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R Rose Associates, the New York City-based developer that is active in Westchester with two projects having broken ground and a third getting close to moving off the drawing boards, is examining how Covid has affected tenants’ needs for amenities, apartment layouts and use of common areas. “Where previously you saw movie rooms, screen-

ing rooms, I see less of that and more coworking space. It could be pods where you can have privacy if you need to have a phone call,” Marc Ehrlich, Rose’s chief investment officer, told the Business Journal. “We’re definitely focused on outdoor space and making sure in our new developments that the outdoor space is not relegated to just seasonal. We’re looking at putting in heaters, space heaters and making it more comfortable so it can be used more yearround.” Ehrlich said that people now want a better lifework balance at home and Rose has factored that into its offerings. They’re also looking at technology needs

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The big question is always, ‘When?’” So said Ted Taylor, president of Sportech Venues, about the details of his firm’s arrangement with the Connecticut Lottery Corp. to be a part of the state’s sports betting

future. Announced Aug. 13, the agreement with the CLC allows Sportech to offer sports betting at its 10 OTB locations, including Bobby V’s in Stamford and Winners in Norwalk. The “when” revolves around the NFL, by far the preferred pastime for the sports bettor. According to the American Gaming

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n July 2008, Mike Geller was working at a photography safari camp in Botswana’s Kalahari Desert — the Greenwich native had walked away from a career in advertising and celebrity event marketing and was pursuing an extreme change of scenery while considering the next chapter in his life. As luck would have it, inspiration came when and where he least expected — inside a Botswanan supermarket. “I went to the supermarket and saw that all the food there was better than here,” he said. “I couldn’t understand why.” Geller returned to the U.S. and took a job at the Blue Hill at Stone Farm restaurant in Pocantico Hills, where he started to learn about food sourcing. He realized that local sourcing was the secret to the freshness in the Botswanan supermarkets — unlike the American stores that deal with a lengthy supply chain, the African grocers sourced their inventory locally, thus ensuring a greater degree of freshness in the food. For Geller, this realization » MIKE’S ORGANIC DELIVERY

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Shipyard sues Upper Nyack for $8M over ‘retaliatory’ noise law BY BILL HELTZEL

dispute, the complaint states, the shipyard relocated the crane to a barge on the Hudson, “over which the village has no authority.” On July 17, the village enacted a law that restricts use of heavy equipment to two hours, followed by at least a halfhour of no work, and limits weekday operations to 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the lawsuit states, regardless of the level of noise produced by the equipment. The shipyard had been operating 12 hours a day, so the law in effect restricts work and prevents “lawful use of the new crane.” The intent of the law, according to a flyer published by the village, is to counteract “disturbing or excessive sound” that is a “detriment to the public health.”

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orth River Shipyard is suing the village of Upper Nyack for $8 million over a noise law it says will cripple the business. Graefe and Sons Corp. and Van Houten Holding Corp., owners of the business and property, accused the village of violating constitutional rights to due process and free speech. The complaint was filed last month in Rockland Supreme Court and moved on Aug. 6 to U.S. District Court, White Plains. Upper Nyack Mayor Karen Tarapata declined to comment on the charges, in an email message, but went on to say that she had never seen Ken Graefe, the owner, at the many public meetings held during the three years the village spent on developing the noise law. “He and I did speak once outside village hall about the law before it was passed,” she said. “He shook my hand and said he could abide by its provisions. So I don’t get it.” North River Shipyard is two miles north of the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge and next to houses in the Van Houten’s Landing Historic District. The shipyard was founded in the 1790s by John Van Houten. Sloops, schooners and steamboats were built there, according to the village’s 2020 Comprehensive Plan. Under Julius Petersen, who ran the business in the 1900s, motor yachts were built for the wealthy. During World Wars I and II, Petersen’s Boatyard built boats for the military. Then for many years, the shipyard stored and repaired pleasure boats. Graefe bought the business in 2010 and shifted the emphasis to repairing large commercial vessels, such as Circle Line cruise ships, as well as building docks. The village planning board approved Graefe’s plans, the lawsuit states, and found no “significant negative impact on adjacent uses or properties.” In 2015, the village granted a special permit for fixing runways to accommodate a 400-ton mobile crane for hoisting boats. The planning board imposed a condition: sounds from the shipyard’s equipment should not exceed 80 decibels at the residential property line. In 2018, when work began on assembling the crane, Roy Wanamaker, the village building and fire inspector, ordered the work to stop until a new site plan was submitted and a special permit issued, according to the lawsuit. The shipyard, village and an environmental group contested the company’s rights in several legal actions, from 2018 through 2020. Rather than continuing to litigate the

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The village’s 2020 Comprehensive Plan noted that the shipyard has become more industrial. It called for new standards for noise, lighting, odors, debris, air quality and impact on river views to maintain harmony with the homes in Van Houten’s Landing Historic District. The lawsuit claims that the village’s actions are meant as retaliation against the shipyard for asserting its property rights in previous court actions. The complaint states, without citing evidence, that the village’s actions were directed by Deputy Mayor Michael Esmay, who lives in the historic district. New City attorney Donald S. Tracy represents the shipyard. White Plains attorneys Deanna L. Collins and Lewis R. Silverman represent the village.

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Yonkers power plant project switches on new phase BY PETER KATZ pkatz@westfairinc.com

project that would convert the former Glenwood Power Plant building in Yonkers into an office building and banquet and catering facility has entered a new phase with the filing of materials to open an environmental review with the Yonkers Planning Board. The project applicant is The Plant Powerhouse LLC, which gives an address on West 11th Street in Manhattan. The power plant at 45 Water Grant Road was completed in 1906 and provided electricity for the New York Central Railroad. The railroad ran the plant for 30 years until 1936 after it became clear to the railroad that it would be cheaper to buy electricity than to produce it. The railroad sold the power plant to the Yonkers Electric Light and Power Co., which itself was taken over by Con Edison. The plant at first burned coal to create the heat used in the generation process, then was converted to burn oil. Con Ed kept the plant in service until 1963, after which much of the generating equipment was sold for scrap. The utility unsuccessfully tried for several years to sell the power plant property along with an accessory substation that still was in use converting electricity from Con Ed’s alternating current network to direct current at the proper voltage to run the trains. In the late 1970s, contractor Ken Capolino bought the site for use as a storage facility for his construction company. In 2007, RMEI Cos. proposed a $250 million development for the site that would have included 350 apartments in a 25-story tower. The plan was dropped. According to documents on file with the Westchester County Clerk’s Office, on Dec. 20, 2012, the site was bought from Capolino and Glenwood Equities by Glenwood POH LLC in Yonkers for a consideration of $3.1 million. By March 2015, Glenwood POH LLC no longer was showing a Yonkers address but had the same West 11th Street address in Manhattan as the Plant Powerhouse LLC and The Goren Group headed by Lela Goren, the person leading the current proposal for the power plant. On March 13, 2015, the

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power plant property was transferred from Glenwood POH LLC to The Plant Powerhouse LLC. Documents indicate that the consideration was zero dollars. Goren, in 2014, through the entity Plant Manor LLC, bought Alder Manor, a mansion on North Broadway in Yonkers that had been built in 1912 by financier and researcher William Boyce Thompson. She has been leading a restoration project for that property. A two-phase restoration project is proposed for the power plant site. The first phase would include renovating the three buildings that make up the power plant into a mixed-use facility, building a new parking garage in the southern portion of the city’s Trevor Park, building a new walkway to connect the garage to the power plant and building a pedestrian bridge over the Metro-North Railroad tracks. The finished mixed-use office and banquet and catering facility would encompass 157,047 square feet. The Rotary Building would have 36,633 square feet of office space plus 3,022 square feet of space for mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment. Turbine Hall would have 28,021 square feet of banquet and catering space and 8,858 square feet of offices. The Smokestack Building and Coal Tower would have 4,292 square feet of catering and banquet space, 61,255 square feet of office space and 14,966 square feet for mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment. The proposed parking garage would have three levels and a total of 506 spaces. “The proposed renovation would transform this historic building into a center for resiliency with co-working space, business incubators, maker spaces, and a grand convening space for events, workshops, public art, and gatherings that engage entrepreneurs, innovators, scientists, artists, youth and government engaged with climate solutions,” the project’s Environmental Assessment Form submission said. The developer said that a second phase of the project could include a marina, waterfront walkway and additional improvements to the city’s JFK Park. It did not promise that there actually would be a second phase. “Phase 2 is not mandated by Phase 1 nor is Phase 1 reliant on FCBJ

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Rendering of the powerplant. Phase 2. Phase 2 would be covered by a separate review if and when it occurs,” the developer said. The developer said that it plans to be working “with the State Historic Preservation Office and the National Park Service to achieve Federal and State Historic Tax Credits to help subsidize the redevelopment costs.” The developer already has received at least two state grants from Empire Sate Development totaling $2 million and is requesting support from the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency. The site is in the state’s brownfield cleanup program. New water and sewer lines would be needed to upgrade existing capacity. The plant is near MetroNorth’s Glenwood station so people could ride the train to get there, although currently not all trains on the Hudson Line stop at

Glenwood. Motorists could reach the power plant by driving down JFK Memorial Drive to a new connection that would be built leading to a drop-off area. They then could drive up to the new garage, park and use a new walkway and the planned pedestrian bridge over the train tracks to get back to the power plant. In addition to completing the environmental review, the developer is asking Yonkers for site plan approval for Phase 1 of the proposal, street mapping to provide legal access to the plant from JFK Memorial Park, zoning variances and discontinuance (alienation) of part of Trevor Park as parkland so that the parking garage can be constructed. There previously had been community opposition to building a garage in Trevor Park. The developer then proposed building it in

JFK Park, which also received a lot of pushback. The developer now points out, “The portion of Trevor Park where the parking garage is proposed to be located is currently unused by the public and is fenced off from the active portion of Trevor Park.” A financial analysis prepared for the developer by Tina Lund, principal of the firm Urbanomics Inc., noted that the investment in the project would be $159.4 million. The report said that if the first year of operation of the facility was 2023, over the next 20 years it would produce $15.6 million in tax revenues for the city and the Yonkers schools and $2.4 million for the county. The analysis quoted figures from the Lela Goren Group’s pro forma calculations that the first-year revenues would be $5,268,785 and the project would attract 530 office jobs.

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was his equivalent of an a-ha moment. “I wanted to start a business that would directly bridge the gap between consumers and small local farmers,” he recalled. In 2009, Geller began Mike’s Organic Delivery from his parents’ Greenwich home, with the mission of offering a home delivery service of organic grocery items sourced from regional farms and vendors. However, Geller got off to a rocky start when he tried to build relationships with the area’s farms. “When I first started my organic, I thought, ‘Well, this is kind of easy — I want to buy things and farmers grow things to sell,” he said. “I started calling up farmers and the first five or six farmers said ‘no’ to me, and I couldn’t understand why. The reason was because farmers do not just throw a bunch of beet seeds out in the field and say, ‘Well, I hope they grow — and if they do, we’ll see how many we have.’ They want to know where their food is going.” After securing relations with farmers willing to take a chance on Geller’s startup, he began building his business in the Greenwich area, averaging nine deliveries a week that he made using his Nissan Pathfinder. Twelve years later, Geller has a 15-person workforce, averages 500 deliveries a week, operates a warehouse and adjacent retail store in Stamford and is planning to open a grocery store in Greenwich in 2022. His home-focused service has expanded to include schools, restaurants and corporate accounts, with customers ordering their groceries through Geller’s website. Ninety percent of the produce sold

through his service is sourced from small organic farms within an 80-mile radius of his Stamford operations, and some merchandise comes from outside organic farms in California. He also has a contract with an American Indian tribe in the Pacific Northwest that provides wild-caught salmon. Geller acknowledged the complaints that many consumers are now making about the rising cost of food, but he pointed out this is a systemic problem that predated the current inflationary uptick. “Small organic farmers are not subsidized,” he explained. “It is inherently more expensive to grow food the way that they’re doing it — a cow takes 18 months to be raised with them and 12 months to be raised in a commercial setting, so the organic farmers are paying for those six months, right? “We do this unusual thing in this country,” he said. “We go to a grocery store, we see a pound of ground beef for $1.99 and we say that’s a great deal. But if you went to a Mercedes dealership and saw a car for $1,000, your first question might be ‘What’s wrong with the car?’ We don’t prioritize food financially.” Geller said the mission of his company is “to connect people to their food, explain the value of the food to them, why it’s important to support that system and then they should make whatever decisions work for them. Financially, morally, convenience-wise, eating is a personal choice as voting. I need to give that farmer the price that they need for their dozen eggs or their pound of tomatoes, because without them there is no Mike’s

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Organic. So, our pricing is really fair and comparable to what you would see for the products that are out there.” Geller confided that his ability to keep his business operational during the Covid-19 pandemic proved to be an economic lifesaver for many of his vendors. “I had over 30 farmers last year tell me they would have lost their farm without Mike’s Organic Delivery,” he said. “Restaurants closed, and if you’re a farmer raising chickens and selling them to a restaurant and, overnight, they say, ‘We’re closed for the foreseeable future,’ what are you doing with your 80

chickens a week? We really stepped in for a lot of these farms as a lifeline.” Today, Geller believes that he truly answered the question that puzzled him during his Botswana residency. “In 12 years of doing this, the way I look at food it has changed so dramatically,” he said. “It is not this inanimate object wrapped in plastic that you buy at the store. There’s a story behind every piece of food and person behind that, as well. By doing what we’ve done, it’s enabled us to hear and learn those stories and share them with people. I always think of us as an ambassador for the farmers.”

Insuring my Muscle Car As we get older we tend to latch on to things that will make us happy and amuse us in our spare time. For many of us it is that special classic or antique car that is rarely used and is taken care of as if it were one’s first born. This includes those beasts of the 1960s such as the GTO or that over horse-powered Chevy that gets rubber in all four gears — commonly referred to as “Muscle cars.” Chances are these vehicles are not our everyday car and as long as you have a boring “regular car” for your daily use, these special collectibles can probably be insured separately through a specialty insurance carrier. I insure my 1950 Plymouth Woodie with Chubb’s Classic Car program at a fraction of the cost of a regular auto policy. The reason why these policies are so inexpensive is that the insurance company is convinced that usage will be minimal and the owner will take special care in maintaining and protecting the vehicle. Most companies that insure older collectibles have restrictions such as adult drivers only and no commuting to work. The vehicles also have to be garaged on a regular basis. An alternative to insuring separately is to place the insurance on the family auto policy and “laying up” the classic car during the winter. The separate policy is better, however, so on that particularly balmy winter afternoon one can rev up the Porsche and feel the wind in one’s hair without calling up your agent to add it back on to the policy. For more information on this topic and other insurance matters contact Guy Hatfield at ghatfield@hatfieldinsuranceagency.com or (203) 256-5660.

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Rose Associates— walk through the common areas,” Ehrlich said. “Previously everyone focused on whether they had enough internet speed in their apartments. Now we’re trying to make sure that carries throughout.” Ehrlich said that Rose Associates manages 20,000 units in the New York metro area with an ownership stake in 3,000 of those units. “We manage for all sorts of individual investors and it ranges from the well-known institutional investors to other family owners. One of the things we always take great pride in is that other real estate companies and families that are active in commercial space turn to us for their residential needs,” Ehrlich said. “We believe the value of the properties exceeds $15 billion for what we have under management. It’s probably close to 20 million square feet.” David Rose and his brother Samuel founded Rose Associates Inc. in 1928 and grew the firm to become a significant force in New York City real estate ownership, construction and management. The Rose family is known for its philanthropic support of such institutions as Lincoln Center, the New York Public Library and Yale University. Today, Rose Associates is headed by Amy Rose, president and CEO. According to the company she is responsible for “managing the company, formulating and executing long-term strategies, sourcing new business, capital and investments, and driving the company’s focus on acquiring and adapting high-quality assets.” Two of Rose’s Westchester projects, 440 Hamilton Ave. in White Plains and 57 Alexander St. in Yonkers, have broken ground. The third, the planned redevelopment of the former United Hospital site in Port Chester, is under review by the village.

The former AT&T building at 440 Hamilton Ave. in White Plains is being converted to house 255 apartments and the adjacent parking lot at 32-40 Barker Ave. will have a new building with 213 apartments and a 575-space garage. A funding package recently was put into place that includes a senior construction loan of more than $134 million from Pacific Western Bank and an equity investment of more than $47 million from Square Mile Capital. “We’re taking away basically everything in the building. The superstructure remains the same. We’re putting a new exterior on the building,” Ehrlich said about the AT&T building. “The inside of the building is already gutted out.” Ehrlich said they found remnants on the

ground floor and in the basement from the production of Steven Spielberg’s movie “The Post,” which was filmed in White Plains in 2017 with many interior scenes shot at 440 Hamilton Ave. In Yonkers, Rose is constructing a new apartment building on a site that formerly was home to the Altman Stage Lighting Co. at 57 Alexander St. There will be 440 apartments in the project with parking for 443 vehicles along with 25,000 square feet of open space. Public access to the Hudson River will be provided by the developer. Ehrlich said that they have finished driving piles at the site in Yonkers and are dealing with environmental remediation and have not run into any problems. “In under two years from now both of

those buildings should be open,” Ehrlich said. “Right now, we have five active developments, three in Westchester and two in New York City. We’re committed long-term to Westchester County. We like Westchester County and I don’t think we would have set up an office there if we didn’t feel there was more that can be done.” Rose and BedRock Real Estate Partners LLC have proposed redeveloping the former United Hospital site in Port Chester with a multifamily housing component of 775 residential units, a 120-room hotel, 18,159 square feet of street-level space for commercial, retail and restaurant uses, 1,020 parking spaces and a half-acre of open space that the multifamily buildings would surround. Ehrlich said that in 2015, Rose Associates adopted a strategy of looking for transit-oriented development projects and was attracted to Westchester because municipalities appeared to be receptive to development and Metro-North Railroad was upgrading its service. “We built a team focused on Westchester County and now have an office with about 10 people in White Plains,” Ehrlich said, adding that they may expand the White Plains staff. “We’re approaching our 100th year anniversary,” Ehrlich said. “There was a period of time when we developed office buildings from Washington, D.C., to Boston, but we’re committed to the New York metro area now. We see continued growth. We do have to evolve. “Traditionally real estate is a slower adapter but we’re constantly evaluating our portfolio, what needs to be changed, what needs to be enhanced. The last year-and-ahalf has forced us to really think about how people want to live in their apartments and in their communities.”

Sportech venues totaled $90.7 million last year, compared with $137.1 million in 2019, as Covid-19 took its toll. Taylor allowed that betting on the NFL, NBA and other major leagues would represent a significant increase in revenues, though he declined to provide an estimate. “We see this as being a good thing for us, and a good thing for the state,” he said. “I think Connecticut will be best-in-class because you’re going to have three competitors in the marketplace — retail, the casinos and the lottery. That’s just going to benefit the customers.” As for expanding Sportech’s Connecticut footprint, Taylor noted that the legislation grants the CLC the right to operate up to 15 retail sports-betting locations, including one in Bridgeport. Earlier this year, Taylor told the Business Journal that his company was considering building its own Bridgeport venue to replace its OTB at Shoreline Star Greyhound Park at 255 Kossuth St., which is currently for sale. But with the latest developments, those plans are now on hold. “We’re hoping to work with the CLC on

(Bridgeport),” he said, “but right now it’s not a priority for us. The landlord has been trying to sell (the Kossuth Street location) for a while and we can see an exciting new location in Bridgeport — it’s definitely somewhere that deserves and will get something special.” In fact, Sportech has no plans to expand in Connecticut for now as it works to get its sports betting operations up and running. In the meantime, the state is still awaiting federal approval of the new arrange-

ment with the tribes; the legislation is currently being reviewed by the Department of the Interior. As for Sportech’s threatened lawsuit over being initially left out of the state’s sports-betting picture, Taylor said he’s now willing to let bygones be bygones. “We were not particularly happy when the legislation was first put out there,” he said. “But we ultimately were able to negotiate something that we believe works for everybody.”

A view from Barker Avenue of the construction at the Hamilton Avenue site in White Plains. Photo by Bob Rozycki.

Sportech— spring, when Connecticut finally reached an agreement with its two Native American tribes over the long-contentious issue. But Taylor said that despite hopes that all legitimate processes would be in place when the NFL kicks off on Sept. 9, that isn’t going to happen. “No,” he told the Business Journal. “This was only just signed and certain things are going to take time. We’re reliant on the CLC and its suppliers of new terminals, including self-service terminals, software and other technology. All of that then has to be tested. So I’d say we’re looking at six to eight weeks for all that to happen,” which means October. With its exclusive license to conduct off-track, pari-mutuel betting in the state — which allows it to operate as many as 24 venues — Sportech is already operating at an advantage, Taylor said, by having offered sports betting around Connecticut “in a regulated and licensed environment for years.” According to the Department of Consumer Protection, OTB wagering on horse and dog racing, as well as jai alai, at

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Khaled H. Khaled in his Fairfield store Nutcracker. Photo by Phil Hall

Khaled H. Khaled, owner of Fairfield-based Nutcracker BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

nyone on a diet who steps inside Khaled H. Khaled’s recently opened store Nutcracker in Fairfield might find themselves putting their self-imposed food restrictions aside. Nutcracker offers a wide selection of gourmet snacks, including nuts, dried fruits, sweets, trail mixes and Middle Eastern mini-pastries, along with freshly brewed Turkish coffee — and, needless to say, it is more than challenging to exit the store without succumbing to its tasty temptations. For Khaled, Nutcracker offers an American continuation of his Egyptian family’s business — his grandfather opened the original Nutcracker in Cairo in 1960, which his father continued to operate. Khaled left Egypt for the U.S. in 2012 and held various jobs, including a gas station manager and an Uber driver

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before deciding to go into business for himself earlier this year. Khaled is eager to point out the multinational and multicultural aspects of his inventory, including bottled spices from Jordan and Lebanon, sunflower seeds from Israel and candies from Malaysia and Thailand. And while many food retailers have complained recently of supply chain disruptions and rising prices on commodities, Khaled has not faced those problems — most of his baked goods are freshly made in small batches at a Brooklyn factory, while he has contracted with an importer who has brought goods from overseas without incurring exorbitant costs. Khaled has studied accounting in his Egyptian homeland and was eager to make a better life for his family in the U.S. But when he initially settled in a predominantly Arab community in Bayonne, New Jersey, he felt that he was WCBJ

not becoming assimilated into his new country. “I stayed just one year,” he said of his Garden State residency. “It was not good for me because everybody was speaking Arabic.” Khaled relocated his family to Fairfield, where his family was fully immersed in the American society — his daughter enrolled in Ludlowe High School and later graduated from Southern Connecticut State University. “This was different,” he said of his Connecticut surrounding. “Everybody speaks English.” When he decided to reboot his family’s business in Fairfield, Khaled settled on the former site of Carpet City and Flooring Center at 1555 Black Rock Turnpike that had been vacant for five years. Nutcracker is part of a small shopping plaza that includes two restaurants, a barber shop and a hookah store, thus ensuring a steady customer flow.

Khaled admitted that it was a learning experience to determine what he needed to bring Nutcracker to life, particularly in dealing with local health codes for a food retailing operation. “This was my first time,” he said about becoming an entrepreneur. “I had no experience here.” Yet Khaled was adamant in determining that Nutcracker would focus strictly on retail sales and not double as a café. Although there is a small section within the store with seating, Khaled insisted that any customer presence there was brief. “You can take coffee and relax, but it is usually just for 15 minutes,” he said. As for his family in Egypt, Khaled is considering a return visit after a long absence now that Nutcracker is up and running. “It has been 10 years since I’ve been there,” he said. “Maybe I can go next month.”

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| By Steven M. Frederick

Noncompete agreements: Are their days numbered? BY STEVEN M. FREDERICK

f you quit your job and then work at a competitor, you might find yourself in court. President Biden, it seems, wants to change that. Many people are required to sign noncompete agreements when starting a new job. These agreements typically prevent an employee, for a specified period of time, from leaving one employer and going to work for a different, competing firm in the same, or a similar, industry. Noncompetition agreements often apply even if the employee is terminated by the employer. The employer’s fear, which may be quite valid, is that the worker will steal customers or bring confidential information from the old firm to the new one. Preventing the person from working for a competitor may be the best way to eliminate that business threat. If employees are not permitted to work for a competing business, it will be impossible for them to intentionally or carelessly disclose confidential information to their new colleagues. While employers often feel they need noncompetition agreements to remain viable, such agreements can pose a hardship on

Steven M. Frederick the employee. If employees are prevented from working in an industry where they have devoted their career and developed skills and built relationships, they may lose income not only during the time they must “sit out,” but also over time — because they might need to accept a lower paying job in a new industry. In order to be enforceable, noncompetes must be limited in time and scope. That being said, it is not uncommon under appropriate circumstances for courts to enjoin people from working throughout the country, or even the world, for periods exceeding one year. It is not just highly paid, white-collar workers that may find themselves bound by noncompete agreements. A Boston yoga studio found itself in the news recently

when more than two dozen former teachers learned they could not work at other studios or in private homes for a year if located within miles of the Boston facility. Noncompetes are pervasive. A 2019 report from the nonprofit Economic Policy Institute noted that nearly a third of private-sector businesses required employees to sign noncompete agreements, regardless of job duties or compensation. The issue has recently come to the forefront because President Biden asked the Federal Trade Commission to come up with regulations to “curtail the unfair use of noncompete clauses and other clauses or agreements that may unfairly limit worker mobility.” This request was part of the president’s campaign pledge to protect workers. Currently, three states refuse to enforce noncompete agreements against employees: California, Oklahoma and North Dakota. It is possible that Biden’s executive order, by simply raising the issue, might prompt other states to act. It seems unlikely that the FTC will attempt to ban all noncompetes. In some cases, noncompetes are necessary to prevent key employees from unfairly competing by using relationships and information

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that were developed, often at great cost and expense, by the former employer. But the FTC may try to prevent businesses from overusing these agreements in circumstances where they are not necessary to protect the business and impose undue hardships on former employees. While the FTC considers this issue, the House of Representatives and Senate will review the Workforce Mobility Act of 2021, which has been introduced with bipartisan support. If enacted, this bill would limit the use of noncompetes. Because similar bills have failed in the past, and emotions run deep on both sides of the debate, it is unlikely that the issue of noncompetes will be resolved by Congress. One thing is clear. Until the FTC imposes regulations or new federal laws are enacted, the enforceability of noncompetition agreements will be left to the individual states. Attorney Steven M. Frederick is co-managing partner at the Stamford-based law firm Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP. His practice includes employment and labor law and a wide variety of commercial, civil, construction, and business litigation. He can be reached at 203-327-2300.

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ECONOMIC RECOVERY TASK FORCE

BCW Forum Seeks Big Ideas for Spending Federal Funds for Post-Pandemic Recovery

uilding on its leading role in assisting the County and the State in its economic recovery eﬀorts, the Business Council of Westchester recently held a virtual Town Hall Forum to hear from Business Council members on their big ideas for spending federal funds from the American Rescue Fund. Among the many ideas suggested were support for bio sciences, a new, state-of-the-art County Center, enhancements to the County Airport and funding for a public/private job training partnership.

The Forum, which was co-sponsored by the County of Westchester, featured Westchester County’s Director of Economic Development Bridget Gibbons and Westchester County Planning Commissioner Norma Drummond who listened to the business leaders’ ideas and suggestions. The County held a public hearing on August 24 and will hold another on September 14 to elicit more ideas on how it should spend $188 million in federal funding over the next two years from the American Rescue Plan. “The purpose of our Town Hall Forum was to get suggestions from the Business Council members on how Westchester County should prioritize and strategize the allocation of the funds from the

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Support for Life Sciences Sector

New Westchester County Center

• Provide matching recruitment grants for STEM-based businesses to assist fledgling firms to recruit and hire new employees with additional efforts to recruit people of color. • Westchester County upgrading and consolidating its laboratory facilities (health, environmental, crime) into one brand new facility with additional laboratory and office space for small life sciences companies. • Repurposing hotels which have recently closed to be used as housing for 100 summer interns who would be hired by STEM-based small to midsize companies.

• Convert the Westchester County Center into a state-of-the art sports and convention center that would attract tourism and business to boost the county’s economy. • A major BCW initiative to enhance, not expand, Westchester County Airport to serve the traveling public, business, and the general community.

Public Private Partnership for Job Training

Child Care • Add funding for childcare and capital projects for childcare facilities. The need for quality childcare became apparent during the pandemic when businesses struggled to support employees coping with childcare needs. • Development of a racial equity scorecard to ensure that funding is equally distributed to areas of needs.

American Rescue Plan, which they will be receiving to help rejuvenate Westchester’s economy,’’ said BCW Executive Vice President and COO John Ravitz, who moderated the Town Hall Forum. “This is just another example of that solid partnership that we have with the County Executive and his team.” He said that suggestions from the program along with others would be presented to the County Executive in a formal report.

