools and in a lot of community centers locally.”

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here’s new visual evidence demonstrating that the 21st century transformation of the downtown section of Port Chester is accelerating. Visitors to the village can’t help but notice two construction projects that are underway at the key intersection where Westchester Avenue, South Main Street and North Main Street meet just east of the railroad bridge over Westchester Avenue. The intersection, complete with a former police booth on an island, is just a stone’s throw from the Metro-North train station. At 1 N. Main St., the first stories of a five-story mixed-use building that was proposed by G&S Investors have risen. The 66,000-square-foot structure would have almost 12,000 square feet of retail

space on the ground floor with 79 apartments above in a mix of studio and one-bedroom units. Parking for residents would be across the street in designated spots at The Waterfront at Port Center shopping and entertainment complex. The Waterfront at Port Chester itself at 35 Westchester Ave. has invigorated Port Chester’s downtown in its approximately two decades of operation. Its G&S’s 500,000-square-foot retail center that includes, among other names, Costco, Super Stop & Shop and AMC Theaters. Diagonally across from 1 N. Main, work is proceeding on a project that joins a new five-story building at 18 N. Main with the historic Old Mutual Trust Building at 16 N. Main. The developer is 1618 North Main LLC. It’s converting the former bank building into a restaurant space with ground-

floor and mezzanine-level seating. Care is being taken to preserve the building’s sculptured crown moldings and terracotta roof, arched cathedral windows and 20-foot inside ceiling height. The attached new building would offer six apartments along with additional space that could be used for commercial purposes or additional apartments. Just up the street, Port Chester Holdings I LLC has been moving ahead with a plan to take down about one-quarter of the block and put up a new six-story 226,479-square-foot mixed-use building with addresses of 27-45 N. Main St. and 28 Adee St. It would have 203 apartments and 10,000 square feet of retail space. The building would extend from North Main around to Adee Street and in back to Abendroth Avenue, which parallels North Main. The Port Chester Planning FCBJ

Commission was continuing its review of the plan with a public hearing set for June 28. There are other projects in the Port Chester downtown pipeline. Among them are: • The Station Lofts, a 180-apartment building at New Broad Street and William Street; • The Complex, a 120-apartment building at 18-20 S. Main St. and 21-25 E. Broadway; • Broad Street Owner LLC’s 12-story, 286-unit, 407,000-square-feet mixeduse building at 44 Broad St., across from the train station; and • 30 Broad St./130 Irving Ave., a nine-story mixed use building with 22 residential units, about 10,000 square feet of offices and a microbrewery with brewpub. » PORT CHESTER

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The roots of much of what’s happening today in Port Chester can be traced back to the mid1980s when the Robert Martin Co. was in extensive talks with the village that led to creation of a downtown redevelopment concept. It had an estimated cost of $250 million, about $625 million in today’s dollars. The concept would have brought redevelopment to about 100 acres. It envisioned new apartments, a downtown office park, a new department store, smaller retailers, movies, a supermarket, restaurants and, significantly, waterfront improvements including a new marina. It was projected that the concept would take a dozen years to become brick-and-mortar reality. When seeking New York state Downtown Revitalization Initiative funds in 2019, Port Chester characterized itself as “a ‘tiny but mighty’ 2.4-squaremile village … with a thriving downtown waterfront featuring some of the best restaurants and entertainment venues in

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16-18 N. Main St. the tristate area.” The waterfront on the Byram River in the past positioned Port Chester as a manufacturing and industrial center. Now it’s being viewed as a centerpiece in the downtown revitalization. In 2010, much of the waterfront was closed to pedestrians due to the catastrophic failure of the bulkhead. Now, a public investment of about $10 million is going toward the Byram River Bulkhead Reconstruction Project. Opening up and developing the waterfront area is seen as an important element

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in assuring a bright future for the downtown. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that as of July 1, 2019, Port Chester’s population was 29,163, up slightly from the 28,967 reported in the 2010 census. The bureau did not offer 2020 census results for the village. The village points to its population diversity and welcoming, inclusive environment as one of its finest qualities. “Development should benefit everyone and not just the few,” Port Chester trustee and longtime village resident Joan Grangeois-Thomas told the

Business Journal “As a trustee I understand that in order to keep the village solvent and increasing assessables that development is a necessity and I get that, but at the same time we also know that there’s a charm and a flavor that many people want to retain. How do we strike that balance between the two?” In addition to serving on Port Chester’s Board of Trustees, Grangeois-Thomas is volunteer executive director of the Sustainable Port Chester Alliance. She is the district director at the Westchester office of U.S. Rep. Mondaire Jones and, in the past, served as president of the Port Chester/ Rye NAACP. “Port Chester is not White Plains, it is not New Rochelle, it is not Yonkers,” GrangeoisThomas said. “We don’t want to see those caverns that tall buildings create. We’re not widening Main Street. It will remain narrow.” She said that it’s important to replicate the architectural charm of Port Chester’s old buildings in new construction

whenever possible. “There is absolutely a danger of gentrification and pricing people out,” she said, noting that Port Chester’s new formbased zoning code adopted last year requires that 10% of apartments in new buildings with more than 10 units to be set aside as affordable housing. “It’s going by the traditional countywide estimate of what is affordable. That limits who can gain access to these apartments in terms of what their income is.” Grangeois-Thomas expressed optimism about Port Chester’s future as it continues to become a bright spot on developers’ radar but cautions that the needs and concerns of residents must continue to be heard. “I’m heartened that I’m hearing more voices of people who are concerned about the future of Port Chester. It means that folks are sitting up and paying attention and speaking out,” Grangeois-Thomas said. “That to me is a sign that the conversations are starting to change. That to me is a sign that the needle is moving.”

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t is safe to say that most people would prefer to forget 2020 for multiple reasons that do not need to be spelled out. But for the Bross Chingas Bross sales team affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Realty Global Luxury Headquarters in Westport, 2020 was an extraordinary 12-month period. How extraordinary was it? The team — led by Barbara Bross, Alexander Chingas and Doug Bross — ranked 33rd on the 2021 REAL Trends’ The Thousand list published in The Wall Street Journal. That ranking, according to REAL Trends, placed them within “the top one-tenth of 1% of more than 1.4 million licensed Realtors nationwide,” due to achieving more than $188.5 million in closed sales volume with 129.9 transaction sides in 2020. Barbara Bross noted the new listing was the team’s highest since they began submitting data for consideration. “Coldwell Banker sends in our statistics at the end of the year and we manage to get on that list,” she said. “Each year, we get better and better.”

“Our previous high was 100,” added Chingas. “That was really great, but I never thought it could get any better. But thankfully, our business continues to thrive and flourish and strengthen.” Chingas acknowledged the Covid-19 pandemic brought in a new wave of homebuyers from New York City into the team’s lower Fairfield County market. “It’s unfortunate, because who would have ever wanted the health crisis of the past year-and-a-half to have occurred?” he asked. “The market was spurred along by the pandemic and that allowed us to maintain our full activity and be busy helping people. These people wanted what this area has on offer and we were able to pivot to some new ways of doing business.” The team employs full-time social media and branding specialists to reach potential buyers online, but much of their 2020 sales activity was fueled by word-ofmouth referrals. Chingas observed that the team is now into their “third generation and fourth generation of friend groups from New York” where new Connecticut trans-

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Colliers: Boom in Stamford, Greenwich office deals not fading alongside Covid BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

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The point is, the boom in office deals is not going away.” So says Jeffrey Williams, Colliers’ executive managing director and market leader in Stamford, about the boom that Fairfield County and the surrounding area have seen during the pandemic and its putative aftermath. Part of the proof, he told the Business Journal, is Colliers’ recent extension of its own 7,075-square-foot lease at 1055 Washington Blvd. “We’re busy on all fronts,” Williams said. “The most surprising thing is that we’re not seeing a lot of downsizing with firms, though there’s no question some are doing it — and some are expanding.” Among Colliers’ most recent transactions are the relocation of talent solutions firm Insight Global from 100 Washington Blvd. to an 8,505-square-foot space at 4 Star Point in The Village, the

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he MacQuesten Cos., a Pelham developer that specializes in subsidized housing, has sued a permit expediter for $1 million for allegedly causing delays on a Brooklyn project. MacQuesten and owner Rella Fogliano accused William Vitacco Associates of mismanaging government approvals in a complaint filed June 16 in Westchester Supreme Court. Vitacco’s failures “caused extensive and widespread delays to the project,” the lawsuit states, “and has prevented timely completion of the project.” Vitacco did not respond to an email request for its side of the story. Since 1969, Vitacco proclaims on its website, it has been “dedicated to streamlining the approval and permitting process.” The Manhattan building and zoning law consultant obtains the myriad approvals it takes to build a structure in New York City from more than a half-dozen city agencies, ranging from the buildings department to the fire department to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. MacQuesten hired Vitacco in 2015 to expedite Van Sinderen Plaza, a $56 million, two-building, 7-story, 130-apartment affordable housing project and retail space in Brooklyn. The developer needed many approvals, such as permits for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, superstructure and foundation, fire alarms, sprinklers, emergency generator and fuel storage, after-hours work, sidewalk use, landscaping and occupancy. Vitacco’s job was to prepare documents, file applications and plans, schedule inspections and meet with regulators to obtain the necessary approvals. MacQuesten fired Vitacco last year after five years on the project for allegedly not working diligently or quickly enough. MacQuesten claims that the consultant failed to advance construction “on a timely basis.” Vitacco applied for one boiler system approval instead of two, for instance, and allegedly failed to obtain temporary occupancy certificates for three floors and thereby prevented families from moving in, and did not make key personnel available at crucial times. MacQuesten says it paid Vitacco $161,288. The developer claims it lost tax credits for not having temporary

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Euphoria in real estate market reported at HGAR event BY PETER KATZ pkatz@westfairinc.com

anel members at a virtual event staged by the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors and OneKey MSL agreed that the hot real estate market is going to stay hot, at least as far out as they’re able to forecast. An estimated 300 industry professionals signed on for the online event, “Getting the Deal Done: From The Hamptons to Manhattan, Scarsdale to the Catskills — A Seller’s Market.”

Bruce Cohen of the New York City law firm Cohen and Frankel, who specializes in real estate, said, “I don’t think we’ve ever been busier and I’ve been doing this a long time. One of the reasons is that interest rates just remain so low. Yes, there is euphoria. “It was wrong to write off New York City during the pandemic,” he said, “and anyone who thinks this market is going to last forever is wrong, too. But I would say to every broker, attorney, buyer and seller, ‘If you want to do something, now is the time.’” Other participants in the panel discus-

Top from left: Laura Miller, Brian Tormey and Richard Haggerty. Bottom from left: Jennifer Grimes, Ernie Cervi and Lisa Lippman. Photo by John Vecchiolla Photography.

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sion included Jennifer Grimes, broker/owner, Country House Realty, Sullivan and Ulster counties; Lisa Lippman, associate real estate broker, Brown Harris Stevens, New York City; Laura Miller, associate real estate broker, Houlihan Lawrence, Scarsdale; Ernie Cervi, regional senior vice president, East End, Corcoran, Bridgehampton; and host Richard Haggerty, CEO of HGAR and president and chief growth officer of OneKey MLS. “This seller’s market is going to last — particularly in Westchester, the Hudson Valley and on the East End — for quite some time,” said Haggerty, describing Sullivan County as the “hottest market we’ve had in our area.” He reported that there was an 85% increase in the number of single-family transactions in May compared with May of last year and an almost 10% increase in the median sale price. Grimes said the market in the Catskills region was robust pre-pandemic, with the pandemic-related exodus from New York City adding to the surge. “The pandemic sped up the process of maturation in terms of people discovering the Catskills, with so many coming up here to hike and do things to get out of New York City,” Grimes said. “The market exploded in an extraordinary way, where in some cases people were trying to buy houses sight unseen. Our value for money is significant here, so people feel they can buy for cash a lot of the time. Our second-home market is really what is driving everything here.” Lippman said, “In New York City we had a softer market, then we had Covid and it was super soft, and now we’re back to where we were pricewise pre-pandemic. There’s a feeling of euphoria.” But Lippman cautioned sellers that the market still is price-sensitive. “If you properly price something, it moves immediately. If you overprice it, no one calls. And, if you underprice it, you’ll have a crazy bidding war,” Lippman said. Miller said, “The Westchester market is hot with pending sales in general up over 90%. In Scarsdale, which is my main area, it’s up around 80% and in Edgemont pending sales are up around 200%. There’s just high demand and a real scarcity of inventory. We are still seeing multiple bids and listings at all price ranges are selling significantly over asking.” Cervi said his firm is seeing numbers that have never seen before on Long Island’s East End. “The Hamptons market is up 89% over last year in the first quarter,” he said. “The average sale price has topped $2.7 million and the median price is $1.6 million, which is up 50%. The sellers are very realistic. If they price appropriately, they’re going to have a bidding war and sell over ask in those cases.” The discussion was moderated by Brian D. Tormey, president of the title insurance and real estate services company TitleVest.

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“This quarter, we’ve been hovering about 150 active listings at any given point in time in Westport. During Q2, typical for the season is probably more like 350. The demand is up and the supply doesn’t appear to be growing to meet the demand, so that’s leading to a competitive atmosphere for the listed properties.”

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– Alexander Chingas plants praised the team’s abilities to their colleagues still trying to exit the Big Apple. “And sometimes it comes from neighbors in the same apartment building,” Chingas said. “Maybe they can come out to visit their friend and see their new home and community, and they like what they see. And then they say, ‘Who helped you buy this house?’” While the 2020 sales marked a personal best for the team, they did not forecast a slowdown in their sales activity as companies continue to enable either full-time or hybrid remote work solutions from employees who would otherwise be required to arrive in their Manhattan offices. The main challenge, however, is inventory — or to be more accurate — the lack thereof. “This quarter, we’ve been hovering about 150 active listings at any given point in time in Westport,” Chingas said. “During Q2, typical for the season is probably more like 350. The demand is up and the supply doesn’t appear to be growing to meet the demand, so that’s leading to a competitive atmosphere for the listed properties.” “There have also been moments over the last two months that the supply number has dipped under 100,” said Doug Bross, who pointed out that buyers are ready to buy properties that are still in blueprint stage. “People are buying them before the shovels hit the ground,” he continued. “People want to know about the lots that the builders have contracts on. In one case, a builder didn’t want to put a house on the market and a client said, ‘Build me this exact same house on this location. I won’t question any of the paint colors, just clone the house and tell me when it’ll be ready. And here’s my check.’ And they offered $200,000 over what the same house costs on a similarly priced piece of land.” Doug Bross is also confident that the team’s sales numbers can climb beyond 2021 into 2022. “There is a call that we get every day,” he said. “They say, ‘What do you have that’s not on the market that’s new that that I can get my hands on? I’ll wait a year.’ That’s remarkable.”

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The Arc Westchester founded in 1949, the county’s largest agency supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum and their families, hosted its 72nd annual Membership Meeting virtually June 8. This year, two new members were elected to the organization’s board of directors for three-year terms: Robert Bernstein and Debra Bornstein. Long-time board members Patricia Capurso and Sarah Phelan stepped down from their duties on the board. Nancy Patota is executive director of The Arc Westchester Foundation and Ruedi Laager is president of the foundation’s board of directors. The Arc’s annual meeting award to an individual who has shown outstanding advocacy leadership skills was presented to Diana Hirt, a participant in the organization’s Choices program, and a special tribute was extended to Fran Porcaro, who is retiring as the leader of the Arc’s Children’s School for Early Development.

GRANT APPLICATION OPPORTUNITY Field Hall Foundation in Cortlandt Manor is now accepting letters of inquiry for its fall 2021 grant cycle. The deadline for consideration is July 12 th . Grants will be awarded to programs and projects that directly impact the lives of older adults and their caregivers in Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties. Priority is given to those that focus on seniors’ and caregivers’ most basic needs, including home-based care services, respite services, safety and security, transportation and food insecurity. To discuss a potential proposal, contact Patti Lavan Horvath, program 0fficer, at 914-813-9103 or phorvath@ fieldhallfdn.org. For more information, visit fieldhallfoundation.org.

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The town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation Foundation will launch its first-ever Firework Picnic Fundraiser in conjunction with the planned town fireworks on the evenings of July 3 and July 5 at Greenwich Point Park, starting at approximately 9:10 p.m. Supporters will be able to pre-order picnic boxes for curbside pick-up from 4 to 6 p.m.

at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center on the day of the fireworks – rain or shine. Award-winning Marcia Selden Catering, which is providing the picnic boxes, will donate $20 from each order to the town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation Foundation. The number of meals available will be limited, so ordering early is advised – no lat-

er than June 30. There are five meal options available, with each box serving two people. Orders can be placed at https://www.towngreenwichprfoundation.org. For more information about this event, contact Foundation Board Member Sue Bodson at sembodson@gmail.com or 203-249-7233.

MANHATTANVILLE, AN HISPANIC SERVING INSTITUTION DESIGNATION

Westchester County elder law attorney Anthony J. Enea of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano LLP in White Plains and Somers, recently welcomed Michael Pine, co-founder and managing partner of thinkWealth LLC, for a special episode of his “Talking Seniors” podcast on Social Security benefits titled “When to Take Your Social Security,” which explored different strategies and options to consider regarding Social Security retirement benefits. “There’s not a single one-size-fits-all best time to claim Social Security benefits, but rather many factors to weigh when determining the right time for each person,” said Enea. Listeners may tune in to Talking Seniors at talkingseniors.buzzsprout.com. New episodes are posted on the first Wednesday of each month and cover important legal and financial topics for seniors. For more information, call 914-9481500 or visit esslawfirm.com.

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The U.S. Department of Education has approved Manhattanville College’s application to become a Hispanic Serving Institution (HIS), which will allow it to seek federal funding to provide more resources for Hispanic students, such as specific grants that can be used to provide support and enrichment for them. To become an HSI, Hispanic students must comprise at least 25% of the full-time equivalent student body. This FCBJ

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year, 37% of students at Manhattanville identify as Latinx. “Our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution is enormously exciting for us,’’ said Manhattanville College President Michael E. Geisler, Ph.D. “Our Latinx students are an essential part of our diverse community and a source of tremendous pride…. This work and this community are essential to the fabric of

our institution.” Of the students with high financial need, about a third are first-generation students and more than half are members of racial or ethnic minority groups. Manhattanville College, founded in 1841, is a small, private liberal arts institution in Purchase dedicated to academic excellence, purposeful education and social justice.

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From left: David Durkin of Darien, Griffin Thrush of Stamford, Ed Stearns of Darien and Bill Thrush of Westport won the low-net prize.

More than $185,000 was raised to support The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk during its recent 10th annual Golf Classic at Wee Burn Country Club in Darien. “This event is always a fun and memorable outing, but more so this year as it was the first large-scale fundraiser hosted by the aquarium since the Covid-19 pandemic broke out last year….” said Danielle Tranzillo, the aquarium’s director of development.

Live music by members of the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra and a relaxed sunset dinner closed the event. Fairfield County Bank was presenting sponsor, with co-presenting sponsors New Canaan Funding and Spinnaker Real Estate Partners LLC. Learn more about the aquarium’s special events, exhibits, programs and more this summer at maritimeaquarium.org.

RE ENTREPRENEUR, INVESTOR APPOINTED TO HHREC BOARD

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BANK FOUNDATION MARKS 20 YEARS OF GIVING TO COMMUNITY

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First County Bank Foundation in Stamford recently announced that it is donating $495,000 in grants to more than 100 Fairfield County nonprofits through its annual CommunityFirst Grant Program. The range of organizations impacted by these grants, which span Fairfield County cities and towns include local community partners that are focused on addressing critical issues for those in need. “During this unprecedented time of crisis in our community, First County Bank Foundation is committed to supporting local nonprofits that continue to work tirelessly to provide much-needed services to the most vulnerable members of our society,” said Robert J. Granata, bank chairman, CEO and president of its foundation. Established in 2001 in honor of the bank’s 150th anniversary, First County Bank Foundation was created to distribute funds annually to nonprofit organizations. First County Bank, headquartered in Stamford, for 170 years, is an independent mutual community bank with 16 branches in Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, Greenwich, Fairfield, New Canaan and Westport. FCBJ

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The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center (HHREC) of White Plains recently announced the appointment of Dan Joseph to its Board of Directors. Co-founder and president of Corridor Ventures, a vertically integrated real estate investment company with client relationships and assets across the U.S., Joseph has primary responsibility for Corridor’s strategy and also leads its efforts to raise investor and joint venture (JV) funding with institutional and JV partners across the United States. Joseph has a diverse background as a real estate entrepreneur and investor, having started four companies in the past 30 years. Over the course of his career, he has developed expertise in structuring and negotiating acquisitions, raising capital and allocating capital across multiple opportunities. He holds an MBA from Wharton and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tufts University. For more, call 914.696.0738 email info@hhrecny.org.

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Good Things ENTERGY‘S GRANTS TO ABILITIES FIRST Three grants totaling $65,000 from Entergy were extended to Abilities First in Wappinger Falls in support of its needs during the pandemic, which included the acquisition of hardware for remote learning by students ages 5 to 21 and preventative care telemedicine kiosks within residential settings. “The past year brought new demands to all facets of our communities and the organization. Entergy responded to supporting the immediate and long-term needs of the children and adults in our schools and programs,” said Melissa McCoy, chief advancement officer at Abilities First. “We have greatly enjoyed the relationship forged between Entergy-Indian

Point and Abilities First over the years,” said Deb Fay, manager of government affairs at Entergy. “Abilities First does so much for the communities where our employees live and work and we appreciate the opportunity to have supported some of their initiatives.” Entergy’s philanthropic focus is to improve the quality of life in communities where Entergy operates. It has owned Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan since 2000. The last operating plant at the site, Unit 3, shut down permanently on April 30. Founded in 1962, Abilities First serves more than 1,400 children and adults throughout the Hudson Valley.

PACE CO-HOSTING RENEWABLE ENERGY CONFERENCE Pace University’s Lubin School of Business in White Plains is partnering with The Business Council of New York State and The Hudson Renewable Energy Institute to bring together business leaders, environmental experts and leading voices in the fields of energy, transportation, technology, academia and government to discuss ways to effectively put New York and its businesses on a path to green energy. The two-day virtual forum – The 2021 Renewable Energy Conference: A Leadership Forum on Energy Policy – will explore ways in which New York can reach goals established after the state in 2019 passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

HISTORIC GLEN ISLAND A virtual slide show about historic Glen Island will be presented by the Westchester County Historical Society (WCHS) on Thursday, July 8 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The free Zoom presentation will be given by Barbara Davis, co-director of WCHS and the New Rochelle City historian. She will detail the story of what was once called “The World’s Pleasure Grounds.” Within a year of its opening in 1880, over a half-million people visited John Starin’s Glen Island Resort during the summer months. The pre-Disney theme park continued to be one of the region’s most popular steamboat destinations for over two decades. Its unique and wonderful amenities, architecture and innovations were well-documented in postcards, pho-

tographs and other archival items. They will illustrate the narrative of this program, which includes the park’s rise, demise and subsequent resurrection as “Home of the Big Band Sound” and county park. Established in 1874, the Westchester County Historical Society is one of the oldest historical societies in America and the only organization that collects

and promotes the countywide history of Westchester. To register for the program: https:// zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUud-urpjstEtYn-HCXO9vKLSEM2Wkjq3K0, visit the WCHS website: https://westchesterhistory.com or contact Davis by email at bbdy@westchestergov.com or phone 914-231-1437.

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The keynote speakers include Charles A. Freni, president and CEO, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.; Doreen M. Harris, president and CEO, NYSERDA; and Basil Seggos, commissioner, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. “Lawmakers have made it clear… that they are serious about climate change measures in New York with an aggressive 70% renewable energy mandate over the next nine years,” said Heather Briccetti, president and CEO, The Business Council of New York State. Registration is $229 for the conference to be held via Zoom. For more, visit lubin.pace.edu//.

SOUTH BEACH SOIREE After taking a year off due to Covid, Team Woofgang & Co. will once again host its popular “Party with a Purpose” fundraiser July 8 at the Penfield Beach Pavilion in Fairfield. The fundraiser returns with a new theme, South Beach Soiree. The evening kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with music by Band Central, a silent auction, dancing, cocktails and food catered by Festivities. Christine Brown, Team Woofgang board member chairing the event, said “…This is bound to be a special event as our community rises out of the challenges presented by the pandemic and unites to celebrate the joy of being together to support the essential service that Woofgang provides to people with disabilities.” Team Woofgang & Co., a nonprofit organization focused on empower-

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Westport Country Playhouse, closed since March 2020 due to the pandemic, will kick-off its 90th anniversary year by bringing patrons back into its Jason Robards Theatre for a one-night-only virtual production of the new comedy, “Tiny House,” projected on a big screen mounted above the stage on Tuesday, June 29, at 7 p.m. The virtual production will also be available on demand, from June 29 through

July 18. “Tiny House” was filmed using digital technology. Exactly 90 years ago to the day, the playhouse first opened its doors when Weston residents Lawrence Langner and his wife Armina Marshall founded the historic theater June 29, 1931. Since then, the playhouse has produced more than 800 plays. Tickets are $20; seating on a first-

come, first-served basis. All in-person patrons must attest to being fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or willing to provide a negative PCR test result time stamped within 36 hours of the performance time. The comedy is written by Michael Gotch and directed by Mark Lamos, playhouse artistic director. For more, visit https://www.westportplayhouse.org/show/tinyhouse/.

RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

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WINNERS OF HOMETOWN MEDIA AWARD Videographer Chris Casaburi of Executive PhotoVideo and Lisa Kaslyn of Prosper Communications, both of Lake Carmel, were named Community Event Activism/Rallies Independent Producer category winners of the 2021 Hometown Media Award from the Alliance for Community Media Foundation. The awards program was established to honor and promote community media, radio and local cable programs that are distributed on public, educational and governmental (PEG) access cable television channels. Proceeds go to the ACM Foundation, which is exclusively used for facilitating, preserving and promoting education in community media. “Through the generous support of business sponsors, including Tompkins Mahopac Bank, Titan Concrete, Downey Energy, Schech’s Pool Spa Patio and Christopher X. Maher, the Putnam County Business Council funded the development of a public service campaign to support our hospitality industry, which was among the hardest hit by Covid,” said Kaslyn. Each year, nearly 1,000 entries are submitted and evaluated by a panel of judges from the industry. “The Hometown Media Awards celebrate both the excellence of work and the diversity of media that appears on community channels being produced around the country….”said Mike Wassenaar, president and CEO, Alliance for Community Media. Founded in 1979, the Alliance for Community Media is a national, nonprofit membership organization committed to ensuring access to electronic media for all people.

