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REGIONAL BUSINESS LEADERS HONORED AT WESTFAIR’S C-SUITE AWARDS

BY JUSTIN MCGOWN jmcgown@westfairinc.com

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ome of the most influential and innovative business leaders across Westchester and Fairfield counties gathered at the Stamford Hotel on Oct. 27 for recognition in Westfair Communications’ 2022 C-Suite Awards.

The honorees were selected from nominations by judges Bud Hammer and Victor Petenkemani. Hammer is the president and general manager of Atlantic Westchester, an award-winning commercial and industrial HVAC business in Bedford Hills since he was unable to attend the ceremony, Petenkemani, the associate dean of the Mercy College School of Business, served as the sole master of ceremonies.

“There were two primary criteria that we used,” Petenkemani said in explaining the process he and Hammer employed to select the winner. “One, whether the nominee is a self-starter. What does that mean? Defying the odds, overcoming personal, industry, and business adversities to achieve organizational goals.”

Petenkemani noted this criterion was the summation of several factors. The judges wanted to see the candidates display the ability to problem solve within their available resources, improve organizational effectiveness, and have a unique background for the industry they work in. Candidates were also judged on their leadership style, innovation and creativity alongside effective communication.

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BJ’s plans more in brick and mortar after Greenburgh opening

BY PETER KATZ Pkatz@westfairinc.com

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or BJ’s Wholesale Club based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the opening of its new store in Greenburgh is one more in a series of steps being taken to expand its brick-and-mortar presence even in the face of increased internet shopping by consumers. BJ’s began in New England in 1984.

“This has been a huge opportunity because we’ve been looking to get into this area for awhile,” Peter Frangle, BJ’s vice president for corporate communications told the Business Journals. “We now have 232 clubs in the chain and we’re looking to open three

more before the end of the calendar year. We will have opened 10 this year. We’re looking to do the same next year.”

The new Greenburgh store is at 399 Tarrytown Road in the Crossroads Shopping Center. BJ’s occupies the same approximately 90,000-square-feet footprint as had been used previously by Kmart and Caldor. The store brings 150 new jobs to Greenburgh.

“We’re offering more than what those stores offered when they were here,” Frangle said. “This is a great footprint, a great area. We were able to stay within the space that was offered to us. We understand that there are hardworking families here

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Preparing Bridgeport’s leaders for tomorrow

BY JUSTIN MCGOWN

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or the past 34 years, the Leadership Greater Bridgeport (LGB) program operated by the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) has brought together students from across the region and provided them with the training, the networking and the information they need to succeed in business and within conditions unique to the area. The students have been a mix of representatives from established area institutions, local entrepreneurs looking to develop themselves and new arrivals to the area seeking a deeper understanding of their new home.

LGB students tour the city, attend lectures and have conversations with experts in a wide range of fields and aspects of business. They are encouraged to form bonds with both program members and their instructors.

Each class also performs a service project for a local nonprofit.

The program has proven highly successful and many of its graduates have gone on to successful careers, including several current leaders of the BRBC. Dan Onofrio, the BRBC’s president and CEO, was a member of Class 30 and he viewed the LGB program as core to the Business Council’s continued success.

“Our general mission at the BRBC is really to grow our economy and create jobs, but a big part of that is also attracting and retaining our businesses,” Onofrio said. “In order for them to do that successfully it oftentimes comes down to talent. We hear a lot of discussion around workforce development, especially nowadays and currently in Connecticut if we hired every unemployed person, we still wouldn’t have enough bodies here.”

According to Onofrio, the demand for people who can manage, lead, delegate, and innovate is essential for the local economy.

“We’ve got 170 [manufacturers] right here in Bridgeport,” he said. “A program like Leadership

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Greater Bridgeport gets you exposed to all of those various industries and sectors.”

John Chamberlain, the grants and fundraising strategist for Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, is a current member of the LGB board. He is a graduate of LGB Class 29, having signed up for the leadership program after moving to the city to take up his current role.

Chamberlain recounted some of the people he met through LGB who are now in prominent positions of authority.

“In that group of classmates I worked with, some were from Bridgeport Hospital, one worked for People’s United — now M&T Bank — and one of them was the head of the Downtown Merchants Association at the time,” he said.

“It connected me with groups around or in Bridgeport.”

Connections that Chamberlain made through the class led to the

zoo entering a partnership with the Green Village Initiative to develop programming featuring farm animals.

“We had folks from their organization talking about farming and gardening, growing fresh healthy food and why it’s so important. It also had a nice urban angle of talking about food justice and access to clean food,” he added. “So much of that content was really different than what we may have necessarily offered previously at the zoo.

I feel like it really had origins in that leadership year and the connections that put together for me.”

Natalie Pryce, also a graduate of Class 29, is currently a consultant for the BRBC leadership programs, including LGB, the Women’s Leadership Network and the Young Professionals Network. A Bridgeport native, she counts herself among those

who have had their entrepreneurial approach and business acumen taken to the next level

by LGB. “Covid has shown us that you never stop learning,” she said. “You always have to be learning, and now this leadership program can leverage this new world of learning to be a catalyst for that.”

The upcoming Class 34 will mark a return to a fully in-person format for LGB, but according to Pryce the future might see smaller sections of the program or additional offerings offered in Zoom or webinar formats to improve access.

“I believe that going through leadership Greater Bridgeport allowed you to have access to the economic development that’s happening in our region, as well as have access to the people that are making those changes,” she said.

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Dr. Harvinder S. Sandhu takes the reins at Stamford Hospital’s orthopedics department

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n Nov. 1, Dr. Harvinder S. Sandhu became chairman of the department of orthopedics at Stamford Hospital after serving as co-chief emeritus of the spine service at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York.

The crossover from HSS to Stamford Hospital was not difficult for Sandhu, as the two organizations have been collaborating since 2017 in HSS Orthopedics with Stamford Health, which offers musculoskeletal care and services for joint replacement, spine and sports medicine.

In an interview with the Business Journals, Sandhu identified the priority of his job as the need to “improve access to our care for the communities, not only here in Stamford and Greenwich, but as we go further up north into Connecticut, Westport, Hartford and as far as Danbury.”

He added that “we can certain-

ly develop a center of excellence that can attract people throughout southern Connecticut and even parts of upstate New York.”

Before joining HSS in 1997, Sandhu was chief of the spinal surgery service at UCLA. In addition, he has authored or co-authored well over 100 articles published in peer-reviewed journals and has received research awards from the North American Spine Society, the Orthopaedic Research Society and the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, including the prestigious Volvo Award in Spinal Research.

His new job will be on the fifth floor of Stamford Hospital, which is dedicated to HSS Orthopedics with Stamford Health. There are six operating rooms and a rehabilitation gym at this site, which employs 50 staff members, including approximately 20 surgeons.

HSS Orthopedics with Stamford Health’s approach to providing musculoskeletal care begins with a methodology steeped in

analysis and protocol, which has been developed and iterated upon over years and years of review and refinement physicians’ collaboration.

“The only way that you can continue to improve your methods,” Sandhu said, “is to monitor it, evaluate it and make those changes. We’ve developed these protocols over the years that are not easy to do.”

This dedication to analysis and continual improvement to protocol has attracted the attention of surgeons from around the country and world, who travel to HSS to learn from its physicians and see their procedures in action.

“They take notes, they’re very observant and they go back to their institutions and begin to adopt the same things,” Sandhu said. “We watch many of the other institutions begin to sort of copy or adopt the way we do things. It’s our way of validating that our approach is the right approach.”

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Dr. Harvinder S. Sandhu, chairman of the department of orthopedics at HSS Orthopedics with Stamford Health. Photo by Edward Arriaza.

Sandhu said that he will ensure patients were aware they have access to the same world-renowned care in Stamford Hospital as they do in New York City, and so will be spending more time with physician colleagues in primary care.

“Patients trust their primary care doctors for referrals, for advice,” Sandhu said. “The more they know about what we can provide, the more likely they are to say, ‘Hey, you can have world-class care right here in Connecticut.’”

Under Sandhu’s tenure, the collaboration will continue its analytical approach, but with an eye for increasing the amount of data collection of patients, and in more efficient and objective ways. Wearable technology such as Fitbits would help facilitate this, according to Sandhu, as they allow for more

objective information and analysis.

“In one of the clinical trials, we’re actually giving (patients) a watch that they’re going to wear for three months, so they don’t even have to go out and buy one,” Sandhu said. “It’s specifically designed by us and measures all the things we want to measure.”

Sandhu will also strive to continue HSS’s reputation and role as a learning and teaching center, but now with an emphasis on robots and other technology.

“I would like Stamford Hospital to be a teaching center as well for a lot of this technology,” he said.

“We have a large community of surgeons in the Northeast and it would be very easy for them to come down to Stamford, watch how we do it, we can teach them, we’re happy to share some of our best practices with them.”

SoNo Collection and Norwalk Art Space premiere ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’

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“Gathering” by Iyaba Ibo Mandingo. Courtesy of the Norwalk Art Space.

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he SoNo Collection and The Norwalk Art Space are now presenting their third art installation, “Where Do We Go From Here?”

The installation highlights the creative output of artist/poet/ performer Iyaba Ibo Mandingo and composer/vocalist/producer Heshima Moja. The show also features work by invited artists Greg Aime, Jean Benoit, Meighan Morrison, David Sepulveda and Zane St. Juste.

“The question, ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’, arose from a conversation between Heshima and me while working on the beginnings of this performance piece amid the global pandem-

ic,” said Mandingo. “Reflecting on the times, from the 24-month lockdown to the Jan. 6th uprising, the question ‘what happens now?’ naturally surfaced. I immediately felt the duty as an artist to explore that question, knowing that the things I would find would be both pessimistic, as well as optimistic and hopeful and dire. As people on this planet, coming out of the collective ‘go to your room’ edict from Mother Nature, I think it’s time for us to begin addressing this question.”

The installation can be viewed in the SoNo Collection’s M&T Bank Magnificent Room on the second level of the mall at 100 N. Water St. in Norwalk. “Where Do We Go From Here?” will be on display through Dec. 8.

TAX PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS FOR 2022

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New park opened at development on former GM site

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dge-on-Hudson, the mixed-use development at the former General Motors plant site along the Hudson River in Sleepy Hollow, today formally dedicated to the village of Sleepy Hollow a new waterfront park. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to open the park, which is now owned by the village.

The master developers of Edge-onHudson are Biddle Real Estate Ventures and PCD Development LLC. Edge-on-Hudson is set to include 1,177 units of housing; a 140room boutique hotel; 135,000 square feet of retail space; 35,000 square feet of office space; and more than 16 acres of parkland. More than 240 of the residential units already are occupied.

The RiverWalk park was designed by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects and allows visitors to stroll along the waterfront from River Street in Sleepy Hollow as far north as the historic 1883 lighthouse known both as Tarrytown Light and Kingsland Point Light. Next year, construction is expected to begin on a permanent extension north to Kingsland Point Park.

