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Crisis? What crisis?

Supply chain snafus be damned, says GXO exec. BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

On the surface, this would seem to be an inopportune time to spin off a new company — and one in the

logistics sector at that. After all, the future of covid-19 is still uncertain, and the supply-chain crisis is only gaining momentum. But surfaces can be deceiving, says Mark Manduca, chief investment officer at GXO Logistics in Greenwich. The company formally began operations as a separate entity from XPO Logistics in August. “There are always opinions on when it’s an appro-

priate time, and when it’s a less appropriate time, to spin off,” Manduca told the Business Journal. “But we see ourselves as a solutions provider — we’re very much about discovering and discussing with our customers a problem and knowing how to solve that problem.” One challenge that GXO is facing is identifying what, precisely, it is. The company has about $7 billion in revenue, roughly $700 mil-

lion in EBITDA, and over 90,000 employees. And unlike XPO, whose fleet of trucks are common sights on roads around the world, GXO is not in the transportation business, but instead manages outsourced supply chains and warehousing for customers in 27 countries. But “warehousing” doesn’t mean what it used to. Manduca made headlines when he spoke earli-

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er this month at an online forum hosted by Deutsche Bank’s transportation research team and disputed the preconception that “what we're doing is pushing boxes around a warehouse by hand.” “I was surprised at how much that got covered,” Manduca chuckled. “But it’s really very simple. People still have this image

of a Dickensian warehouse from 1874, when you had a lot of people, boxes and racks in a warehouse. Every now and then the owner of that warehouse in 1874 would go to a 3PL (third-party logistics) company and have a discussion with them that lasted for six months over whether they could save him some

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Mariano Rivera's Auto Group pitches new service center BY PETER KATZ Pkatz@westfairinc.com The Rivera Auto Group Inc., headed by former New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera, has made a pitch for Mount Kisco to approve a site plan and special permit application so it can open a

new service center at 353 N. Bedford Road. At the same time, it is seeking approval to modernize its showroom and sales center at 325 N. Bedford Road. Rivera, a White Plains resident who was » MARIANO RIVERA

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huck Omphalius, owner of Max It Out Retirement in Fishkill, is now the host of a new podcast available through iHeartRadio, "The 930 Plan." "Designed to educate the masses on taxes and finances," according to the Max It Out website, the podcast is centered around Omphalius' alternative retirement savings strategy the 930 Plan, which features a combination of aspects of the 401(k) and 529 plans. Omphalius believes they each are antiquated, but valuable when certain features are looked at together. Overall, Omphalius hopes to bring the unconventional savings method that his firm offers to new audiences, helping people to think more outside of the box in an effort to maximize their savings, and even introducing young people and those who are unfamiliar with such savings accounts to an accessible educational resource surrounding » '930 PLAN'

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Trumbull still 'the place to be,' says first selectman; economist forecasts 'pretty good' future BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN Kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

hen the Trumbull Economic & Community Development Commission held its last in-person business appreciation breakfast on Oct. 25, 2019, First Selectman Vicki Tesoro declared, “Trumbull is the place to be.” Nearly 24 months later, with the ravages of Covid-19 possibly, finally on the wane, Tesoro announced: “I say to you, today … more than ever, Trumbull still is the place to be.” That remark drew appreciative applause from those attending the latest iteration of the breakfast, held Oct. 15 at the Trumbull Marriott. Saying that her vision for the town continues to be “a simple one,” centered in part on maintaining a safe and affordable community featuring excellent schools, the onetime member of Trumbull’s board of finance also promised a continuation of “quality, comprehensive services delivered in a fiscally conservative manner.” Tesoro’s formula appears to be work-

ing, if some of the numbers she cited are anything to go by. Trumbull’s general fund is “as high as it’s ever been” — nearly $26 million as of June 30, the end of its fiscal year — and has a “healthy surplus,” both of which helped it maintain its “AA+” bond rating. Trumbull has held the line on taxes, Tesoro said, with an average annual property tax increase of 1.5% over the past four years and no tax increase in 2020. The town has also sought and received millions of dollars to improve its commercial areas, Tesoro said, as well as $200,000 for its local meals programs — twice what had been sought from the state. The first selectman also ticked off the number of companies that have established a presence in Trumbull over the past two years, including Amazon — an $11 million-plus investment in a 114,000-squarefoot warehouse at 7120 Main St. that has created 140 jobs so far — Power Home Remodeling, which relocated from Wilton to a 26,000-square-foot space in Trumbull Corporate Park; and Connecticut Makea-Wish, whose new Connecticut headquarter in the corporate park has been

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described as “where Disneyland meets Dave & Buster’s,” she said. Seven businesses have opened in Trumbull’s Long Hill Green area, Tesoro reported, while a new shared workspace business is coming to the Hawley Lane Mall. She also noted the groundbreaking later that day on The Residences at Main project at 5085 Main St., which will consist of five buildings containing a total of 196 two-bedroom and 64 one-bedroom units, and is located within walking distance of the Westfield Trumbull mall. A “world-class planning study” will soon be launched to determine possible future developments at the Westfield mall. “We’re going to do everything we can to make sure that we transform that mall into (a) live-work-play development.” Westfield Trumbull represents almost 5% of the town’s grand list, making it Trumbull’s largest taxpayer. Furthermore, a new Starbucks and drive-thru Dunkin prove that “Trumbull has really come into the 21st century,” Tesoro joked. Keynote speaker Stephen Andrews, a senior vice president at Webster Bank, laid out what he sees as the economic future — an admittedly difficult task, he said, given the health crisis and socioeconomic turmoil of the past couple of years. Noting that the S&P 500 stood at just shy of its record highs — it stood at 4,363.8 at the close of Oct. 14, compared with its all-time high of 4,536.95, set on Sept. 2 — Andrews said, “It hasn’t been an easy trip.” Even so, roughly 19 million of the 22 million jobs lost during the pandemic have now been recovered; Andrews said he expects the nation to end 2021 with roughly 3.5 million fewer employed workers than before the pandemic. “Based on the growth we’ve had of late we expect to get back to even, if you will, sometime in the first quarter of next year,” he said. Further driving optimism, Andrews said, was the recent Federal Reserve report that found U.S. household wealth achieving a new high of $141.7 trillion at the end of June, thanks both to stock market gains and the real estate boom. Household debt — which grew at an annualized rate of 7.9% in the second quarter, compared to 6.7% in the first quarter — has remained relatively low thanks to wage gains over the past decade and the federal government’s stimulus checks and expanded unemployment benefits at the national and state levels. Retail sales are up about 18% over where they were pre-pandemic, Andrews said, with even the much-bruised restaurant and bar sector up about 8% over pre-Covid levels. At the same time, consumer confidence has taken a hit, falling for the third consecutive month in September to 109.3 — its lowest level since February — from its June peak of 128.9. The U.S. consumer

drives about 70% of the nation’s GDP, Andrews noted. A double whammy of rising inflation and the ongoing supply-chain crisis — as well as the nagging problem of finding qualified workers for open positions — could have lasting effects, Andrews warned: “You get the sense that angst is building a little bit.” Overall the economy “is running red hot,” he said, noting that the situation would be even better were it not for the supply-chain issue. Two months ago it was taking about four days to offload cargo

ships in the Port of Los Angeles; now it is closer to four weeks, Andrews said. With residential real estate — a key factor in overcoming recessions of the past — Andrews said the U.S. economy needs the construction of about 1.5 million new homes each year “just to keep up with demographic growth and replacing obsolete homes.” Some are now estimating the 2021 figure to end up in the 1.6 to 1.7 million range, Andrews said, adding that roughly half of the homes sold over the past 12 months had yet to be built.

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Existing home sales, which make up about 70% of the market, “has come back in a big way, but there’s no supply,” he said. As a result, while 50% of the homes sold in 2020 were purchased within 30 days of listing, today that figure is 89%. Risks facing the economy as it moves into 2022 include shutdowns, political turmoil and another Covid resurgence, Andrews said. But, he added, “From a fundamental standpoint, and from a technical standpoint, the foundation of the economy looks pretty good right now.”

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GXO— money on the costs of a single line item.” That laborious process is of course no longer the case, though Manduca said what separates GXO from its competitors is the “magic dust” it offers via technology. “We have the scale and the knowledge required to perform in this field as 3PL has gone parabolic,” he said. “And we can move in split-seconds and minutes rather than in hours and days.” And that is driven by GXO’s integrating technology within a customer’s warehouse on a global scale — which, Manduca said, leads to another misconception. “We don’t think of technology as being people versus robots,” he said. “It’s more in the context of collaborating or working alongside each other. The robots can take care of the more mundane tasks while making for a safer environment, which is at the forefront of what we do.” Although some labor issues have dogged XPO over the past couple of years, GXO is determined to “be very much a labor-conscious company,” Manduca said. “Everything we do is focused on our employees.” That includes trying to attract “the best talent at the right, fair and good pay rate,” he said. GXO is looking to hire over 9,000 workers throughout North America for the

holiday season. “Christmas has not been canceled,” Manduca declared. “Peak (shopping season) is still happening, it’s just that it’s being more fulfilled by e-commerce channels.” Even so, a significant number of order fulfilments requires a given product’s entry through the Port of Los Angeles or others, regardless of whether it’s ordered online or bought at a brick-and-mortar store. Earlier this month President Joe Biden announced that the port would begin operating on a 24/7 basis, as did the nearby Port of Long Beach in September; the two account for about 40% of all products

imported to the U.S. by sea. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, about 76% of all American trade comes through U.S. ports. In a report published on Oct. 11, Moody’s Analytics Associate Director Tim Uy predicted the supply chain problems “will get worse before they get better.” “Border controls and mobility restrictions, unavailability of a global vaccine pass, and pent-up demand from being stuck at home have combined for a perfect storm where global production will be hampered because deliveries are not made in time, costs and prices will rise, and GDP growth worldwide will not be as robust as a result,” he wrote. “Supply will likely play catch up for some time, particularly as there are bottlenecks in every link of the supply chain — labor certainly, as mentioned above, but also containers, shipping, ports, trucks, railroads, air and warehouses.” And in a survey released Oct. 14, 75% of CFOs reported supply-chain disruptions, including production delays, shipping delays, reduced availability of materials, and increased materials prices. According to the survey compiled by Duke University's Fuqua School of Business

Mariano Rivera at the Mount Kisco dealership.

Rivera Toyota, 325 N. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco. Photo via Google Maps.

ing requires 39 parking spaces at a facility like the one being proposed, Rivera Toyota would be providing 42 spaces. He also said that all of the vehicle repair work would take place indoors, where all auto parts and wrecked or damaged vehicles would also be stored. He added that the proposed site layout and traffic circulation patterns were changed as a result of comments received from the Planning Board, village staff and consultants over the summer. The drop-off portal was moved from the southern side of the building to the northern side. Customers would be able to drive in using either the proposed northern or southern driveways and go to the drop-off area where the vehicle would be turned over to an employee. The vehicle then would be driven out the rear of the drop-off portal to a service bay in the back of the building. The Planning Board voted to designate

itself as the lead agency for an environmental review of the proposal. It also scheduled a public hearing on the proposal for Nov. 9. Ken Hicks, who is Rivera’s business associate and the dealer principal at Rivera Toyota, told the Business Journal, “We want to give our clients the best experience possible when they come in for service. That’s why we need a new facility, something that’s more convenient.” Hicks said that access to dealer service has become more important for consumers as cars have become more complex and loaded with electronics. “With electric vehicles and hybrids and all of the new technology, our mechanics are all certified,” Hicks said. “We’re a Toyota dealership so those are all master Toyota mechanics who work on Toyotas. If you go to an outside service facility, they work on a lot of different vehicles so they’re not going to

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and the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta, 29% don’t expect the issue to be resolved by the first half of 2022, with almost 40% believing that won’t take place until the second half. 15.4% estimate the problem won’t be solved until “2023 or later.” Even with the labor and workforce shortages being felt by so many companies, however, GXO remains confident that it can help its customers get over the hump. 3PLs offer scaling and customizing services, which can increase efficiency and thus lower costs for a customer. “The flow of goods is changing, so you need to be able to adapt to cycles,” Manduca said. With U.S. e-commerce sales at about 40% and expected to grow, automation transforming the speed and safety with which orders are fulfilled, and the outsourcing of warehouse functions increasing, he said GXO is well-positioned for the future. “We have long-term contracts with a number of blue-chip companies,” he said. “And the opportunity is there to shine the light on what we can do.” The company will post its first-ever quarterly financial results on Nov. 1, with various analysts holding optimistic expectations. “We’re the magic dust,” Manduca said.

Mariano Rivera— inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019, generally is considered to have been the sport’s greatest professional relief pitcher. He was with the Yankees from 1995 to 2013. In the summer of 2015, Rivera Auto Group Inc. opened Rivera Toyota and Scion of Mount Kisco at 325 N. Bedford Road. Presently operating as Rivera Toyota, it has existing offsite vehicle service locations at 227 and 255 Kisco Ave. in the village. Those locations will be closing in Dec. 2023 when the lease expires. The company has a contract to buy the site at 325 N. Bedford Road, which formerly operated as a burger restaurant. It would demolish the existing restaurant building and construct a new two-story service center that would encompass 12,616 square feet. The center would have eight service bays, an enclosed drop-off portal for customer use, customer waiting areas and parts storage. Vehicle sales would not take place at the site. Rivera Auto Group also is seeking approvals from Mount Kisco for making inside improvements at the 325 N. Bedford Road showroom and sales center while creating a new facade for the building. Attorney Anthony B. Gioffre of the White Plains law firm Cuddy & Feder LLP told the Mount Kisco Planning Board that a study found the new service facility would generate less traffic than did the prior restaurant use, and that there would be no significant impact on nearby intersections or the adjacent roadway network. Gioffre pointed out that while village zon-

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have as much knowledge as our mechanics on that particular brand.” Hicks said that he and Rivera are getting ready to open a second dealership in Port Jefferson Station on Long Island. They hit a home run earlier this year when the Brookhaven Town Board unanimously approved a rezoning for the 35,000-squarefoot sales and service facility they proposed. Hicks said that the anticipated investment to improve the Mount Kisco facilities amounts to approximately $15 million. “I’ve been doing this for more than 40 years and building relationships,” Hicks said. “A lot of people think dealer service is expensive but we’re really not. We’re less expensive than a secondary service facility but that may not be the perception of the client, so we’ve tried to change that over the years. We use factory-authorized parts on the vehicles and they all have warranties.”

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Vassar College puts its money where the climate is BY PETER KATZ

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hile conspiracy theorists, some politicians and other climate change deniers continue to have their voices amplified through right-wing media and the internet, a Hudson Valley institution has taken new action in its overall strategy and commitment to protecting the environment. Vassar College has amended its investment policy to make sure matters of sustainability and the environment are considered when decisions are made about where to invest its money. In addition, it has been spending capital on its physical plant to make it greener and minimize its impact on the environment. The college’s board of trustees by a unanimous vote in mid-October made a commitment to consider investments that support transitioning to a green economy and require that environmental, social and similar factors be considered when deciding who gets to handle the college’s funds. Vassar is a liberal arts college that was founded in 1861 and has its campus in Poughkeepsie. It originally was only for women but now is coeducational. According to a financial statement, as of June 30, 2020, Vassar had total assets of $1.66 billion. Its investments came to $1.12 billion. Vassar’s total operating revenue for the year ending June 30, 2020, was just over $190 million. Vassar’s President Elizabeth H. Bradley told the Business Journal, “Vassar has been working on our approach to climate change since 2005. We set the target in 2005 that we’d be carbon-neutral by 2030.” Bradley said that the college created a detailed climate action plan in 2015 and brought in consultants to help determine the best ways to move forward in reducing its carbon footprint. “At the same time, on a parallel track, the students, faculty and alumni were really asking us to consider how do we manage our endowment in terms of its investment,” Bradley said. “There was a group effort from lots of different places. "We absolutely recognize that we’re in a climate emergency," she added. "There is no question about it, and the opportunities to support a green economy are myriad. There are just so many ways in which we can promote the green economy now.” A document outlining the college’s investment strategy notes that Vassar has no direct investments in any companies that explore, refine or develop fossil fuel reserves and has no plans to invest in those areas in the future. The document states that Vassar has “begun to build a portfolio of investments in funds that support the transition to sustainable businesses and a green economy.”

Vassar College President Elizabeth H. Bradley. Photo by John Abbott/Vassar College. Part of what Vassar has been doing to help bring about understanding and action when it comes to the climate and environmental issues is reflected in educational opportunities offered by its Earth Science and Geography Department, including courses covering energy resources, local environments and climate change. The college notes that many of its students who majored in Earth Science have gone on to become researchers, environmental and geotechnical consultants, naturalists for the National Park Service and environmental lawyers. "We’re making infrastructure improvements and we’re investing in local resources that we feel are promoting a green economy even in Dutchess County," Bradley said. She added that the college has taken its interest in the environment and climate into the real world by converting from fossil fuels to biofuels and expanding the use of electricity and energy-efficient equipment. “The new Institute for the Liberal Arts will be a fully electric building. We have green building guidelines now,” Bradley said. “In terms of the investments in the local green economy, last winter we spent about $38,000 to redo all the street lights in Poughkeepsie that are around us, way past our campus. We made them LED street lights and we hope the city and towns catch on to that as they replace more. We now currently acquire much of our 100% green electricity from a local hydro dam in Beacon and a local community solar provider.” Saying there "may be some tough decisions ahead," she said Vassar has structured itself "to be able to make these decisions in I think an inclusive and well-governed way.” A group of faculty, alumni, students and administrators meets every two weeks to review what can be done to reduce the school's carbon footprint. “If we get to zero carbon footprint by 2030, we will be in a leadership position I think globally,” she said. “From 2005 to right now we’ve cut our carbon emissions in half and we have plans to really be at zero by 2030.”

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CELEBRATING A GENERATION Millennials represent half of the workforce and it’s predicted that by 2025, Gen Z will make up about 27% of the workforce in the world. Many individuals from this generation are coming of age and establishing their place in society. The awards celebrate this new era in the workforce and recognize some individuals who are leaving their footprints in the technology and business communities of Westchester and Fairfield counties.

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retirement date. That is one reason we launched "The 930 Plan," to introduce similar concepts to a younger demographic and helps us reach a broader audience with our message. What is the biggest change that your clients make when they come to Max It Out? They focus on saving more in a tax-advantaged strategy. We believe that safety and tax efficiency will prove a smarter strategy than volatile deferred tax savings strategies, like a standard 401(k).

Why did you choose to start the podcast? To educate younger individuals and families who are getting started with planning. It’s our belief that they want to digest information on their own terms, and the podcast allows them to digest education at their pace. Same tax ideas, but applied towards helping a younger demographic. It is our belief that giving a younger consumer the ability to educate themselves at their own pace is paramount to reaching the demographic.