ARI; CLASP Homes; and STAR Inc., Lighting the Way are three Fairfield County nonprofit agencies that for more than half a century share a common mission in their desire to provide people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) the same opportunities as their typical peers. For many adults with IDD, that is not only

a dream, it is a reality thanks to the Individualized Home Supports (IHS) program under the umbrella of the state of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services. ARI of Connecticut stands for Always Reaching for Independence. It is based in Stamford.

CLASP Homes of Westport for more than 40 years believes each life should be full of dignity, joy, laughter, friendship and interesting choices. STAR Inc., Lighting the Way in Norwalk, a nonprofit established in 1952, creates opportunities for individuals to live full lives with independence.

MEADOW RIDGE UNIVERSITY’S ANNIVERSARY

Alan McIntyre, board member of the Stamford Symphony since 2010 and its chairman since 2015, is stepping down from his board position. Over the past six years, he has overseen a series of important changes in the leadership of the organization and has also steered it through the turbulent times of the pandemic. Among his many achievements, McIntyre oversaw the launch of the Crescendo Fund for the future of the Stamford Symphony to ensure that there would be funding available to develop and enlarge the mission of the orchestra. The fund, which currently stands at $4 million, was launched with a $500,000 gift from the McIntyre family. A native of Scotland, McIntyre earned a Master of Arts degree from Glasgow University, a master’s in finance from Pembroke College Cambridge, and an MBA from IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland. Originally formed in 1919, the Stamford Symphony thrived under the leadership of Clayton Hotchkiss, Music Director of the Stamford Public Schools, until after WWII, when many of its musicians returned to their homelands. It languished until its rebirth in 1967 as a regional orchestra of amateur musicians. Skitch Henderson was appointed music director in 1974. Beginning with the 2020/2021 season, the orchestra welcomed Michael Stern as its fourth music director.

Meadow Ridge resident staying connected in the library.

Meadow Ridge in Redding, a Benchmark continuing care retirement community (CCRC), is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its signature lifelong learning program, Meadow Ridge University, which features semester-long college-level courses in history, art history, philosophy and psychology for residents. To celebrate its success over the last decade, the program will feature an expanded set of virtual and in-person classes starting this fall.

“Our residents come from diverse backgrounds and many have made important contributions in their fields or communities,” said Chris Barstein, executive director of Meadow Ridge. “We believe that continuing to nurture our residents’ thirst for knowledge and having the opportunity to share their rich experiences with others is incredibly important. This program is just one of the many ways we help our residents stay connected to

their interests and goals.” The program was founded in 2011 by late Meadow Ridge resident Lea Mintz. Since it began, approximately 30 different courses have been taken by 750 residents. Managed by Benchmark Senior Living is one of Connecticut’s most comprehensive continuing care retirement communities with 136 acres and 415 apartment homes. FCBJ

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Good Things NEW TRUSTEES AT PLAYHOUSE Four members were elected to the Board of Trustees at Westport Country Playhouse. Led by Chair Ania Czekaj-Farber of Westport, the new trustees are Westport residents Jessica Caldwell, Will Haskell and Margie Jacobson and Dr. Rydell Harrison of Northfield. “Mark Lamos and I are ecstatic that these four leaders have joined Westport Country Playhouse’s Board of Trustees,” said Michael Barker, managing director. “They share collective passions for artistry, education and social change….” A graduate of Columbia University’s MFA film program, Caldwell’s short-film work has had theatrical and digital distribution. Harrison is superintendent of Easton-Redding-Region 9 School Districts. Haskell was elected a Connecticut state senator in November 2018. Jacobson is a nonprofit leader and attorney. Founded in 1931, Westport Country Playhouse is celebrating its 90 th anniversary year. For more information, program schedule and reservations, contact westportplayhouse.org or call 203227-4177 or email boxoffice@westportplayhouse.org.

HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS HONORED Westchester Jewish Community Service (WJCS) in White Plains and founded in 1943 recognized Holocaust Survivor Day on June 24, when survivors, their families and the larger community honored their survival and the productive lives they built after emerging from the trauma and ashes of the Holocaust. A lunch honoring the survivors took place at Young Israel of White Plains. “Survivors of the Holocaust represent the best of the human spirit,” said WJCS’s Seth Diamond. Thanks to a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, WJCS provides a wide array of programs for Holocaust survivors. For more, visit https://www.holocaustsurvivorday.com/. Information for these features has been submitted by the subjects or their delegates.

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TEEING OFF AT PARSONAGE The recent “Tee Party” held at Parsonage Cottage Senior Residence in Greenwich was enjoyed by more than 200 people. Hosted by the Parsonage Cottage Junior Advisory Board, the sold-out, two-hour golf event attracted 47 teams of four; supporters and volunteers. First Selectman Fred Camillo and Selectwoman Lauren Rabin were among the supporters who cheered on the golfers. “What an incredible day at Parsonage. …Our residents enjoyed watching the grounds abuzz with such excitement and activity,” said Executive Director Penny Lore. Parsonage Cottage Senior Residence acts as a partner for independent living in a unique and warm environment and knows that selecting the right residence is more than choosing a new home. Their approach focuses on giving residents a variety of experiences that will enable them to enjoy a lifestyle that allows them to thrive and flourish.

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Lemon Drop Kids from left: Tom McGuire, Less Russo, Gene Santini and Muzzy (Dan) DeCarlo. Photo by Bob Capazzo.

REPAIRING HOMES TOGETHER Rebuilding Together Dutchess County (RTDC) in Poughkeepsie is accepting applications for its home repair and accessibility modification programs. These services are provided at no cost to qualified homeowners and focus on ensuring that individuals can live independently in safe, warm, dry and healthy homes. The deadline for the 2022 Rebuilding Day program applications is Sept. 30. Income-qualified Dutchess County homeowners, especially seniors, persons living with a disability, military veterans or parents with school-aged children are encouraged to apply. The Rebuilding Day program takes a whole-house approach, performing largeand small-scale repairs to help homeowners stay in their homes for as long as they wish. Since RTDC’s founding in 1992, more than 14,000 volunteers have been engaged assisting over 1,000 Dutchess County homeowners with critical home repairs valued at over $7 million in market value.

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WPWDB WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Before and after pictures of rear steps that were replaced through the Rebuilding Day program for a Dutchess County resident.

FIRST COUNTY BANK’S GRANT TO NONPROFIT AGENCY SilverSource, the nonprofit agency in Stamford, which provides services and resources for older adults in the area, recently received a $10,000 grant from First County Bank Foundation. The funding will support the organization’s popular Ride to Wellness program that provides nearly 3,000 free door-to-door transportation to and from medical appointments for older Stamford residents. FCBJ

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“The mission of the Ride to Wellness program is to help older adults keep up with medical care to maintain health, participate in well visits and follow-up care and make sure they can manage chronic conditions,” said SilverSource CEO Kathleen Bordelon. The service is available to any senior citizen in Stamford. Robert J. Granata, First County

Bank chairman, CEO and president of First County Bank Foundation, said “We are proud to support such a worthy local organization and to support a program that provides such a vital service to Stamford seniors.” The Ride to Wellness program was established in 2008 with funding from First County Bank Foundation, which was established in 2001 in honor of the bank’s 150th anniversary.

The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) has added two members: Jan Fisher, executive director, Nonprofit Westchester (NPW), and Laurence Gottlieb, RMC BIO1 managing director, life sciences and health technologies at the Robert Martin Company. Dedicated to connecting Westchester and Putnam jobseekers to area businesses who need a skilled workforce, WPWDB, has the tools and information that both job applicants and businesses need. “Jan Fisher has been a member of the nonprofit community in Westchester for more than 25 years making her leadership role at NPW a natural fit,” said Thom Kleiner, executive director. Gottlieb’s career has been spent in service as a communicator, strategic leader and community builder. “This is Larry’s second appointment to the WPWDB and we know he will continue to help regional job seekers and businesses,” said David Singer, WPWDB chair. WPWDB is comprised of leaders and staff of state and county government agencies, nonprofits, public education and the private sector who work together to strengthen the partnerships between business, education and service providers employers.

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U.S. DISTRICT COURT, White Plains Local business cases, June 16 – 22 MillionAir White Plains, West Harrison vs. Westchester County, 21-cv-5312-VB: Contract, demand $10 million. Attorneys: Russell M. Yankwitt, Ross E. Morrison, Brendan M. Goodhouse and Jordan M. Brooks. West Coast Life Insurance Co., Birmingham, Alabama vs. Swiss Re Life & Health America Inc., Armonk, 21-cv-5317-VB: Petition to confirm arbitration. Attorney: Rachel Esther Kramer. Elaine Wang, Fairfield County, Connecticut vs. Sterling Bancorp, Pearl River, et al, 21-cv5363-VB: Securities Exchange Act. Attorney: Gloria Kui Melwani. Dayuon Yarborough, Yonkers vs. Smashburger Acquisitions – New Jersey, Mamaroneck, 21-cv-5412-NSR: Job discrimination (race). Attorney: Paul N. Cisternino. William Lawlor, New Rochelle vs. Benchmark Education Co., New Rochelle, 21-cv-5425-NSR: Job discrimination (age). Attorneys: Sherie N. Buell and Robert L. Levy. Joan and William Mason vs. Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center Inc., et al, 21-cv5447-NSR: Removal from Westchester Supreme Court, medical malpractice. Attorney: Josh H. Kardisch. Eric H. Hedick and Tournesol Des Champs, Port Jervis vs. Port Jervis Community Development Agency, et al, 21-cv-5459-CS: Civil rights. Attorney pro se. 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.

DEEDS

Above $1 million 106 Fourth Avenue Pelham Realty LLC, New York City. Seller: SFM Capital I LLC, Scarsdale. Property: 106 Fourth Ave., Pelham. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed June 14. Hussain, Akbar and Ann Thomas, Larchmont. Seller: RAS Closings Services LLC, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Property: 10 Cambridge Court, Mamaroneck. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed June 15. RAS Closing Services LLC, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Seller: Daniel J. Gomez and Alyssa B. Gomes, Larchmont. Property: 10 Cambridge Court, Mamaroneck. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed June 14. RE-11 Corp., Flushing. Seller: King Street Owners Corp., New Castle. Property: 11-13 King St., New Castle. Amount: $1 million. Filed June 16. Soil Recovery Corp., Brewster. Seller: Peckham Port Chester LLC, Brewster. Property: 31 Purdy Ave., Rye. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed June 17. The Vierling Family LLC, West Nyack. Seller: Exit 8 Hutch LLC, New York City. Property: 249-257 E. Sandford Blvd., Mount Vernon. Amount: $7.6 million. Filed June 14. Witzman, Greg and Ian Witzman, Lakeville, Connecticut. Seller: 21 Black Spring Road LLC, New York City. Property: 21 Black Spring Road, Bedford. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed June 14.

Below $1 million 30 South Regent Street LLC, San Diego, California. Seller: Joseph GianFrancesco, Port Chester. Property: 30 S. Regent St., Rye. Amount: $720,000. Filed June 14. 158 Elm Street LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Petrina Properties LTD, New York City. Property: 158 Elm St., Yonkers. Amount: $700,000. Filed June 14. 242 Woodworth LLC, Hartsdale. Seller: City of Yonkers. Property: 242 Woodworth Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $109,288.75. Filed June 15.

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Battista, Mathew A. and Janine E. Solano, Stamford, Connecticut. Seller: American Custom Builders Inc., Yorktown Heights. Property: 2599 Gregory St., Yorktown. Amount: $648,000. Filed June 15. Brookneal Holdings LLC, Waccabuc. Seller: Curtis F. Brockelman, Vero Beach, Florida. Property: Perch Bay Road, Lewisboro. Amount: $300,000. Filed June 16. Chappell, Gregg and Emily Yavitz, Ossining. Seller: 1102 Gambelli Drive LLC, Eastchester. Property: 1102 Gambelli Drive, Yorktown. Amount: $450,000. Filed June 14. Clark Development LLC, Pound Ridge. Seller: Janice Rudolph, Ridgefield, Connecticut, and Mary E. Clark, Pound Ridge. Property: 12 Trinity Pass Road, Pound Ridge. Amount: $652,000. Filed June 14. Corporan-Chung, Cheila, Mount Vernon. Seller: Elevated Property Group LLC, Bellmore. Property: 32 Springhurst Park Drive, Greenburgh. Amount: $564,500. Filed June 15. Coschigano, Michael, New Canaan, Connecticut. Seller: 4 RO Realty Inc., Port Chester. Property: 19 Summit Ave., Rye. Amount: $670,000. Filed June 16. Cozzi, Daniel J., Cortlandt Manor. Seller: MJD Contracting Corp., Yorktown Heights. Property: 13 Barger St., Cortlandt. Amount: $45,500. Filed June 14. Design Builders Group Inc., Scarsdale. Seller: Frances Bodak, Mission Viejo, California. Property: 608 Half Moon Day Drive, Cortlandt. Amount: $600,000. Filed June 14. Dolan, Robert M. and Eileen T. Dolan, Eastchester. Seller: Somers Crossings LLC, Goldens Bridge. Property: 43 Spring Meadow Court, Somers. Amount: $862,436. Filed June 17. Frias, Francisco, Waterbury, Connecticut. Seller: City of Yonkers. Property: 11 Orchard St., Yonkers. Amount: $78,463. Filed June 15. Jam Park Inc., Eastchester. Seller: Ivars Fridenvalds, New Rochelle. Property: 357 Fifth Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $925,000. Filed June 14.

Landers, William, Eastchester. Seller: Lici LLC, Cortlandt Manor. Property: 611 Cardinal Road, Cortlandt. Amount: $555,000. Filed June 14. Legend Construction LLC, Eastchester. Seller: Nelsa Magnan, Eastchester. Property: 20 Greystone Circle, Eastchester. Amount: $935,000. Filed June 16. LNI Industries Inc., Croton-on-Hudson. Seller: Francis LaSalla and Annie LaSalla, Croton-on-Hudson. Property: 63 Thompson Ave., Cortlandt. Amount: $440,000. Filed June 14. Markiewicz, John and Kassandra Mathews, Somers. Seller: Culvert LLC, Monsey. Property: 70 Babbitt Road, Bedford. Amount: $508,000. Filed June 17. Marrs Estate LLC, Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania. Seller: Andrew Lee, Fort Lee, New Jersey. Property: 31 S. Fourth Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $330,000. Filed June 14. Morrison, Alexander M. and Hilary N. Morrison, Rye. Seller: 70 Florence Avenue LLC, Rye. Property: 70 Florence Ave., Rye. Amount: $851,000. Filed June 14. N6 22 LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: RCN Capital LLC, South Windsor, Connecticut. Property: 223 N. Sixth Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $345,000. Filed June 17. New Testament Temple Church of God, Bronx. Seller: Paul Davis and Marcia E. Davis, Mount Vernon. Property: 71 Vernon Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $285,000. Filed June 15. Nub 248 LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Portia D. Ravenelle, Mount Vernon. Property: 248 Nuber Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $400,000. Filed June 17. Riverview Property High Point LLC, Armonk. Seller: Yvette Segal Hartsdale. Property: 300 Highpoint Drive, Greenburgh. Amount: $410,000. Filed June 17. Rodriguez, Louis, Stamford, Connecticut. Seller: La Leona Property LLC, New Rochelle. Property: 48 Haseco Ave., Rye. Amount: $325,000. Filed June 17. Rose’s Friendly Play and Learn Corp., Ossining. Seller: Francisco Mendez and Maria A. Mendes, Ossining. Property: 20 Old Albany Post Road, Ossining. Amount: $585,000. Filed June 15.

Scepanovic, Danilo and Tina L. Scepanovic, New York City. Seller: PM 1111 LLC, Pelham. Property: 111 Pelhamdale Ave., Pelham. Amount: $100,000. Filed June 15. Sharpe Home Designs LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB as trustee of Upland Mortgage Loan Trust, Anaheim, California. Property: 19 Polk Place, Greenburgh. Amount: $358,428. Filed June 17. Summit RE LLC, Suffern. Seller: George Grosvenor, Yonkers. Property: 7 Summit St., Yonkers. Amount: $630,000. Filed June 14. Trub, Anna and Vilan Trub, Pleasantville. Seller: Maggio Enterprises Inc., Pleasantville. Property: 348 Sarles Lane, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $500,000. Filed June 15. Vigliotti, Michael J. and Debra Polito, Somers. Seller: Mancini Building Corp., Katonah. Property: 13 Adson Way, Somers. Amount: $850,000. Filed June 16. Voltron Properties LLC, Scarsdale. Seller: Mario Kotlar and Zorka Kotlar, New Rochelle. Property: 10 Lafayette St., New Rochelle. Amount: $940,000. Filed June 17. Westchester Land Trust Inc., Bedford Hills. Seller: Mathew T. Kelly and Teresa Ahlstrand, Northport. Property: Gallows Hill Road, Cortlandt. Amount: $100,000. Filed June 17.

JUDGMENTS

53rd Street Partners LLC, Rye Brook. $242,274.10 in favor of ACE Endico Corp., Brewster. Filed June 14. Artuz, Gina L., Mount Kisco. $4,284.53 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. Nation Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed June 15. Ayala, Maria, New Rochelle. $3,534.05 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. Nation Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed June 15. Cap Jon New York LLC, South Salem. $8,491.67 in favor of Monsieur Touton Selection Ltd., New York City. Filed June 14. Catone, Kaye, Bedford Hills. $3,305.83 in favor of McManus and Clark Inc., Katonah. Filed June 14.

Dipetro, Maria, Scarsdale. $787.04 in favor of Crown Asset Management LLC, Duluth, Georgia. Filed June 16. DLG Contracting LLC, Mount Vernon. $14,929.66 in favor of Herc Rentals Inc., Bonita Springs, Florida. Filed June 14. Dunaway, Michael, Port Chester. $2,083.66 in favor of Crown Asset Management LLC, Duluth, Georgia. Filed June 17. Dupuy, Thierry M., Hartsdale. $4,373.10 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla. Filed June 16. Dynamic Dental Services Inc., New Rochelle. $17,403.08 in favor of Patterson Dental Supply Inc., Saint Paul, Minnesota. Filed June 14. Fava, Salvatore, Tuckahoe. $1,701.11 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed June 16. Fitzpatrick, Edward J., White Plains. $80,850.89 in favor of FW Webb Co., Bedford, Massachusetts. Filed June 14. Florez, Carlos A., Port Chester. $5,278.53 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla. Filed June 16. Galasso, Natalie M, Mamaroneck. $3,600.24 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla. Filed June 16. Gennimi, Wendy, South Salem. $3,211.80 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed June 16. Gomez, Ronny, Elmsford. $2,129.14 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed June 16. Ganzalez, Nicole, Mount Kisco. $1,654.28 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed June 16. Hurd, Valerie, Pleasantville. $1,468.38 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed June 17. Ivezaj, Zef, Yonkers. $18,380.38 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed June 16. Jankaj, Pala, Ossining. $3,380.83 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed June 15.

Facts & Figures Jones, Stephen, Briarcliff Manor. $54,199.86 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed June 15. Kim, Soo H., Yonkers. $7,025.31 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla. Filed June 16. Lapponese, Jennifer A., Pelham. $5,053.97 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed June 15. Mahimood, Tahir, Yonkers. $16,204.29 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed June 16. Make Insurance Interesting Brokerage Group LLC, Gardiner, Dad Uncle Sam, Gardiner and Retirement Architecture, Gardiner. $66,307 in favor of IHeartMedia and Entertainment Inc., White Plains. Filed June 14. Melijohns Auto Repair LLC, Masbeth. $30,897.53 in favor of Andrew Galecki, Mohegan Lake. Filed June 14. New Era Mechanical Corp., White Plains. $80,850.89 in favor of FW Webb Co., Bedford, Massachusetts. Filed June 14. Oviedo, Solange, Larchmont. $6,451.24 in favor of Crown Asset Management LLC, Duluth, Georgia. Filed June 17. Path Medical P.C., New York City. $108,939.81 in favor of IHeartMedia and Entertainment inc., White Plains. Filed June 14. Prescription Plus at Silver Lake LLC, West Harrison. $31,192.24 in favor of AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp., Orlando, Florida. Filed June 14. Yozzo, Brian A., Yonkers. $20,143.03 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed June 15.

LIS PENDENS The following filings indicate a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Alicea, Elizabeth. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $245,910.84 affecting property located at 3-6 Brooke Club Drive, Ossining 10562. Filed June 15.

American Express Centurion Bank. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $320,170.85 affecting property located at 10 Stewart Place, White Plains 10603. Filed June 16. Bazzicalupo, Elizabeth. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $388,000 affecting property located at 19 Cherry Place, Lake Peekskill 10537. Filed June 17. Edison Avenue Development LLC. Filed by Toorak Capital Partners LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $367,500 affecting property located at 54 Rochelle Terrace, Mount Vernon 10550. Filed June 17. Gordon, Kirk. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $375,293 affecting property located at 14 Hollis Lane, Croton-on-Hudson 10520. Filed June 15. Welch, Darren and Lauren Welch. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage affecting property located at 306 Hutchinson Blvd., Mount Vernon 10552. Filed June 18.

MECHANIC’S LIENS

AKT Two Realty LLC, Rye. $162,693.40 in favor of TS&G Construction Corp., Middletown. Property: 123 Oak St., Port Chester. Filed June 14. Baldinger, Howard J., Scarsdale. JDC Restoration Services Inc., White Plains. Property: 33 Secor Road, Scarsdale. Filed June 14. Citigroup Corporate Holdings Inc., North Castle. $70,900 in favor of Atlantic Contracting and Specialty, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Filed June 15. Federal National Mortgage Association, Mount Vernon. $350,000 in favor of Leslie Sharon. Property: 578 E. Third St., Mount Vernon. Filed June 14. Hida Realty Corp., Mount Pleasant. $46,555.64 in favor of Perfect Restoration and Cleaning Corp., Suffern. Property: 6 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne. Filed June 14.

LMV II MMP Holdings L.P., White Plains. $1,127,331.78 in favor of Foundation Building Materials, Flushing. Property: 131 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. Filed June 14. PPF SS 615 Fifth Ave LLC, Mamaroneck. $62,986.50 in favor of Spirelli Electric Inc., Shrub Oak. Filed June 17. TAC CG Mount Vernon LLC, Mount Vernon. $3,001.47 in favor of Ahern Rentals Inc., Henderson. Filed June 17. Ursa Industries, Mount Vernon. $1,429 in favor of Magenta Construction Services Inc., Bronx. Property: 113 Franklin Ave., Mount Vernon. Filed June 14.

NEW BUSINESSES

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

PARTNERSHIPS Beauty In Black Palace, 186 Beechwood Ave., Mount Vernon 10553, c/o Dwayne Hutchinson and Megan Patterson. Filed June 16. BIGVIVS INC., 10 May St., New Rochelle 10801, c/o Vivian Soady, Sharon Fooles and Margaret Bradbury. Filed June 14. Concordia Conservatory Inc., 176 White Plains Road, Bronxville 10708, c/o Kathleen Suss, Zlata Gleason, Jason Wooten and Carolyn Moriarty. Filed June 14.

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS

A.S.A.P Logistics 2 Corp., 235 Park Ave., Yonkers 10703, c/o Cheddie Airall. Filed June 14.

Aly & Josy Eventos, 30 Kendall Ave, Sleepy Hollow 10591. Filed June 17. B&B Smart Construction Corp., 354 Prescott St., Yonkers 10701, c/o Brian O. Black. Filed June 14. BFF Queens Corp., 222 Main St., Eastchester 10707, c/o Sean Baker. Filed June 14. Bleu Magick Queen, 287 Palisade Ave., Unit 3b, Yonkers 10703, c/o Chrystal Ellison. Filed June 16.

Crayola Resource Solutions Inc., 197 S. Broadway, Yonkers 10705, c/o Martin Handler. Filed June 14.

Laura Boekman Bologh, Ph.D., Psychologist PC, P.O. Box 505, Scarsdale 10583, c/o Laura Bologh. Filed June 14.

Crown Jewel Healing, 81 Stephens Drive, Tarrytown, 10591, c/o Mital Khatri. Filed June 14.

Leddy Family Acupuncture, 273 Columbus Ave., Suite 6A, Tuckahoe 10707, c/o Bethany Leddy Flannery. Filed June 15.

Diana House Cleaning, 1022 Constant Ave, Peekskill 10566, c/o Diana Ordonez. Filed June 14. El Shaddai Cleaning Services, 138 Willis Ave., Hawthorne 10532, c/o Rosalba Sanchez Fierro. Filed June 16. Elemental Acupuncture, 273 Columbus Ave., Suite 6A, Tuckahoe 10707, c/o Bethany Leddy Flannery. Filed June 15. Esther’s House Cuisine, 610 S. Seventh Ave., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Tashaya Augustus. Filed June 16. God’s Image Apparel, 3255 Amelia Drive, Mohegan Lake 10547, c/o Brandon Troppmann. Filed June 16. Hazel-Bocaditos, 230 S. Seventh Ave., Apt. 6H, Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Sengiver Lopez. Filed June 16. House of Tailor Harrison, 218 Harrison Ave., Harrison 10528, c/o Franklin Molina. Filed June 14. Hudson Valley Recreation Therapy, 3045 Gomer St., Yorktown Height 10598, c/o Rose Rothe. Filed June 15. Into Leaf, 19 Maple St., Sleepy Hollow 10591, c/o Carly Jacobs. Filed June 15. IsabelleK Jewels, 238 Broadfield Road, New Rochelle 10804, c/o Isabelle Kirschenbaum. Filed June 17. Jani Beauty Studio, 96 Linden St., No. 1, Yonkers 10701, c/o Janica Jiminez. Filed June 16. Jos & Sh21 Inc., 137 Larchmont Ave., Larchmont 10538. c/o Steven Weiss. Filed June 14. K Saka Enterprise, 85 Riverdale Ave., Yonkers 10701, c/o Kudiratu Saka. Filed June 16. Kv Beau T Full, 1108 Milton Ave., Peekskill 10566, c/o Kelin Tamay. Filed June 16.