A temporary path from the Sleepy Hollow RiverWalk at Edge-on-Hudson to Kingsland Point Park has been established in the

meantime.

“This is truly a historic moment for residents of the village of Sleepy Hollow who have not had access to this section of the Hudson River shoreline for more than 100 years,” Sleepy Hollow’s Mayor Ken Wray said. “We look forward to sharing this new gem with nearby communities and visitors to the region.”

The park’s cost is reported as $2 million and was paid for in part with a $500,000 Market New York grant from Empire State Development and I LOVE NY/New York State’s Division of Tourism, that was awarded through a Regional Economic Development Council initiative.

Peter Chavkin, founder of Biddle Real Estate Ventures, said, “We’re so pleased to open this new park ahead of the original timeline envisioned for the project. We’re grateful to New York state for supporting the construction of the RiverWalk, and for the village of Sleepy Hollow’s participation in planning, allowing us to accelerate its completion.”

Jonathan Stein, founder of PCD Development, characterized the park as “a treasured amenity not only for residents of Edge-on-Hudson, but for residents in Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County and surrounding communities, as well as for visitors from New York City and beyond.”

Now that autumn is in full swing and a new year is quickly approaching, it is important for companies to turn their attention to the strategies available to help reduce and defer their 2022 taxes. Being proactive in projecting what your company’s 2022 tax picture looks like, understanding what options are available to reduce or defer taxes, and assessing the impact of the decisions made in 2022 allows for informed decision making and impactful planning for 2023.

Bonus depreciation and Section 179 depreciation Under the rules of bonus depreciation in 2022, a company can expense 100% of qualified property placed in service. Generally, qualified property includes depreciable assets with a recovery period of 20 years or less.such as computer equipment, machinery, and qualified leasehold improvements. The amount of bonus depreciation after 2022 will be reduced by 20% per year through 2026 and will completely phase out in 2027.

As a permanent part of the tax code, Section 179 depreciation is another option where a company can expense up to $1,080,000 in qualified assets subject to phase-out when total capital purchases exceed $2,700,000. Unlike bonus depreciation, Section 179 depreciation can neither create nor increase a loss for a company. Any amount of Section 179 depreciation that increases or creates a loss is disallowed and is carried forward to subsequent years when it can potentially be utilized. It is important to note that the provisions for bonus depreciation and Section 179 depreciation fall under federal laws and most state and local laws modify or reduce the amount of accelerated depreciation that can be claimed in the initial tax year the assets are placed in service.

State pass-through entity tax deductions The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has approved an allowable federal deduction for state pass-through entity taxes. This allows states to establish programs that accommodate the shifting of state income tax obligations from the individual to the entity. Companies should now consider making any necessary elections and payments to obtain a federal tax deduction on their 2022 returns for state pass-through entity taxes. As each state’s programs have their own nuances, careful consideration should be made, and consultation sought to eliminate any unintended consequences.

Research and development and empowerment zone tax credits Depending on a company’s industry and where it operates, there are various federal tax credits available. One of the most widely used and significant credits is the research and development credit, whereby a company receives a federal tax credit for increasing its research and development expenditures related to the design, development or improvement of products, processes, techniques, formulas, or software. Another federal credit is the empowerment zone employment credit, whereby companies can generate a federal tax credit based on a percentage of wages paid in designated qualified empowerment zones which are distressed urban and rural areas that are in need of revitalization.

Prepayment of expenses and deferral of income For companies who file their tax returns on a cash basis, there are some year-end strategies that can help to defer taxes. Prepaying 2023 expenses, such as rent and health insurance, in 2022 and deferring revenue into 2023 is one commonly used strategy.

For companies that file their taxes on an accrual basis there could be an opportunity to make an accounting change to go from accrual to cash basis reporting, allowing for greater flexibility at year-end. If eligible to do so, the election to change from accrual to cash basis tax reporting can be made up to the extended due date of the return. Companies are generally eligible to file their tax returns on a cash basis if they are either a qualified personal service corporation or have average gross receipts less than $26 million and don’t

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Jeff Stuart have activities surrounding the production, purchase or selling of inventory. As an added benefit of making the change, a company can recognize any positive tax benefit in the year of change and any negative tax detriment ratably over a four-year period. The approval of this elected change is automatic, assuming the company is eligible. Companies that are in industries where their cash flow generally have low receivables and high payables will typically benefit from using cash basis for their tax reporting.

Establishment of a retirement plan If a company does not have an existing qualified retirement plan, they might consider establishing one before 2023. In doing so, the company will get the benefit of making a tax-deductible contribution, which can be made up to the due date or extended due date of their return. In addition, there is a potential for small employers to receive tax credits for the plan’s start-up costs and the non-tax benefit of using the plan to attract and retain employees. Startup costs include set up, administration of the plan, and costs associated with educating employees about the benefits. Plan startup credits are subject to certain qualifications, but a company could qualify up to 50% of the plan’s startup costs up to a maximum federal credit of $5,000 for three years, for a maximum credit of $15,000.

How Citrin Cooperman can help As tax laws are continuously changing, it is critical to be well informed and thoroughly prepared before the beginning of each new year. Citrin Cooperman’s professionals are here to help guide you through changing tax laws so that you can focus on what counts. If you have any questions on the opportunities presented in this article or would like further information about tax planning strategies, please reach out to Jeff Stuart at jstuart@citrincooperman.com.

About the Author Jeff Stuart is a partner who provides a mix of audit, accounting, and tax compliance services to closely held businesses. Jeff ’s industry expertise includes construction, real estate, manufacturing, and architectural and engineering firms as well as employee benefit plans About Citrin Cooperman “Citrin Cooperman” is the brand under which Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP, a licensed independent CPA firm, and Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC serve clients’ business needs. The two firms operate as separate legal entities in an alternative practice structure. Citrin Cooperman is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms. Clients are in all business sectors and leverage a complete menu of service offerings. The entities include more than 340 partners and over 1,900 employees across the U.S.

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A glimpse of clean energy’s future docks in Bridgeport

BY JUSTIN MCGOWN jmcgown@westfairinc.com

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he L/B Jill docked in Bridgeport at the beginning of November, offering residents and passersby a chance to take in a unique vessel, which will play an important role in the construction of the South Fork Wind Farm off the coast of Long Island.

The L/B stands for “lift boat,” a class of vessel with the ability to deploy “legs” that will lift the body of the boat out of the water and provide crews both with accommodations and a stable work platform from which they can work while constructing the tristate area’s first major offshore wind turbine project. The hull will be suspended 15 feet to 20 feet in the air above the surface of the water, avoiding waves and instability. Measured from the seafloor to the top of its leg housing, the Jill will stand at 335 feet tall — a greater height than the Statue of Liberty.

Once completed, the South Fork Wind Farm will serve as the central component in a project providing the Eversource power grid with an additional 130 megawatts of power, enough to power 70,000 homes. It will be paired with several energy storage facilities and transmission improvements on Long Island.

This marks the first of several joint projects between Eversource Energy and Ørsted, formerly known as Danish Oil and Natural

Gas but now known for its wind energy projects.

When it is in place, the Jill will work in concert with teams on the shore near Wainscott Beach to drill a path for the cable that will transmit the power from turbines to the grid. The “dinner-plat-sized” cable will be 80 feet below ground, keeping it protected from most weather events and keeping the amount of disruption both on shore and at sea to an absolute minimum.

“This project was chosen as a result of competitive solicitation,” said Jennifer Garvey the head of New York market strategy at Ørsted. “This was found to be the most cost-effective way to address the power supply needs of the Long Island Power Authority.”

While the bulk of the power will be used locally, it could also help meet overall demand and will help meet energy needs across the grid.

“Once power hits the grid it flows where it’s needed,” Garvey said. “You’re getting a glimpse of the work-horses that will be part of this story.”

According to Garvey, the techniques being employed to set up the South Fork project will likely see increased use all along the Atlantic coast as more windfarms are established. The Jill and her sister ships may well become a common site in the future.

“This is really a glimpse into the future for our other two projects, both Revolution and Sunrise when we are going to be using a simi-

The L/B Jil. Photo courtesy Seacor Marine Holdings.

lar technology,” said Ray Collins, government affairs and community relations manager for offshore wind at Eversource Energy.

Collins noted the Jill or similar vessels will also be in the area for both the Revolution Wind Farm and the larger Sunrise Wind Farm. Revolution will provide power to Connecticut and Rhode Island while Sunrise will help New York achieve its clean energy

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and we’re excited to serve them.”

Frangle said that BJ’s house brand, Berkley Jensen in general offers products that are 25% to 30% less expensive than comparable national brand products. BJ’s has another house brand, Wellsley Farms, used for food items, including organic products.

Frangle said that there’s a place for both brick and mortar and online in the wholesale club field. He said that BJ’s is pushing into the Midwest with physical clubs now

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operating in Ohio and Michigan and one that opened in Indiana a few weeks ago.

In addition to operating club stores BJ’s sells gasoline at 160 BJ’s Gas locations. They currently are trying to arrange for gasoline sales in Greenburgh, which likely would have to take place at a different location from the main store.

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where we can offer our value proposition,” Frangle said. “As we move west we’re educating those communities in what we can offer them. We’ve upped our game in the digital space. We have our online offerings with BJ’s apps. In the stores, people can scan with their phones, use our express bay, checkout without even having to touch a register. We do have curb pickup. We also have delivery. We understand that the game has changed and we want to be able to serve our members with convenience and shop the way that they want to shop.”

Frangle said that they have been finding that people who have a good experience shopping with BJ’s online will want to come into the club for in-person shopping.

“Our members are seeing value in what we have to offer,” Frangle said. “They’re excited about it. We offer a lot more in selection than our competitors do. Serving our members is our mission and we want to make it more than just a shopping experience for them. We want to be part of this

goals.

The Jill is expected to spend around two weeks at Barnum Pier in downtown Bridgeport, taking on crew and equipment.

After it has traveled the more than 100 miles south to the future site of the seven turbines that will make up the wind farm, the Jill will be served by the Brave a tender ship which will make twice weekly trips to Bridgeport.

community, Greenburgh.”

BJ’s second quarter financials showed 22.2% growth of the company’s total revenues for the second quarter of this year compared with the second quarter last year, a change from $4.1 billion to $5.1 billion. Third quarter results were due to be released later in November. Net income was up 27% from $110.9 million in the second quarter of 2021 to $141 million in the second quarter of 2022.

In its last annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in May of this year, BJ’s reported having more than six million members each paying $55 or $110 as an annual membership fee, depending on the level of features the customer wants. Membership fees totaled $360.9 million in fiscal year 2021. BJ’s reported that its two private label brands brought in more than $3 billion in annual sales.

Total revenues for Fiscal Year 2021 were $16.7 billion compared with $15.4 billion the year before. Net income was $426.6 million in Fiscal Year 2021 compared with $4221 million in Fiscal Year 2020.

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Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut opens in Greenwich

BY GEORGETTE GOUVEIA ggouveia@westfairinc.com

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ith recent reports on a shortage of pediatric beds, due to cost effectiveness, and on a distaste among some doctors for disabled patients gaining national attention, heart surgeon Robert E. Michler, M.D., has only one word for patients — “welcome.”