• Support for a BCW initiative that would create a public/private partnership to help train apprentices who would get on the job training with local construction ﬁrms. The initiative would create local jobs and ﬁll a need for construction industry workers.

Clean Energy Task Force

Colleges and Universities

Gibbons said that the county has until the end of August to provide the federal government with a high-level report on how they intend to spend the money. She said guidelines for spending were fairly broad and included categories such as supporting public health; addressing negative impacts on households; and assistance to small businesses and non-proﬁts.

• With the closing of Indian Point and the need to focus on renewable energy, the county should create a clean energy task force to provide solutions such as building solar storage facilities, converting the county’s ﬂeet to electric vehicles, and installing more electric car charging stations in public places. Gibbon said that the county was in the process of doing so.

• Support the higher education community in the county with gap funding in technology, local transportation costs and speciﬁc curriculum development.

Drummond added that cities like New Rochelle, Mount Vernon and Yonkers would receive their own allotment of funding from the American Rescue Plan as would towns and villages for certain More than 70 business and community leaders participated in the Town Hall Forum which was held August 19. Here some key initiatives that would help boost Westchester’s economy.

Expansion of Broadband and WiFi capabilities • Help close the digital divide by expanding broadband capabilities to areas lacking proper coverage, provide free Wi Fi for students and others needing Internet access.

Tourism and Hospitality • Funding marketing campaigns to boost tourism and help the struggling hospitality sector which was hit hard by the pandemic.

The Town Hall Forum is an outgrowth of the BCW’s Economic Recovery Task Force, which features input from leaders in diﬀerent business sectors outlining how government could best help Westchester’s economy recover from the pandemic. The Task Force has issued two reports. The Town Hall Forum is one of several programs that have been held by the BCW and the latest thought-leadership initiative launched by the BCW in response to the economic ravages of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Business Council of Westchester is the county’s only business membership organization focusing on economic development and advocacy. It is the county’s largest and most prestigious business membership organization representing more than 1,000 members, including multinational corporations, hospitals, universities, biotech pioneers, not-for-profits, entrepreneurs and companies of all sizes. As the most influential economic development and advocacy organization in Westchester, The Business Council of Westchester’s members enjoy unparalleled access to today’s top thought leaders, diverse business development opportunities and lawmakers at all levels of government. The BCW Data Exchange provides the latest demographic research to help guide smart business decisions. The LEAP program, a one-of-a-kind initiative, gives members direct access to lobbying efforts at the county, state and national levels on issues that directly affect their businesses. Build, Connect and Win with The Business Council of Westchester. Visit thebcw.org to connect today.

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Retirement plan options to consider BY NORMAN G. GRILL

401(k) plans 401(k) plans have become a widely accepted savings vehicle for small businesses and allow employees to contribute a portion of their incomes toward their retirement. The employee contributions, not to exceed $19,500 in 2021 (same as 2020), reduce a participant’s pay before income taxes so that pretax dollars are invested. If the employee is 50 or older, they may contribute another $6,500 in 2021 (same as 2020). Employers may offer to match a certain percentage of the employee’s contribution, increasing participation in the plan. While more complex, 401(k) plans offer higher contribution limits than SIMPLE IRA plans and IRAs, allowing employees to accumulate greater savings.

ike other business owners, you may be considering the various retirement plan options available for your company. Employer-sponsored retirement plans have become a key component of retirement savings. They are also an increasingly important tool for attracting and retaining the high-quality employees you need to succeed in today’s competitive environment. Besides helping employees save for the future, a retirement plan can provide you, as the employer, with benefits that enable you to make the most of your business’ assets. Such benefits include: • tax-deferred growth on earnings within the plan; • current tax savings on individual contributions to the plan; • immediate tax deductions for employer contributions; • ease of establishing and maintaining; and • low-cost benefit with a highly perceived value by your employees.

Types of plans Most private-sector retirement plans are either defined benefit plans or defined contribution plans. Defined benefit plans are designed to provide a desired retirement benefit for each participant. This type of plan can allow for a rapid accumulation of assets over a short period. The required contribution is actuarially determined each year, based on age, years of employment, the desired retirement benefit and the value of plan assets. Contributions are generally required each year and can vary widely. On the other hand, a defined contribution plan does not promise a specific amount of benefit at retirement. In these plans, employees or their employer (or both) contribute to employees’ individual accounts under the plan, sometimes at a set rate (such as 5 percent of salary annually). A 401(k) plan is one type of defined contribution plan. Other defined contribution plans include profit-sharing plans, money purchase plans and employee stock ownership plans. Small businesses may choose to offer a defined benefit plan or any of these defined contribution plans. Many financial institutions and pension practitioners make available both defined benefit and defined contribution “prototype” plans that have been pre-approved by the IRS. When such a plan meets the requirements of the tax code, it is said to be qualified and will receive four significant tax benefits.

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1. The income generated by the plan assets is not subject to income tax because the income is earned and managed within the framework of a tax-exempt trust. 2. An employer is entitled to a current tax deduction for contributions to the plan. 3. The plan participants (the employees or their beneficiaries) do not have to pay income tax on the amounts contributed on their behalf until the year the funds are distributed to them by the employer. 4. Under the right circumstances, beneficiaries of qualified plan distributors are afforded special tax treatment. Here’s a brief look at some plans that can help you and your employees save. SIMPLE: Savings Incentive Match Plan These plans allow employees to contribute a percentage of their salary each paycheck and to have their employer match their contribution. Under SIMPLE IRA plans, employees can set aside up to $13,500 in 2021 (same as 2020) by payroll deduction. If the employee is 50 or older, they may contribute an additional $3,000 (same as 2020). Employers can either match employee contributions dollar for dollar — up to 3 percent of an employee’s wage — or make a fixed contribution of two percent of pay for all eligible employees instead of a matching contribution. WCBJ

SIMPLE IRA plans are easy to set up by filling out a short form. Administrative costs are low and much of the paperwork is done by the financial institution that handles the SIMPLE IRA plan accounts. Employers may choose to allow employees to select the IRA to which their contributions will be sent or send all employees’ contributions to one financial institution. Employees are 100 percent vested in contributions, get to decide how and where the money will be invested and keep their IRA accounts even when they change jobs. SEP: Simplified Employee Pension Plan A SEP plan allows employers to set up a type of individual retirement account — known as a SEP IRA — for themselves and their employees. Employers must contribute a uniform percentage of pay for each employee. Employer contributions are limited to less than 25 percent of an employee’s annual salary or $58,000 in 2021 (up from $57,000 in 2020). Most employers can start SEP plans, including those that are self-employed. SEP plans have low startup and operating costs and can be established using a single quarter-page form. Businesses are not locked into making contributions every year. You can decide how much to put into a SEP IRA each year — offering you some flexibility when business conditions vary.

Profit-sharing plans Employers also may make profit-sharing contributions to plans that are unrelated to any amounts an employee chooses to contribute. Profit-sharing plans are well suited for businesses with uncertain or fluctuating profits. In addition to the flexibility in deciding the amounts of the contributions, a profit-sharing plan can include service requirements, vesting schedules, and plan loans that are not available under SEP plans. Contributions may range from zero to 25 percent of eligible employees’ compensation, to a maximum of $58,000 in 2021 (up from $57,000 in 2020) per employee. The contribution in any one year cannot exceed 25 percent of the total compensation of the employees participating in the plan. Contributions need not be the same percentage for all employees. Key employees may get as much as 25 percent, while others may get as little as 3 percent. A plan may combine these profit-sharing contributions with 401(k) contributions (and matching contributions). Seek professional guidance This column is for information only and is not meant as advice. Rules for setting up retirement plans are complex, and the tax aspects can be confusing, so it is important to consult with a tax and accounting professional before deciding which plan is right for you and your employees. 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.

The million-dollar question: How would you spend $188M? BY PETER KATZ pkatz@westfairinc.com

t’s not every day that businesspeople in Westchester are asked how they’d like to spend $188 million, but that’s just what’s been happening recently. The county is due to receive $188 million over the next two years in funding from the federal government’s American Rescue Plan, designed to help in the recovery from the effects of the Covid pandemic. Those funds are separate from monies that will go directly to Westchester municipalities. The county has an end-of-the-month deadline to begin telling Washington what it intends to do with the money and The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) has been working to synthesize a plethora of ideas from its members into a cohesive report for County Executive George Latimer. On Aug. 19, the BCW held a virtual town hall with about 70 of its members that also involved county officials Bridget Gibbons and Norma Drummond. Gibbons is the director of economic development and Drummond is the planning commissioner. “We want to be laser focused on not just getting a pot of money and throwing it up in the sky to see what will stick but really giving some specific issues where money can be

used to help us emerge from the last yearand-a-half,” John Ravitz, the BCW’s executive vice president and COO, told the Business Journal. “Let’s think big picture: What are we going to need in the county to not only help us emerge from the pandemic but to move us forward, hopefully get the momentum back where we’re creating not only new jobs but encouraging business to come to Westchester County and in some cases expand in Westchester.” Ravitz said that a report to Latimer is expected to contain recommendations for use of the $188 million that were heard during the town hall such as: • Convert the Westchester County Center into a state-of-the art sports and convention center that would attract tourists and business to boost the county’s economy; • Expand broadband capabilities to areas lacking proper coverage, provide free Wi-Fi for students and others needing internet access; • Enhance, while not expanding, Westchester County Airport to better serve the traveling public, business and the general community; • Add funding for childcare and capital projects for childcare facilities; • Fund marketing campaigns to boost tourism and help the struggling hospitality sec-

tor that was hit hard by the pandemic; • Support the higher-education community in the county with gap funding in technology, transportation costs and specific curriculum development; • Repurpose hotels that have recently closed to be used as housing for 100 summer interns who would be hired by STEM-based (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) small to midsize companies; • Provide matching recruitment grants for STEM-based businesses to assist fledgling firms to recruit and hire new employees with additional efforts to recruit people of color; and • Provide support for a BCW initiative that would create a public-private partnership to help train apprentices who would get on-the-job training with construction firms. “Collaborative efforts will always be our priority,” Ravitz said. “Where they can use the resources of our membership to be helpful to the county that will always be one of our top priorities. We can agree to disagree on certain issues, and we will, but when it comes to moving Westchester forward I think we’ve proven we have a really good partnership and alliance with the county.” Ravitz also indicated that the concept of a good partnership and alliance extends to dealings with then-Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is now governor.

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“We began working with the lieutenant governor early on and in many different ways,” Ravitz said. “She’s come to Westchester numerous times and been in our office numerous times to meet with our members because she’s wanted to not only listen to what issues they’re facing but engage in a dialogue. I think that’s only going to continue. Ravitz said that it’s been rewarding to see how hard BCW’s members worked to keep their businesses open while helping their employees during the pandemic. “We have so many different examples in Westchester County of businesses large and small that really dug in and made it a priority to keep moving forward as all these challenges were coming,” Ravitz said. “There are some sectors that were severely damaged and hurt and continue to try to keep their heads above water. Federal dollars that are going to continue to come in will be used to hopefully assist them in rebounding from what we have seen happen over the last year-and-a-half. “The $188 million is going to be administered over a two-year period. If you’re investing in infrastructure, if you’re investing in life sciences, if you’re investing in capital improvements that are going to have longterm positive effects to make businesses come to Westchester and grow, that’s got to be the strategy moving forward.”

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HUDSON VALLEY

Deanna Fino is the owner of Contender eSports in Wappingers Falls. Photo by Bob Rozycki

Contender eSports creates brick-and-mortar presence for gamers in the Hudson Valley BY BRIDGET MCCUSKER bmccusker@westfairinc.com

new business in Wappingers Falls is bringing a slice of the billion-dollar esports market to the Hudson

Valley. Contender eSports, a branch of the national franchise based in Springfield, Missouri, opened earlier this month on Route 9. While most of the franchise locations are in the southern and western United States, this is the first in the Northeast. It is one of seven open so far, with 14 more planned across the country, according to the company’s website. Deanna Fino, owner of Contender eSports Hudson Valley, began looking into the industry after seeing how captivated her own boys were with gaming. “Like most kids, my kids game, so we saw how they were obsessed with it and my husband and I started looking into investing and really started researching esports,” she said. “We saw that the growth in the industry is phenomenal. Where other industries are going down, this one is just increasing, and even through Covid it had increased.” It certainly is an industry that is growing rapidly. Market research estimates valued the industry at nearly $1 billion in 2020 and that value is expected to grow by 30% to 50% over the course of 2021. The Business Research Co. published an expected industry value of

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$2.89 billion by 2025. In the eSports world, most revenue comes from sponsorships, along with media rights, publishing and streaming costs and merchandise and ticket sales. While many industries have lately been taking traditionally in-person operations online, esports has been taking its usual online, remote activity into more brick-and-mortar operations, with venues like Contender and other franchises and small businesses, and even stadiums and arenas such as the Fusion Arena in the Philadelphia Sports Complex and the Esports Stadium Arlington in Texas. Fino also referenced the growing popularity among colleges and universities to have recreational and competitive esports leagues, and even majors and minors focused on esports performance and business aspects. “It’s a really interesting industry,” she said. “The way that it’s growing too, there’s so many job opportunities. Where my children go to school, they’ve actually just added an esports minor in college, and there are some colleges that I’ve found that actually have esports as a major, in addition to the number of universities that have Division I esports scholarships. And they give out scholarships even more so than the traditional sports.” Being central to several colleges in the area was part of Fino’s decision to open in Wappingers Falls. Nearby Marist College and Mount St. Mary’s College are among those with esports teams and programs, including WCBJ

a minor program at Mount Saint Mary’s. Fino hopes that Contender can serve as a venue for events and tournaments for programs such as these. Although the venue is open anytime for individuals and groups to drop in and play, Fino said that it is primarily events-based, with public events to be posted on a monthly basis, with more specific tournaments and events for leagues and official teams to be held at the space. “We’re trying to get a youth league established, similar to traditional sports, where the kids would practice twice a week and they’d have a game Saturday or Sunday morning, where they can learn the team-building skills and work together and build a sense of community,” she said. “So that’s one program we’re looking into, as well as adult leagues, and I’ve been looking into some of the local universities, who might use my facility to practice or hold some of their competitions, and perhaps down the road hold a combine, like how traditional sports do for recruiting events for colleges.” Contender has 46 PCs, six Xboxes and eight Nintendo Switches for guests to play on, with fast, state-of-the-art equipment and 1-gigabit fiber-optic internet connection. It’s not just the technology that draws in guests, though, according to Fino. “It is a sense of community and that’s the whole thing,” she said. “We have tables around where parents can come watch the children play, they can hang out. If they want

to get off the game, they can sit at the table and play chess. We have TVs, and streamers can come stream their games through Twitch if people want to watch that. We will have viewing parties, so if there’s, say, a League of Legends tournament being held in Japan, we can have people come watch it here.” Fino hopes that her business won’t be limited only to the gaming community in the area. Groups seeking event space for birthday parties, bachelor parties and corporate or community team-building events, she said, can get together and have fun at Contender. So far, interest from the community has been positive, according to Fino, with people visiting and even buying memberships before it officially opened on Aug. 8. Fino is also already in talks with local organizations for partnerships. “Every year there are more colleges offering scholarships for (esports) and every year there are more job opportunities in this industry. And even though so many people in the area have ‘Help Wanted’ or ‘Now Hiring’ signs … I’ve had probably close to 100 (job applications) in the past four or five months, so it’s an exciting place and everybody in this industry is very passionate about esports. It’s exciting for me too, because in the beginning I didn’t know too much about it, but I’ve really studied it the past year and a half. I still have a lot more to learn, but it’s been exciting.”

HUDSON VALLEY Art in the heart of Rockland BY KATHY ROBERTS

hen Robin Rosenberg came to Rockland to take a look at 55 Railroad Ave., she knew right then and there that she had found her calling. Her family had a financial interest in the Garnerville Holding Co. When a board seat opened up, her father, who also sat on its board, asked if she’d come up and take a look. “I fell in love immediately,” said Rosenberg, who has been guiding the former textile factory-turned-arts center through good days and bad since first laying eyes upon a 200-year-old factory complex in the heart of Haverstraw. Today, she is the president/CEO and part-owner of the former industrial complex, as well as president of the Garner Arts Center, a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit that Rosenberg formed in 2003. The 365,000-square-foot factory is on 14 acres in the hamlet of Garnerville. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, it’s a unique mix of artists and artisans, its towering chimneys and crooked corridors decidedly Dickensian but welcoming. Rosenberg said the former mill has about 120 tenants and is in the midst of a capital campaign to raise $135,000 toward a matching grant from the New York State Council for the Arts to open Building 35. “That was the former cafeteria for the Mill,” she said. “We plan to have regular exhibitions — small performances, film events and classes. We are doing that now, but having a dedicated area will make it much more accessible to the public.” During Covid-19’s lockdown, the center kept going, despite the challenging times. “It’s been very tough on everyone. We struggled and so did our tenants. Fortunately, we have some strong anchor tenants here and some in the food and beverage industry, so fortunately for them and for us, we were considered ‘essential businesses’ and remained open. Right now, all we can do is just keep moving forward and keep running our businesses…that’s all we can do.” Rosenberg and the Garner Arts team is actively working with Rockland schools to foster a love for the arts and the art community. “We run our ‘Encounter with the Arts’ program with the school districts. For example, North Rockland School District 5th graders all come in to get hands-on experience in the arts. We also welcome arts honors classes at the high school level and do some team-building with teachers. Students can tour the artists’ studios and talk to real artists; it is a wonderful eye-opening experience for kids.”

Welcoming then Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul to Garner Arts Center: Town of Haverstraw Supervisor Howard Phillips; Garner Arts Center President/CEO Robin Rosenberg; Gov. Kathy Hochul; Chef Peter Muller of Hudson Mill’s Tavern; and Robert D’Amelio, mayor of West Haverstraw. With restrictions on dining and entertainment somewhat lifted, the Garner Outdoor Short Film Festival was held recently, showing nine films in the courtyard outside Industrial Arts Brewing’s new tasting room. “We’re now in our fifth year and we have been reinventing it as we go along. We were able to host the film festival last year because we hold it outdoors. We issue laurels now and have some fabulous curators. This year, Orange & Rockland was one of our sponsors. Hudson’s Mill Tavern offered indoor dining and outdoor seating. The films each tell a story about how people are feeling, pandemic and post-pandemic.” If she doesn’t seem busy enough, Rosenberg is on the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council, one of 10 councils in New York that work to help small and medium-size businesses apply for funding opportunities. “We’re a very committed, diverse and interesting group of professionals from

the seven counties that form the Hudson Valley region. This year, Sabrina HoSang Jordan is our newest member, and she’s also from Rockland. Al Samuels (president of the Rockland Business Association) and I are thrilled to have a third voting member from our county.” But the Garner Arts Center remains her first love. “It’s a fascinating place with a fascinating history. At one time, this plant produced enough cloth to dress everyone in America. The Garner family’s daughters left to marry aristocrats in Paris and London…there are so many stories that go along with this place. “Whenever we have art center activities and visitors come in for events, I have never seen so many happy people in just one place. It’s exciting to experience the complex and its architecture; there’s something new around every corner — something completely unexpected. It’s a wonderful experience.” FCBJ

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FOCUS ON

HEALTH WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNALS

Susan Reynolds, director of simulation at Fairfield University’s Egan School of Nursing, posing with a mannequin used by the nursing students. Photo by Phil Hall.

Fairfield University nursing students learn their profession with help of trained actors BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

hile most actors aspire for a chance to display their dramatic skills on the stage, the screen or television, a new cohort of actors is being gathered to channel their inner Olivier in an unlikely environment: Fairfield University’s Egan School of Nursing. From Sept. 17-19, the school is hosting a workshop called “Patients and Performance: Healthcare Method Acting,” which trains nonprofessional members of the community to play the roles of hospital patients seeking health care. These newly minted actors will find themselves in scenes with Fairfield University nursing students who are learning how to interact with patients in a multitude of challenging situations. According to Susan Reynolds, the school’s director of simulation, the neo-

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phyte actors are trained by both a theater acting teacher and a nurse practitioner on how they should present their specific “illnesses.” “They teach people to be actors and portray a patient,” she said. “For example, with mental health they’ll learn how to portray schizophrenia or bipolar disease, so that students can get that true feeling of being with a patient.” While in concept one might imagine it would be easier to work with professional actors rather than train nonprofessionals for the task, Reynolds emphasized that nonprofessionals come to this assignment with less inhibitions and more focus. “It’s about the student — it’s not about the acting,” she continued. “I think actors sometimes have trouble making that switchover that it’s not about their performance. It’s really about the student giving them a chance to practice their communication skills, whether it’s de-escalating a patient who’s upset or giving WCBJ

them bad news or providing empathy.” During the interaction between actors and students, a faculty member is present as a content expert to judge how the scenarios unfold. Interactions are videotaped for reference purposes, but Reynolds noted these recordings are not preserved for long-term storage. In some scenarios where the role-playing between student and actor requires an in-depth examination that could veer into a potentially uncomfortable situation for the actor, the exercise becomes a hybrid situation where an actor recreates the symptoms in need of examination but a nursing school mannequin called a “test trainer” is used for the more hands-on aspect of the situation. “The actors need to be able to be comfortable having a student listen to their lungs and their heart and do a regular exam, but it doesn’t have to be completely invasive,” she said.

Fairfield University has been doing iterations of this workshop since 2016, although last year’s brought in a new angle as pandemic protocols put the actors on Zoom while encouraging the students to have a greater understanding of patient care and diagnoses via telehealth platforms. This year’s workshop is free and open to the public. In exchange for completing the free three-day workshop, participants are asked to commit to 10 unpaid hours of standardized patient acting. After fulfilling the 10-hour commitment, simulation actors are eligible to earn $18 per hour for additional acting chores. As for the nursing students, Reynolds stated that interacting with the actors has been beneficial for their education. “They usually learn a ton from it,” she said. “Sometimes they’re very, very nervous because they know they’re being watched, and some of them just forget about that and take care of their patient.”

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Q&A with Michael O’Brien, managing director of ICR Westwicke BY BRIDGET MCCUSKER bmccusker@westfairinc.com

n early August, Michael O’Brien was appointed managing director of ICR Westwicke, a public relations, investor relations and strategic communications firm that works with public and private health care firms. It has offices in Norwalk, New York City and across the country. It is one of the largest focused exclusively in the health care sphere. Previously, O’Brien served as vice president of corporate communications at the University of Maryland Medical System, and before that held leadership roles at JPA Health and MedImmune, the global biologics arm of AstraZeneca. This interview was edited for style and clarity.

How are you adjusting to your new role as managing director of health care public relations at ICR Westwicke? “I’ve had a very smooth transition since joining the team, with an onboarding process that has been highly informative and immersed me right into the managing director role. I’ve been able to jump right in and contribute for our clients in the health care industry. Throughout my first few weeks, the team has been welcoming and supportive and I’ve had the chance to work with many of my colleagues. It’s an impressive team and I’m thrilled to join them.” What drew you to the company? “I was drawn to ICR Westwicke by the reputation and talent of this team. This entire team is full of superstars who know their specialties inside and out. There are former scientists on staff, longtime Wall Street experts and a public relations team with deep health care experience. I was also drawn to the positioning of the firm, with a focus on small to mid-cap health care companies. This is where so much innovation and new thinking in health care lives and breathes. It’s exciting to work with these companies and see the future of what’s next in health care and having a role in telling their stories.” What is unique about ICR Westwicke and your position as compared to your past experiences? How do your past experiences inform your work in this position? ICR Westwicke stands at the crossroads of IR (investor relations) and PR, with incredibly strong teams in both specialties that work closely together on behalf of their clients. “This is a unique positioning, from

my experience and allows us to offer clients true full-service communications, which also includes digital branding, social media and corporate communications. That way, we can ensure a consistent strategy and messaging for all audiences, on the IR and PR side, and across communication channels. This is often a challenge for clients who split these services — but at Westwicke, it’s seamless. We see the results of a coordinated, aligned and strategic full communications program every day with our clients.” What are the focus areas of the clients you work with or have worked with so far? “One of the best parts of my job is I have the opportunity to work in many areas of health care. This makes for a decidedly interesting work week. Presently, I’m focused on pharma/biotech, device and diagnostics and insurance. We also work with many of these clients on a holistic communications program that includes corporate communications, science communications, thought leadership and patient advocacy.” What will your biggest priorities be for your work on ICR Westwicke’s communications going forward? “My biggest priorities are to contribute to our clients’ success through smart, strategic and creative public relations programs. The talented individuals I have the opportunity to work with makes my job incredibly enjoyable.” How do you believe health care communications and public relations have changed in the past couple years, especially as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, and with the emergence of techniques like telehealth services? What have you learned about your own work and the industry as a result? “There’s no doubt that health care will be forever changed by the events of the past 18 months. There were many lessons to be learned; the question for the health care industry is whether we will act knowing what we know now. Helping patients prevent and treat chronic diseases should be a national priority, as between half and three-quarters of the people who died from Covid-19 had an underlying chronic disease that contributed to their deaths. Access and health equity were already critical issues, but because of Covid-19, we can plainly see how devastating these issues are. We need to solve these challenges. “Health care will look different for some time due to what we’ve learned

Michael O’Brien from the pandemic. Telehealth will become a bigger part of our lives, and that’s a good thing. The more patients who access the health care system, the better outcomes they’ll achieve. “The continued intense polarization of news media, particularly as it relates to critical public health matters, is a concern for everyone who works in public relations and we need to work hard to address this so patients get accurate information. But the biggest story of the pandemic is the rapid development and distribution of life-saving vaccines, with incredible safety and efficacy profiles. It shows what’s possible in medical science and has elevated the belief in pharmaceutical/biotech companies. The question is: What other disease states could FCBJ

benefit from such a coordinated, collaborative effort?” What do you think is the value of the type of communication services you provide to health care firms? “The breadth of communications support ICR Westwicke provides is incredibly valuable to our clients. A single strategy and narrative across all audiences, including IR and PR, is powerful and leads to a coordinated, consistent narrative for all key audiences. This, indeed, is how to best maximize your communications program so all functions are working in concert, especially with business moving so fast due to technology. I believe our clients appreciate this coordination and the results we garner.” WCBJ

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Beverly Hills’ class hotel acts BY JEREMY WAYNE

here’s money and there’s old money and frankly it doesn’t get much older than at The Beverly Hills Hotel, high up on Sunset Boulevard and built so long ago — in 1912, to be precise — that Norma Desmond was still a Gibson Girl. It goes without saying that everyone’s stayed at The Beverly Hills, from Charlie Chaplin to Marilyn Monroe to John and Yoko. Elizabeth Taylor honeymooned at the hotel with six of her seven husbands. And Frank Sinatra had his own bungalow, one of 23 nestling discreetly in the hotel’s lush gardens and

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Duke and Duchess of Windsor hobnobbed here (where didn’t they?), or because Yves Montand and Marilyn Monroe actually did make love here while filming “Let’s Make Love.” No, this is the hotel you choose because, whether you’re here for business or pleasure, of all the great hotels in Tinseltown, and there’s no shortage these days, there’s nowhere that is as blue-bloodied but simultaneously laidback and fun as the “Pink Palace,” as The Beverly Hills Hotel is known. Pull up at the entrance on the crest of the semicircular drive, saunter down that impos-

sibly long red carpet and hey presto — you know this is the right address. Meryl Streep could turn cartwheels in the light-filled public rooms and no one would bat an eyelid. Al Pacino could plop down next to you on a sun-lounger by the vast, Hockney-blue hotel pool and, honestly, all you’d do is lower your aviator specs for a surreptitious look, then raise them up again, sigh, and order another daiquiri. Which is not to say this wonderful hotel is somewhere you will ever feel blasé about. The freshness and wholesomeness of The Beverly Hills Hotel jumps out at you like a toe-tapping Doris Day tune.