Mackey Hevia Corp., 12 Marianna Drive, Hastings-on-Hudson, c/o Carlos Hevia. Filed June 14. Mac’s Limousine Service Inc., 105 Eastview Drive, Valhalla 10595, c/o Frances Tocco. Filed June 14. Medtechcares Inc., 520 White Plains Road, Tarrytown 10591, c/o David Weathers. Filed June 14. Moreno Nutrition, 3300 Barkley Lane, Yorktown Height 10598, c/o Antionette Moreno. Filed June 16. MV Wall System, 930 Liberty St., Peekskill 10566, c/o Mesias Vele. Filed June 15. Nellum RE Corp., 6 Jackson Road, Bedford 10506, c/o Ben Mullen. Filed June 14. New World Euro Construction Corp., 25 Trinity Place, Suite 1L, New Rochelle 10805, c/o Nua Mitaj. Filed June 14. Nina Ythier Lcsw, P.C., 590 Park Ave., Apt. 1, Yonkers 10703, c/o Nina Ythier. Filed June 14. SNY Media, P.O. Box 997, Yonkers 10704, c/o Jude Donald. Filed June 14. THRYN Inc., 11 Gard Ave., Bronxville 10708, c/o Gela Kalandia. Filed June 14. Touch Matters, 25 N. Broadway, Apt. 3, Yonkers 10701, c/o Michael Devin Brown. Filed June 16. Victoria Entertainment, 645 N. Broadway, Hastings-on-Hudson 10706, c/o Victoria Miningham. Filed June 16. Village Doggie Spa Inc., 15 Croton Ave., Ossining 10562, c/o Steven Weiss. Filed June 14. Yvette Goorevitch Corp., 60 Mulberry Lane, New Rochelle 10804, c/o Yvette Goorevitch. Filed June 14.

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Zees Eats, 169 W. Lincoln Ave, Unit 2, Mount Vernon 10550. Filed June 17.

PATENTS Cohort-based adversarial attack detection. Patent no. 11,042,799 issued to Gaurav Goswami, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Cognitive messaging with dynamically changing inputs. Patent no. 11,044,212 issued to Gregory Boland, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Configuring and naming of cloud provisioning entities. Patent no. 11,044,145 issued to Nicholas Carbone, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Continuous skew adjust. Patent no. 11,043,946 issued to Andreas Arp, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Custom graphic film. Patent no. 11,040,801 issued to Andreas Arp, et al. Assigned to PepsiCo, Purchase. Determining whether to take an action by applying a metric calculated using natural language processing tokens. Patent no. 11,042,540 issued to Nicholas Danyluk, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Fabrication of vertical fin transistor with multiple threshold voltages. Patent no. 11,043,587 issued to Karthik Balakrishnan, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Game data offloading to a blockchain. Patent no. 11,044,075 issued to Jeffrey Bisti, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Lead-free solder joining of electronic structures. Patent no. 11,043,468 issued to Charles Arvin, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Method and system for state associated device identification for digital payments using blockchain technology. Patent no. 11,044,074 issued to Ilgin Safak, et al. Assigned to Mastercard, Purchase. Methods of associating genetic variants with a clinical outcome in patients suffering from age-related macular degeneration treated with anti-VEGF. Patent no. 11,041,188 issued to Lorah Perlee, et al. Assigned to Regeneron, Tarrytown.

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Facts & Figures Methods for treating or preventing asthma by administering an IL-4R antagonist. Patent no. 11,034,768 issued to Nikhil Amin, et al. Assigned to Regeneron, Tarrytown. Programming interface and method for managing time-sharing option address space on a remote system. Patent no. 11,044,302 issued to Susan Demkowicz. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

La Isla del Tesoro Bar Restaurant Inc., Ossining. Amount: $11,000. M&M General Contracting Inc., Ossining. Amount: $9,000. Master Pool NY Inc., Peekskill. Amount: $5,500. Mina Grocery & Deli Corp., Yonkers. Amount: $14,500.

Structure and method for equal substrate to channel height between N and P finFETs. Patent no. 11,043,494 issued to Lawrence Clevenger, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

Quintessential NY Realty Group LLC, White Plains. Amount: $39,000.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD JUDGMENTS

Smith, Adam G., Scarsdale. Amount: $25,000.

Failure to carry insurance or for work-related injuries and illnesses, June 17 to June 23, 2021. Annsun Food Mart Inc. d.b.a. Sunoco, Cortlandt Manor. Amount: $5,000. Bajraktari Realty Group LLC, Dobbs Ferry. Amount: $25,500. Build Sprout LLC, Yonkers. Amount: $2,500. Cratespace LLC, Mount Vernon. Amount: $25,000. Dance Conservatory Inc., Peekskill. Amount: $27,750.

SEM Construction Inc., Bronxville. Amount: $25,000.

Steward Management Group LLC, Mount Vernon. Amount: $21,000.

VC Deli & Grocery Corp., Yonkers. Amount: $24,500. W&R Contracting Inc., Yonkers. Amount: $27,500.

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Romano, Daniel J., as owner. Lender: TEG Federal Credit Union, Poughkeepsie. Property: Strider Road, Wallkill. Amount: $313,600. Filed June 15.

DEEDS

Above $1 million

20 23 Wayne Avenue LLC, Monsey. Seller: J. Bardy Dunado and Michael Dunado, Suffern. Property: 23 Wayne Ave., Suffern. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed June 16.

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Below $1 million

14 Anthony Drive LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: Deborah I. Smith, Spring Valley. Property: 14 Anthony Drive, Spring Valley. Amount: $540,000. Filed June 17.

King Hoist & Contracting Inc., Yonkers. Amount: $25,000.

Frogman’s Holding Company, as owner. Lender: ES Realco Holdings LLC. Property: 28 Hamilton Ave., Sloatsburg. Amount: $125,000. Filed June 15.

BUILDING LOANS

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FM 71 LLC, Yonkers. Amount: $9,000.

Kejuan Muchita Inc., White Plains. Amount: $25,000.

Canevari, Paul, as owner. Lender: Primelending. Property: in Union Vale. Amount: $370,500. Filed June 17.

RDM CSG Hoover LLC, New York City. Seller: BJMM Realty LLC, Haverstraw. Property: 6-12 Hoover Ave., Haverstraw. Amount: $2.7 million. Filed June 14. YFDB 50 Route 59 LLC, Monsey. Seller: LRAT 8059 LLC, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Property: 80 E. Route 59, Spring Valley. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed June 18.

Home & Office Express Inc., Bedford Hills. Amount: $38,500.

Barry, Thomas J., as owner. Lender: M&T Bank. Property: 133 Charles Reiss Road, Port Jervis. Amount: $273,000. Filed June 15.

TA Consulting LLC, New Rochelle. Amount: $25,000.

Diamond Empire Production Inc., White Plains. Amount: $5,500.

Future Leaders of NY Daycare LLC, Yonkers. Amount: $2,500.

7751 South Main LLC, Croton Falls. Seller: Penny A. Glembock. Property: in Pine Plains. Amount: $160,000. Filed June 14.

14 Anthony Drive, as owner. Lender: Northeast Community Bank. Property: 14 Anthony Drive, Spring Valley. Amount: $936,000. Filed June 18. 577-579 Union Road LLC, as owner. Lender: Accolend LLC. Property: 577-579 Union Road, Spring Valley. Amount: $840,000. Filed June 16.

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68 Call Hollow Road LLC, Monsey. Seller: Michael C. Ferguson, Stony Point. Property: 68 Call Hollow Road, Haverstraw. Amount: $100,000. Filed June 14.

91 Park Avenue LLC, Randolph, New Jersey. Seller: John Keriazes and Anastasia Keriazes, Monroe. Property: 78 Barr Lane, Monroe. Amount: $418,000. Filed June 14.

Friedman, Sarah, Monroe. Seller: Boinim Yachdov LLC, Monroe. Property: 12 Kosnitz Road, Unit 302, Monroe. Amount: $679,000. Filed June 14.

Lesin, Hershel, Monsey. Seller: Twelve Elaine LLC, Monsey. Property: 12 Elaine Place, Unit 202, Ramapo. Amount: $995,000. Filed June 15.

146 North Church LLC, Hyde Park. Seller: Lamcom Associates Inc., Newburgh. Property: 6 and 8 Front St., Newburgh. Amount: $950,000. Filed June 14.

Grossman, Chananye and Reizy Grossman, Spring Valley. Seller: LB Acreage LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 6 Ewing Ave., Unit 6-201, Spring Valley. Amount: $480,000. Filed June 17.

Lopez, Carlos and Cassaundra Lee Lopez, New Windsor. Seller: Pension Properties Inc., Walden. Property: 810 Blooming Grove Turnpike, Unit 69, Windsor. Amount: $140,000. Filed June 14.

Grunwald, Joseph, Brooklyn. Seller: 27 Collins Ave., Unit 111 LLC, New City. Property: 27 Collins Ave., Unit 111, Spring Valley. Amount: $715,000. Filed June 15.

Lowy, Samuel, Mount Kisco. Seller: 6 Fox SV LLC, Brooklyn. Property: 6 Fox Lane, Unit 112, Spring Valley. Amount: $990,000. Filed June 16.

Hogan, Daniel and Patricia E. Hogan, Montgomery. Seller: Blackburne Homes LLC, Campbell Hall. Property: 5 Strasser Place, Hamptonburgh. Amount: $425,000. Filed June 14.

M3 Estates LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Aaron Porgesz, Spring Valley. Property: 7 Washington Ave., Suffern. Amount: $423,000. Filed June 14.

454 Saddle River LLC, Monsey. Seller: EMAP Realty LLC, Far Rockaway. Property: 456 Saddle River Road, Airmont. Amount: $465,000. Filed June 18. Aronson, Ester, Monsey. Seller: BJMM Realty LLC, Haverstraw. Property: 230, 232 Route 9W, Haverstraw. Amount: $300,000. Filed June 14. Bracken, Gary D., New York City. Seller: Kennedy Brothers LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: 40 Heidt Ave., Middletown. Amount: $170,000. Filed June 14. Chandler, Crystal A. and Alfonso Chandler, Brooklyn. Seller: 235 Main Street LLC, Monsey. Property: 23 Convent Road, Orangetown. Amount: $560,000. Filed June 17. Ciment, Chaim, Spring Valley. Seller: LB Acreage LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 11 Homer Lee Ave., Unit 303, Spring Valley. Amount: $485,000. Filed June 14. Coe, William H. and Mallory A. Coe, Stony Point. Seller: 3 Darian 1A LLC, Stony Point. Property: 3 Darian Court, Haverstraw. Amount: $255,000. Filed June 18. Delacruz, Felix W. and Lisette K. Barillas, New York City. Seller: Ionic Properties LLC, Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania. Property: 50 Morris Ave., Newburgh. Amount: $215,860. Filed June 14. Devies Properties LLC, Pine Bush. Seller: Crawford Church, Pine Bush. Property: 1224 Goshen Turnpike, Wallkill. Amount: $500,000. Filed June 14. Friedman, Moshe and Kreincha Friedman, Monsey. Seller: 3 John ST SP New York LLC, Brooklyn. Property: 10 E. Fusion Ave., Unit 202, Spring Valley. Amount: $760,000. Filed June 14.

Hurtado, Daniel and Rosa Maria Hurtado, Newburgh. Seller: Brookview Holdings LLC, Suffern. Property: 21 Lenape Road, Newburgh. Amount: $301,000. Filed June 14. Karniol, Berel, Spring Valley. Seller: Ellish Units LLC, Monsey. Property: 21 Ellish Parkway, Unit 203, Spring Valley. Amount: $795,000. Filed June 16. Katz, Mendy and Esther Katz, Monsey. Seller: Good Step 6 LLC, Monsey. Property: 32 Herrick Ave., Unit 301, Ramapo. Amount: $765,000. Filed June 14. Klein, Abraham and Raizy Klein, Spring Valley. Seller: LB Acreage LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 6 Ewing Ave., Unit 6-104, Spring Valley. Amount: $499,999. Filed June 15. Klein, Juda, Monsey. Seller: 24 North Rigaud LLC, Monsey. Property: 24 N. Rigaud Road, Unit 212, Spring Valley. Amount: $980,000. Filed June 15. Klein, Yoel and Miriam Klein, Spring Valley. Seller: 7 Cape LLC, Monsey. Property: 7 Cape Court, Ramapo. Amount: $650,000. Filed June 14. Landau, Benjamin and Miriam Landau, Monroe. Seller: 24 Hilltop Place LLC, Monsey. Property: 24 Hilltop Place, Ramapo. Amount: $780,000. Filed June 14.

Port Jervis Properties LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Annamarie Appel, Port Jervis. Property: 4 North St., Port Jervis. Amount: $100,000. Filed June 14. Potesky, Shlomo and Tehila Potesky, Silver Spring. Seller: 11 Melaney Drive LLC, Monsey. Property: 11 Melaney Drive, Ramapo. Amount: $710,000. Filed June 16. Pugliese, Kaila, Yonkers. Seller: 27 Old Mill LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 27 Old Mill Road, Clarkstown. Amount: $600,000. Filed June 16. Qureshi, Atif Ishfaq, Middletown. Seller: 19 Grandview Avenue LLC, New York City. Property: 19 Grandview Ave., Middletown. Amount: $192,500. Filed June 14. Schur, Steven and Sonya Schur, Tarrytown. Seller: Wilmington REO LLC, New York City. Property: 11 Sasson Terrace, Clarkstown. Amount: $430,000. Filed June 17. Skerrett, Latoya D., Goshen. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Parsippany, New Jersey. Property: 90 Sarah Lane, Wallkill. Amount: $145,000. Filed June 14. SLGSLG LLC, Hillburn. Seller: Joseph Payne and Ivy Payne, Hillburn. Property: 12 Fox Hollow Road, Hillburn. Amount: $325,000. Filed June 16. Tulun, Kerim, Woodbury. Seller: JW Warwick LLC, Monsey. Property: 8 Vintners Way, Warwick. Amount: $641,420. Filed June 14.

Facts & Figures Wallkill Central LLC, Monsey. Seller: Taylor M. Ogden, Monroe. Property: 55 Walton Terrace, Monroe. Amount: $265,000. Filed June 14.

JUDGMENTS

ABMG Builders LLC, Newburgh. $46,803.08 in favor of Slate Advance LLC, Lakewood, New Jersey. Filed June 14. Almonte, Anna, Spring Valley. $1,483.42 in favor of favor of Crown Asset Management LLC, Duluth, Georgia. Filed June 14. Biller, Moshe, Monsey. $2,276.33 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 15. Cames, Johnathon T., Warwick. $10,591.92 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed June 14. Chee, Kevin R., Nanuet. $3,371.45 in favor of Capital One Bank National Association, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed June 14. Downer, Andrea, Beacon. $3,368.59 in favor of Capital One Bank National Association, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed June 15. Engelman, Rivka, Monsey. $6,471.75 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 14. Errera, Michael, Monsey. $22,974.94 in favor of Capital One Bank National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed June 14. Fede, Mariama A., Sloatsburg. $12,023.30 in favor of Toyota Motor Credit Corp., Plano, Texas. Filed June 15. Fishman, Suzanne, New City. $1,936.56 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 14. Gray, Stanley, Spring Valley. $1,336.55 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 14. Johnson, Andrea M., Rock Tavern. $15,310.06 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed June 14.

Laufer, Pearl, Monsey. $4,069.63 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 14.

Terzer, Virginai, Stony Point. $1,753.50 in favor of Midland Funding Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 14.

Lebowitz, Chaim, Spring Valley. $3,424.35 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 14.

Urrutia, Angel, Nyack. $2,105.72 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 14.

Louissaint, Wilky, Haverstraw. $3,798.55 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 15.

Vodola, Barbara A., Poughkeepsie. $10,233.89 in favor of CSGA LLC, Fort Lee, New Jersey. Filed June 15.

Lupo, Michael S., Garnerville. $3,763.08 in favor of Crown Asset Management LLC, Duluth, Georgia. Filed June 14.

Wallace, Agbana A., Fishkill. $3,372.96 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Filed June 15.

McCaskill, Jave R., Warwick. $7,843.72 in favor of Toyota Motor Credit Corp., Plano, Texas. Filed June 14.

Weinberg, Rachel, Congers. $2,344.28 in favor of Crown Asset Management LLC, Duluth, Georgia. Filed June 15.

McSwan, Phillip A., Highland Falls. $4,950.29 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 14.

Weiss, David, Airmont. $12,312.05 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla. Filed June 14.

Nasta, Steven, New City. $1,804.91 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 14. Paul, Christopher M., New City. $4,319.77 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla. Filed June 14. Pitts, Bryan A., Westtown. $5,171 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 14. Ramos, Madelyn, New Windsor. $6,137.57 in favor of Windshire Village Condo Association Board of Managers, New Windsor. Filed June 14. Rosenfeld, Benjamin, Suffern. $1,546.82 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 14. Samoyoa, Gabriel, Sparkill. $3,071.90 in favor of Capital One Bank National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed June 14. Santiago, Oswaldo, Haverstraw. $2,920.93 in favor of Crown Asset Management LLC, Duluth, Georgia. Filed June 14. Simon, Jonathon, Spring Valley. $1,781.17 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 14.

Zhamsapov, Altynbek, Airmont. $5,184.33 in favor of Capital One Bank National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed June 14.

MECHANIC’S LIENS

100 Snake Hill Road, as owner. $50,217.93 in favor of Crown Rentals Inc., Huntington. Property: 100 Snake Hill Road, West Nyack. Filed June 17. Goshen Plaza Associates LLC, as owner. $6,902.88 in favor of United Rentals Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 98 Clowes Ave., Goshen. Filed 15. 40 Wisner Avenue LLC, as owner. $19,770.74 in favor of Loyal Management USA Inc., Monroe. Property: 40 Wisner Ave., Newburgh. Filed June 15.

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PARTNERSHIPS Mamiwas of The Round Table Inc., 51 Forbus St., Poughkeepsie 12603, c/o Vanna Mioshi Borrows, Brianna Bailey and Wanda L. Rodriquez. Filed June 18.

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS

AG Paverdesign, 278 N. Main St., Apt. 2B, Spring Valley 10977, c/o Armando Garcia. Filed June 14. A&G Roofing, 37 East Ave., No. 2, Middletown 10940, c/o Ana Karen Hernandez. Filed June 17.

EMS Plumbing, 47 N. Fostertown Drive, Newburgh 12550, c/o Davis Aaron Adolph. Filed June 14.

Pakulas Taxi, 26 N. Cole Ave., Spring Valley 10977, c/o Luis Ernesto Pomaquiza Lema. Filed June 17.

Flores Solis Pedro, 143 Parkway Trailer, Pomona 10970, c/o Pedro Flores Solis. Filed June 17.

Regal Car Service Inc., 60 Carrol St., Apt. A1, Poughkeepsie 12601, c/o Shafi Ullah. Filed June 14.

Friends & Goods, 3215 Nicholas Brooks Court, New Windsor 12553, c/o Richard Jackson Deshon. Filed June 17.

Reynoso Well Balanced Inc., 1140 Route 22, Pawling 12564, c/o Miguel Reynoso. Filed June 15.

Alex F. Car Services, 38 N. Cole Ave., Spring Valley 10977, c/o Alex Fernando Shagnay Yungan. Filed June 18.

Fromthe8, 250 King Road, Middletown 10940, c/o Jake William McPhee. Filed June 18.

All Lines Insurance Coverages, 17 Lilly St., Newburgh 12550, c/o Peter T. Chernek. Filed June 15.

Gabriel’s Solutions, 16 E. Castle Ave., Spring Valley 10977, c/o Gabriel A. Bernal Fierro. Filed June 16.

Angel Taxi Service, 6 Sholom Court, Spring Valley 10977, c/o Angel Giovanny Guallpa Palaguachi. Filed June 18.

Gilmore House, 68 Beyers Road, Montgomery 12549, c/o Cristie Lea Gilmore. Filed June 18.

APX Custom Lures, 105 Rockland Lane, Spring Valley 10977, c/o Luis E. Lima Martinez. Filed June 14. Baez Cleaning, 5 Spruce Drive, Highland Mills 10930, Elias Gonzalez Baez. Filed June 17. Beauty Studio by Jenifer, 237 W. Route 59, Nanuet 10954, c/o Jenifer Enciso Mora. Filed June 16.

Hellshire Cuisine Inc., 452 Main St., Poughkeepsie 12601, c/o Daheima S. Reddick. Filed June 14.

Houston Boyz Transportation, 18 Post Road, Slate Hill 10973, c/o Christopher Houston. Filed June 17. JJ Construction, 35 Hudson View Terrace, Newburgh 12550, Brian W. Sanchez. Filed June 17.

Bens I Repairs, 156 Dolson Ave., Middletown 10940, c/o Benjamin Orea. Filed June 15.

JMJ Lawn Care, 434 County Route 17, Montgomery 12549, c/o Joseph Martin Rosploch. Filed June 14.

Colasuonno Construction & Stone, 322 Burroughs Lane, New Windsor 12553, c/o Christopher Colasuonno. Filed June 17.

Kitchen Supplies Store, 135 Brick Church Road, Spring Valley 10977, c/o Sarah B. Blank. Filed June 18.

Daves, 192 Route 17, Tuxedo 10910, c/o David M. Abt. Filed June 18.

LDK Ingenuity Corp., 45 Amanda’s Way, LaGrangeville 12540, c/o Loren D. King. Filed June 16.

Deigan Properties Incorporated, 28 Farm View Road, Wappingers Falls 12590, c/o Corinna Deigan. Filed June 15.

Medwin Online Counseling, 4405 Southernly Point Drive, Haverstraw 10927, c/o Michele Medwin. Filed June 16.

Diana Car Services, 7 Lynn St., Nanuet 10954, c/o Diana Fernanda Rosero Benalcazar. Filed June 15.

Melrose Upholstery, 3 Forester Ave., Unit 19, Warwick 10990, c/o Lewis Melanie Rose. Filed June 14.

Dream K Farm, 1946 Route 300, Wallkill 12589, c/o Dara Lee Kopaskie. Filed June 17.

Narvaez Car Services, 45 N. Park Terrace, Congers 10920, c/o Luis A. Narvaez Sanchez. Filed June 18.

D&S Conveinent Store, 30 E. Main St., Middletown 10940, c/o Stacey R. Frierson. Filed June 15.

Nonna’s Crown Medical Wigs, 1 North Galleria Drive, Middletown 10940, c/o Latisha N. Mapp. Filed June 17.

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Simple & Cute Décor, 33 Bush Ave., Newburgh 12550, c/o Nicole Scott. Filed June 16. Soul of Paradise, 33 Dwight Ave., Spring Valley 10977, c/o Barbara Cepeda. Filed June 16. Structure Works Global Holdings, Inc., P.O. Box 868, Dover Plains 12522, c/o Scott J. Schuster. Filed June 16. Torres Lawn Care Inc., 41 Sedgewick, Poughkeepsie 12603, c/o Eulogio Lavariega Torres. Filed June 16. Tracin Arts, 128 Dolson Ave., Middletown 10940, c/o Tracy Anne Dentico. Filed June 18. Ultra Fine Improvements, 160 Excelsior Ave., Middletown 10940, c/o Shane M. Soto. Filed June 17. Utrera Car Services, 12 Memorial Park Drive, Spring Valley 10977, c/o Ismael Utrera Cortes. Filed June 17. Vital Soapworks, 231 McManus Road, New Hampton 10958, c/o Rebecca L. Rose. Filed June 16. Wolf Screen Printing, 104 Jackson Ave., Nyack 10960, c/o Artemio Lobos Lucero. Filed June 16.

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BUILDING PERMITS Commercial AAA Advantage Carting & Demolition LLC, Stamford, contractor for Seabright Properties LLC. Demolish and dispose of existing structure at 1385 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $22,670. Filed May 25. Blackwell Construction LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Stamford Washington Office LLC. Renovate eighth-floor restrooms and upgrade corridor at 677 Washington Blvd., Unit B1, Stamford. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed May 28. Bourque, Larry, Stamford, contractor for ESRT Metro Center LLC. Install an illuminated wall sign at 429 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $48,135. Filed May 11. Bourque, Larry, Stamford, contractor for Stamford Media Village LLC. Install two nonilluminated wedge wall signs at 4 Star Point, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,300. Filed May 21. Carpentry Unlimited Inc., Stamford, contractor for Northwind Development LLC. Install new roof, replace windows and siding at 855 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed May 18. Chelsea Piers Connecticut LLC, Stamford, contractor for Stamford Exit 9 III LLC. Remove a wall in dance studio at 1 Blachley Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed May 14. Desco Professional Builders Inc., Ellington, contractor for 1201 High Ridge Associates LLC. Perform interior fit-out for restaurant, Unit 3, 1207 High Ridge Road at 1203 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed May 13. Fairfield Contractors LLC, Stamford, contractor for Bridgeport 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.

RC Diocesan Corp. Replace brick veneer with stone veneer at 914 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed May 27. LTCI Ltd., Hatboro, Pennsylvania, contractor for Landmark Square 1-6 LLC. Renovate movie theater excluding concession area and erect exterior signage at 101 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,168,200. Filed May 28. North Ridge Contractors LLC, Norwalk, contractor for North Ridge Contractors LLC. Construct a single-family residence at 33 N. Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $682,000. Filed May 26.