“We are all about service and unparalleled care for our friends in Fairfield, Westchester and beyond,” he said.

The “we” he’s referring to are the eight physicians, himself as director included, who make up Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut, an affiliate of Montefiore Einstein that opened Oct. 1 at 1455 E. Putnam Ave. in Greenwich, across from the Hyatt Regency Greenwich. The location of what he described as a “well-appointed, elegant office” is no coincidence.

“For decades I have been caring for patients from Fairfield and Westchester and hearing about their specific needs,” said Michler, who is surgeon-in-chief of Montefiore Einstein, professor and chair of its Department of Surgery and Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery and director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Program at White Plains Hospital.

He knew eight or nine surgeons in other disciplines who were doing the same thing. So why not have one location, he thought, where patients can see them before and after their surgeries at one of the 11 Montefiore hospitals and ambulatory centers in the metro area? Those patients from out of town could stay at the Hyatt Regency.

The doctors they are seeing at Specialty Surgeons are at the top of their game, Michler added. They include breast surgeon Maureen P. McEvoy, plastic and reconstructive surgeons Oren M. Tepper, and Lawrence Draper, pediatric surgeon Steven H. Borenstein, vascular surgeon Jeffrey Indes; minimally invasive and endoscopic surgeon Diego R. Camacho and general surgeon Anibal O. Puente.

What they all have in common is that patient care is paramount: “It is personal to us,” said Michler, whose specialties include complex cardiac surgery, heart transplants, valve repair, ventricular reconstruction for congestive heart failure and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. He’s noted for being one of the first to perform minimally invasive and robotic surgery in heart patients.

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(top) The doctors who make up Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut. From left, seated, Maureen P. McEvoy, M.D.; director Robert E. Michler; and Lawrence Draper, and Cardiothoracic surgeon Robert E. Michler, director of the new Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut, an affiliate of Montefiore Einstein. From left, standing, Steven H. Borenstein, Oren M. Tepper, M.D., Anibal O. Puente, Jeffrey Indes, and Diego R. Camacho. (bottom) Cardiothoracic surgeon Robert E. Michler, director of the new Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut, an affiliate of Montefiore Einstein. Photographs courtesy Montefiore Einstein.

valve repair and coronary artery bypass surgery. He’s also pioneered the safe use of injections of autologous human muscle cells (obtained from the patient) and stem cells into diseased heart muscle to treat heart failure.

As a member of the vanguard, Michler is following in the footsteps of his childhood hero, Christiaan Barnard, M.D. (19222001), the South African cardiac surgeon who performed the first human-to-human heart transplant on Dec. 3, 1967. Michler —who loved to work with his hands as a kid, taking watches apart — can remember being 10 years old and poring over the WCBJ

Dec. 6, 1967 Life magazine cover story on Barnard on the living room floor of the family’s San Diego home, his mother at his side. (Later, Michler said, “I had the pleasure to meet him and get to know him.”)

Inspired, Michler went off to Harvard University at age 17, graduating magna cum laude. He received his medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School, where he was a Leopold Schepp Scholar and met wife Sally, who was from Westchester County.

(He proudly described her as “the CEO of the Michler family,” which includes three grown daughters, and a winner of the Spirit of Greenwich Award for volunteer-

ism.)

Michler completed a residency in general surgery and fellowships in cardiothoracic surgery and transplantation at Columbia University and worked as chief resident of pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at Harvard Medical School, Boston Children’s Hospital. He was a tenured associate professor of surgery at Columbia University and director of cardiac transplantation at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center.

Most recently, Michler served as the John G. and Jeanne B. McCoy chair and chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Ohio State University, where he was key in building the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital and was its first executive director.

The longtime Greenwich resident said, “it feels like I grew up here.” He recalled days with his family at the Riverside Yacht Club, where he still sails and plays tennis.

He also enjoys golf, practicing what he preaches to patients and those who would stay out of a surgeon’s office — keep active and watch your weight.

“I’m very fortunate,” he said. “I consider myself blessed.” And that’s why, he added, his wants to give back to his beloved hometown and the surrounding area with this latest venture.

For more on Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut, click here. https://specialtysurgeons.org/

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| By Norman G. Grill

Strategies for passing wealth to your heirs

BY NORMAN G. GRILL

you give away during your lifetime reduces your estate for federal estate tax purposes.

However, any amounts above this limit will reduce an individual’s federal lifetime exemption and require filing a gift tax return.

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f you have significant assets, you can take advantage of several tax strategies to transfer wealth to your heirs tax-free while minimizing minimize estate taxes. Rising inflation, a volatile stock market, and relatively low interest rates also provide additional opportunities. Here are some of them.

Gifting The annual gift tax exclusion provides a simple, effective way of cutting estate taxes and shifting income to heirs. For example, in 2022, you can make annual gifts of up to $16,000 ($32,000 for a married couple) to as many recipients as you desire.

The $16,000 is excluded from the federal gift tax so that you will not incur gift tax liability. Furthermore, each $16,000

Direct payments Direct payments for medical or educational purposes indirectly shift income to heirs; however, it only works if the payments are made directly to the qualifying educational institution or medical provider. This strategy allows you to give more than the annual gifting limit of $16,000 per recipient.

For example, if you’re a grandparent, you can pay tuition directly to your grandchild’s boarding school, college, or university. Room and board, books, supplies, or other nontuition expenses are not cov-

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CONTRIBUTING WRITER ered. Similarly, they can make direct payments to a hospital or medical provider, although medical expenses reimbursed by insurance are not covered.

Loans to family members This strategy works by loaning cash to family members at low interest rates, which is then invested with the goal of reaping significant profits down the road.

With mid and long-term applicable federal rates (AFR) rates for October 2022, as low as 3.28% and 3.43%, respectively, heirs can lock in these rates for many years — three to nine years (mid-term) and nine to more than 20 years (long-term).

Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT) Another relatively low-risk strategy is the grantor retained annuity trust (GRAT), where the donor transfers assets to an irrevocable trust and receives an annuity payment back from the trust each year.

This strategy enables heirs to profit from their investments long-term if returns are higher than the IRS interest rate.

Now that IRS interest rates are so low, this is easier than ever to do. In October 2022, the interest rate used to value certain charitable interests in trusts such as the GRAT is 4.00%.

Roth IRA Conversions Contributions to a traditional IRA are made pre-tax, which means distributions are considered taxable income; however, the tax is paid upfront with a Roth IRA, and distributions are completely exempt from income tax. This feature makes converting a traditional IRA to Roth IRA and rolling it over to an heir an attractive option, especially during a financial crisis.

The conversion is treated as a rollover where the trustee of the traditional IRA is directed to transfer an amount from the traditional IRA to the trustee of the Roth IRA. The account owner pays income tax on the amount rolled over in the year the account is converted, which allows the account to accumulate assets tax-free and future distributions are tax-free.

This column is for information only and should not be taken as advice. Wealth transfer and tax matters are often complicated and mistakes can be costly. If you have questions about your situation, consider contacting a qualified professional.

Norman G. Grill is managing partner of Grill & Partners LLC, certified public accountants and consultants to closely held companies and high-net-worth individuals, with offices in Fairfield and Darien.

Iona names health sciences center after benefactors

BY PHIL HALL Phall@westfairinc.com

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ona University is naming the flagship building of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences as the Kelly Center for Health Sciences in honor of benefactors Alfred F. Kelly Jr., chairman and CEO of Visa International, and his wife and Peggy Kelly.

The Kellys are graduates of the school and made a $5 million gift for the creation of the approximately 32,000-square-foot Kelly Center for Health Sciences, which will open in January on the former campus of Concordia College that Iona acquired last year.

“Giving today is increasingly about investing and this felt like the right time, place and effort to invest behind,” the Kellys said in a statement. “It is an incredible feather in the cap of Iona University to be partnered with NewYork-Presbyterian and we believe it will lead to the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences being one of the top schools in these important fields of study.”

Peggy Kelly majored in accounting in the former Hagan School of Business while Alfred studied computer and information science in the School of Arts & Science. Both also earned their MBAs at Iona.

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BY BILL HELTZEL Bheltzel@westfairinc.com

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wo Rockland softball organizations are playing hardball for the rights to the name and legacy of the Northeast Angels.

NES Baseball & Softball Facility Inc. accused Northeast Angels Softball LLC of stealing the Angels’ name and deceiving the players, in a complaint filed Oct. 25 in U.S. District Court, White Plains.

“Defendants have robbed NES of the years of investments it made into the Northeast Angels,” the complaint states, “and now they audaciously operate a competing enterprise using the money, equipment and intellectual property they have stolen.”

The new Northeast Angels did not respond to an email that asked for its side of the story.

Russ Cohen, of New City, formed NES in 2019 and built a 19,000-square-foot training facility in Chestnut Ridge that does business as Northeast Supreme.

NES makes money from training athletes and from the dues they pay to play on its baseball and softball teams, including the

NJ Axemen, Grit, and Northeast Supreme.

In 2020, NES acquired two softball teams known as the Jersey Girls and rebranded them as the Northeast Angels.

Joel Yoffee, of Ringwood, New Jersey, proposed that NES hire his daughter, Alexandra Yoffee, who had played softball for Rutgers University, according to the complaint.

Alexandra was named head of softball operations. Under her leadership the Angels expanded to seven teams with 81 players.

The Angels were successful in tournaments, the complaint states, and after witnessing that success “Joel was no longer content to watch from the bleachers.”

This past April, Joel purportedly proposed a 50-50 partnership with NES to build a training facility for the Angels in Suffern, seven miles from the Chestnut Ridge facility.

NES says it declined the offer.

Then unbeknownst to NES, Joel incorporated Northeast Angels Softball LLC in New York. Though NES had operated the Angels for two years, it had not officially recorded Northeast Angels as an assumed name, according to NES’ incorporation record.

On Aug. 4, Joel announced in a Zoom

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meeting that Alexandra had resigned as of Aug. 1. In a subsequent call on Aug. 10 he allegedly stated “these girls are ours,” in reference to the Angels.

Alexandra allegedly logged into NES’ computer server a dozen times after she resigned and gained access to confidential information about players and pricing.

Then the Yoffees sent letters to players and family members of the Angels asking for dues for the upcoming season, according to the complaint. They made it appear as business as usual. But the letter allegedly directed dues payments to a bank account held by the Yoffees, displayed NES’ logo for

the Northeast Angels, and made no mention of Alexandra’s resignation or Joel’s ownership of the Suffern facility.

NES claims that the Yoffees diverted $113,400 in dues plus $145,800 that will become payable in the coming months.

The complaint accuses the father-daughter team of trademark infringement, computer fraud, misappropriation of trade secrets, conversion of equipment and digital assets, receiving stolen property, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, interference, unjust enrichment and unfair competition.

NES is represented by New Jersey attorney Paul S. Grossman.