Rooms and suites, as you might imagine, are bright and cheery, but restrained, never flash. Designer Champalimaud was always going to keep the place classy. And as for the food, it may not be the most cutting edge in LA, but it’s somehow exactly what you want when you want it — eggs Benedict for breakfast in the retro Fountain Coffee Room; Californian salads at the poolside Cabana Café, meeting place of the beautiful and tanned; or a steak tartare or lobster risotto in the Polo Lounge and Bar — either inside, where it’s as “clubby” as California ever gets, or outside, in that dreamy walled garden,

IN BUSINESS CLASS spilling over with bougainvillea and hibiscus. A little more sophisticated (is it possible?), a touch more demure (how can that even be?) is Hotel Bel-Air, seven short minutes away from the Beverly Hills Hotel along meandering Sunset Boulevard. These two hotels, both part of the Dorchester Collection, are effectively twins, fraternal of course because they couldn’t look more different — and yet their DNA is inherently the same. Like the Beverly Hills, Hotel Bel-Air also has a highly developed sense of noblesse oblige. This means that as you swing your rented Ford through the Bel-Air’s discreet entryway, having overshot it twice in error as all neophytes inevitably do, the valet will greet you as though you were Prince Harry (or possibly Bob Iger) and proceed to park your tinny rental among the Lamborghinis and Maseratis without turning a hair. But let’s talk about the hotel. It’s an out-and-out class act. Never showy, never vulgar, just wonderfully low-key, a hotel made for the kind of folk who know they’ve “arrived” without having to smoke a massive cigar or otherwise shout about it. Check-in is no more than a whisper, the nasty business of IDs and credit card pre-authorizations dispensed within an instant. Then you’re whisked to your room or suite — all boast gorgeous fabrics, exquisite bathrooms, the most flattering lighting — and left to your own devices. No one will bother you if you don’t want to be bothered. Heaven knows how they do it, but housekeepers, room service staff, even gardeners (and there is an army of them,) seem to go about their business without making a sound. So, you can stay cozy and cossetted or you can wander around Hotel Bel-Air’s idyllic 12 acres, exploring its gardens, walkways and covered arches, delighting at the sympathetically scaled Spanish colonial “mission” architecture. There are 103 accommodations in total, not that you’d ever know it, because everything is hidden away among the luxuriant flora — which is to say almost 500 specimen trees and 4,000 plants.

Wolfgang Puck restauarnt at Hotel Bel-Air. Feeling peckish? Puckish, more like it. Wolfgang Puck looks after the entire food and beverage operation at Hotel Bel-Air, which is to say the elegant outdoor restaurant, the signature bar (still Covid-closed on my visit earlier this year) and in-room dining. And when guests ask for a doggie bag, they mean exactly that, because Hotel Bel-Air loves pooches and pampers them with posh, custom-made doggie beds and bowls, as well as personalized dog cookies. Because just like you, your pets are treated royally here. And everywhere, there are those friendly ghosts. Audrey Hepburn used to walk along these very same paths and Grace Kelly bathed in that wondrous, perfectly oval swimming pool, with its impossible, dazzling shade of pale cobalt, heated to 82 degrees year-round.

The celebrities still come, of course they do, but you barely know they’re there. Maybe you’ll catch a glimpse of Oprah, marveling at the grace of the white swans on Hotel Bel-Air’s very own Swan Lake (she celebrated her 50th birthday here). Or Robert DeNiro, emerging in robe and slippers from a Valmont treatment at the gloriously renovated spa. Many years ago now, I passed a table in the restaurant, mid-afternoon, and spied Nancy Reagan and Olivia de Havilland, along with two distinguished-looking older gentlemen, playing bridge. Ah those, were the days. Correction: These are the days. “In time the Rockies may tumble, Gibraltar may crumble; they’re only made of clay.” But like the love Ira Gershwin wrote about, the Hotel Bel-Air, 75 years old this year, “is here to stay.”

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CHARITY DANCE COMPETITION RETURNS

The third annual Dancing Stars of Greenwich charity dance-off Gala for Abilis will be held with The Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Greenwich, Saturday, Sept. 25 at the Tamarack Country Club in Greenwich. Abilis is a nonprofit organization that provides services and support for more than 800 individuals with special needs and their families and is this year celebrating its 70th anniversary. This year’s event features celebrity judges Brendan Fraser, eight-time award winning actor; Ali Wentworth, co-creator, star and co-executive producer of the “Head Case” series, former correspondent with the “The Oprah Winfrey Show;” and Tony Dovolani, Dancing with the Stars: All-Star Season, season 15 champion and co-national dance director For Fred Astaire Dance Studios. Billy Blanks Jr., creator and host of Dance It Out TV on Lifetime Television; choreographer and dancer who has worked with Paula Adbul, Madonna, Celine Dion, Quincy Jones and more; and creative director of Talent Recap, will be the master of ceremonies. Amy Montimurro, CEO and president of Abilis, said “It is one of the most fun nights ever and we are so thrilled The Fred Astaire Dance Studio is partnering with us again to bring this amazing event to Greenwich.” A panel of celebrity judges and the audience decide who will win the coveted mirror ball trophy. Dancing Stars of Greenwich is hosted by actors Brendan and Afton Fraser who have been big supporters of Dancing Stars of Greenwich and Abilis over the years. They are parents to a son with special needs and know personally how crucial programs and supports like Abilis are to families with children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Funds raised at the Dancing Stars of Greenwich event will go toward supporting Abilis’ expansion into Darien. Afton Fraser said, “We know how much it means to a family to have an organization like Abilis that can help provide training, educational, social and employment opportunities for those with special needs. It can mean the difference between living an isolated life and one full of friends and with meaning. They are really a great organization, and we are happy to help in any way.” “Dancing Stars of Greenwich is full of all the fun, glitz and glamour of the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars,” said Elmar Schmidt, owner and ballroom dance instructor of the Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Greenwich. To make a donation or check ticket availability, visit dancingstarsofgreenwich.net.

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The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk will open a new juried exhibition titled “Envisioning Space: Architecture Through the Ages” in collaboration with the Stamford Art Association (SAA) on Saturday, Sept. 18. The exhibition will run through Sunday, Jan. 2 and an artist reception will take place Thursday, Oct. 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Mansion Museum on West Avenue, “…It is a wonderful way for the Stamford Art Association to celebrate its

50th year of bringing art to the community” said Christine Irvin, SAA President. Open to all artists, this exhibition has been juried by artist/designer and Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Trustee Gail Ingis, ASID, and Architect Robert Cohen, AIA, who selected 25 works from digital submissions. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners at the artist reception Oct. 7. The exhibition explores artists’ interpretations about diversity of space,

structural elements and buildings of the past and the present, showing the impact architecture has in their creative process and how they integrate these elements into their representational or abstract work. The Stamford Art Association began in 1971 when 24 local artists created the Association and Townhouse Gallery. Located at 39 Franklin St. in Stamford, it is currently celebrating its 50th year and is Stamford’s oldest gallery.

LAND TRUST ACQUIRES 125 ACRES

Westchester Land Trust (WLT) recently announced the acquisition and conservation of 125 acres of land across three land preservation projects in the town of Cortlandt. The newly protected open space is a critical addition to an existing 2,700acre conservation corridor within the Croton-to-Highlands Biodiversity Area, which includes the town’s Hudson Highlands Gateway Park, the Hudson Highlands State Park and the Appalachian Trail. FCBJ

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“This is an extremely important landscape-scale conservation project because it preserves one of the largest remaining pieces of unprotected open space in Westchester County and is located near other large blocks of open space,” said Lori Ensinger, president of WLT. “We have been working on this project for six years and we are deeply grateful to all who contributed to its success. It is truly an investment in clean

air and clean water for the residents of Cortlandt, Peekskill and the surrounding communities.” The land will be protected in perpetuity as a nature preserve and open to the public as soon as practical for hiking and nature study. This is one of the largest acquisitions in the Land Trust’s history made possible in part by annual supporters who donate gifts that range from $5 to $1,000 and more.

Esther McCarthy has been hired as walk director for the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter for the Westchester Walk to End Alzheimer’s scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 3, at SUNY Purchase. Appropriate safety protocols will be in place and walkers will have the option of participating virtually at the location of their choice. McCarthy joined the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter in April. She has more than 20 years of experience in strategic planning, community engagement and volunteer management. Previously she was the associate director of community relations at Mercy College, where she strengthened relationships with community-based organizations, legislative offices and other key stakeholders to establish and maintain support for the college. Before that, she managed all aspects of a $1 million Walk for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society as the Westchester senior campaign manager. “Esther has a depth of experience that is truly an asset to our organization,” said David Sobel, executive director of the organization. “…It is especially meaningful to me, personally, as I have experienced the impact of the services the Alzheimer’s Association has provided for my family…,” said McCarthy. The chapter offers free educational and social webinars for the general public and families living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. For more, visit alz. org/hudsonvalley or call the 24/7 hotline 800.272.3900 to register. Pre-recorded Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Westchester Walk to End Alzheimer’s has been among the top-30highest fundraising walks in the country for the past five years. Last year, despite the pandemic, it raised more than $430,000.

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BEST LAWYERS OF AMERICA RECOGNITION FOR 11TH YEAR Westchester County elder law attorney Anthony J. Enea of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano LLP in White Plains and Somers has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 28th edition of “The Best Lawyers in America” in the practice areas of elder law and trusts and estates. In addition to these practices, Enea also deals with Medicaid asset protection planning; Medicaid applications, home care and nursing home; special needs planning; and guardianships. “It’s extremely rewarding to help clients safeguard assets they’ve worked a lifetime to earn,” said Enea, who has spent four decades protecting the rights of seniors, the disabled and their families. Enea is president of the Westchester County Bar Foundation and chair of the New York State Bar Association’s 50+ Lawyers Section. An “AV” Rated Preeminent Attorney (Martindale-Hubbell, since 2002), Enea is a member of the Council of Advanced Practitioners of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and is a past president of the organization’s New York Chapter. He is certified as an elder law attorney as accredited by the American Bar Association. He is also a Fellow of the New York Bar Foundation.

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Nurses celebrating the official pins they earned after graduating from Manhattanville College School of Nursing.

The first class of Purchase-based Manhattanville College nursing students earned more than their stripes this week. They earned official pins marking their entry into the nursing profession during a year when a worldwide pandemic challenged them to give their all. Eleven students were honored in a Pinning and Award Ceremony that celebrated their courage over the last year. Interim President Louise Feroe, Dean Debra Simons and Associate Dean Orhan Hakli commended the students for their courage and dedication in joining the ranks of health care professionals during

the Covid-19 pandemic. “…When most of us could not even go outside during this pandemic, these brave individuals said that they want to go to hospitals, to be trained to become nurses and help the sick,” said Hakli. The Pinning Ceremony, a tradition dating back to the 1880s, was inspired by Florence Nightingale who blazed the trail for nurses on the frontlines. Titsa Fotopulos Pelzman, a graduate from the Class of 1949 and the original Manhattanville College School of Nursing was present for the ceremony. Anne Brandon, Carolyn Brandt,

Jennie Chacon, Donna Nicole Crepault, Emily Estrella, Maria Estupian, MaryKate Dichiara, Alicia Gomes, Saquiba Hassan, Sara Hios and Amanda Peters were recognized for being part of the first cohort to graduate in the college’s program. Special awards were given to Emily Estrella, Sara Hios, Donna Nicole Crepault and MaryKate Dichiara. In her closing remarks, Simons reminded the new nurse practitioners that the world “hungers for new ideas and solutions,” and that “your patients and the world are waiting for you.”

WILC NAMES NEW TRUSTEE The Westchester Independent Living Center (WILC) in White Plains, which serves Westchester County and Hudson Valley residents who are living with a mental or physical disability, recently announced the appointment of John Boyle, CEO and co-founder of “All Children Learn” as a trustee to the its Board of Directors. For the last two decades Boyle, an executive for mission-driven organizations, has been anchored in the education-management industry impacting outcomes for individuals through advocacy, business development and strategic partnerships. “…John’s experience in education, specifically with nontraditional learners, will be very helpful in furthering WILC’s mission and service to the residents of Westchester County and beyond,” said Margaret Nunziato, WILC executive director. Early in his career, Boyle was the director of admissions at a local Westchester college and then became part

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“Art Reborn: 100 Mannequins Exhibition and Celebration,” funded by the Daniel and Trudy Regan Foundation will take place at 29 Woodland Road, New City, New York, on Oct. 8 to Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Artists will exhibit mannequins they painted after having retrieved them from stores, which closed as a result of Covid-19. The foundation aims to support artists throughout the tri-state area who have been stuck in their studios for several months during the pandemic. More than 100 mannequins will be exhibited from artists who range from novice to world renowned, including an accomplished Broadway set designer. Lined up for the event thus far are: The Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers, using wigs and mannequin heads to present a history of hairstyles from the caveman era to contemporary urban styles; and artist Sherry Camby from Pleasantville who will showcase five of her students’ work. Contact Dan Regan of the Regan Foundation to set up an appointment to view the completed mannequins. Call 845323-3107 or email datru@optonline.net.

SECONDARY SCHOOL FAIR Greenwich Catholic School will be the site of the Secondary School Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 14 when middle school students and their parents from the greater Fairfield-Westchester area will have the opportunity to visit with representatives of more than 60 day and boarding schools from primarily the New England area “Choosing the right high school can be daunting. The Secondary School Fair provides the opportunity for middle-school students to understand the variety of available school choices. It is a great first step for finding the best-fit school,” said Kristin White, director of secondary school counseling at Whitby School. The event will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Greenwich Catholic School, 471 North St. in Greenwich. All safety and health precautions will be taken and attendees are required to wear a mask. Capacity is limited and reservations are required. Register at signupgenius.com/go/gcs. Questions can be directed to kwhite@whItbyschool.org. Information for these features has been submitted by the subjects or their delegates.

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Good Things WCC FOUNDATION’S NEW CFO Jeff Goldberg has been named chief financial officer (CFO) for the Westchester Community College (WCC) Foundation where he will oversee its funds, which are used to award more than $2 million in scholarships annually to WCC students in need. He will work with Executive Director Dolores Swirin-Yao to ensure the Foundation’s long-term sustainability and philanthropic role. In his most recent position, at Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, Goldberg provided financial administration for a substantial scholarship program. Previously he served for 14 years as control-

ler of Kaplan, the educational services company. Goldberg earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting at Adelphi University. “After an extensive search that brought a very diverse and well-qualified field of candidates, we are thrilled to have Jeff join the WCC Foundation,” said Board Chair Joanne Landau. Westchester Community College provides more than 31,000 full-time and part-time students with an education taught by award-winning faculty at one of the most affordable tuition rates in New York state.

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PEEKSKILL POLICE REFORM RECOMMENDATIONS After public meetings by the Peekskill Police Reform Task Force – which includes the city manager, Peekskill police chief and local community members, a draft plan of more than 50 recommendations for police reform was recently presented to the Human Rights Commission. Peekskill Police Chief Don Halmy said, “After almost six months of collaborative planning, the Peekskill Police Reform and Re-Imagination Plan was submitted to the state of New York at the end of March 2021. While the planning phase continues, it was just as important to start implementing the proposals that so many had worked tirelessly on. There were many aspects of this plan that the Peekskill Police Department was able to start working on immediately. Most of these proposals represent long-term changes that I believe the community,

as well as the police department, will recognize as positive additions and we look forward to working together, while continuing to represent this city at the highest level.” The city of Peekskill is a thriving, historic community located on the banks of the Hudson River. Just under one hour north of New York City, Peekskill is culturally and economically vibrant with abundant natural resources due to its location on the river at the gateway to the Hudson Highlands. With more than three miles of continuous parkland, the waterfront is a regional destination with a variety of active and passive recreation, as well as breathtaking views of the Hudson River. The downtown area features an array of dining establishments, a growing arts community and is a hub for new generation technology and multimedia.

PARKS COMMISSIONER RECEIVES AWARD The National Association of County Park and Recreation Association (NACPRO) has awarded Westchester County Parks Commissioner Kathy O’Connor with its 2021 Outstanding Public Official Award for contributing significantly to the benefit of NACPRO member agencies and demonstrating exemplary leadership in the parks and recreation field. Over the course of the past year, O’Connor’s leadership not only benefited the park system, but the greater Westchester County community. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, she worked with local and state officials to transform the Westchester County Center and Glen Island into field hospitals and one of the country’s first drivethrough testing sites. During this time, the need for recreational outlets became increas-

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ingly essential, so O’Connor mobilized the staff to keep the summer months as normal as possible by opening the pools and beaches and children’s summer camps safely. She also worked to keep other recreational activities operating. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Commissioner O’Connor did an outstanding job during the pandemic leading her staff through the unpredictable, and keeping parks and recreational areas open and safe for the residents of Westchester. This award is well-deserved….” Westchester County, which covers 500 square miles was originally home to Native Americans, who were members of the Lenape tribe. Today it is a rich mix of many cultures and landscapes.

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From left: Marcus Frinton, civil engineering intern; Stacey Kurian, PE, project engineer; and Chris LaPorta, PE, project manager and Hudson Valley office manager.

Passero Associates (Passero), a full-service engineering and architecture firm headquartered in Rochester, New York, with more than 100 professionals and 10 offices, has opened a new office in the Hudson Valley at 19 Front St. in Newburgh. The firm will continue its active growth in the Northeast from this office location and from offices in Albany and Burlington, Vermont. Passero currently provides planning, engineering and architectural design services to numerous municipal, airport

and private developer clients in New York and New England. Jess Sudol, PE, president of Passero, said, “Expanding our services in the Hudson Valley and New England will allow us to both better service our clients in this region and to provide new opportunities for our firm and our people….” Chris LaPorta, PE, who serves as Passero’s Hudson Valley office manager, said, “Working and raising my family in the Hudson Valley has been a fantastic

experience. It is an honor to represent Passero Associates, a 49-year-old multidisciplinary firm headquartered in my hometown of Rochester…” LaPorta earned a Master of Science degree in civil engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering technology. He is the president elect of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Mid-Hudson Branch and serves on the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors

LMMM, PART OF ANNUAL MUSEUM DAY The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk will open its doors free of charge Saturday, Sept. 18, noon to 4 p.m. as part of “Smithsonian” magazine’s 17th annual Museum Day, a national celebration of boundless curiosity in which participating museums emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, D.C.-based facilities, which offer free admission every day. This year’s event is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Co. With many public spaces being shut down for a year or more, Museum Day 2021 celebrates the reopening of

museums after long closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This year’s theme, “Experience America,” represents the return to and resurgence of our country’s diverse cultural experiences, in the safest possible way. While tickets will be free of charge, participating museums will have safety precautions in place for this year’s event so guests can safely and comfortably enjoy their experience. LMMM Executive Director Susan Gilgore said, “…Visitors will have an opportunity to view the museum’s ongoing exhibition, “Health, Healing & Addiction in 19th Century America,” Sponsored in part

by Connecticut Humanities and a new exhibition titled “Envisioning Space: Architecture Through the Ages” in collaboration with Stamford Art Association.” Museum Day tickets are available for downloading at Smithsonianmag. com/MuseumDay. Visitors who present a Museum Day ticket will gain free entrance for two at participating venues on Sept. 18. One ticket is permitted per email address. A list of participating museums, which will be continually updated as more museums continue to register, can be found at Smithsonianmag.com/ MuseumDay.

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LANGAN JOINS HVEDC ADVISORY BOARD Langan, represented by its Business Development Manager Jean Coney, has joined the Poughkeepsie-based Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) Advisory Board. With more than 20 years of business development and marketing experience, half that time with Langan, Coney is actively engaged in the development and design community of the Hudson Valley. “From e-commerce to urban and waterfront redevelopment, renewable energy to health care and education projects, our office located in White Plains is focused on the future of the Hudson Valley….” said Coney. Langan is a site/civil, geotechnical and environmental engineering firm with 1,300 employees in 37 locations nationally and internationally. It is a provider of integrated land development engineering and environmental consulting services with more than five decades of expertise and experience to challenging projects in the Hudson Valley and around the world. HVEDC is the leading economic development agency for the seven-county region of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties.

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Headquartered in Trumbull, Connecticut, The Kennedy Center has announced a new Covid-19 vaccination policy requiring all board members and Kennedy Center employees to be fully vaccinated – where applicable, medical or religious exemption will be granted. Unvaccinated board members and employees have a 60-day period, ending Oct. 18, to become fully vaccinated. In addition, under the new policy, The

Kennedy Center is requiring all contractors that have face-to-face contact with Kennedy Center employees and/or clients be fully vaccinated. Kennedy Center CEO Rick Sebastian said, “The Kennedy Center was founded with an unwavering mission to serve, support and empower people with disabilities to reach their full potential. The safety and wellbeing of our employees – the heart of our organization – and our clients – the soul

of our organization – are paramount….” 2021 marks the 70th anniversary of the Kennedy Center. Since first opening in 1951, it has remained steadfast in its mission of creating opportunity for people who have disabilities. Today, The Kennedy Center provides services, supports and employment to more than 2,000 individuals annually in more than 110 communities throughout Connecticut and the state of New York.

JLL WELCOMES ANOTHER TEAM MEMBER Tim Johnson will join JLL’s Stamford office as an associate broker working in collaboration with its office brokerage team led by Executive Managing Director Drew Saunders. Johnson, a former associate at Colliers International, will focus on business development, transaction management

and lease analysis utilizing his deep understanding of investor and occupier clients within the Fairfield and Westchester County markets. Johnson graduated from the University of Connecticut - Stamford with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and has served on the YMCA of the

Greater Twin Cities as a Sioux Initiative Participant. JLL is a leader in the New York tristate commercial real estate market, with more than 2,600 recognized industry experts offering brokerage, capital markets, property/facilities management, consulting and project and development services.

PROMOTIONS AT FLB LAW Two associates: Enrico (Rick) R. Costantini and Laura A. Penney have been promoted to partner at FLB Law, a full-service firm based in Westport. Costantini, a resident of Trumbull, focuses his legal practice on commercial and residential real estate, land use, zoning and commercial transactions. “…His entrepreneurial spirit drives his desire to assist small and mid-sized businesses to establish themselves and to grow from a strong foundation,” said Eric Bernheim, FLB Law’s managing partner. Costantini serves as the secretary of the Planning & Zoning Section of the Connecticut Bar Association and is the secretary on the Board of Directors for the Housatonic Community College Foundation. He previously served as an adjunct professor at the college and was a two-term Majority Leader and member of the Trumbull Town Council. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhode Island College (2004) and his Juris Doctorate from Quinnipiac University School of Law (2009). He is admitted to practice in Connecticut and New York.

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Penney, a resident of Stratford, is a civil and commercial litigator with a primary focus on defense. Her clients include businesses, condominium boards, insurance companies and individuals who rely on her to advocate on their behalf.Penney earned her Bachelor

of Arts degree from the University of Connecticut (2010) and her Juris Doctorate from Western New England University School of Law (2013). She is admitted to practice in Connecticut and is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association.

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Clearview Capital Fund IV LP in Stamford and its affiliate Fund IV have recapitalized LTC Consulting Services LLC and affiliates in partnership with management. The transaction closed Aug. 9. Headquartered in Lakewood, New Jersey, with additional offices in Detroit, Miami, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Toronto and Israel, LTC is a leading provider of revenue cycle management (RCM), finance, accounts payable, insurance contracting and credentialing and other office management services to hundreds of skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and other health care providers nationwide. The company provides critical RCM services to clients in 26 states. Michael Bauman and Mark Josefovic, cofounders, will continue to lead the company; each retained a significant equity stake in the recapitalized business. Several other key members of the senior management team made meaningful investments alongside Fund IV and the company’s cofounders and will continue managing LTC’s various operating divisions. “Matthew Blevins, partner of Clearview Capital, said “We believe LTC is perfectly positioned to benefit from continued RCM outsourcing by SNF operators who are first and foremost focused on delivering exceptional patient care. Persistent Covid-related census challenges, reimbursement complexity and chronic staffing shortages will further accentuate the importance of an efficient revenue cycle function and LTC has developed an incredible reputation for delivering industry-leading outcomes to its SNF clients.” Josefovic, COO, said “As the industry evolves, we felt it was important to understand that tomorrow will look different than today and what we were able to do alone in the past will be much more efficient in the future with the right partner….” LTC is the eighth platform investment in Fund IV, a $550 million committed fund raised in 2018. Business Capital Exchange Inc. provided financial advisory services to LTC, while Troutman Pepper provided legal advice to the Company. Alston & Bird LLP served as Clearview’s legal adviser.

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Above $1 million 36 Victor Street LLC, Pamona. Seller: Yonkers Estates LLC, Brooklyn. Property: 36 Victor St., Yonkers. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Aug. 16. 93 William Holdings LLC, Yonkers. Seller: 93 William Realty LLC, Yonkers. Property: 93 William St., Yonkers. Amount: $5.4 million. Filed Aug. 16. 320 DM Realty LLC, Katonah. Seller: Polmar Inc., Pawling. Property: 4 Smith Ave., Mount Kisco. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Aug. 16. Berezin, Naomi and Yaroslav Gelfand, Los Angeles, California. Seller: 201 Taymil Road LLC, Scarsdale. Property: 211 Taymil Road, New Rochelle. Amount: $2 million. Filed Aug. 16. Goldman, Jared, Greenwich, Connecticut. Seller: OPRA III LLC, Harrison. Property: 120 Old Post Road, Rye. Amount: $2.8 million. Filed Aug. 16. National Granite Accommodating Company LLC, New City. Seller: Polls Property Inc., Bronxville. Property: 756 Nepperhan Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $3.3 million. Filed Aug. 19. Peekskill Views LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: Steven Bruce Borbely, Peekskill. Property: 1130 Frost Lane, Peekskill. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Aug. 16. Sanchez, Diego and Vanessa Sanchez, Wappingers Falls. Seller: LL Parcel E LLC, Washington, Pennsylvania. Property: 200 Legend Ave Drive, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Aug. 17. Schlappig, Michael and Amanda Schlappig, Scarsdale. Seller: HCM Dolma LLC, Scarsdale. Property:8 Dolma Road, Scarsdale. Amount: $5.2 million. Filed Aug. 17. Items appearing in the Fairfield County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various sources, including public records made available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court system. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, no liability is assumed for errors or omissions. In the case of legal action, the records cited are open to public scrutiny and should be inspected before any action is taken. Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to:

Union SRB LLC, Flushing. Seller: London 719 LLC, Scarsdale. Property: 42 Brite Ave., Scarsdale. Amount: $2 million. Filed Aug. 16.

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2 Piping Rock LLC, Briarcliff Manor. Seller: William R. Denholm and Donna M. Denholm, Ossining. Property: 2 Piping Rock Drive, Ossining. Price: 375,000. Filed Aug. 17. 11-13 Fourth Street Realty LLC, White Plains. Seller: Rosemarie P. Giordano, Lewes, Delaware. Property: 11-13 Fourth St., White Plains. Amount: $175,000. Filed Aug. 19. 15-17 Fourth Street Realty LLC, White Plains. Seller: Rosemarie P. Giordano, White Plains. Property: 17 Fourth St., White Plains. Amount: $175,000. Filed Aug. 19. 38 Sagamore Road LLC, Bronxville. Seller: Mark T. Foley and Brian T. Foley, Bronxville. Property: 38 Sagamore Road, Eastchester. Amount: $975,000. Filed Aug. 18. 41 Coolidge Avenue LLC, Rye. Seller: Diana Cannon, Rye. Property: 41 Coolidge Ave., Rye. Amount: $925,000. Filed Aug. 16. 99 Yonkers Resident LLC, Cedarhurst. Seller: Youngman Holdings LLC, Brooklyn. Property: 99 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $750,000. Filed Aug. 17. 662 Central LLC, Bronx. Seller: Michael Salvatore, Yonkers. Property: 662 Central Park Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $470,000. Filed Aug. 18. 2857 Salem LLC, South Salem. Seller: Gina Cowher, South Salem. Property: 8 Douglas Drive, Lewisboro. Amount: $960,000. Filed Aug. 18. Alchris LLC, Ossining. Seller: Cosmo D. Amodei and Natalie A. Amodei, Hawthorne. Property: 178 Grove St., Mount Kisco. Amount: $475,000. Filed Aug. 17. American Custom Builders Inc., Yorktown Heights. Seller: Barbara Suggs, Yorktown Heights. Property: 632 Viewland Drive, Yorktown. Property: $315,000. Filed Aug. 17.

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Baginski, Andrew and Kristen Wickham, Port Chester. Seller: Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc., Morris Plains, New Jersey. Property: 4 Lois Lane, Lewisboro. Amount: $835,000. Filed Aug. 19. Bennett, Shernette and Valerie Hawkins, Mount Vernon. Seller: 33 Brookside LLC, Monroe. Property: 31 Brookside Place, New Rochelle. Amount: $699,000. Filed Aug. 18. Bissoondatt, Avita and Fitzroy Anthony Shivram, Yonkers. Seller: CAPC USA Fund I LLC, Brunswick, New Jersey. Property: 130 Glenwood Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $298,700. Filed Aug. 17. Chovvakula, Heyma R. and Soujaniya Konoda, White Plains. Seller: Deof II 257 Central Avenue LLC, Douglaston. Property: 257 Central Ave., Unit 2E, White Plains. Amount: $480,000. Filed Aug. 17. Dean, Donna and Clinton Black, New York City. Seller: Dranoel LLC, New York City. Property: 51 Meadow Lane, Bedford. Amount: $788,000. Filed Aug. 20. Edwards, Xian, Bronx. Seller: 45-47 Yale Avenue LLC, White Plains. Property: 71 Edgemont Road, Yonkers. Amount: $780,000. Filed Aug. 18. Edgewood Properties LLC, Thornwood. Seller: James Servello and Debra A. Coccaro, Carmel. Property: Warren Ave., Mount Pleasant. Amount: $310,000. Filed Aug. 18. Eker, Allison, Brooklyn. Seller: Property Doc LLC, Millwood. Property: 470 Saw Mill River Road, New Castle. Amount: $615,000. Filed Aug. 16. Fanning, Brian and Surangel Fanning, Rockville Center. Seller: 132 Ventures LLC, Croton-on-Hudson. Property: 3147 Old Yorktown Road, Yorktown. Amount: $900,000. Filed Aug. 19. Garrido, Nelson, Nanuet. Seller: White Plains Condo Holding LLC, Staatsburg. Property: 1 Renaissance Square, Unit 14F, White Plains. Amount: $825,000. Filed Aug. 16. G&P Landlords Inc., Eastchester. Seller: 1 Mill Road Realty Inc., Eastchester. Property: 1-9 Mill Road, Eastchester. Amount: $800,000. Filed Aug. 17.