Residential Albright, Gregory, Canyon Lake, California, contractor for Rigoberto Izaguirre. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 49 Willard Terrace, Stamford. Estimated cost: $52,558. Filed May 24. Altamura, Michael, Stamford, contractor for 375 Fairfield Avenue Association. Add a bathroom and demising wall at 375 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed May 5. Amici Power Solution LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Senarath P. and Deepika N. Weerasinghe. Install a new generator and propane power source at 58 Bartlett Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed May 14. Better Built Basements LLC, Berlin, contractor for Randolph Kinder and Susan Johnson. Remodel existing basement for recreation and workout and pantry at 157 Bayberry Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $17,997. Filed May 13. Boshka, Rick, Stamford, contractor for Hector and Diana Gomez. Install natural gas-fueled back-up generator at 426 Wire Mill Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed May 7. Bright Planet Solar Inc., Auburn, Massachusetts, contractor for Norman E. and Cordella M. Bennett. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 52 Lincoln Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $17,850. Filed May 4.

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Brown Roofing Company Inc., Union City, New Jersey, contractor for Alexander J. and Lisa Walker. Remove and dispose of existing shingles. Inspect and replace any rotted sheathing as needed. Install ice and water barrier, new storm tile synthetic underlayment, leading edge starter shingle, drip edge, ridge vent flashing as required and install new asphalt shingles at 91 Mather Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $11,655. Filed May 26. Brown Roofing Company Inc., Union City, New Jersey, contractor for Peter Nagykery and Terry C. Nagykery. Remove and dispose of existing shingles; inspect and replace any rotted sheathing as needed; install ice and water barrier, new storm tile synthetic underlayment, leading-edge starter shingle, drip edge, ridge vent, flashing as required and install new asphalt shingles at 1499 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $22,997. Filed May 25. Brown Roofing Company Inc., Union City, New Jersey, contractor for Kinjal and Vinit Desai. Remove and dispose of existing shingles, inspect and replace any rotted sheathing as needed, install ice and water barrier and install new storm tile synthetic underlayment and flashing as required and install new asphalt shingles at 149 Little Hill Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $11,899. Filed May 21. Budget Dry Waterproofing Inc., Killingworth, contractor for Andronico Tsairis and Kirsten Ofarrell. Install egress window at 19 Cleveland St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,300. Filed May 3. Burr Roofing Siding & Windows Inc., Stratford, contractor for Marie L O’Neil. Remove and dispose of roofing on the main house, install two courses of ice and water barrier systems on drip edges, complete porch and rear bay hip roofs, tape all exposed seams, install three new copper chimney flashings and install new 16 oz. copper roof to sidewall flashings, including removal and re-installation of the siding as needed at 210 Davenport Farm Lane South, Stamford. Estimated cost: $32,679. Filed May 14. C&D Contractors LLC, Norwalk, contractor for John Thomas Brennan. Remove old shingles and install new shingles at 46 Cambridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,500. Filed May 7. Connecticut Gutter LLC, Riverside, contractor for Christopher Gatty Revocable Trust. Remove and replace asphalt roof system at 88 Big Oak Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $13,350. Filed May 14.

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Creative Construction by Jac Malin Inc., Sandy Hook, contractor for Michael E. and Anne F. Donahue. Renovate kitchen, replace cabinets, countertops and appliances at 329 Ocean Drive East, Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed May 19. Digesu Building Contractor LLC, Stamford, contractor for Karen Deutchman Herckis. Renovate sunroom at 33 Broadwood Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $41. Filed May 5. DiGiorgio Roofing & Siding Inc., Beacon Falls, contractor for Jane Kowaleski. Reside detached garage with new vinyl siding at 24 Benstone St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,146. Filed May 6. Dimeo, Michael, Fairfield, contractor for Grant D. Kallen and Judith C. Kallen. Replace existing deck at 62 Bel Aire Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed May 17. Duggan, Ian, Stamford, contractor for Matthew J. and Meghan W. Fogarty. Renovate kitchen, dining room and mudroom at 162 Butternut Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed May 24. Fairfield Pool Associates LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Vanessa Tessitore. Install pool at 2891 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed May 26. Falger, Janusz, Stamford, contractor for Kevin Stuart Swanepoel. Align second-floor wall with rest of the house, build arched roof with copper, replace all the windows and doors on the back wall, add lights and build open roof over part of the existing deck at 41 Ralsey Road South, Stamford. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed May 26. Farrell, Devlin, Norwalk, contractor for Scott A. Jachimski and Nicola A. Donnelly. Renovate kitchen at 35 Andover Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed May 11. Gabes Contracting LLC, Stamford, contractor for Victoria Gabriele. Build front portico on existing landing at 189 High Clear Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed May 24. Giglio Landscape Services LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Jonathan and Barbara Tendler. Change concrete stairs in the units at 61 Seaview Ave., Unit F-61, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed May 10.

Girardis Restorations LLC, New Haven, contractor for Nicole Pancaldo-Banks and Jason Banks. Remove existing shingles on entire house and rear shed, install ice and water shield on entire roof decking, install drip-edge metal on all perimeters, install starter course shingles around all edges followed by architectural shingles with ridge vent and matching cap shingles and new pipe boots and chimney flashing. The small rear shed dormer and the carport will receive a two-part low-slope roll roofing. There are approximately 21 squares of roof to replace, including waste at 42 Middlebury St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,500. Filed May 7. Glassman, Andrew, Stamford, contractor for the town of Stamford. Procure permits for trade workers at 55 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed May 12. Green Power Energy LLC, Annandale, New Jersey, contractor for Elizabeth and Sardo Middleton. Install roof-mounted solar system at 4 Hornez St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $18,027. Filed May 27. Guerra, Jose, Stamford, contractor for Marc S. and Estelle G. Chase. Upgrade master bathroom at 98 Barnes Road, Unit 18, Stamford. Estimated cost: $22,000. Filed May 3. Hadden, Cody, Danbury, contractor for Romina M. Bonheur and Elvio R. Trovini. Replace vinyl siding with new vinyl siding at 273 Loveland Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed May 17. Hemingway Construction Corp., Greenwich, contractor for George M. and Ann S. Thom. Replace existing decking and railings with new Azek material and construct additional deck of 340 square feet to existing deck using like materials at 52 Waterview Way, Unit 7A, Stamford. Estimated cost: $19,000. Filed May 24. Hemingway Construction Corp., Greenwich, contractor for Jami A. Sherwood. Renovate kitchen, family room, bathroom, sun porch and create a tray ceiling at 48 Putter Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $90,000. Filed May 6. The Home Depot USA Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, contractor for Lorna and Norda Downer. Remove and replace 12 windows and 1 patio door, same size, no structural changes at 105 Columbus Place, Unit 7, Stamford. Estimated cost: $11,473. Filed May 6. Home Energy Repair LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Stephen and Stancia Markham. Replace roof at 349 Mayapple Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $34,000. Filed May 20.

JB Management LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for John J. Bello. Reconstruct a three-story access staircase and decking in rear of building and reinforce foundation at 4 Magee Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed May 11.

COURT CASES Bridgeport Superior Court AGM Masonry LLC, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Dorca Hernandez, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bradley Denkovich & Karayiannis PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBTCV-21-6106735-S. Filed May 26. City of Bridgeport. Filed by LT Bridgeport LLC, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jonathan J. Klein, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff was the owner of a real property. The plaintiff claims a relief against a wrongful assessment of its property for taxation by the defendant. The plaintiff appealed to the defendant’s taxation and the valuation of the property was not the percentage of its true and actual value, but was grossly excessive, disproportionate and unlawful. The plaintiff seeks a new evaluation of the property and monetary damages exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-216106870-S. Filed June 1. Davila-Cosme, Jorge, et al, Fairfield. Filed by Tara O’Grady, Summerland Key, Florida. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cooper Sevillano LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBTCV-21-6106882-S. Filed June 1. Olshevsky, Vadim, Millbury, Massachusetts. Filed by Clephane Williams, Norwalk. 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. FBT-CV-21-6106472-S. Filed May 20.

Facts & Figures Reasoner, Jane, Bridgeport. Filed by O’Shane Warren, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Moore O’Brien & Foti, Middlebury. 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-21-6106458-S. Filed May 19. Rodriguez, Marthina, Norwalk. Filed by Max Marin, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bruce J. Corrigan Jr. Law Office, Westport. 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-21-6105511-S. Filed April 19.

Danbury Superior Court Altermatt, Mark T., New Milford. Filed by Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Richard D Arconti, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff is the current owner of the note and defendant is the owner of the real property on which the unpaid property taxes were assessed. As a result, the plaintiff was assigned the owner and holder of lien. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage and 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-21-6039077-S. Filed April 20. Gallagher, Paige M., et al, Brookfiled. Filed by Victor Morocho-Morocho, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-21-6039071-S. Filed April 19. Loya, Michael, Bethel. Filed by Martin Boland, North Haven. 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. DBDCV-21-6039349-S. Filed May 11.

Metropolitan Life and Home Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Nancy Rodriguez, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by another driver and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. This driver did not have sufficient automobile insurance to fairly compensate the plaintiff who filed an instant claim for underinsured motorist coverage benefits against the defendant. The defendant was notified and has failed to compensate the plaintiff fairly. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBDCV-21-6039081-S. Filed April 20. Monaco, Joseph, et al, Danbury. Filed by Geraldo Pereira, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBDCV-21-6039437-S. Filed May 19.

Stamford Superior Court Ramos, Hilda, Stamford. Filed by Asfar Mohammad, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Pickel Law Firm LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FSTCV-21-6051672-S. Filed May 10

Waehler, Christina, et al, Oxford. Filed by Nathan Sumpter, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wocl Leydon 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. FSTCV-21-6051720-S. Filed May 13.

DEEDS Commercial 1100 High Ridge LLC, Newton, Massachusetts. Seller: Rooster LLC, Stamford. Property: 1100 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed May 17. 27 Harold Avenue LLC, Stamford. Seller: Jason Dolger and Monica Leonard, Stamford. Property: 27 Harold Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $N/A. Filed May 19. 27 North Street LLC, Stamford. Seller: Franciszek Wiatr and Zenona Dolata, Stamford. Property: 27 North Street Condominium, Unit 7, Stamford. Amount: $170,000. Filed May 18. 290 Equity Partners LLC, Boston, Massachusetts. Seller: Stanley W. Morten and Elisabeth Morten, Fairfield. Property: 290 Sasco Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $4,995,000. Filed May 20. 850 Main Trust, Thales LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Seller: Kelly Y. Ren and Kevin F. Wang, Lake Forest, California. Property: 850 E. Main St., Unit 226, Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed May 20.

Rogers, Holly Ann, Westport. Filed by Michael E. Trimbach, Plaintiff’s attorney: Wocl Leydon LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FSTCV-21-6051377-S. Filed April 21.

Altered Properties LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Brian M. Batten and Christopher T. Batten, Fairfield. Property: 38 Davis Road, Fairfield. Amount: $390,000. Filed May 17.

Sartor, Thomas D., Norwalk. Filed by Anthony McCray, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Berkowitz and Hanna LLC, Shelton. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FSTCV-21-6051747-S. Filed May 14.

Gorbachev, Mikhail and Irina Matcas, Chicago, Illinois. Seller: 95 Clovelli LLC, Stamford. Property: 95 Clovelli Road, Stamford. Amount: $570,000. Filed May 21.

Barnabus Sackett LLC, New York, New York. Seller: Jonathan Torop and Barrie Silverman, Greenwich. Property: 33 Highland Farm Road, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed May 18.

Holmes, Achim Maximilian, Greenwich. Seller: Twenty-Three CRR LLC, Greenwich. Property: 23 Clapboard Ridge Road, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed May 21.

J&S Renovations LLC, Trumbull. Seller: Mary Ann Caram, Fairfield. Property: 192 Fairland Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $470,000. Filed May 19. McDevitt, Steven and Amanda McDevitt, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Aspetuck Orchards LLC, Fairfield. Property: 400 Burr St., Fairfield. Amount: $1,040,000. Filed May 17. Palmieri, Susan Roetter, Fairfield. Seller: IB Investments LLC, West Hartford. Property: 1039 S. Pine Creek Road, Fairfield. Amount: $717,600. Filed May 18. Phoenix at 1140 Fairfield Beach Road Corp., Ridgefield. Seller: Hawthorne Realty LLC, Ridgefield. Property: 1140 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. Amount: $375,000. Filed May 21. RK Norwalk LLC and Living in Norwalk LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Avalon Bay Communities Inc., Norwalk. Property: 24 Belden Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $10. Filed May 17. Streator, Kathryn and Edward James Streator, Southport. Seller: 4 Thomas Place LLC, Norwalk. Property: 4 Thomas Place, Norwalk. Amount: $1,600,000. Filed May 21. Suarez, Monica Viviana and Jose Eduardo Martins, Greenwich. Seller: 75V LLC, Greenwich. Property: 27 Hollow Wood Lane, Unit 2, Greenwich. Amount: $0. Filed May 20.

Residential Alarcon, Luis Enrique, Norwalk. Seller: Philip J. Patalano and Paula Patalano, Snyder, Texas. Property: 1 Kendall Court, Norwalk. Amount: $355,000. Filed May 21. Alvarez, Fabian Humberto and Fanny Patricia Suasnavas, Norwalk. Seller: Serra T. Colella, New Canaan. Property: 10 Prospect St., Unit 1, Norwalk. Amount: $130,000. Filed May 20. Arvan, Zachary, Fairfield. Seller: Matthew Hallock, Fairfield. Property: 170 Brookfield Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $455,000. Filed May 17. Atelier, Caprice, New York, New York. Seller: Josephine Pascual, Stamford. Property: 39 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4A, Stamford. Amount: $165,000. Filed May 20.

Cardone, Lisa and Elizabeth Cicciarelli-Cardone, Stamford. Seller: Paul DeFelice and Bridgette Cornwell, Mount Juliet, Tennessee. Property: 1 Suburban Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $550,000. Filed May 19. Carucci, Ronald A. and Barbara Carucci, Fairfield. Seller: Stephanie L. Kazarian, Fairfield. Property: Lot 16, Map 3652, Fairfield. Amount: $2,000,000. Filed May 20. Chang, Weiren, Greenwich. Seller: Patricia G. Clark, Cos Cob. Property: 212 Valley Road, Cos Cob. Amount: $0. Filed May 19. Connolly, Richard F. and Ann Marie Connolly, Norwalk. Seller: Clinton Gates and Casey McKeon, Norwalk. Property: 21 Chipmunk Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $802,000. Filed May 19.

Guster, Joseph and Melissa Guster, Eastchester, New York. Seller: Christopher Zapata and Stephanie Zapata, Stamford. Property: 25 Nichols Ave., Stamford. Amount: $659,000. Filed May 19. Hilton, Gail, New York, New York. Seller: Michael R. Mallozzi and Deborah Krischtschun, Redding. Property: 1289 Hope St., Unit C, Stamford. Amount: $272,000. Filed May 19. Julia, Jose Maria and Sonia Morera, Greenwich. Seller: Brooke Bremer and Louis W. Bremer, Greenwich. Property: 17 Hillside Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $2,400,000. Filed May 21. Lee, Modestus and Lai Ming Yu, Greenwich. Seller: Carol Schatzman, Sarasota, Florida. Property: 341 Shore Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2,900,000. Filed May 19.

Dedrick, Bryan Bruce and Christine Liston Dedrick, Fairfield. Seller: Gregory McMichael and Renee Burger-McMichael, Fairfield. Property: 108 Lookout Drive North, Fairfield. Amount: $1,400,000. Filed May 21.

Lennon, Colleen and Geoffrey Clyne, Greenwich. Seller: Mark David Fischer and Shanna Nartz Fischer, Riverside. Property: 30 Spruce St., Riverside. Amount: $1,800,000. Filed May 18.

Del Rio, Laura and Thomas Little, Fairfield. Seller: Attilio S. Ingargiola and Kyung-A Ingargiola, Fairfield. Property: 36 Yarrow Road, Fairfield. Amount: $670,000. Filed May 21.

Lia, Jonathan Francis and Adriana Lia, Greenwich. Seller: Patricia Neuray and Dario Raciti, Malibu, California. Property: 15 Hycliff Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2,501,000. Filed May 20.

Ellenthal, Jonathan and Suzanne Ellenthal, Wilton. Seller: Keith A. Rhodes and Stephanie Ann Rhodes, Fairfield. Property: 302 Birch Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,750,000. Filed May 19.

Lowinger, Brent and Anne Lowinger, Fairfield. Seller: Bernard J. McDonald and Cynthia J. McDonald, Fairfield. Property: 893 Sasco Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $4,450,000. Filed May 17.

Ely, Joseph and Julia Goldstein, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Marietta P. Meyer, Stamford. Property: 209 Fishing Trail, Stamford. Amount: $790,000. Filed May 21.

McGrath, Thomas A. and Christine L. Baker, Greenwich. Seller: Hope Knight and Steven Omlauf, Greenwich. Property: 126 Butternut Hollow Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3,500,000. Filed May 21.

Geraghty, Joshua and Karen Geraghty, Norwalk. Seller: Kosmas Kalmanidis and Voula Kalmanidis, Norwalk. Property: 8 Holiday Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $660,000. Filed May 18. Glenn, Leslie and Neil Katz, Stamford. Seller: Jens Hannover and Ruth Hannover, Stamford. Property: 135 Fairview Ave., Stamford. Amount: $2,050,000. Filed May 21. Gonzalez, Jeffrey, Norwalk. Seller: Priyanka Velagapudi and Kiran Kumar Gollapudi, Norwalk. Property: 97 Richards Ave., Unit A16, Norwalk. Amount: $265,000. Filed May 21. Greenstein, Julie, Woodbury, New York. Seller: Tara Rappaport, Norwalk. Property: 50 Glenrock, Unit 50, Norwalk. Amount: $335,000. Filed May 18.

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Miller, Jean, Norwalk. Seller: Priscilla M. Toumey and David M. Kettner, Norwalk. Property: Unit 1, Birchwood Townhouses, Norwalk. Amount: $395,000. Filed May 17. Miller, Kevin, Stamford. Seller: Charles Vinci, Norwalk. Property: 2 Ingleside Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $510,000. Filed May 17. Morley, Dylan and Bianca Stauffer, Greenwich. Seller: Lynn O. Keeshan, Stamford. Property: 38 Park Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $2,350,000. Filed May 17. Nicholas, Vanessa, Stamford. Seller: Richard Friese, Stamford. Property: 2539 Bedford St., No. 38J, Stamford. Amount: $200,000. Filed May 18.

JUNE 28, 2021

Facts & Figures Orrell, Kristin and John Bishop, Old Greenwich. Seller: Emily C. Bonadies and Joseph D. Bonadies, Cos Cob. Property: 29 Cottontail Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1,800,000. Filed May 18.

Yott, Dylan and Jessica Mahoney, Stamford. Seller: Jerome S. Williams and Sarah A. Williams, Stamford. Property: 83 Dunn Ave., Stamford. Amount: $677,000. Filed May 18.

Lauder, Catherine M., Norwalk. $31,698, in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah, by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 61 Stuart Ave., Norwalk. Filed May 19.

Peetz, David J. and Karen B. Peetz, Spring Lake, New Jersey. Seller: Walter E. Thorman and Victoria M. Thorman, Greenwich. Property: 37 Woodside Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $3,700,000. Filed May 17.

Young, David, Stamford. Seller: Alexandra Matolcsy and Sara Matolcsy, New York, New York. Property: 127 Greyrock Place, Unit 1402, Stamford. Amount: $352,500. Filed May 17.

Tanner, Jacqueline, Greenwich. $21,169, in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah, by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 20 Hedgerow Lane, Greenwich. Filed June 11.

FORECLOSURES

Theall, Maryann, et al, Norwalk. $3,048, in favor of Norwalk Hospital Association, Norwalk, by Lovejoy and Rimer PC, Norwalk. Property: 2 Lloyd Road, Norwalk. Filed May 17.

Perez-Davis, Rebeca and Clifton L. Davis, Stamford. Seller: Agustin Figueroa and Jacqueline Figueroa, Stamford. Property: 125 Lawn Ave., Unit B2, Stamford. Amount: $250,000. Filed May 20.

Cardozo Enterprises 1 LLC, Creditor: Colcat Properties LLC, Fairfield. Property: 53 Marian Road, Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed May 17.

Uddin, Najim, Stamford. $19,272, in favor of Cuda & Associates LLC, Hamden, by MPF Law, South Windsor. Property: 87 Highview Ave., Stamford. Filed May 21.

Ramonas, Rachael and Elliot Glynn, Stamford. Seller: Josiah J. Cimino, Norwalk. Property: 1 Knollwood Road, Norwalk. Amount: $500,000. Filed May 20.

Koritz, Bjorn R. Creditor: MTGLQ Investors LP, Stamford. Property: 48 Old Mill Road, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed May 17.

Rome, Jonathan, Fairfield. Seller: Matthew Rappoport and Benigno Varela, Fairfield. Property: 1199 Hillside Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,350,000. Filed May 21.

Martinez, Vincent S., et al. Creditor: Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Stamford. Property: 300 Broad St., Unit 601, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed April 30.

Romeo, Benjamin and Cristina Poulos, Stamford. Seller: Eric Kasir and Wan-Yi Wang, Stamford. Property: 17 Westminster Road, Stamford. Amount: $850,000. Filed May 17.

Thompson, Stanley H., et al. Creditor: Bank of America, Plano, Texas. Property: 162 Strawberry Hill Ave., Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed June 7.

Ryan, Edwin W. and Elizabeth N. Ryan, Fairfield. Seller: Heather W. Reilly and John H. Reilly, Fairfield. Property: 1123 Round Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,440,000. Filed May 18.

JUDGMENTS

Gross, Alexander C. and Lauren T. Gross, Greenwich. Filed by FD Electrical Contracting LLC, by Fortunato Daniele. Property: 14 Mountain Wood Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $10,720. Filed April 27.

Caputo, Peter, Fairfield. $673, in favor of HOP Energy LLC, Bridgeport, by William G. Reveley & Associates LLC, Vernon. Property: 134 Pepperidge Circle, Fairfield. Filed May 6.

Katerra Construction LLC, Albany, New York. Filed by American Architectural Window & Door Inc., by Irwin Rosen. Property: 100 Tresser Blvd., Stamford. Amount: $1,172,966. Filed June 4.

Cruz, Erick, Stamford. $10,991, in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah, by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 154 Cold Spring Road, Unit 36, Stamford. Filed June 2.

MORTGAGES

Sideman, Leslie I. and Dawn M. Grodzki, Fairfield. Seller: Edward M. DiPrimio and Erica DiPrimio, Fairfield. Property: 100 Melville Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $525,000. Filed May 18. Torres Rodriguez, Juan Carlos and Laura Garcia Figueroa Ruiz, Auburn, Alabama. Seller: William E. McGee and Kelly McGee, Fairfield. Property: 245 Sherman St., Fairfield. Amount: $899,000. Filed May 17. Winter, Susan G., Stamford. Seller: Charles Benjamin Moss and Ellen-Jane Moss, Greenwich. Property: 38 Quail Road, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed May 20.

JUNE 28, 2021

Epps, Anthony, Fairfield. $1,298, in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, New York, by Tobin & Marohn, Meriden. Property: 102 Catherine Terrace, Fairfield. Filed May 19. Frankel, Martin Richard, Jupiter, Florida, $49,788,881., in favor of United States, New Haven, by Christine Sciarfino, New Haven. Property: 14 Patricia Lane, Greenwich. Filed May 19.

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MECHANIC’S LIENS Bahadur, Monique and Sekhar Bahadur, Greenwich. Filed by Candide Contractor LLC, by Candido Valadares. Property: 575 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $14,596. Filed April 1.

Blanchett, Paul and Pamela R. Blanchett, Greenwich. by Robert B. Potash. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 150 Weaver St., Greenwich. Amount: $1,920,000. Filed May 14. Cardone, Lisa and Elizabeth Cicciarelli Cardone, Norwalk, by Steven J. Baron. Lender: Newrez LLC, 1100 Virginia Drive, Suite 125, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Property: 1 Suburban Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $495,000. Filed May 19. Cooper, Mitchell A., Stamford, by Mary Wilcox. Lender: Union Home Mortgage Corp., 8241 Dow Circle West, Strongsville, Ohio. Property: 132 Hope St., Apt. E, Stamford. Amount: $200,000. Filed May 20.

Finch, Jeffrey William, Stamford, by Scott Rogalski. Lender: Freedom Mortgage Corp., 951 Yamato Road, Suite 175, Boca Raton, Florida. Property: 125 West Trail, Stamford. Amount: $431,205. Filed May 17. Flatley, Mary and Thomas Flatley, Fairfield, by Robert E. Colapietro. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 1020 Jennings Road, Fairfield. Amount: $100,000. Filed May 21. Flynn, Christopher R., Fairfield, by Louis J. Colangelo. Lender: People’s United Bank, 850 Main St., Bridgeport. Property: 204 Grandview Road, Fairfield. Amount: $347,000. Filed May 17. Goldstein, Julia and Joseph Ely, Stamford, by Seth J. Aenowitz. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, 6850 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio. Property: 209 Fishing Trail, Stamford. Amount: $590,000. Filed May 21.

Miller, Kevin, Norwalk, by David P. Lasnick. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, 6850 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio. Property: 2 Ingleside Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $459,000. Filed May 17. Moorehead, Ryan Edmond, Greenwich, by Jeremy E. Kaye. Lender: Bank of England, 5 Statehouse Plaza, No. 500, Little Rock, Arizona. Property: 1065 King St., Greenwich. Amount: $900,000. Filed May 10. Shah, Neil and Shelly Shah, Greenwich. by Thomas Anthony Toscano. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 3050 Highland Pkwy., Fourth floor, Downers Grove, Illinois. Property: 3 Hearthstone Drive, Riverside. Amount: $2,000,000. Filed May 13. Simmons, Jacquelyn D., Stamford, by Aaron Charney. Lender: Quicken Loans LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 421 Glenbrook Road, Apt 1, Stamford. Amount: $193,500. Filed May 18.

Guiffra, Felix J. and Christine Guiffra, Greenwich. by Jeremy E. Kaye. Lender: Prosperity Home Mortgage LLC, 14501 George Carter Way, Suite 300, Chantilly, Virginia. Property: 20 Zygmont Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1,150,000. Filed May 11.

Stowell, Geoffrey and Jennifer Stowell, Fairfield, by Rosamond A. Kathel. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, 39 Main St., Newtown. Property: 401 Buena Vista Road, Fairfield. Amount: $428,000. Filed May 19.