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What’s new at The Westchester

BY GEORGETTE GOUVEIA

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hen The Westchester opened in White Plains in 1995, it was hailed with the same words of a popular song of the day that was piped into its soundtrack — “A Whole New World.”

The 805,135-square-foot mall, owned and operated by the Simon Property Group, was built on an historic retail and transportation site — that of B. Altman & Co., one of the first suburban-branch department stores in the United States, opening in 1930; and the terminal for the New York, Westchester and Boston Railway. (Nordstrom occupies the B. Altman locale, anchoring one end of the mall on Westchester Avenue and Bloomingdale Road, while the formerly freestanding Neiman Marcus, which opened in 1972, occupies the opposite end on Bloomingdale Road and Maple Avenue.

But a touch of B. Altman remains in the drinking fountain that greets visitors at an entrance on the lower parking level.)

Much has changed since The Westchester opened and even since it was renovated in 2016. Many now prefer to shop online. Stores and eateries have come and gone, including Disney, FAO Schwarz, Warner Bros. and City Limits restaurant. Meanwhile, the events designed to provide actual experiences in a virtual age were tested by Covid.

Still, events are returning and new stores and restaurants have been added to The Westchester’s portfolio of 136 shops.

They’re overseen by general manager Richard Ranges, who joined The Westchester in 2018. Ranges holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, from which he graduated summa cum laude. He began his lifelong career in retail as a buyer of men’s dress and athletic shoes for Macy’s before joining sister store Bloomingdale’s, where he worked for 24 years, most of those as vice president and general manager of its Roosevelt Field location in Garden City on Long Island.

Ranges continues to be part of the Island, living with his wife and two sons in Syosset, where he is an active member of the community. He served as the executive director and secretary for the Syosset Baseball Association, a nonprofit providing baseball programs for more than 1,000 local children.

Recently, he took time to answer some

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Covid has compounded the challenges of brick-and-mortar stores and malls in a digital age. How is The Westchester weathering the challenge?

“We took the opportunity to invest in the center, focus on the customer experience and add first-to-market brands such as Arhaus and Alo Yoga. In the past year alone, we’ve opened 12 new stores — Aerie, Alo Yoga, Arhaus, Chokomode, Connecticut Shade, Fabletics, Juice Eternity, Levi’s, QQ Nails & Spa, Sugar Bear, Therabody and Zumiez — in addition to celebrating the recent renovations of the Louis Vuitton and David Yurman stores.

David Yurman will open its newly renovated flagship store around (Thursday) Nov. 10, and we’re looking forward to Lucid Motors opening this holiday season and Tourneau opening its newly renovated space in early 2023.”

One thing I’ve noticed at The Westchester and elsewhere is that while people shop online, they tend to return in person. Have you observed this trend as well and does it underscore the need for brick and mortar?

“We see this every day. People love shopping in person. Being able to touch and feel products before you buy, trying on clothes to see how they fit and feel and having support and answers in real time is all part of the experience that you don’t get online.”

Malls, shopping centers, standalone stores, restaurants and hotels have tried to draw in the public with special features and events. The Westchester has been known for some great runway and Mother’s Day extravaganzas, to name a few. Will we be seeing the return of more and bigger events?

“Absolutely. Our marketing team is focused on creating a truly excellent customer experience where families can enjoy spending time together within the shopping center. The Westchester will be hosting many children’s events, including several holiday-related celebrations in the coming weeks.”

Tell us a bit more about your background and what led you to become general manager of The Westchester.

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The Westchester in White Plains, part of the Simon Property Group, has added 12 new stores in the past year – including first-to-market brands Alo and Arhaus, pictured here – and is celebrating the renovation of its Louis Vuitton and David Yurman shops. Photographs courtesy The Westchester.

was seeking a new and exciting challenge several years ago and was happy to have the opportunity to join Simon, the largest and most notable REIT (real estate investment trust) in the country. My work within the Simon organization has led to my new position as general manager of The Westchester and I could not be more thrilled to work with such an amazing team at such a remarkable shopping center.”

What’s next for you and The Westchester?

“I look forward to seeing The Westchester continue to grow and thrive by adding more first-to-market retailers and hosting new experiences for families and the community.”

For more, click here. https://www.simon. com/mall/the-westchester

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| By Geoff Blyth

Keeping steady amid rising inflation rates

BY GEOFF BLYTH

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ews of rapidly rising interest rates and spiking inflation have overwhelmed the financial markets during much of 2022. With the cost of everyday items skyrocketing, investors might feel tempted to revise their investment strategies to combat these fiscal pressures and secure their funds for the future.

Before making any emotional (and drastic) decisions, they should take a deep breath and review what’s actually driving much of the market downturn.

On the Rise Factors currently influencing negative market sentiment are ongoing pandemic concerns, higher interest rates, increased inflation and the war in Ukraine. Primary among these are interest rates and inflation. For example, the average fixed 30-year mortgage rate was sitting around 3% during the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020,

encouraging first-time homebuyers and refinancing by existing homeowners.

As of October 2022, rates have more than doubled, significantly eroding activity in the housing market. Nonetheless, from an historical perspective, this near-term jump still pales in contrast to double-digit rates in the 1990s. With this rate shift in real estate, the rental market has also seen a significant jump, showing a year-over-year increase of more than 13% in the rent prices of a single-family home. Not to mention, along with the housing market, our economy is also experiencing rapid increases in the cost of other daily necessities like food and gasoline.

Not-So-Steady Another infrequent victim of the current market downturn is fixed income, or bond investments. Bonds are the stable component of an investment portfolio, purchased to offset the expected volatility of stocks; the steadying force in the allocation.

This year, however, bonds have suffered

right along with stocks, losing double-digit value due to the speed and magnitude of rising interest rates. As rates rise, bonds lose principal value and for every 1% rates increase, a bond will lose value approximately equal to its duration. With rates having gone up almost three times their beginning year values, most intermediate term (three to seven years) bonds are down 15%-20%, a condition not seen in 50 years.

Now, those same bonds are yielding 3% to 4% per year, a considerable increase yearover-year, and a benefit to fixed income investors they haven’t enjoyed in more than a decade. That being said, it will take some time to recoup all of the principal loss of the past nine months. The good news for bond investors is that they are finally receiving a strong income flow from their fixed income investments.

Forget the Flux While these increases are jarring, it’s important to remember that the markets have

gone through similar cycles before. The economy expands, and then contracts. Whether it’s international conflict or economic recession, markets have proven to be resilient.

It’s also important to remember the saying “this too shall pass” when contemplating an impulsive change to an investment plan. History repeats itself and it’s usually the direst just before the correction.

Remaining invested in an investment strategy that makes sense for your financial situation and time horizon is still the only proven way to compound wealth; it just doesn’t seem like it when you’re in the midst of a market storm.

Those who react and make irrational market-timing moves will almost assuredly suffer more and diminish their retirement nest eggs.

The tortoise wins the race, once again.

Geoff Blyth is portfolio manager, senior vice president and chief investment officer for Tompkins Financial Advisors, Western New York.

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An election for the future

BY PETER KATZ Pkatz@westfairinc.com

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hile New Yorkers have had the opportunity for early voting before election day, voters in Connecticut on Nov. 8 will have the chance to decide whether the state constitution should be amended to allow the legislature to pass legislation establishing early in-person voting. The possible change in Connecticut election law, which would make it easier to vote, stands in sharp contrast to some of what is happening around the U.S. as efforts are underway to restrict voting rights, amplify false claims that voting systems are corrupt and discredit democracy as the best way to decide who is in power.

Some right-wing cable network commentators and Republican candidates already are charging that the election will be fraudulent. On the liberal side, some cable network commentators and Democratic candidates are expressing fears that this election could bring about the end of democracy in the U.S. if right-wing extremists win offices that put them in positions where they can dismantle the current voting process.

Polling indicates that Republican election deniers, who still promulgate without evidence claims that the 2020 Presidential Election was fraudulent along with other extreme conspiracy theories stand excellent chances of being elected to various offices.

These range from seats in the U.S. Senate to governorships and local positions.

Trump supporter Herschel Walker is in a tight race in Georgia with incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock. Trump-backed Dr. Mehmet Oz trails Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman by only about five points in most polls in a tight race for U.S. Senate.

Even in usually solidly Democrat New York, Trump supporter Congressman Lee Zeldin has tightened the race with incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul.

In Connecticut, incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont faces Republican challenger Bob Stefanowski. Also running is Independent Party candidate Rob Hotaling. The Lt. Gov. candidates are Democrat Susan Bysiewicz, Republican Laura Devlin and Independent Stewart Beckett.

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is seeking his third term, while Republican Leora Levy is running to defeat him.

In Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District, Democrat Jim Himes is running for reelection against Republican Jayne Stevenson. All of Connecticut’s seats in Congress are up for grabs, as are all of the seats in the state’s General Assembly. There are contests for statewide offices of treasurer, comptroller, secretary of state and attor-

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In New York, former Congressman Antonio Delgado, who was appointed Lt. Gov. by Hochul is running for a full four-year term. He’s up against Republican Allison Esposito.

State comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is seeking reelection, opposed by Republican Paul Rodriguez. Attorney General Letitia James is seeking another term and Republican Michael Henry is seeking to replace her.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is seeking a fifth term in the Senate.

He’s opposed by Republican Joe Pinion and LaRouche Party candidate Diane Sare.

New York’s seats in the House of Representatives all are to be filled, with incumbent Democrat Jamaal Bowman facing Republican challenger Miriam Flisser for the 16th Congressional District seat.

Attracting a lot of attention and the subject of heavy television advertising has been the race for the 17th Congressional District seat pitting incumbent Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney against Republican State Assemblyman Mile Lawler. First Lady Jill Biden made an appearance in Westchester on Oct. 30 to campaign for Maloney.

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Town House interior. Photograph by Daniel Sanabria.

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A taste of Portugal at New Rochelle’s Town House

hef Chris dos Reis has only ever cooked at Michelin restaurants.

That is a claim of sorts, although it mightn’t be especially noteworthy were it not that when this New Rochelle-born chef and Culinary Institute of America alumnus opened his first restaurant — in his native New Rochelle — in September, his self-professed pedigree only served to set a very high bar.

Town House occupies a restored, historic three-story building in the center of New Rochelle’s Arts & Culture district. On the ground floor is the restaurant itself, where a long bar runs the length of a narrow room.

Light and cheerful by day, the room can feel a little dark and soulless at night, the menu more easily read by the flashlight on your cellphone than by the dim ceiling globe lights or the tea candles somewhat optimistically placed on the white marble tabletops. But read on, because there is plenty besides high wattage to lighten and brighten an evening here.

In a thoughtfully crafted menu, dos Reis plays with the cuisine of his family’s native Portugal, buying directly from local Westchester County farms and producers he knows and trusts to create what he terms “American brasserie fare.” But labels be damned. Take his whipped cod croquettes for instance, where the dried cod is shredded and combined with beaten egg, then quickly fried in hot oil, no more than a pinch

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of salt and a dash of nutmeg for seasoning.