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Twenty- to 30-minute podcasts let the consumer digest it on the terms they choose. Why do you think it's so important to target a younger demographic for this type of information? Because rising inflation and a looming rise in taxes, both due to out-ofcontrol federal debt, is a threat. Simply put, deferred compensation above any employer match is outdated, inefficient and should be addressed. What are the topics you will discuss on the show and what will other experts contribute to it? I appear on the Q92 "Annie in the Morning with Ryan" morning show once a month. The podcast follows the theme. We air a replay of the radio interview as the first episode of each four-part series and follow with an “In the News” episode and a case study of an existing plan, and complete the series with a “Myths and Misconceptions” episode. We discuss tax changes, federal debt, life events that prompt the need for financial planning and more. Yes, I do bring other experts on from time to time. Accountants, legal experts and other planners will be among the contributors. How have retirement savings plans or the needs of an average person planning for their retirement changed in the last few decades? How do your firm and the podcast address that? The problem is they haven’t changed enough. The laws and rules have, particularly tax changes. The planning we do addresses those changes and helps change the way our clients save by utilizing U.S. Tax Code 7702A and Roth IRA strategies to invest with post-tax dollars in a tax-free environment. What are the biggest challenges currently in the realm of savings plans? Taxes and inflation. Simply put, if you’re only paying attention to gains and losses and not considering future tax hikes and increases in cost of living, you’re setting yourself up for failure. Briefly, what is the best advice you could give to someone who wants to start planning for their retirement if they haven’t done so yet, or to someone who wants to change their savings strategy? Education. Take an active involvement in not just saving but understanding that when you do retire the landscape will have changed. Our federal debt is growing out of control and the bills will need to be paid in the future. If you’re not planning in a tax-efficient manner, it’s your retirement that will pay those bills.

SUITE TALK Sean Scanlon, executive director of Tweed New Haven Airport Authority BY PHIL HALL Phall@westfairinc.com

he past year has been a tumultuous one for Tweed New Haven Airport. In October 2020, it lost its sole commercial carrier when American Airlines shut down its daily service connecting the shoreline facility to Philadelphia, citing “low demand and the expiration of the air service requirements associated with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.” American returned in December, only to discontinue its service on Sept. 30. In the interim, Tweed welcomed the arrival of the startup Avelo Airlines, which begins flights between New Haven and five Florida locations in November. The airport’s management company, Avports, also announced a $70 million expansion of the facility that will include a new 74,000-square-foot terminal and the extension of the runway to accommodate more commercial traffic. In this edition of Suite Talk, Business Journal Senior Enterprise Editor Phil Hall discusses the changes to the site with Sean Scanlon, executive director of the Tweed New Haven Airport Authority. Scanlon is also a member of Connecticut’s House of Representatives from the 98th District.

What’s been happening at the airport during October? A lot of construction. We are doing about $11 million worth of construction to prepare our airport for Avelo’s arrival, and while we were sad to see American temporarily leave, it turned out to be kind of a silver lining because it allows us to get a lot of work done that would have been logistically more challenging had American still been here. Specifically, what were you doing in terms of construction this month? We had to reconfigure our space so that we can accommodate more passengers and more people coming in and out of the airport, and changing the way that people go through security. We're going to have a food and beverage vendor for the first time ever here at the airport, which is super exciting, and we had to add more parking spaces. That’s a lot of things to accommodate a new carrier, but it's a good problem to have. How has public reaction been to Avelo’s new presence at Tweed? There's been incredible interest. The bookings have gone really well — so well

that Avelo added a fifth destination to that roster with Palm Beach. (The airline originally planned to connect Tweed and four Florida cities.)

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just tell you that that interest continues and continues to grow.

Have you been in touch with any other airlines that might be interested in using Tweed as one of their routes for New England? We're constantly in touch with airlines. I have spoken to just about every major air carrier in the United States at this point, and just about all of them had expressed interest at one time or the other in New Haven. But each of them always said, "I need a longer runway." And now that we're on the cusp of delivering on that — well, at the risk of disclosing things I can't disclose, I could

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more confidence in traveling again and getting back to the life we all used to live, I'm pretty confident that air travel will resume. It already had resumed here before American left a couple of weeks ago. Every single month since April, our numbers got higher and higher and higher — and they were actually the highest they were even before Covid right before they left, which I think tells you something about where the market is right now.

You said American was “temporarily” leaving — have they left the door open for a possible return? We continue to talk to them about the future here, and they were pretty clear that they weren't leaving because of anything that we were doing wrong or that there was something wrong with the market. It was just those national things that you were alluding to. They are definitely open to coming back. Not everyone has been happy about

the expansion of the airport. What outreach have you done with nearby residents who are afraid of increased noise, pollution and traffic? For starters, I make myself constantly available to them. I give out my cell phone number in the press and publicly. This summer, I knocked on hundreds of doors and said, “I'm Sean from the airport — tell me what's on your mind.” We've had dozens of public meetings in the last 12 to 18 months about various projects we're doing here. People say to

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Synchrony's Latinx Executive Alliance offers strategies to advance Hispanic professionals BY PHIL HALL Phall@westfairinc.com

areer opportunities for Hispanic business professionals was the focus of the Oct. 18 virtual forum “Impacto,” the inaugural presentation of the new Latinx Executive Alliance formed within the Stamford financial services company Synchrony. The alliance, which the company described as “a coalition of C-suite executives and business leaders,” was in part a reaction to recent data from the Corporate Governance Study from the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility that found Hispanics accounting for 4% of executive leadership positions within the Fortune 500 — even though this demographic accounts for 18% of the U.S. population. Alberto (Beto) Casellas, executive vice president and CEO for health and wellness at Synchrony, noted his career advancement within environments where Hispanic peers were few and far between. “As I have grown in our company, navigating my own career and growth, I've asked myself, ‘What if there was just one more Hispanic around the table of leadership where I had the privilege to sit over the past few years?’” he said. Casellas acknowledged the new alliance does not “have all the answers” for Hispanic professionals, but he stated it possessed “a lot of potential to fill that gap” in identifying and nurturing opportunities. "It will also give us an opportunity to showcase other great work that exists in other organizations that are developing Latinx talent,” he said. Lucy Perez, a senior partner at McKinsey & Co., cited data that showed Hispanics were underrepresented at both ends of the corporate ladder. “In the majority of Fortune 500 companies, Hispanics make up less than 10% of the entry-level workers,” she said. “If we split that between men and women, we're talking about 4.8% are men and 4.5% are women. Among the C-suite executives, less than 4%, are Hispanic — we're talking about 2.9% men and 0.7% Latinas. This means that we have a drop off of more than 75% from that entry-level role all the way to the C-suite.” Perez recommended “thinking holistically about all parts” of the issue, including how talent is recruited, retained and developed. “There's no one-size-fits-all solution,” she added. “Each company has to chart its own path. But we need to understand what our starting point is.” Fernando Aguirre, a member of Synchrony’s board of directors and former chairman and CEO of Chiquita Brands International, stressed the value of Hispanic professionals connecting with business leaders who could help grow their careers. “I believe there could be ways to fos-

ter and develop more and better mentors, and this alliance should be able to do that,” Aguirre said, adding that networking is a vital tool for career advancement. D.J. Casto, Synchrony’s executive vice president and chief human resources officer, urged Hispanic professionals to work together as a cohesive force within the private sector. “If we can come together and really have

some open and honest conversations about what has worked in the past and what hasn't worked, sometimes organic connections tend to drive greater results than when you create a very structured program,” he said. “We have an amazing Hispanic network at Synchrony and they have been true role models on encouraging others that are not a part of the Latinx community to come in and be a part of this with us.”

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Left to right: John Ravitz, BCW executive vice president; Dr. Heidi Davidson, BCW board chairman; Marsha Gordon, BCW president; Westchester County Executive George Latimer.

BCW Annual Gala Honors Regeneron Founders

he Business Council of Westchester honored the founders of Regeneron on October 12 for the company’s anti-COVID-19 therapy and its contributions to the region’s biotech sector.

“We wouldn’t be here without our exceptionally talented colleagues. Despite navigating the challenges of COVID, our people answered the call when the world was turning to science for answers. It’s on their behalf that we accept this award,” said Dr. Yancopoulos, Regeneron’s president and chief scientific officer. The event also honored Gordon for her 20 years of leadership at the BCW and executive Vice-President John Ravitz for 10 years of service. Westchester County Executive George Latimer described Gordon as a business influencer.

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Drs. Leonard S. Schleifer and George D. Yancopoulos received the BCW’s 2021 Global Leadership Laureate for their innovation, their development of the REGEN-COV therapy for post-exposure prevention of COVID-19, and for the company’s multi-billion-dollar investments in Westchester County. BCW President Marsha Gordon described the duo’s work as an “unparalleled contribution to improving the health of the world.” “They have been transforming lives through their scientific breakthroughs in pharmaceuticals for more than 30 years,” said Gordon. “Dr. Schleifer, together with Dr. Yancopoulos, started with a vision, and their vision was to create a company built entirely on science. Where scientists are heroes, and everyone works towards a common goal to help patients.” In a recorded acceptance, Dr. Schleifer said that Regeneron’s growth will continue with a new, $1.6 billion investment in Westchester County. “This expansion will create 1,000 new, full-time jobs in our area over the next five years, allowing for continued advancement of our industry-leading scientific capabilities and a diverse portfolio of life-saving or life-altering medicines,” said Dr. Schleifer, Regeneron’s president and CEO. “We’ve always believed that science is key to ensuring the health and safety of humanity, and our collective experience with COVID-19 reinforces this belief. We are proud to be part of this vibrant community in Westchester and look forward to growing our regenerative work here for many years to come.” Dr. Yancopoulos said that his company’s success is due to its more than 10,000 employees.

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“When she calls me up with one of those phone calls that starts with ‘Now George…’ you know that I’m listening to what Marsha Gordon has to say, and that is a sign of her impact and how often she’s there to help shape policy in the right direction,” said Latimer. The program included a surprise video montage of state and local officials congratulating Gordon for her service. “It’s been wonderful to work with Marsha over the years,” said Gov. Kathy Hochul in her video greeting. “Whether it’s speaking at the Women’s Business Roundtable or giving COVID updates to Westchester business leaders during the height of the pandemic, Marsha has been a true leader, and I look forward to many more years of collaboration.”

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HUDSON VALLEY Combination single-family and condo development under review in Peekskill BY PETER KATZ Pkatz@westfairinc.com

eekskill’s Planning Commission is expecting to hear more details at its scheduled Dec. 14 meeting regarding a proposal to build six single-family houses and 42 condominium townhouses on a 16.4-acre parcel located along Lockwood Drive. The project is known as Mountain View Acres. Lockwood Development Partners LLC is seeking to subdivide the land, which is at Peekskill’s border with the town of Cortlandt, into seven lots. There would be six lots for the single-family houses and a residual lot where the townhomes would be built in a clustered development. The developer has held a series of discussions with city staff and presented the proposed subdivision layout and preliminary site plans to the Planning Commission. Lockwood Development’s proposal isn’t the first one for the site. From 2006 to 2008, Peekskill conducted a review of a subdivision proposal from the Cortlandt Land Corp. to create 33 lots. That subdivision was approved, along with a declaration made in accordance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act that there would be no significant environmental impacts. However, the subdivision was not filed with Westchester County and did not go into effect. Lockwood takes the position that its proposal would have fewer environmental issues than did the previous one. A new access roadway would be built to connect the development site to Lockwood Drive. It would be a dead-end street 27 feet wide and 1,117 feet long. Peekskill referred the application to Westchester County’s Planning Board for comment. The county expressed concerns about increased sewage flow from the project into the existing county system and urged that mitigation measures be identified to offset the projected increase in flow. It also urged that the city work with the developer to find a way to provide affordable housing units in the project. The county also noted that while the townhomes would be within walking distance of shops, services and Bee-Line bus stops, the developer did not include a way for residents to walk safely beyond the boundaries of the site. Keith Staudohar of the Cortlandt firm Cronin Engineering, which is serving as project coordinator, told the Planning Commission that the previously approved subdivision offered less undisturbed open space than does Lockwood’s current pro-

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Rendering of proposed townhouses in Mountain View Acres development in Peekskill.

Keith Staudohar of Cronin Engineering speaks to Peekskill's Planning Commission. posal. “The original approval had four-plus acres. We have over seven and a half,” Staudohar said. “Steep slope disturbance is down 27% from the previous proposal.” When asked about amenities for residents, Staudohar said, “We’re talking about doing a dog run and a little trail around the (stormwater) detention area that’s going to be created as a neat area for kids. We’re looking into a couple of other spots on-site to provide some kind of playground or something.” Planning Commission member Victor Drapala was among those raising concerns that it was hoped the developer would be addressing as the plan develops. “It’s a very long dead end, longer than we are supposed to allow,” Drapala said, WCBJ

referring to the proposed access roadway. The city’s current subdivision standards limit dead ends to 400 feet unless a waiver is granted. “It’s a very, very steep property. It’s obviously very wooded, has a lot of water running through the very bottom like a canyon,” Drapala said. “I think there are significant problems and I’m not sure how you’re going to address them.” Drapala criticized the proposed look of the single-family homes as having a color scheme that is “a little on the drab side.” He also called for more trees, especially ornamental types, to be planted in front of the buildings, and suggested that the proposed visitor parking for 16 vehicles be relocated. “You’ve got it way away from the build-

ings,” Drapala said. “On holidays, you’re going to get people parking in front of wherever they want to go.” A Peekskill Department of Planning and Development report pointed to concerns about maintaining wetland buffers and how retaining walls would be used. It also noted that the developer’s plans did not show any additional fire hydrants or lighting along the proposed access roadway. The report recommended that the Planning Commission provide initial feedback to the applicant and that the applicant further develop the project plans and environmental documentation; meet with the city’s fire department and public works officials; respond to engineering concerns; and then appear again before the Planning Commission.

HUDSON VALLEY Restoring history and homes with Hudson Valley House Parts BY BRIDGET MCCUSKER bmccusker@westfairinc.com

handeliers, fireplace mantels, large doorways complete with their original doors, grandfather clocks, bathtubs, stained glass windows and full window frames are all part of the offerings at Hudson Valley House Parts in Newburgh — all salvaged pieces of architectural history saved from being thrown away during the processes of remodeling old homes and making them new again. While Reggie Young, the store’s owner, knows that not everyone wants such pieces, he can’t help but occasionally try to convince some people to keep them. “Sometimes we beg people not to sell us this stuff,” he said. “I say to people, ‘Please don’t sell this to me. You should not be getting rid of this.’ But it’s the nature of the world, that people want new.” For those who prefer to outfit their homes with pieces of history, however, Hudson Valley House Parts saves those elements, bringing them to the designers, architects and homeowners who know their worth and how to reconfigure their presence into modern spaces. It's nothing like an average antique shop, Young said. “We specialize in oversized things like 12-foot-tall mansion doors and columns," he explained. "We have a lot of large-scale stuff, which is very difficult to do because you have to move it, install it, sell it and move it again. It's difficult to do, but that’s an aspect that we love." Young developed his own taste for vintage pieces and got his start in salvaging and restoring historic architecture in a few ways, including growing up on a farm with parents who worked as restorers. His own first foray into the field was building a restaurant on Manhattan’s 42nd Street in 1979, when he was an architecture student at the Pratt Institute. “I went to United House Wrecking and bought doors to use to make the paneling for the bar — that was my introduction to salvage,” Young said. After years spent similarly designing and building other restaurants, he spent two decades at his restoration company specializing in brownstone and historic mortar restoration. “We did projects both in the Hudson Valley — a ton of projects in Hudson before Hudson really ‘happened’ — and then up and down the river until the housing crash, at which point we had to go to Brooklyn because there was nothing happening upstate,” Young said. “We specialized in restoration of brownstones, so that’s kind of my background.”

A large crystal chandelier that sold to Hudson Valley Live, a new entertainment venue in Newburgh.

Hudson Valley House Parts specializes in large items, including entire sunrooms. This diamondpane sunroom found a new home at a camp in the Adirondacks.

Young described this doorway as an early and special antique piece, which sold to a buyer in Tennessee.

Back to the Valley Three years ago, Young decided to use his expertise to start Hudson Valley House Parts, recognizing that options were dwindling in the area for salvaged and restored house parts. During the pandemic he watched similar stores close, including Keystone in the town of Hudson and United House Wrecking in Stamford. According to Young, the latter was one of the oldest and largest salvage businesses in the area. Newburgh, he thought, was an ideal location for the business, due both to its diverse population and historic architecture and its location. “I had worked on a building in Newburgh 20 years ago, on a preservation project, and that’s how I discovered Newburgh," he recalled. "I really wanted to move to Newburgh for a very long time because of the architecture, which is why people continue to come to Newburgh, actually — they’re drawn to the history and architecture and incredible stock of historic buildings.” In addition, he said, “Newburgh had a lot of abandoned housing stock, and a lot of buildings are being totally rehabbed." Many of the materials also come from historic homes in Connecticut towns like Greenwich, Stamford, Darien and Norwalk, but Young also sources from connections with contractors and pickers all over the country, gaining new ones all the time. The store has grown through the years with a decidedly local bent, helped along by the recent influx of new residents to the Valley. But the store is also taking steps to reach new customers from all over. Young spends hours every day sourcing materials from connections in the construction industry, estate sales and other sourc-

es, delivering them to some clients who never set foot in the store, but might come across his store by way of its Instagram, which has almost 26,000 followers. “Covid’s changed everything because we survive now by selling to people who aren’t even coming into the brick-and-mortar store," Young said. "That’s really how we survived, through Instagram and our website and online sales. Then in terms of people coming into the store, it’s people from Westchester, from everywhere that we see." Young said his clientele fit a few main categories: homeowners working on their own restoration or remodeling projects or just looking to add some pieces; architects and designers looking for specialty pieces for professional home projects; and more niche clients like those in the film industry looking for specific period pieces, or people from across the country looking for unusual, higher-end pieces. The uptick in filming activity in the Hudson Valley — which isn't showing signs of slowing down anytime soon — was a boon to the store during the pandemic, allowing it to score several sales and connections to high-profile projects with items that wouldn't be a good fit for homeowners and residential projects. "We carry a lot of period plumbing from all different periods, so recently we’ve been selling a lot to the show ‘The White House Plumbers,’" Young said. "We’ve done a lot of work with the ‘Gossip Girl’ set. During the pandemic they actually bought a lot of stuff from us, which kind of saved us through that period. We’ve sold stuff for the sets for 'Mrs. Maisel.'"

ents over the years, Young's pride at being a member of the Newburgh community shows through. He said his work and the store are a way to preserve the history of the Hudson Valley, which he hopes to share with other members of the community and to show the rest of the world what the region has to offer. Hudson Valley House Parts hosts community educational programming and resources like preservation classes and workshops, which Young reports are attended by people from all over the country, spanning an economically, racially and socially diverse group. Young himself hosts mortar restoration classes, the next of which will take place on Oct. 30. Other local experts also contribute, like Ben Brandt of Newburgh Sash and Restorations, whose next window restoration workshop will take place Nov. 12 and 13. Hudson Valley House Parts seems to have gained a firm footing as both a community business and one that brings the treasures of the region to those who appreciate it nationwide. Young himself is very invested in the recent changes and development of the city of Newburgh and the Hudson Valley as a whole, with many new large-scale residential and hotel projects in the works. "It’s very interesting to watch all this happening," Young said, opining that Newburgh in particular offers something different than the trendiness of such towns as Hudson or Beacon. "(The city) is just too diverse to become one thing," he said. That’s what makes it, I think, so interesting to all of us who are here."

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Greater Nanuet Chamber hosts annual street fair

A toast to local history

The Nanuet Street Fair. Photo by Kathy Roberts.

anuet’s seventh annual street fair drew another record crowd to the village on Sunday, Oct. 17. Sponsored by the Greater Nanuet Chamber of Commerce, the popular event was canceled last year due to Covid-19, but received a warm welcome back this year from thousands of residents from across Rockland. Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and hosting more than 150 vendors, there was an eclectic variety of crafts, foods and activi-

ties for adults and children throughout the day. Music and dance events were held on two stages, and the Kidz Zone had plenty to keep tots happy. The upcoming election on Tuesday, Nov. 2, also brought political hopefuls out to meet the voting public. Jerry Tuchband, president of the Greater Nanuet Chamber, welcomed back the crowds and smiled at the chamber’s good fortune — sunny skies and crisp autumn weather kept the street fair busy throughout the day.