Liu, Christopher, New York City. Seller: 50 North Ninth Avenue LLC, Mount Vernon. Property: 50 N. Ninth Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $490,000. Filed Aug. 18. M&R Home Investing LLC, Westfield, New Jersey. Seller: Sven A. Buckner, Lake Arrowhead, California. Property: 43 S. Eighth Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $450,000. Filed Aug. 17. Narvaez, Raul Armando, Peekskill. Seller: 151 Smith Street Peekskill LLC, Peekskill. Property: 151 Smith St., Peekskill. Amount: $360,000. Filed Aug. 18. Ostuni, Angelo and Denise Ostuni, Brooklyn. Seller: 17 Winthrop LLC, Larchmont. Property: 17 Winthrop Ave., Mamaroneck. Amount: $976,495.Filed Aug.16. Saranda Metro LLC, Mamaroneck. Seller: Barbara Fixler and Zev Fixler, Tarrytown. Property: 94 Virginia Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $890,000. Filed Aug. 19. Somasundaram, Manjula, West Harrison. Seller: 40 Reynal Road Realty Corp., Putnam Valley. Property: 40 Reynal Road, White Plains. Amount: $925,000. Filed Aug. 17. TLH Associates Inc., Hawthorne. Seller: TLH Associates, Hawthorne. Property: 333 Elwood Ave., Mount Pleasant. Amount: $400,000. Filed Aug. 17. United 18 LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Vera Noel, Yonkers. Property: 80 Morris St., Yonkers. Amount: $295,000. Filed Aug. 18. Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc., Morris Plains, New Jersey. Seller: Daniel S. Strechay and Kathryn F. Strechay, Katonah. Property: 4 Lois Lane, Lewisboro. Amount: $835,000. Filed Aug. 18.

JUDGMENTS Alleyne, Jermaine, Mount Vernon. $2,115.84 in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Aug. 18. Auto Lanka Inc., Staten Island. $6,996.88 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 19. Bastardo, Rosaida, Mount Vernon. $27,755.59 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 17.

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Cameron, Edwards M., Yorktown Heights. $8,914.41 in favor of CavalrySPV I LLC, Valhalla. Filed Aug. 18. Castillo, Juan, Yonkers. $1,907.26 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed Aug. 17. Cohill, David, Yonkers. $6,514.72 in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Aug. 18. Conkill, Holly, Peekskill. $1,771.04 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed Aug. 18. Corsa Construction Inc., Ridgewood. $9,317.66 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed Aug. 17. Davis, Sonya, Mount Vernon. $3,786.80 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed Aug. 18. Ellerbe, Charmae, New Rochelle. $1,776.91 in favor of Jefferson Capital Systems LLC, Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Filed Aug. 17. Empire State Construction Services Inc., White Plains. $11,164.01 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 18. Ferreira, Edison, Mount Vernon. $13,676.03 in favor of Jefferson Capital Systems LLC, Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Filed Aug. 17. Flash Electrical Corp., Maspeth. $2,176.32 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 17. Flores, Angeles, New Rochelle. $1,824.14 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed Aug. 17. Francis B. Construction Corp., Flushing. $24,651.32 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 18. Gravey, Michael A., New Rochelle. $28,457.35 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Aug. 18. Great Unity Steel & Construction Corp., Flushing. $33,238.48 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 17. Hayan Renovation Inc., New York City. $46,214.50 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 18.

Hylan Medical Services, Brooklyn. $8,136.83 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 19. J & T Bro Inc., Middle Village. $14,047.75 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 17. JFAV Corp., Brooklyn. $9,297.71 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 19. Kashong Creek Craft Cider LLC, Geneva. $7,794.14 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 19. Kirby Construction Corp., Bronx. $12,678.83 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 19. LCL Construction LLC, Staten Island. $8,444.30 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 19. Linares, Jahaida, Yorktown Heights. $1,951.44 in favor of Jefferson Capital Systems LLC, Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Filed Aug. 18. Lucky Express Trucking Inc., Ozone Park. $17,647.04 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 18. Maldonado, Defarias Juana, Mount Vernon. $9,222.22 in favor of Ford Motor Credit Company LLC, Dearborn, Minnesota. Filed Aug. 19. Malik, Narseen B., Yonkers. $19,094.56 in favor of Unifund CCR LLC, Cincinnati, Ohio. Filed Aug. 18. Manach LLC, Yonkers. $38,159.83 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 18. Martin, Christine, Cortlandt Manor. $5,385.88 in favor of Velocity Investments LLC, Wall, New Jersey. Filed Aug. 17. Memrose Corp., Brooklyn. $7,141.66 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 19. MJ Interior Renovation Corp., Bronx. $25,411.34 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 19. Negrete, Miguel, Yonkers. $3,316.08 in favor of Jefferson Capital Systems LLC, Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Filed Aug. 17.

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Facts & Figures Neuman, Antionette, Purchase. $4,208.89 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed Aug. 17. New Visions Transportation Group Inc., Howard Beach. $27,578.24 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 19. New York Chocolate Distributors LLC, Brooklyn. $7,944.57 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 19. Newman, Shirley, Yonkers. $2,696.13 in favor of Jefferson Capital Systems LLC, Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Filed Aug. 17. Nick & Sons Trucking Corp., Lancaster. $13,939.62 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 18. Nicolis, Amanda L., Yorktown Heights. $61,912.51 in favor of TD Bank National Association, Flemington, New Jersey. Filed Aug. 19. Queenies Construction Inc., Brooklyn. $10,127.20 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 17. River Realty Management LLC, White Plains. $7,466.56 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 19. Robinson, Jason, Peekskill. $10,763.89 in favor of Westlake Services LLC, Los Angeles, California. Filed Au. 19. Royal Construction & Development Corp., Bronx. $11,512.40 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 19. RR Interiors Design Corp., East Elmhurst. $22,334.18 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 18. Ruiz MD Service Corp., Brooklyn. $9,078.87 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 19. Sarae Inc., Brooklyn. $14,099.59 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 19.

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Sinkin, Sara, Montrose. $1,470.39 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla. Filed Aug. 18. Sith Tech Inc., New York City. $7,696.58 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 19. Skyline NYC Painting LLC, Brooklyn. $6,483.16 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Aug. 17. Tejada, Roberto, Yonkers. $4,547.45 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed Aug. 18. Thompson, Lance, Valhalla. $2,338.23 in favor of Jefferson Capital Systems LLC Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Filed Aug. 17. Washington, Tiffany, White Plains. $2,011.24 45 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed Aug. 17.

LIS PENDENS The following filings indicate a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Carranza, Cesar F. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $775,000 affecting property located at 38 Maple Ave., Harrison. Filed Aug. 19. Cataldo, Regina. Filed by U.S. Bank National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $365,000 affecting property located at 190 Osmun Place, Yonkers. Filed Aug. 19. Forrest, Velma. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $370,000 affecting property located at 435 Union Ave., Mount Vernon. Filed Aug. 19. Johnson, Willie J. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $350,000 affecting property located at 106 W. Sidney Ave., Mount Vernon. Filed Aug. 19.

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Thomas, Claudwell S. and Julie Thomas Goggin. Filed by HSBC Bank National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $1.5 million affecting property located at 7 Samuel Dann Way, Pound Ridge. Filed Aug. 18.

MECHANIC’S LIENS White Plains Hospital, White Plains. $233,569.21 in favor of Utopia Construction of New York. Maspeth. Filed Aug. 17.

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Ray’s Diner, 10 Van Wyck St., Croton-on-Hudson 10520 , c/o Angela King and Raymond Crawford. Filed Aug. 17.

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Clara & Pies Soul Food, 167 Woodworth Ave., Unit 3S, Yonkers 10701, c/o Jerisha Lainese Bowman. Filed Aug. 18. ERH Signings, 15 S. Lawrence Ave., Elmsford 10523, c/o Eric Richardson-Hagans. Filed Aug. 16. Eternal Blush Bridal, 10 Stewart Place, 6E-E, White Plains 10603, c/o Jessica M. Tan. Filed Aug. 17. Handlistic Occupational Therapy, 45 Main St., Apt. 911, Yonkers 10701, c/o Yeiddy L. Ferreira. Filed Aug. 17. Latino Tax Services, 149 Grand St., Apt. 2B, White Plains 10601, c/o Aristides Gozzer. Filed Aug. 18. Liberte Brand, 183 Drake Ave., Apt. 1A, New Rochelle 10805, c/o Gregory Inzinmo. Filed Aug. 16. Mars Perfect Designs, P.O. Box 614, Yonkers 10705, c/o Marbel M. Aquino Segura. Filed Aug. 17.

Marthas House Cleaning Service, 9 N. Lawn Ave., Elmsford 10523, c/o Martha Zenyda Sori Gomez. Filed Aug. 18. Midhub Promotion, 95-117 Ravine Ave., Yonkers 10701, c/o Kristopher Simmons Filed Aug. 18. Modern Blue Securities, 34 Mount Pleasant Road, Yonkers 10703, c/o Kristopher Simmons. Filed Aug. 18. Natura Cleaning Service, 27 Broad Ave., Second floor, Ossining 10562, c/o Maria Rosallo Fernandez. Filed Aug. 16. Ovie Foods Services, 7 Nuvern Ave., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Linda Okeme. Filed Aug. 17. Vintage Stable Designs, 65 Brook Manor Lane, Pleasantville 10570, c/o Amy M. Franks. Filed Aug. 18.

U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT White Plains & Poughkeepsie Local business cases, Aug. 18 - 24 Charles A. Izzo, Campbell Hall, independent contractor, Sabrina Ann Farm, 21-35629-CGM: Chapter 11. Attorney: Francis B. Paz. Suffern Partners LLC, Suffern and Brooklyn vs. 14th Street Realty Associates LLC, Brooklyn, 21-7085-SHL: Adversary proceeding in Suffern Partners Chapter 11 (21-22280), demand $4.85 million. Attorneys: James B. Glucksman, Robert L. Rattet. Suffern Partners LLC vs. Continental Kosher Catering Inc., Suffern, et al, 21-7086-SHL: Adversary proceeding in Suffern Partners Chapter 11 (21-22280), demand $993,000. Attorneys: James B. Glucksman, Robert L. Rattet.

Sheri M. Goslar, Pine Bush, owner of Orange County Land and Snow LLC, 21-35636-CGM: Chapter 7, assets $15,626, liabilities $565,287. Attorney: Dario DiLello. Cheryl M. Giles, Dover Plains, re. The Market at Mabbettsville, 21-35642-CGM: Chapter 7, assets $27,325, liabilities $46,578. Attorney: Michelle L. Trier.

U.S. DISTRICT COURT, White Plains Local business cases, Aug. 18 - 24 Flor Hernandez, Yonkers, et al, vs. Yonkers Brewing Co., et al, 21-cv-6951-KMK: Fair Labor Standards Act. Attorneys: Eunon J. Mizrahi, Joshua Levin-Epstein.

BRM Trades LLC, Monsey vs. All-Ways Forwarding International, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 21-cv-7151-VB: Admiralty and marine claim. Attorney: Brendan Collins.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD JUDGMENTS Failure to carry insurance or for work-related injuries and illnesses, Aug. 19 to Aug. 25, 2021. 471 Laundry Inc., Mount Vernon. Amount: $24,500. Daniel Lora Reyes, Peekskill. Amount: $23,500. ECS Maintenance Inc., Pelham. Amount: $2,000. Empire State Trucking Inc., Mount Vernon. Amount: $3,971.50.

Morgan Howarth, Gainesville, Virginia vs. Key West Poolscapes, Peekskill, et al, 21-cv6962-VB: Copyright infringement. Attorney: Joseph A. Dunne.

Envy Services Corp., New Rochelle. Amount: $2,500.

Julio Fajardo, Ossining vs. Ourem Iron Works Inc., Yonkers, et al, 21-cv-6978-NSR: Fair Labor Standards Act. Attorney: Roman Avshalumov.

Franco’s Techniservice of Port Chester Inc., Port Chester. Amount: $25,000.

Eastchester Tobacco & Vape Inc., et al, vs. town of Eastchester, et al, 21-cv-6996-VB: Denial of due process. Attorney: Benjamin M. Rattner.

Jaclyn Ann Tripodi SLP PC, Pleasantville. Amount: $34,000.

Kenneth Blanchette Food Consulting & Brokerage Inc., Briarcliff Manor vs. Mill IT Inc., Bakersfield, California, 21-cv7000-KMK: Contract, removal from Westchester Supreme Court. Attorney: Mark E. Goldell.

Kathleen Fox-Bennett, Mount Kisco. Amount: $34,500.

Anjana Gattani, Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Scarsdale Publishing Ltd., et al, 21-cv-7075-KMK: Copyright infringement. Attorney: Scott A. Burroughs.

ER Painting Contractors LLC, Port Chester. Amount: $2,000.

It’s Always Something Inc., Yonkers. Amount: $7,000.

Jam Bar & Restaurant LLC d.b.a. Public House, Pelham. Amount: $22,000.

L White Consulting LLC d.b.a. Sentient Shift, Hartsdale. Amount: $23,500. Lalique General Contractors Inc., Mohegan Lake. Amount: $47,500. Rosa Land Tech Design Inc., New Rochelle. Amount: $14,500.

Facts & Figures Ted and Jim Transports Inc., Yonkers. Amount: $34,500. Thomas S Seabrook II, Yonkers and Bronx. Amount: $35,500. Todd Pierce Associates, Tuckahoe. Amount: $37,500. Tresses by Sandrine LLC, Mount Vernon. Amount: $23,500. Universal Wireless One Inc., White Plains. Amount: $21,000.

PATENTS Anti-VEGF protein compositions and methods for producing the same. Patent no. 11,098,112 issued to Andrew Tustian, et al. Assigned to Regeneron, Tarrytown. Back-side memory element. Patent no. 11,101,318 issued to Arvind Kumar, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Blockchain web browser interface. Patent no. 11,102,232 issued to James Kozloski, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Collection vessel for collecting, measuring and aggregrating precipitation accumulation data. Patent no. 11,099,298 issued to Levente Klein, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Conversational authoring of event-processing applications. Patent no. 11,100,295 issued to Martin Hirzel, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Cornulin (CRNN) variants and uses thereof. Patent no. 11,098,363 issued to Claudia Gonzaga-Jauregui, et al. Assigned to Regeneron, Tarrytown. Low-resistance contacts, including intermetallic alloy of nickel, platinum, titanium, aluminum and type IV semiconductor elements. Patent no. 11,101,219 issued to John Bruley, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

Multiparty payment card processing systems and methods with foreign exchange transaction detection and chargeback loss mitigation. Patent no. 11,100,508 issued to Michael Timko, et al. Assigned to Mastercard, Purchase. Numeric data type support for cognitive intelligence queries. Patent no. 11,100,100 issued to Bortik Bandyopadhyay, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Optimizing operating system vulnerability analysis. Patent no. 11,100,233 issued to Shripad Nadgowda, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Portions of configuration state registers in-memory. Patent no. 11,099,782 issued to Michael Gschwind, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Prerequisite driven dynamic infrastructure organization. Patent no. 11,099,907 issued to Alexei Karve, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Printed circuit board to dielectric layer transition with controlled impedance and reduced and/or mitigated crosstalk for quantum applications. Patent no. 11,102,879 issued to Salvatore Olivadese, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Stabilized formulations containing anti-interleukin-6 receptor (IL-6R) antibodies. Patent no. 11,098,127 issued to Daniel Dix, et al. Assigned to Regeneron, Tarrytown. Systems and methods for use in managing digital identities. Patent no. 11,100,503 issued to Ranjita Iyer, et al. Assigned to Mastercard, Purchase. Testing and modifying calendar and event-sensitive timer series data analytics. Patent no. 11,099,979 issued to Yuan-Chi Chang, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Updating and modifying linguistic based functions in a specialized user interface. Patent no. 11,100,290 issued to Jason Boada, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

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BUILDING LOANS

Above $1 million

Chai X Chai LLC, as owner. Lender: Northeast Community Bank. Property: 18 and 28 Hammond St., Monsey. Amount: $2.6 million. Filed Aug. 20. Ford 33 Realty LLC, as owner. Lender: Bank of America National Association. Property: 33 Corporate Drive, Orangetown. Amount: $3.2 million. Filed Aug. 18.

Below $1 million

201810OY 28 LLC, as owner. $114,500 in favor of Next Generation Trust Company Custodian. Property: 59 Maple Ave., Patterson. Filed Aug. 19. Ricoflow Equity LLC, as owner. Lender: Finance of America Commercial LLC. Property: in Hyde Park. Amount: $48,358. Filed Aug. 19.

DEEDS

Above $1 million

Beverly Hills New York LLC, Nanuet. Seller: Sylson LLC, Syosset. Property: 85 – 106 Halley Drive, Pomona. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Aug. 20. Prophecy Theater LLC, New York City. Seller: The Reformed Church of Beacon, High Falls. Property: in Beacon. Amount: $1 million. Filed Aug. 17.

Below $1 million

8 Thomas Court LLC, Monsey. Seller: Gary Eisenberger and Rochelle Eisenberger. Property: 10 Thomas Court, Ramapo. Amount: $950,000. Filed Aug. 19.

10 Ohio Avenue LLC, Monsey. Seller: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, Irving, Texas. Property: 17 Hillside Road, Ramapo. Amount: $282,150. Filed Aug. 18. 11 MPD Unit 105 LLC, Pomona. Seller: JRMD Properties LLC, Bronx. Property: 11 Medical Park Drive, Ramapo. Amount: $526,000. Filed Aug. 18. 12 Stella Drive, Spring Valley. Seller: Jamie T. Packer, Port Washington. Property: 16 Fletcher Court, Ramapo. Amount: $485,000. Filed Aug. 10. 26 Paiken LLC, Monsey. Seller: David B. Bernstein, Jackson. Property: 26 Paiken Drive, Ramapo. Amount: $785,000. Filed Aug. 12. 37-39 Commerce LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: Commerce 37 LLC, Monsey. Property: 37 Commerce St., Ramapo. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Aug. 20. 71 Brigada Realty LLC, Valley Cottage. Seller: Anyiro Garcia, Congers. Property: 72 Route 9W South, Haverstraw. Amount: $81,789. Filed Aug. 11. 80 East AE LLC, Nanuet. Seller: Dale Crispell, Stony Point. Property: 80 E. Railroad Ave., Haverstraw. Amount: $320,000. Filed Aug. 16. 115 South Madison LLC, Monsey. Seller: Joseph Costanzo, Spring Valley. Property: 115 S. Madison Ave., Spring Valley. Amount: $650,000. Filed Aug. 9. Balaban, Menachem and Rifka Balaban, Spring Valley. Seller: LB Acreage LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 6 Ewing Ave., Unit 6-203, Ramapo. Amount: $500,000. Filed Aug. 18. Breuer, Gittel and Abraham Breuer, Spring Valley. Seller: 17 Charlotte LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 17 Charlotte Drive, Ramapo. Amount: $630,000. Filed Aug. 13. Brunner, Shay and Chana Brunner, Spring Valley. Seller: Summit Gardening RE LLC, Monsey. Property: 23 FKA 9, Park Gardens Court, Spring Valley. Amount: $869,000. Filed Aug. 13.

Catskill Apartments LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: David Badtke and Josanna Berkow, Rhinebeck. Property: in Hyde Park. Amount: $499,000. Filed Aug. 19. Communipaw Lafayette LLC, Jersey City, New Jersey. Seller: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 246 Cherry Lane, Ramapo. Amount: $410,000. Filed Aug. 20. Coppola, Grant, Hopewell Junction. Seller: Global Satellite LLC, Wappinger Falls. Property: in East Fishkill. Amount: $147,000. Filed Aug. 16. Eichenstein, Yecheskel, Monsey. Seller: 32 Blauvelt Road LLC, Monsey. Property: 32 Blauvelt Road, Unit 112, Ramapo. Amount: $445,000. Filed Aug. 17. Freund, Mordechai L., Brooklyn. Seller: Viola Ventures LLC, Chestnut Ridge. Property: 3201. Corner St., Spring Valley. Amount: $519,000. Filed Aug. 16. Friedman, Moses and Esther Friedman, Brooklyn. Seller: National Transfer Services LLC, Houston, Texas. Property: 47 Van Orden Ave., Ramapo. Amount: $530,000. Filed Aug. 16. Friedman, Joel, Monsey. Seller: Ohana Realty LLC, Congers. Property: 113 Hudson Ave., Haverstraw. Amount: $375,000. Filed Aug. 16. Gelbert, Robert, Edward Gelbert and Hindy Lesin, Monsey. Seller: Viola Ventures LLC, Chestnut Ridge. Property: 2106 Corner St., Ramapo. Amount: $310,236. Filed Aug. 19. Green Estates Realty LLC, Airmont. Seller: Robert C.B. Thomas, Stony Point. Property: 24 Tenure Ave., Ramapo. Amount: $650,000. Filed Aug. 20. Holt Drive LLC, Blauvelt. Seller: Owen Linden, Pearl River. Property: 358 Holt Drive, Orangetown. Amount: $275,000. Filed Aug. 18. Israel, Yom Tov Lipa and Yitty Israel, Monsey. Seller: 302 Blauvelt LLC, Monroe. Property: 302 Blauvelt Road, Unit 101, Ramapo. Amount: $450,000. Filed Aug. 9.

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Jans East LLC, Oyster Bar. Seller: Thomas Greenwald, Olivebridge. Property: in Rhinebeck. Amount: $999,500. Filed Aug. 19. Jewish Inspiration Inc., Monsey. Seller: Smith Home LLC, Monsey. Property: 6 Zeck Court, Ramapo. Amount: $700,000. Filed Aug. 20. Klagsburn, Avrohom, Spring Valley. Seller: 4 SPS LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 2 Schevchenko Place, Unit 211, Ramapo. Amount: $992,956. Filed Aug.13. Markowitz, Menachem and Raizy Markowitz, Monsey. Seller: Remsen Estates LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 6 Garden Circle, Ramapo. Amount: $599,000. Filed Aug. 11. Mazel Developers LLC, Monsey. Seller: Richard O’Shea and Josephine O’Shea, Pomona. Property: 2 Dunnigan Drive, Pomona. Amount: $439,900. Filed Aug. 19. National Transfer Services LLC, Houston, Texas. Seller: Elizabeth Zaldivar and Alvaro Zaldivar, Suffern. Property: 47 Van Orden Ave., Ramapo. Amount: $530,000. Filed Aug. 16. Nine North Avenue LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: Louise Johnston, Hauppauge. Property: 9 North St., Haverstraw. Amount: $275,000. Filed Aug. 18. Pollak, Issac, Monsey. Seller: 101 Blauvelt LLC, Monroe. Property: 101Blauvelt Road, Unit 112, Ramapo. Amount: $325,000. Filed Aug. 16. PV APR Holdings LLC, Pleasant Valley. Seller: Dawn M. Montfort, Wappingers Falls. Property: in Wappingers Falls. Amount: $240,000. Filed Aug. 18. R9G LLC, Cortlandt Manor. Seller: Julian Gevargis, Hyde Park. Property: in Hyde Park. Amount: $295,000. Filed Aug. 19. River Rats LLC, Blauvelt. Seller: Gina Tina LLC, Pearl River. Property: 34 S. Middletown Road, Orangetown. Amount: $850,000. Filed Aug. 19. Rosenbaum, David, Spring Valley. Seller: 9 Park LLC, Monsey. Property: 9 Park St., Unit 202, Ramapo. Amount: $660,000. Filed Aug. 13.

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Facts & Figures Salamon, Mordejan, Monsey. Seller: 74 Halley LC, Pomona. Property: 74 Halley Drive, Pomona. Amount: $900,000. Filed Aug. 18. Seemer, Karl H. and Nancy Olavarria, Peekskill. Seller: 249 Main Street LLC, Armonk. Property: in Beacon. Amount: $381,000. Filed Aug. 18. Stern, Abraham S., Brooklyn. Seller: Viola Ventures LLC, Chestnut Ridge. Property: 3104 Corner St., Spring Valley. Amount: $319,000. Filed Aug. 17. Trail’s End Farm LLC, Milan. Seller: Patrick Thornton, Hyde Park. Property: in Milan. Amount: $227,000. Filed Aug. 20. Unger, Eidel, Spring Valley. Seller: Viola Ventures LLC, Chestnut Ridge. Property: 3113 Corner St., Ramapo. Amount: $319,000. Filed Aug. 20. Weiss, Samuel and Sarah Eizikovits, Spring Valley. Seller: Viola Ventures LLC, Chestnut Ridge. Property: 3101 Corner St., Ramapo. Amount: $319,000. Filed Aug. 18. Yungel, Keith and Dana Yungel, Pawling. Seller: Pendley Farm LLC, Holmes. Property: in Pawling. Amount: $150,000. Filed Aug. 19.

JUDGMENTS

Bariletti, Valerio, Suffern. $6,500. Bank of America, Charlotte, North Carolina Filed Aug. 17. Caravello, Nancie, Carmel. $4,183.08 in favor of Capital One Bank National Association. Filed Aug. 19. Connolly, John M., Mahopac. $4,474.01 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Newark, Delaware. Filed Aug. 19.

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Degaltini, Barbara, Mahopac. $2,195.82 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed Aug. 16. Farkas, Zev, Spring Valley. $11,131.33 in favor of Capital One Bank National Association, Glen Allen, Virginia Filed Aug. 16. Flores, Yenifer G., New City. $1945.24 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed Aug. 16. Gallagher, Tomothy, Michelle Gallagher and Joann Prisciantelli, Carmel. $71,127.57 in favor of Putnam County National Bank of Carmel, Carmel. Filed Aug. 17. Griffin, Ann N., Pearl River. $9,496.37 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Aug. 17. Honig, Yoel, Spring Valley. $11,015.30 in favor of Capital One Bank National Association, Glen Allen, Virginia Filed Aug. 16. Kumar, Ann, Suffern. $14,327.78 in favor of Capital One Bank National Association, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed Aug. 16. Lefkowitz, Judy, Monsey. $4,117.60 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed Aug. 16. Lowell, Patrick K., Spring Valley. $2,595.80 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany. Filed Aug. 17. McCools and Son Heating and Air Conditioning LLC, Carmel. $15,166.45 in favor of RAL Supply Group Inc., Hawthorne. Filed Aug. 19.

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Porrazzo, Violetta, Carmel. $1,617.94 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed Aug. 19. Molt, Henry, Pleasant Valley. $1,595.35 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed Aug. 16. Nyarko, Juliana D., Spring Valley. $10,588.87 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany. Filed Aug. 17. Reilly, Erin C., Carmel. $3,001.62 in favor of Capital One Bank National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Aug. 17. Roccuzzo, Laurie, Garrison. $15,271.94 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed Aug. 19. Rodden, Kassie, Patterson. $1,564.32 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed Aug. 16. Rubin, Yoel, Suffern. $15,445.50 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Aug. 17. Thompson, Christine, Red Hook. $3,806.60 in favor of Unifund CCR LLC, Cincinnati, Ohio. Filed Aug. 16. Turnyanszki, Michael, Patterson. $3,967.49 in favor of Capital One Bank National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Aug. 19. Whitfield, Jason, Nanuet. $2,885.30 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany. Filed Aug. 16.

MECHANIC’S LIENS

Sikova, Zora, as owner. $3,245.41 in favor of Vista on The Lake Condominium. Property: 313 Vista on the Lake, Unit 313, Carmel. Filed Aug. 19.

NEW BUSINESSES

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

PARTNERSHIPS Excel Contracting, 505 Cloke Road, Monroe 10949, c/o Alex Morales and Griselda Morales. Filed Aug. 16.

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS

Activeaid, 104 Noel Drive, New Windsor 12553, c/o Donovan A. Jones. Filed Aug. 17.

Anderson Tactical, 16 River Road, Unit A, Stony Point 10980, c/o Matthew Anderson. Filed Aug. 19. April Vidal Studios, 195 Front St., Newburgh 12550, c/o April R. Vidal. Filed Aug. 16. Barking Lot, 85 Old Tappan Road, Tappan 10983, c/o Erica Bachleda. Filed Aug. 17. Blue Ox Shop, 23 Locust Drive, Brewster 10509, c/o Kristen Ann Haefner. Filed Aug. 16. Broken Mirrorz, 104 William St., Newburgh 12550, c/o Cesar Rostran. Filed Aug. 16. Chic Cleaning, 22 Columbus Ave., Newburgh 12550, c/o Carolina Lanza Ganz. Filed Aug. 17. Dream Drive, 7 Herdman St., West Haverstraw 10993, c/o Gerald Parker. Filed Aug. 20.