Guster, Joseph and Melissa Guster, Stamford, by Laura A. McGeachy. Lender: Loandepot.com, LLC, 26642 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, California. Property: 25 Nichols Ave., Stamford. Amount: $527,200. Filed May 19.

Swigart, Paul M. and Patricia Q. Swigart, Greenwich. by Scott Rogalski. Lender: Bank of America NA, 20 Greenwich Plaza, Suite 900, Houston, Texas. Property: 22 Will Merry Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1,960,000. Filed May 12.

Hakes, Bradley Karl, Fairfield, by Adam R. Kravet. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 116 Dorking Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $431,000. Filed May 20.

Tavarez, Aniana Y., Norwalk, by Youssef Khammouch. Lender: Caliber Home Loans Inc., 1525 S. Belt Line Road, Coppell, Texas. Property: 24 Bouton St., Norwalk. Amount: $470,000. Filed May 18.

Hoffmeister, Christian and Lauren Hoffmeister, Norwalk, by Daniel Walsh. Lender: FM Home Loans LLC, 2329 Nostrand Ave., Third floor, Brooklyn, New York. Property: 31 Allen Road, Norwalk. Amount: $375,000. Filed May 18.

Taylor, Charles, Norwalk, by Bevon E. A. McLean. Lender: Movement Mortgage LLC, 8024 Calvin Hall Road, Indian Land, South Carolina. Property: 4 Fillow St., Norwalk. Amount: $488,979. Filed May 17.

Keeley, Kimberly A. and Joseph A. Rabita, Norwalk, by Gregg M. Hannan. Lender: Bank of America NA, 101 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 10 Summitt Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $281,800. Filed May 20.

NEW BUSINESSES

Mallek, Scott and Jennifer Mallek, Fairfield, by Emmet P. Hibson. Lender: US Bank National Association, 4801 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 362 Pine Creek Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $368,800. Filed May 18.

Acura of Stamford, 248 West Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o George DeAngelo. Filed May 4. Corporate Imagen Dining Services Inc., 9 W. Broad St., Stamford 06902, c/o Ernest Buggisch. Filed May 4.

Corporate Imagen Dining Services Inc., 6 High Ridge Park, Stamford 06905, c/o Ernest Buggisch. Filed May 4. Don Pablo, 45 Quintard Terrace, Stamford 06902, c/o Edna B. Escobar. Filed May 11. Foundation Building Materials LLC, 48 Union St., Stamford 06906, c/o John Gorey. Filed May 4. Maxim Logistics, 1225 Washington Pike, Suite 100, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. 15017, c/o Maxim Transportation & Logistics LLC. Filed May 11. Med Shop, 1088 E. Main St., Unit B3, Stamford 06902, c/o Ahmed Mokdar. Filed May 11. Ready Live Ent., 22 Clinton Ave., Apt. 7B, Stamford 06901, c/o Dirk Lloyd. Filed May 7. Saravia Import & Export, 93 Dean St., Stamford 06902, c/o Saravia Import & Export. Filed May 4. Skinny Fat, 49 Glenbrook Road, Apt. 205, Stamford 06902, c/o Vineet Bhagirath. Filed May 7.

PATENTS Acoustic horn for an acoustic assembly. Patent no. 11,044,551 issued to Jacques Spillmann, et al. Assigned to Harman International, Stamford. Method for operating an extruder in a three-dimensional (3D) object printer to improve layer formation. Patent no. 11,040,487 issued to David Mantell, et al. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk. Methods and processes of forming gears. Patent no. 11,041,221 issued to Bruce Hansen. Assigned to Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford. Methods and systems for handling printing of large-size objects. Patent no. 11,042,790 issued to Amit Saurav, et al. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk. Particles for powder-coating applications and method of manufacturing. Patent no. 11,041,077 issued to Valerie Farrugia, et al. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk. Single collective stick for a rotary wing aircraft. Patent no. 11,040,770 issued to Kevin Bredenbeck, et al. Assigned to Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford.

LEGAL NOTICES 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 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 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

Sealed bids will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, July 22, 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 D264541, PIN 881389, FA Proj Z24E-8813-893, Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, Westchester Cos., BIENNIAL LONGLINE MARKINGS Region wide, R-8, Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $375,000.00), Goals: DBE: 0.00% D264540, PIN 881391, FA Proj Z24E-8813-913, Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, Westchester Cos., Apply pavement markings on State Highways to improve traffic safety., Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $125,000.00), Goals: DBE: 0.00%

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 OTHER GUYS MEDIA PRODUCTION LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/07/2021. Office Location: Albany County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is 315 Westchester Avenue, Port Chester, NY 10573. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #62885 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 137 Groton Avenue LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on March 1, 2021. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 179 Riverview Ave, Tarrytown, NY 10591. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #62887 Notice of Formation of That Jazz Show, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/23/21. 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, 2063 Van Cortlandt Ci, Yorktown Hts., NY 10598. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62889

Notice of Formation of Alex Apartments LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/04/2021. Office location: Westchester County. Princ. Office of LLC: 6 Oak Hill Circle, Pleasantville, NY 10570. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at the address of its principle office. Purpose: Any lawful activity. #62891 Notice of Formation of ACE HOME & BUSINESS, LLC filed with SSNY on 5/26/16. Business Location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to ACE HOME & BUSINESS, LLC, 10 Benedict Ave., Tarrytown, New York 10591 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #62892 Notice of Formation of NSF Beauty Consulting LLC filed with SSNY on 5/20/21. Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 310 Carroll Close, Tarrytown, NY 10591. (LLC's Prim Bus Loc) Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62893 Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). The name of the LLC is: TAION LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) office on: March 23, 2021. The County in which the Office is to be located: Westchester County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: 2005 Palmer Avenue, Suite 1112, Larchmont, New York 10538. Purpose: any lawful activity. #62894 Resort Little, LLC. Filed 4/23/21 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 1112 Wilmot Road, Suite 274H, Scarsdale, NY 10583 Purpose: All lawful #62895 Notice of Formation of Political Video Advertising LLC, a domestic, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 06/08/2021. 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, 46 Crest Drive, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #62896

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NOTICE OF SECURED PARTY PUBLIC AUCTION OF 71% OF THE MEMBERSHIP INTERESTS IN WATERVIEW ACQUISITION I, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that White Plains Health Care Properties, LLC (ìSecured Partyî) will offer for sale at public auction the following property: all right, title and interest of Lizer Josefovic (ìJosefovicî) as a member in WATERVIEW ACQUISITION I, LLC, as such Collateral is described in that certain Collateral Assignment and Pledge of Membership Interest and Security Agreement, dated August 11, 2017, made by and between Lizer Josefovic and Howard Fensterman, as nominee for White Plains Health Care Properties, LLC, as such agreement may have been further amended or modified from time to time. It is the understanding and belief of the Secured Party, but without any warranty or representation by the Secured Party as to accuracy or completeness, that the Collateral consists of 71% of all rights, title and interest of Josefovic as a member in Waterview Acquisition I, LLC. The public auction will take place on July 1, 2021 starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (New York) at the law offices of DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP, One North Lexington Ave., White Plains, New York 10601, phone: 914-681-0200. All interested prospective purchasers are invited to become Qualified Bidders. Only Qualified Bidders and their duly appointed agents and representatives will be permitted to attend the public auction. The terms of sale may be obtained by contacting the person named below. Dated: June 21, 2021 Alfred E Donnellan DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP One North Lexington Ave. White Plains, NY 10601 Phone: 914-681-0200 e-mail: aed@ddw-law.com #62890

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). NYFILMMAKER PRODUCTIONS, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2-9-21. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: NYFilmmaker Productions, LLC, 47 Riverdale Avenue, Suite A152, Yonkers, NY 10701, principal business location of the LLC. Purpose: Any lawful business activity. #62897 VIVA VERDI! LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/17/2021. Off. Loc: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail a copy of any process to VIVA VERDI! LLC., 420 South Riverside Avenue, #131, Croton on Hudson, New York, 10520. Purpose: all lawful. #62898 Notice of Formation of Croton Corners LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 6/10/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Hans Tokke, 124 Grand Street, Croton-onHudson, New York 10520. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #62899

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Bannock Holdings LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 6/10/2021. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 1075 Central Park Ave., Ste. 205, Scarsdale, NY 10583.General Purpose #62900 Green Archers Business Solutions, LLC has filed articles of organization with the secretary of State of NYS on June 1, 2021. The office of the company is located in Westchester County, NY. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of limited Liability company, upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served on him/her is Green Archers Business Solutions, LLC, 20 Cabot Avenue, Elmsford, NY 10523. The company is organized to conduct any lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized. #62902 Vesta 260 LLC. Filed 3/19/21 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: c/o NMC Property Management, 629 Fifth Ave, Suite 105, Pelham, NY 10803 Purpose: All lawful #62903 MDA Property LLC. Filed 5/11/21 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 130 Winfred Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704 Purpose: All lawful #62904

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From the County Executive Dear Readers, Thank you for taking some time to read this June edition of ArtsNews. Springtime is finally upon us, and there is no better way for us to enjoy the warmer weather than by taking advantage of the wonderful arts opportunities from arts groups throughout the County. Our friends at ArtsWestchester, and the arts community as a whole, have continued to grow and change with these uncertain times, allowing us the chance to explore the arts from the comfort of our own homes. Recently, many of our entertainment venues have been able to reopen their doors for the first time since the pandemic. Please enjoy any of the programs offered by arts groups throughout the County that are highlighted in this issue, including: • a calendar of affordable outdoor events (see page A6) • a look at the many groups that are ready to #RestartTheArts (see page A18) • new public art in Pelham (see page A24) Spring represents new beginnings, progress and the start of something new, and we all long for the days when the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us. There are so many wonderful programs to discover in person and online right here in our own County, and I encourage all of you to explore the beauty of the arts. Thank you. Sincerely, George Latimer Westchester County Executive The work of ArtsWestchester is made possible with support from Westchester County Government. George Latimer

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Contents A4

A CONVERSATION WITH PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION

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MUSIC IN THE AIR

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HUDSON VALLEY MOCA TELLS US HOW WE LIVE

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WELCOMING NEW PUBLIC ART IN PELHAM

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NEWS BRIEFS

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ARTS CALENDAR

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EXHIBITIONS, CLASSES AND ONGOING EVENTS

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COMING UP FOR AIR TOGETHER APART EXHIBIT PREVIEW THE ARTS ARE ON THE MOVE AGAIN LIVE MUSIC RETURNS TO TARRYTOWN MUSIC HALL

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FROM THE CEO by Janet Langsam, ArtsWestchester CEO

Pursuit of Happiness I cringed when I heard Russian President Vladimir Putin announce: “There is no such thing as happiness…it’s only a mirage.” Shocked as I was, it seemed to me to be the ultimate denial of three American ideals embodied in our Declaration of Independence – life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Somehow, as Americans, we seem to be totally comfortable with the symbolism of life and liberty, equality and justice for all. But talk about the pursuit of happiness and we become confused by its meaning. We are even unsure of whether we actually deserve to pursue happiness. Do we not deserve happiness or can we accept a life without some of the things we hold dear, such as the arts and music? I am just a kid from Far Rockaway who grew up with sand in my shoes, far away from anything that remotely resembled an artistic lifestyle. Somehow, I happened to wander into a lifetime of supporting the arts. I readily acknowledge there are more knowledgeable constitutional-savvy folks who have perhaps opined on this subject. However, in this troubling time in our country, when our social and political future seem, shall we say, up for grabs, have we failed to acknowledge the pursuit of happiness as an important and actionable public purpose. Our forefathers understood and codified the pursuit of happiness as an essential goal of a true, fair, independent and hopeful America. Yet in more recent years, there seems to be a growing discounting, and even demonization, of the value of intangible resources like the

Covid 19 Self Portrait, by Carl Zucker

arts. And, I don’t mean to say that the arts are the only measures of the pursuit of happiness. It may be wealth, or sports or something ornithology. At this moment in time, we have experienced a pandemic in which sheer survival was at stake. In such a crisis, can we afford to dabble in the pursuit of happiness or can we afford not to? Is the pursuit of happiness really the four letter word “hope”? Do we need it to survive? Recently in my efforts to raise money for the arts, I was lectured by a young corporate executive in charge of foundation giving. As I tried to extol the virtues of the arts, she raised up her right hand and said with authority: “There are must-haves like food and shelter.” With her left hand raised, she countered: ”Then there are the nice-to-haves, like the arts.” So, it has come to that—a struggle between the must-haves and the nice-to-haves. Someone please ask: Can man live on bread alone? During the past several years, we have become accustomed to the airing of Russian agitated rhetoric in our media and our discourse. Can American embrace the pursuit of happiness as something more than wealth that is worth preserving? Or, as Winston Churchill once said during World War II: "What are we fighting for?"

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A Conversation with Emil J. Kang, Program Director for Arts and Culture, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation by Janet Langsam, ArtsWestchester CEO The role and value of artists in our society has a new but trusted champion in the venerable Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Not since the storied WPA of the thirties has a major player in the world of ideas dedicated itself to elevating the work of artists in the community. The conceptual underpinning behind the $125 Million Creatives Rebuild New York program is to alleviating the unemployment and underemployment of artists so they are able to contribute once again to the economy. The statewide program will align itself with community

organizations that are seen by the Foundation as critical players in the economic growth of their communities. The Program Director for Arts and Cultural at The Mellon Foundation, Emil J. Kang, envisions 300 fulltime employment opportunities and as many as 2,400 guaranteed income participants as modeled after similar efforts in other parts of the country. Local decision-making will be an important part of this program for the full-time components in which the organizations will select those artists. The guaranteed income artists will apply directly to

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Creatives Rebuild New York which will, at a certain point, become its own entity. “We are looking for small to mid-size organizations across the state that are community-based in nature; that are not necessarily driven by product and output. We will be prioritizing organizations that are embedded in communities and are at the intersection between community development and the arts, as opposed to being traditional arts organizations.” “The foundation itself is undergoing massive change,” said Kang, citing the current president Elizabeth Alexander’s three years at the helm, in which she is shifting the foundation away from its traditionally conservative, historic legacy. “In our pivot during the past couple of years, we have actually made an intentional move toward the principles of equity and justice. That is driving everything we are doing right now.” Kang continued: “Creatives Rebuild New York is very

specifically tied to this moment in time, which is related to valuing artists as workers and as contributors to the larger economy. At the same time what we are doing here is acknowledging that community-based arts organizations provide the injection of dollars into the economy through the work of artists.” The spirit behind the program, according to Kang, is the idea that "artists contribute in ways that are beyond the transactional nature of arts consumption, which [she] think is a very limited view of the role and the impact of artists in our world." So how do we create a work initiative that actually acknowledges the role that artists play with those organizations to spur on economic growth? Says Kang: "We want to be able to show policymakers that artists are everywhere and not just in the places we think they are, like in the theaters or museums.”

We want to be able to show policymakers that artists are everywhere and not just in the places we think they are, like in the theaters or museums.” – Emil J. Kang, Program Director for Arts and Cultural at The Mellon Foundation

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music in the air: artsw.org/musicintheair

Luangisa African Gallery will present a "Wakanda 4Ever" celebration in Mount Vernon, 9/4 (photo courtesy of Luangisa African Gallery)

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As the sun shines and people (safely) flock to public spaces, the arts are reopening with in-person outdoor events throughout Westchester County. Music in the Air is a listing of free and affordable (under $20) outdoor cultural events taking place in the County between July and September.

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The Village of Ardsley presents a series of five summer concerts that offer country, folk and other musical performances. Date(s): July 9, 17, 31. Location: Pascone Park. Contact: ardsleyvillage.com

LawnChair Theatre and Rye Arts Center present an outdoor production of A Midsummer Night's Queen, a musical Shakespeare adaptation that incorporates the music of Queen. Date(s): July 30. Location: Recreation Field. Contact: LawnChairtheatre.org

BEDFORD LawnChair Theatre and Rye Arts Center present an outdoor production of "A Midsummer Night's Queen," a musical Shakespeare adaptation incorporating the music of Queen. Date(s): July 31. Location: Bedford Playhouse Lawn. Contact: LawnChairtheatre.org Town of Bedford presents a series of concerts for all ages, featuring oldies, doo wop and contemporary music styles. Date(s): Wednesdays from July 7 to August 11. Location: Bedford Village Common Park Gazebo. Contact: bedfordreconline.com

CORTLANDT The Town of Cortlandt Manor presents a concert and film series, which includes local food trucks, live band concerts and family movie screenings. Date(s): July 1, 8, 22, August 5. Location: Cortlandt Waterfront Park. Contact: townofcortlandt.com

CROTON-ON-HUDSON The Village of Croton-on-Hudson presents a series of familyfriendly concerts, film screenings and a magic show. Date(s): July 21, August 4. Location: Senasqua Park. Contact: crotononhudson-ny.gov

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Jazz Forum Arts presents a lineup of jazz, R&B and klezmer concerts. Date(s): Thursdays from July 8 to August 26. Location: Waterfront Park. Contact: jazzforumarts.org

Lewisboro Playground Improvement Project and the Town of Lewisboro Parks and Recreation present Evenings in the Park, featuring live music, food trucks, and raffles. Date(s): July 10 and August 6. Location: Lewisboro Town Park Playground. Contact: lewisboroplayground.com/events

EASTCHESTER Town of Eastchester presents a Summer Concert Series that features outdoor rock and blues performances. Date(s): Wednesdays from July 7 to August 11 & July 16. Location: Lake Isle Country Club Driving Range and Garth Road Park. Contact: eastchester.org

HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON Destination Hastings presents a series of jazz performances alongside local restaurants configured for outdoor dining. Date(s): July 10, 23, August 7, 20. Location: Veterans of Foreign Wars Plaza, 558 Warburton Ave. Contact: downtownadvocate@hastingsgov.org Destination Hastings presents the Hastings Jazz Collective and Special Guests. Date(s): Sunday afternoons. Location: Veterans of Foreign Wars Plaza, 558 Warburton Ave. Contact: downtownadvocate@hastingsgov.org

IRVINGTON Irvington Theater presents Sunset Cinema, a series of outdoor screenings of classic music documentaries and concert films. Date(s): July 8, August 12. Location: Main Street School Lawn. Contact: irvingtontheater.com. The Irvington Shakespeare Company presents a free outdoor production of Twelfth Night. Date(s): Aug 6-8, 13-15, 20-22. Location: O’Hara Nature Center. Contact: irvshakespeare.org

KATONAH The Ground Glass presents Abstractions: Part II, an outdoor photography exhibit. Date(s): July 22 through August 19. Location: Railroad Crossing Fence. Contact: 914-582-0584. thegroundglass.org Village of Katonah presents the Katonah Art Walk, during which local stores and galleries open their doors for visitors with receptions, live music and more. Date(s): Fourth Saturday of every month. Location: Various galleries throughout downtown Katonah. Contact: offeringsgallery59@gmail.com

MAMARONECK Emelin Theatre and Village of Mamaroneck present "Rise & Shine Concerts in the Park," featuring performances by a Broadway revue and an all-female Mariachi band. Date(s): July 28 and August 18. Location: Harbor Island Park. Contact: emelin.org. Town of Mamaroneck Recreation presents a series of evening concerts featuring a wide range of music, from rock to R&B. Date(s): Mondays from July 12 through August 2. Location: Memorial Park. Contact: 914-381-7865. townofmamaroneckny.org/recreation

MOUNT KISCO Mount Kisco Arts Council presents live music for the whole family. Date(s) every other Wednesday through 9/8. Location: Fountain Park. Contact: mountkiscony.gov

MOUNT VERNON Luangisa African Gallery presents Wakanda 4Ever, an outdoor celebration of community, culture and African pride. Date: September 4. Location: Luangisa African Gallery. Contact: wakandacelebration.org

NEW ROCHELLE New Rochelle Council on the Arts presents a series of music concerts and live performances. Date(s): Wednesdays from August 4 to 25. Location: Hudson Park Bandshell. Contact: 914-654-2087. newrochellearts.org LawnChair Theatre and Rye Arts Center present an outdoor production of "A Midsummer Night's Queen," a musical Shakespeare adaptation incorporating the music of Queen. Date(s): July 25. Location: The Armory. Contact: LawnChairtheatre.org New Rochelle Council on the Arts presents a series of music concerts. Date(s): Sundays from August 1 to 22. Location: The Armory. Contact: newrochellearts.org.

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#restartthearts NORTH SALEM Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden presents live music performances, children’s programs, workshops and more. Date(s): Every other Saturday from July 10 through August 21, August 6 & 27, September 4 & 11. Contact: 914-669-5033. hammondmuseum.org

OSSINING ArtsWestchester and Bethany Arts Community will present two family bands that will celebrate the bonds of music, kinship and dance with Ecuadorian folk music and Mexican mariachi songs. Date: August 21. Location: Bethany Arts Community. Contact: artsw.org Jazz Forum Arts presents a series of jazz concerts by acclaimed jazz trios, quartets and one quintet. Date(s): July 12, 26, August 9, 23. Location: Henry Gourdine Park. Contact: jazzforumarts.org

PEEKSKILL The City of Peekskill presents a series of concerts, children’s shows and movies. Date(s): July 16 and August 13, Wednesdays from July 7 through August 4 & Mondays from July 12 to August 2. Location: Riverfront Green Park. Contact: 914- 734-7275. cityofpeekskill.com Cross Cultural Connection presents its 2021 Summer Jazz Festival, featuring free concerts. At Esther Street on Aug. 21 with Jazz Forum All-Stars and Houston Person Quartet. At Peekskill Riverfront Green on Aug. 22 with CC Pro-Am Ensemble, Sheila Jordan Trio and more. www.cccjazz.org/testing

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Arts 10566, Inc. and the Town of Peekskill present the Feel Good Music Series, a series of inspiring free musical performances and youth enrichment opportunities situated right along the Hudson River. Dates: July 1-August 26. Location: Charles Point Park. Contact: arts10566.org

LawnChair Theatre and Rye Arts Center present an outdoor production of "A Midsummer Night's Queen," a musical Shakespeare adaptation incorporating the music of Queen, directed by Mat Young. Date(s): July 22-24. Location(s): Village Green and Rye Town Park. Contact: LawnChairtheatre.org

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The Ground Glass presents “Abstractions - Part I,” an outdoor photography exhibit. Date(s): July 26 through August 30. Location: Rye Arts Center. Contact: 914-582-0584. thegroundglass.org

The Picture House Regional Film Center presents Centennial in the Park to celebrate its centennial year and kick off its second century of film and education programming. Date: September 17. Location: the park across from The Picture House. Contact: 914-738-3161. thepicturehouse.org

Guests at Untermyer Park enjoying some outdoor entertainment in a past year’s event (photo source: Untermyer Park)

SCARSDALE Steffi Nossen School of Dance presents outdoor dance classes for parents, toddlers and children aged 3-5. Date(s): Thursdays from

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New Rochelle Council on the Arts presents its Summer Sounds concert series at the Hudson Park bandshell (photo courtesy of NRCA)

July 1 to August 19. Location: Greenburgh Nature Center. Contact: steffinossen.org

SLEEPY HOLLOW ArtsWestchester and the Village of Sleepy Hollow present two family ensembles that will celebrate the bonds of music, kinship, and dance with Colombian jazz and West African dance and drumming. Date: August 19. Location: Horan's Landing Park. Contact: artsw.org Jazz Forum Arts celebrates Brazilian jazz with Mark Morganelli & The Jazz Forum All-Stars. Date(s): Tuesdays from August 3 to 24. Location: Horan's Landing Park. Contact: jazzforumarts.org ArtsWestchester presents an afternoon of Ecuadorian music, dance, food and craft, along with family-friendly presentations on traditional Ecuadorian costumes and the indigenous Kitchwa language. Date: August 14. Location: Barnhart Park. Contact: artsw.org

TARRYTOWN Lyndhurst and Jazz Forum Arts presents eight evening jazz concerts by acclaimed bands and solo artists. Date(s): Thursdays from July 8 to August 26. Location: Lyndhurst Mansion. Contact: lyndhurst.org The Pocantico Center presents a performance series with performances by Chilean saxophonist Melissa Aldana and Colombian band Folklore Urbano. Date(s): July 13, August 3. Contact: rbf.org/ pocantico Village of Tarrytown presents a variety of music including Blues, Rock, Country, and more. Date(s): Thursdays from July 1 through August 19. Location: Pierson Park. Contact: tarrytowngov.com Jazz Forum Arts presents eight evening jazz concerts with acclaimed groups and solo artists. Date(s): Fridays from July 9 through August 27. Location: Pierson Park. Contact: jazzforumarts.org

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music in the air: artsw.org/musicintheair WHITE PLAINS ArtsWestchester, City of White Plains and White Plains BID present a four-day celebration of free and affordable jazz throughout downtown White Plains, culminating in an outdoor food and jazz festival. Date(s): September 9-12. Contact: 914-428-4220. artsw.org The City of White Plains and ArtsWestchester present Night in the Park, an evening concert series that features reggae, R&B and other music genres. Date(s): Every other Thursday from July 15 to August 12. Location: Court Street (between Main Street and Martine Avenue). Contact: artswestchester.org White Plains BID and Doug Panero present "Music in Motion," a program during which a band will serenade outdoor cafés and restaurants. Date(s): July 1. Location: Various venues in Downtown White Plains. Contact: wpbid.com

Ballet des Amériques presents The Dancing Caravan "Peter and The Wolf" and "Dance Jazz Mosaic". A family experience for all ages. Date(s): September 11. Location: TBD. Contact: balletdesameriques. company