It’s hardly American, but it is a riff on a Portuguese classic, and it is beautifully done.

Likewise, sardines, which are flown in fresh from Portugal each week and preserved on the premises. Dos Reis spreads these beauties on toast with sweet roasted peppers, which have themselves been marinated in the same preserving oil. Served with cultured butter, this is a rich, full-flavored umami explosion in the mouth.

You should know he is superb with his breads, too, straying across the Iberian Peninsula to Spain, for a not-quite-classic pan con tomate, that wonderful Catalan bite of toast rubbed with garlic and olive oil, smooshed with fat, ripe tomatoes and liberally prinked with salt. Served here — with jamón Ibérico as a modest add-on — this pan is another mouthful of sunshine and joy. And there’s more bread still — terrific sourdough, which he serves with his refined, smooth chicken liver mousse.

The list of entrées, by contrast, is short and to the point. Fish lovers need look no further than sea bass, an elegant tranche of fish prepared with green garlic and served with comforting buttered cabbage and rooty parsnip — as deliciously seasonal as it is self-evidently well-sourced. Pastured duck breast, with mushrooms and huckleberries is another main course that might have been created specifically to showcase the season.

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And in a “retro” steak au poivre, indulgent clotted cream and a port reduction produce the rich demi-glace, the meat brought to the table already sliced (as is the modern way).

Not exactly typical American fare, either, although that claim is irrefutably upheld in a jazzy Town House burger, with Hudson Valley bacon and tangy clothbound cheddar.

Wine is a subject close to dos Reis’ heart and while not all his dishes reference Iberia, sensibly in my view he restricts his short list to California, Spain and Portugal. At his suggestion we sampled a white from Portuguese winemaker Serradinha, highly acidic at first but quickly opening up in the glass to offer some complexity. The red Castelão, also from Serradinha, meanwhile, was all berries and aged balsamic, the perfect wine to go with that duck and its accompanying huckleberries. (His 93-year old grandfather, dos Reis told us, still works as a grower and produces some of the grapes used in these very wines.)

There are some excellent draft beers to choose from, too, although not from Iberia but Queens and Brooklyn. Behind the bar, Town House’s bartender spent 16 years at Blue Hill at Stone Barns, so in addition to the wines the cocktail list is both fun and rather sophisticated, a sherry cobbler for instance mixing two styles of sherry with apple-y Calvados to dramatic effect.

As the restaurant grows, there are plans for its upper floors, including a Portuguese

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tasca serving petiscos (a Portuguese wine bar with tapas-like snacks) and an event space. Dos Reis and Town House owner Tim Middleton also envisage it as an arts and culture hub. “We want Town House to be a place where everyone in town can find a reason to come and share our house,” says Middelton.

And as the redevelopment of downtown New Rochelle continues — the restaurant is the beneficiary of a generous grant from the New York State Main Street Project — with great food and wine at its core, those plans seem likely to become a reality.

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JEREMY WAYNE Hotel consultant, travel writer and longtime restaurant editor for Condé Nast, Jeremy Wayne loves casual, unpretentious restaurants serving food which is genuinely seasonal, local and sustainable, while simultaneously lamenting the disappearance of linen tablecloths and the demise of the three-martini lunch. “These are the two sides of my split restaurant personality,” he confides, while also fessing up to his personal travel mantra. “The day to book your next vacation,” says Jeremy, is the day you come home from one.”

Westchester brain surgeons sue Puerto Rican Blue Cross

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group of brain surgeons is suing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Puerto Rico for allegedly withholding nearly $900,000 for surgeries at Westchester Medical Center for one of its subscribers injured in a motorcycle accident.

Brain & Spine Surgeons of New York accused Blue Cross of unjust enrichment in a complaint filed Oct. 20 in U.S. District Court, White Plains.

The patient, who is identified by the initials I.F., was injured on Aug. 18, 2016 while riding a motorcycle that struck a car.

I.F. was taken to the E.R. at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla.

Harrison-based Brain & Spine Surgeons was the hospital’s on-call neurological specialist.

I.F.’s neck was fractured at the C2 vertebrae and the spinal cord was severely compressed, according to the complaint.

Immediate surgery was necessary.

Patients who arrive at an emergency room are entitled to appropriate medical screening and treatment under federal and state laws, the complaint states, “without inquiry into the individual’s method of payment or insurance status.”

Doctors who violate the laws can be

fined up to $50,000, according to the complaint, and imprisoned for up to a year.

I.F., who lives in Westchester, had health insurance from Triple-S Salud Inc., a San Juan, Puerto Rico Blue Cross insurer that boasts on its website, “We take care of you wherever you are and whenever you need it.”

Brain & Spine Surgeons is not one of the Puerto Rican Blue Cross’s medical providers.

But the Puerto Rican insurer is part of the national Blue Care Blue Cross network, and the services its subscribers receive in New York are administered by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Brain & Spine Surgeons says that Blue Cross must pay the “prevailing rates” for out-of-network services.

I.F. needed two complex surgeries that cost $893,184. Blue Cross paid $17,815, leaving a balance of $875,369.

Blue Cross “received an unjustified windfall,” the complaint states, by withholding funds that should have been paid to the surgeons.

Blue Cross of Puerto Rico did not provide its side of the story in response to an email asking for comment on the allegations.

Brain & Spine Surgeons is represented

by New Jersey attorney Michael F. Fried and Florida attorney Genevieve Lee Turner.

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C-Suite Awards— “The second criteria were the nominee’s overall impact to society and the community they served,” he continued. “Those impacts included their part in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, sustainable development goals (SDG), and environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals, and compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission reporting requirements.”

The keynote speech was delivered

by Bill Glenn, the executive chairman of Crenshaw Associates. He outlined the themes shaping the current marketplace, which he said are among the challenges many of the night’s honorees had faced down to earn their awards.

“The changing makeup of an employee base, changing customer buying habits whether in B2B or B2B to C,” Glenn said. He urged attendees to ask themselves, “Who’s the Amazon out there? That’s the non-traditional legacy competitor that’s out to eat your lunch.”

He also warned that many of the challenges faced not only by businesses, but society at large now are not simply episodic disruptions but “sustainable and increasing over time.” The need to fight against discrimination and strengthen corporate

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cultures, remain vigilant against chronic stress and burnout, and understand how to best utilize younger generations with differing viewpoints and priorities were all points Glenn highlighted in calling for business leaders to step up their game with increased leadership and improved mentorship to close ever widening skills gaps.

“Don’t let Zoom, hybrid or virtual offices get in the way of doing these things that are motivating workers and a business accelerator,” he said. “It’s not a business strategy and a people strategy, it’s really the intersection of strategy, culture, talent and execution that optimize results, create and strengthen the corporate knowledge you want in order to retain the best talent.”

The winners of this year’s C-Suite Awards were, in alphabetical order:

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Jay Dawdy, president and CEO of Gryphon Strategies. Dawdy was unable to attend the event. He was recognized for managing the strategy, direction and overall operations of the company and overseeing significant growth while also appearing frequently on panels and committees to lend his expertise to the broader community.

David Demilia, president and CEO of Hudson Valley for Tompkins Community Bank, was unable to attend but sent his regards via video message. He thanked his team for their leadership throughout the Covid pandemic and the chaos caused in the banking industry by PPP loans and deferments.

Chris Fenimore, senior vice president and head of accounting and controller for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., thanked

the company’s staff, including those also in attendance for their support and working together to “help Regeneron achieve its mission of bringing science to medicine.”

Richard Haggerty, CEO of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors and president and chief strategic growth officer of OneKey MLS, accepted his award “on behalf of the 13,000 members of the Hudson Gateway Association Realtors and the 46,000 members of OneKey MLS – those are thousands of real estate professionals who are truly committed to the communities in which they live and serve.”

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that being a C-Suite honoree involves challenges on the home front and at work that we couldn’t do without the support of our families as well.”

Michelle A. Nicholas, PCSB Bank’s senior vice president, chief diversity officer and director of community development, accepted her award by telling the audience, “Make sure that there is someone there with you at your job, whatever you do, that can learn and grow with you.”

Liz Nunan, president, and CEO of Houlihan Lawrence, thanked her employees for making the firm a market leader, noting how “it truly does take a village and my village absolutely rocks, and this recognition is really because of all of them.”

Marria Pooya, the founder and CEO of Greenwich Medical Spa, said that standing before the audience was not only a successful businesswoman, “but also a little girl who was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, and came here at the age of nine, wanting to make a difference for herself, for her community and for women.”

Christina Rae, president of Buzz Creators Inc., in addition to thanking her employees and family urged the audience to attend regular cancer screenings after sharing that she had faced a cancer diagnosis in the midst of the pandemic while continuing to

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build her successful business. She reported that “after a whirlwind 16 months of chemotherapy and numerous treatments” that she is now “completely cancer free.”

Elena Rivera-Cheek, founder and CEO of Copy & Art, thanked her staff for helping grow the company and move into a new space, then asked the audience to join her for a selfie from the stage. “This is a big night in my life and that’s why I want to commemorate it with a selfie with you guys,” she said. “I also do advertising, so that’s what we do.”

Tyré Robinson, regional president M&T Bank, thanked her family and those she works with, noting that she was “truly so beyond

blessed to work with such a dedicated team of professionals who are not only passionate about what they do, but they’re truly committed to the communities that they serve.”

Lauren Rones-Payne, general manager at Million Air, told her fellow honorees and their guests that she has one message: “Take a risk and take chances.”

Tiffany Smith Sullivan, senior vice president and chief operating officer for NewYork-Presbyterian Physician Services at NewYork-Presbyterian, was unable to attend but was recognized for her work leading the Ambulatory Care Practice Network and overseeing the development and manage-

ment of the medical group in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

JD Summa, CEO and president of Kings Capital Construction, also was unable to attend and his awared was accepted by Victoria Bruno, the company’s business development manager, who paid tribute to “all our valuable teammates who have worked day in and day out to make our company one of the premier construction firms in the tri-state area.”

Felix Tapia, director of marketing and business development for Robison Oil, thanked his colleagues. “It was the Robison team that got us here, that has been working throughout Covid, attending to people’s homes.”

Marissa Weidner, executive vice president, and chief corporate responsibility officer at Webster Bank, thanked her family and colleagues, adding, “I get to manage a $6.5 billion investment in our communities. What better job can you have?”

The event was sponsored at the Gold level by the law firm Bond Schoeneck & King and the biotech firm Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. Silver level sponsors included M&T Bank Corp. and Webster Bank. Bronze tier was provided by Robison Construction, the Million Air FBO network, Kings Capital Construction Group Inc. and PCSB Bank.

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Buyer says price of speedy Maserati exceeded his limits

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he buyer of a racy used Maserati sold in Rockland County says the costs quickly accelerated after he left the showroom.

Emil M. Zapata Pimentel claims that Dylan Joseph Motors of West Nyack used deceptive business practices to jack up the price of a 2019 Maserati Levante luxury midsize SUV, in a complaint filed Oct. 20 in U.S. District Court, White Plains.