Glitter And Sass Crafts, 4 Gala Court, Congers 10920, c/o Fiona Parahus. Filed Aug. 19. Green Planet Produce, 50 Onderdonk Road, Warwick 10990, c/o Frederick John Wells. Filed Aug. 17. Hernandez Taxi Service, 14 Regina Road, Airmont 10952, c/o Martin W. Hernandez. Filed Aug. 18. Hudson Canyon Consulting, 34 Iroquois Ave., Palisades 10964, c/o Raymond Salvatore Fusco. Filed Aug. 20. Joseph Excavating, 156 Route 59, Suffern 10901, c/o Joseph Davidgoleh. Filed Aug. 17. Kbunny Catering, 30 Roosevelt Ave., Middletown 10940, c/o Kadian Anesha Lynch. Filed Aug. 17. Lannis Cucina Verace Italiano, 645 Main St., Suite 1, Sparkill 10976, c/o Kimberley Auth. Filed Aug. 19. Lila Schonfeld, 430 Route 306, Monsey 10952, c/o Lila Schonfeld. Filed Aug. 18. Lola’s Stitches, 9 Milford Court, Spring Valley 10977, c/o Dolores Targelia Orozco Bermeo. Filed Aug. 19. Marino Home Improvement, 33 Everett Road, Campbell Hall 10916, c/o Lawrence Marino. Filed Aug. 17. M & N Supplies, 129 E. Willow Tree Road, Spring Valley 10977, c/o Matityahu Nadav. Filed Aug. 16. Mercaz Daled Minim Warehouse, 5 Acer Court, Monsey 10952, c/o Shulamis Schlesinger. Filed Aug. 19.

Moncada’s Home Improvements, 116 Concord Lane, Middletown 10940, c/o Fredys Alexander Moncada. Filed Aug. 17. P&C Carpentry Wood Works, 10 Lake Shore Drive, Nanuet 10954, c/o Abner Mauricio Palma Escobar. Filed Aug. 19. Patrick Charles Carpentry, 344 Greenbush Road, Blauvelt 10913, c/o Patrick Charles. Filed Aug. 16. Patrick’s Lawn Maintenance, 303 Sheffield Court, Brewster 10509, c/o Patrick Michael Harris. Filed Aug. 19. Patrick Taxi, 12 Palmer Trail, Carmel 10512, c/o Segundo Morocho. Filed Aug. 19. Photobooth Planet Hudson Valley, 562 Haverstraw Road, Suffern 10901, c/o Daniel E. Gordon. Filed Aug. 16. Rebolledo Transport, 12 Bethune Blvd. 304, Spring Valley 10977, c/o Manuel Rebolledo Munoz. Filed Aug. 18. Resdesign Doc, 151 N. Shore Road, Putnam Valley 10579, c/o Stacy Nunberg. Filed Aug. 17. Ships And Things Travel Planning, 367 Avalon Gardens Drive, Nanuet 10954, c/o Jenise Arnao Plenty. Filed Aug. 20. Steady Counseling, 36 Brockton Road, Spring Valley 10977, c/o Carolyn Levi. Filed Aug. 20.

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fairfield county

BUILDING PERMITS Commercial Cannondale Generators Inc., Wilton, contractor for 260-292 Long Ridge Road Stamford. Fit-out of an existing shell space on the first level at 260-292 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,900,000. Filed July 13. Cavaliere Industries Inc., Stamford, contractor for DLC Associates LLC. Perform an emergency roof repair/replacement due to water damage from recent heavy rainstorms. Remove and replace existing roof by installing plywood and asphalt shingles at 37 Rapids Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,610. Filed July 30. Construction Services of Branford LLC, Branford, contractor for Knapp Street Investors. Remove existing antennas and install new antennas at P.O. Box 4401, Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed July 8. D&A Construction Management/General Control Inc., Branford, contractor for CubeSmart LP. Perform modifications to existing telecommunication configuration at P.O. Box 320099, Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed July 14. Davaco of Connecticut Limited Partnership, Norwalk, contractor for Elite Development Group LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 542 Westport Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed July 16.

Diversity Construction Group LLC, Cheshire, contractor for the city of Stamford Cove Island Marina. Remove existing garage door and replace and provide some exit signs at 888 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $17,670. Filed July 6. Eastern Communications Corp., Bloomfield, contractor for BDCM Real Estate Holdings LLC. Remove one Nortel cabinet, add enclosure and remove antennas at 707 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed July 8. FIP Construction Inc., Farmington, contractor for the town of Stamford Stark Elementary School. Prepare for the 2021 annual blanket permit for Stamford board of education trade workers at 888 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed July 30. GC Management LLC, Unionville, contractor for Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut. Replace antenna and coax with hybrid lines; add diplexers and support cabinets to existing concrete pad at 600 Lindley St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $35,500. Filed July 1. Lueders, Matthew K., Stamford, contractor for 84 W. Park Place LLC. Install new channel letters and blade sign at 84 W. Park Place, Second floor, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed July 12. Magna Construction Limited LLC, Stamford, contractor for Real Estate Holdings LLC. Build-out the corporate interior for a business occupancy at 707 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $259,160. Filed July 13.

Items appearing in the Fairfield County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various sources, including public records made available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court system. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, no liability is assumed for errors or omissions. In the case of legal action, the records cited are open to public scrutiny and should be inspected before any action is taken. Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to: Larry Miles c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 701 Westchester Ave, Suite 100 J White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: 694-3600 • Fax: 694-3699

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Mahon, Timothy, Norwalk, contractor for Matthew and Jarrah Tutle. Replace kitchen cabinets and countertops at 25 Grand St., Unit 118, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed July 19. Pine Rock Construction, Norwalk, contractor for BCB Associates LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 148 East Ave., Unit 2J, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed July 19. Shawmut Design & Construction, Norwalk, contractor for Stone Realty Associates LLC. Construct innovation Center Plus, three residential units at 15 Oakwood Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $11,499,512. Filed July 16. Vona, Carlo and Richard A. Vona, Norwalk, contractor for Carlo and Richard Vona. Perform replacement alterations at 172 Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed July 19.

RESIDENTIAL Bennett, John L., Norwalk, contractor for Rosemary M. Knise. Renovate a single-family residence at 10 Stephen Mather Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $85,000. Filed July 16. Feder, Jane and Jason Feder, Norwalk, contractor for Jane and Jason Feder. Remove wall between kitchen and dining room and perform general renovation at 10 Ledgewood Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,970. Filed July 16.

Holzner, Louis, Newtown, contractor for Juan Jose Vincente Alvarez and Maria Margarita Esparrago. Install a Generac generator powered by propane at 46 Barncroft Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,947. Filed July 20. Holzner, Louis, Newtown, contractor for Benjamin and Linda Fine. Install a generator, at right side of house, powered by propane at 24 W. Bank Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $13,158. Filed July 12. The Home Depot USA Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Ann Horwich. Remove existing roof and re-roof 274 Fillow St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $12,498. Filed July 19. JC Quality Home Improvement LLC, Stamford, contractor for Randy Williams and Ilg Thomas. Install a Generac generator at 54 Ethan Allen Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,940. Filed July 22. Kirtiman Hudson Weiss, Stamford, contractor for Kirtiman H. Weiss. Remodel kitchen at 255 Strawberry Hill Ave. Unit C1, Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed July 20. Kopac, Andrew J., Shelton, contractor for Nicola D. and Lena Cardillo Casinelli. Add one wall with a door to enclose a sitting area for conversion to bedroom, install closet and relocated light switch for the basement at 57 Willard Terrace, Stamford. Estimated cost: $500. Filed July 8.

LD General Contractor LLC, Guilford, contractor for Jason Levin and Tamar Levine. Extend existing dormer over garage by three feet on both sides. Remove and replace asphalt shingles, one interior wall to change bedroom sizes and frame new wall for bedrooms. Remove carpet on second floor and install hardwood floors. Renovate mud room and laundry area at 108 Fieldstone Terrace, Stamford. Estimated cost: $41,000. Filed July 13.

Muralles, Nestor, Stamford, contractor for Mary Elaine Stefanac and Javier Gonzalez. Extend outdoor deck at 101 Fairmont Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed July 7.

Lighting Designers LLC, Stamford, contractor for Antoinette M. Price. Install a generator at 1396 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $13,500. Filed July 27.

Olympic Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Carl and Ann Shanahan. Prepare for a private party at 280 Ocean Drive East., Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed July 7.

Lueders, Matthew K., Stamford, contractor for Daniel and Christina Chessen. Build a new deck at 167 Larkspur Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $16,300. Filed July 29. Marin, Victor H. Norwalk, contractor for Macedonia Church Inc. Install a generator with shed Load Management System at 5 Old Rock Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $11,500. Filed July 16. MG Construction LLC, Danbury, contractor for Carmino J. and Kelly L. Santomaro. Reface deck and replace railings at 249 Blackberry Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed July 30. MRM Home Improvement LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Chen Cui Zhen Lin. Replace roof at 38 Wilson St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,500. Filed July 21.

Neuman, John F, Southington, contractor for Frank Cogliano and Megan Pavia. Install roof-top solar panels at 18 Prudence Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,945. Filed July 2.

Perri, John R., Stamford, contractor for Kevin Peel and Bray Ketchum. Install a generator connected to an existing in-ground propane tank on the right side of the house at 35 Woodley Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed July 16. Redwood Construction & Consulting LLC, Bethel, contractor for Carlos Mario Rodriguez and Adalgiza Duran. Install rooftop solar panels at 29 Lillian St. Stamford. Estimated cost: $19,040. Filed July 21. Restoration Real Estate LLC, Stamford, contractor for Andrew Morgan and Anna Eng Dietrich. Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic system at 25 Walnut Ridge Court, Stamford. Estimated cost: $53,148. Filed July 26.

Facts & Figures Santagata Brothers Tile & Marble Company Inc., Stamford, contractor for Diane C. Bailey. Perform replacement alterations at 200 Davenport Farm Lane South, Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,993. Filed July 8. Scandinavian Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Fabio Pereira. Add a bedroom and bathroom to existing attic and stairs to access and add outdoor air conditioner condenser at 45 Durant St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed July 2. Shoreline Construction, Norwalk, contractor for Anne Eckman and Karen Johnson. Remodel bathroom and renovate kitchen at 42 Burchard Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed July 19. Stuart Teitelbaum, Stamford, contractor for Edith M. Samers. Install generator at 180 Big Oak Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed July 19. Super K Electric LLC, Stamford, contractor for Jed A. and Alana Selkowitz. Install air-cooled generator using natural gas at 279 Ocean Drive East., Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,480. Filed July 20. Velez, Wilson, Norwalk, contractor for Gerald P. Hees. Install a generator at 23 1/2 Cranburry Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,500. Filed July 16.

COURT CASES Bridgeport Superior Court BTC Trumbull LLC, New York, New York. Filed by AJA Williams, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Weber & Rubano LLC, Wallingford. Action: The plaintiff was a business invitee at the defendant’s premises when she was caused to slip and fall due to the accumulation of liquid at the entrance. As a result, the plaintiff suffered injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-216107637-S. Filed June 28.

Clocktower Square NO. 1 LLC, Monroe. Filed by Donna Damiani, Milford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Bradley L. Sorrentino LLC, Milford. Action: The plaintiff had exited the plaza controlled and maintained by the defendant. The plaintiff began walking with due care toward her vehicle in the parking lot when she was caused to trip and fall on the steep edge of the speed bump. As a result, the plaintiff suffered injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-216107825-S. Filed July 1. Gallegos-Cruz, Richard, Waterbury. Filed by Cherish Johnson, Middletown. Plaintiff’s attorney: Delucia & Levine LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-21-6107808-S. Filed July 1. Nguyen, Quan, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Wendy Williams-Brown, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tremont Sheldon PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-21-6107773-S. Filed June 30. Pallenberg, Lisa, Madison. Filed by Anestin Augustin, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller Rosnick D’Amico August & Butler PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBTCV-21-6107320-S. Filed June 16.

Danbury Superior Court

Stamford Superior Court

Circelli, Joseph Brett, et al, New Fairfield. Filed by Natalie Ho-yen, Brookfield. 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. DBDCV-21-6039194-S. Filed April 29.

City of Norwalk. Filed by Aiken Preserve LLC, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Willinger Willinger & Bucci PC, Shelton. Action: The plaintiff is the owner of a real property and claims a relief against a wrongful assessment of its property for purpose of taxation by the defendant. The plaintiff appealed the defendant’s taxation and the valuation of the property stating it 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. FST-CV-216051573-S. Filed May 4.

Geronimo, Francis, et al, Jersey City. Filed by Kathleen Lynch-Quader, Bethel. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-21-6039368-S. Filed May 13. Pelaggi, Joseph C., Shelton. Filed by Maykon Simoes Miranda, Bethel. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-216039590-S. Filed June 3. Ribeiro, Antonio A., et al, Danbury. Filed by Marysol Cubas, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBDCV-21-6039875-S. Filed June 29.

Eichbaum, Charles, et al, Norwalk. Filed by American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zwicker and Associates PC, Enfield. Action: The plaintiff is a banking association that issued the defendants a credit account for which the defendants agreed to make payments for goods and services. The defendants failed to make payments. 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-21-6051958-S. Filed May 26. Geico Indemnity Co., Hartford. Filed by Mark Gentile, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: BBB attorneys LLC, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by a tortfeasor driver. The defendant is the plaintiff’s insurance company and required to provide benefits for the plaintiff. The defendant has not paid compensation to the plaintiff for injuries and losses. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-21-6052124-S. Filed June 8.

Town of Darien. Filed by 320 BPR Holdings LLC, Darien. Plaintiff’s attorney: Greene Law PC, Farmington. Action: The plaintiff is the owner of a real property and is claiming a relief against a wrongful assessment of its property by the defendant for taxation purposes. The plaintiff appealed the defendant’s taxation and valuation of the property stating it 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 a further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-21-6051970-S. Filed May 27.

DEEDS Commercial

McAllister, Peter J. and Caryn B. McAllister, Old Greenwich. Seller: 187 Shore Road LLC, New Canaan. Property: 187 Shore Road, Old Greenwich. Amount: $3,378,375. Filed July 8. Montani, Tina B. and David M. Montani, Fairfield. Seller: Backyard Basketball Court LLC, Fairfield. Property: 920 Old Post Road, Fairfield. Amount: $495,000. Filed July 20. Optimal Wellness Lifestyle LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: J. Paul Enterprises LLC, Fairfield. Property: 113 Thorpe St., Unit 14, Fairfield. Amount: $359,000. Filed July 21. Rizzo, Rosa, Bridgeport. Seller: 46 Pope Street LLC, Fairfield. Property: 40 Pope St., Fairfield. Amount: $695,000. Filed July 20.

Barkoff, Russell and Andrea Barkoff, New York, New York. Seller: Aire LLC, Fairfield. Property: 10 Sleepy Hollow Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,220,000. Filed July 19.

Trejo Bresnan, Marina Christina and Michael Francis Bresnan, New York, New York. Seller: 99 Baldwin LLC, Southport. Property: 99 Baldwin Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $675,000. Filed July 19.

Beacon Realty LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Lansing, Michigan. Property: 104 Florence Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $475,000. Filed July 20.

Walsh, Lauren E., Greenwich. Seller: 27 Bayside Terrace LLC, Greenwich. Property: 27 Bayside Terrace, Parcel B, Riverside. Amount: $10. Filed July 8.

Bohrer, Melissa N. and Abram I. Bohrer, Greenwich. Seller: 15 Idar Court LLC, Greenwich. Property: 15 Idar Court, Greenwich. Amount: $2,295,000. Filed July 12.

White, Susan Stokes, Riverside. Seller: 67 Stanwich Road LLC, Cos Cob. Property: 67 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Amount: $867,500. Filed July 9.

CLT Perkins LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Nicole Joanna Chazen and Neal Andrew Spitzer, Greenwich. Property: 75 Perkins Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2,100,000. Filed July 9. Mazza, Betsy and Robert Mazza, Stamford. Seller: 178 Kings Highway East LLC, Fairfield. Property: 178 Kings Highway, Fairfield. Amount: $600,000. Filed July 22.

FCBJ

WCBJ

Residential Albano, Kelly and Peter Albano, Greenwich. Seller: Gordon S. Oppenheimer, Andrew Hazen and Karin Hershaft Smith, Larchmont, New York. Property: 115 Old Mill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $822,710. Filed July 8.

AUGUST 30, 2021

Facts & Figures Altschuler, Rachel and Garrison Gunter, Old Greenwich. Seller: Scott Harvey and Kate Cornell Harvey, Greenwich. Property: 24 Londonderry Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $2,025,000. Filed July 8.

Dank, Clifford and Elizabeth Dank, Old Greenwich. Seller: Michael Killen and Lisa Killen, Old Greenwich. Property: 9 Norton Lane, Old Greenwich. Amount: $2,470,000. Filed July 8.

Bogardus, Jospeh F. and Angela R. Bogardus, Fairfield. Seller: John D. Vanbuskirk and Tracy Vanbuskirk-Siano, Bainbridge Island, Washington. Property: 91 Tide Mill Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $1,051,190. Filed July 21.

DeAmbrosio, Juan and Elizabeth DeAmbrosio, Stamford. Seller: Susan G. Winter, Stamford. Property: 37 Ralsey Road South, Stamford. Amount: $0. Filed July 15.

Boissonneault, Renee, Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania. Seller: Steven F. McLaughlin, Greenwich. Property: 11 Circle Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $2,200,000. Filed July 9. Borge, Craig, Stamford. Seller: Ding Cheung Donald Yu and Shiqiong Tang, Stamford. Property: 39 Oak St., Unit 2, Stamford. Amount: $415,000. Filed July 15. Briscoe, Kathleen, Norwalk. Seller: Mary Kathleen D’Aloise, Stamford. Property: 197 Bridge St., Unit 12, Stamford. Amount: $320,000. Filed July 16. Burch, Richard and Shannon Burch, Lutherville, Maryland. Seller: Patrick Dimick, Fairfield. Property: 110 Farmstead Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $2,100,000. Filed July 20. Casey, Mary Ellen and Mark A. Casey, Norwalk. Seller: Michael J. Day and Anne M. Day, Fairfield. Property: 201 Old Mill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,020,000. Filed July 20. Cederberg, Brian and Christina Cederberg, Stamford. Seller: John T. Laureno, Stamford. Property: 89 Eden Road, Stamford. Amount: $595,000. Filed July 15. Clemente, James K. and Caroline H. Clemente, Fairfield. Seller: Rita I. Nobile, Fairfield. Property: 687 Stratfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $450,000. Filed July 21.

AUGUST 30, 2021

Duan, Luan and Callum Alexander Francis Sproule, New Haven. Seller: Jonathan Merola and Estelle A. Merola, Fairfield. Property: 52 Romanock Place, Fairfield. Amount: $619,000. Filed July 19. Ericsson, Tomas and Carina Palmkvist, Old Greenwich. Seller: Thomas Mengel and Birgit Mengel, Old Greenwich. Property: 134 Shore Road, Old Greenwich. Amount: $0. Filed July 12. Flamm, Alex David and Rebekah Jane Flamm, Greenwich. Seller: Jonathan Jen-Yi Liew and Michelle Toy Liew, Riverside. Property: 5 Gilliam Lane, Riverside. Amount: $4,310,000. Filed July 9. Gjorven, Tonje, Stamford. Seller: David Joseph Gabel, Stamford. Property: 1 Broad St., Unit 17B, Stamford. Amount: $458,000. Filed July 16. Goldstein, Merritt E., Fairfield. Seller: Paul Orsini and Patricia Orsini, Fairfield. Property: 1341 Bronson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,200,000. Filed July 20. Gray, Joann, Old Greenwich. Seller: Sloane R. Tompkins, Clinton. Property: 1465 E. Putnam Ave., Unit 201, Old Greenwich. Amount: $347, 500. Filed July 12. Grubert, Duane Michael and Emily Allyce Grubert, San Marino, California. Seller: Erica H. Grubert, Los Angeles, California. Property: 2 Marks Road, Riverside. Amount: $N/A. Filed July 8.

FCBJ

WCBJ

Guillaro, Anthony P., Fairfield. Seller: Phyllis R. Furlong, Redding. Property: 56 Rugby Road, Fairfield. Amount: $300,000. Filed July 20. Hannay, Donna H., New Canaan. Seller: Timothy L. Falvey and Patricia A. Falvey, Southport. Property: 16 Osborne Lane, Southport. Amount: $1,105,500. Filed July 22. Holan, Martin and Amanda Rich, Danbury. Seller: Phillip A. Poirier, Stamford. Property: 5 Columbus Place, Unit C, Stamford. Amount: $647,540. Filed July 15. Houghton, Curtney, Greenwich. Seller: Milton Koenigsberger and Jennifer Koenigsberger, Greenwich. Property: 11 Candlelight Place, Greenwich. Amount: $1,909,833. Filed July 12. Hoyos, Tomas and Jacqueline Nesi, Fairfield. Seller: Margaret J. Kappel, Fort Pierce, Florida. Property: 676 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. Amount: $975,000. Filed July 19. Kim, Jaerin, Pelham, New York. Seller: Salvatore Longo, Trumbull. Property: Unit C6, Newfield East Townhouses, Stamford. Amount: $355,000. Filed July 15. Lucovic, Mark, Greenwich. Seller: Carmine Raiente, Cos Cob. Property: Lot 71, Josephine Evaristo Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $600,000. Filed July 12. Mangum, David and Deborah Porterfield, Rye, New York. Seller: Salvatore Pepe, Greenwich. Property: Unit 1J, Putnam Hill Apartments, Greenwich. Amount: $390,000. Filed July 8. McDonald, Aileen and James McDonald, New City, New York. Seller: Lynne McDonald, Bethany. Property: 2 Sound View Court, Greenwich. Amount: $725,000. Filed July 8.

McKeown, Michael C. and Veronica McKeown, Stamford. Seller: Deborah C. Vining, Stamford. Property: 70 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 6-GR8, Stamford. Amount: $150,000. Filed July 16.

Quelch, Paul and Lucy Quelch, Old Greenwich. Seller: Michael James Tiedy and Kathryn Merry Tiedy, Old Greenwich. Property: 7 Saint Claire Ave., Old Greenwich. Amount: $4,310,000. Filed July 9.

Merrick, Jennifer, Windsor. Seller: Mason Evans and Katherine Evans, Stamford. Property: 269 Sylvan Knoll Road, Stamford. Amount: $245,000. Filed July 15.

Roach, John H. and Emilie E. Roach, Fairfield. Seller: Glenn M. Levinson, Fairfield. Property: 67 Flora Blvd., Trumbull. Amount: $610,000. Filed July 19.

Minde, Owen and Alison Rose Levine, Greenwich. Seller: Matias Araujo and Helga Kyska de Araujo, Riverside. Property: 6 Palmer Terrace, Riverside. Amount: $1,990,000. Filed July 12.

Rodriguez, Daniel J. and Geyser D. Rodriguez, Bronx, New York. Seller: Jesse T. Straus, Stamford. Property: 35 Woodway Road, Unit A7, Stamford. Amount: $375,000. Filed July 15.

Mulhall, Julianne, Greenwich. Seller: Chris W. Festog and Karen S. Festog, Greenwich. Property: 52 Sherwood Pace, Unit 3, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed July 9.

Rubinger, Matthew and Jacquelyn Rubinger, Greenwich. Seller: Mark Allan and Ashley Allan, Greenwich. Property: 43 Zaccheus Mead Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $2,675,000. Filed July 12.

Valentin, Andre, et al. Creditor: Bank of America, South Houston, Texas. Property: 81 Stephen St., Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed July 13.

Solinsky, Rebecca and Neil Solinsky, Fairfield. Seller: Paul Kane, Fairfield. Property: 186 Millspaugh Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $10. Filed July 22.

Winstel, Thomas A., et al. Creditor: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Anaheim Hills, California. 163 Knapps Highway, Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed July 12.

Stern, Peter M. and Adrienne N. Stern, Stamford. Seller: Jing Su, Manhasset, New York. Property: 11 Coopers Pond Road, Stamford. Amount: $597,500. Filed July 16.

Zbigniew, Brzezinski, et al. Creditor: US Bank National Association, Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Property: 100 Myrtle Ave., Unit 10, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed July 26.

Vargas, Jeffrey and Eva Vargas, Stamford. Seller: Thomas DeSalvo and Angie DeSalvo, Stamford. Property: 312 Thornridge Drive, Stamford. Amount: $810,000. Filed July 16.

JUDGMENTS

Neuberg, Harris and Michele Neuberg Stamford. Seller: David Kimball, Greenwich. Property: 29 Home Place, Unit B, Greenwich. Amount: $1,450,000. Filed July 9. Panapada, Donald R. and Melinda M. Panapada, Stamford. Seller: Karen M. King, Stamford. Property: 900 Hope St., Unit 2C, Stamford. Amount: $170,000. Filed July 15. Parker, Frederic W., Stamford. Seller: Anand S. Nair and Kunjal A. Nair, Stamford. Property: 850 Main St., Unit 413, Stamford. Amount: $440,000. Filed July 16. Pilarte, Vanessa, Fairfield. Seller: Griselda Saravia and Agustin Saravia, Fairfield. Property: 1566 Stratfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $455,000. Filed July 22. Porcello, Joseph and Gina Porcello, Fairfield. Seller: Luis Pantoja and Sandra Pantoja, Fairfield. Property: 193 Sky Top Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $945,000. Filed July 19.

Ye, Weilu, Queens, New York. Seller: Barry D. Weston and E.C. Swartout-Weston, Stamford. Property: 215 W. Haviland Lane, Stamford. Amount: $1,043,500. Filed July 16.

FORECLOSURES Cheslock, Stanley V., et al. Creditor: US Bank National Association, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 309 Taconic Road, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed June 18. Navarro, Luz, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 23 Eastfield Drive, Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed July 12. Russo, Mark A., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: 46 Square Acre Drive, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed July 28.

Allen, Laurence, et al, Greenwich. $178,470, in favor of Hossien Kazemi and Mahvash Mirzal, Greenwich, by Michael J. Leventhal, Shelton. Property: 43 Maple Ave., Unit 3, Greenwich. Filed June 18. Castillo, William, Stamford. $2,983, in favor of Citibank NA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, by Rubin & Rothman LLC, Islandia, New York. Property: 107 Culloden Road, Stamford. Filed July 21.

Facts & Figures Cuoco, Nicolangelo, Fairfield. $541,788, in favor of Anthony B. Franco, PE PC, North Bellmore, New York, by Anthony B. Franco, North Bellmore, New York. Property: 226 Ruane St., Fairfield. Filed July 12. Lonevsky, Bohdan, Stamford. $3,750, in favor of Citibank NA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, by Rubin & Rothman LLC, Islandia, New York. Property: 200 Belltown Road, Stamford. Filed July 21. Moscaya, Anthony F., Fairfield. $31,027, in favor of Bank of America NA, Charlotte, North Carolina, by Rubin & Rothman LLC, Islandia, New York. Property: 170 Rakoczy Ave., Fairfield. Filed July 20. Oveissi, Shahryar, Greenwich. $251,508, in favor of Pegasus Capital Advisors LP, Stamford, by Wiggin and Dana LLP, Hartford. Property: 277 Cognewaugh Road, Greenwich. Filed June 23.

LIENS

Gleason, Joseph R., 294 Delevan Ave., Greenwich. $146, civil proceeding tax. Filed Aug. 3. Gleason, Joseph R., 294 Delevan Ave., Greenwich. $3,154, civil proceeding tax. Filed Aug. 3.

MECHANIC’S LIENS

Gleason, Joseph R., 294 Delevan Ave., Greenwich. $117, civil proceeding tax. Filed Aug. 3.

LMV II 885 Washington Holdings LP, Stamford. Filed by Foundation Building Materials LLC, by John Lawrence Reilly. Property: 885 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Amount: $1,111,304. Filed June 21.

Imbrogno, Robert and Anna Marie Imbrogno, 168 Tuckahoe Lane, Fairfield. $2,803, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 1. L & J Real Estate LLC, 200 Byram Shore Road, Greenwich. $28,731, civil proceeding tax. Filed Aug. 10. Maguire, Juan Lucena and Maria C. Pampliega, 9 Shore Road, Greenwich. $92, civil proceeding tax. Filed Aug. 3. Meehan, Michael T., 196 Riverside Drive, Fairfield. $4,145, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 1.

Federal Tax Liens Filed

Muenzen, Matthew, 156 Autumn Ridge Road, Fairfield. $19,150, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 1.

1069 East Main LLC, 933 Stillwater, Stamford. $12,624, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 8.

Nelson, Donald W. and Karen Flynn, 392 Brett Road, Fairfield. $12,922, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 8.