YONKERS Hudson River Museum presents its Summer Amphitheater Series, featuring an array of music, dance and theater performances. Date(s): Friday and Saturday evenings from July 9 to August 20. Location: Hudson River Museum Amphitheater. Contact: hrm.org Untermyer Gardens Conservancy presents Jazz in Paradise, an outdoor jazz performance with the Victor LaGamma Ensemble. Date: July 18. Location: Untermyer Park and Gardens. Contact: untermyergardens.org Hudson River Riders presents free kayak rides and tours along the scenic Hudson River. Date(s): Wednesday through Friday through September 2. Location: JFK Marina and Park. Contact: hudsonriverriders.org Ridge Hill Shopping Center presents a variety of concerts, a pop-up artists market and familyfriendly film screenings. Date(s): Friday and Saturday evenings from July 2 through August 28 & Monday evenings from July 5 to September 6. Contact: ridgehill.com Barney McNabbs presents Summer InsaniaMania, a festival with four local hardcore rock bands. Date(s): July 16. Contact: barneymcnabbs.com Untermyer Performing Arts Council, Inc. presents a diverse series of free concerts on Saturday nights. Performances TBD. Location: Untermyer Park. Contact: untermyerperformingarts.org Waterfront Live – Varied musical performances on nine summer Friday nights for the community at Yonkers downtown waterfront amphitheater from July 2 through August 26. Location: 71 Grant Street. Contact: yonkersdowntown.com

ArtsWestchester and the City of Mount Vernon present New York Korean Performing Arts Center, 7/27. (photo credit Margaret Fox)

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Guitar strings will reverberate and vocals will soar in the summer air once more. It’s been a long road toward providing in-person live music for Jazz Forum Arts (JFA), but finally everything is coming up jazz. In June, the organization reopened its Jazz Forum Club in Tarrytown after an extended closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now JFA is offering 32 free outdoor summer concerts for the 36th year. Executive Director Mark Morganelli notes that JFA presented five free concerts last year in Sleepy Hollow, allowing them to keep intact a 35-year run: “It's exhilarating to be able to present our full palate of free outdoor summer concerts along the Hudson River again this year.” The concerts will be held at five different sites. Dobbs Ferry’s Waterfront Park will host eight weeks of concerts every Wednesday beginning on July 7, when jazz singer Marion Cowings shows off her scatting techniques with her quartet. New this year is the addition of JFA’s Jitterbugs program for children ten years and younger, which will be offered before each Dobbs Ferry performance. According to Jitterbugs Program Manager Isak Edblad, the Jitterbugs program was planned a year and a half ago and sold out, but went virtual because of the pandemic: “We are proud to have connected with so many families online over the past year, but we are ready to invite families to join [us] for a live, fun and in-person experience.” While a full season will begin again in the fall, registration is not needed to participate in these summer classes led by Matt Buttermann. Guests can catch Butterman in action once his Jitterbugs hat is removed and his guitarist hat is worn proudly in its place. His quartet will play on July 30 at Tarrytown’s Pierson Park with Ceren Yasaroglu. Also at Pierson Park will be eight Friday evenings of concerts, including Brazilian jazz master Nanny Assis, (August 20) and the hard-bop jazz quintet Austin Day & B-Side Five (August 27). Eight nights at Lyndhurst form a lineup that includes Miami-based Cuban percussionist Mayra Casales (July 29), New Orleans vocalist Alicia Renee (August 5) and the premiere of a work commissioned for the 20-piece Anita Brown Orchestra by New York State Council for the Arts (July 26). Meanwhile, Henry Gourdine Park in Ossining boasts jazz pianist Hiroshi Yamazaki’s quartet (July 12) and the soulful tunes of the Natalie Forteza Trio (August 23) as part of its four-show lineup. Rounding up the summer is four evenings at Horan’s Landing in Sleepy Hollow, at which Mark Morganelli & The Jazz Forum All-Stars will celebrate Brasil with Eddie Monteiro & Nanny Assis (Tuesdays beginning August 3). Jazz Forum Arts summer concerts at Lyndhurst (photo courtesy of Jazz Forum Arts)

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Sleepy Hollow, according to recent census data, has a nearly 23% Ecuadorian population. Its neighboring towns of Mount Kisco, Ossining and Croton are also home to large Ecuadorean communities. Now ArtsWestchester and the Village of Sleepy Hollow are teaming up to present Dia De La Cultura Ecuatoriana (Day of Ecuadorian Culture). The August 14 multidisciplinary festival at Sleepy Hollow’s Barnhart Park will showcase the heritage and culture of Westchester’s Ecuadorian community. “This is something that I don’t think has been done anywhere in Westchester yet,” said Diana Loja, community liaison for the Village of Sleepy Hollow. “For a lot of immigrants, all you do is work. For some of them, this is a thing that makes them feel valuable and supports their culture outside of that.” Aaron Paige, ArtsWestchester’s Director of Folk & Traditional Arts adds: “We’re working collaboratively with the community to create more opportunities for sharing Ecuadorian arts, tradition and culture.” Renowned Ecuadorean artist Cristobal Ortega, known as the “world’s fastest painter,” will lead a demonstration of his speedpainting technique and then answer questions. A lineup of other workshops look at Ecuadorian culture. Dance group Inti Raymi will demonstrate traditional Ecuadorean dances. Artist Dra. Pacha

Photos: Top: Inti Andino, Bottom: Ensemble Inti Raymi (photo courtesy of the artists)

Muenala will discuss the history and significance of Ecuadorean clothing and costuming. Local professor Atik Paguay will lead an interactive Kichwa language lesson. Accompanying a full music and dance performance lineup of and educational workshops will be local Ecuadorean vendors selling handmade traditional jewelry, crafts and food. Loja explains that many performers in the local Ecuadorian community do not work as full-time professional artists: “They do this because they love the culture and they want to pass on a positive tradition to their kids and family.” Unlike similar past events that have featured Ecuadorian dancing and music, Loja characterized Dia De La Cultura Ecuatoriana as educational. “At the same time as you’re having fun, you’re getting to know more about the history, getting a little mix of everything. Unless you were already familiar with the culture, you [otherwise] wouldn’t understand the culture, customs, clothes and other details.” Says Paige: “Through this and future programs, our hope is to slowly build cross-cultural understanding, public awareness and unity, thereby helping neighbors to break down barriers and learn to appreciate the knowledge, history, experience and diverse cultural heritage of Westchester’s Ecuadorian community.”

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Hu dso n Rive r Mu seu m's Am phi the ater Ser ies New life brings new art. As society begins to reopen and live music becomes a thing of the present instead of a thing of the past, Hudson River Museum (HRM)’s summer amphitheater season embraces what’s to come: music, culture and community. This summer, Hudson River Museum aims to bring live entertainment to audiences of all ages and backgrounds to its outdoor venue overlooking the Hudson. In addition to a magician (July 17), a falconer who will show off birds of prey (July 10), a Pride-inspired mini ball with House of Eon (July 24), and a Tango lesson and performance (July 30), the lineup is heavy on upbeat and diverse music offerings. Among the concerts is Cocomama, whose members hail from five countries on four continents, resulting in a union of talents that produces music with an optimistic Latin vibe (July 31). The AfroPeruvian Ensemble supplies sounds of the Peruvian coast with a contemporary twist (July 9) while the core members of Unison all hail

from Westchester County (July 16). For a throwback, Daria Grace & The Pre-War Ponies give a platform to some “not-quite-hits” from the ‘20s-‘40s (August 14). Closing out the season is the local Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra, which will perform a selection of pieces that respond to the works and context of the HRM’s “Wall Power! Spectacular Quilts from the American Folk Art Museum” exhibition (August 20). For those who want to view “Wall Power!,” an exhibition that examines the deep roots of quilts in American life, HRM will offer free admission to all guests on Friday and Saturday evenings between July 16 through August 28. A free planetarium show will be available to the public on Fridays evenings as well. All amphitheater events are free and first-come, first-serve. Photos: Left: Afro-Peruvian Ensemble, Right: Unison (photos courtesy of the artists)

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' t n e m o M s rt A e th rt o p p A ‘S u in K a to n a h by Mary Alice Franklin, ArtsNews Editor

The main strip in downtown Katonah is approximately a half-mile long. In the corners, passageways and outlets of that pedestrian-friendly saunter are small businesses that boast a momand-pop charm absent at most big-box retailers. The area is chockfull of art galleries: CB Gallery, Oak & Oil, the studio of painter Samantha Kaplan and more. On the fourth Saturday of each month through October, these galleries and local businesses stay open late, until 8pm, for the Katonah Art Walk (formerly called Katonah Art Stroll), presented by the town’s Chamber of Commerce (KCC). What ensues is an evening that whole-heartedly embraces the arts. Just blocks away, Katonah Museum of Art kicks off each monthly event with an hour of free admission. As visitors then walk

that downtown half-mile, they encounter live music on the streets, artist receptions, outdoor exhibitions and open shops. Oak & Oil, for instance, will exhibit the work of encaustic artist Richard Coico in July. Coico will give a live demonstration and discuss his work during part of the event. In August, the gallery will display a selection of works by several different artists. However, it isn’t only the art galleries that showcase local art. Melissa Dilmaghani, KCC's events committee chair, says that there is “real sense of collaboration and inspiration” in the planning of the event. Other stores find ways of incorporating artistic activities. The owner of Katonah Wine & Liquor happens to also be an artist, so he’ll display his work in his store during upcoming Art Walks. Artists or musicians are sometimes stationed near other retail

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music in the air highlight stores that don’t normally sell or display artwork but still wish to be part of the event. In fact, there are 20 stops listed on the Katonah Art Walk’s summer map. “It is a real ‘support the arts’ moment in that sense,” says Dilmaghani. A pop-up exhibition by The Ground Glass will be displayed on the fence by the town’s train station in July and August. This is part of the organization’s “Road Show” series. Ground Glass President Patrick Cicalo explains: “We started this outdoor concept when the pandemic closed galleries and prevented our regularly scheduled exhibits.” The group will also have a one-day outdoor pop-up show with food, drinks and live music in July, hosted by the store Old New House. Dilmaghani says that KCC is committed to including as many aspects of the arts as possible: “It feels like a different experience each time...Now

What ensues is an evening that whole-heartedly embraces the arts." we are working with a renowned local dancer to pull off a downtown dance performance in August.” Meanwhile, within the town’s gazebo will be additional music performances – New Jazz Underground in July; jazz vocalist Kristina Koller in August – and more pop-up art displays. Explains Dilmaghani: “The Chamber's Art Committee decided that a rebrand and refresh of the event [from Katonah Art Stroll] would be a nice way to put the 2020 closing [of the event] behind us and only look ahead with a fresh take on it all.”

Photos from previous Katonah Art Stroll events (photos courtesy of Katonah Chamber of Commerce)

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Westchester is bursting with arts and culture that residents and visitors alike can enjoy. Arts groups throughout the County have been working hard to #restartthearts with in-person and virtual exhibitions, workshops and performances.

Hudson Valley MOCA's Peekskill Film Festival is Back The Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art is hosting the 2021 Peekskill Film Festival this year, a series of outdoor screenings on August 20 -21. The festival, which screens feature length projects, short films, documentaries and animated films created by local filmmakers, is back after postponing last summer’s series of screenings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Live music, dinner options and group discussions will accompany the films.

Westchester Philharmonic to Perform at Untermyer Park

Take a Walk Along the Rye Poetry Path

Westchester Philharmonic began performing in-person again last month. It continues its performance lineup when the Philharmonic’s string quartet plays at Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers on July 24. The program will include Dvorak’s String Quartet No. 12 in F Major (“American”) and Haydn’s String Quartet No. 32 in C major ("The Bird"), Op. 33, No. 3. The concert will feature violinists Robert Chausow and Michael Roth, as well as violist Jessica Troy and cellist Eugene Moye.

Local poets Amy Vijayanagar and Iain Haley Pollock will present a public art installation that combines language with visual elements in Westchester. The concept will place 20-30 poems from a wide range of voices in three key public spaces: Rye Town Park, the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Rye Nature Center. The poems and project, which the poets hope to launch this summer, will focus on themes of community, conservation and social justice.

Westchester Philharmonic performs at Untermyer Park (photo courtesy of Westchester Philharmonic)

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Jersey Boys Star to Take the Stage at White Plains Performing Arts Center Grammy- and Tony Award-winning actor John Lloyd Young, known for playing Frankie Valli in Broadway’s Jersey Boys as well as its film adaptation, will perform a selection of his favorite songs from the 1950s and 1960s at the White Plains Performing Arts Center on August 28. Along with some original tunes, Young will cover a smattering of nostalgic and cinematic favorites from Roy Orbison, Paul McCartney, Adele, Elvis and more. John Lloyd Young (photo source : johnlloydyoung.com)

Learn Latin Dancing in Ossining

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The Ossining Library will host a weekly dance workshop led by dancer/choreographer Addie Diaz. “Let's Dance! A Celebration of Latin Dance” ranges across traditional Latin styles like salsa, bachata, merengue and cumbia, and leaves guests ready to boogie anywhere from the ballroom to the bar. The workshop will meet on Thursdays for five weeks from in the Ossining Library. Start date TBD.

Songcatchers, a New Rochelle-based nonprofit, will host “Songcatchers by the Sound,” a fundraiser at VIP Country Club, located on the shore of the Long Island Sound. Songcatchers provides children and families with music education, training and instruments in order to instill a lifelong appreciation of the arts. The July 22 event will feature cocktails, light fare and an auction. Acclaimed jazz pianist and New Rochelle native Joey Calderazzo will perform, accompanied by special guests.

JazzFest White Plains Returns to White Plains JazzFest is back in downtown White Plains with a four-day in-person celebration of jazz from September 9-12. For its tenth year, the festival remains true to its roots, presenting jazz from a roster of established and emerging Westchester and New York City musicians that represent all styles of jazz. The festival culminates in the White Plains Jazz & Food Festival, held this year on Court Street.

Emmet Cohen will perform at ArtsWestchester on 9/10 (photo courtesy of the artist)

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feature Writers Center Presents First Post-Pandemic In-Person Reading On September 26, Hudson Valley Writers Center will hold its first in-person reading since the pandemic. "A Celebration of Local Authors" will include three writers who will read selections from their work: Alan Winikoff (The Weekend), Lori Toppel (The Word Next to the One I Want) and Ira Rosen (Ticking Clock: Behind the Scenes at 60 Minutes).

Socially-Conscious Dance Opportunities for Teens New Era Creative Space in Peekskill will offer a series of weekly dance workshops for preteens and teens. “Dance as Activism” will focus on hip-hop, step and modern dance styles, encouraging students to collaborate with one another, telling personal stories through dance. Two workshops meet every Tuesday and Thursday from July 6 to 29.

Katonah Museum of Art Presents Summer Socials The Katonah Museum of Art will host its "Summer Socials" outdoor concert series this summer, held annually in the museum’s sculpture garden. There, guests can listen to live music while having dinner and drinks. On July 31, The Shaves will perform unique covers of songs in their extensive lineup. The band is known for covering and combining everyone from Beethoven to the Beastie Boys. On August 21, Blonde Ambition will perform a mix of classic rock, Motown and other modern favorites. Blonde Ambition, 8/21 (photo credit: John F. Kramer)

Emelin Theatre’s Concerts in the Park Bedford Playhouse Tackles Big Issues The Bedford Playhouse will continue hosting its Community Impact Series this summer, a slate of monthly events aimed at engaging the Westchester community in conversations about mental wellness, social justice and environmental issues. The series includes group discussions based on the Playhouse’s screenings of documentary films, as well fiction and non-fiction literary selections. A screening of “Planet of the Humans,” a documentary about the last half-century of the environmental movement, will take place on July 6.

The Emelin Theatre and the Village of Mamaroneck Arts Council will present two performances in their “Rise & Shine Concerts in the Park” series, held in Harbor Island Park. The first event, “Broadway on the Sound,” features Westchester resident Melanie Kraut and Broadway veterans Ryan K. Bailer (Evita, Les Miserables) and Arbender Robinson (The Lion King, Book of Mormon). The trio will cover their favorite classic Broadway hits and more. On August 18, all-female Mariachi band Flor de Toloache, will play music inspired by the diverse cultural backgrounds of Cuba, Australia, Colombia, Germany, Italy, the United States and more.

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The Parking Lot Becomes the Stage The Irvington Theater, in co-production with River’s Edge Theatre Company, will premiere The Parking Lot, a new play by Adam Symkowicz. Written during the pandemic, the play was intended to be performed outside for socially distanced audiences. The play, about a married couple that takes stock of their relationship during a long conversation in a parking lot, will be performed in the parking lot of Main Street School on July 17, 18, and 24.

Rush by Lesley Dill

Rush to the Neuberger Museum of Art The Sounds of Summer in Hudson Park New Rochelle Council on the Arts will present its “Summer Sounds” concert series at the Hudson Park bandshell on four Wednesdays this August. The series features local bands who will play a variety of music, from soul and jazz to R&B and Mambo. “Summer Sounds” begins with the Gentlemen of Soul on August 4, Ladies Day Jazz Ensemble (August 11), the Carlos Jimenez Mambo Dulcet (August 18), and rock band Sway (August

The Neuberger Museum of Art will present artist Lesley Dill’s “Rush,” a large-scale site-responsive work that originally premiered at the museum in 2007 before entering its permanent collection. The installation, which extends almost sixty feet wide and twenty feet high, is an enormous collage of hundreds of interconnected animal and human figures representing themes like meditation, death, love and transcendence. Throughout the piece are hand-cut letters, spelling out a quote by Franz Kafka. It will remain on view through the end of the year.

Taconic Opera Students Perform the Classics This summer, the Taconic Opera and the New York Opera Conservatory will present two fully-staged operas performed by Conservatory students. Both shows will be performed in the Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco’s Great Hall. Four performances of Gaetano Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” will be presented on July 6 and July 8-10. “Lucia” is known for its famed "mad scene." As the heroine loses her mind, she sings an iconic coloratura solo. Four performances of Georges Bizet’s “Pearl Fishers” will also be offered, on August 10 and August 12-14. “Pearl Fishers” is known for its famed tenor/baritone duet.

Follow #RestartTheArts and visit artsw.org for updates on new and upcoming events!

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Hudson Valley MOCA (HV MOCA) is reopening its doors after a year of virtual programming. The museum, located in Peekskill and cofounded by Livia and Marc Straus, is widely known for its bold pieces that challenge and deepen its visitors’ understanding of life and contemporary art. This new exhibition is no exception. How We Live: Part II is an expansion of How We Live: Sculpture and Video From the Marc and Livia Straus Family Collection, which was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Most of the original sculptures from How We Live are still on display, joined now by a selection of new two-dimensional pieces. In her online video tour, Straus explains that while the sculptural works refer to how we lived pre-pandemic; the two-dimensional works refer to how we are living now. The works refer, she says, “to the different strictures that we faced, our uses of technology, the need we had to be part of community, and the isolation within community.” But they are not just about the pandemic itself. They are a reflection of the past year in its entirety: the political upheavals, the moments of joy and levity, and the violence and turmoil in our country and abroad. The new works on display range from 1989 to 2020. The artists are Mexican, German, ChoctawCherokee, Czech, Romanian, Hungarian, Canadian and American. There are landscapes, portraits, mixed media and collage. There is acrylic and oil, and also an elk hide, knives, boxing gloves, rabbit skin glue and raw honey on linen. Near the entrance is Sven Kroner’s large-scale landscape painting Light Pollution, which hints at long dark winters as well as loneliness, desolation and environmental destruction. Humans are there, but not there. The air is ghostly. “I think it’s always been about isolation,”

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Jo-Ann Brody, HV MOCA’s Communications Coordinator, said of the painting. “But it resonates in a new way now.” A.A. Bronson’s White Flag #8 resonates in a new way, too. Though it is a 9/11 tribute, a reminder of the AIDS epidemic and a nod to artist Jasper Johns, the whitened American flag may also bring to mind the current violence against people of color, the whitewashing of historical pain and a national mourning for those who have been erased. The most recently made work on display, MORIS’s El dueno de todo, is a mixed-media collage that draws on the history of art as well as the artist’s personal experiences living and working in a Cartel-run area outside of Mexico City. Objects found in his community hang from the bottom of the canvas—weapons, tools, ways out and ways up. This summer, HV MOCA will present Writing Off the Walls: Creativity in the Time of Covid, a collaboration with The Old Swimming Baths by Daniel Pitin Studio Theater in Exile. Poets and writers were invited to contribute original works that are inspired by the art in How We Live: Part II. Accepted pieces will be framed and hung next to the artwork in late July as well as posted in an online catalogue. “How We Live: Part II” is on view both in-person and via a video tour of the exhibition led by Livia Straus through January 31, 2022.

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New Public Art in Pelham by Mary Alice Franklin, ArtsNews Editor

“My goal is to create artwork that is not just in the space, but of the space,” says Brooklyn artist Musa Hixson. His new public artwork, “The Conversation Sculpture” – a steel structure that resembles a nearly blooming flower – was recently installed in Wolfs Lane Park in Pelham. The structure encompasses three oversized seats that are meant to promote dialog and contemplation. The temporary installation, on view through June 20, 2023, is part of Pelham Art Center (PAC)’s public art program. The Center’s Communications Manager, Michelle Costanza, says that PAC hosts three to six solo and group public art exhibitions each year: “In 2017, this program expanded [from our courtyard] to Wolf’s Lane Park as an extension of the our mission to provide free access to artwork for all.” Hixson explains that he has done plenty of work in community parks and public places. This artwork was inspired by his observations on how people use these spaces – they relax, sit, exercise, walk their dogs, play and meet up for a chat.

The artist began the sculpture pre-pandemic. He explains: “Since then, there have been a lot of thoughts on how people interact in [shared] spaces. But at this point…people are looking to interact with each other again.” By having the enclosed seats face each other, the sculpture becomes what Hixson calls a “pod” for something as simple as having a conversation or lunch. The sculpture is conducive to the park; likewise, the park is conducive to the sculpture. He hopes people will interact with it, just as they would any other park bench. Of course, measuring nine feet tall and six feet wide, this is not just “any other park bench.” It is visible throughout the park, and to passersby on the street. “I’m hoping that as people go by, they stop and say ‘what’s that?,’ and that it adds to the color of their day.” Speaking of color, Hixson reflects on his choice of the sculpture's monochromatic blue color: “Most parks are green or brown, so the concept was to have something in contrast with the colors of the park, but at the same time match with the sky.” Lately, says Hixson, people seem more interested in public space. “People are getting together outdoors more, and I don’t think that’s going away.”

Most parks are green or brown, so the concept was to have something in contrast with the colors of the park, but at the same time match with the sky.” –Musa Hixson

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Coming Up for Air by Megan Thomson Connor

Poets of all ages and backgrounds are "emerging" — from the Kitchawan Preserve in Ossining to the bustling streets of Yonkers — reading their poems in short videos at various chosen outdoor locations throughout Westchester County. It's not pure coincidence. BK Fischer, the County’s inaugural poet laureate, is up to something. The series of videos is part of a poetry project called "Emergence: Poetry Pop-Ups." Says Fischer: "In this season of reemerging after a pandemic, this project celebrates the collective spirit of coming up for air." The videos serve not only as a digital anthology of poetry-in-place throughout the county, but they also archive a historical moment – a moment during which the people of Westchester County are slowly coming out of their homes to take up space in public places once again. The curated selection of poets, whose videos will be on view on ArtsWestchester's YouTube channel, range from established professionals to fifth-graders at Washington Irving School in Tarrytown who are just getting their feet wet in their poetry practices. "After all the stresses, restrictions and isolation of the pandemic, it's uplifting to get outside, put words to our thoughts and experiences, and share them with others," says Fischer. "Poetry is a great way to process and document what it was like to live through a time of great upheaval." In the series, one poet reads next to the Old Croton Aqueduct, which nearly two hundred years ago ended an epidemic by bringing clean water to New York City, and now brings solace where another pandemic has Photos: Top: Williamson The Kingfisher, Bottom: Eric Odynocki

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just waned. Another video features a Rehabilitation Through the Arts alumna reading the poem of her friend who is currently incarcerated at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. She reads on the grounds of the Katonah Museum of Art, dappled sunlight streaming through the trees behind her. Poets are "tuning in to a lot of different poetry channels," says Fischer. "Some are drawing on the images of romantic nature poetry, and others are tapping into the cadences of spoken word." In addition to the videos on YouTube, the public is welcome to participate in the project by reciting their own poem from an outdoor location in Westchester and uploading it to social media using the hashtag #westchesterpoetry. The project is expected to run through Labor Day. "Emergence" is in collaboration with Westchester Youth

After all the stresses, restrictions and isolation of the pandemic, it's uplifting to get outside, put words to our thoughts and experiences, and share them with others." – Poet Laureate BK Fischer

Poet Laureate Danielle Kohn and the Hudson Valley Writers Center, and is coordinated by ArtsWestchester. The series is phase one of a larger focus of Fischer’s two-year tenure – a four-phase map project titled "Bring Down the Maps: Poetry as Human Ecology in Westchester County," which aims to bring Westchester poetry into dialogue with history.

Photos: Top: fifth-grade students Kelsey and Eliza from Washington Irving School, Bottom: a Rehabilitation Through the Arts alumna reads a poem written by Pamela, a resident of Bedford Hills Correctional Facility

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EXHIBIT PREVIEW REFLECTIONS With the isolation and tumult of 2020, many people turned to self-reflection. Many of them evaluated their lives and priorities, as well as larger societal needs, through artistic practices. "Reflections" is one of thirteen categories that make up ArtsWestchester's Together apART: Creating During COVID exhibition, which displays hundreds of works in all artistic disciplines that were created during the pandemic. The exhibition is on view in White Plains through August 1. Fog of Shattered Dreams by Christine Knowlton

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"I was drawn to a visceral explorative process by breaking mirrors and composing fragments over collage and paint onto canvas. This insular period provided space to look within, to act boldly and take chances."

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"My self-portrait was taken the day before my release from White Plains Hospital. It is the portrait of a COVID-19 survivor. COVID-19 took a huge toll on my body and my slow recovery included exercise and walking with my wife at the Rockefeller State Park Preserve."

COVID-19 Self Portrait by Carl Zucker

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"In order to cope with Zoom meeting after Zoom meeting, I sketched the people on the other side of the screen."

Queen Marie by Monica Carrier

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“The viral global pandemic collided with the renewed pandemic of systemic racism in our communities... I continue to document the muscle of dissent so important to protecting our fragile democracy.” Rally For Black Lives Lost Andrew Courtney

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"I paint a round, sometimes fragmented shape to depict the sun or moon in my abstract landscapes. This piece portrays my grounded self – that shape is a light, as something taken in and given out into the world again. What we give out is what we get, and vice versa."