Music on tap at America’s oldest brewery

Brotherhood’s grounds offer outdoor and indoor dining, two tasting rooms and tours of its cavernous winemaking operations. Photos by Kathy Roberts.

merica’s oldest winery remains a popular destination in the Hudson Valley. Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville has been in continuous operation since 1839. Brotherhood’s wine tasting and sales room is sexy and sleek, as is its catering hall and grounds. You can sample Brotherhood’s libations in its showroom and tasting room or in its chapel-turned-tasting room, which is also available for private events. Brotherhood Winery is open all year, and private tours are available upon request. For days and times of operation, visit brotherhoodwinery.com.

A converted chapel repurposed as a tasting room for Brotherhood visitors.

Dutchess recognized for its commitment to community

P The ’76 House in Tappan. Photo by Kathy Roberts.

f you’re a history buff, you’ll enjoy a visit to Tappan’s ’76 house, the oldest tavern in operation in the United States. Built in the late 1600s, it became a hangout for Gen. George Washington and a place where hanging the traitorous Benedict Arnold was openly discussed. A

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copy of the traitor’s picture hangs upside down in the pub to this day, along with other mementos from the United States’ fight for freedom from the British royals. For the full schedule of musical offerings ’76 House is hosting through October, visit 76house.com.

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eople USA, in partnership with the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, drew more than 200 business leaders and community members to the Culinary Institute of America on Oct. 15. People USA and Dutchess officials worked to create and now operate the first Dutchess County Stabilization Center, located in the city of Poughkeepsie, the first community crisis response hub of its kind. People USA CEO Steve Miccio presented Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro with the organization’s inaugural Marcus J. Molinaro Award for Advocacy, in recognition of his tireless support on behalf of those struggling with mental health issues and substance use disorders.

People USA CEO Steve Miccio and Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro. Photo by Kathy Roberts.

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HOSPITALS BUILDING EXCELLENCE

A rendering of the new Norwalk Hospital. Inset: President Peter Cordeau.

Major renovations already underway, Norwalk Hospital eyes further expansion BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN Kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

he relentless pace of change has taken on new meaning for Peter Cordeau. Named president of Norwalk Hospital in January 2019 — when what was then the Western Connecticut Health Network was in the midst of its $2.4 billion merger with Health Quest, which resulted in the formation of Nuvance Health — Cordeau has since been charged not only with piloting Norwalk through Covid19, but also overseeing a multiyear plan to modernize its campus

through a combination of renovations and new construction — the largest expansion in its 128-year history. Cordeau told the Business Journal that the original estimate of $224 million for the work remains in place, and that it is “just north of $60 million” in its goal of receiving $100 million from philanthropists. Reaching that milestone will obviate the need to borrow funds, he added. “We meet with the architects pretty much every Tuesday,” he said, “and that includes the end-users — the physicians, nurses, staff, ICU.

That way we can finetune what we want it to look like. We’re vetting out everything from a needs perspective.” Staff members have also toured another Nuvance facility, the Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, which in January unveiled a new $600 million pavilion — reportedly that city’s largest-ever construction project. “Our doctors and nurses walked through the emergency department and the new in-patient floors and were asked, ‘What do you love? What don’t you like?’” Cordeau said. “It can be tough to really see how people

will actually be using something on paper.” Norwalk’s renovations will include the construction of a seven-story, 180,000-squarefoot pavilion on the southeast corner of the campus replacing the Community Pavilion, which was built in 1953. and the Tracey Pavilion, erected in 1918. Three floors will be designed for patients requiring hospitalizations for illness and injury, as well as for those having surgery. The Medical/Surgical Unit will feature 90 private patient rooms with designated space for medical equipment and for visiting loved ones. FCBJ

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The hospital will also have a New Mother and Baby Unit featuring 17 private rooms, a six-bassinet Well Baby Nursery and a neonatal (NICU) intensive care unit for premature and critically ill babies. The NICU will feature six high-touch, high-tech infant rooms. Labor and Delivery will move to the Main Pavilion and feature comfortable birthing rooms and advanced medical equipment; after delivery and recovery, mother and baby will move to the new pavilion for the remainder of their stay. Also, the Intensive Care » NORWALK HOSPITAL OCTOBER 25, 2021

Hospitals face increased pandemic-era threats of cyberattacks BY PHIL HALL

found the average health care organization spends about 5% of its IT budget on cybersecurity, while the vast majority of funds are allocated to new medical technologies. When hospitals are hit with a cyberattack, the results can be fatal. Another cybersecurity firm, Censinet, recently published a report that found nearly one-quarter of health care organizations that were hit with a ransomware attack in the last two years reported increases in patient death rates following the digital assault. For James Kurda, general manager at Tarrytown's Tarrytech — which was acquired by CompassMSP in July — a health care institution’s first line of defense against cyberattacks is to acknowledge there is an excellent chance it will be targeted. “Nobody thinks it's going to happen to them,” he said. “You have to live in what we call an 'assumed breach' world. You

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n Oct. 28, 2020, three federal agencies — the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Health and Human Services — issued a joint advisory warning that cybercriminals were planning to increase attacks against the health care and public health sector, with a greater emphasis on using ransomware for financial gain. Hospitals are particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks based on the quantity of computing devices they deploy; the security firm Zingbox determined U.S. hospitals average 10 to 15 connected devices per bed. And the quantity of potential cyberattack targets within hospitals is matched by the paucity of resources devoted to protecting them from digital intruders. Research published in the Journal of Medical Systems

Depiction of the WannaCry ransomware. Courtesy DataCorp Technology Ltd.

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Norwalk Hospital— Unit and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) will remain in the main pavilion and will be fully renovated and modernized to feature larger rooms with ample private space for seating for loved ones and for specialized medical equipment. But that, as it turns out, isn’t all. Cordeau said the hospital has signed a master lease for 108,000 square feet at nearby 761 Main Ave., which by early spring will be where Norwalk maintains “a significant focus” on women’s health, via OB/GYN, mammography, biopsy and other services. Soundview

Medical, whose specialties include endocrinology, gastroenterology and pulmonary, will remain at that address. Cordeau said he had also recently signed a master lease for about 71,000 square feet at 40 Cross St., which will serve as another multispecialty office. Already home to the Norwalk Medical Group, the idea is for the hospital to gradually take over more space as current leases expire. The move also helps to “make sure our practices are more accessible to public transportation lines,” he added.

Indeed, the overall philosophy at play is to follow the trend toward more treatments — with some obvious exceptions— taking place outside of the hospital’s walls. “Our inpatient census has naturally been decreasing over time,” Cordeau said, “as technology and hopefully wellness improve. “We want to create spaces that are more flexible, which is something that Covid really taught us,” he continued. “At one point we had to create satellite space (for Covid patients) out of our GI units here.” The renovations and new constructions

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are expected to be done by the winter of 2025-26. As for Covid itself, Cordeau — like a lot of people — is cautiously optimistic that the worst may finally be behind us. “We’re down to admitting between one and four Covid patients a day, most of whom are mostly unvaccinated people and/or have other health problems,” he said. “Right now I’m more concerned about people getting their flu vaccinations,” Cordeau continued. “Last year there really was no flu because everyone was staying indoors because of Covid.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 2,038 flu cases from Sept. 27, 2020 to April 24, 2021 — compared with about 38 million during the 2019-20 flu season. Cordeau said he suspects that annual Covid shots, along with yearly flu vaccinations, will become the norm moving forward. As for Nuvance dismissing staffers who did not comply by Oct. 1 with either getting the vaccine or submitting to weekly Covid tests — the system said less than 2% of its employees were let go — Cordeau said that Norwalk was “minimally impacted. Like everyone else, we were very, very worried, but we were fortunate.” Booster shots for employees will be deployed as supplies become available. Nuvance does not require staffers to get a flu shot. Budgeting remains a challenge for every health care facility, with its 2020, and at least part of their 2021, expectations tossed aside by the pandemic. Cordeau said that for Norwalk’s fiscal year 2022, which began on Oct. 1, he’s looking at numbers from the past two fiscal years to try to come up with the right formula. “Some things will never come back, or have changed,” he said, referring to the increased use of telehealth and the trend toward more outpatient procedures. “But maternity numbers don’t change, and surgical and ICU on average remain pretty consistent.” Yet another change on the horizon is an increase in outpatient behavioral health offerings, including intensive outpatient program (IOP) initiatives for adolescents, which Cordeau said should be available in the next 18 to 24 months. “It’s an area that needs improvement,” he declared. “A lot of insurance companies will only pay for a couple of visits, or you’re in a situation where it’s cash only. We want to do better than that.” The hospital is also hoping to build up its psychiatric residency program, and is “actively looking” for approximately 12,000 square feet of space. “We want to train and retain the next generation of psychiatrists,” he said. Reflecting on all the changes going on at his facility, Cordeau admitted: "It can be nerve-wracking — but it's exciting too."

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can either approach it from a position of power and get under it and avoid yourself a ton of pain and heartache, or you can wait and maybe it will put you out of business.” Kurda acknowledged that hospitals became very attractive targets for ransomware attacks during the Covid-19 pandemic, when they saw dramatically increased patient admissions that came with a new wave of confidential data being entered into computer networks. “They basically want ransom or

they’re going to take all of your personally identifiable information and put it on the dark web,” he said about the cybercriminals. “The reason that they're being targeted is because there was a sense of urgency during the pandemic for their networks to be up and running.” Kurda advised the executive levels within hospitals to make cybersecurity planning their responsibility and not shuck it off to the IT department. “It really has to come from leadership,” he said. “A plan can happen from

people that are managing your network or the people that are using your network, but your organization has to decide that you're going to get serious about cybersecurity and you're going to do something about it.” Kurda said that the entire hospital workforce needs to be cognizant of cybersecurity threats, especially in pandemic-era environments that encourage remote work. “When the pandemic hit and people were working from home, people

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put whatever remote access systems in place they needed to do their job,” he said — noting that personal computers in a home office might not have the same security features as their workplace devices, and thus become a major vulnerability. “As long as you get your job done, nobody realizes that they’ve opened up a giant security hole,” he added. “You need to train your employees so that they know what they're doing.” Kurda advised against bringing computing devices from home into a health care setting and recommended having a separate wireless network where passwords have to be changed every 90 days along with a two-step authentication process for workplace email accounts. He also pointed out that relatively simple cybersecurity training tips, such as not clicking on an unfamiliar link in an email and never sending sensitive information in an unencrypted email, should not be overlooked. A crucial element of a hospital’s cybersecurity plan, Kurda continued, is ensuring all data is properly backed up in case a ransomware attack locks up their crucial information. But he cautioned that “not all backup is created equal” and each hospital needs to scale its backup solutions to meet its specific needs. “You need to understand how many copies of the backup you have and how long the backup is good for,” he said. “Is it 10 days, 30 days, five years? And you need to have a copy that is not only on-premise, but you also need to have a copy that is going to be off-site so the bad actors wouldn't be able to access that data from your local network.” Kurda observed that there is one element unique to the hospital setting that opens a potential back door to cyberattacks. “If you have a waiting room and you have patients, you want to be able to offer them wireless, right?” he said. “In most places, people expect that at this point. But if somebody's got a compromised PC or smartphone and they're going to be joining the same network that has your corporate computers and servers, you can clearly understand where the risk could be.” A solution, according to Kurda, is ensuring patients and other visitors in the hospital are kept on a separate network and cannot access the organization’s network and its valuable data. Kurda lamented that “nobody wants to focus time, attention and money on this stuff,” while warning that cyberattacks cannot be viewed as something that only happens to other people. “You're going to need to deal with it,” he said. “The sooner you realize that, the better off you're going to be.”

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GoNetspeed, a high-speed fiber-to-the home internet provider, recently announced the addition of Spencer Bowers as a regional sales manager in the company’s Connecticut market. Bowers is a Connecticut resident nationally recognized as a door-todoor sales leader with 10 years’ experience leading teams in the telecommunications industry. A fiber-to-the-premises operator serving residential and business customers in Connecticut and Pennsylvania, GoNetspeed announced in January that it has formed a new partnership with Oak Hill Capital, which will allow it to accelerate the expansion of its fiber network throughout the Northeast. Since 2017, GoNetspeed has constructed infrastructure to deliver high-speed fiber internet to communities in and around Hartford, New Haven and Fairfield counties in Connecticut, as well as Beaver County and surrounding areas in Pennsylvania. Going forward, GoNetspeed continues to expand its Fiber to the Home network, adding thousands of new locations every year. For more information on the company or to inquire about service in your residence or community, visit www.gonetspeed.com.

FLB LAW ATTORNEYS NAMED TO PROFESSIONAL LISTS

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Managing partners Stephen P. Fogerty (practice area business litigation) and Eric D. Bernheim (practice area real estate) and partner Joshua M. Auxier (practice area professional liability) of FLB Law in Westport have been named to the 2021 Connecticut Super Lawyers while partner Brian E. Tims (practice area civil litigation) was named to the publication’s 2021 Connecticut Rising Stars. Fogerty also was named to the list of the Top 50 attorneys in Connecticut. “To be nominated by our peers and selected by Super Lawyers speaks to our reputation in the legal community and

our accomplishments on behalf of our clients,” said Bernheim, managing partner. These selections come on the heels of Best Lawyers in America© recognizing FLB Law attorneys in the areas of commercial litigation, litigation - banking and finance, litigation - labor and employment, tax law and family law mediation. Many of FLB Law’s attorneys are named among Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers®, and are AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. In addition to being committed to clients, FLB Law supports small businesses and nonprofits through its philanthropic program, Accelerate.

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COMBATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING

United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) in White Plains is co-hosting an hour-long live learning session with the United Way Worldwide Center on “Understanding Human Trafficking: The Intersections and Complexities” on Oct. 28 at noon. The event will be co-facilitated by a team of survivor leaders who are experts in the anti-human trafficking movement. The session will provide an overview of the issue of human trafficking and information on how we can strategically and collectively combat it in our community. Human trafficking is a widespread and often invisible crime that occurs worldwide and in our own backyards. It is the act of compelling someone into work or commercial sex acts through force, fraud or coercion. Although it is illegal everywhere, human trafficking happens everywhere, including in our community. Whether or not we recognize it, this is an issue we all touch daily through our professional and personal lives. Fortunately, we are positioned to drive a powerful, unified strategy to combat human trafficking together as a community. All are welcome, but registration ahead of time is necessary. To register, visit uwwp. org/human-trafficking-session/.

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On Saturday, Oct. 16, supporters, volunteers and homeowners gathered at 30 Hastings St. in Bridgeport to celebrate the dedication of a Habitat home for soon-to-be homeowner Madeline Rosario and her son. A short ceremony recognized all who helped build the home through financial support, as well as volunteer and staff time. FCBJ

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Carolyn Vermont, Habitat of Coastal Fairfield County CEO, thanked house sponsor Connecticut Housing Finance Authority and welcomed those gathered, saying that home dedication “is what Habitat is all about — creating affordable housing for families.” Habitat seeks to build community

and to improve lives by partnering with low-income families, community volunteers and donors to build decent and affordable homes in stable and welcoming neighborhoods. Since 1985, Habitat CFC has dedicated 270 homes and has helped more than 1,100 family members in Fairfield County.

A NEW KIDDIE ACADEMY

The Kiddie Academy of White Plains recently opened at 222 Bloomingdale Road in White Plains. It is the newest location in the Kiddie Academy network of approximately 280 franchises across the United States. Owners Leah Tomberlin and Ricardo McDonald are local residents and entrepreneurs who saw the need for the Kiddie Academy approach in their local community. They have hired a staff of professional educators who have been fully immersed in the Kiddie Academy philosophy and teaching approach that have made the company one of the top 10 franchises according to “Forbes” magazine. Kiddie Academy of White Plains officially opened its doors last month after several months of renovating and transforming the former traditional office space into a unique educational and learning environment that reflects the Kiddie Academy philosophy of Life Essentials. By focusing on character education, STEM-infused technology and health and fitness experiences, Kiddie Academy creates momentum for learning that propels a child’s inquisitiveness in life. Tomberlin and McDonald chose the 14,000-square-foot space at 222 Bloomingdale Road because of its central location in the city of White Plains and the willingness of building owner Celestial Group to work with them on the transformation of the traditional office space into a unique learning environment for children, complete with outdoor playground. Scully Construction LLC was hired by Celestial Group to work with architect Stefano Cardarelli and his Cardarelli Design Group, to transform the traditional office space. Based in White Plains, Scully Construction, established in 1972, is a leading provider of general contracting and construction management services in the New York-metro region.

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LAW FIRM PARTNER SECURES LAND USE APPROVAL Murtha Cullina LLP partner Nicholas W. Vitti Jr. recently helped his client secure approval from the city of Stamford’s Zoning Board for a complicated land use matter involving a 2.5-acre site that formerly housed an iconic city business. Vitti’s client proposed to develop a large self-storage facility at 535 Hope St. in Stamford. Though the proposed facility is a permitted one in the site’s zoning district, the developer needed special permit approval from the board because of the 133,000-plus-squarefoot size of the structure. Complicating the approval process was the public’s affinity for the former business and some public sentiments to have a more active business at the site. Under Vitti’s counsel, the applicant thoroughly addressed the board’s concerns, agreeing to aesthetic changes, including landscaping upgrades and an updated façade. “Very seldom do applicants address our comments so thoroughly,” board member Roger Quick said in response to the presentation of the revised plans. The storage unit is set to begin construction in early 2022 and will be developed by Safeguard Self-Storage, which has 75 locations within the United States. Vitti has extensive experience in the area of commercial real estate and land use development. His practice includes commercial real estate transactions, real estate development, land use and zoning and real estate tax appeals and valuation. Information for these features has been submitted by the subjects or their delegates.

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The Larchmont/Mamaroneck Lions teamed up with Sedona Taphouse’s Mondays Dine Out for Charity in support of LMC Media. Sedona dedicates a full month of Mondays throughout the year in support of local charities and service groups. For the month of September, in support of LMC Media, Sedona raised $1,244. The Lions matched that donation for $1,000, making the combined total of

$2,244 to LMC Media. LMC Media, which played a major role during the pandemic and Ida disasters, keeps the community connected to needs, events and decisions coming from local government, business, schools and service organizations. It is the Larchmont and Mamaroneck communities’ public access television and media resource. The Larchmont Mamaroneck Lions

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COLLEGE CELEBRATES ITS HERITAGE The recent Founders Day celebration at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh honored the legacy of St. Dominic de Guzman, the Dominican Sisters whose vision guided the creation of the college, and the life of the late Sr. Agnes Boyle who served the college for nearly 50 years. (The Vice President for Academic Affairs Office was dedicated in her honor.) Charles Zola, CDI (Catholic and Dominican Institute) director, assistant to the president for mission integration and associate professor of philosophy, facilitated the day’s events, which included learning about the innumerable contributions St. Dominic made to Christianity more than 800 years ago. It was the Dominican Sisters of Newburgh who, following in St. Dominic’s footsteps, founded Mount Saint Mary College in 1959. Boyle started her long career at the Mount in 1963 as an assistant professor of education, chairing the division for nine years. She was best known for her tenure as vice president of academic advancement, for initiating the first master’s degrees and the adult program at the Mount. Since

Ann Garrido, associate professor of Homiletics at Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, Missouri. Photo by Matt Frey.