It was only when he received the financing documents from Bank of America, Pimentel alleges, that he discovered extra charges had been hidden from him and “the cost of the vehicle had skyrocketed.”

The dealer, which operates as Alfa Romeo Maserati of Manhattan, did not respond to a message asking for its version of events.

Pimentel says the Maserati was advertised at $54,000, and when he went to the showroom on Aug. 12 he agreed to pay that price with a $5,000 down payment.

A financing agent that he knows only as “Julio” presented him with an electronic

signature pad and told him where to sign.

Pimentel claims that he was given no sales documents and offered no opportunity to review the documents. He was handed the keys to the car and drove away.

But when he received the financing agreement from Bank of America, he saw that the price had ballooned by $20,000, or 37%.

The sales price was now $63,0000.01, the complaint states, and a $7,500 service

contract and $3,500 maintenance plan had been added to the deal.

Pimentel says he never agreed to buy a service contract or maintenance plan and would not have bought the car if he had been presented with all of the terms and costs.

He accuses the dealer of violating the federal Truth in Lending Act by allegedly failing to disclose the terms of the loan clearly and conspicuously.

He also charges violations of the state

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Motor Vehicle Retail Installment Sales Act, deceptive trade practices, false advertising and fraud, “because the dealer knew that it had inflated the cost of the vehicle.”

He is asking the court to award him up to $11,000 in damages, void the financing agreement and bar the dealer and bank from recovering any charges under the agreement.

Pimentel is represented by Nyack attorney Robert J. Nahoum.

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Groundbreaking for $209M cannabis project

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onstruction on a $209 million cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facility got underway with a groundbreaking ceremony held at former knife and TV antenna factory on a 90.7-acre parcel located in Ellenville and the town of Wawarsing.

The project is by Cresco Labs, which currently operates 21 cannabis growing and processing facilities in 10 states. It also operates marijuana dispensaries and holds 51 retail licenses to sell cannabis products.

Cresco plans to use 430,000 square feet for growing and processing marijuana. It employs 2,900 people nationwide and plans to create 375 new jobs when the Hudson Valley facility is fully operational. It plans to begin operations at the site in the spring of next year with 75 employees. Cresco estimates that it will generate sales in New York state of $75 million to $100 million per year.

The property was home to the former Avnet Channel Master manufacturing facility that specialized in TV antennas. Also located there was knife manufacturer Schrade Cutlery. Approximately 84.1 acres of the site are in the town of Wawarsing and approximately 6.6 acres are in the Village of Ellenville.

The former manufacturing building at the southwestern portion of the site has been torn down to the concrete slab floor. The northeastern part of the site remains undeveloped with woods, meadows and wetlands.

Cresco estimates that fully developing the site for both growing and processing cannabis will take about 21 months.

The facility to be created will include: a nursery and grow rooms for cannabis plants; a drying area; a production area for the manufacturing of various cannabis products; a kitchen; administrative offices; conference areas.

Cresco said that the project meets zoning and land use regulations since the site was previously used for manufacturing. It estimated land acquisition cost at $7.5 million, new building construction of 380,000 square feet at $154.6 million, infrastructure work at $25.8 million and manufacturing equipment costs of $20.6 million.

Cresco has been operating a 1,000-squarefeet facility in the town of Wallkill in Orange County that employs 10 people. It said it was encouraged to make the move to the Ellenville and Wawarsing site because of physical and environmental constraints at the Wallkill site, but plans to continue operating in Wallkill.

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emony, Rep. Pat Ryan, who was formerly Ulster Count Executive, said, “We’re going to make sure that as we move Ellenville and Ulster County and the Hudson Valley into the 21st century economy that Ellenville is really at the forefront of that rather than being, sometimes feeling like, often later to arrive shall we say. None of this would have happened without everybody really coming together, everybody giving a little bit.”

Ryan said that many people in the area are feeling a lot of economic pressure right now because of gasoline, food, utility and rent costs.

“We have to provide immediate relief to folks and we’ve been doing that in a whole lot of ways to lift and ease that burden,” Ryan said. “We also have to make real investments and take some risk ... so that we don’t find ourselves in the same situation again where we get hit with a crisis or a challenge. This project to provide immediate multiple hundreds of good union jobs to do this work, to build what’s going to happen here, and then to think about hundreds of additional long-term good paying jobs in an emerging exciting industry that puts us on the map in the forefront, that’s what we need to do, that’s what we’re doing here.”

Charles Bachtell, CEO of Cresco Labs, said that not every community approaches a project such as the one being built with an open mind.

“We understand that not only projects like this but the industry that we’re in requires that these are community-based projects,” Bachtell said. “Cresco was founded back in 2013 with a specific mission of normalizing and professionalizing the cannabis industry.

What we realized is that all cannabis needed was to be done the right way.”

Bachtell said that the conflict between federal and state marijuana laws creates “an incredibly complex web of challenges to make things like this happen. The good thing is everybody at Cresco Labs loves problem solving.”

He said that Cresco was founded as a stakeholder-focused organization.

“We feel like anytime you’re in an industry where it requires laws to change and preconceived notions to be modified in order for you to operate let alone grow, you better be a stakeholder-focused organization,” Bachtell said. “You better understand the people, the communities, the groups that are sitting at this table with you, that are going to be impacted by whatever it is that you do, the good, the bad or the otherwise. It takes the community to really want something like this in order for it to happen.”

HUDSON VALLEY International Pickle Festival Returns

BY PAMELA BROWN

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he Hudson Valley is known for its scenery, tourist attractions, bodies of water, businesses and institutions but is not immediately synonymous with the International Pickle Festival, even though the festival has been drawing crowds to the town of Rosendale in Ulster County since 1997.

While the common saying goes, “Don’t get yourself into a pickle,” there were no difficulties encountered by organizers in presenting this year’s annual Rosendale International Pickle Festival after a twoyear hiatus because of Covid. The event was held Oct. 16 at the Rosendale Recreation Center.

It’s traditionally held the Sunday before Thanksgiving, but this year it was moved up to take advantage of milder weather. This year saw the largest turnout in the event’s history, drawing more than 5,000 people to the town’s recreation center. Next year, planners will hold it at the Ulster County Fairgrounds in New Paltz, which can accommodate thousands more attendees.

“It was an absolutely beautiful day. We love the Pickle Festival and it’s something the entire committee is willing to put their energy into,” Victoria Coyne, former chairperson and current committee member told the Business Journals. “Rosendale is a very quirky town. We were a boomtown in the 1880s and became a little bit of a hippie sanctuary. The festival is lighthearted and attracts all ages. It’s fun to watch the crowds come in because people are really enthusiastic about their pickles.”

Jeanne Walsh, town supervisor, expressed pride in the Pickle Festival being a long-standing event in town.

“We’re very thankful to the volunteers who give their time to run and plan the festival,” Walsh said “The town of Rosendale has supported the Pickle Festival over the years and has been lucky to have benefited from the funds raised in many ways. It has historically been a time to gather with friends and neighbors and to get supplies for the coming holidays. I have many wonderful memories of fun and food.”

This year’s event occupied more than 12,000 square feet of tent space and featured more than 100 vendors from New York and other states as well as such farflung places as India, Bosnia and Lebanon.

The vendors showcased hundreds of varieties of pickles in all flavors and shapes, plus pickled fruits and vegetables, and pickling spices and seasonings. Also on display and

Contestants in a Pickle Eating Contest.

The Pickle Festival’s mascot, Mr. Pickle.

for tasting and purchase were international products such as cheese, sausage, maple syrup, specialty sauces, baked goods and more. Merchandise included pickle-themed items such as shirts and tote bags and craft items.

“It’s become sort of a food fest,” said Coyne. “Pickled fruit is a new up-and-coming item.”

The Rosendale Youth Center ran a craft table, a variety of food trucks were on hand, and there were live musical performances

by ukulele players along with ethnic dancing. There was a pickle triathlon consisting of three contests: Pickle Eating to see who can eat a whole jar of pickle spears; Pickle Juice Drinking in which contestants drink 24 ounces of pickle juice; and Pickle Chip Toss, a team event with a pitcher tossing chips into a teammate’s mouth. Mt. Olive Pickles, a contributing sponsor from North Carolina, supplied the pickles for the competitions and prizes.

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Japanese friend Eri Yamaguchi, who was an author and restaurateur, founded the Pickle Festival after the Brooks had planned a pickle party for pickle-loving Yamaguchi. The Brooks assumed about 100 guests would come but the party attracted 1,000.

Over the years, the festival has evolved into a fundraising event to benefit the town of Rosendale, serving as a day for pickle lovers from all over to convene and share their love of the brined cucumber. Yamaguchi is credited with putting the international flair into the festival. A memorial to her was on display at this year’s festival. Throughout the years the festival has featured roaming accordionists, Shupplattler Dancers, a Japanese dance group, Senegalese and West African drummers, a German accordionist, and served food from sushi to sauerbraten.

Since its founding, the festival has donated more than $150,000 to various organizations and community projects, including the Rosendale Library, the Rosendale Youth Center, Rosendale Theatre and the Rosendale Food Pantry.

“We try to apportion it out to support different things in the community depending on what the needs are,” Coyne said.

“We’re happy to be giving this money away.”

In 2013, the Rosendale Chamber of Commerce merged with the Pickle Festival, and in 2020 they became separate nonprofit entities. In addition to Coyne, organizing committee members include Billy Liggan, Sue Constable, Sara McGinty, Bernie Obry, Jill Obry and Laurie Giardino.

“People should mark their calendars for next year,” said Coyne. “We would love to expand it and see it grow so we can put all the profits back into the community, which is really the fun part.”

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Fairfield’s Board of Education seeks to bring racial balance to its elementary schools

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he Fairfield Public Schools Board of Education presented the proposed amendment of its Racial Balance Plan to the Connecticut State Board of Education (CSBE) on Nov. 2.

The Fairfield Board’s plan for racial balance outlines its expected efforts from 2022 to 2024 in curbing and greatly reducing imbalances in student body composition and academic achievement in the district’s elementary schools, bringing them in compliance with the State Board of Education Regulation’s racial imbalance law.

Prior to its latest presentation to CSBE, the board and superintendent engaged in talks and meetings with the school district community, including families and staff members, about racial balance, academic excellence and facility utilization; more meetings will be held in December and into early 2023.

The first community engagement this year was June 9 with McKinley Elementary community members. The student body composition at McKinley prompted the Fairfield Board of

Education to pen its plan for racial balance that was originally approved on Nov. 15, 2016.

In May 2015, the CSBE found McKinley to be racially imbalanced, with 49.10% of its student body being students of color in the 2014-2015 school year, in contrast to the overall district’s student body that year being 20.53% students of color — a difference of 28.57%. At this percentage, McKinley fell within the State Board of Education Regulations’ definition of a racially imbalanced school, one in which a school’s minority population is more or less than 25% of the comparable proportion for the school district.

Subsequent school years have seen the imbalance grow, with a low of 27.20% in 2015-2016 and a high of 30.25% in 20202021, with this past school year falling somewhere in between 29.23%.