23 Woodland Drive LLC, 22 Paterson Ave., Greenwich. $13,950, civil proceeding tax. Filed Aug. 10. 33 West Elm LLC, 2 Benedict Place, Greenwich. $960, civil proceeding tax. Filed Aug. 10.

Sprague, Dena, 123 Pease Ave., Southport $11,833, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 1. Sucic, Mirko, 18 Lyons Ave., Greenwich. $4,153, civil proceeding tax. Filed Aug. 10.

354 West Putnam Ave. LLC, 354 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. $12,362, civil proceeding tax. Filed Aug. 10.

Sucic, Mirko, 18 Lyons Ave., Greenwich. $218, civil proceeding tax. Filed Aug. 10.

Aprazivel LLC, 112 Indian Head Road, Greenwich. $54,223, civil proceeding tax. Filed Aug. 10.

Sucic, Mirko, 18 Lyons Ave., Greenwich. $301, civil proceeding tax. Filed Aug. 10.

Bello, Brian J., 134 Forest St., Stamford. $12,864, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 8.

Thompson, Bevon O. and Dennis Dorcia, 290 Soundview Ave., Stratford. $16,262, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 8.

Corner North Water Street LLC, 6 N. Water St., Greenwich. $659, civil proceeding tax. Filed Aug. 10. Duffy, John M. and Alexandra Duffy, 9 Glen Avon Drive, Riverside. $7,829, civil proceeding tax. Filed Aug. 10. Gleason, Joseph R., 294 Delevan Ave., Greenwich. $2,776, civil proceeding tax. Filed Aug. 3.

Federal tax liens-released

Williams, Wesley H., 2 Landmark Square, Apt. 207, Stamford. $12,209, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 1. Wong, Marjorie B., 2180 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport. $15,681, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 8.

LMV II 885 Washington Holdings LP, Stamford. Filed by Richardson Gypsum-US LBM LLC, by Frank Domiziano. Property: 885 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Amount: $97,971. Filed July 14.

LIS PENDENS Carmel Academy Inc., Greenwich. Filed by Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, Stamford, for Rock Ridge Association Inc. Property: 270 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Action: to foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed June 16. Lapegna, Anthony and Patricia Lapegna, Greenwich. Filed by Abram Heisler, Norwalk, for Orlando Lapegna. Property: 63 Valley Road, Cos Cob. Action: to foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed June 18. Monteiro, Bonita, Fairfield. Filed by Laliberte Law LLC, Milford, for Robert F. Monteiro. Property: 55 Palmer Bridge, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed June 3. Mullins, Gerald E., et al, Stamford. Filed by Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP, Stamford, for First County Bank. Property: 97 Culloden Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed June 9. Ocana, Hugo, Fairfield. Filed by Pol, Merced & Associates LLC, Bridgeport, for Zoila Lazarte. Property: 62 Flushing Ave., Fairfield. Action: to foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed July 7. Turner, Dawn M., Greenwich. Filed by Prince Law Group LLC, Stamford, for Roderick D. Gordon. Property: 33 High St., Greenwich. Action: to foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed June 4.

MORTGAGES 33 Doubling LLC, Greenwich, by John T. Szalan. Lender: Morgan Stanley Private Bank National Association, 4270 Ivy Pointe Blvd., Suite 400, Cincinnati, Ohio. Property: 33 Doubling Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2,443,000. Filed July 13. Brennan, Andrew W. and Marissa P. Brennan, Fairfield, by Alexander Rudiak. Lender: First Guaranty Mortgage Corp., 5800 Tennyson Pkwy., Suite 450, Plano, Texas. Property: 744 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport. Amount: $404,000. Filed July 6. Catalano, Philip C. and Lauren E. Catalano. Greenwich, by Randie P. Paterno. Lender: Loandepot.com LLC, 26642 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, California. Property: 45 Morgan Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $815,500. Filed July 13. Chapman-Taylor, Naomi and Maurice Taylor, Stamford, by Melissa A. Tharp. Lender: Quicken Loans LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 11 Pershing Ave., Stamford. Amount: $163,000. Filed July 12. Fusaro, Paul E. and Jennifer Fusaro, Fairfield, by Nicola Corea. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 275 Wellington Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $799,500. Filed July 6. Gentile, Giovanni and Celina Casado. Greenwich, by Mario P. Musilli. Lender: First County Bank, 117 Prospect St., Stamford. Property: 15 Heusted Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $650,000. Filed July 13. Herzfeld, Marie McCall, Fairfield, by Scott Rogalski. Lender: Caliber Home Loans Inc, 1525 S. Belt Line Road, Coppell, Texas. Property: 124 Sunset Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $313,000. Filed July 6. Lepore, Nicholas, Fairfield, by Donald B. Power. Lender: Bank of England, 5 Statehouse Plaza, No. 500, Little Rock, Arizona. Property: 276 Villa Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $392,755. Filed July 7. Ligi, William F. and Rachele A. Ligi, Stamford, by John R. Fiore. Lender: Sound Federal Credit Union, 888 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Property: 27 Lindsey Ave., Stamford. Amount: $324,500. Filed July 12.

Manheim, Jeffrey and Lisa Manheim, Stamford, by Cynthia M. Salemme-Riccio. Lender: Better Mortgage Corp., 175 Greenwich St., 59th St., New York, New York. Property: 117 Edward Place, Stamford. Amount: $517,148. Filed July 12.

White, Ruth A. and Jarred J. Power, Greenwich, by Marlene E. Macauda. Lender: TD Bank NA, 2035 Limestone Road, Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 46 Mianus View Terrace, Cos Cob. Amount: $1,068,750. Filed July 13.

Milligan, Janet K., Greenwich, by Jeremy E. Kaye. Lender: Citibank NA, 1000 Technology Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri. Property: 411 W Lyon Farm Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $750,000. Filed July 13.

NEW BUSINESSES

Ortiz de Choudens, Gustavo and Milagros Yunes, Greenwich, by Robert B. Potash. Lender: PNC Bank NA, 3232 Newmark Drive, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 12 Coachlamp Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1,100,000. Filed July 13. Parker, Scott William and Lawrence Parker, Fairfield, by Jeffrey G. Lane. Lender: Quicken Loans LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 78 Bridle Trl., Fairfield. Amount: $601,450. Filed July 6. Pillari Michael L. and Abby P. Pillari, Greenwich, by Jeremy E. Kaye. Lender: First Republic Bank, 111 Pine St., San Francisco, Colorado. Property: 15 Sheffield Way, Greenwich. Amount: $2,000,000. Filed July 13. Ramirez-Marin, Diana C., Stamford, by unreadable. Lender: Quicken Loans LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 96 Sutton Drive, Stamford. Amount: $476,215. Filed July 12.

Big Smoke and Co., 39 Glenbrook Road, Apt. 5M, Stamford 06902, c/o Jamie Euell. Filed July 9. Big Smoke, 39 Glenbrook Road, Apt. 5M, Stamford 06902, c/o Jamie Euell. Filed July 9. Bitcoin Depot, 910 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Lux Vending LLC. Filed July 15. Bitcoin Depot, 2802 Summer St., Stamford 06905, c/o Lux Vending LLC. Filed July 15. CDG 3, 400 Main St., Suite 800, Stamford 06901, c/o Parkview Advance. Filed July 12. Chinese Language School of Fairfield, 381 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Americans Fairfield County Inc. Filed July 15. DBJ Car Rentals, 39 Glenbrook Road, Apt. 5M, Stamford 06902, c/o Jamie Euell. Filed July 9. Diakiv, Andrii, 53 Harbor St., Stamford 06902, c/o Andrii Diakiv. Filed July 13.

Riordan, Michael and Gina Riordan, Stamford, by Jeremiah N. Oliennu. Lender: Intercontinental Capital Group Inc., 265 Broadhollow Road, Suite 220, Melville, New York. Property: 396 Westover Road, Stamford. Amount: $530,623. Filed July 12.

Eduardo Suarez LLC, 101 W. North St., Stamford 06902, c/o Amparo Suarez. Filed July 15.

Schlissel, Stacey and Robert Schlissel, Stamford, by Descera Daigle. Lender: Quicken Loans LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 25 Maryanne Lane, Stamford. Amount: $708,000. Filed July 12.

Signarama of Stamford, 375 Fairfield Ave., Bldg. 3, Stamford 06902, c/o Landmark Print Inc. Filed July 15.

Valorie, Robert A. and Monica Gannon Valorie, Fairfield, by Pamela J. Paparidis. Lender: TD Bank NA, 2035 Limestone Road, Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 50 Oyster Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,045,000. Filed July 7. Ward, Meghan E., Fairfield, by Joshua F. Gilman. Lender: Guaranty Home Mortgage Corp., 10 Lea Ave., Suite 800, Nashville, Tennessee. Property: 33 Woodside Circle, Fairfield. Amount: $442,700. Filed July 6.

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KJ Construction, 71 Deleo Drive, Stamford 06906, c/o Tim Cosgrove. Filed July 13.

Sodexo @ 1600 Summer Street, 1600 Summer St., Stamford 06905, c/o Sodexo. Filed July 9. Soreal, 150 Columbus Place, Stamford 06907, c/o Spence. Filed July 15. Tequila Escape Harbor Point, 845 Canal St., Stamford 06902, c/o Stylianos Kakavelis. Filed July 14. Turbo Advance Parkview Advance LLC, 400 Main St., Suite 800, Stamford 06901, c/o Purchase and Collection. Filed July 12.

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LEGAL NOTICES Hello Again Decor LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 6/25/2021. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Federica Pittarello, 538 Westchester Ave. Rye Brook, NY 10573. General Purpose #62915 Yusko Law Firm PLLC. Art. of Org. filed 7/12/21. Westchester Co. SSNY designated for process and shall mail to Reg. Agent: Thomas Law Firm, 130 7th Ave #204, NY, NY 10011. Purpose: Law #62916 THE ANNUAL RETURN OF THE PATRICIA & BERNARD GOLDSTEIN FAMILY FOUNDATION for the year ended May 31, 2021 is available at its principal office located at 2 Manursing Way, Rye, NY 10580 for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days hereof. Principal of the Fund is Patricia Goldstein. #62917

Notice of Formation of J&B Remodeling Service, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 6/4/21. 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, 112 Webster Ave, 2FL, Harrison, NY 10528. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62918 Notice of Formation of FC Mechanical Services, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/20/21. 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, 306 Columbus Ave, Apt 2, West Harrison, NY 10604. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62919 Notice of Formation of Restless Urban, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 7/12/21. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 4 Country Club Lane, Pleasantville, New York, 10570. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62920

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369 Willett Ave Associates LLC. Filed 3/25/21 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 114 Hawley Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573 Purpose: All lawful #62921 Notice of Formation of RL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LLC. filed with SSNY on 7/15/21. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 23 Elmont Avenue, Port Chester, NY 10573. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62923 Notice of Formation of Tasman & Joellen Construction, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 7/23/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Tasman & Joellen Construction LLC, 224 W 2nd St., Mt Vernon, NY 10550. Purpose: any lawful Purpose. #62925 Owl Lake LLC. Filed 5/12/21 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 17 West Orchard Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514 Purpose: All lawful #62927

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Notice of Formation of JD 360, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 06/30/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to JD 360,LLC 27 Rossiter Ave #2 Yonkers, NY 101701 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #62928 Notice of Formation of LARREGUI COMPANY, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 7/15/2021. Office located in Westchester County. SSNY desig. as an agent of the LLC upon who process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to LARREGUI COMPANY LLC, 9 BRYANT CRESCENT, APT. 1H, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10605. #62929 Fleetwood Medical Care PLLC. Art. of Org. filed 7/23/21. Westchester Co. SSNY designated for process and shall mail to 504 Gramatan Ave, Mt. Vernon, NY 10552. Purpose: Medicine #62930

Notice of Formation of 5 Wampus Close, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 7/22/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Michael E. Fareri, 4 MacDonald Ave., Armonk, NY 10504. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #62932

Notice of Formation of Kennedy Jakob, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 04/02/2021. Office Location: Westchester County, NY. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 52 Primrose St, White Plains, NY 10606. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62933

Notice of Application for Authority to do business in New York of KONNECTKURVES, LLC. Application for Authority filed with the Secretary of State (SSNY) on 08/18/2021. LLC formed in Delaware (ìDEî) on August 24, 2020. Office location is 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: KonnectKurves LLC, 404, Cedar Dr W, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 principal business location of the LLC. Purpose: any lawful business activity. AD# 62934. #62934

Sealed bids will be received as set forth in Instructions to Bidders (https:// www.dot.ny.gov/bids-and-lettings/construction-contractors/important-info) until 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the NYSDOT, Office of Contract Management, 50 Wolf Rd, 1st Floor, Suite 1CM, Albany, NY 12232 and will be publicly opened and read. Maps, Plans and Specifications may be seen at Electronic documents and Amendments which are posted to www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/const-notices. The New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title IV Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to a written Department solicitation, request for proposal or invitation for bid that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award. 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 D264575, PIN 881417, Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, Westchester Cos., Highway repair where and when NYSDOT Region 8, Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $200,000.00), Goals: MBE: 5.00%, WBE: 10.00%, SDVOB: 0.00% D264582, PIN 881356, FA Proj Z0E1-8813-563, Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Ulster, Westchester Cos., Bridge Painting: Various Locations Throughout COLUMBIA, DUTCHESS, ORANGE, PUTNAM, ULSTER, WESTCHESTER Counties., Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $375,000.00), Goals: DBE: 10.00%

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ERavi Coltrane will perform on 9/9 at a benefit concert taking place during JazzFest White Plains (photo source: ravicoltrane.com)

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Dear Readers, Thank you for taking the time to read this September edition of ArtsNews. As we make the transition to autumn, and the leaves begin to turn colors and fall, there is no better way for us to enjoy the beauty of the season than by taking advantage of the wonderful arts opportunities offered by arts groups throughout our 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 and welcome us back to the arts. Please enjoy any of the programs offered by arts groups throughout the County that are highlighted in this issue, including:

Sincerely, George Latimer Westchester County Executive

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• a celebration of jazz in White Plains (see page A4-10) • a way to make your donation to the arts count twice as much (see pages A12-15) • an array of thoughtful new exhibitions (see pages A19-23) There are so many wonderful programs to explore and discover in person and online right here in our own County. I encourage everyone to explore the beauty of the arts this fall. Thank you.

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THEATER GROUP ENCOURAGES ACTION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE A FESTIVAL OF AFRICAN ARTS AND CULTURE IN MOUNT VERNON

A “GESTURE” OF REMEMBRANCE HAPPY 20TH! MUSIC IN THE AIR THE RETURN OF FALL CRAFTS

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ORCHESTRA 914: NEW NAME, NEW NORM ARTS CALENDAR EXHIBITIONS & CLASSES

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WESTCHESTER BOARD OF LEGISLATORS José Alvarado Nancy E. Barr Catherine Borgia Terry Clements Kitley S. Covill Margaret A. Cunzio

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FROM THE CEO

Let's Think About Art and Culture as Infrastructure

by Janet Langsam, ArtsWestchester CEO

This night, as we put ArtsNews to bed, we are watching our Congress struggle with the meaning of infrastructure. We too struggle with this same question: What is infrastructure? Is it simply roads and bridges, as we've been led to believe? Or does it include other things that make life livable, or even bearable, such as health, education and social services? Most definitions are not definitive. The dictionary suggests that it is the basic physical and

There are many who would say that arts and culture are a blueprint for the operation of a society." organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise. That’s pretty all-encompassing. Actually, the term "infrastructure" first appeared in usage in the late 1880s. The word comes from French, with infra- meaning "below" and structure meaning "building." Infrastructure is the foundation upon which the structure of the economy is built, often times quite literally. Leaving much room for interpretation raises the question as to whether arts and culture can be considered infrastructure. There are many who would say that arts and culture are a blueprint for the operation of a society. Certainly in a democratic society, it is akin to a book of knowledge. What we know about great societies often is the record of its people, its ideas and its traditions. These form a structure for future civilizations to reject, emulate or even appropriate. This is especially pertinent in a democracy that envisions life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as the undergrid of our democratic structure. Just saying.

Don’t miss Janet’s weekly blog posts at: thisandthatbyjl.com

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JazzFest White Plains 2021

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paid with corporate support from Ginsburg Development Company After last year’s virtual festival, JazzFest White Plains returns with in-person performances on September 9-12. For its tenth year, the festival presents free and affordable jazz experiences in a variety of venues throughout the downtown area. A selection of performances will also be streamed online for the comfort and safety of all who want to tune in. The four-day celebration of jazz is a partnership between ArtsWestchester, the City of White Plains and the White Plains BID.

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WED., SEPT. 8 | PREVIEW EVENT 12-1:30pm | Shah/Gomes/Belo Brazilian Jazz Trio (FREE) White Plains Farmers Market, 59 Court St.

Vocalist and composer Kavita Shah deeply engages the jazz tradition, while also addressing and advancing its global sensibilities. A lifelong New Yorker of Indian origin, Shah incorporates Brazilian, West African and Indian musical traditions into her original repertoire.

THURS., SEPT. 9

12-1pm | Gabrielle Garo Quartet (FREE)*

presented by Downtown Music at Grace, 33 Church Street, White Plains Gabrielle Garo, born and raised in Brooklyn, is a multi-instrumentalist who plays flute, piccolo, alto, tenor, soprano saxophone and bass clarinet. She is the 2015 International Women in Jazz Youth in Action Winner and was an ambassador for the 2018 Latin Grammy Awards.

6-9pm | Jazz’n ARTSBASH ft. Ravi Coltrane Quartet, a benefit concert for ArtsWestchester

City Square Park, 50 Main Street, White Plains

ArtsWestchester and Ginsburg Development Companies present a benefit concert with live music by the Ravi Coltrane Quartet. This evening under the stars includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, as well as two sets of music (7pm and 8:15pm). Ravi Coltrane is a critically acclaimed, Grammy Award-nominated saxophonist, bandleader and composer. Please note: For ticketholders, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for entry. Given the outdoor setting and vaccination requirement, masks will be optional.

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music in the air highlight FRI., SEPT. 10 12pm | Jazz at Noon: Anaïs Reno with the Pete Malinverni Trio (FREE) White Plains Public Library Plaza, 100 Martine Ave.

Anaïs Reno, having performed with highly acclaimed jazz artists since the age of 10, has had a rapidly growing career as a singer who has a love for jazz and the Great American Songbook. Pete Malinverni is Head of Jazz Studies at the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College. He has been a fixture on the New York City jazz scene since the early 1980s.

presented by ArtsWestchester at Grace Church, 33 Church Street, White Plains.

Recognized as a prodigy who began playing piano at age three, multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is in the vanguard of his generation's advancement of jazz. Cohen is the winner of the 2019 American Pianists Awards and the Cole Porter Fellow of the American Pianists Association.

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9pm | Emmet Cohen Trio*

($25 for 9pm | $40 for both 7:30 & 9pm) Grace Church, 33 Church Street

SAT., SEPT. 11 12-2pm | Music in Motion: Alphonso Horne and the Gotham Kings starting at White Plains Plaza, One North Broadway.

Two-time Grammy Award-nominated trumpeter Alphonso Horne and the Gotham Kings will stroll along the sidewalk serenading diners at local outdoor cafés and restaurants in downtown White Plains.

(photo credit: Sarah Escarraz)

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

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4:30pm | Dinner and a Show: Carole Alexis Company / Ballet des Amériques / Via Garibaldi (Dinner: $58pp | Children aged 5-12: $29pp) White Plains Plaza, One North Broadway Ballet des Amériques’ “Dancing Caravan” will bring dance to downtown White Plains. The family-friendly performance includes Peter and The Wolf and Dance Jazz Mosaic, both choreographed by Carole Alexis. The performance will be accompanied by a three-course menu by Via Garibaldi, an authentic Italian restaurant serving a traditional "family style" experience. Please note: This performance will take place outdoors with advanced dining reservations required for premier seating. Patrons can also view the performance on the plaza, but must bring their own chair.

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7:30pm | Theo Croker Quartet*

($25 for 7:30pm set | $40 for both 7:30 & 9pm sets) presented by ArtsWestchester at The Play Group Theatre, 1 N Broadway #111, White Plains Theo Croker is a Grammy Award-nominated storyteller who speaks through his trumpet. In addition to work on his 2014 Dee Dee Bridgewater-assisted album, he has found success with several albums. He has also lent his sound to platinum-selling albums by artists such as J. Cole and Ari Lennox while touring his band across the globe.

9pm | Theo Croker Quartet* (photo credit: Harri Virta)

($25 for 9pm set | $40 for both 7:30 & 9pm sets) presented by ArtsWestchester at The Play Group Theatre 1 N Broadway #111, White Plains

SUN. SEPT. 12 1-6:30pm | White Plains JazzFest White Plains Culminating Event ($25 / $15 | Tickets required for admission) Court Street (between Main St. and Martine Ave.)

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Please note: The Sunday performance will take place outdoors at reduced capacity with advanced ticket purchase required. For the safety of all attendees and employees, tickets are sold in group seatings. Each group will have their designated table for the duration of the event and re-enter the event at their leisure. Tickets are nonrefundable.

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1-1:45pm | Westchester Center for Jazz & Contemporary Music Westchester Center for Jazz & Contemporary Music provides opportunities for musicians of diverse backgrounds, abilities and ages to develop their skills in jazz and other related musical forms. This performance features a selection of the Center’s top student musicians and faculty.

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2:05-2:55pm | Gilberto Colón Jr. & Ensalada De Pulpo Gilberto “Pulpo” Colón Jr. is a pianist, composer, arranger, producer and band leader best known for his role as Musical Director for salsa superstar Héctor Lavoe. Colón has worked and recorded with some of Latin music’s most popular artists.

3:15–4:05pm | Erena Terakubo Quartet Erena Terakubo, born in Sapporo, Japan, began playing the alto saxophone at the age of nine. She has performed with Ron Carter, Jimmy Cobb, Louis Hayes, Vincent Herring, John Beasley's MONK'estra, Lewis Nash and Lenny White, to name a few. She has released six albums as a leader.

4:25–5:15pm | Kotoko Brass Kotoko Brass melds the traditional drum rhythms of Ghana, sturdy bass and keyboards of the Caribbean, and joyous horns of New Orleans to forge a new sound of its own. The band has shared the stage with Femi Kuti, California Honeydrops, Vieux Farka Toure, Innov Gnawa, Take 6, Boston Pops and more.

5:35–6:30pm | Ray Blue Quartet with Special Guest Samara Joy Ray Blue is a soulful and tender saxophonist, composer and music educator. Blue has toured extensively both nationally and internationally. He has seven releases with his most recent project, Jazzheads. His newest recording, which features Kenny Barron on piano, is scheduled to be released this fall. Samara Joy, winner of the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, has a voice as smooth as velvet. In her self-titled debut album (Whirlwind Recordings),she is backed by guitarist Pasquale Grasso, bassist Ari Roland and drummer Kenny Washington. *Proof of vaccination and masks are required for entry to all indoor events. All events will take place in accordance with New York State and local health department guidelines.

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JazzFest White Plains is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

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A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR ARTSWESTCHESTER TO RESTART THE ARTS, SPONSORED BY GINSBURG DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES

Above photo: City Square Park (courtesy of Ginsburg Development Companies), Right photo: Ravi Coltrane (photo source: ravicoltrane.com)

City Square, a cameo-toned cluster of buildings in downtown White Plains, is home to both businesses and residences. This month, it will also be the outdoor locale for jazz great Ravi Coltrane as he plays a JazzFest White Plains benefit concert for ArtsWestchester. Guests to the September 9 Jazz’n ARTSBASH event will see Coltrane play under the stars from the private two-acre rooftop park at the center of the City Square complex. The event, in addition to cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, will include two sets of music by the musician and his quartet. Coltrane, a Grammy Award-nominated saxophonist, bandleader and composer, has released six albums as a leader and founded independent record label RKM. He also presides over important reissues of recordings by his parents, John and Alice

Coltrane. Music lovers who step out to experience Coltrane’s master jazz improvisations will also find that City Square is a destination for a well-orchestrated collection of contemporary artworks by regional artists. Tours of this art collection, which is a collaboration between ArtsWestchester and Ginsburg Development Companies, will also be available for benefit concert ticketholders. Before even entering the event space, guests are greeted by Fragment of Something Bigger, a monumental sculpture by Georgi Minchev. The structure is located by the entrance of 50 Main Street, one of three buildings – along with 1 Martine Avenue and 11 Martine Avenue – that comprise the City Square property, which is owned by Ginsburg Development Companies. The 18-foot teardrop sculpture sits

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slightly askew, as if caught in motion. It features a highly polished stainless steel surface that is constantly changing in response to its surrounding. Time of day, weather and passersby will make each encounter feel different from the one before. Inside on the second floor, visitors can view a diverse installation of works by artists Stefan Radtke, Paul Greco, Raymond Saa, Eric David Laxman, Steve Rossi, Susan Manspeizer, Peri Schwartz, Morgan McAllister, Kiyoshi Otsuka and Carrie Belk. Many of the pieces, either in form or subject, offer a nod to the concept of construction. For instance, White Plains artist Susan Manspeizer revisited old paintings, shredding them into thin, colorful strips of paper and reconstructing them into kinetic, multidimensional forms. Raymond Saa’s bold paintings are layered abstract forms, built from cut canvas shapes, that are stitched together into unified compositions. Steve Rossi’s Reciprocal Ladder for Three adds a moment of whimsy: finished in bright joyful shades of teal, the assemblage of ladders stands on its own, going nowhere but offering the promise of reaching new heights. Nearby is a pair of jewel-toned encaustic works by Carrie Belk. The surface pulls away to reveal layers of built pigment and fabric

revealing the artist’s process. The recreation room is enlivened with a series of paintings by Paul Greco that have a musical quality to them. Organic shapes reference biology and celestial forms. These shapes are arranged in compositions that evoke the experimental yet structured quality of a jazz improvisation – the perfect fit for a night of Ravi Coltrane, who was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of “Best Improvised Jazz Solo Performance.”

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: r e k o r C o e Th "It’s Healing Music." JazzFest White Plains 2021

by Michelle Falkenstein

When Theo Croker began taking trumpet lessons at age 11, his mother would videotape him and send the recordings to his grandfather. After watching the tapes, his grandfather would give his mother directions for Croker’s teacher on how to instruct his grandson. Croker’s grandfather, legendary trumpeter Doc Cheatham, had the cred to offer such advice. Sadly, the arrangement was short-lived— Cheatham died in 1997 at age 91, shortly before Croker’s 12th birthday. Croker says he still feels Cheatham’s spirit. “My grandfather walks behind me, with all my other ancestors,” he says. On September 11, the Theo Croker Quartet will play two sets at the Play Group Theater. It’s part of JazzFest White Plains, a four-day jazz celebration taking place from Sept. 9-12 at venues throughout the downtown area. “Music was something that totally captivated me as a child,” says Croker, whose 2019 album Star People Nation was nominated for "Best Contemporary Instrumental Album" at the 62nd Grammy Awards. “I would play for hours, all the time.” After graduating from Oberlin College Conservatory in Ohio, Croker accepted a gig in Shanghai, China, where he played three shows a night, six days a week. Croker found the experience remarkable—so remarkable, in fact, that coming home was a bit of a downer. “I was so

Bridgewater as producer and occasional vocalist. Their collaboration, Afro Physicist, was released three years later on Bridgewater’s DDB label on OKeh Records, a division of Sony Masterworks. Other Croker albums on DDB followed, including DARKFUNK and Escape Velocity. Croker has also been a featured artist on rapper J. Cole’s 4 Your Eyez Only, rapper Common’s Black America Again and singer Ari Lennox's Shea Butter Baby. “To me, it’s just music,” he says. “Genres are just used to rank people, to say one type of music is better than another.” This month, Croker’s latest album, Black to Life of Future Past, will be released. Croker is joined on several tracks by Wyclef Jean, Ari Lennox, Kassa Overall and Gary Bartz. “It’s a unique type of album,” Croker says. “It uses the vocabulary and language that the black masters created, with a high vibration. It’s healing music. I hope everybody enjoys it.”