2017, high-achieving seniors in the Mount’s degree completion program have been deemed Boyle Scholars. The Founders Day Lecture “Living Truth” by Ann Garrido, was part of the celebration. Garrido is an author and associate professor of homiletics at Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, Missouri. Her talk focused on the meaning of truth and how we can find and embrace truth in our current society. “It’s my conviction that the Dominican (Order) – particularly Dominican schools – can have a particular role in reinstilling hope

into these really seemingly unresolvable hot debates about truth,” said Garrido. “This is because the Dominican Community comes with 800 years of talking about this topic… there’s a good deal of acquired wisdom here,” she said. Mount Saint Mary College, 60 miles north of New York City, is ranked a Top-Tier Regional University by “U.S. News & World Report” and offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs preparing students for careers in health care, business, education, social services, communication/media and more. FCBJ

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Yoshie Akimoto, a piano teacher from Wilton, Connecticut, has been inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame, a designation recognizing the work of North America’s most committed and passionate piano educators. After achieving recognition in her native Japan at age 10 when she won first prize in the All-Japan Student Competition, Akimoto made her debut at age 13 with the Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra. She is also a winner of the International JS Bach Competition in Washington, D.C. and has performed throughout the U.S., Europe and Japan. A graduate of The Juilliard School and further studies at the Acadamia Chigiana in Siena, Italy, Akimoto’s teaching activities include frequent master classes and coaching at The Juilliard School and other colleges, and she has served as juror in various national and international competitions. Steinway & Sons Greenwich is Connecticut’s only company-owned showroom with new Steinway pianos, still produced today with unmatched quality standards in materials and craftsmanship. This fall, 44 teachers from the United States and Canada were inducted into the Steinway Teacher Hall of Fame with special events hosted at the historic Steinway factory in New York City. “Music education has been a cornerstone of our historic company since the late 1800s, and today is no different,” said Gavin English, president of Steinway & Sons Americas. “We are very proud to work with the talented music educators inducted this fall into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame. These teachers foster passion, creativity and discipline in the next generation of piano artists. Their work deserves the highest praise.” OCTOBER 25, 2021

Good Things ROADMAP FOR WOMEN AND UNDERREPRESENTED TALENTS TO ATTAIN CAREER SUCCESS Fairfield County resident, Maggie Chan Jones, a C-suite executive in the technology sector turned entrepreneur and author, recently announced the publication of her new book, “Decoding Sponsorship: The Secret Strategy to Accelerate Your Career and Launch into Leadership.” She draws on her decades of experience in Fortune 500 companies — as well as her current role as CEO of Tenshey Inc., and as a board director of public and private companies — to distill a strategy for career advancement that is both highly original and applicable. The secret ingredient involves defining interwoven personal, professional and financial goals, while identifying and engaging a powerful sponsor to help you achieve success. These strategies are designed to enable women and underrepresented groups to take their place in the C-suite and the boardroom — the goal that drives Chan Jones as an entrepreneur and advocate. “Decoding Sponsorship” features: • Discovering your Career North Star and creating a Career Roadmap to reach your goals; • Taking calculated risks, recruiting a support system and cultivating your personal brand; • Engaging tools to define your goals and put you in control of your own career; • Using the power of sponsorship to unlock career opportunities; • Aligning your objectives with your chain of command’s business goals to deliver organizational successes; and • Paying it forward by using sponsorship to advance talent and strengthen your company’s leadership succession.

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As an Asian-American woman, she realized that her ascension to the C-suite in the tech industry was a rarity and saw a major challenge that needed to be solved: the lack of diversity at the top. This was the motivation behind the founding of her company whose mission is to elevate diverse talent with executive and career coaching and to infuse cultures of inclusion in companies through award-winning Women Sponsorship Programs. Now, with the publication of “Decoding Sponsorship,” Jones is sharing the powerful steps to inclusive career success that elevates both the individual and the business community as a whole. “My ascension to the C-suite and my industry recognitions are what people see from the outside. The same is true for other executives. What people don’t see is our journey to get there, the triumphs and struggles, the tough decisions and the thought process,” said Chan Jones. “Through this book, I want to share these layers to provide inspiration and validation as well as a practical plan for advancement and fulfillment. Chan Jones knows firsthand the obstacles many women and underrepresented minorities encounter as they climb the corporate ladder. Raised by a widowed grandmother and a single mom in Hong Kong, she immigrated to New York City at age 14 to pursue her dream of higher education. After rising through the ranks of iconic tech companies such as ADIC, Sun Microsystems, Microsoft and Level 3 Communication, Chan Jones was the first woman to become global chief marketing officer at SAP, the world’s largest enterprise application software company. In 2017, she was named one of Forbes’ Top 20 World’s Most Influential CMOs.

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The recent 24th Winged Foot Golf Classic in Mamaroneck raised more than $150,000 for Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County. Among the participants, from left are: Keith Midkiff, David Beck, Tom Quindlen, Daniel Brown and Mike Brown.

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From left: George Kaminsky, Susanne Kuligowski and Gimbels Pon.

Stamford Health and the Umbrella Club were recently honored by Ari of Connecticut at the Italian Center in Stamford for their decades of support to the organization. More than 200 people enjoyed an evening of fun, entertainment and satisfaction for recognizing ARI’s mission to enrich the lives of people with disabilities and their families by

enabling them to achieve their fullest potential at home, at work and in the community. George Kaminsky, an individual served by ARI for more than 40 years, received the Always Reaching for Independence Award. Master of ceremonies, comedian and ventriloquist John Pizzi, joined current board Chair Gimbels Pon and ARI President and

CEO Susanne Kuligowski in saluting the honorees. More than $107,000 was raised with proceeds directly funding programs and services that support over 100 people with developmental disabilities. The support received is essential for ARI to fill the funding gaps created by underfunded services from the state.

HIGH SCHOOL’S SUNDAY BREAKFAST RUN GOES THE EXTRA MILE Maria Regina High School (MRHS) an independent, Catholic school in Hartsdale has taken its Sunday Breakfast Run program to the needy in New York City. On a Sunday of each month, the students not only personally deliver and share the meals but help to prepare the food packages and accompanying gift bags. At the most recent Sunday Breakfast Run, led by MRHS campus Minister Dr. Valerie Torres, a group of nine students met early in the morning at the school’s cafeteria kitchen to prepare for their visit. They met with Max Dziuma, MRHS staff member, who cooked the meals and showed the girls how to prepare the food packages. The students who participated were: Jordyn Bryant of Bronxville; Sophia Conroy of Bronxville; Abigail Kenny, Haily Manzo, Aisling Molly, Anna Neufeld, Alyssa Palmer and Georgianna Petrino, all of Yonkers and Cyanna Shirley of Mount Vernon.

In addition to Torres, Vice Principal Sylvia Santos and Max Dziuma, who drove the bus, accompanied the

girls to Manhattan. “It was indeed a blessing and banquet for all of us,” said Torres.

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Lynda Barry

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Purchase College-SUNY in Purchase, New York, will present Lynda Barry in conversation with Professor Robin Lynch on “The Unthinkable Mind: Why Art Persists,” Thursday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. The program, which is free and open to the public, will be available on Zoom and in-person. The in-person event will take place at the Purchase College Humanities Theatre, Humanities Building. Registration is required for both the webinar and in-person formats. Barry has been named this year’s Roy and Shirley Durst Distinguished Chair in Literature and will be participating in other upcoming events at Purchase College. She is a leading cartoonist, writer, illustrator, playwright and editor. Her comic strip, “Ernie Pook’s Comeek” is a beloved classic, having been syndicated in alternative weeklies for more than two decades. She has authored 21 books, worked as a commentator for NPR and had a regular monthly feature in “Esquire,” “Mother Jones” magazine, “Mademoiselle” and “Salon.” “Lynda Barry’s vibrant and original integration of media embodies the Purchase College ideal, bringing together the arts and liberal arts to inspire creativity and understanding,” said Aviva Taubenfeld, associate professor of literature and director of the School of Humanities at Purchase. “As we return to campus after the traumas of the past year and a half, we are honored to have Barry help us draw and write our way back to joy.” To register, visit https://purchase.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_ZMC4UtvSQLygWBBmN1Kr_g.

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Mount Saint Mary College students in Newburgh welcomed some new “kids” to campus Saturday, Oct. 9 during a session of goat yoga. In the field in front of the college’s Hudson Hall, Mount students really had a baaaaa

time when beginners to veterans practiced yoga with several friendly baby goats. As the students stretched, the gleeful goats trotted from person to person, eating from the palms of their hands and playfully jumping

on their backs. The event was hosted by the Mount Activities Programing Board. The goats were provided by Totes Goats of Warwick, New York.

FALL ART CRAWL

A weekend of creative celebration with art and attractions for all co-presented by the Haiti Cultural Exchange and Garner Arts Center, Saturday, Oct. 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 31 from 1 to 5 p.m., 55 W. Railroad Ave., Garnerville, New York. Fall Art Crawl is the perfect fall event for creative adventure seekers northwest of New York City and in the lower Hudson Valley. Experience arts immersion in a unique Hudson Valley landmark, the Garner Historic

District. Among the art exhibitions, lively concerts, unpredictable pop-up performances, food and drink and open artist studios, visitors of all ages will find something to enjoy. A culturally vibrant night-life event on Saturday features interactive installations, pop-up performances, outdoor video projections, food and drink and a high-spirited concert by the Brooklyn-based Haitian ensemble, Fanmi Asòtò.

On Sunday, explore 14 acres of culture and history, visit working artists in their open studios, march in a costume parade, listen to jazz legend Buyu Ambroise and more. Tickets Saturday: $12 advance, $15 door and Sunday: $8 advance and $10 door, weekend pass: $25. For more: Landing page: https:// garnerartscenter.org/fallartcrawl and Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/events/389609335962246. FCBJ

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First County Advisors the wealth management division of First County Bank in Stamford, continues its expansion with the recent addition of Michael Rispoli as vice president relationship manager. Rispoli, who joins the First County Advisors team from People’s United Advisors, has 30 years of wealth management experience, serving clients throughout lower Fairfield County. He will focus on new client acquisition and relationship development and will report directly to Charles B. Carroll Jr., who heads the bank’s wealth strategy. A graduate of the New England School of Banking, Rispoli, a Greenwich resident, attended the University of Connecticut where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance. He also has his Series 65 license. The Wealth Management Division of First County Bank, First County Advisors is grounded in the legacy and institutional security of First County Bank and provides individuals, families, business owners and nonprofit organizations with guidance to achieve their objectives. The 179-year-old First County Bank is an independent mutual community bank with 16 branches in Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, Greenwich, Fairfield, New Canaan and Westport offering deposit products, mortgages, wealth management, business banking services and a full array of digital banking products, including mobile and online banking. Information for these features has been submitted by the subjects or their delegates.

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Good Things WICC 600 RADIO EXPANDS ITS REACH TO FM WICC Radio in Bridgeport, which has been on the AM dial since 1926 has added 107.3 FM as an additional frequency. Bridgeport’s first radio station has been a fixture at 6 a.m. since 1930, delivering news and information to the local community for decades. The radio station features local personalities Melissa Sheketoff in mornings, Lisa Wexler in middays and Paul Pacelli in afternoons. “With the addition of an FM frequency, we will really be able to get local news and information to more of the listeners of Bridgeport and beyond,” said Program Director Allan Lamberti.

Connoisseur Media purchased WICC in 2019 with a goal to deliver more quality local news programming to the area. “WICC is one of the first radio stations in our state and it’s our honor to not only expand its reach but also to continue to keep it relevant and local for southern Connecticut,” said Senior Vice President / Market Manager Kristin Okesson. Headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, Connoisseur Media owns or operates 14 radio stations in four markets: Metro Fairfield, New Haven, Connecticut; Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island), New York; and Frederick, Maryland.

SUPER LAWYERS® 2021

Douglas S. Skalka

Robert B. Flynn

Michael D. Neubert

Kevin M. Godbout

Andrew R. Lubin

Jane Elaine Ballerini

Six attorneys from Neubert, Pepe & Monteith PC were selected for the 2021 Connecticut Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists. Those selected as Super Lawyers include Douglas S. Skalka of Woodbridge, Robert B. Flynn of Middletown, Michael D. Neubert of North Haven, Kevin M. Godbout of Guilford, and Andrew R. Lubin of Trumbull. Jane Elaine Ballerini of Middletown,

was elected to the 2021 Connecticut Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a directory featuring top legal talent from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a

statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. A general practice law firm located in New Haven, Hartford, Fairfield, Connecticut; and White Plains, New York; Neubert, Pepe & Monteith’s legal team has the depth, talent, and dedication to serve clients locally and nationally.

HGAR HELPS LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER The Hudson Gateway Realtor® Foundation in White Plains, the charitable arm of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors®, recently presented a check for $2,000 to Lifting Up Westchester (LUW) in White Plains, an organization which restores hope to Westchester County’s men, women and children in need by providing them with food, shelter and support -– lifting them to greater self-sufficiency with dignity and respect. Lifting Up Westchester has worked to permanently change the lives of neighbors in crisis by finding them stable, long-term, housing and providing the support they need to rebuild their lives. Each year, LUW serves approximately 3,500 Westchester residents through four key program areas: emergency food and shelter, housing stabilization, vocational training and employment

and next generation educational opportunities. Its soup kitchen, Grace’s Kitchen, is the largest in White Plains and feeds up to 80 people per day, and provides donated clothing and toiletries to individuals on a regular basis. In addition, Lifting up Westchester is the only agency in White Plains that provides outreach services to the chronically homeless. It also operates the Open Arms shelter for men and Samaritan House for women in need of housing and offers a rental assistance program, vocational training and employment as well as the Bright Futures after-school mentoring program and summer day camp for children. Established in 2004, and relaunched in 2013, the HG Realtor Foundation has donated thousands of dollars to charities and nonprofits throughout the Hudson Valley.

NEW CULINARY DIRECTOR AT ORGANIC KRUSH Chef Chris Brandt is the new director of culinary at Organic Krush, an organic eatery with locations in Connecticut, New York and Virginia. The position represents another step in Organic Krush’s evolved approach to growth, carefully creating an executive team that supports its health and wellness message. Brandt will oversee menu development and systems for all stores, further ensuring the brand’s commitment to fresh, tasty organic dishes stays true. “Chef Chris brings his signature leadership skills to the team, supporting our mission to raise the bar, not only in the kitchen but in the development of our team. His standards of excellence and consistency are well-recognized in the industry. The addition of Chef Chris strengthens our culinary team and positions us well for continued growth,” said co-founder and CEO Michelle Walrath. Brandt comes to Krush after leading the Wegmans’ portfolio through extensive growth by establishing multiple dining concepts and overseeing recipe and systems development for the group – this after establishing his culinary skills in some of the nation’s most prestigious kitchens. Thoughtfully crafted organic dishes and an experience-centric open kitchen that

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supports a commitment to transparency are the backbone of the Krush brand. Guests can find fresh cold-pressed immune-boosting juices, wellness shots, creative smoothies and gourmet-to-go items, Krush Classics and nutrient-rich krush-your-own bowls. At Krush Eateries, guests can also find a full vegan menu and family-sized dinners as well as utilize a full catering option. Women founded and led, Organic Krush was created to make healthy eating more accessible and attainable. Fran Paniccia and Walrath started the company in 2015, quickly jumping in seven months from concept, testing and creating recipes for their first store. Within a few short months of opening, Krush rapidly developed a cult following of health, fitness and organic food enthusiasts who shared their passion and loved having a resource for healthy, nutritious and satisfying cuisine. Since then, the brand has grown to eight stores. Walrath’s deep connection to health and wellness began with a degree in in health and women’s studies from the University of Richmond. She kicked off her career at Reebok and soon after received a teaching degree from the University of Bridgeport, teaching in Rowayton, Connecticut, while her four kids were young.

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NWH GALA RAISES OVER $1M A “drive-in” gala honoring two of Northern Westchester Hospital’s (NWH) leaders — former Community Board Chair Michael Schwartz and physician Dr. Warren Bromberg—raised over $1.4 million to benefit the Mount Kisco-based hospital and support the continued development of clinical programs and services. The gala was held at the John Jay Homestead in Katonah where 140 cars (and 360 people) were in attendance, and more than 700 people livestreamed. Attendees socially distanced from their own reserved parking spot for a live program, entertainment and car-hop catering provided by Abigail Kirsch. Keeva Young-Wright, president of the NWH Foundation and associate executive director of operations, said “Our community honoree, Michael Schwartz, was a dedicated member of the hospital’s board since 2013…. His expertise in investment, law and business strengthened the board and its ability to make critical decisions that addressed community needs at a time when the health care landscape was especially complex. Dr. Bromberg has been a leader of our medical staff

for many years, sharing his clinical expertise to help develop programs and services at the hospital….” Schwartz is a private investor, who was previously a principal and portfolio manager at Taconic Capital Advisors LP, a New York-based hedge fund focused on event-driven investing. He lives in Chappaqua. Bromberg, a surgeon and board-certified urologist, is a member of the medical board, president of the medical staff, division chief of urology, medical director of the prostate cancer program, co-director of the Minimally Invasive and Robotics Surgery Program and one of the physicians who led the initiative to bring robotic surgery to NWH and a clinical assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He resides in Stamford, Connecticut. Northern Westchester Hospital is a member of Northwell Health, which is New York state’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 23 hospitals, 830 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians caring for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond.

The Schwartz family, from left: Caden, Michael, Jesse, Jodi and Ryan Schwartz. Photo courtesy Peter Reitzfeld.

The Bromberg family, from left: Jake and Melissa Morgenstern, Albert Bromberg, Dr. Warren and Dr. Beth Bromberg and Erica and Shawn Neuren. Photo courtesy Peter Reitzfeld.

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Serving the Community for 50 Years In celebration of our milestone anniversary, Cuddy & Feder LLP has created the 5000 Hours Challenge for our attorneys and staff, a pledge to provide 5,000 hours of pro bono legal services and volunteer work to 50 community organizations by year end.

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his year marks the 50th anniver-

and decision-makers — built on the cali-

sary of Cuddy & Feder and what

ber of our work — and for bringing deep

started as a two-person partner-

industry knowledge, compassion and

ship operating out of a three-story co-

experience to bear in service of our cli-

lonial house on Maple Avenue in White

ents’ goals. We’re your strategic advisors,

Plains, New York.

addressing not only your legal needs but

Needless to say, these 50

Some of our community partners include:

years have been a period of in-

White Plains Hospital

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

credible growth, both for our

Westchester County Association

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital

firm and the vibrant commu-

Business Council of Westchester

Foundation First for Abilities First NY

African American Men of Westchester

Mercy College

An integral part of our culture at Cuddy & Feder is our connection to the communities and people we serve. That’s what we most celebrate and honor on the firm’s 50th anniversary.

nities we serve. Today we are much more than a Westchester law firm. With our principal office in White Plains, our Hud-

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“Culture at Cuddy & Feder has always involved a deep and charitable connection to our communities and the people we serve. Through this commitment, we celebrate and honor organizations in the community working for people in the region.” –CHRISTOPHER B. FISHER, MANAGING PARTNER

New York, and offices in New York City and Stamford, Connecticut, Cuddy & Feder serves clients throughout the greater New York City-metro region, as well as Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam,

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Fairfield counties. The warm, welcoming family feel of

your business and personal ones as well.

the firm remains integral to how we prac-

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lutions, innovative legal solutions and

our connection to the communities and

nuanced strategies we provide for our

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people we serve. That’s what we most

clients. Our team’s shared breadth of le-

celebrate and honor on the firm’s 50th

gal and industry know-how makes us

anniversary. Cuddy & Feder’s core values

well-suited to navigate fast-paced, ever-

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commitment and community in service

landscapes, to help you tackle your most

to others extend beyond our office doors.