According to the Fairfield Board’s Plan,

by Feb. 1, 2023, the superintendent will have conducted an equity review that will see how the school district ensures students, regardless of race or ethnicity, are “safe, nurtured and learning, regardless of the school that they attend,” and will make recommendations for improvements accordingly.

Some of the starkest evidence and consequences of the racial imbalance present in the school district can be seen in the rates of proficiency in English language arts and math in school years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 among White and Black students, with the latter group’s proficiency rates in both educational categories rarely reaching or exceeding that of the former group.

Holland Hill Elementary School saw some of the largest differences in proficiency rates among the 11 elementary schools in the district, with its White and Black student body respectively being rated 74% and 33% for proficiency in English language arts in 2017-2018, a difference of 41 points.

For math in 2018-2019, the difference in proficiency between White and Black students was respectively 70% and 17%, a difference of 53 points.

In addition to racial imbalance, the Fairfield Board will also tackle the issue of facility utilization, which it will address with a redistricting of the school district beginning Dec. 1, with a redistricting charge to the administration. The new elementary attendance zones are expected to be in place by August 2024.

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jected 2024-2025 enrollment rates from a June 28, 2022, report, which finds that some schools are expected to fall “significantly below target utilization,” with low enrollment resulting in inefficient use of facility space.

The Fairfield Board will have acted,

by Oct. 30, 2023, on a proposed redistricting plan based in part on recommendations by the Superintendent, which will be presented to a committee of the Fairfield Board between Jan 1. and May 30, 2023.

“The district will address the racial imbalance issue while addressing these facilities concerns,” the plan said. “The superintendent will present district-wide redistricting plans, which will bring the disparity in racial composition between any one elementary school and the district-wide K-5 average within the limits required by law.”

The plan maintains that for the Fairfield Public Schools’ Board, administrators and faculty members to attain a “heightened level of understanding” of “racial balance and educational equity,” equity training workshops will need to be introduced.

These workshops will be implemented from Feb. 1 to May 15, 2023.

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College course guarantees students a ‘B’

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here’s a buzz on the campus of the State University of New York’s Purchase College about a new course being taught by Assistant Professor of Biology Stephen Harris and Lisa Jean Moore. Moore specializes in sociology and gender studies. It’s course number LBS3032, “The Buzz About Bees.”

As the SUNY Purchase course listing described it, “Students learn about beekeeping, the honey bees’ importance to biodiversity, and the relationship between honey bees and humans. In addition, beehives on the college campus allow the students to learn practical things such as how to extract honey from honeycombs. Bees are instrumental to the preservation of biodiversity and ecological balance.”

SUNY noted that together with other insects, the bees pollinate close to three quarters of the plants that produce 90% of food worldwide.

“Students learn about these indispensable creatures from biological, ecological, and sociological perspectives, examining the interspecies relationships surrounding

Extracting honey at Purchase College.

their labor. Coursework includes fieldwork at our campus honey bee hives,” SUNY said.

Moore instructs the students about the social and cultural meaning of bees by delving into sociology, anthropology, literature, and film. Harris has focused on the biology of honey bees.

“I have always promoted the idea of democratizing science and have worked around the world to bring molecular biolo-

gy to students not usually exposed to these ideas,” Harris said. “That is why I was so excited to teach the biology of honey bees to non-science liberal studies majors, allowing them to get some of these hands-on experiences of beekeeping, DNA extractions, and molecular biology.”

Frames from the hives are brought into the Natural Sciences Building at SUNY Purchase where students use special combs

to open cells and extract the honey.

Students in The Buzz about Bees course learn that the western honey bee is just one of about 20,000 bee species and it’s important to protect all pollinating bees.

The western honey bee, the most common species in the U.S., was native to Africa and Europe before spreading around the world.

By analyzing DNA contained in the honey it’s possible to determine which plants the bees have been visiting.

Harris’s research investigates whether urban and rural honey bees are influenced by urbanization, measured by the diversity of plants the bees visit.

SUNY Purchase is not the only institution of higher education to offer a course in bees. In fact, the organization Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation has been promoting such educational efforts through its Bee Campus USA program, which now has 152 affiliates. The affiliates include SUNY in Farmingdale, Cortland, New Paltz and Binghamton, Vassar College in Poughkeepsie and Pace University in Pleasantville. The program not only encourages education about bees, but also encourages colleges to make their campuses more attractive for the pollinators.

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Improving digital navigation across Westchester

BY JUSTIN MCGOWN jmcgown@westfairinc.com

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In March of this year, there was a very large study that revealed if you control all other factors, socioeconomic background, race, and geography or where somebody lives, the single-highest indicator for death by Covid was whether or not the individual had an internet connection,” Margaret Käufer said to a small gathering in the boardroom of the Open Door Family Medical Center in Port Chester on Oct 14.

Käufer, the president of the STEM Alliance, reminded listeners that the strong correlation was different from causation, but nonetheless underscored the importance of her organization’s collaboration with AT&T to launch the Digital Pathways program for Westchester. Her organization is a nonprofit

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dedicated to providing students, parents, and educators with the means of overcoming systemic education gaps.

Digital Pathways will provide several means of supporting residents to help address the disparities in many aspects of life, which are deepened by a lack of affordable internet access. AT&T, a primary provider of telecommunications services in the area, will be providing $30,000 to support the STEM Alliance’s efforts to help residents access the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

The ACP provides qualifying households with a credit of up to $30 a month toward mobile or internet services. ACP eligible households typically include recipients of Medicaid, SNAP, Free/Reduced Price Lunches, or Pell Grants. However, the process of applying for these potentially life-changing credits can sometimes be difficult and confusing, especially for those who already lack familiarity with the services the ACP seeks to provide — a concern shared by Andrea Ruggiero, executive vice president of community health for Open Door Family Medical Centers.

“Over the last five years we were presented with wonderful opportunities with technology,” said Ruggiero. “But what we realized very quickly is that so many of our patients were being left behind. They were still being marginalized by the digital divide.”

The Digital Pathways program seeks to help bridge that divide with more than assisting those in need access ACP funds. It will also pair them with “digital navigators” who can perform the high-tech equivalent of a social worker’s duties by examining a client’s situations, developing plans for helping them, referring them to the proper solutions and aiding the broader organization in allocating resources effectively. They will also be able to provide quick support to somebody with only minor needs while also being able to aid those who may have little or no background in technology.

Robin White, director of external affairs at AT&T, observed, “We understand that you can have a device and you can have connectivity, but you might not know how to use it, in which case it doesn’t matter that you have it. So, the ACP is great because it gets people connected and then you have the STEM Alliance providing the education so that everyone in the household knows how to connect with job search, health care, school, whatever you need. “ The program is part of AT&T’s $2 billion commitment to improving access nationwide, and it is one of several programs where the company partnered with STEM Alliance, including a prior digital literacy program and providing 300 free wireless hotspots throughout Westchester.

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Good Things BOYS & GIRLS CLUB HONORS GENERATIONAL YOUTH LEADERS

TRIAL ATTORNEY NAMED ONE OF IRISH LEGAL Trial attorney Stephen Fogerty of FLB Law in Westport, Connecticut, has been named one of the Irish Legal 100 for 2022 by the Irish Voice, an Irish American newspaper.

“I am especially proud of my Irish roots,” said Fogerty. “Being recognized alongside esteemed Irish members of the bar and judiciary is an honor.”

A proud “son” of counties Tipperary and Sligo, Fogerty has practiced law for more than 35 years. He has represented hundreds of clients before judges and juries in every court in Connecticut and successfully argued appeals in the Connecticut Appellate and Supreme Courts and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Fogerty is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell and has been named to Connecticut Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Catholic University and his Juris Doctorate from Fordham University School of Law. The Irish Legal 100, founded in 2008

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by the Irish Voice newspaper, is an annual compilation of the most distinguished legal professionals in the United States who share one common bond: pride in their Irish roots.

FLB Law, is a full-service law firm whose attorneys primarily represent businesses and individuals throughout Fairfield County, while its hospitality practice helps national restaurant groups expand throughout the U.S. FLB Law supports small businesses and nonprofits through its philanthropic program, Accelerate.

ILLEGALLY PASSING STOPPED SCHOOL BUSES ENDANGERS STUDENTS BusPatrol and the Somers Central School District in Westchester released new data showing nearly 300 motorists that illegally passed stopped school buses over a two-month period.

BusPatrol and the school district also released several videos of close encounters, providing the public a firsthand look into the dangerous driving behavior that routinely endangers young children when getting on and off a school bus. The footage was captured using cameras that were installed on stop-arms affixed to 59 school buses.

The school district obtained the data through a pilot program with BusPatrol, the leading stop-arm enforcement technology provider in North America.

Jean Souliere, CEO and founder of BusPatrol, said: “These illegal passings are extremely dangerous and demonstrate the need for sensible photo enforcement on our roads. Westchester should follow the lead of other counties and pass a school bus safety program that gives schools and law enforcement the tools they need to keep our kids safe.”

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in the New York City region that has not authorized a school bus safety program.

Meanwhile, neighboring suburban counties, including Rockland, Dutchess, Putnam, as well as Suffolk County and several municipalities in Nassau County on Long Island, have all approved bus safety programs.

According to the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, stopped school buses are passed illegally an estimated 50,000 times per school day.

In New York state, it is illegal to pass a stopped school bus when the large red visual sign is in operation.

The school bus program allows a school district to equip school buses with stop-arm cameras designed to capture images of vehicles illegally passing stopped buses. The images are then transmitted to the municipality and used to identify the owners of vehicles and to send notices of liability to the owners. Tickets given by these cameras can result in fines of $250 for a first violation and up to $300 for each violation in an 18-month period. The owners may then pay a fine or contest their liability.

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The Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon honored former Club Counselor and Executive Director Billy Thomas, former NBA Basketball star and Club Executive Director Lowes Moore, and Club Youth of the Year Jenae Brown at its annual Fall Gala on Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Surf Club in New Rochelle, New York.

Thomas received The Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon Lifetime Legacy Award for his support for youth members in the greater Mount Vernon Community spanning over 75 years since he started in 1956 at the Boys Club of Mount Vernon, continuing as executive director and for his lifetime of commitment to working with thousands of youth in his home city.

Moore was presented with the Champions of Youth Award for his career working with youth in Mount Vernon and throughout the New York metropolitan area. He was a member of the club in the early 1960s and went on to play college basketball at West Virgina University and was enshrined in its Hall of Fame. He then starred in the NBA with the New Jersey Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers and San Diego Clippers, and returned to serve as executive director with the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon, and as a professional

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coach.

Brown was presented with the 202223 Youth of the Year Award. She is currently enrolled at the Denzel Washington School of the Arts in Mount Vernon and was recognized for her work as a volunteer at the club, for her academic achieve-

ments and for her participation in club Community Service projects.

“Mere words cannot fully express what these honorees have meant to our club as role models for our members.” said Mel Campos, CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon.