My grandfather [trumpeter Doc Cheatham] walks behind me, with all my other ancestors.”

used to playing all the time,” he says. So back to Shanghai he went, where he began freelancing, managing a venue and booking bands. He also worked as the house band for a late-night show called Asia Uncut, serving as music director, bandleader and composer. All told, he spent seven years in the city. When Grammy and Tony Award winner Dee Dee Bridgewater came to Shanghai to perform, she and Croker struck up a friendship. Bridgewater had some advice for the young trumpeter. “Dee Dee decided I had to come back to the States and get on a major label,” Croker says. “When Dee Dee tells you something, you listen.” In 2011, while still in China, Croker recorded an album with

Theo Croker (photo courtesy of artist)

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Help Arts Groups Raise Dollars: Matching Grant Doubles Donations

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Arts groups throughout Westchester County are trying to make a comeback after extended closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For many of these groups, the Art$WChallenge has come at just the right time. This annual program makes available $400K in matching grant money to benefit arts and cultural groups throughout the County. As a result, more than 130 groups are eligible to receive anywhere from $1,500 to $7,500 in matching funds based on their ability to raise private funds through December 15. New or increased donations made to any eligible Westchester arts group during the campaign will be matched by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester County Government. Since the inception of the Art$WChallenge, a total of $3.9 million in private money has been raised, which was matched by over $2 million in County support. Says Benjamin Boykin, Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators: "After the devastating effect of COVID-19 on the cultural sector, we were pleased to invest additional money in the program, which helps 11 new cultural organizations to participate.” In the past, this funding has helped arts groups make their programming accessible to larger audiences. For instance, the funding has allowed Downtown Music at Grace to offer its programs free of charge, Axial Theatre to present additional productions, and Lagond Music School to provide scholarship opportunities for its students. County Executive Latimer adds: “Funding from the 2021 Art$WChallenge matching grant program is needed now more than ever before to help cultural groups rehire, redesign programs and bring back arts audiences to live events.” Following on the next several pages are the participating groups that are eligible for matching donations:

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#restartthearts A Palo Seco Flamenco Company Accent Dance NYC

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts

CareerVisions

Arc Stages

ArchForKids

Clay Art Center

India Center of Westchester

GoJo Clan Productions Gooseberry-Studio / Night Multimedia Art Greenburgh Public Library

Actors Conservatory Theatre

Afrikan Healing Circle, Inc. Antonia Arts

Folklore Urbano NYC

Groundwork Hudson Valley

Irvington Shakespeare Company

Jacob Burns Film Center

Jazz Forum Arts

Hamm & Clov Stage Company

Katonah Art Museum

Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden

Lagond Music School

CLC Foundation

Clocktower Players

Harrigan Educational & Cultural Center

Arts and Culture Committee

LMC Media

Lyndhurst, A National Trust for Historic Preservation Concordia Conservatory

Harrison Public Library

Arts10566, Inc. Asbury-Crestwood United Methodist Church

Mamaroneck Artists Guild Copland House

Historic Hudson Valley

Axial Theatre Cross Cultural Connection Ballet des Amériques

Hoff-Barthelson Music School

Money Makin' Mob Mount Kisco Arts Council Mount Vernon Friends of Parks and Recreation

Daisy Jopling Music Foundation Hudson Chorale Mount Vernon Public Library

Bedford Playhouse Downtown Music at Grace Bethany Arts Community

Hudson Stage Company Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art

Enslaved Africans’ Rain Garden

Music Conservatory of Westchester

Friends of Music Concerts Blue Door Art Center

Hudson Valley Writers Center

Mustafa Music Foundation

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Ossining Public Library

Rivertowns Village Green Ruth Keeler Memorial Library

The Friends of the North Castle Public Library

Saint Paul's United Methodist Church

The Neighborhood House The Picture House Regional Film Center

New Choral Society Orchestra 914

New Era Creative Space

Paramount Hudson Valley Arts

Sidra Bell Dance New York New Rochelle Council on the Arts

Peekskill Arts Alliance

Sing Sing Prison Museum

Pelham Art Center

Sleepy Hollow PAC Songcatchers

New Rochelle Opera

The Play Group Theatre

The Rye Arts Center

PJS Jazz Society New Westchester Symphony Orchestra

Niji No Kai Northern Star Quilters’ Guild

Nowodworski Foundation

O'Bey Foundation OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates - Westchester Hudson Valley Chapter

Sound Shore Chorale of New Rochelle Pleasantville Music Theatre St. Thomas Orchestra

The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College

Rehabilitation Through the Arts

The Scarsdale Arts Council

The Schoolhouse Theater

Steffi Nossen Dance Foundation The Symphony of Westchester

STEM Alliance of LarchmontMamaroneck The Westchester Chordsmen Taconic Opera

Ossining Arts Council

The Y Dance Academy

The Revelators

The Revelators, Inc. River's Edge Theatre Company

Ossining Documentary & Discussion Series Rivertowns Art Council

Tarrytown Music Hall

The Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts

Thomas H. Slater Center Tribes Hill Tutti Bravi Productions

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#restartthearts Untermyer Gardens Conservancy

Untermyer Performing Arts Council

Urban Studio Unbound

Wakanda Celebration

Westchester Public Private Partnership for Aging Services

White Plains Performing Arts Center

White Plains Public Library

YoFi Fest

Warner Library

Wartburg

Yonkers African American Heritage Committee

Yonkers Arts Westchester Children’s Chorus

Westchester Children’s Museum

Yonkers Downtown Waterfront BID Yonkers Philharmonic

Westchester Chorale

Westchester Collaborative Theater

Yonkers Public Library

Young At Arts'

Youth Theatre Interactions Westchester Italian Cultural Center

Westchester Philharmonic

Untermyer Performing Arts Council

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Shuttered Venues Grant Program Lifts Up Local Performance Spaces

We will to the

by Megan Thomson Connor

Many of Westchester's performing arts centers, big and small, finally have something to celebrate: a Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG). "The Shuttered Venue Grant was a true game-changer for the arts in America and has truly saved an entire industry from dissolution," says Kathy Davisson of White Plains Performing Arts Center. This federal grant is part of the American Rescue Plan and was established to assist venues that were closed during the pandemic. The funding amount amongst Westchester organizations ranged from the low thousands to the millions. During the pandemic, most of Westchester's performing arts organizations switched to virtual programming but received little in the way of ticket sales. Now, many SVOG recipients are using this new funding to offset losses

Picture House Regional Film Center (photo source: instagram.com/the_picturehouse)

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be able to continue creating jobs, but also contribute e local economy and the culture of our community." – Stefanie May, Marketing Director at The Capitol Theatre

incurred due to COVID-19, or to update HVAC systems in order to safely welcome back their audiences. The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College (PAC) received an SVOG for just over a million dollars. While they were closed to the public, the PAC presented virtual arts programming and dedicated its physical spaces to the school to serve as classrooms. This allowed Conservatory students to practice their craft in person while still remaining socially distanced. In addition, the lobby of the PAC hosted a COVID-19 testing center that served 1,300 students, faculty and staff each week. Purchase College President Dr. Milagros Peña says, "The PAC welcomed our students, faculty and staff and helped keep the community safe, but now it's time for them to do what they do best. This grant will allow the PAC to recover, and to prepare to present a robust, innovative season of performances." Taconic Opera received a $20,000 SVOG. During the pandemic, this county gem did everything it could to stay alive, including performing operas on a football field. CEO Dan Montez says that funds will “go straight to the art [they] create.” Montez explains: “We will be able to use a large orchestra to fund our fall opera on the last two days of October – Puccini's masterpiece, Manon Lescaut. It will have been two years since we were back in our theater." Several organizations, including Westchester Collaborative Theater, The Picture House Regional Film Center and Irvington Theater will put funds toward upgrading their HVAC systems. Says Greg Allen, Theater Manager at Irvington Theater: "One thing

the pandemic taught us is the importance of proper ventilation for the safety and comfort of our patrons." Michael Hoagland, Executive Director at the Bedford Playhouse adds: "These funds will be used to offset the substantial revenue deficits we faced while closed for nearly 15 months. Our industry has been decimated by the pandemic from a number of angles and we count ourselves lucky to have survived." All of Westchester's cultural organizations that received an SVOG share this sentiment of gratitude. Margo Amgott, Jacob Burns Film Center's Interim Executive Director, thanks Senator Schumer for championing "this crucial legislation." Jacob Burns will use its SVOG "for personnel costs and operating expenses, including insurance, utilities and mortgage payments." The Capitol Theatre, which received a $5.4 million dollar grant, is grateful to both Senator Schumer and his staff, but also to the National Independent Venue Association “for all of their tireless advocacy work, [which] has done so much to help venues and promoters all over the country." Marketing Director Stefanie May explains that venues like The Capitol Theatre “will be able to continue creating jobs, but also contribute to the local economy and the culture of our community” – a community that is so glad to see local arts organizations turn their lights back on. Other venues that received SVOG grants include Clocktower Players, Emelin Theatre, Arc Stages, Jazz Forum Arts, Paramount Hudson Valley Arts and Tarrytown Music Hall.

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Mamaroneck Artists Guild Reopens Gallery in New Location By Rocio De La Roca

MAG Art Gallery (photo courtesy of Mamaroneck Artist Guild)

health, encouraged the Guild’s Board of Directors to renew its efforts In a bustling nook in Larchmont-Mamaroneck, Mamaroneck Artists in finding an appropriate space for the Guild. Finally, MAG found a new Guild (MAG) has provided a gallery space and creative home for more gallery location in Larchmont at 1987 Palmer Avenue. than 150 local artists for more than a decade. This past year, that very In this new lively spot, only about two blocks from the old location, same nook became desolate when the group had to close its gallery MAG will officially open the doors of its gallery space on September during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges that came with 1. The new gallery is situated in an arts-centered area of the town, this decision, MAG will open a new location this month and is poised to next to a historic movie theater and other local artisanal shops and continue serving its community. boutiques. It also has more wall space, which will enable the group to Gallery Director Tatyana Polyak recalls that “the gallery’s sales exhibit more artworks and include a more diverse roster of artists. and attendance were in decline” once the pandemic began. “An MAG, which has been an integral part of the Larchmont village extremely painful decision was made by the Board of Directors to since the mid-1990s, hopes to continue playing a leading role in temporarily close the physical gallery and transition to online exhibits the Southern Westchester art scene from its new location. Polyak and programs.” explains: “We plan to continue representing an ever-growing roster of However, when lockdown restrictions were lifted in New York member artists, and nurture the creativity of student artists…[We also and the Guild attempted to return to on-site arts shows, Polyak says intend to] respond to community needs by recognizing its history and that “public confidence and appetite for the arts were at their low cultural heritage, and build a close connection to the arts in Larchmont point.” In August 2020, MAG, one of the oldest artist co-operatives in and throughout Westchester.” Westchester, ultimately vacated its physical location. The first show at the new space will be a group show, ReNEW, According to Polyak, though MAG and its member artists persisted which will display new works by the MAG’s artist members. Exhibiting in making art and exhibiting works online, there was an essential artworks, which will be on view through September 18, will explore component of personal connection missing from its programming. the timely theme of reopening and reemergence, as well as the She clarifies that virtual platforms did not grant the same lively perseverance of society during the pandemic last year. A grand interactions that the art gallery provided among the artists and the reopening reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on public. This sentiment, along with the overall improvement in public September 10.

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n o i t i b i h x E e ! h s T n i g e B n o s Sea Katonah Museum of Art: Cladogram Through September 19

Katonah Museum of Art’s second international juried biennial, Cladogram, displays works by 58 artists from 21 countries, including Argentina, Australia and Italy. The exhibition borrows its name from a diagram that shows relationships among different species and their history of evolution. Likewise, the works in Cladogram engage with personal or family history, and ways in which historical objects and ideas are categorized and arranged. For instance, artist Theodora Doulamis looks at how architecture is altered over time, focusing on details within the overall structure, while Soulé Déesse visually represents memories with her vodou priestess grandmother during her childhood in Haiti. Cladogram was juried by Yasmeen Siddiqui, founding director of independent art press Minerva Projects.

Hudson River Museum: Wall Power!

Through September 26

Hudson River Museum’s Wall Power! exhibition explores the art of quilt-making by exploring four categories of design. First, early twentieth-century quilts from a period of craft revival, when quilters moved away from ornate designs of the Victorian era. Next, designs with colorful patterns that were developed by Amish communities, contradicting the usual conception of Amish simplicity. Examples by African American makers use asymmetrical designs and bold colors. Finally, traditional nineteenth-century patterns dating from the mid-to-late 1800s illustrate foundational quilting techniques. All exhibited quilts are from the collection at the American Folk Art Museum.

Top image: Untitled (Dear half 5-4-1927) by Daisy Patton (Courtesy of the artist and K Contemporary), Left image: Carolina Lily Quilt, Artist unidentified (photo courtesy of Hudson River Museum)

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The exhibition season begins! Rye Arts Center: Nature’s Art Through September 24

In Nature’s Art: Geodes from the Collection of Robert R. Wiener, Rye Arts Center presents a selection of geodes – rock formations that are lined with crystalline mineral materials. Alongside these geological objects are works that respond to the natural splendor of these objects. Included in the show, which was curated by Dr. Gail Harrison Roman, are educational materials and interactive projects designed to examine the relationship between nature and art. A closing reception on September 23 will include a talk by guest speaker Wayne Atwell, who will share his knowledge from his decades of as a metals and mining analyst.

Hammond Museum: Becoming a Bird Through November 2021

Humans, birds, culture and mythology all meld together in artist Sarah Haviland’s Becoming a Bird, a series of small steel sculptures on view in Hammond Museum’s Goelet Gallery through November. Haviland began the series during her time as a U.S. Fulbright Scholar in Taiwan, where she researched the human-bird theme that appears in much of her work. Haviland uses common hardware-store metal mesh and wire, in addition to colorful recycled materials like found papers and plastics that call attention to endangered species, and human and bird migration. The exhibition, curated by Bibiana Huang Matheis, also includes a bench on display in the Museum’s Japanese garden.

Top image: Geode from the collection of Robert R. Wiener (photo courtesy of Rye Arts Center), Left image: Woman Riding an Egret by Sarah Haviland (photo courtesy of the artist)

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Clay Art Center: A Taste of Home Through October 15

A Taste of Home uses ceramic cups or drinking vessels as a way of reflecting on the meaning of “home.” Though a cup is an everyday item, it can also provide a sense of relief, class, sentimentality or humor to one’s day as well. This past year, the definition of “home” has changed for many people. Homes have become offices, studios and classrooms. Works by more than 45 artists, juried by guest curator Julia Galloway, will be on display through October 15. An in-person opening reception will take place on September 9, during which guests can meet some of the exhibited artists, view the exhibition and purchase presented works.

Warburton Galerie: Radical Vision and Imagination: Black Abstract Art In the 21st Century

September 10–October 8

Urban Studio Unbound's Warburton Galerie will present its upcoming exhibition, Radical Vision and Imagination: Black Abstract Art In the 21st Century beginning September 10. The show focuses a lens on the art world with a call for greater diversity, equity and inclusion within the industry. Radical Vision and Imagination, curated by Roger C. Tucker III of Tucker Contemporary Art, gives voice to four contemporary Black artists who are creating abstract art: Dominant Dansby, Victor Davson, Adebunmi Gbadebo and Cynthia Hawkins. An opening reception will take place on September 10. An artist panel on September 26 will be moderated by Halima Taha, a leading authority on collecting African American art and arts management.

For more exhibitions and events, visit artsw.org.

Top image: Artwork by David Kruk (photo courtesy of Clay Art Center) Left image: Oxygen by Cynthia Hawkins (image courtesy of Urban Studio Unbound)

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A “GESTURE” OF REMEMBRANCE by Mary Alice Franklin, ArtsNews Editor

On September 11, 2001, artist Manju Shandler was walking her dog in Manhattan when she heard the news. “A woman ran into the street and began stopping cars to tell people something,” explains Shandler. “She ran up to me [and said] ‘A plane flew into the World Trade Center.’” Shandler went home and turned on the news moments after a plane hit the second tower. Several days later, Shandler returned to her studio, put aside the project she had been working on, and set off on a project that would end up

IT WAS A WAY TO EXERCISE THE SADNESS, RAGE AND HELPLESSNESS. IT WAS A WAY TO ANSWER THAT FEELING OF LOSS WITH THE TOOLS OF BEING AN ARTIST." yielding nearly 3,000 paintings. The collection of four-by-nine-inch paintings cumulatively became “GESTURE,” a memorial dedicated to those who perished on that day. Each painting in the installation represents one person lost. The final installation would take about four years to complete. Over the years, some of these works have been displayed in the New York Times and at the National September 11th Memorial & Museum in Manhattan. Now, as the twentieth anniversary of the tragedy approaches, these works are on display at Pelham Art Center. The exhibition, on view through September 18, offers a tangible representation of the overall magnitude of this historic event. Overall, the installation covers 1,600 square feet of wall space. Back in 2001, while listening to the radio for news updates, Shandler Detail of a painting from Manju Shandler’s GESTURE installation (photo courtesy of Pelham Art Center)

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began doodling. Although she used photographs from newspapers and magazines as inspiration for the painting, there aren’t many literal portraits in the series. “A lowercase ‘i’ became a shorthand for a figure, a way of quickly representing the mind and the body through an empathetic visual communication.” The works range from ominous to uplifting. In one painting, a shadowy figure in a suit, with no distinct facial features, stands in front of a foggy red background. In another, a yellow hue is interrupted by abstract structures and a group of figures standing together in the forefront. Others feature billowing smoke, figures embracing, and first responders. All are painted on polyester film which, Shandler explains, is “durable, versatile and allows for a wide range of styles

and coloration.” The Brooklyn-based artist says that creating the installation “became a type of meditation and therapy” for her: “It was a way to exercise the sadness, rage and helplessness. It was a way to answer that feeling of loss with the tools of being an artist.” Pelham Art Center will host a public meditation inside its gallery on September 11, when visitors will be invited to participate in a silent group meditation. In the Center’s courtyard, guests can share their reflections and experiences. “Twenty years later, it is an honor that this work is still meaningful to people and that my ‘gesture’ is something that is still being exhibited.”

Top image: A visitor observing Manju Shandler’s GESTURE installation, Left image: Detail of a painting from Manju Shandler’s GESTURE installation (photos courtesy of Pelham Art Center)

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! h t 0 2 y p p a H Blue Door Arts Center About 20 years ago, Art on Main Street, an organization that aimed to bring art and culture to downtown Yonkers, closed. However, it was from those ashes that a phoenix of the Yonkers cultural community arose. Two of the Art on MAin Street’s directors, Luis Perelman and Delma Hairston, along with photographer Julie Cousens, opened the Blue Door Art Center (BDAC). The trio envisioned the gallery as a way to continue bringing art to the City and the surrounding Westchester communities. According to Perelman, the BDAC began “with the mission to serve artists, bring an art venue to a community underserved by cultural institutions, and continue to install public art throughout the city.” He adds that 20 years later, this continues to be the Center’s mission. Blue Door Art Center holds many exhibitions each year, in addition to monthly open mic events, a writers’ program, children's activities and adult classes. It has also been instrumental in helping to bring public art to downtown Yonkers.

Blue Door Art Center (photo credit: Michele Amaro)

Gallery Director Michele Amaro adds: “Blue Door Art Center is a cultural crossroads where art and community flourish.” BDAC will celebrate its anniversary with a calendar of special events throughout the upcoming months. A new exhibition opening September 2, Takin’ It to the Streets, will be curated by Cousens with photographer Omar Kharem. The show will feature local and emerging photographers who capture the energy of the urban landscape. An Octoberfest event featuring local craft beer and seasonal food on October 14, a “Paint and Sip” night on November 18, and a Blue Door Member Holiday Party in December will all help to raise funds for the Center. New funds raised through these special events will be matched by the ArtsWestchester Art$WChallenge grant (see page A12). In the years to come, Perelman says the Center hopes "to include additional exhibition venues, classes and public art in order to benefit local artists and the community.”

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Jacob Burns Film Center Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) opened with three theaters in 2001. Board President Janet Maslin says that it began “with Founder Stephen Apkon’s dream of building a community through the power of film.” In 2015, those three theaters became five. Over time, programming has expanded as well. A media arts center made JBFC a film education hub. Its Creative Culture fellowship program nurtures young filmmakers to tell their own unique stories. The center hosts several hundred films and more than 150 special events every year in its Spanish mission-style historic landmark theater in Pleasantville. Now twenty years after its start, the organization continues its goal of bettering the audience’s moviegoing experience. A 2022 theater refurbishment was made possible with a $506,000 grant from the MidHudson Regional Economic Development Council, which the JBFC successfully matched dollar for dollar. The original first-floor theaters will be refurbished with new seats, technology and other amenities. Says Brian Ackerman, Founding Director of Film Programming: “The JBFC community remained by our side during the 14 months we were closed [due to the COVID-19 pandemic]...Enhancing the theater experience in the original three theaters will be a highlight of our 20th anniversary. It is also a way for us to demonstrate our immense gratitude to our community.” JBFC also announced that, as part of the twentiethanniversary festivities, it will rename its largest theater after founding leader David Swope, who passed away in 2018. Says JBFC Board Chair Lynn Sobel, “[Swope’s] passion for [the center’s] mission, contagious enthusiasm for its programs, his inspiring leadership and incredibly generous support helped to propel the JBFC into the institution it is today.” JBFC’s festivities will continue through June 2022 with new programming. Next up is the twentieth year of the JBFC Jewish Film Festival, which will take place from September 30 through October 14. This year’s festival features 24 films, including narratives and documentaries, from Israel, the United States and around the world. In celebration, a new book called Breaking Bread: Jewish Stories and Recipes from the JBFC Community, to which JBFC’s community contributed stories, memories and recipes, will become available on October 1. Jacob Burns Film Center (photo from ArtsWestchester archives)

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Yonkers Riverfest will take place on 9/18 (photo source: yonkersriverfest.org)

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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 through September.

Presented by:

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Friends of the North Castle Public Library presents Armonk Outdoor Art Show. Date(s): September 25 & 26. Location: 205 Business Park Dr. Contact: armonkoutdoorartshow.org

Village of Katonah presents the Katonah Art Walk, an opportunity for local stores and galleries to open their doors for visitors and receptions, accompanied by outdoor live music performances. Date(s): Third Saturday of every month. Location: Various galleries throughout downtown Katonah. Contact: katonahchamber.org

CORTLANDT The Town of Cortlandt Manor presents Family Fun Day, an event featuring rides and games for kids, food, and live performances. Date(s) September 18. Location: Cortlandt Train Station, Memorial Drive, Croton. Contact: townofcortlandt.com

HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON 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

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

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

Westchester County Parks presents its "Bicycle Sundays" series, during which a portion of Bronx River Parkway will be open to cyclists, joggers, walkers, in-line skaters and scooters. Date(s): Sundays through October 31. Contact: thewpf.org/bicycle-sundays

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YONKERS

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in New Rochelle presents its annual Hudson River Riders presents free kayak rides and tours along Greek Festival, featuring Greek food and pastries, live music, games the scenic Hudson River. Date(s): Wednesday through Friday and rides. Date(s): September 9-12. Contact: 914-235-6100. through September 2. Location: JFK Marina and Park. Contact: hudsonriverriders.org

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The Village of Peekskill presents Family Movie Nights, three screenings of family-friendly flicks on Friday nights this summer. Date(s): September 10. Location: Riverfront Green Park. Contact: cityofpeekskill. com

SLEEPY HOLLOW Sleepy Hollow Cemetery presents the Original Knickerbocker Walking Tour, a guided trip through the life of Washington Irving and the history of Sleepy Hollow. Date(s): Saturday and Sunday through September. Location: Sleepy Hollow Cemetery South Gate, 430 North Broadway.

TARRYTOWN Lyndhurst presents Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst, a display of handmade works by more than 300 artists, which will also kid’s activities, gourmet foods and hands-on demonstrations, and more. Date(s): September 17-19. Contact: 914-631-4481, lyndhurst.org River’s Edge Theatre Company presents The Green Plays Project, an outdoor theatre event of one-act plays about climate change. Date(s): September 25. Location: Pierson Park. Contact: riversedgetheatreco@ gmail.com

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 Ballet des Amériques presents a dance performance choreographed by Carole Alexis. The appropriate-for-all-ages performance will be set to "Peter and The Wolf" and "Dance Jazz Mosaic." Date(s): September 11. Contact: balletdesameriques.com

Ridge Hill Shopping Center presents "Movies on the Lawn," a series of outdoor film screenings for adults and children. Date(s): Monday nights through September 6. Contact: ridgehill.com Yonkers Downtown BID presents Riverfest, a one-day that features music performances from every era and delicious foods. Date(s): September 18. Location: Yonkers Downtown Waterfront. Contact: YonkersRiverfest.org

YORKTOWN Yorktown Grange Agricultural Society presents the Yorktown Grange Fair, an annual festival that celebrates local agriculture and produce with outdoor activities, demonstrations, vendors, workshops and more. Date(s) September 10, 11 &12. Location: 99 Moseman Rd. Contact: yorktowngrangefair.org

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The Return of Fall Crafts

This fall, the return of safely organized and distanced fall festivals bring back a well-missed tradition from its 2020 absence. Two craft shows with differing approaches will offer guests a variety of ways to browse crafts and support the arts. On September 25-26, Armonk Outdoor Art Show welcomes visitors back in person. After a virtual 2020 art show due to COVID19, the Armonk Outdoor Art Show returns this year to its rightful place – the spacious tree-lined vista of North Castle Community Park. The expansive field will allow for visitors to browse the booths of 160 exhibitors comfortably. Says Executive Director Anne Curran: “The layout of artists' booths has changed to provide wide aisles so that visitors can comfortably stroll the field. There will be attention to health and safety protocols based on the latest CDC guidance and municipal direction.” The juried artists from the U.S. and Canada range in any number of specialties, including painting, sculpture, wearable art, fine crafts, photography and more. Free family-friendly activities include take-away art kits, an artist-led arts activity at ArtsWestchester’s

ArtsMobile, a scavenger hunt of clues within artist’s displays, an interactive art installation and more. Not only do purchases support the artists, but net proceeds of the show also support the North Castle Public Library’s educational programs and Armonk Players theater group. Meanwhile, on October 2-3, the Westchester Craft Crawl is wellequipped to take COVID-19 precautions into account. In fact, the outdoor craft event came about as a response to the pandemic. The unique format of this craft show functions as an outdoor studio tour of the works of more than 45 professional artists. For this “crawl,” guests traverse Westchester towns to visit four different Westchester locations positioned in Ossining and Croton-onHarmon. Each “stop” in this artist-organized event will host several artisans whose exhibited works include clay, wood, fiber, metal, jewelry and mixed media. Founder Leigh Mickelson Taylor says that they will have space to spread out at each of the four locations for safe shopping. A guest “passport” will make prizes available for guests that visit all four locations.

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Theater Group Encourages Action to Prevent Climate Change At River’s Edge Theatre Company’s upcoming event, “helpful resources about sustainable living will be shared with the audience with the hope that they take action in their own home," according to the group’s Artistic Director, Meghan Covington. The Green Plays Project is a one-day outdoor theater event that focuses on climate change and positive steps families can take to fight global warming. The series of five one-act plays will be presented in a family-friendly presentation at Tarrytown’s Pierson Park on September 25. Before the presentation, Covington will teach pre-show theatre workshops for anyone aged six and up. She says that the activity is perfect for social emotional learning, explaining that it “requires students to collaborate and connect on the issue of climate change.” Basic acting, playwriting, improvisation and storytelling techniques will be explored through creative play. Covington says that the River’s Edge "hope[s] to spark the conversation in each family's household, so that different generations may begin to work together to accept the threat of climate change.”

The featured plays – Homosapiens by Chantal Bilodeau, The Penguin by Nicolas Billion, The Green New Steal by Corey Payette, Lifeday by Jessica Huang and A Window by Whiti Hereaka – are provided by Climate Change Theatre Action. This global participatory project “uses theatre to bring communities together and encourage them to take local and global action on climate.” The plays will be directed by Jessica Irons, Artistic Director of Theater O in Ossining, and will be performed by Sweta Keswani, Don Creedon and Julia Schoenberg. A post-show community discussion with the cast and creative team will follow. According to Covington, the subject of climate change “often leaves people feeling powerless and frozen.” “We decided to explore this topic through performance and conversation, hoping to empower our audience to take action.”

Actress Sweta Keswani with daughter Ismara on the Pierson Park stage (photo courtesy of River's Edge Theater Company)

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A FESTIVAL OF AFRICAN ARTS AND CULTURE IN MOUNT VERNON By Stephen Orlofsky When Rose Luangisa, founder of the Luangisa African Gallery, decided to organize a festival of African art and culture in Mount Vernon, she wanted to choose a name for it that would represent the past and future of Africa. “We honor the African ancestors and the gifts of our Motherland while acknowledging the African futurism that is emerging in our current endeavors,” she explains. As such, the celebration was named after Wakanda, the fictional African country from the movie Black Panther. In the film, Wakanda is a prosperous and successful nation; an afro-futurist utopia with a glut of natural resources and advanced military technology; a vision of how African culture and civilization could have developed, if absent from European colonialism and the transatlantic slave trade. Now in its fourth year, the Wakanda4Ever celebration will return after being postponed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival, which will take place on September 4, will feature performances from traditional African drummers and storytellers, food vendors, handmade goods made by African artisans and a fashion show. Staying true to its namesake, there will also be an appearance by characters from the Black Panther film, and a tribute to its star, the late Chadwick Boseman. Luangisa, a native of Bukoba, Tanzania who has called Mount Vernon her home for nearly three decades, says that the outdoor festival “will still have the energy, vibrancy and culture of the Wakanda Celebration that we have had in the past.” She adds that “this year will also be a celebration of connection, community and coming together since COVID.” With that, like many events in the age of COVID, social distancing, masks, limited entry and temperature checks will be implemented to ensure the safety of guests. “Our aim is to showcase the best and the brightest talents of the African diaspora in unity and oneness,” says Luangisa. “We are so excited to be able to offer this event to the community this year,” adds Luangisa. “It is so important to us to be able to celebrate together, given the past year, and to have a place to go that's safe, free for all, and fun.” Wakanda Celebration (photo courtesy of Luangisa Gallery)

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presented by: This summer, ArtsWestchester's Westchester Roots series presented 10 outdoor programs that featured the artistic expressions of 10 cultural communities represented in Westchester. The series engaged 121 local artists and was attended by over 2,000 community members.