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PROPERTY TAX APPEAL DEADLINES IN WESTCHESTER AMONG THE MANY BURDENS OWNERS FACE

estchester’s high property taxes have been a concern for most commercial owners for as long as anyone can remember. High millage rates, over-inflated assessed values and court-based assessment review proceedings (commonly known as “tax certioraris”) that typically extend for several years, are hallmarks of Westchester property taxes and are among the greatest burdens of owning any type of real estate asset. Particularly for owners of multiple properties, a challenge lies simply in the sheer variety of deadlines for notifying a jurisdiction of an assessment protest. These deadlines are strict and absolute: miss the deadline by just one day and an

owner has generally lost the right to challenge that year’s assessment forever. One cannot reach back in time and there is no forgiveness offered no matter the circumstances. It is common to find properties that are over-assessed by more than 20%, and sometimes significantly more, with generally no downside to filing a challenge. Missing the opportunity to get your property tax corrected can be extremely costly. In most of the United States, each state’s property tax appeal filing deadline is fairly uniform throughout the state. With a few exceptions, usually for cities, the majority of counties in New York north of New York City adhere to a single deadline in May of each year to begin a protest with

the Board of Assessment Review. Not so in Westchester. For example, a property owner here would need to know that in White Plains, an assessment challenge must be filed in January while in Yonkers it must be filed in November. Some jurisdictions actually move their deadline from year to year, literally creating a moving target. In many of the towns of Westchester, the challenge must be filed in June, but in villages the deadline is in February. Speaking of villages, to make things more confusing, a property that sits in a village would also sit within a town, resulting in two entirely different filing deadlines for the same property — unless it happens to be a village that does not maintain a separate assessment roll.

You would only know that by making inquiry at the assessor’s office. Paying exorbitant real estate taxes is burdensome — particularly for some properties like hotels, retail stores and office buildings that have been especially hard hit during the pandemic — but owners are cautioned to be especially vigilant about monitoring and confirming the correct deadline that applies to each property. The consequences of ignorance fall directly to the bottom line. David C. Wilkes, CRE, FRICS, an attorney, is a senior-level partner in the tax certiorari practice at Herman Katz Cangemi Wilkes & Clyne LLP, with offices in Westchester, Manhattan and Long Island.

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ith wrongful termination lawsuits on the rise across many industries, it has become more important than ever for employers to conduct thorough and well-documented investigations of alleged employee misconduct before deciding whether to impose disciplinary measures against an employee. This point was recently confirmed by the Second Department’s decision in Daniel Hutting v. Independent Living, Inc., _ A.D.3d _ (2d Dep’t Oct. 13, 2021), an appeal successfully argued on behalf

of the defendant employer by Bleakley Platt partner Joseph DeGiuseppe Jr. In Hutting, the employer, Independent Living, Inc. (ILI), a nonprofit corporation, had dismissed the plaintiff from his managerial position after 14 years of employment because two of his subordinates had reported his request that they sign falsified gas expense reimbursement vouchers as their own, when in fact they were for expenses incurred by the plaintiff during his unauthorized use of ILI vehicles. ILI conducted a well-documented in-

vestigation of the reported misconduct, which included thorough review of relevant documentation and the taking of witness statements, including the statement of Mr. Hutting himself. Based upon the findings of its investigation, ILI decided that termination of Mr. Hutting’s employment was fully justified. Following his dismissal, the plaintiff commenced an action alleging that his firing was motivated by sexual orientation discrimination, and additionally that it was retaliatory in nature following his use

of Family Medical Leave. Affirming the decision of the lower court, the Second Department upheld the dismissal of all claims, noting that ILI had proffered unrebutted evidence of legitimate, nondiscriminatory reasons for its termination of the plaintiff’s employment and by demonstrating the absence of material issues of triable fact as to whether its explanations were pretextual. The evidence marshaled during ILI’s investigation of the plaintiff’s misconduct, prior to termination of his employment, played a key role in demonstrating the lawful, nondiscriminatory reasons for the plaintiff’s dismissal. This case demonstrates once again the importance of thoroughly investigating employee misconduct and maintaining meticulous records of such investigations, including gathering signed witness statements if possible. Inasmuch as litigation may not always be foreseeable when an employee is terminated, good record keeping in the ordinary course is a prophylactic measure that can be of immense importance in the event a claim of unlawful dismissal is later asserted.

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U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT, White Plains & Poughkeepsie, Local business cases, Oct. 13 – 19 A and M Heating & Air Conditioning Inc., Carmel, Alexander Mancone, president, 21-35755-CGM: Chapter 7, assets $16,800, liabilities $505,590. Attorney: Carlos J. Cuevas. Statewide Ambulette Service Inc., Mount Vernon, Alan Hebel, president, 21-22586-RDD: Chapter 11, assets $360,000, liabilities $1,464,869. Attorney: Charles A. Higgs.

U.S. DISTRICT COURT, White Plains, Local business cases, Oct. 13 – 19 Kulwinder & Birkamjit Singh, Queens vs. Meadow Hill Mobil Mart, Newburgh, 21-cv-8499-CS: Fair Labor Standards Act, collective action. Attorney: John Troy. Kristin Martinez, Poughkeepsie vs. Adams Fairacre Farms Inc., Poughkeepsie, 21-cv-8514-VB: Americans with Disabilities Act. Attorney: Marc O. Sheridan. Anna Belchikov, Westchester vs. XTP Implementation Services Inc., New Rochelle, et al, 21-cv-8559-PMH: Employment discrimination. Attorneys: Brian C. Dunning, Petek G. Balatsas.

Estate of Jose Daniel deJesus Chavez Ramos vs. United States of America re. Ezras Choilim Health Center, Kiryas Joel, et al, 21-cv-8582: Medical malpractice. Attorney: Theodore M. Thornton. USA vs. Alex Thompson, 21-cr-638: Wire fraud re. unidentified Purchase construction company as victim. Attorneys: Stephanie Simon, Damian Williams.

DEEDS Above $1 million 97 Walnut Street LLC, Scarsdale. Seller: Mateo B LLC, Rye. Property: 97 Walnut St., New Rochelle. Amount: $1 million. Filed Oct. 14. 640 VCP Partners LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Tudulla Inc., Mineola. Property: 640 Van Cortlandt Park Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed Oct. 14. C&L Tuckahoe LLC, Glen Rock, New Jersey. Seller: Ridgecroft Realty Inc., Brandford, Connecticut. Property: 140 Marbledale Road, Eastchester. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Oct. 13. CRP/Post Bedford Hills Owner LLC, New York City. Seller: Emnex Corp., Bedford Hills. Property: 415 Adams St., Bedford. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Oct. 13. Fidelity Bank, Pooler, Georgia. Seller: Viju Joseph and Ramya Joseph, Westbrookville. Property: 862 Fenimore Drive, Mamaroneck. Amount: 3.9 million. Filed Oct. 14. Schmeizer Management LLC, Vero Beach, Florida. Seller: Linda Fleisher, Chappaqua. Property: 1 Ridge Drive, New Castle. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Oct. 15.

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Sherogan, Timothy J. and Diana L. Wege-Sherogan, New York City. Seller: Thurloe LLC, New York City. Property: 91 Upper Hook Road, Bedford. Amount: $5.6 million. Filed Oct. 13. Three Central LLC, Hartsdale. Seller: JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, New York City. Property: 2 S. Central Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Oct. 14. Wang, Peter N. and Dale R. Wang, Delray Beach, Florida. Seller: OPRA III LLC, Harrison. Property 10 Old Post Road, Rye. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed Oct. 12. Westport Tarrytown Self Storage LLC, Irvine, California. Seller: Tarrytown Self Storage LLC, Pleasantville. Property: 160 Wildey St., Greenburgh. Amount: $12.7 million. Filed Oct. 12. Whitehall Holdings LLC, New Paltz and Jemzo-Hudson Development Corp., New Paltz. Seller: Rex Realty of Connecticut Inc., Greenwich, Connecticut. Property: 2791 Route 35, Somers. Amount: $3.7 million. Filed Oct. 15. Zhang, Kai and Mian Guan, Harrison, New Jersey. Seller: 3 Valley LLC, Scarsdale. Property: 3 Valley Road, Scarsdale. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Oct. 13.

Below $1 million 4 Garden Road Realty LLC, Harrison. Seller: Wendy Gay Barletta, Harrison. Property: 4 Garden Road, Harrison. Amount: $925,000. Filed Oct. 13.

110 Sutton Manor LLC, Armonk, Seller: John K. Busby, Ridgefield, Connecticut. Property: 110 Sutton Manor Drive, Mount Kisco. Filed Oct. 15.

623 Murro Avenue LLC, Mamaroneck. Seller: Eleanore Weiss McCaffery, Mamaroneck. Property: 623 Munro Ave., Mamaroneck. Amount: $535,000. Filed Oct. 12.

Foster, Benjamin Robert, Mamaroneck. Seller: Cartus Financial Corp., Danbury, Connecticut. Property: 104 Florence St., Rye. Amount: $845,000. Filed Oct. 13.

SVC 36 Holdings LLC, Monsey. Seller: Hugo A. Taveras and Elizabeth Taveras, Ossining. Property: 36 Narragansett Ave., Ossining. Amount: $595,000. Filed Oct. 13.

Avail Holding LLC, Coral Gables, Florida. Seller: Pauline M. Galvin, Yonkers. Property: 13-4 Granada Crescent, Greenburgh. Amount: $305,000. Filed Oct. 13.

Orez High Street LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: Beverly Beeston, Mount Vernon. Property: 223 N. High St., Mount Vernon. Amount: $575,000. Filed Oct. 14.

Baba Real Estate Group LLC, Dobbs Ferry. Seller: Helen Anderson, New Rochelle. Property: 30 Mount Tom Road, New Rochelle. Amount: $420,000. Filed Oct. 13.

Morris, Junior C. and Sandra Mitchell-Moris, Bronx. Seller: Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene, Bronx. Property: 94 Sycamore Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $480,000. Filed Oct. 14. Myzg LLC, New York City. Seller: HLGE LLC, Armonk. Property: 462 Bedford Road, North Castle. Amount: $835,000. Filed Oct. 12.

Titan Holdings LLC, Stamford, Connecticut. Seller: Robert Schwalb and Suzanne Schwalb, Pleasantville. Property: 15 Elm St., Mount Pleasant. Amount: $348,000. Filed Oct. 14.

Beverly Road Build LLC, Somers. Seller: John Palumbo and Joanne Palumbo, Cortlandt Manor. Property: Beverly Road, Cortlandt. Amount: $110,000. Filed Oct. 12. Cartus Financial Corp., Danbury, Connecticut. Seller: Luis Javier Azcona Guerra and Coro Paisan-Ruiz, Mamaroneck. Property: 104 Florence Road, Rye. Amount: $845,000. Filed Oct. 13. Cat Hill Associates LLC, Chappaqua. Seller: Hilltop Hanover Farms, Darien, Connecticut. Property: 234 Croton Heights Road, Yorktown. Amount: $585,000. Filed Oct. 12. CH Home Seven LLC, New York City. Seller: Gerald C. Rittenberg, Spring Lake, New Jersey. Property: 16 Carey Drive, North Castle. Amount: $395,000. Filed Oct. 14. Dasos Capital LLC, Pelham. Seller: Rhonda Laufer, Chappaqua. Property: 15 Highview Road, Pound Ridge. Amount: $755,000. Filed Oct. 13. Davis, Sorin and Claire Levitt Davis, Scarsdale. Seller: Toll Land VI Limited Partnership, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Property: 14 Bonham Lane, Cortlandt. Amount: $999,436. Filed Oct. 14.

National Residential Nominee Services Inc., Frisco, Texas. Seller: Michael Villafane and Valerie Miller Villafane, White Plains. Property: 5 Orchard Parkway, White Plains. Amount: $720,000. Filed Oct. 12. Ngiaa LLC, Scarsdale. Seller: William O. Brewer and Andrianne A. Brewer, Scarsdale. Property: 153 Plymouth Drive, New Rochelle. Amount: $625,000. Filed Oct. 13. Real Estate Peekskill Inc., White Plains. Seller: Linet A. Ojwang, Yonkers. Property: 609 Homestead Ave., Peekskill. Amount: $310,000. Filed Oct. 14. Singh, Amanjot, Brooklyn. Seller: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 305 Union Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $500,000. Filed Oct. 12. SM Chestnut LLC, Dobbs Ferry. Seller: Rajesh D. Nakum and Punita R. Nakum, Irvington. Property: 50 Chestnut St., Greenburgh. Amount: $850,000. Filed Oct. 12.

JUDGMENTS

Aponte, Rafael, Pamona. $53,296.98 in favor of the People of the State of New York, White Plains. Filed Oct. 14. Bradshaw, Olante, White Plains. $4,000 in favor of the People of the State of New York, White Plains. Filed Oct. 12. Bravo, Vladimir, Yonkers. $18,180.6 in favor of the People of the State of New York, White Plains. Filed Oct. 12. Melendez, Angelo, Bronx. $36,170.13 in favor of the People of the State of New York, White Plains. Filed Oct. 14.

LIS PENDENS The following filings indicate a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Abrams, Susan, as owner. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $543,750 affecting property located at 212 Alpine Place, Tuckahoe. Filed Oct. 13. Baena, Leonard and Yadira Baena, as owners. Filed by Paper Profits LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $87,500 affecting property located at 406 N. Broadway, White Plains. Filed Oct. 14.

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Facts & Figures Brown, Linval, as owner. Filed by New Rez LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $363,000 affecting property located at 118-120 S. Fourth Ave., Mount Vernon. Filed Oct. 13. Chacko, Koshy, as owner. Filed by Yakte Properties LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $285,000 affecting property located at 5 Bryram Brook Place, Armonk. Filed Oct. 13. Cipriano, Paula, as owner. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $495,000 affecting property located at 41 Webster Road, Scarsdale. Filed Oct. 12. Civitano, Geraldine C. and Frank T. Civitano, as owners. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $247,000 affecting property located at 61 Northfield Road, New Rochelle. Filed Oct. 12. Feld, Lloyd D., as owner. Filed by The Bank of New York Melon Trust Company NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $1,230,700 affecting property located at 15 Trudy Lane, Armonk. Filed Oct. 13.

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Gerola, Robert Joseph and Julie Marie Gerola, as owners. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $640,024.84 affecting property located at 79 Pinebrook Drive, Larchmont. Filed Oct. 12. Jones, Lary and Emma Jones, as owners. Filed by Riverside Mortgage Funding LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $487,500 affecting property located at 52 Oak St., Port Chester. Filed Oct. 13. Mora, Margarita, Try Ravello, Oequidia Mora and Alison Ravello, as owners. Filed by Newrez LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $298,000 affecting property located at 55 Claremont Ave., Mount Vernon. Filed Oct. 12. Smith, Janet, Amy Salerno, Katherine Salerno, Brian Salerno, Martin Salerno and Russel Salerno, as owners. Filed by U.S. Bank National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $594,000 affecting property located at 2 Wagon Wheel Road, Mamaroneck. Filed Oct. 12. Tapia, Alberto and Kevin Tapia, as owners. Filed by Wilmington Trust National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $600,000 affecting property located at 119 Florence St., Mamaroneck. Filed Oct. 12.

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Yarn, Steven, as owner. Filed by U.S. Bank National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $290,000 affecting property located at 45 Duell Road, White Plains. Filed Oct. 12.

MECHANIC’S LIENS

Bridge Street Commercial LLC, as owner. $5,137.86 in favor of Active Air Cooling & Heating Inc. Property: 1 Bridge St., Irvington. Filed Oct. 12. Okpaku, Samuel, as owner. $30,473 in favor of Be Something Great LLC. Property: 222 Forest Ave., New Rochelle. Filed Oct. 12.

Portico Paint Inc., Mamaroneck. Amount: $20,000. Montgomery J Delaney PC, White Plains. Amount: $7,500. Double Barrel LLC d.b.a. Yonkers Whiskey House, Yonkers. Amount: $20,000.

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

WBLM 14 LE Count Owner LLC, as owner. $837,986 in favor of JMC Drywall Corp. Property: 14 Le Count Place, New Rochelle. Filed Pct. 13.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD JUDGMENTS

Failure to carry insurance or for work-related injuries and illnesses, Oct. 14 to Oct. 20, 2021. Trishcourt LLC, Hawthorne. Amount: $22,000. 853 Macy Place Owners Corp., Yonkers. Amount: $19,500.

PARTNERSHIPS SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS

Angels Fashion Boutique, 3 Church St., Suite 843, New Rochelle 10801, c/o Llelleyn Angelo Williams. Filed Oct15. Babatunde Soleye, 5 Skytop Drive, Apt. H, Croton-on-Hudson 10520, c/o Babatunde Soleye. Filed Oct 12. Blooming Rose Events, 54 Park Hill Terrace, Yonkers 10705, c/o Marie Constance A. Brice. Filed Oct. 14. Calipigeon Music Co., 15 Brookline Road, Scarsdale 10583, c/o Michel Crowley. Filed Oct 15.

Cariangellis Montes, 6 Hall Place, Eastchester 10709, c/o Carlangellis Montes. Filed Oct. 15.

MA Trip Service, 1Barker St., Mount Kisco 10549, c/o Mohammed Askou. Filed Oct. 13.

Cynful Beauty, 60 Ridgeview Terrace, Elmsford 10523, c/o Lauren McFarlane. Filed Oct. 12.

Moses Restoration & Painting, 57 49 Albany Post Road, Cortlandt Manor 10567, c/o Segundo Moses Loja. Filed Oct. 12.

Djukic Estate Law, 412 Munro Ave., Apt. AA, Mamaroneck 10543, c/o Artem Djukie. Filed Oct. 15. Eden Place Establishment, 27 Claremont Ave., No. 4e, Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Yan Agyekum-Hene. Filed Oct. 13. Empowered Fit Moms, 119 Washington Ave., New Rochelle 10801, c/o Motaina T. Brian. Filed Oct. 14. Eric One Stowe Auto, 25 Ehrbar Ave., Apt. 2e, Mount Vernon 10552, c/o Eric Dapaah Mensah. Filed Oct. 14. Extravaganze, 111 New St., First floor, Mamaroneck 10543, c/o Haydee Mendoza. Filed Oct. 15. Industrial Sales Appliances, 7 Hathaway Lane, White Plains 10605, c/o Howard Jacobs. Filed Oct. 15. Jaime Master Barber, 578 Nepperhan Ave., Yonkers 10701, c/o Jaime Vaque. Filed Oct. 15. Lavnder, 105 Deepwood Road, Bedford 10506, c/o Ryan Witz. Filed Oct. 13.

Nanny Professional, 205 Kemeys Cove, Briarcliff Manor 10510, c/o Evelyn Alaros. Filed Oct. 15. Olimpia Wood Flooring, 660 Bellevue Ave., Yonkers 10703, c/o Renato Oscar Paciello Ibarra. Filed Oct. 12. Remnent KRT, 263 Rich Ave., Mount Vernon 10552, c/o Melissa Thomas. Filed Oct. 12. Roxx Boxx, 22 Grove St., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Roxanne Byfield. Filed Oct. 12. Sleek Bold Beauty, 1109 Brown St., Apt. 1H, Peekskill 10566, c/o Mikeisha Jones. Filed Oct. 14. Smartshop, 165 Waverly St., 1B, Yonkers 10701, c/o Yoel Comacho. Filed Oct. 12. WorthyMind, 48 Hillcrest Ave., Yonkers 10705, c/o Chineze I. Worthington. Filed Oct. 12.