Beautiful Dreamer by Beverly D'Angelo

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s t r A A r e e h On T e v o A M g e ain h t by Remy Kuhn

ArtsWestchester’s ArtsMobile is on the go once again. While the program was offered in the form of virtual workshops throughout the pandemic, the organization is now planning the in-person return of its colorful van to outdoor events beginning in July. Custom-fit with all types of art supplies, the ArtsMobile will bring free pop-up arts workshops to audiences of all ages at numerous sites throughout Westchester County. The hands-on visual arts, music and dance workshops will be instructed by professional teaching artists. Participants will have the opportunity to get outside, and engage and connect with others through creative expression. Jessica Cioffoletti, Director of Arts in Education at ArtsWestchester explains that the aim of the ArtsMobile has always been enlivening community sites with art and sparking creativity in neighborhoods with limited access to the arts. It now also seeks to help reignite the spirit of the community after a challenging year. Says Cioffoletti: “The arts are more important than ever by helping

individuals to overcome the stressors of the past year through shared and creative activities.” Cioffoletti says that new health and safety protocols will be implemented this season in order to provide comfort and protect staff, artists and participants. Masks will be required to participate in workshops and ArtsWestchester will provide them if participants do not have their own. Cleaning and sanitization will occur between groups, and more tables will allow for social distancing and fewer participants at each station. “We are thrilled to have the continued support of our partners, White Plains Hospital and Con Edison, in bringing the arts back into our local communities.” Through October, the ArtsMobile will be making its way to local events, senior sites, summer camps and more, starting with a pollinators-themed activity at the TaSH (Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow) Farmers Market on July 10 at Patriot’s Park in Tarrytown.

ArtsWestchester teaching artist Miguel Cossio leads an ArtsMobile workshop (photo credit: ArtsWestchester)

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Live Music Returns to Tarrytown

Music Hall

by Rocio De La Roca

Tarrytown Music Hall (TMH) has long been a performance space for diverse musicians. However, like other venues, the historic theater had to shut its doors last year due to the pandemic. “The Covid shutdown is the biggest challenge we have faced during my almost-two-decades as director…Our earned revenue disappeared overnight,” says TMH’s Executive Director Bjorn Olsson. Now, despite the prolonged closure, TMH is still alive. During the pandemic, the theater focused on staying connected with patrons by offering as many programs as possible. Livestreamed concerts have been a resourceful method of providing entertainment for its members, and a chance for local and emerging artists to perform. However, Olsson says that the online format does not compare to live performances. He explains that the pandemic reminded him of how indispensable and irreplaceable live performances are: “Performance art is a form of communication. When you are in an audience, you are participating.” Now the theater’s curtain has finally gone back up. Worldrenowned classical violinist Joshua Bell kicked off the in-person performance season with a fully packed audience this past June. All audience members were vaccinated and were able to experience the performance without masks. “It was one of the best shows we’ve seen in the theater. Everyone was so happy that music was back.” According to Olsson, TMH will continue to follow the safety guidelines that New York State issues. It is not certain whether any restrictions will remain after the state has reached the 70 percent vaccination rate, but TMH’s concerts will be open to all audiences and health protocols will be updated as official guidelines are provided. The theater has a lively line-up of shows and concerts this summer

Performance art is a form of communication. When you are in an audience, you are participating.” – Bjorn Olsson, Tarrytown Music Hall Executive Director

and fall. Audiences can look forward to an in-person concert by legendary English rock band Squeeze on August 14. Breakers will perform a tribute concert to Tom Petty (July 9); and Eaglemania performs hits by The Eagles (July 30). Other live tribute concerts will feature the music of the Grateful Dead and the Rolling Stones on August 8 and 13, respectively. Singer-songwriter Willie Nile, who has played with notable artists Bruce Springsteen and Carole King, will take the stage with special guest and singer-songwriter James Maddock (August 21). Along with the pandemic ending, Olsson hopes for great performances, not just at the Music Hall, but at all arts venues in Westchester. He adds, “We could have a great performance arts year in front of us.” The Breakers will perform on 7/9 (photo credit: Shawna Sarnowski Photography)

ArtsWestchester Invites You to a New Series of Live Music Events

Westchester Roots presented by:

White Plains:

NIGHT IN THE PARK

Court Street (between Main St. and Martine Ave.) White Plains, NY

DIA DE LA CULTURA ECUATORIANA / DAY OF ECUADORIAN CULTURE Sat., August 14 | 3–8pm

ITAL RAIN REGGAE BAND Thur., July 15 | 7pm MCLEAN AVENUE BAND Thur., July 29 | 7pm

Barnhart Park, Sleepy Hollow, NY

Performing Families: THE MAYOR FOUR AND THE PTAH-SHABAZZ WISDRUM ORCHESTRA Thur., August 19 | 6–7:30pm

BASE CAMP R&B Thur., August 12 | 7pm

Horan’s Landing, Sleepy Hollow, NY

These events are co-presented by The City of White Plains and ArtsWestchester.

Mount Vernon:

WESTCHESTER ROOTS

Sleepy Hollow

These events are co-presented by ArtsWestchester and Village of Sleepy Hollow.

City Hall Plaza, 1 Roosevelt Square North, Mount Vernon, NY

Ossining

Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Rd, Ossining, NY 10562

NATYA ANUBHAVA AND THE NEW YORK KOREAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Tues., July 27 | 6:30pm THE PTAH-SHABAZZ WISDRUM ORCHESTRA Tues., August 10 | 6:30pm JOMION & THE UKLOS Tues., August 17 | 6:30pm Co-presented by ArtsWestchester and the City of Mount Vernon in conjunction with the “Mt. Vernon Summer Breeze Series”

THE JALIYA KAFO ENSEMBLE W/ SALIEU SUSO & EBRIMA JASSEY Tues., August 24 | 6:30pm These events are co-presented by ArtsWestchester and the City of Mount Vernon.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors & Partners:

Performing Families: INTI ANDINO AND MARIACHI SOL MIXTECO Sat., August 21 | 6:30-8pm Co-presented by ArtsWestchester and Bethany Arts Community. This ArtsWestchester Folk Arts Program is made possible, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

Partners:

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

Screenshot of the virtual tour of Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

Plan Online, Visit In Person

The Mitchells vs. the Machines (photo source Netflix)

The Mitchells vs. The Machines (Netflix) As so often happens, the animated movies say it best. This movie is superficially (and hysterically) about the apocalypse brought on by overactive technology. An evil iPhone-type “Siri” voice designed by a human orders robots to destroy humans. Certainly there can be much learned from this lesson (as I enter this review on my iPhone). But then we are not embracing the humanity that this movie really conveys. The movie looks at the power of family, represented by The Mitchells. For sure, they’re not a “perfect” family. In fact, they are as dysfunctional as most of ours truly are: father and teenage daughter tensions, the self-doubt of young people, and even the love of family pets are all addressed. Plus, the part I loved most: the power and fortitude of a mother to defend her children with all the strength to fight off anyone or anything that might cause them harm. There are laugh-out-loud moments for sure, so enjoy this terrific film on any and every level it meets your humanity.

Westchester County Tourism & Film (WCTF) is helping its residents and tourists to discover all that Westchester has to offer. It has been putting together a series of virtual 360-degree tours for places throughout the county, including many arts destinations and cultural sites. WCTF Director Natasha Caputo says that “virtual technology and interactive visitor experiences are more important than ever for wanderlusters eager for new adventure.” Those interested in discovering Westchester can use their virtual visits to help them plan their summer arts outings before they venture out, planning online and then visiting in person. Says Caputo: “Now visitors, meeting planners, and anyone interested in Westchester County can view hundreds of local attractions from anywhere in the world.” Here are some of the many attractions included in this collection of 360-tours. ArtsWestchester Bedford Playhouse Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts Clay Art Center Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge shared path Hudson River Museum Katonah Museum of Art Lyndhurst Mansion The Capitol Theatre White Plains Performing Arts Center

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news briefs Westchester Theater Groups Receive Grant Support The Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York (A.R.T./ New York) recently announced the recipients of this year’s NYSCA-A.R.T./New York Creative Opportunity Fund, which is a statewide theater regrant program. The Creative Opportunity Fund provides small New York-based theater companies that have annual budgets under $500,000 with funding to support their work and organizations. Several Westchester groups were among the 46 recipients, including Westchester Collaborative Theatre, Youth Theatre Interactions and Studio Theatre in Exile. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s grants were for flexible general operating support.

Applications Open: Young Adult Leadership Council ArtsWestchester is seeking qualified youth to join its Young Adult Leadership Council, which will take place October 2021 through May 2022. The Leadership Council provides young adults aged 17- 22 with career- and college-readiness skills through the lens of arts programming and administration. Council members apply those skills to plan, evaluate, attend, promote and develop ArtsWestchester’s teen programming twice monthly. The Council will comprise of 15 youth that can serve on the Council multiple years for a maximum of three years. Application deadline: August 13 at 5pm. Photo: Young Adult Leadership Council Liaison Alyssa Monte (left) with some of the Council's youth participants at a field trip to the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (photo by ArtsWestchester)

ArtsWestchester Wins $50K Grant to Reimagine Public Housing ArtsWestchester was recently joined by New York Congressman Mondaire Jones to announce a $50K grant from National Endowment for the Arts for the development of “A Plan for Arts & Culture at Brookfield Commons” in the City of White Plains. The federal grant comprises approximately half of the overall budget for the project. Says Congressman Jones: “The simple presence of public art and arts programming can transform an ordinary space into a community with vitality and identity. With this federal investment, more members of our community than ever before will be able to engage with the arts right in their own backyards.” The project, a partnership with the White Plains Housing Authority, will reimagine public housing by both infusing the arts and involving the community in the redevelopment process. (photo: Karen Pasquale, senior advisor to White Plains Mayor Tom Roach; Janet Langsam, CEO at ArtsWestchester; Congressman Mondaire Jones; and Mack Carter, Executive Director, White Plains Housing Authority. Background mural by artist Nick Kuszyk.)

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RALPH MARTINELLI MEMORIAL

GOLF OUTING

As the clouds parted on June 14, 30 foursomes teed off at ArtsWestchester’s annual Ralph Martinelli Memorial Golf Outing at Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle. Sponsors, players and honoree Thomas Manisero helped ArtsWestchester to raise a net of $100K in support of the arts. To view more images from the event, click here.

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JAZZFEST ARTSWESTCHESTER, THE CITY OF WHITE PLAINS & THE WHITE PLAINS BID

WHITE PLAINS

SEPT 9-12, 2021

Presenting Sponsor: Ray Blue (photo by Harri Virta)

JazzFest is back with an all in-person program and a stellar line-up of artists!

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8

Preview Event 12pm-1:30pm | Shah/Gomes/Belo Brazilian Jazz Trio (FREE)

White Plains Farmer’s Market, Court St. (between Main St. and Martine Ave.)

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9

12pm-1pm | Gabrielle Garo Trio (FREE)* Downtown Music at Grace, 33 Church St.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 10

12pm | Jazz at Noon: Anaïs Reno with the Pete Malinverni Trio (FREE) White Plains Public Library Plaza, 100 Martine Ave.

7:30pm | Emmet Cohen Trio ($25 for 7:30pm | $40 for both 7:30 & 9pm)* ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave.

9pm | Emmet Cohen Trio ($25 for 9:00pm | $40 for both 7:30 & 9pm)*

ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave Emmet Cohen

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11

12pm-2 pm | Music in Motion, Jazz band procession in downtown White Plains (Free) 5pm-6:30pm | Carole Alexis Company / Ballet des Amériques: The Dancing Caravan (Reservations)

SUNDAY, SEPT. 12:

1pm-6:30pm | White Plains Jazz & Food Festival ($25; $15)

Court Street (between Main St. and Martine Ave.)

White Plains Plaza, 1 N Broadway

1-1:45pm | Westchester Center for Jazz & Contemporary Music

7:30pm | Harish Raghavan Quartet* ($25 for 7:00pm | $40 for both 7:30 & 9pm)

2:05-2:55pm | Gilberto Colón Jr. & Ensalada De Pulpo

ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave.

9pm | Harish Raghavan Quartet* ($25 for 9:00pm | $40 for both 7:30 & 9pm) ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave.

*This performance will take place indoors in accordance with NY state and local health department guidelines.

Sponsors:

3:15–4:05pm | Erena Terakubo Quartet 4:25–5:15pm | Kotoko Brass 5:35–6:30pm | Ray Blue Quartet with Special Guest Samara Joy

Erena Terakubo

For program details: artsw.org/jazzfest #WPJazzFest

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The Shaves will perform at Katonah Museum of Art, 8/31 (photo source: shavesmusic .com)

7/1 THURSDAY

Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Callisto Quartet. Caramoor’s 2020–21 Ernst Stiefel String Quartetin-Residence will perform works by Haydn, Beethoven and the world premiere of a commission by Saad Haddad. 7-8:30pm at Caramoor’s Venetian Theater. caramoor.org

7/2 FRIDAY Music In The Air: Ridge Hill Shopping Center presents Music

in the Streets. This outdoor concert series will feature rock, funk, blues and soul performances. Held on Fridays through 8/27. 6-8pm at Fountain Plaza. ridgehill.com

Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents The Briana Thomas Band. This in-person concert, presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, will pay homage to and celebrate Ella Fitzgerald and the wide scope of her repertoire and instrument. 8-9:30pm at Caramoor’s Venetian Theater. caramoor.org

Music: Katonah Chamber of Commerce presents Katonah Nights. This program will include live outdoor music every Friday, alternating art pop-ups and more at the gazebo across from Jay Street Cafe. Through 8/27, 5-7pm. katonahchamber.org

7/3 SATURDAY Music In The Air: Ridge Hill Shopping Center presents Artist's Market. This pop-up outdoor artists market will include original works, from paintings to jewelry,

with live music performances. Held on Saturdays through 8/28. 1-7pm. ridgehill.com

7/5 MONDAY Music In The Air: Ridge Hill Shopping Center presents Movies on the Lawn. This outdoor film series will screen various films TBD. Held on Mondays through 9/6. ridgehill.com

7/7 WEDNESDAY Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents Marion Cowings Quartet. The jazz singer is a

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for more arts events, visit artsw.org will perform a piece that is based on the Seven Limbs, a fundamental Tibetan Buddhist practice of purification. 8-9:30pm. caramoor.org Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents Neal Spitzer & Friends. The baritone saxophonist will perform. 6:30-8pm at Pierson Park, Tarrytown. Part of the Jazz at Pierson Park series. jazzforumarts.org

master of scat and vocal technique with a smooth baritone voice. 6:30-8pm at Waterfront Park. Part of the Dobbs Ferry Summer Music Series. jazzforumarts.org

7/8 THURSDAY Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Amjad Ali Khan & Sharon Isbin. These musicians will perform Strings for Peace in the spirit of sharing the unique treasures of their own musical traditions while also finding common ground in Ragas and Medieval modes. 7-8:30pm. caramoor.org

is rooted in rich tradition. Part of the Summer Amphitheater Series. 8pm at the museum’s Amphitheater. hrm.org Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Douglas J. Cuomo’s “Seven Limbs”. Guitarist Nels Cline and Grammy-nominated Aizuri Quartet

Reception: Pelham Art Center presents Opening: Student Exhibition. This annual exhibition features new work created within the past year by the Center’s talented students. 2-4pm. pelhamartcenter.org

7/10 SATURDAY

Music: White Plains Performing Arts Center presents Rock ‘N’ Radio. An evening of the biggest pop songs of all time, from works by Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga and Adele. 8pm. wppac.com

Music In The Air: Hudson River Museum presents Skyhunters in Flight. Master falconer Brian Bradley will present a demonstration with owls, hawks and falcons from around the world. Part of the HRM Summer Amphitheater Series. 8pm at the museum’s Amphitheater. hrm.org

Ongoing/workshop: Center for the Digital Arts, Peekskill Extension presents Architectural History Tour of Newburgh. This day-long walking tour will include a visit to Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, the Crawford House Museum and a tour of Newburgh’s

Music In The Air: Irvington Theater presents Sunset Cinema: “Amazing Grace.” This outdoor film series will screen a documentary about the making of Aretha Franklin’s gospel album. 7:30-10:30pm at on the Main Street School Lawn. irvingtontheater.com Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents Ed Cherry T-Man Trio. The guitarist and his band will perform live jazz. 6:30-8pm at Lyndhurst. Part of the Sunset Jazz at Lyndhurst Concert Series. Jazzforumarts.org

7/9 FRIDAY Music In The Air: Hudson River Museum presents Afro-Peruvian Ensemble. This ensemble will bring the sounds of the Peruvian coast with a contemporary treatment that

Nikara Warren will perform at Ridge Hill Shopping Center on 8/13 (photo source: facebook.com/nikarawarren)

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#restartthearts Quartet. The Japanese pianist will perform. 6:30-8pm at Henry Gourdine Park, Ossining. Part of the Jazz at Henry Gourdine Park series. jazzforumarts.org

many other iconic buildings. 10am-4pm. sunywcc.edu/peekskill

7/11 SUNDAY Music In The Air: Scarsdale Business Alliance presents Intuition Quartet. This group will perform vocals and instrumentals of originals, blues, bossa nova, light jazz, r&b and pop. 12-2:15pm at Scarsdale Village Center. scarsdalebusinessalliance.com

7/14 WEDNESDAY

Lectures: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents Uses of Contemporary Poetry Generative Workshop on Zoom. This workshop is designed to engage participants with contemporary poets, many of whom are writers of color, and their different strategies to generate new work. 12:30-4:30pm. writerscenter.org

7/12 MONDAY

Spoken Word: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents An Evening with Copper Canyon Poets Ellen Bass & Arthur Sze on Zoom. This virtual reading will feature recent poetry works. 7-8:30pm. writerscenter.org Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents ZT Amplifiers Artist Showcase. This quintet is based on the 1970s supergroup founded by Barney Kessel called The Great Guitars. 6:30-8pm at Waterfront Park. Part of the Dobbs Ferry Summer Music Series. jazzforumarts.org

Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents Hiroshi Yamazaki

JOURNALISM: BECAUSE REGIONAL NEWS MATTERS. WESTFAIRONLINE.COM

Enrolling Now for 4 Week Summer Jazz Workshop 4 Week Summer In-Person Workshop

3 days a week • Tues.–Thurs., 1–4pm • July 13–August 5 Entering Grades 8th through 12th.

Focus on: Ensemble Playing, Improvisation and Music Theory. Limited to 8 students. Special Guest Instructors.

Other Course Offerings: • Intro to Jazz • Jazz Ensemble • Improvisation

• R&B Ensemble • Composition • Songwriting

Financial Aid and Scholarships are available.

The Center house band is looking forward to kicking off the JazzFest White Plains Sunday program. www.westchesterjazzcenter.com

(203) 252-7466 | 540 Nepperhan Ave. Yonkers, NY 10503 Facebook.com/westchesterjazzcenter Instagram.com/jazzcenteryonkers

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Part of the Sunset Jazz at Lyndhurst Concert Series. Jazzforumarts.org

Music: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts presents Conrad Tao, piano. Tao will make his solo recital debut with works by Bach, Jason Eckhardt and Schumann. 7-8:30pm. caramoor.org

7/16 FRIDAY

Music In The Air: ArtsWestchester and the City of White Plains present Night in the Park: Ital Rain Reggae Band. This band performs reggae from Bob Marley, Vybz Kartel and others. 7-8:15pm Court Street (between Main St. and Martine Ave.) in White Plains. Part of ArtsWestchester’s Westchester Roots summer concert series. artsw.org Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents Kristen Lee Sergeant Quartet feat. Ted Nash. Lee Sergeant is a jazz vocalist and composer. 6:30-8pm at Lyndhurst.

Music In The Air: Hudson River Museum presents The New Way. The four- member band members will perform a range of covers as well as original music. 8pm at the museum’s Amphitheater. hrm.org Spoken Word: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents Open Mic (via Zoom). This virtual event will provide an opportunity to share talents in a comfortable space. 7:30-9:30pm. writerscenter.org

7/17 SATURDAY Lectures: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents Plot Prose Intensive with Monica Ferrell via Zoom. This virtual craft class will provide strategies to enliven and deepen fictional plots. 12:302:30pm. writerscenter.org Music In The Air: Hudson River Museum presents Mind Reading Under the Stars. Magician Andy Gershenzon will perform. 8pm at the museum’s Amphitheater. Part of the HRM Summer Amphitheater Series. h rm.org

Music In The Air: Irvington Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Theater presents The Parking Arts presents Joe Magnarelli Lot. This new outdoor play, written Quartet feat. Akiko Tsuruga. by playwright Adam Szymkowicz, Magnarelli, a trumpeter, composer will explores what it means to love and educator, will perform an outdoor and be loved, even when opposing concert. 6:30-8pm at Pierson Park, forces are at play. Also 7/18 & 7/24. Tarrytown. Part of the "Jazz at Pierson 8-10pm at in the parking lot and the Park" series. jazzforumarts.org lawn behind Main Street School in Irvington. irvingtontheater.com

7/18 SUNDAY Music In The Air: Untermyer Gardens Conservancy presents Jazz in Paradise. The Victor LaGamma Ensemble will bring jazz to the garden. 5:30pm. Part of the Minnie Untermyer Concert Series. untermyergardens.org

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7/19 MONDAY Lectures: Color Camera Club of Westchester presents Danial Skwarna Presents Dwellers of Sonoran Desert. “Desert Dweller” is a personal documentary project that explores the squatter community of Slab City, a WWII marine base in the Sonoran Desert, California. 7:30-9:30pm via Zoom. cccw.clubexpress.com

7/21 WEDNESDAY Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents Sylvia Cuenca

Quartet. Cuenca is an active drummer on the New York jazz scene. 6:30-8pm at Waterfront Park. Part of the Dobbs Ferry Summer Music Series. jazzforumarts.org

7/22 THURSDAY Music In The Air: LawnChair Theatre and Rye Arts Center present Outdoor Performance of "A Midsummer Night's Queen." This musical Shakespeare adaptation will incorporate the music of Queen. 6:30-9:30pm at Village Green, Rye. LawnChairtheatre.org Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents Justin Robinson Quartet. Robinson is a saxophonist who is influenced by Charlie Parker and Jackie McLean. 6:308pm at Lyndhurst. Part of the Sunset Jazz at Lyndhurst Concert Series. jazzforumarts.org

7/23 FRIDAY Music In The Air: Hudson River Museum presents Charlie Lagond & Friends. The musicians will perform soulful songs by Marvin Gaye, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder and more. 8pm at the museum’s Amphitheater. Part of the HRM Summer Amphitheater Series. hrm.org Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents Ashley Pezzotti Quartet. The 23-year-old musician has performed with renowned artists such as Wynton Marsalis. 6:308pm at Pierson Park, Tarrytown. Part of the Jazz at Pierson Park series. jazzforumarts.org Music In The Air: LawnChair Theatre and Rye Arts Center present Outdoor Performance of "A Midsummer Night's Queen." This musical Shakespeare adaptation will incorporate the music of Queen. Also 7/24. 6:30-9:30pm at Rye Town Park. LawnChairtheatre.org

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Untermyer Gardens Conservancy presents Jazz in Paradise, featuring the Victor LaGamma Ensemble, 7/18 (photo source: alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com)

7/24 SATURDAY Lectures: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents One Day Memoir Workshop with Susan Hodara via Zoom. This four-hour class will offer a supportive environment to discuss memoir writing, writing in class and sharing for constructive feedback. 12:30-4:30pm. writerscenter.org Lectures: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents Write an Electric Ten-Minute Play with Barbara Blatner via Zoom. Participants will write a new ten-minute play and work on a new ten-page scene from a longer piece. 12:304:30pm. writerscenter.org Theater: White Plains Performing Arts Center presents The Spouse Whisperer. Award-winning comedian Mark Cordes will deliver his critically acclaimed one-man show. 8-9:45pm. wppac.com Music In The Air: Hudson River Museum presents Museum Mini

Ball with the House of Eon. House of Eon brings vogue, complete with a DJ, commentator, vogue categories and more. 8pm at the museum’s Amphitheater. Part of the HRM Summer Amphitheater Series. hrm.org

7/25 SUNDAY Spoken Word: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents First Moves, Last Moves: A Poetry Craft Class with Rebecca Morgan Frank. Participants will read, discuss and write different modes of first and last lines in poems. 12:304:30pm via Zoom. writerscenter.org Music In The Air: LawnChair Theatre and Rye Arts Center present Outdoor Performance of "A Midsummer Night's Queen." This musical Shakespeare adaptation will incorporate the music of Queen. 6:30-9:30pm at The Armory, New Rochelle. LawnChairtheatre.org

7/26 MONDAY Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents Anita Brown Jazz Orchestra. This 17-piece ensemble employs some of the finest players in New York. 6:30-8pm at Lyndhurst. Part of the Sunset Jazz at Lyndhurst concert series. jazzforumarts.org

performance features South Indian and Korean dance. 6:30pm at City Hall Plaza Mount Vernon. Part of ArtsWestchester’s Westchester Roots summer concert series. artsw.org

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Music In The Air: Emelin Theatre and Village of Mamaroneck Music In The Air: Jazz Forum presents Rise & Shine Concerts Arts presents Leonieke Scheuble in the Park. This outdoor concert Generations of Jazz Quintet feat. will feature Westchester’s own Bill Crow. Scheuble is a gifted pianist Melanie Kraut, as she and Broadway and jazz organist who has a rare guest Ryan Bailer and her band talent for blues and jazz improvisation perform Broadway favorites and at an unusually young age. 6:30-8pm more. 7pm at Mamaroneck’s at Henry Gourdine Park, Ossining. Harbor Island Park. emelin.org Part of the Jazz at Henry Gourdine Spoken Word: Hudson Valley Park series. jazzforumarts.org Writers Center presents An Evening with Silvina López Medin, 7/27 TUESDAY Jennifer Militello, and Jennifer Music In The Air: Stewart Miller on Zoom. A virtual ArtsWestchester and the City reading by award-winning poets. of Mount Vernon present Natya Anubhava & The New York Korean 7-8:30pm. writerscenter.org Performing Arts Center. This

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for more arts events, visit artsw.org Music In The Air: LawnChair Theatre and Rye Arts Center present Outdoor Performance of "A Midsummer Night's Queen." This musical Shakespeare adaptation will incorporate the music of Queen. 6:30-9:30pm at Recreation Field, Chappaqua. LawnChairtheatre.org Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents Matt Buttermann Quartet feat. Ceren Yasaroglu. As a guitarist, Buttermann has performed with renowned artists including Clark Terry, Wynton Marsalis and others. 6:30-8pm at Pierson Park, Tarrytown. Part of the Jazz at Pierson Park series. jazzforumarts.org

7/31 SATURDAY Music In The Air: Westchester Collaborative Theater presents Parking Lot Plays. This outdoor play production will feature a group of characters engaging with their vehicles and each other in a sometimes frustrating, sometimes humorous manner. Also 8/1. 2 & 6pm at Ossining Village Parking Lot. wctheater.org

Flor de Toloache will perform at 8/18 (photo source mariachinyc.com)

Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents Ed Bettinelli & The Hudson River Cats. The funk trio combines R&B, funk, soul, and jazz. 6:30-8pm at Waterfront Park. Part of the Dobbs Ferry Summer Music Series. jazzforumarts.org

Irish ballads with elements of rock, pop and R&B. 7-8:15pm Court Street (between Main St. and Martine Ave.) in White Plains. Part of ArtsWestchester’s Westchester Roots summer concert series. artsw.org

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Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents Mayra Casales & Cocomama. Casales is considered to be one of the most versatile percussionists of her generation. 6:30-8pm at Lyndhurst. Part of the

Music In The Air: ArtsWestchester and the City of White Plains present Night in the Park: Mclean Avenue Band. The group combines traditional

Sunset Jazz at Lyndhurst concert series. Jazzforumarts.org

7/30 FRIDAY Music In The Air: Hudson River Museum presents Tango Night. Latin Grammy Award–winning bassist and composer Pedro Giraudo will be joined by singers and dancers for a tango lesson and performance. 8pm at the museum’s Amphitheater. Part of the HRM Summer Amphitheater Series. hrm.org

Music: Katonah Museum of Art presents Summer Socials: Outdoor Concert Series. An evening of drinks, food and rock music by The Shaves with art inspired by the Museum’s “Cladogram” exhibition. 6-8pm at Museum’s Marilyn M. Simpson Sculpture Garden. katonahmuseum.org Lectures: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents Midrash Workshop with Alicia Ostriker on Zoom. Participants will re-imagine Adam and Eve, then go on to more complicated tales, discovering what they can mean today. 12:304:30pm. writerscenter.org Music In The Air: Hudson River Museum presents Cocomama.