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Photos 1, 3, 6 and 7 by Aaron Paige, Photos 2 and 5 by Margaret Fox, Photo 4 by Steven Orlofsky. 1) The Mayor Four at Horan's Landing in Sleepy Hollow 2) Cristobal Ortega at Dia De La Cultura Ecuatoriana in Sleepy Hollow 3) Beninese family band Jomion & the Uklos in Mt. Vernon 4) Natya Anubhava in Mt. Vernon 5) Ayazamana Dance Troupe performing at Dia De La Cultura Ecuatoriana 6) Inti Andino performing at Dia De La Cultura Ecuatoriana 7) Ptah-Shabazz Wisdrum Orchestra in Mt. Vernon

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Orchestra 914: New Name, New Norm by Mary Alice Franklin, ArtsNews Editor In March 2020, The Chappaqua Orchestra, like most music groups, found themselves unable to perform in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It seemed prudent then to buckle down on a plan that was years in the making. Emerging now from the pandemic year is a group with a new name, new location and new music director. “Orchestra 914” is ready to begin a new season with a fresh outlook on the future. Co-Director David Restivo explains that “these were all important components that needed to happen in order for [the group] to survive.” He explains that the general assumption about Chappaqua Orchestra

seemed to be that they were “local and amateur.” “We knew we needed to change that perception if we wanted to widen our reach,” he explains. “Though we began 60-plus years ago as a mix of professional and amateur musicians, we’ve been a fully professional group with a larger reach for years now. Our name needed to reflect that.” The new Orchestra 914 name, Restivo says, “covers it all – what we do and where we are.” While the plan is currently for the orchestra to “bounce around the county” with shows in Peekskill, Bedford, Tarrytown and Mount

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Vernon, he says that he and Co-Director Amy Harter, along with their board, wanted to find a town that was a “leader and supporter of the arts.” He calls their new home in Pleasantville “the perfect home base.” Though they don’t have a permanent performance space in the town yet, he envisions one for the future. The final piece of the rebranding-puzzle was to find a new music director. After an extensive search, they whittled the contenders down to five, and gave each of them their own concert. Though Restivo says that they were all great, Brooklyn-based Russell Ger knocked it out of the park. Restivo laughs, explaining that during their interview, Ger hit on almost every item on the group’s internal list of core values without having ever seen them. “I texted one of our members [to jokingly ask] if Russell had a copy of our branding sheet… He’s intense, and knows how to speak to an audience. He’s the perfect fit for us right now.” Orchestra 914 aims to provide “unexpected orchestral experiences for diverse audiences," according to the group's new website. Restivo is confident that Ger can deliver what he’s looking for – “a sort of ‘sophisticated hipster’ goal” – and expects that the music director’s creativity will bleed into unexpected ideas in their repertoire and programming.

Emerging now from the pandemic year is a group with a new name, new location and new music director. ‘Orchestra 914’ is ready to begin a new season with a fresh outlook on the future.” “We’re going to change our look a little and not always wear traditional tuxedos,” he says. “And we won’t always play traditional stuff. A typical concert is an overture, concerto and symphony. That may happen, but it doesn’t have to, and we won’t always do that. We’ll throw stuff in there that will be interesting and new.” In fact, Ger’s premier concert with the group (November 21 at Paramount Hudson Valley) is an unusual one: it will be all strings rather than full orchestra – a good example of how they’ll be “breaking the norm.” The 2021-2022 season will run through May 2022, beginning with a chamber music quartet on the lawn at Bedford Playhouse on September 10. More of the season includes interactive family performances, a December holiday concert and more. As for future goals, Restivo lists some objectives: expand the concert season from five to six concerts to eight to 10; eventually have a performance home in Pleasantville; do more outreach with local school districts; continue to be creative with programming. “It feels like a new group. Even though it’s kind of been the same group for the past 60-plus years, it really is new and feels like it.”

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50 Main Street in downtown White Plains is now home to a monumental sculpture by Bulgarian sculptor Georgi Minchev. Fragments of Something Bigger is nearly 18-foottall, made of highly polished stainless steel, and is surrounded by seating also made from polished stainless steel. Minchev was selected through a competitive international open call process managed by ArtsWestchester in partnership with Ginsburg Development Companies, who owns and manages the office tower.

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artist relief fund A Letter From an Artist Relief Grant Recipient For years, I have been on the ArtsWestchester teaching roster, during which time I completed several successful residencies throughout Westchester. Also during this time I came to realize that ArtsWestchester was the greatest ally to all artists who live and create in our county. In March of 2020, the beginning of the pandemic, I abruptly lost both of my teaching positions. When I applied for, and was granted, the [Artist Relief Fund] money, it reaffirmed my belief that ArtsWestchester is a great champion of the arts, arts organizations, and artists who at this moment need assistance more than ever. I appreciate the hard-working and dedicated team that makes ArtsWestchester the powerful conduit for support to which everyone connected to the arts is very lucky to have access. Without your existence, the arts in Westchester would be an anemic shadow of what it is today. On a personal note, this grant money will allow me to purchase badly needed art materials, which I would otherwise not be able to buy, and continue my lifelong artistic pursuit. For this assistance, I am eternally grateful. Thank you.

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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.

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Fatherhood (Netflix) Fatherhood, starring Kevin Hart, is a heartbreaking, heartwarming and heartfelt movie about a man choosing to raise his infant daughter on his own and, despite all odds, finding the extreme power and capabilities of his own fatherhood. Certainly as a grandparent, I felt the pain of these grandmas especially as they urge him to move back home where he has a support system…but that parental bond proves unbreakable. This father makes his own choices. His life, and that of his little girl, could have looked much different, but we see him grow along with her. His questions are those of so many parents… and he faces them alone, but is also joined by special friends who experience, celebrate and love this child with him. And what would a Kevin Hart movie be without some “LOL” moments as well? Oh how I identified with his struggles to close the stroller and click in the car seat! Of course there is more in this sweet film, but I wouldn’t want to spoil it for our readers.

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NEWS BRIEFS ArtsWestchester’s Director of Folk & Traditional Arts Awarded Library of Congress Fellowship Aaron Paige, Director of Folk & Traditional Arts at ArtsWestchester, was awarded an Archie Green Fellowship from the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. Paige, who will be joined by MidHudson folklorist Elinor Levy, Ph.D., will collect oral histories from Community Health Workers at SunRiver Health, one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the country. According to the Library of Congress, the fellowship is “intended to support new research documenting Occupational Folklife in contemporary America and to generate significant born-digital archival collections…which will be preserved in the American Folklife Center archive and also made available online to researchers and the public.”

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Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) recently named Mary Jo Ziesel as its new Executive Director. Ziesel comes to the Center with more than two decades in a leadership role at American Ballet Theatre where, according the JBFC’s announcement, she Mary Jo Ziesel developed a “$7 million center of innovation that serves more than 20,000 students.” Ziesel’s early priorities will include the launch of special programs and events for JBFC’s 20th anniversary. She will then “oversee the refurbishment of the JBFC’s three original theaters, an initiative made possible thanks to generous support from many donors and a grant from New York State.” JBFC Board Chair Lynn Sobel adds: “We are extremely fortunate to have someone of Mary Jo’s caliber at the helm as we launch our third decade…Her proven success in building and executing innovative programming at the international, national and regional level is exactly what is needed at this moment in time as we recover from the impact of the pandemic.”

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The Arts Alive Recovery NY Regrant is a new, one-time opportunity to assist artists and arts groups in re-engaging their audiences through live performances and in-person arts programming. Funding is available for organizations and artists that are planning live public events, including performances, exhibitions, festivals and showings. Performance art is a priority, but other events with a public component are eligible for consideration. New first-time applicants are encouraged to apply. Submission deadline is September 28 at 11:59pm. For more info, email grants@artswestchester.org.

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Svetlana Gorokhovich, 9/29, Downtown Music (photo source: annarabinova.com)

9/1 WEDNESDAY Tours: Lyndhurst presents Daily Grounds Pass. A Daily Grounds Pass is required for entry to the Lyndhurst property seven days a week if you are coming to just visit the grounds and are not taking a tour. Tour tickets provide visitor’s free access to the grounds. This offers general admission to the property between the hours of 9:30am with last entry at 3pm as the property closes at 4:30pm. lyndhurst.org Reception: Hoff-Barthelson Music School presents Chamber Music and Piano Ensembles Open House. students will have an opportunity to participate in chamber music activities, music games,

and ensemble rehearsals while parents attend an interactive meeting with program directors. 6-8:30pm. hbms.org

9/4 SATURDAY Festival: Luangisa African Gallery presents Wakanda 4Ever Celebration. This annual event will honor and embrace African culture through art, fashion, music and more. 10am-10pm. luangisa.com

9/8 WEDNESDAY Reception: Katonah Museum presents Docent Highlights. These docent-led Zoom conversations will discuss the works in the Museum’s “Cladogram” exhibition. 2:30-3:30pm. katonahmuseum.org

Music In The Air: ArtsWestchester presents Shah/Gomes/Belo Brazilian Jazz Trio. Vocalist and composer Kavita Shah engages the jazz tradition, while also addressing and advancing its global sensibilities. 12-1:30pm at White Plains Farmers Market. artsw.org

9/9 THURSDAY Music: ArtsWestchester presents Jazz’n ArtsBash Benefit Concert with Ravi Coltrane. This outdoor benefit concert will be led by Grammy-nominated saxoponist, bandleader and composer Ravi Coltrane. 6-10pm at City Square Park. artsw.org Music In The Air: ArtsWestchester and Downtown Music at Grace present

the Gabrielle Garo Quartet. Garo, born is a multi-instrumentalist who plays flute, piccolo, alto, tenor, soprano saxophone and bass clarinet. 12-1pm at Downtown Music at Grace. artsw.org Reception: Clay Art Center presents A Taste of Home Exhibition Opening Reception. The exhibition celebrates and explores the artists’ relationship to the meaning of “home” through ceramic cups. 6-8pm. clayartcenter.org Music: Downtown Music at Grace and ArtsWestchester presents JazzFest: The Gabrielle Garo Quartet. Garo is a multi-instrumentalist who plays flute, piccolo, alto, tenor, soprano saxophone and bass clarinet. 12-1pm. dtmusic.org

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#restartthearts 9/10 FRIDAY Music In The Air: ArtsWestchester presents JazzFest 2021: Emmet Cohen Trio. The multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer is in the vanguard of his generation’s advancement of jazz. 7:30-10pm at Grace Church. artsw.org Music In The Air: ArtsWestchester presents Anaïs Reno with the Pete Malinverni Trio. Reno and Malinvern will perform live jazz. 12pm at White Plains Public Library Plaza. Reception: Warburton Galerie presents Radical Vision and Imagination: Black Abstract Art in the 21st Century. This is an opening reception for abstract works by four contemporary Black artists. 7-9pm. urbanstudiounbound.org

9/11 SATURDAY Music In The Air: ArtsWestchester presents Music in Motion: Alphonso Horne and the Gotham Kings. The musicians will stroll along the sidewalk serenading diners at local outdoor cafés and restaurants in downtown White Plains. 12-2pm at White Plains Plaza. arts.org Music In The Air: ArtsWestchester presents JazzFest 2021: Theo Croker Quartet. The Grammy Award-nominated artist, composer, producer, thought leader and influencer projects his voice through the music. 7:30-10pm at Playgroup Theatre. artsw.org Music In The Air: ArtsWestchester and Ballet des Amerquies presents Dancing Caravan at White Plains Jazzfest. This program will feature two works, “Peter and The Wolf” and “Dance Jazz Mosaic”, which are choreographed to the music of Sergei Prokofiev and jazz-influenced artists. 5-6:30pm at White Plains Plaza. artsw.org/jazzfest Dance: Bethany Arts Community presents Christopher Williams Dance Work in Progress Showing. This program will include a work in progress showing and discussion with acclaimed choreographer Christopher Williams. 7-8pm. bethanyarts.org Reception: Hoff-Barthelson Music School presents Suzuki Open House and Porch Party. Current and prospective Suzuki violin students and their parents are invited to a Suzuki Fall Playdown and Open House. 4-5pm. hbms.org

Lecture: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents How to Write Characters Who Live and Breathe (via Zoom). Students will review the character types and archetypes who populate most narratives through examination of the characters in Oyinkan Braithwaite’s novel, My Sister, the Serial Killer. 12:30-4:30pm. writerscenter.org Reception: Pelham Art Center presents Public Meditation: September 11th 20th Anniversary. Visitors are invited to participate in a silent group meditation memorializing 9/11 and all those whose lives are lost and affected. 12-2pm. pelhamartcenter.org

9/12 SUNDAY Music: Friends Of Music Concerts presents PUBLIQuartet. The quartet will explore a musical kaleidoscope of composers and diverse genres that make up America’s rich musical history. 4-6pm at Kusel Auditorium at Sleepy Hollow High School. friendsofmusicconcerts.org Spoken Word: Katonah Museum presents Tamy Ben-Tor Performance. Ben-Tor invents tragicomic characters to investigate politics, social systems, and issues of identity. 6-8:15pm. katonahmuseum.org Music: PJS Jazz Society presents Houston Person. The tenor saxophonist will kick off the Society's live concert season. pjsjazz.org.

9/13 MONDAY Reception: Hoff-Barthelson Music School presents Early Childhood Program Open House. Families eager to enroll their very youngest members in high-quality, safely delivered music education are invited to attend an in-person open house. 10am-11:30am. hbms.org Lectures: The Color Camera Club of Westchester presents Creating “Stellar” Night Photographs. Topics that will be covered include: gear, red flashlights, lights for light painting, taking a High ISO test shot, focusing at night and more. 9:30am-9pm. cccw.clubexpress.com

9/14 TUESDAY Music: Westchester Oratorio Society presents an Open Rehearsal. The group returns for its 24th season in preparation for a November 20, 2021 performance of Michael Haydn’s “Requiem” and Handel’s “Dixit Dominus.” Also 9/21

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for more arts events, visit artsw.org 7-9:15pm at Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco. westchesteroratorio.org Lecture: Clay Art Center presents A Taste of Home Tea Tasting Event with Harney & Sons. Attendees will taste a variety of teas, and learn about the history and processes of fine tea production. 10am-12pm. clayartcenter.org Reception: Hoff-Barthelson Music School presents Youth Orchestra Programs Open House. The School’s Music directors and Executive Director Ken Cole will host a lively online discussion via Zoom about the School’s four-tiered Youth Orchestra Programs. 7:30-9pm. writerscenter.org Reception: Katonah Museum of Art presents “Cladogram” Artist Panel with Yasmeen Siddiqui. This virtual panel discussion will highlight international artists whose work is featured in the exhibition. 7-8pm. katonahmuseum.org

professional conservatory and trainee programs. Also, 9/16 & 17 at 3:30pm, 9/18 at 10am. 3:30pm. balletdesameriques.com Music: Downtown Music at Grace presents Jonathan Henken, Highland Pipes. This outdoor concert of Scottish dance and airs will also include a brief history of the instrument. 12-1pm. dtmusic.org

9/17 FRIDAY Reception: Bethany Arts Community presents Gallery Reception and Talk: “Hungers / Harvests”. This event accompanies the Ossining Art Council’s exhibit “Hungers / Harvests,” which is inspired by the United Nations 2021 International Year of Fruits and Vegetables. 7-9pm. bethanyarts.org

9/15 WEDNESDAY

Spoken Word: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents Open Mic (via Zoom). This is an opportunity to share talents in a comfortable space. 7:30-9pm. writerscenter.org

Dance: Ballet des Amériques presents Auditions for Ballet Conservatory. Students from beginner to advanced levels can audition for the 2021-22 pre-

Reception: Katonah Museum presents Senior Socials. Senior Socials return with monthly conversations led by the Museum’s knowledgeable docents.

1-2:15pm. katonahmuseum.org

settings. 3-5pm. nropera.org

Film: The Picture House presents Centennial in the Park. Film lovers across Westchester will celebrate the group’s centennial year and kick off its second century of film and education programming. 6-10pm. thepicturehouse.org

9/22 WEDNESDAY

9/18 SATURDAY reception: Hoff-Barthelson Music School presents Adult Programs Open This discussion will focus on the new semester, safety protocols, course offerings and more.2:15-3:15pm. hbms.org Lecture: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents Danger and Daring: Lyric Essay Workshop with Tyler Mills via Zoom. Participants will brainstorm, write and receive verbal feedback on a brand-new lyric essay in the spirit of danger. 12:30-2:30pm. writerscenter.org Lecture: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents The Sound of Finding: A Workshop by Janice Lowe via Zoom. This workshop will explore writing as a multi-media entity, offer ground for collage, remixing, experimentation and is a portrait of the writer and the times. 12:30-4:30pm. writerscenter.org Dance: Pelham Art Center presents Folk Art: Afro-Rican Bomba!. Internationallyacclaimed performer and educator Jose Ortiz will lead the community in a Bomba music celebration. 12-2pm. pelhamartcenter.org

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9/19 SUNDAY Lecture: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents Prose Intensive with Tariq Shah via Zoom. This class will be a combination of craft discussion, generative writing, and workshopping. 12:30-4:30pm. writerscenter.org Lecture: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents The Joy of Editing with Daniel Lawless & Frances Richey via Zoom. This workshop focuses on the art of editing. 12:30-4:30pm. writerscenter.org Music: Jay Heritage Center presents Jams at Jay with Bandits on the Run. This outdoor concert and picnic will feature music by the NYC-based indie-folk-pop band, which will play a new tribute song to Maya Angelou. 5-7pm. jayheritagecenter.org Music: New Rochelle Opera presents Concert of Highlights of Madama Butterfly. The performance will include costumed singers and partial stage

Music: Downtown Music at Grace presents Chamber Music with the Westchester Philharmonic. This mini-series of chamber concerts will feature performances by musicians from the renowned Westchester Philharmonic. 12-1pm. dtmusic.org Spoken Word: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents An Evening with Major Jackson, Peter Filkins, and Jessica Cuello via Zoom. The poets will read from their latest collections. 7-8:30pm. writerscenter.org

9/24 FRIDAY Reception: Bethany Arts Community presents Feast and Famine. In this artist talk, Dr. Jill Kiefer will explore artworks that focused on foods, the people who harvest them and those who have need of them. 7:30-8:30pm. bethanyarts.org

9/25 SATURDAY Class: Bethany Arts Community presents Horsehair & Obvara Pottery Firing. Participants will decorate a bisque tile with horsehair, feathers, iron chloride and yeast solution - a technique from Medieval Europe. 10am-2:30pm. bethanyarts.org Lecture: Bethany Arts Community presents Writing For Not-Writers with Artist in Residence Rae Binstock. Rae Binstock will be conducting a workshop aimed at those who don’t consider themselves “writers” but have stories to tell and ideas to explore. 4:30-6pm. bethanyarts.org Music: Friends Of Music Concerts presents Wu Han, Philip Setzer, David Finckel. The program will include: Rachmaninoff: Trio Elegiaque, No. 1 in G Minor, Mendelssohn: Trio In D Minor, Op. 49, Dvořák: Trio in E minor, Op. 90 (“Dumky”). 8-10pm at Kusel Auditorium at Sleepy Hollow High School. friendsofmusicconcerts.org Music In The Air: Friends of the North Castle Public Library presents 2021 Armonk Outdoor Art Show. This two-day event will feature fine art and fine crafts of an array of work across all mediums. Also 9/26. 10am-5pm at Community

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9/27 MONDAY Lectures: Color Camera Club of Westchester presents From Afar and Clost To Home: Capturing Ordinary Cuban Lives During A Time of Tumult, and Bringing That Story Telling Approach To Local Weddings. This Zoom presentation will be led by photographer Todd Shapera, who has photographed in 57 countries. 7:309:30pm. cccw.clubexpress.com

Lecture: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents How to Tell the Story of Your Life with Danielle Trussoni via Zoom. This workshop will be a space in which writers discuss their personal story, with the goal of finding or perfecting the formal expression of that story. 12:30-4:30pm. writerscenter.org

Theater: River’s Edge Theatre Company presents The Green Plays Project. The outdoor theatre event will feature one-act plays about climate change. 4pm at Pierson Park, Tarrytown. riversedgetheatre.com/onstage

Spoken Word: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents A Celebration of Local Authors with Ira Rosen, Lori Toppel, and Alan Winikoff. This is the first in-person reading since February 2020. 4-5:30pm. writerscenter.org

9/26 SUNDAY

Family & Kids: Katonah Chamber of Commerce presents Katonah Art Walk. Art galleries and shops listed on the map open, inspiring pop-ups along the avenue, new featured artists, there is always something interesting to see! 4-8pm. katonahchamber.org

Lecture: Hudson Valley Writers Center presents The Persona Poem: Craft Talk and Workshop with Kathleen Winter (via Zoom). This craft discussion and workshop will explore examples of persona poetry, in which the poet writes from an identity that’s different from their ordinary lives and daily

Reception: Warburton Galerie presents An Artist Talk Panel. The panel will be moderated by Halima Taha, a leading authority on collecting African American art and arts management. 2pm. urbanstudiounbound.org

Dance: Steffi Nossen School of Dance presents Steffi Nossen Free Week of Dance Open House. Members of the community are invited to try a

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9/30 THURSDAY

new technique or get reacquainted with an old favorite during this week of free classes. steffinossen.org

9/29 WEDNESDAY Class: Bethany Arts Community presents Reading and Creative Writing Workshop with Writer in Residence Tochukwu Okafor. The combination of artist talk and writing workshop is to invite the public into Tochukwu’s process as a writer and to offer an opportunity to develop a fresh idea for a story. 6:30-8:30pm. bethanyarts.org Theater: Bethany Arts Community presents Invisi(bilty), a Work in Progress and Talkback. Nikki Brake-Sillá will read excerpts from her work in progress strives to illuminate race as a phenotypic construct. 7-8pm. bethanyarts.org Music: Downtown Music at Grace presents Anna Rabinova and Svetlana Gorokhovich. This program will include the Brahms Sonata No. 2, the Lera Auerbach Sonata No. 2, plus the Carmen Fantasy of Sarasate. 12-1pm. dtmusic.org

Reception: Bethany Arts Community presents Wild/Tame: A Talk and Reading | bethanyarts.org with Artist in Residence Michael Caines. Bethany Arts Community Michael Caines will be discussing the • Exhibition: Hungers / Harvests. The Ossining Arts Council, inspired by the United historical, political, religious, pop-culture Nations 2021 International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, will present artworks that and childhood themes in his 30 years of raise awareness of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 9/1-10/3, Monart-making. 7-8pm. bethanyarts.org Fri: 9am-12 and 1-4pm, Sept 11: 10am- 2pm. • Workshop: Kandinsky: A Transcendent Experience. This virtual class will explore Theater: Bethany Arts Community the contributions of one of the pioneers of abstract modern art, Wassily Kandinsky. presents Sleep That Knits Up: A Play 9/28-11/2, 10-11am. Reading and Talkback. Artist in residence Kate Abbruzzese will share an excerpt Blue Door Art Center | bluedoorartcenter.org from her play that explores femininity and motherhood through the lens of • E xhibition: Takin’ It to the Streets. The show will feature local and emerging Macbeth. 7-8pm. bethanyarts.org photographers who capture the energy of the urban landscape. 9/2-10/2. Thurs: 3-6pm, Fri: 3-6pm, Sat: 1-6pm. Film: Jacob Burns Film Center presents its 20th Annual Jewish Film Festival. Center for the Digital Arts, Peekskill | sunywcc.edu/peekskill This year’s festival will feature 24 films, including narratives and documentaries from • Workshop: Digital Photography Certificate-126 Hrs. The Zoom program will provide Israel, the United States and around the photographers with a foundation in practice and theory with hands-on demonstrations, world. Through 10/14. burnsfilmcenter.org lab exercises, assignments and lecture demonstrations. 9/13-4/11/2022, 6:30-9:30pm. Clay Art Center •

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Exhibition: A Taste of Home. This on-site and virtual exhibition consists of ceramic drinking vessels that reflect the artists’ relationship to the meaning of home. 9/1-10/17. Mon & Thurs: 10am-2:30pm. Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat: 10am-5pm.

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Exhibition: Photographic Visions During Lockdown. This virtual exhibition contains photographs that were either taken during the pandemic or photographs that express the feelings of the photographer about being in lockdown. Through 3/1/2022.

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E xhibition: Becoming a Bird. This series of small steel sculptures by Sarah Haviland calls attention to endangered species, and human and bird migration. Through 11/2021, Wed-Sat: 12-4pm. harrisonpl.org

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Exhibition: How We Live II: Selections from the Marc and Livia Straus Family Collection. The exhibition includes the original sculptures from How We Live, along with added paintings, tapestry and other two-dimension works. Through 1/31/2022, visiting hours by appt.

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Exhibition: The Colors of My World. Artist Dorothy Cancellieri expresses emotions and imagination through a kaleidoscope of vibrant paints. Through 10/2, 10am-5:30pm.

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Workshop: Kids Short Story Connection. Each workshop, composed of 10 or less kids, creates a place that would foster the love of writing for enthusiastic young readers and writers from communities throughout Westchester. 9/11-11/20, 10am & 1pm.

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E xhibition: Wall Power! The exhibition explores the art of quilt-making through a selection of works that range across time and place from the mid-nineteenth to the

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Monday Night Poetry with Patrick Donnelly via Zoom. During this six-week class, participants will receive feedback on poems that they have already written. Mondays from 9/1310/18. 6:30pm.

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Year of Your Book: Fiction with Jonathan Vatner via Zoom). This six-week class will address the mechanics of fiction during in-depth critiques of the students’ work. Thursdays from 9/2-10/7. 6:30-8:30pm.

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The Art of Dramatic Writing for Stage, Screen and Television via Zoom. This virtual course is designed for writers looking to create screenplays, stage plays, and teleplays for television shows. Fridays from 9/10- 10/15. 1:303:30pm. For more Hudson Valley Writers Center workshops, visit writerscenter.org.

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Artwork by Dorothy Cancellieri, The Colors of My World, through 10/2 at Harrison Public Library (photo courtesy of Harrison Public Library)

Exhibition: Cladogram. The juried exhibition includes contemporary works that engage with personal or family history, and explores the ways in which historical objects challenge the dominant narrative of history and art history. Through 9/19, Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 12-5pm.

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Exhibition: ReNEW. This in-persongroup member show will be on display at the Guild’s new location at 1987 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont. 9/1-18. Thurs-Sat: 12-5pm

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The Rise of a Social Consciousness in the Arts of Mexico since the Revolution. This exhibtion highlights the important roles played by modern Mexican artists in the awakening of a social consciousness in Mexico beginning in 1910. 9/15-12/24, WedSun: 12-5pm.

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African Art and Culture: Selections from the Collection. The show presents objects from the permanent collection that represent the artistic production of over thirty societies and cultures in Africa. Through 12/24, Wed- Sun: 12-5pm.

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Lesley Dill: Rush. The site responsive installation consists of a large collage of interconnected animal and human figures selected from world spiritual traditions. Through 12/24, Wed- Sun: 12-5pm.

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NEU Picks: A Collaborative Project. Communities close to museum selected their favorite work of art from the museum’s permanent collection. Through 10/31, Wed- Sun: 12-5pm.

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Then and Now: Modern and Contemporary Selections from the Permanent Collection. This exhibition includes a rotation of works by some of the museum’s most beloved artists installed with contemporary art from the collection. Through 12/24, Wed- Sun: 12-5pm.

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Exhibition: The Color of Fog. This solo exhibition will feature new paintings, works on paper and three dimensional art by Jane Cooper. 9/16-10/18. 11am-5:30pm.

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Fall Dance Classes. The School will be offering in-person classes at both the Music Conservatory of Westchester building in White Plains and at ST. Mary the Virgin Church in Chappaqua. Classes include: Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Hip-Hop and more. 9/115/26/2022. Times vary.

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E xhibition: Radical Vision and Imagination: Black Abstract Art In the 21st Century. The show, gives voice to four contemporary Black artists who are creating abstract art. 9/10-10/8. Wed-Thurs: 2-7pm, Fri-Sat: 1-9pm, Sun: 1-5pm.

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