Facts & Figures PATENTS Methods and systems for improving beaconing detection algorithms. Patent no. 11,153,337 issued to Xin Hu, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Specifying a disaggregated compute system. Patent no. 11,153,223 issued to Valentina Salapura, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Electrolessly formed high-resistivity magnetic materials. Patent no. 11,152,144 issued to Hariklia Deligianni, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Method and system for crop type identification using satellite observation and weather data. Patent no. 11,151,379 issued to Marcus Freitag, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Identifying webpages accessible by unauthorized users via URL guessing or network sniffing. Patent no. 11,151,215 issued to Michael Bender, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Dynamic automation of DevOps pipeline vulnerability detecting and testing. Patent no. 11,151,024 issued to Jinho Hwang, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Dynamic fusion of derived value creation and prediction of derived values in a subroutine branch sequence. Patent no. 11,150,908 issued to Michael Gschwind, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

Concurrent prediction of branch addresses and update of register contents. Patent no. 11,150,904 issued to Michael Gschwind, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Smart controller with phantom inductor current sensing for switched-mode power supplies. Patent no. 11,150,712 issued to Xin Zhang, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Collection vessel for collecting, measuring and aggregrating precipitation accumulation data. Patent no. 11,150,382 issued to Levente Klein, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Plasmonic nondispersive infrared gas sensors. Patent no. 11,150,184 issued to Abram Falk, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Semiconductor manufactured nano-structures for microbe or virus trapping or destruction. Patent no. 11,150,168 issued to Yann Astier, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. System and method for dynamic camouflaging. Patent no. 11,150,056 issued to Michael Bender, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Detection of nucleic acid sequences using deterministic lateral displacement arrays. Patent no. 11,149,298 issued to Stacey Gifford, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk. Plastic neck outsert for metal beverage container. Patent no. 11,148,847 issued to Girolama Bueti, et al. Assigned to PepsiCo, Purchase.

Method and system for issuer-defined prompts and data collection. Patent no. 11,151,560 issued to Enda Rice, et al. Assigned to Mastercard, Purchase.

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Above $1 million 3 Nancy Lane LLC, as owner. Lender: Northeast Community Bank, White Plains. Property: 3 Nancy Lane, Monsey. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Oct. 14.

Below $1 million

GN Houseware Specialist Inc., as owner. Lender: Global Rai Funding LLC. Property: 273 Old Route 304, New City. Amount: $47,090. Filed Oct. 15. Wahlman, Thomas C. and Janet R. Wahlman, as owners. Lender: Normandy Corp. Property: 28 Justin’s Way, Garrison. Amount: $330,000. Filed Oct. 15. Willgen 583 LLC, as owner. Lender: Salisbury Bank & Trust Co. Property: in Pine Plains. Amount: $925,000. Filed Oct. 13. Coastal Hill Development Corp, as owner. Lender: Hakimian Partners LLC. Property: 18 Twin Ponds St., Great Neck. Amount: $389,000. Filed Oct. 15.

DEEDS Above $1 million 80 Black Meadow Road LLC, Monroe. Seller: Elgee Realty LLC, Chester. Property: 80 Black Meadow Road, Chester. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Oct. 12.

J.H. Hirsch LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: 27 Fanley Avenue LLC, Brooklyn. Property: 27 Fanley Ave., Spring Valley. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Oct. 15. Spring Valley Preservation Housing Development Fund Company Inc., New York City. Seller: Spring Valley-Lakehigh Housing Development Fund Company Inc., Suffern. Property: 33-183 Fred Hecht Drive, Clarkstown. Amount: $25.7 million. Filed Oct. 14.

Below $1 million 12 Locust Hollow Drive LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Locust Hollow LLC, Monsey. Property: 12 Locust Hollow Drive, Ramapo. Amount: $655,000. Filed Oct. 15.

15 Dorchester LLC, Monsey. Seller: Sara Brach, Brooklyn. Property: 15 Dorchester Drive, Airmont. Amount: $665,000. Filed Oct. 15. 110 Smith Hill LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Shlomie Rabinovich, Airmont. Property: 110 Smith Hill Road, Airmont. Amount: $612,500. Filed Oct. 14. 1386 Route 292 LLC, Holmes. Seller: Rodger Charles Hess, Mineola and Curtis J. Hess, East Meadow. Property: in Pawling. Amount: $176,000. Filed Oct. 13.

1475 Route 22 LLC, Pawling. Seller: Vito Lamorte, Pawling. Property: in Dover. Amount: $450,000. Filed Oct. 14.

Devries, Aron and Dviory Devries, Monsey. Seller: 177 Blauvelt LLC, Monsey. Property: 177 Blauvelt Road, Unit 117, Monsey. Amount: $475,000. Filed Oct. 12.

Allman, Geoffrey and Donald Roberts, Brooklyn. Seller: Roman Catholic Church of Saint Joseph & Immaculate Conception, Millbrook. Property: in Stanford. Amount: $375,000. Filed Oct. 14.

DS Empire LLC, Monroe. Seller: Doreen Fernandez, Monroe. Property: 18 Tanager Road, Apt. 1801, Blooming Grove. Amount: $136,000. Filed Oct. 13.

Bacopoulou, Constantina, Hopewell Junction. Seller: Toll Land VI LTD Partnership, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Property: in East Fishkill. Amount: $677,000. Filed Oct. 12.

Duraes, Mauricio B., Margarida Duraes and Francisco Duraes, Mineola. Seller: Brookview Holdings LLC, Pomona. Property: LaGrange. Amount: $346,000. Filed Oct. 12.

Bernfield, Joseph, Suffern. Seller: Bais Eliyohu David Inc., Pomona. Property: 12 Sherwood Ridge Road, Pomona. Amount: $799,000. Filed Oct. 15.

Fisch, Joseph and Rifky Fisch, Monsey. Seller: Viola Gardens LLC, Monsey. Property: 40 Garden Terrace, Spring Valley. Amount: $995,000. Filed Oct. 15.

Burgos, Ana Elizabeth, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Golden Homes LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: in LaGrange. Amount: $435,000. Filed Oct. 14.

Frankel, Isaac, Brooklyn. Seller: 25 Ridge LLC, Airmont. Property: 27 Ridge Ave., Spring Valley. Amount: $762,950. Filed Oct. 15.

Castano, Yesenia and Judith A. Moreno, Bronx. Seller: Glens Homes LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: in LaGrange. Amount: $416,500. Filed Oct. 13. Clemente Materials-Dutches LLC, Watervliet, New York. Seller: Jacqueline Montfort, Fishkill. Property: 21 Old Albany Post Road, Philipstown. Amount: $10,000. Filed Oct. 14. Construction Pros Inc., Poughquag. Seller: Lucio Cedrone and Anna Carino, Poughquag. Property: in Beekman. Amount: $58,000. Filed Oct. 13. David, Antonio and Rosemarie Ferrara, New City. Seller: Simplistic Holdings LLC, Tuckahoe. Property: 60 Klein Ave., Clarkstown. Amount: $440,000. Filed Oct. 12.

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Frazier, Camilla, Saint Albans. Seller: ADC Middletown LLC, Middletown. Property: 91 Magnolia Park Road, Middletown. Amount: $338,380. Filed Oct. 13. Garcia, Jacob K., Brooklyn. Seller: Western Orange Realty Inc., Port Jervis. Property: 15 Harold St., Port Jervis. Amount: $219,000. Filed Oct. 14. Hardison, Desire, New York City. Seller: Kiel Contracting LLC, Middletown. Property: 24 Smith St., Middletown. Amount: $235,000. Filed Oct. 14. Jed Properties LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Fran Shkreli, Newburgh. Property: 7 Westwood Drive, Newburgh. Amount: $325,000. Filed Oct. 12.

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Facts & Figures Kops, Kaley Marie, Cold Spring. Seller: KAB 7 LLC, Cold Spring. Property: 7 Main St., Cold Spring. Amount: $760,000. Filed Oct. 14. Lanzut Estates LLC, Monroe. Seller: Michael Schlesinger, Brooklyn. Property: 5 Lanzut Court, Monsey. Amount: $999,000. Filed Oct. 14. Lemenze, Kenneth B., Hopewell Junction. Seller: Auchmoody Holdings LLC, Hopewell Junction. Property: in East Fishkill. Amount: $515,000. Filed Oct. 15. Locust Hollow LLC, Monsey. Seller: Staci L. Paley, Portland, Oregon. Property: 12 Locust Hollow Drive, Ramapo. Amount: $550,000. Filed Oct. 15. McRae, Robert and Bayley Verona, Monroe. Seller: Monroe Equities LLC, Fort Lee, New Jersey. Property: 37 W. Mombasha Road, Monroe. Amount: $130,000. Filed Oct. 13. Miranda, Harry and Natalie Alexeenko, Pomona. Seller: 17 Parliament Drive LLC, New City. Property: 17 Parliament Drive, Clarkstown. Amount: $580,000. Filed Oct. 13. Monott, Clifford and Allison Minott, Poughkeepsie. Seller: 93 S. Cherry Street Inc., Hempstead. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $275,000. Filed Oct. 15. MTK Finney Realty Inc., Carmel. Seller: Wellington Properties LLC, Carmel. Property: 105 Towners Court, Carmel. Amount: $750,000. Filed Oct. 14. M.T.S. Realty Corp., New York City. Seller: James V. Brands, Staatsburg. Property: in Clinton. Amount: $500,000. Filed Oct. 12. Newburgh SHG 26 LLC, Great Neck, Roche Real Estate Corp., Westbury and 18 Maple Holdings LLC, Great Neck. Seller: SH Newburgh Ventures LLC, Newburgh. Property: 84 Williams St., Newburgh. Amount: $300,512.82. Filed Oct. 14. Newburgh Z Property LLC, Totowa, New Jersey. Seller: 12 Willow LLC, Carmel. Property: 12 Willow St., Newburgh. Amount: $625,000. Filed Oct. 12.

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OM Fried Irrevocable Trust, Suffern. Seller: Highview Hills LLC, Suffern. Property: 13 Silverwood Circle, Ramapo. Amount: $637,895. Filed Oct. 12. Ortiz, Erasmo, Gladys Ortiz and Maria Dominguez, Valley Stream. Seller: Marrone Management Inc., Warwick. Property: 18 Cullen Ave., New Windsor. Amount: $115,000. Filed Oct. 13. P&J Property Walnut Street LLC, New Windsor. Seller: Amoia Business Ventures LLC and Amoia Realty LLC, New Windsor. Property: in New Windsor. Amount: $995,000. Filed Oct. 13. Patmar United LLC, New Windsor. Seller: Cheryl E. Cass, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $208,000. Filed Oct. 14. Pellew, Laura M. and Ericka Tornetto, Middletown. Seller: Hale Properties Partners LLC, Long Island City. Property: 11 Black Stallion Court, Wallkill. Amount: $210,000. Filed Oct. 13. Positive Developers LLC, Monroe. Seller: Hanover Development LLC, Montgomery. Property: Route 32, Wallkill. Amount: $425,000. Filed Oct. 12. Silber, Shmiel, Spring Valley. Seller: Summit Gardening RE LLC, Monsey. Property: 3 Park Gardens Court, Spring Valley. Amount: $994,000. Filed Oct. 13. SL Reagan LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: Reagan Acres Inc., Spring Valley. Property: 62 Reagan Road, Unit 4, Ramapo. Amount: $40,000. Filed Oct. 14. Turnheim, Pinchus and Sarah Turnheim, Spring Valley. Seller: 25 Ridge LLC, Airmont. Property: 23 Ridge Ave., Spring Valley. Amount: $798,250. Filed Oct. 15. Ye, Zhipping and Li Zhao, North Potomac, Maryland. Seller:17 Dewindt Street LLC, Los Angeles, California. Property: in Beacon. Amount: $472,500. Filed Oct. 13. Zack’s Management and Consulting Inc., Mahopac. Seller: Evye Astrachan, Carmel. Property: 259 Crane Road, Carmel. Amount: $375,000. Filed Oct. 15.

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JUDGMENTS

Bonocore, Karen A., Carmel. $5,087.27 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Oct. 14. Brady, Kathryn A., Mahopac. $3,070 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Oct. 13. Cavaliere, Frank, Mahopac. $9,197.53 In favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed Oct. 12. Chowdhury, Sami, Putnam Valley. $1,354.65 in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. National Association, Richmond, Virginia. Filed Oct. 12. Dehaney, Curtis, Ronkonkoma. $1,357.34 in favor of Midland Credit Management inc., San Diego, California. Filed Cot. 15. Guerrero, Jihan M., Mahopac. $4,028.50 in favor of Midland Credit Management inc., San Diego, California. Filed Cot. 15. Horton, Deborah J., Cold Spring. $22,733.27 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Newark, Delaware. Filed Oct. 13. Langone, Debra, Bronx. $3,882.89 in favor of Erin Capital Management LLC, New York City. Filed Oct. 14. Medina, Carina, Mahopac. $4,791.80 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Newark, Delaware. Filed Oct. 12. Neves, Jonathan, Carmel. $8,872.85 in favor of SMA Medical Labs, Feasterville Trevose, Pennsylvania. Filed Oct. 12. Platt, Gertrude, Carmel. $17,728.95 In favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed Oct. 15. Provan, Christopher, Kent Cliffs. $1,655.49 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla. Filed Cot. 12. Swantek, Wendy S., Lake Peekskill. $2,971.39 in favor of Citibank National Association, Sioux Falls. Filed Oct. 12.

Walker, Travis, Sandy, Utah. $5,398.44 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed Oct. 15. Wolfe Trucking Inc., Van Nuys, California. $65,523.79 in favor of Lisis Towing and Road Service Inc., Brewster. Filed Oct. 12.

MECHANIC’S LIENS

All Star Inc., as owner. $50,000 in favor of RW175 Realty LLC. Property: 175 W. Clarkstown Road, New City. Filed Oct. 14. Beacon Lofts Member LLC, as owner. $23,467.50 in favor of Gomez and Sullivan Engineers DPC. Property: in Beacon. Filed Oct. 13. Mid Hudson Civic Center Inc., as owner. $159,782.60 in favor of Paruolo Electric Inc. Property: 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie. Filed Oct. 15.

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PARTNERSHIPS Prince Xeno, 6 Doris Drive, Nanuet 10954, c/o Jean B. Augustin and Ulyssis Javier Orta. Filed Oct. 14. Restaurante Sabor Graciano, 132 William St., Newburgh 12550, c/o Carmen O. Lopez and Enoc S. Coronel. Filed Oct. 12.

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS A&J, 256 North St., Middletown 10940, c/o Juan B. Contentosarango. Filed Oct. 14. BP Mobile Mechanic, 37 Ruth Court, Middletown 10940, c/o Oshane D. Johnson. Filed Oct. 13. Browns Floor Stripping & Waxing Services, 11 Larch Court, Highland Mills 10930, c/o Lamont L. Brown. Filed Oct. 12. DJ Paulie H, 5 Anne Lane, Wallkill 12589, c/o Paul F. Harrington. Filed Oct. 14.

Global English Biz, 242 Parkway Drive, New Windsor 12553, c/o Phuong Rita Hoang. Filed Oct. 13. Herlich Design, 18 Isrealzupenick Drive, No. 103, Monroe 10950, c/o Ezriel Scher. Filed Oct. 15. Isabel Torres, 27 Laura Drive, Airmont 10952, c/o Candida Isabel Torres Villanueva. Filed Oct. 13. Ivan Taxi Amigo, 230 W. Route 59, Spring Valley 10977, c/o Ivan Patricio Jara Alvarado. Filed Oct. 15. J Orozco General Contractor & Lawn Care, 12 Spinnaker Court, Monroe 10950, c/o Jorge Orozco. Filed Oct. 15. Jayy’s Designs, 4 Laroe Road, Chester 10918, c/o Ada Coty Joseph. Filed Oct. 15.

Reyes M. Carservices, 185 W. Clarkstown Road, New City 10956, c/o Maria Elizabeth Reyes Mejia. Filed Oct. 15. Rustic Cove Design, 11 Seventh St., Middletown 10940, c/o Jasmine Mercado. Filed Oct. 13. Sergio’s Carservice, 13 Pelham Ave., Nanuet 10954, c/o Sergio Mazariego Mazariego. Filed Oct. 15. Soundascent, 49 Cascade Road, Warwick 10990, c/o Nardeep Kaur. Filed Oct. 14. Tayline Transportation, 23 Spring Rock Road, New Windsor 12553, c/o Dontay C. Beckwith. Filed Oct. 12. Top Clean Services, 50 Fletcher Drive, Newburgh 12550, c/o Maria G Aguirre Delrio. Filed Oct. 12.

Karla L. Car Service, 12 Van Nostrand Place, Nanuet 10954, c/o Karla Liliana Nunez Escobar. Filed Oct. 13. Latin Delights Delicias Latina, 25 Milo Drive, Middletown 10941, c/o Lisa M. Nunez Cruz. Filed Oct. 15. Lisas Tees & Things, 16 Randal Heights, Middletown 10940, c/o Elizabeth Anderson. Filed Oct. 15. L&J Distribution, 25 Milo Drive, Middletown 10941, c/o Lisa M. Nunez Cruz. Filed Oct. 15. MA Touch Cleaning, 50 Fletcher Drive, Newburgh 12550, c/o Maria G Aguirre Delrio. Filed Oct. 12. Mucho Bueno Products, 27 Fullerton Ave., Newburgh 12550, c/o Maria Maceda. Filed Oct. 12. O21 VR Tours, 1393 Little Britain Road, Rock Tavern 12575, c/o Thien Tam Tran Vu. Filed Oct. 12. Primetime Autobody Towing & Auto Repair, 3418 Route 6, Slate Hill 10943, c/o Jason J. Jackson. Filed Oct. 12. Revolution Esthetics Medical Spa, 97 Main St., Goshen 10924, c/o Jessica A. Nunez. Filed Oct. 14.

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BUILDING PERMITS Commercial Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Stanwich School Inc. Prepare for a private outdoor luncheon at 257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,985. Filed Aug. 5. Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Historical Society Inc. Prepare for a private party at 39 Strickland Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,650. Filed Aug. 5. Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Land Trust Inc. Greenwich. Prepare for a private party at 370 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,840. Filed Aug. 5. Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Riverside Yacht Club Inc. Prepare for a private party at 102 Club Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,895. Filed Aug. 5. Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Riverside Yacht Club Inc. Prepare for a private party at 102 Club Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $N/A. Filed Aug. 5. Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Riverside Yacht Club Inc. Prepare for a private party at 102 Club Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,355. Filed Aug. 5. Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Riverside Yacht Club Inc. Prepare for a private party at 102 Club Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $6,850. Filed Aug. 5.

Facts & Figures OFP LLC 56, Greenwich, contractor for self. Perform the construction of eight residential apartments above resident parking garage at 56 Old Field Point Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $N/A. Filed Aug. 19. OFP LLC 56, Greenwich, contractor for self. Perform a construction of eight residential apartments above resident parking garage at 56 Old Field Point Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $N/A. Filed Aug. 17. Pecora Brothers Inc., Greenwich, contractor for Orchard LLC. Construct a new modular of three 3-bedroom townhomes in Building No. 3, 4 Orchard St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed Aug. 19. Pecora Brothers Inc., Greenwich, contractor for Orchard LLC. Construct a new modular of 4- to 3-bedroom townhomes in Building No. 4, 4 Orchard St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $450,000. Filed Aug. 19. Phil’s Main Roofing LLC, Norwalk, contractor for New England Service Corp. LLC. Re-roof 1429 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $22,980. Filed Aug. 17. Pointe Residential Builders LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Milbank Investment Holding LLC. Construct a 30-unit residence above a private parking facility at 71 Havemeyer Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $8,300,000. Filed Aug. 16. Rodrigues, Albino, Milford, contractor for 76 Shore Road Holdings LLC. Construct an in-ground swimming pool with required safety barrier at 76 Shore Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Aug. 20.