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#restartthearts The all-female group will play their own kind of swinging Latin music. 8pm at the museum’s Amphitheater. Part of the HRM Summer Amphitheater Series. hrm.org

Zummo is a session guitarist, who worked with Joe Jackson for seven years. 6:30-8pm at Waterfront Park. Part of the Dobbs Ferry Summer Music Series. jazzforumarts.org

Music In The Air: LawnChair Theatre and Rye Arts Center present Outdoor Performance of "A Midsummer Night's Queen." This musical Shakespeare adaptation will incorporate the music of Queen. Also 7/24. 6:309:30pm at Bedford Playhouse Lawn. LawnChairtheatre.org

Spoken Word: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents HVWC Prose Instructors’ Reading. Five prose instructors will read from their latest work on Zoom. 7-9pm. writerscenter.org

AUGUST 8/1 SUNDAY Lectures: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents Intuitive Recollections: A Prose Workshop with Kofi Antwi via Zoom. Writers will engage in establishing a distinct structure for prose writing. Writers will examine and discuss the text assigned. 12:30-4:30pm. writerscenter.org Music In The Air: New Rochelle Council on the Arts presents Summer Concerts at the Armory. This concert series will feature music from various artists. Sundays through 8/22. 3pm at the Armory. newrochellearts.org

8/3 TUESDAY Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents Mark Morganelli & The Jazz Forum All-Stars. Mark Morganelli, a soloist, band leader and tour guide, will celebrate Brasil with his classic new album of musical gems. 6:30-8pm at Horan’s Landing Park, Sleepy Hollow. Also 8/10, 8/17 & 8/24. jazzforumarts.org

8/4 WEDNESDAY Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents Vinnie Zummo Trio.

Music In The Air: New Rochelle Council on the Arts presents Summer Sounds Concert Series at Hudson Park. The free Wednesday night concerts will feature an eclectic lineup of bands performing August 4, 11, 18 and 25th at 7:30pm. Through 8/25. 7:30-9pm at Hudson Park Bandshell. newrochellearts.org Music In The Air: New Rochelle Council on the Arts presents Summer Sounds Concert Series. This free outdoor concert will feature music by Gentlemen of Soul. 7:30-9pm at Hudson Park Bandshell. newrochellearts.org

8/5 THURSDAY Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents Alicia Renee. As a vocalist, Renée has filled a multitude of performance roles throughout her 20+ year career. 6:30-8pm at Lyndhurst. Part of the Sunset Jazz at Lyndhurst Concert Series. jazzforumarts.org

percussionist and composer from Taiwan. 6:30-8pm at Pierson Park, Tarrytown. Part of the Jazz at Pierson Park series. jazzforumarts.org

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8/9 MONDAY Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents Vince Ector Quartet. Ector is an accomplished drummer and a lecturer of Jazz Percussion at Princeton University. 6:30-8pm at Henry Gourdine Park, Ossining. Part of the Jazz at Henry Gourdine Park series. jazzforumarts.org

Music In The Air: Hudson River Museum presents Literature to Life: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. This performance tells the story of the contemporary American 8/10 TUESDAY experience. 8pm at the museum’s Music In The Air: Amphitheater. Part of the HRM ArtsWestchester and the Summer Amphitheater Series. hrm.org City of Mount Vernon present Westchester Roots: Jomion & the 8/8 SUNDAY Uklos. This family band from Benin, Lectures: Hudson Valley Writers West Africa, combines traditional Center presents Dismantling rhythms and songs from Vodou Coloniality in Travel Writing culture with reggae, salsa and jazz. with Bani Amor via Zoom. This 6:30pm at Mount Vernon City Hall workshop will explore the history Plaza. Part of ArtsWestchester’s within the genre and provide Westchester Roots summer tools to approach travel writing. concert series. artsw.org 12:30-4:30pm. writerscenter.org

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8/6 FRIDAY Music In The Air: Hudson River Museum presents Diverse Concert Artists. The musicians will perform standard classical works and latest tunes on the top of the charts. 8pm at the museum’s Amphitheater. Part of the HRM Summer Amphitheater Series. hrm.org Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents Chien Chien Lu Quartet. Chien Lu is a jazz vibraphonist, contemporary

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for more arts events, visit artsw.org 8/14 SATURDAY Lectures: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents Beyond the Personal with Martha Collins via Zoom. Collins will discuss poems that extend beyond personal experience and into material that involves research or current or recent events. 12:30-4:30pm. writerscenter.org Music In The Air: Hudson River Museum presents Daria Grace & The Pre-War Ponies. The band will perform their repertoire inspired by the 20s, 30s and 40s, along with music from 70s and 80s. 8pm at the museum’s Amphitheater. Part of the HRM Summer Amphitheater Series. hrm.org

8/11 WEDNESDAY Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents Steve Sandberg Quartet feat. Zach Brock. Sandberg is an Emmy Award-nominated composer, pianist and teaching artist who specializes in creative piano. 6:30-8pm at Waterfront Park. Part of the Dobbs Ferry Summer Music Series. jazzforumarts.org Spoken Word: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents An Evening with Jennifer Jean, Barbara Ras, and Heidi Seaborn via Zoom. Three award-winning feminist poets will read from their new collections and answer questions on craft during a virtual Q&A. 7-8:30pm. writerscenter.org Music In The Air: New Rochelle Council on the Arts presents Summer Sounds Concert Series at Hudson Park. This outdoor concert will feature music by Ladies Day

Music In The Air: ArtsWestchester and the Village of Sleepy Hollow present Dia De Cultura Ecuatoriana. An afternoon of Ecuadorian music, dance, food Conrad Tao, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, 7/15 (photo credit: Brantley Gutierrez) and craft, along with presentations on traditional Ecuadorian costumes Jazz Ensemble. 7:30-9pm at Hudson soul-filled classics. 7-8:15pm Court and the indigenous Kitchwa Park Bandshell. newrochellearts.org Street (between Main St. and language. 3-8pm at Barnhart Martine Ave.) in White Plains. Part of Park. Part of Con Edison's Arts 8/12 THURSDAY ArtsWestchester’s Westchester Roots Al Fresco series. artsw.org summer concert series. artsw.org Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents The Jay Hoggard 8/18 WEDNESDAY Quartet. Vibraphonist Jay Hoggard’s 8/13 FRIDAY Music In The Air: Emelin Theatre repertoire represents blues, bop and Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts and Village of Mamaroneck ballads with original innovations. presents Gilberto “Pulpo” Colon, presents Rise & Shine Concerts 6:30-8pm at Lyndhurst. Part of Jr. Latin Jazz. The pianist, composer in the Park. This outdoor concert the Sunset Jazz at Lyndhurst and band leader will lead this outdoor will feature music by the allConcert Series. jazzforumarts.org concert. 6:30-8pm at Pierson Park, female Mariachi band Flor de Tarrytown. Part of the Jazz at Pierson Film: Irvington Theater presents Toloache. 7pm at Mamaroneck’s Sunset Cinema: “Gimme Shelter”. Park series. jazzforumarts.org Harbor Island Park. emelin.org This in-person, outdoor film series will Music In The Air: Hudson River Spoken Word: Hudson Valley screen a documentary that chronicles Museum presents Casplash. The Writers Center presents An the tumultuous final weeks of the group will perform classic calypso Evening of Prose (via Zoom). Rolling Stones’ 1969 United States and soca music from Trinidad and Authors Paisley Rekdal and tour. 7:30-10:30pm at Main Street Tobago, Jamaican reggae music and Carol Edgarian will present a School Lawn. irvingtontheater.com old-school Motown and R&B hits. virtual reading of their work. 8pm at the Amphitheater. Part of the Music In The Air: 7-8:30pm. writerscenter.org HRM Summer Amphitheater Series. ArtsWestchester and the City of Music In The Air: New Rochelle hrm.org White Plains present Base Camp Council on the Arts presents R&B. This R&B band performs

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#restartthearts Summer Sounds Concert Series at Hudson Park. This outdoor performance will feature music by Carolos Jiminez Mambo Dulcet. 7:30-9pm at Hudson Park Bandshell. newrochellearts.org

Ecuadorian and Mexican family Amphitheater. Part of the HRM Summer Amphitheater Series. hrm.org band. 6:30-8pm at Bethany Arts Community. Part of Con Edison's Music In The Air: Peekskill Film Arts Al Fresco series. artsw.org Festival presents The Peekskill

Film Festival. This two-day event will feature an outdoor screening Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts of avant-garde short films with live discussions, food and drinks. presents Seth Kibel Kleztet. The woodwind specialist has worked with Also 8/21. 7-10am at Hudson some of the best bands in jazz, swing Valley Center for Contemporary Art. peekskillfilmfestival.org and more. 6:30-8pm at Waterfront Park. Part of the Dobbs Ferry Summer Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Music Series. jazzforumarts.org Arts presents Nanny Assis

8/19 THURSDAY Music In The Air: ArtsWestchester and the Village of Sleepy Hollow present Performing Families: The Mayor Four & the PhtahShabazz Wisdrum Orchestra. This performance explores kinship, tradition and the arts with Colombian jazz and West African dance and drumming. 6-7:30pm at Horan's Landing. Part of Con Edison's Arts Al Fresco series. artsw.org

Brazilian Birthday Bash. The Brazilian drummer, percussionist and singer-songwriter is a master of Brazilian jazz, Afro-Brazilian music and other popular sounds from his homeland. 6:30-8pm at Pierson Park, Tarrytown. Part of the Jazz at Pierson Park series. jazzforumarts.org

8/21 SATURDAY

Music: Katonah Museum of Art presents Summer Socials: Outdoor Concert Series Saturdays. An evening of live music by Blonde Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts Ambition and artmaking inspired by the Museum’s exhibition “Cladogram: presents Scott Robinson Quartet. 2ND KMA International Juried The jazz multi-instrumentalist is Biennial.” 6-8pm at Museum’s best known for his work on multiple Marilyn M. Simpson Sculpture saxophones. 6:30-8pm at Lyndhurst. Garden. katonahmuseum.org Part of the Sunset Jazz at Lyndhurst Concert Series. jazzforumarts.org Lectures: Hudson Valley Writers

8/20 FRIDAY Spoken Word: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents Open Mic (via Zoom). A virtual opportunity to share talents in a comfortable space. 7:30-9pm. writerscenter.org Music In The Air: Hudson River Museum presents Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra. The group will perform a selection of pieces that reflect the colorful quilts in the Museum’s current exhibition “Wall Power.” 8pm at the museum’s

Center presents The Art of Voice with Claire Jimenez via Zoom. This workshop will explore the work of fiction writers such as Grace Paley and Toni Cade Bambara, and examine what tools are needed to create strong voices in stories. 12:30-4:30pm. writerscenter.org Music In The Air: ArtsWestchester and Bethany Arts Community present Performing Families: Inti Andino & Mariachi Sol Mixteco. This performance celebrates the bonds of music and dance with an

8/23 MONDAY Lectures: Color Camera Club of Westchester presents Abandoned America with Matthew Christopher. Christopher will take audiences on a journey through some of America’s ruins, from abandoned prisons and asylums to the remains of forgotten neighborhoods. 7:309:30pm. cccw.clubexpress.com Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents Natalie Forteza Trio. The singer has a soulful voice that summons emotion through layers of Alt-Soul, Indie, Pop and World Music. 6:30-8pm at Henry Gourdine Park, Ossining. Part of the Jazz at Henry Gourdine Park series. jazzforumarts.org

8/24 TUESDAY Music In The Air: ArtsWestchester and the City of Mount Vernon present Westchester Roots: The Jaliya Kafo Ensemble with Salieu Suso & Ebrima Jassy. The family ensemble will perform traditional Gambian kora (harp) and balafon music from West Africa. 6:30pm at Mount Vernon City Hall Plaza. Part of ArtsWestchester’s

Westchester Roots summer concert series. artsw.org

8/25 WEDNESDAY Music In The Air: New Rochelle Council on the Arts presents Summer Sounds Concert Series. This outdoor concert will feature music by Sway. 7:30-9pm at Hudson Park Bandshell. newrochellearts.org Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents Christine Chanel & The Roster. The soul singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist performs rhythm, blues and pop to funk and jazz. 6:30-8pm at Waterfront Park. Part of the Dobbs Ferry Summer Music Series. jazzforumarts.org

8/27 FRIDAY Music In The Air: Jazz Forum Arts presents Austin Day & B-Side Five. The hard-bop jazz quintet will perform lesser known works in the hard-bop genre. 6:30-8pm at Pierson Park, Tarrytown. Part of the Jazz at Pierson Park series. jazzforumarts.org

8/28 SATURDAY Theater: White Plains Performing Arts Center presents Jukebox Hero. Tony and Grammy Awardwinning Broadway performer John Lloyd Young will perform classic hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s. 8-9:45pm. wppac.com

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EXHIBITIONS, CLASSES AND ONGOING EVENTS Arc Stages will present SummerStage, an in-person camp program for ages 5-18 this summer. Classes include Acting Technique, Choreography, Improv & Theater Games, Stage Combat, Music and Vocal Technique and more. A 4-week Teen Intensive conservatory program will also offer professional training from actors and directors with extensive experience in the business. The skills learned in all these classes will be incorporated into the creation of musical theatre shows that will be performed at the culmination of each respective section. ArtsWestchester presents Together apART: Creating During COVID, an in-person and online exhibition that reflects individual contemplations on the year of the pandemic (IN PERSON). The show will be on view through August 1. Gallery hours: Wed-Fri & Sun: 12-5pm, Saturday 12-6pm. The organization also offers ArtsMobile activities, Teen Tuesdays & Thursdays program and more.

Clay Art Center will offer half and full-day summer clay camps for kids aged 6-15 on July 6 through September 3 (IN PERSON). The programs will focus on wheel throwing, hand-building and sculpture. The Center is also open for on-site visits and open studio sessions by appointment, and offers virtual classes, artist lectures and demonstrations. Color Camera Club of Westchester will be presenting photographic programs via Zoom. The club, in conjunction with Croton Council of the Arts, is presenting the virtual exhibit, "Visions During Lockdown," featuring photographs that were either taken during the pandemic or photographs that express the feelings of the photographer about being in lockdown. Colorcameraclub.com Copland House’s virtual performance and conversation series, UNDERSCORED, continues to offer premieres, revivals and classics by American composers. Downtown Music at Grace is broadcasting its noon concerts of chamber music and a variety of genres on its YouTube page.

Bedford Playhouse’s Virtual Playhouse brings a selection of interactive programs, from comedies to environmental documentaries, author talks, weekly trivia for kids and more. Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts' grounds will be open and free to the public Fridays through Sundays through October 10. Visitors can discover site- specific installations, part of an annual exhibition of sound art called “Sonic Innovations,” from Friday to Sunday. Live-streamed concerts and past performances by worldrenowned artists are also available on youtube.com/caramoor. Center for the Digital Arts at Westchester Community College will host a remote Summer Youth Arts Technology program this JulyAugust. The STEAM program focuses on the hybridization of art and science and develops critical creative thinking. The Center also offers digital arts education, including web development, 2D/3D animation, digital video and more. Interested students should contact Dr. Sherry Mayo at sherry.mayo@sunywcc.edu or 914-6067385. • 3D Animation for Teens: July 12-22 at 9:30am-2pm, July 26-Aug. 5 at 9:30am-2pm • Digital Painting & Drawing for Children: July 12-22 at 12-2pm, July 26-Aug. 5 at 2:30-4:30pm • Filmmaking for Teens: July 12-22, 2:30-4:30pm, July 26-Aug. 5 at 2:30-4:30pm For more programs at the Center for the Digital Arts, click here. Daydreaming by Richard Coico, on view at Oak and Oil, on view through 8/20 (photo courtesy of Oak and Oil)

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#restartthearts Emelin Theatre is presenting a diverse roster of virtual events, including musical concerts and film screenings as part of its Film Club. Greenburgh Arts and Culture Committee will host its Kids Short Story Connection series of Zoom writing workshops. Young writers aged 10-17 will work in a virtual, roundtable setting to develop their creativity, improve old stories and write new ones. For more information, contact Sarah Bracey White, (914) 6821574 or via email at bracey0114@aol.com. The Ground Glass presents The Written Word, an online exhibition featuring photographs that expresses and interprets the written media in daily lives. The group’s online photography exhibition, Abstractions, is also still on view. Thegroundglass.org Hammond Museum has extended its Artist Members Virtual Gallery, featuring the works of the museum’s members through June 3, 2022. For a complete list of programs and workshops, visit hammondmuseum.org. Harrison Public Library will present From Seeds to Blooms, an exhibition by Annabel Romero and Layer By Layer, a virtual exhibit by Judith Weber. The library also hosts virtual workshops for teens and adults via Zoom, online book clubs, yoga classes for adults and more. For a complete list of programs, virtual classes and workshops, visit harrisonpl.org/events/harrison. Hoff-Barthelson Music School offers a virtual Master Class Series, which consists of class coaching by guest artists, world-class musicians and educators. Hudson River Museum presents Border Cantos | Sonic Border, a collaboration between photographer Richard Misrach and sculptor and composer Guillermo Galindo that addresses the humanitarian situation at the wall between the U.S. and Mexico (IN PERSON). Also on view: Librado Romero (IN PERSON) and Landscape Art & Virtual Travel: Highlights from the Collections of the HRM and Art Bridges (IN PERSON). Museum Hours: Thurs-Sun: 12–5pm. Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art is reopened by appointment, with an expanded exhibition of How We Live. Virtual tours, and an in-depth Sculpture Trail Walk are available on the Museum’s website. Hours: Thursday-Saturday by appointment. • Climbing the Walls - A Virtual Theater, Poetry and Image Project in collaboration with Studio Theater in Exile: On view now • Writing the Walls, original poetry in response to the art works in How We Live, in collaboration with Studio Theater in Exile: Ongoing

County Executive George Latimer, White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach, Ginsberg Development Companies Founder and Principal Martin Ginsberg and ArtsWestchester CEO Janet Langsam (photo credit: John Vecchiolla)

Ginsburg Development Companies (GDC) recently had a ribbon-cutting to unveil its new art-inspired rental project, “1 Martine at City Square” in White Plains. GDC worked with ArtsWestchester on the art commissions for the City Square development. The lobby features murals by Raymond Saá and the ground floor boasts a 20,000 sq. ft. gallery that will soon be open to the public. This 1 Martine Avenue project is part of GDC’s undertaking to transform the former Westchester Financial Center into “City Square,” a new mixed-use center that also includes 50 Main Street, where an 18-foot monumental sculpture is being installed, in addition to a restaurant and retail space along Main Street and the creation of a private open-space park on the roof deck of the parking garage that connects the buildings.

Hudson Valley Writers Center will present free readings throughout the month. A series of classes and readings, all online, are open for registration. • Open Write via Zoom (Writers Group): July 10 & August 8 at 7:30pm • Six-Week Hybrid Workshop with Chris Campanioni via Zoom: July 12-August 16 at 6:30pm • A Poetry Workshop for Beginners and Others with Suzanne Cleary via Zoom: July 12-August 16 at 6:30pm

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Students in a recent class at Music Conservatory of Westchester (photo credit: Steven Schnur)

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Jacob Burns Film Center offers in-person screenings and continues to screen new releases and repertory films in its VirtualScreening Room. Jazz Forum Arts continues its Jazz Forum @ Home series of concerts that are live-streamed on Facebook Live every Saturday at 7pm, and Jitterbugs @ Home, which provides online jazz classes for kids aged 2-5. John Jay Homestead's site offers interactive activities, such as children’s projects, a virtual tour and downloadable worksheets on its website. Johnjayhomestead.org

Katonah Museum of Art is displaying Still/Live, an exhibition that explores how contemporary artists working in photography, video, and new media are reimagining the genre of still life (IN PERSON). Admission is by advance reservation. Hours: Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm, and Sun: 12-5pm. Lyndhurst Mansion offers Daily Grounds Passes and weekend landscape tours through August 29 (IN PERSON). The mansion also offers virtual offerings, such as 360-degree tours and online exhibitions. • Gardens and Grounds Tour: Fridays Sundays through August 29 at 10:30am, 11:30am & 12:30pm • Hudson River Views Tour: Fridays-Sundays through August 29 at 11am, 12pm & 1pm

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#restartthearts Neuberger Museum of Art is open to the public and presents several exhibitions of works from the museum’s collections. Pre-recorded 20-minute guided meditations are available on its website, as well as weekly art-related projects and activities for kids. • Lesley Dill’s “Rush,” a site responsive work: On view through December 24, 2021 • African Art and Culture exhibition: Ongoing • Then and Now: Modern and Contemporary Selections exhibition: Ongoing Oak & Oil Gallery will display Painting with Fire, featuring encaustic works by Richard Coico on July 10-August 17 (IN PERSON). The artist uses birch panels as his canvas, and fire as his brush. Recent Works by Linda Puiatti is also on view through July 6. Her new ethereal abstract paintings will be showcased alongside her representational works of landscapes, barns, sky and waterways. The Play Group Theatre will host in-person summer camp programs for students ages 4-17. The program will offer 1-4 week classes in Musical Theatre, On Camera, Shakespeare, Design/Tech, Playwriting/ Playmaking, Sketch Comedy, Improv and more. Pelham Art Center will present its annual student exhibition on July 10-August 14. This exhibition will feature new work created within the past year by the Center’s talented students. The Center also offers a series of virtual studio visits and workshops. Pelham’s The Picture House offers film screenings via its virtual cinema and continues its Education at Home program, which presents short films with discussion questions and activities for students of any grade level. The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College’s online offerings include a range of live, recorded and curated events, education and entertainment. The Rye Arts Center will present Summer Musical Theater Workshops, during which students aged 8-13 learn scenes, songs and simple choreography from Broadway and Disney productions. A presentation is held on Friday evenings for students’ families. The Center also offers in-person and virtual classes in drawing, painting, ceramics and more. • Summer Musical Theater Workshops: Aladdin (July 26 - 30), Descendants (Aug. 2-6), Moana (Aug. 9-13), Willy Wonka ( Aug. 16-20) • Rye’sAbove, a public art collaboration with The Rotary Club of Rye: Ongoing

The Schoolhouse Theater presents a series of Zoom Matinees each week on most Fridays at 1pm. The theater’s Pandemic Players read live from some of the world's best-known playwrights and authors. Zoom Matinees each week give viewers a taste of a live stage performance from the obscure, Vieux Carré by Tennessee Williams, to the mainstream, Sylvia by A.R. (Pete) Gurney. Steffi Nossen School of Dance offers a wide array of SummerDance Camps and Intensives for a variety of ages, levels and disciplines. Camps and Intensives are offered in Creative Movement, Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater and Composition. Beginning on July 11 through August 19, the school will also offer Young Movers outdoor dance classes for parents and toddlers, along with children aged 3-5 at Greenburgh Nature Center. steffinossen.org Taconic Opera’s New York Opera Conservatory (NYOC) will offer in-person opera performances of Lucia di Lammermoor and The Pearl Fishers at the Presbyterian Church of Mt. Kisco. Each performance will include the complete opera and is semi-staged. Dates: July 6, July 8-10 at 7pm and August 10-14 at 7pm. Tarrytown Music Hall “Night In With the Music Hall” series continues with weekly livestream concerts via its Facebook and YouTube pages. Westchester Children’s Museum has opened to the public. Additional details on health and wellness protocols are available online. White Plains Performing Arts Center presents its annual Summer Theatre Academy, a professional theatre training program for young actors. The program’s camps, which range from one to three weeks, will give students the chance to shine in new Broadway hits and beloved musical theatre classics. White Plains Public Library webpage also provides online resources for families.

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