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Significant Structures LLC, New Canaan, contractor for 74 Upper Cross LLC. Renovate kitchen and expand to area formerly used for office, renovate apartment above a three-car garage, add laundry space in the single-car garage connected to the main house and install a two-story elevator from first to second floor at 74 Upper Cross Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed Aug. 12. Sound Beach Partners LLC, Stamford, contractor for Lower Cross LLC. Construct a pool house with sitting area and one bathroom at 70 Lower Cross Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed Aug. 26. Town of Greenwich Finance Department, Greenwich, contractor for self. Prepare for a private party at 594 Driftway Greenwich. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed Aug. 6. Yanes Home Improvement LLC, Darien, contractor for Dor Investment Group LLC. Construct a new garage, roof, kitchen, bathroom and all new windows and doors at 10 Circle Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $460,000. Filed Aug. 3.

Residential Home Exteriors LLC, Danbury, contractor for Xiao-Ke and Zhang Ke-You Gao. Replace the north-side roof at 110 Sheephill Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $11,900. Filed Aug. 12. Home Exteriors LLC, Danbury, contractor for Robert Luzzi. Prepare for a full roof replacement at 16 Chestnut St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $11,900. Filed Aug. 12. JWPS Construction LLC, Cos Cob, contractor for David and Miller Joanna Shapiro. Divide a bedroom to create two closets and remodel master bathroom at 18 Benenson Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $N/A. Filed Aug. 5.

Katchko Construction Services Inc., Stamford, contractor for Haocal and Shirley Xueyue Wen. Construct a single-family residence at 2 Vista Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Aug. 9.

Nieto Contractors Inc., Port Chester, New York, contractor for John Vincent Jr. Perform a roof replacement at 60 Locust St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $36,00. Filed Aug. 20.

Rocco Pennella Landscape Contractor Ltd., Mahopac, New York, contractor for Jorge Kuri. Demolish flat barn disposal site at 22 Sumner Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed Aug. 16.

Livingston Builders LLC, Greenwich, contractor for John and Laura Hilton. Renovate existing bathroom and install new electrical work at 19 Crescent Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Aug. 4.

Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Ali S. and Kenneth A. Goldstein. Perform replacement alterations at 38 Frontier Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,350. Filed Aug. 5.

Rocco Pennella Landscape Contractor Ltd., Mahopac, New York, contractor for Jorge Kuri. Demolish a detached garage at 22 Sumner Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed Aug. 16.

Parallel Construction Management LLC, Old Greenwich, contractor for Brian Steinhardt and Susan Ruderman. Replace doors and windows in existing openings, renovate existing bathrooms and install new electrical light fixtures at 139 Old Church Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed Aug. 12.

Rocco Pennella Landscape Contractor Ltd., Mahopac, New York, contractor for Jorge Kuri. Demolish a single-family residence at 22 Sumner Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $N/A. Filed Aug. 16.

Manca, Keith, Newtown, contractor for Karen M. and Timothy J. Bunnell. Perform new bathroom finishes at 3 Khakum Wood Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $95,000. Filed Aug. 10. Mandujano Carpentry LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Julian and Jessica Pomfret-Pudelsky. Construct a new deck and stone patio at 26 Sunshine Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Aug. 3. Mariaca, Ignacio A. and Zelada, Greenwich, contractor for Ignacio A. and Mariaca Zelada. Add first-floor kitchen and bathroom at 10 Hassake Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $231,000. Filed Aug. 24. Monroe, Justin, Shelton, contractor for Jill Woodworth. Build a new sports court at 20 Corrigan Lane Greenwich. Estimated cost: $130,000. Filed Aug. 13. Monroe, Justin, Shelton, contractor for Jill Woodworth. Build a new tennis court and sports court at 20 Corrigan Lane Greenwich. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed Aug. 13. Morocho, Luis A, Greenwich, contractor for Luis A. Morocho. Build a garage disposal site at 106 Sheephill Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,800. Filed Aug. 6.

Peter Carlucci Excavating LLC, Stamford, contractor for Louis F. and Dorothy M. W. Chesanek. Demolish a single-family residence at 436 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Aug. 2. Phil’s Main Roofing LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Catherine S. Sages. Re-roof 22 Roberta Lane Greenwich. Estimated cost: $14,942. Filed Aug. 13. Quindico LLC 146, Old Greenwich contractor for Divya K. Narendra. Remove all existing kitchen and bathroom finishes as well as general interior finishes per floor plan at 8 Broad Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $24,500. Filed Aug. 4. Quindico LLC 146, Old Greenwich contractor for Ashton Hudson. Install a new elevator and replace existing front and side porches at Meadow Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Aug. 27.

Singh, Gunta and Kaur Jagdeep, Cos Cob, contractor for Gunta and Kaur Singh. Change laundry room in lower level to full bath, convert laundry room to bathroom and add bath on basement. 48 Cognewaugh Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Aug. 18. Smith, Brian, Greenwich, contractor for Pilar Krippendorff. Remodel master bath, install new gas fireplace in living room and in master bathroom at 10 Ricki-Beth Lane Greenwich. Estimated cost: $N/A. Filed Aug. 11. Sonnenberg, Marko T., Greenwich, contractor for Marko Sonnenberg. Prepare for a private party at 34 Field Point Circle Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,200. Filed Aug. 6. Stetsenko, Dennis and Ronni Lynn, Riverside, contractor for Dennis and Ronni Lynn Stetsenko. Relocate kitchen, open one wall and adjust plumbing and electrical to accommodate for move at 62 Lockwood Lane Greenwich. Estimated cost: $71,000. Filed Aug. 11.

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Facts & Figures Sullivan Construction Company LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Michael A. and Jane T. Perelman. Renovate kitchen, construct addition for elevator, renovate two existing second-floor bathrooms and construct second-floor deck and screen porch at 27 Otter Rock Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $475,000. Filed Aug. 25. Tesla Energy, Rocky Hill, contractor for Lawrence J. Hirsch. Install a Tesla solar roof as an overlay and two Tesla energy storage systems at 11 Tree Top Terrace Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Aug. 20. Town & Country Landscape Management LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Arthur D. and Pamela S. Sanders. Construct a new pickleball court, retaining walls and grade for drainage at 62 Clapboard Ridge Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $85,000. Filed Aug. 26. Vinylume Inc., Stamford, contractor for Ann W. Anderson. Replace roof shingles with asphalt shingles at 3 West Crossway, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $26,460. Filed Aug. 13. W&W Construction, Cos Cob, contractor for Amy L. Newmark. Install a new elevator, renovate hallway, provide new bathroom and alter existing primary bathroom at 297 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $85,000. Filed Aug. 24. Wallach, Michael S., Stamford, contractor for John T. and Kristen Lamendola. Construct a concrete retaining wall at 24 Stillman Lane Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Aug. 26. Wi Services Inc., Edgewood, New York, contractor for Kathryn F. Evans. Supply and install 42 replacement windows, required emergency escape and rescue openings at 143 Shore Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $79,289. Filed Aug. 9. Wojtek Ultimate Construction LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for Tim McLaughlin. Perform an interior space remodeling; new bathroom, kitchen and flooring at 636 Steamboat Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $92,000. Filed Aug. 9.

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Wrapp, Bryan and Julie Hlawitschka, Old Greenwich, contractor for Bryan Wrapp and Julie Hlawitschka. Construct an in-ground swimming pool and required safety barrier at 22 Old Club House Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $91,000. Filed Aug. 16. Young, Jeffrey C. and Stacy Young, Greenwich, contractor for Jeffrey C. and Stacy Young. Replace kitchen cabinets, floor and appliances at 50 Duncan Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $42,000. Filed Aug. 6.

COURT CASES Bridgeport Superior Court First Congregational Church of Ridgefield, Ridgefield. Filed by Vincent J. Costabile, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Trantolo and Trantolo LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff was walking on the rear stone patio on the premises controlled by the defendant when he was caused to slip and fall on untreated ice, causing him to sustain injuries and losses. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-216109104-S. Filed Aug. 23. Hines, Jessica Jovana, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Shianne Standburry, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: John J. Luckart Jr., Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-21-6109013-S. Filed Aug. 18. Puchowicz, Louis, et al, Southbury. Filed by Far Mill River Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zeldes Needle & Cooper, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff provides assessment of common charges for the condominium. The defendants have failed to honor their payments. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of its lien, possession of the premises, monetary damages, less than $2,500, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-CV-216109063-S. Filed Aug. 20.

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Riverview Cinemas 8 & Playhouse, et al, Southbury. Filed by Doreen Klein, Lakeland, Florida. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Blomberg Law Firm LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff was lawfully on the premises controlled by the defendants when the plaintiff tripped and fell because of a broken seat in the auditorium. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-21-6109197-S. Filed Aug. 25. Sloper Properties LLC, et al, Weston. Filed by Hui Zhang, Weston. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller Rosnick D’Amico August & Butler PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff was on the premises controlled and maintained by the defendants when the plaintiff tripped and fell because of the accumulation of ice on the parking lot. As a result, the plaintiff sustained injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-CV21-6109243-S. Filed Aug. 26.

Danbury Superior Court Bischof, Stephanie Sakina, et al, Danbury. Filed by Nicholas Werden, Sandy Hook. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zullo Zullo & Jacks Law Office LLC, East Haven. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-216040499-S. Filed Sept. 1. Congress Building Corp., Hartford. Filed by Nelson Lopez, New Haven, Plaintiff’s attorney: D’Elia Gillooly DePalma LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff was performing his job duties at the premises controlled and maintained by the defendant when he leaned against a railing around an open elevator shaft, which gave way causing him to fall and sustain injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-216040413-S. Filed Aug. 24.

Government Employees Insurance Co., et al, Hartford. Filed by Modzelewski’s Towing and Storage Inc., Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: BBB attorneys LLC, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff provides services and assists customers with automotive needs. The defendants regularly contacted the plaintiff’s customers to make complains against the plaintiff and provide false and exaggerated statements to file complaints against the plaintiff. As a result of these fraudulent actions, the plaintiff suffered a damaged business reputation and loss of goodwill. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-21-6040406-S. Filed July 15. Looney, Theresa White, Danbury. Filed by Wilson De La Vega, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middleton. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-21-6040511-S. Filed Sept. 2.

Stamford Superior Court Abeyesekera, Ruwan, Wilton. Filed by Bank of America NA, Charlotte, North Carolina. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rubin & Rothman LLC, Islandia, New York. Action: The plaintiff is a banking association which issued a credit account to the defendant who agreed to make payments for goods and services. The defendant failed to make payments. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages more than $2,500, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FSTCV-21-6053054-S. Filed Aug. 17.

IDS Property Casualty Insurance Co., et al, Hartford. Filed by Alan Moy, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Balzano & Tropiano PC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by another driver and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The driver did not have sufficient automobile insurance to fairly compensate the plaintiff who then filed an instant claim for underinsured motorist coverage benefits against the defendant. The defendant was notified and has failed to compensate the plaintiff fairly. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-21-6053240-S. Filed Aug. 26. Partida, Ricardo, Norwalk. Filed by Marie Rousseau, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Pickel Law Firm LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FSTCV-21-6053151-S. Filed Aug. 20. Trinity Equity Group LLC (Wyoming), et al, Stamford. Filed by Michael Krepak, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lerner & Guarino LLC, Westport. Action: The plaintiff and defendants entered into an oral agreement whereby plaintiff performed services for the defendant and was entitled to be paid a portion of the fees he generated. However, the defendants breached the agreement by not paying the plaintiff. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages more than $2,500, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-21-6053136-S. Filed Aug. 19. Uddin, Faried, et al, Stamford. Filed by Jean Mitchell, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Berkowitz and Hanna LLC, Shelton. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FSTCV-21-6053246-S. Filed Aug. 26.

DEEDS Commercial 14 Algonquin Ave LLC, Stamford. Seller: Belinda Yuek Wah Ding, Stamford. Property: 14 Algonquin Ave., Stamford. Amount: $390,000. Filed Sept. 9. Alcantara, Juana, Bronx, New York. Seller: Strawberry Hill 12J LLC, Stamford. Property: 44 Strawberry Hill Ave., No. 12J, Stamford. Amount: $280,000. Filed Sept. 8. Cao-Garcia, Sabrina, Orange, California. Seller: Camelot Drive LLC, Cos Cob. Property: 5 Briar Brae Road, Stamford. Amount: $540,000. Filed Sept. 9. Fairfield Property Holdings LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Joseph Formato and Mary Lou Formato, Fairfield. Property: 146 Kings Highway East, Fairfield. Amount: $750,000. Filed Sept. 10. Sanders, Bronwen and David R. Sanders, Waterbury. Seller: Michael Evans and Ellen Evans, Fairfield. Property: 151 Cross Highway, Fairfield. Amount: $725,000. Filed Sept. 10.

Residential Aquino, Francis J. and Jane Aquino, Fairfield. Seller: Patricia M. Keegan, North Palm Beach, Florida. Property: 645 Hillside Road, Fairfield. Amount: $337,500. Filed Sept. 9. Berkemeyer, Karen Lynn and James A. Berkemeyer, Port Chester, New York. Seller: Mashid Hassantalebi, Stamford. Property: 25 Adams Ave., Unit 304, Stamford. Amount: $415,000. Filed Sept. 9. Breismeister, Glendon L. and Lauren Shadford, Greenwich. Seller: Ryan W. Perkoski, Old Saybrook. Property: 19 Tremont St., Greenwich. Amount: $765,000. Filed Sept. 7.

Facts & Figures Broustas, Ioannis and Elizabeth Kalliopy Tavlarides, Mamaroneck, New York. Seller: Merrie Urquhart and Merrie Deitch, Fairfield. Property: 290 Alma Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $880,000. Filed Sept. 8. Cerretani, Craig and Deborah Cerretani, Cos Cob. Seller: Emily Bierman and Adam Sonnenfeld, Northfield, Minnesota. Property: 98 Valley Road, Unit 5, Cos Cob. Amount: $690,000. Filed Sept. 8. De Havenon, Adam, Salt Lake City, Utah. Seller: Ashley MacKiewicz and Lee Alexander MacKiewicz, Fairfield. Property: 71 Judson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,850,000. Filed Sept. 7. Farrell, Vernette, Stamford. Seller: Kirk McLaren, Stamford. Property: Unit 607, Fountain Terrace Condominium, No.1, Stamford. Amount: $245,000. Filed Sept. 7. Flores Delgado, Daniel Damian and Sergio Boullosa Vales, Fort Lee, New Jersey. Seller: Todd E. Murray, New Canaan. Property: 143 Houston Terrace, Stamford. Amount: $565,000. Filed Sept. 9. Furlong, Anthony and Lisa Furlong, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Joseph P. Germain, Fairfield. Property: 95 Old Oaks Road, Fairfield. Amount: $950,000. Filed Sept. 9. Galluzzo, Joann M. and Domenick J. Galluzzo, Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Seller: Rebecca Speck, Fairfield. Property: 1394 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1.025,000. Filed Sept. 7. Giamba, Raffaela, Stamford. Seller: Michael A. McSherry, Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 150 Hope St., Unit U1, Stamford. Amount: $380,000. Filed Sept. 8. Glerum, Alison and Eric Glerum, Weston. Seller: Gerald M. Daniello and Katherine T. Daniello, Fairfield. Property: 490 Shrub Oak Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $1,175,000. Filed Sept. 10.

Gough, Timothy W. and Megan E. Gough, New York, New York. Seller: David M. Kremski and Elizabeth J. Kremski, Fairfield. Property: 174 Mona Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $805,000. Filed Sept. 7. Haque, Morzina B. and Shanjida B. Haque, Stamford. Seller: Sanjay N. Malhotra and Neetu Gupta, Darien. Property: 18 Burr St., Stamford. Amount: $700,000. Filed Sept. 8. Hreczuck, Debra and Shawn A. Sidebottom, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Rose Mascia, Fairfield. Property: 206 Orchard Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $575,000. Filed Sept. 7. Kim, Edward and Chloe Arauz, Fairfield. Seller: Andrew Lobsenz and Sylvie Lobsenz, Fairfield. Property: 300 Collingwood Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $850,000. Filed Sept. 7. Koslo, Lisa Ann, Stamford. Seller: Andrew Nuzzi and Barbara F. Fuchs, Stamford. Property: 76 Ridgecrest Road, Stamford. Amount: $1,250,000. Filed Sept. 10. Lavander, David and Nicole Lavander, Ramona, California. Seller: Lori Leigh Bell and John Scannell, Stamford. Property: 188 Van Rensselaer Ave., Stamford. Amount: $1,850,000. Filed Sept. 7. MacKewitz, Pamela Ann, Fairfield. Seller: David R. Pry and Geraldine C. Pry, Fairfield. Property: 31 Dawn St., Fairfield. Amount: $355,000. Filed Sept. 8. Massey, Lindsay Erin and Amit Morgan Massey, New Albany, Ohio. Seller: Jeffrey Babushkin and Mary Kathleen Dowden, Fairfield. Property: 230 Longmeadow Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,351,000. Filed Sept. 8. Matlock, Tracy Lee, Mamaroneck, New York. Seller: Catherine Bato, Greenwich. Property: 39 Halock Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1,425,000. Filed Sept. 8.

McCue, James, Stamford. Seller: Leonard B. Linnet, Stamford. Property: 9 Maple Tree Ave., Unit F2, Stamford. Amount: $340,000. Filed Sept. 8. McKenna, Margaret A., Fairfield. Seller: Margaret A. McKenna, Fairfield. Property: 333 Old Academy Road, Fairfield. Amount: $N/A. Filed Sept. 8. Murrin, Pamela, Newport, Rhode Island. Seller: Haddon C. Kirk and Jill A. Volpe, Stamford. Property: 24 Ocean Drive West, Stamford. Amount: $1,212,000. Filed Sept. 7. O’Donnell, Robert James and Amy Lichorat O’Donnell. Greenwich. Seller: Richard S. Westover, Stamford. Property: Lot 10, Map 1196, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Sept. 8. Parker, Elizabeth A. and Albert E. Scheer, Greenwich. Seller: Daniela Harris, Riverside. Property: 99 Winthrop Drive, Riverside. Amount: $2,327,000. Filed Sept. 8. Pelecovich, Leslie, Stamford. Seller: Theresa Canale, Stamford. Property: 49 Square Acre Drive, Stamford. Amount: $550,000. Filed Sept. 8. Petcu, Sebastian D., Castaic, California. Seller: William G. Miller, Stamford. Property: 71 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 904, Stamford. Amount: $172,500. Filed Sept. 7. Safaran, Sasan and Ania Paydar, Stamford. Seller: Suzanne Vlahach, Stamford. Property: 29 Clovelly Road, Stamford. Amount: $600,000. Filed Sept. 9. Saran, Archa, Norwalk. Seller: Katherine W. Mills, Stamford. Property: 22 Blackwood Lane, Stamford. Amount: $1,552,200. Filed Sept. 7. Schwartz, Nancy M., Greenwich. Seller: Nancy M. Schwartz, Greenwich. Property: Unit 1B, One Milbank, Greenwich. Amount: $N/A. Filed Sept. 8.

Straw, Michael and Irina Straw, New York, New York. Seller: Rodman K. Tilt III and Christina F. Tilt, Greenwich. Property: 99 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2,025,000. Filed Sept. 8. Tusheva, Olga, Elmwood Park, New Jersey. Seller: Walter Joseph Potter and Mary Jane Potter, Greenwich. Property: Building 10, 9 Whiffletree Way, Silo Hill Condominium, Greenwich. Amount: $645,000. Filed Sept. 8. Vallerie, James Paul and Hannah Vallerie, Easton. Seller: Peter Nikac and Catherine Nikac, Fairfield. Property: 101 Dwight St., Fairfield. Amount: $1,250,000. Filed Sept. 8. Veliz, Herbert and Lilian C. Veliz, Fairfield. Seller: Elaine M. Hofmiller, Fairfield. Property: 34-36 Grace St., Fairfield. Amount: $385,000. Filed Sept. 7. Vignola, Rodrigo, Larchmont, New York. Seller: Shani V. Birch, Stamford. Property: 40 Oenoke Place, Stamford. Amount: $448,000. Filed Sept. 7. Weinstein, Deborah, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Seller: Marsha Millman, Fairfield. Property: 245 Unquowa Road, No. 125, Fairfield. Amount: $320,000. Filed Sept. 9. Young, Matthew Hallam and Aubrey Callear Young, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Robert Ridgely Chew and Meghan Chew, Cos Cob. Property: 20 Ridge Road, Cos Cob. Amount: $1,295,000. Filed Sept. 8. Zalenska, Klaudia and Evan Griswold, Stamford. Seller: Maryalice R. Ryan, Stamford. Property: 24 Verplank Ave., Stamford. Amount: $799,000. Filed Sept. 8. Zhou, Zaihao, Mahwah, New Jersey. Seller: Sharon D. Lewis, Greenwich. Property: 12 Idlewild Manor, Greenwich. Amount: $720,000. Filed Sept. 8.

FORECLOSURES Hines, Eric, et al. Creditor: HSBC Bank USA National Association, Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Property: 293 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. Mortgage Default. Filed Sept. 24. Jean-Jacques, Joachim, et al. Creditor: US Bank Trust National Association, St. Paul, Minnesota. Property: 54 Dann Drive, Stamford. Mortgage Default. Filed Aug. 16.

JUDGMENTS Barreto, Claudio V., Fairfield. $2,545, in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, New York, by Schreiber Law LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 159 Berkeley Road, Fairfield. Filed Oct. 1. Mack, Melissa R., Fairfield. $7,960, in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, New York, by Schreiber Law LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 303 Lancelot Drive, Fairfield. Filed Oct. 1. Manzone, Kelly, Southport. $2,051, in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, New York, by Schreiber Law LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 68 Southport Woods Drive, Southport. Filed Oct. 1.

LIENS Federal Tax Liens Filed Betts Landscaping LLC, P.O. Box, Stamford. $10,744, civil proceeding tax. Filed Sept. 21. Cook, Kitty S., 50 Aiken St., No. 441, Norwalk. $23,237, civil proceeding tax. Filed Sept. 10.

Lopez Bermeo, Byron, 46 Taylor Ave., Apt. 2, Norwalk. $35,946, civil proceeding tax. Filed Sept. 10. McGuire-Hann, K A and Derek J. Hann, 48 Great Oak Farm Road, Monroe. $192,100, civil proceeding tax. Filed Sept. 10. Meany, James W., 203 Skyline Lane, Stamford. $6,030, civil proceeding tax. Filed Oct. 14. Murphy, Harry D. and Bridgette Murphy, 40 Holiday Road, Fairfield. $5,678, civil proceeding tax. Filed Sept. 8. Patton Gregory W., 257 Greyrock Place, No. 2A, Stamford. $5,456, civil proceeding tax. Filed Sept. 30. Rifkin, Judith C. and Mark C. Rifkin, 39 Maple Tree Ave., Unit 17, Stamford. $337,021, civil proceeding tax. Filed Oct. 14. Shamsi, Joshua and Angela Shamsi, 82 Erskine Road, Stamford. $83,253, civil proceeding tax. Filed Oct. 14.

MORTGAGES Adamo, David, Stamford, by Marlene E. Macauda. Lender: First Republic Bank, 111 Pine St., San Francisco, California. Property: 25 Forest St., Unit 12 D, Stamford. Amount: $259,000. Filed Sept. 3. Adams, Joan M., Fairfield, by Antonio Faretta. Lender: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd., Dallas, Texas. Property: 1728 Bronson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $137,600. Filed Aug. 31. Azar, Samak and Tania Fabiani, Greenwich, by Jeremy E. Kaye. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 61 Lower Cross Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3,850,000. Filed Sept. 1.

Esquivel, Juan Manuel, 43 Dale St., Stamford. $11,324, civil proceeding tax. Filed Sept. 21.

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Facts & Figures Belfield, Cameron and Kristen Belfield, Fairfield, by Melissa A. Therp. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 81 Taunton Road, Fairfield. Amount: $520,664. Filed Sept. 1. Dunphy, Kevin M. and Joanna Cella, Old Greenwich. by Erin Spiess Chang. Lender: Citibank NA, 1000 Technology Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri. Property: 11 Fairgreen Lane, Old Greenwich. Amount: $2,280,000. Filed Sept. 2. Eisenberg, Joshua and Megan Eisenberg, Greenwich, by Tom S. Ward Jr. Lender: First Republic Bank, 111 Pine St., San Francisco, California. Property: 425 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2,925,000. Filed Sept. 2. Falconer, Scott A. and Diane C. Falconer, Greenwich, by Clare Bolduc. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, 101 N. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Property: 2 Carriage Road, Cos Cob. Amount: $1,610,000. Filed Aug. 31.

Likvornik, Aleksey and Yulia Likvornik, Stamford, by Mark Sank. Lender: Newrez LLC, 1100 Virginia Drive, Suite 125, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Property: 30 Glenbrook Road, Unit 5H, Stamford. Amount: $111,000. Filed Sept. 2. Manashel, Susan C., Stamford, by Jeffrey G. Lane. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 41 Dale Place, Stamford. Amount: $458,400. Filed Aug. 30. Narula, Tarun, Stamford, by Samuel O. Bush. Lender: M&T Bank, 1 M&T Plaza, Buffalo, New York. Property: 51 Cold Spring Road, Stamford. Amount: $318,750. Filed Sept. 1. Nilsson, Peter and Maria Paart, Greenwich, by Clare Bolduc. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, 101 N. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Property: 78 Florence Road, Riverside. Amount: $730,000. Filed Aug. 30.

Giacomo, M. Theresa, Greenwich, by James Kavanagh. Lender: William Raveis Mortgage LLC, 7 Trap Falls Road, Shelton. Property: 21 West Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $670,000. Filed Aug. 30.

Pechkis, David C. and Tracy A. Pechkis, Fairfield, by Scott Rogalski. Lender: Bank of America NA, 101 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 172 Nichols St., Fairfield. Amount: $201,300. Filed Aug. 31.

Ivanov, Ivaylo V., Stamford, by Jerome Pagter. Lender: Garden State Home Loans Inc., 2091 Springdale Road, Suite 16, Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Property: 16 Lindstrom Road, Apt. 6. Stamford. Amount: $240,000. Filed Sept. 2.

Plock, Justin and Kristen Plock, Fairfield, by Robert G. Walker. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, 6850 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio. Property: 5 Evelyn St., Southport. Amount: $660,000. Filed Aug. 31.

Lawson, Laura and Joshua Medina, Fairfield, by Donald E. Wetmore. Lender: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd., Dallas, Texas. Property: 88 Edgewood Place, Fairfield. Amount: $324,814. Filed Sept. 1.

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Rampino, John P. and Marie Rampino, Stamford, by Nicola Corea. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 22 Country Club Road, Stamford. Amount: $589,500. Filed Aug. 30.

Walker, Ross S. and Cathleen D. Walker, Greenwich, by Fany Siranaula. Lender: National Banking Association, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 25 Hettiefred Road, Greenwich. Amount: $150,000. Filed Sept. 1.

Zibilich, Nathan and Christine Zibilich, Greenwich, by Morris L. Barocas. Lender: Bank of America NA, 101 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 150 Porchuck Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2,000,000. Filed Aug. 31.

Renzulli-Schiro, Emilia, Greenwich, by Casey M. O’Donnell. Lender: Total Mortgage Services LLC, 185 Plains Road, Milford. Property: 8 Armonk St., Greenwich. Amount: $400,000. Filed Aug. 30.

Weissman, Gail, Fairfield, by Aaron Charney. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 34 Southport Woods Drive, Southport. Amount: $170,846. Filed Sept. 1.

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Sauers, Robert J. and Eleanor W. Sauers, Fairfield, by Robert B. Bellitto Jr. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 81 Brookview Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $125,800. Filed Sept. 1. Skeadas, Nicholas, Greenwich, by Karen Silpot. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, 850 Main St., Bridgeport. Property: 533 River Road, Cos Cob. Amount: $260,000. Filed Sept. 2. Thomas, Gertrude E., Stamford, by David H. Dworski. Lender: PHH Mortgage Corp., 1 Mortgage Way, Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Property: 99 Lawn Ave., Stamford. Amount: $229,000. Filed Sept. 3. Thomas, Lukas J., Fairfield, by Ryan P. Kelly. Lender: Filo Mortgage LLC, 500 Office Center Drive, Suite 400, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Property: 1230 Merritt St., Fairfield. Amount: $412,500. Filed Aug. 30. Volpe, Peter J. and Amanda Volpe, Fairfield, by Jeffrey G. Lane. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 1058 Unquowa Road, Fairfield. Amount: $308,545. Filed Aug. 30.

Whelan, Amanda Stark and Trever James Carr, Stamford, by Andrew S. Gale. Lender: NBKC Bank, 8320 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, Missouri. Property: 662 W. Hill Road, Stamford. Amount: $567,000. Filed Aug. 31. Williams, Mary S., Stamford, by Douglas Seltzer. Lender: Citibank NA, 1000 Technology Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri. Property: 892 Shippan Ave., Unit A, Stamford. Amount: $134,000. Filed Sept. 1. Wolk, Dawn and Jay Wolk, Fairfield, by Melissa A. Therp. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 1157 Stratfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $322,000. Filed Aug. 30. Zalis, Joseph I. and Lauren M. Zalis, Stamford, by David J. Rucci. Lender: USAlliance Federal Credit Union, 300 Apollo Drive, Chelmsford, Maryland. Property: 31 Chesterfield Road, Stamford. Amount: $1,280,000. Filed Aug. 31.

Burn’s Tavern Golf, 60 Hamilton Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Grainne Smith-Carroll. Filed Sept. 1.

Nude Beauty, 515 West Ave., Norwalk 06850, c/o Pamela Frias. Filed Sept. 17. O. Moreno Services, 86 Highview Ave., No. 3, Stamford 06907, c/o Odette A. Moreno Caballero. Filed Sept. 2. Poppy Cleaning LLC, 29 Avenue East, Norwalk 06854, c/o Nelis Rodriguez. Filed Sept. 27.

Capital Home Protection, 812 Norwood St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, c/o Andrew Hillin. Filed Sept. 27.

Refinery Itagui LLC, 33 Halpin Ave., Stamford 06905, c/o Jonathan Estrada. Filed Sept. 1.

Cranbury Shopping Center, 10 Chestnut Hill Road, Norwalk 06851, c/o Mary Lou Esposito. Filed Sept. 27.

Smokin’ Wise Guys B.B.Q., 207 Strawberry Hill Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Agazio Dimasi. Filed Sept. 27.

DMV Small Business Network, 172 Montauk Lane, Stamford 06902, c/o Alan Lane. Filed Sept. 1.

Tabu, 515 West Ave., Norwalk 06850, c/o Alexa Guastella. Filed Sept. 27.

Elina Swim & Sportswear, 189Bedford St., Stamford 06901, c/o Arnaldo Andres Duarte. Filed Sept. 2.

Villalva Upholstery, 8 Trinity Place, Norwalk 06850, c/o Ricardo Toribio Villalva. Filed Sept. 27.

KRG Cleaning Service, 46 Grandview Ave., Norwalk 06850, c/o Karen A. Morley. Filed Sept. 27. Marble Restoration, 92 Cedar St., Unit E7, Norwalk 06854, c/o Fernando Vado. Filed Sept. 17. Nago Transport Events, 445 Hope St., Apt. 11, Stamford 06906, c/o Rosemond. Filed Sept. 2. Nora For Norwalk, 89 Soundview Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Mary Ellen Flaherty Ludwig. Filed Sept. 17.

PATENTS Drive system arrangement for rotorcraft. Patent no. 11,148,822 issued to Mark Alber, et al. Assigned to Sikorsky, Stratford.

LEGAL NOTICES The Catchy Games LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 8/9/2021. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 329 Saint John Ave., Yonkers, NY 10704. General Purpose #62943 C & S Gizzo Realty 9 Oak Street LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 8/11/2021. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Gaetano A. Gizszo, 173 Underhill Ave., West Harrison, NY 10604. General Purpose #62944 Notice of Formation of GET LIT CANDLES LLC, a domestic, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 09/08/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 57 ROOSEVELT DR, BEDFORD HILLS, NY 10507. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #62954 Green Deal Recycling, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 9/2/2021. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 150 Old Mamaroneck Rd., White Plains, NY 10605. General Purpose #62955 Notice of formation of Panoply Properties, LLC, a domestic LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/9/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Panoply Properties, LLC 4024 Avenue U - 2nd. Fl. Brooklyn NY 11234. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #62957 Notice of Formation of HJC Consulting, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on May 27, 2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 163 Old Colony Road, Hartsdale, NY 10430. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #62958

1st Step Pros LLC. Art. Of org. Filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on 11/17/2020. Office: Clark County. NSS Designated as registered agent of 1st Step Pros LLC upon whom process against it may be served. NSS shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 980 Broadway #322, Thornwood, NY,10594. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Cert. of authority to conduct business in NYS Filed with NYSDS on 6/10/2021. Office: Albany county, NY 12231-0001. #62959 Augie’s Stone Restoration LLC. Filed 5/5/21 Office: †Westchester†Co.†SSNY †designated as agent for process & shall mail to:†7 Heritage Hills - B, Somers, NY 10589†Purpose:†All lawful #62961 Notice of Formation of GDR Films, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/3/21. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Greg Di Roma, 1314 Washington St, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #62963 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (LLCî). Name: 45 Harrison LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNYî) on September 16, 2021. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to c/o Macquesten Development, LLC, 438 Fifth Avenue, Suite 100, Pelham, New York 10803. Purpose/ character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #62964 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (LLCî). Name: 45 Harrison Managers LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNYî) on September 16, 2021. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to c/o MacQuesten Development, LLC, 438 Fifth Avenue, Suite 100, Pelham, New York 10803. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #62965

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (LLCî). Name: RDC Cortland Holdings LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNYî) on September 13, 2021. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to RDC Cortland Holdings LLC, 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #62966 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (LLCî). Name: RDC Cortland Holdings Manager LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNYî) on September 13, 2021. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to RDC Cortland Holdings Manager LLC, 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #62967 Notice of formation of Blossom Belles, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 7/13/21. Offc.Westchester Cty. SSNY desg. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 177A E Main Street, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62970 Dr. Guglielmi Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery PLLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/9/21, duration Perpetual. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to The PLLC, 82 Lakeshore Dr., Eastchester, NY 10907. Purpose: To practice the profession of Dentistry. #62973 Ludensol Detailing LLC. Filed 7/28/21 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 714 Saw Mill River Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Purpose: All lawful #62974

Notice of Formation of Marin R Food Distribution LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/22/21. 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, 35 Hillandale Ave, White Plains, NY 10603. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62975 Notice of Formation of Ashley Alice Beauty, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 6/14/21. 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, 226 Sherman Ave., Hawthorne, NY 10532. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62979 NewMark Focus Solutions LLC Art. of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State on October 1, 2021. Office located in WESTCHESTER COUNTY. Secy. Of State designated as agent upon which process may be served. Secy. Of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him/her to: 3080 Weston Lane Yorktown Hts., NY 10598 (the LLCís primary business location). LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. #62982 NAF LINDEN LLC. Filed 10/1/2020. Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 1274 49TH STREET, 14, BROOKLYN, NY 11219. Purpose: General. #62983 Model Elevator LLC. Filed 7/13/21 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 56 Sagamore Rd, Suite 2B, Bronxville, NY 10708 Purpose: All lawful #62984 1011 & 1013 Adee Avenue LLC. Filed 3/18/21 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 35 Overhill Rd, New Rochelle, NY 10804 Purpose: All lawful #62985 Cathy Migden Real Estate LLC. Filed 8/19/21 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 21 Croton Lake Rd, Unit 23, Katonah, NY 10536 Purpose: All lawful #62986

Mepa Capital LLC Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/30/2021.Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC. Meiliana Paldino 201 Maple Ave Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #62988 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: 319 CONNECTICUT LLC (LLCî). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) on October 8, 2021. NY office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to 319 Connecticut LLC, c/o CityLight Realty One LLC, 66 Palmer Avenue, Suite 33B, Bronxville New York 10708. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #62989

Notice of Formation of ACM General Contracting LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on October 9, 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: c/o Anthony A Custodio Marte, 1975 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor NY 10567. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62990 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). NAME: E. D 15, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/23/21. Office location: Westchester County. Kristen N. Gizzi, Esq. has been designated as Agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without the State to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the Company served upon him or her is: 201 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers NY 10701. The Company was formed for any lawful business purpose or purposes permitted under the NY LLC Act. #62991

Notice of Formation of LLC. Technostrobe Offshore Solutions, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/15/2021. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served and SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at c/o United Corporate Services, Inc., 10 Bank Street, Suite 560, White Plains, New York 10606. Purpose: any business permitted under law. #62993 Mepa Consulting LLC Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/30/2021.Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC. Meiliana Paldino 201 Maple Ave Mamaroneck , NY 10543 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #62995 Gill Gross Media LLC Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/05/2021. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, LEGALCORP SOLUTIONS 11 BROADWAY SUITE 615 NEW YORK, NY 10004 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #62996

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, November 18, 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 D264626, PIN 815517, FA Proj Z0E1-8155-173, Rockland Co., 2.1 Miles of Asphalt Milling & Paving on Route 304 in the Towns of Orangetown & Clarkstown, No Plans, Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $200,000.00), Goals: DBE: 10.00% D264636, PIN 881552, FA Proj Z0E1-8815-523, Westchester Co., 12.4 Miles of Asphalt Milling & Paving on Rte 9A & Yonkers Ave in Town of Greenburgh, Village of Hastings-on-Hudson & City of Yonkers, Night Time Work, No Plans, Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $375,000.00), Goals: DBE: 10.00% D264658, PIN SWZE21, Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, Westchester Cos., Work Zone Traffic Control for Project Development Activities Throughout Region 8., No Plans, Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $10,000.00), Goals: MBE: 5.00%, WBE: 10.00%, SDVOB: 6.00%

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PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO EMPLOYEES DURING COVID-19 RECOVERY You need to make sure that they’re healthy and you need to make sure that there’s a sense that you as an employer have their best interests at heart. However, you will find there are circumstances with the potential for employer liability. There are quite a few State, Federal and NYC employment laws you need to be very sensitive to in terms of whether you can compel somebody to come to work…” (Excerpted from the Westchester County Business Journal, Aug. 3.)

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