DIAMOND DISCOUNT FOR MILITARY BRIDES

Baribault Jewelers is donating 15% of the proceeds from every purchase of its limited-edition The Power to B purple bracelet to the Purple Heart Foundation. Photo Courtesy of: Baribault Jewelers.

To honor all heroes in uniform on their wedding day, Baribault Jewelers in Glastonbury, Connecticut, is discounting the diamond of their dreams. The fourth annual Veteran’s Day offer for active and retired members of the armed forces, as well as first responders, including police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians, provides 15% off engagement and wedding bands throughout the month of November. For added savings, Baribault’s primary diamond provider,

Tacori, is offering 15% off its settings. The family-owned company also has custom-designed a purple cord bracelet for its The Power to B collection that benefits the Purple Heart Foundation.

Baribault Jewelers has a personal connection to the military and law enforcement. “Both grandfathers, Lewis Baribault Sr. and Raymond Wezowicz served in the United States Army and my daughter Christina’s husband, Daniel Ortiz, is a Hartford Police Officer,” said Lewis

Baribault Jr., owner of Baribault Jewelers.

“We are grateful to those who fought for our country’s freedom and continue to protect our safety.”

For those who want to design their own perfect piece, there is no customization too big or small for Baribault’s in-house team of master goldsmiths and jewelry transformation specialists. “We’re here to bring your custom cut, setting and vision from sketch to reality,” said Baribault.

LOCAL NCCPAP APPOINTEE Sanford E. Zinman, CPA, PC, of Greenwich, Connecticut, was recently elected vice president of the Westchester/Rockland Chapter of the National Conference of CPA Practitioners (NCCPAP) at its Gold Award event. The Gold Award is special and significant; it is not given out frequently and previous recipients have the responsibility and honor of selecting new recipients.

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zation comprised of certified public accountants practicing in the United States.

In addition to serving as a forum for education, networking, and community impact, NCCPAP also advocates for its clients, influences tax administration and tax policy by regularly meeting with Internal Revenue Service representatives, state taxing authorities and elected officials. NCCPAP members represent more than one million businesses and individual clients.

OKTOBERFEST SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

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North East Westchester Special Recreation Inc. in Hawthorne, New York, held its Oktoberfest Celebration on Oct. 15 at the Mount Kisco Country Club in Mount Kisco raising $45,000 to continue its work.

“I would like to thank everyone who attended our Oktoberfest Celebration as we celebrated our organization for its continued work in providing confidence-building experiences for individuals with developmental disabilities,” said Ellie Arnemann, executive director of North East Westchester Special Recreation.

This year’s Oktoberfest Celebration was made possible through the support of: Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Don Brown Sales Inc., Poten & Partners; Community Sponsors – The Feidelson

Srs. Kathleen Sullivan, left, and Eileen O’Brien celebrated with supporters at Dominican University’s 49th annual reception. Photo by Kathy Kahn.

Family, The Kazazis Family and The Family of Louis Brusco Jost.

North East Westchester Special Recreation, is a nonprofit organization providing the community with therapeutic recreation programs.

Celebrating its commitment to higher education, Dominican University welcomed more than 160 guests to its annual grand reception at Old Tappan Manor in Tappan, New Jersey, on Sunday, Oct. 30.

Dominican’s original campus has grown exponentially since its founding in Rockland County in 1952. A number of new buildings have been added, the most recent of which was the expansion

of the Hennessy Center with the addition of a new gymnasium and fitness center. A new turf field is anticipated for 2023. President O’Brien feted two leaders: Alan Seidman, executive director of the Construction Contractors Association of the Hudson Valley and the Beckerle family, owners of Beckerle Lumber, which was established in 1859 and is one of Rockland’s oldest family FCBJ

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businesses.

Originally established by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt as a teaching school for religious women who wished to become educators, the college campus expanded over the years to accommodate a growing number of residents.

Today, it serves 2,000 students and adult learners through programs in the evenings and online courses.

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Good Things FALL FUN AT LAKE NANUET PARK

Erica Sallahian, left, a Realtor with Caldwell-Banker and homemaker and community volunteer Monica Furguson ready to greet guests.

Residents and visitors enjoyed Lake Nanuet’s Fall Festival, which included pumpkin decorating, games, prizes and music over

Emma Jane, owner of Lush Handmade Cosmetics in The Shoppes at Nanuet, teaches tweens and adults how to make their own bath bombs.

Photos by Kathy Kahn.

the past Halloween weekend. Sponsored by the Nanuet Chamber of Commerce, the town of Clarkstown and several other lo-

cal organizations, the afternoon festivities drew hundreds out to enjoy the fun and fabulous autumn weather.

HGAR’S REALTOR® OF THE YEAR At its 106th annual meeting, held Oct. 24 at the Sleepy Hollow Hotel & Conference Center in Tarrytown, the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors® (HGAR) honored Gail Fattizzi, regional manager of Insite Realty Services in White Plains, its “Realtor®of the Year” award. Brian Tormey, president of TitleVest Agency in Manhattan was named the 2022 HGAR “Affiliate Member of the Year.”

Fattizzi served as the 2020 HGAR president, guiding the association through the pandemic. Currently, she serves as the president of the Hudson Gateway Realtor® Foundation, as well as a board member of Furniture Sharehouse, which provides furniture for local families in need. She is responsible for launching HGAR’s Leadership Accelerator Program to identify future leaders for the organization.

While Tormey has been involved with HGAR for only a short time, he and his team have brought unique and innovative virtual programs to Realtors with a monthly series featuring panelists with top real estate professions throughout the New York metro area. He brings nearly 20 years of experience in both residential and commercial real estate and title insurance, and built his business into one of the Top 5,000 Fastest Growing Companies - according to “Inc.” magazine.

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FIRST-GENERATION ASIAN AMERICAN RECEIVES OUTSTANDING BUSINESS AWARD Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts’ (Empire City) Senior Vice President and General Manager Ed Domingo was named a recipient of the 2022 Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business. Domingo received the award at a gala recently held at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan. The Asian American Business Development Center established the award program in 2001 to highlight the critical role Asian American entrepreneurs, professionals and corporate executives play in driving the U.S. economy.

Domingo was chief financial officer and senior vice president of the world-renowned Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada, before joining Empire City in 2019. Under Domingo’s leadership, Empire City reached the historic economic milestone of surpassing $4 billion in education contributions to New York state since its opening. Empire City generates over $25 million on average per month for New York state’s education fund. The property also generates hundreds of millions more in funds to support the sport of harness racing and New York state’s agriculture industry, as well as state and local governments. As Manhattan’s closest casino, Empire City welcomes more than nine million annual visitors from across the tri-state area, more than double the number of visitors to the Statue of Liberty.

Domingo symbolizes the strong culture of diversity and inclusion MGM Resorts active-

ly cultivates. In 2000, MGM Resorts became the first gaming company to declare a formal diversity initiative as a core business value and priority. MGM Resorts actively recruits, engages, develops and retains a diverse workforce while providing equitable access to employment, career growth opportunities and diverse representation across all job levels from entry level to senior leadership positions.

Domingo leads a workforce at Empire City that is majority minority throughout all levels and is also majority female.

Domingo’s parents immigrated to New York from the Philippines before relocating to Dallas, Texas where Domingo was born and raised. He has lived all over the United States and gained inspiration as a business leader from his father who, like many immigrants, started his own small business, which allowed him to support his family through hard work while giving back to his community.

Domingo’s decades of experience in law, finance, gaming and hospitality are critical to his position at the helm of the day-to-day operations of the largest casino in the MGM Resorts fleet. As Empire City looks toward competing to secure one of the remaining commercial casino licenses in New York state, Domingo will oversee the anticipated expansive development of the 97-acre property.

Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts is located at 810 Yonkers Ave. Yonkers, New York.

EMPLOYEE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

From left: Anthony Domathoti, Brian Tormey, Gail Fattizzi, and Richard Haggerty.

Other awardees include Albert P. Schatz who received the Legislative Advocacy Award along with Katheryn DeClerck of Howard Hanna Rand Realty in Goshen; Paul Adler of Rand Commercial in New City received the Stephanie Crispinelli Humanitarian Award named for a brave young woman who was a victim of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, where she had been volunteering to help families in need; Harding Mason of Houlihan Lawrence in Katonah received the Edward I. Sumber Memorial Award; Crystal Hawkins-Syska of Keller Williams New York Realty in White Plains received the DEI Champion Award; the Extra FCBJ

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Mile Award was given to Vlora Sejdi of Keller Williams New York Realty in White Plains; the Spirit Award went to Kimra Pierre of Corcoran Legends Realty in Briarcliff Manor; and the President’s Award was given to Richard Haggerty, HGAR CEO in White Plains and Goshen.

The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors® (HGAR) is a not-for-profit trade association covering more than 14,000 real estate professionals doing business in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland and Orange counties, as well as the Bronx and Manhattan. It is the second largest Realtor® Association in New York, and one of the largest in the country.

Since January 2019, when MGM Resorts International acquired Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts in Yonkers, New York, employees of the regional video lottery terminal facility have largely benefited from robust training and development resources. A favorite program of employees continues to be the MGM Resorts Employee Mentorship Program, which serves to develop and foster employee advancement opportunities and enhance professional knowledge, skills and abilities. The program is open to all employees who possess a desire for personal and professional growth and provides them with the opportunity to elevate their careers through structured, self-directed learning. For most participants, the collaborative relationship often continues long after the six-month formal mentoring program concludes.

“It has been such a privilege to see our employees collaborate with one another

and pass down career expertise,” said Ed Domingo, senior vice president and general manager of Empire City Casino. “…I have personally had the privilege of mentoring employees who have advanced their careers within our company and are now mentoring future leaders of our organization.”

“The mentorship program proved to be a great tool that supported my personal and professional growth. It was a fantastic opportunity that allowed me to gain valuable advice, assisted in the development of my knowledge and skills and helped advance my career,” said Karen Delgado, Empire City Casino director of surveillance who before elevating to her current position was a mentee of Domingo.

Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts is one of the largest entertainment and gaming destinations in the Northeast. It also offers guests year-round harness racing and international simulcasting.

THE ART OF PLACE IN SPACE

Carina Nebula. Photo by NASA’s James Webb Telescope.

The night sky has long held us captive with its beauty and wonders, only to disappear with the coming of the sun.

But photography, beginning with the first pictures of the moon in the 1800s, has enabled us to see into the dark reaches of space, capturing a moment that can be shared anytime. Advances in photographic technologies have given way to Astrophotography, the imaging of astronomical objects, celestial events or areas of the night sky. Modern Astrophotography provides important data and research support on objects invisible to the human eye. Recently, a panel of photographers at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich shared stunning results of what happens when art and science collide.

Leonard Jacobs, was the moderator. The panel included: Benjamin Barakat, an award-winning night sky photographer and researcher at the highest observatory in Europe, The Sphinx Observatory located 3571m above sea level.

Adam Block, who developed the

public observing programs at Kitt Peak National Observatory (1996-2005) was on the panel. He founded the Mount Lemmon SkyCenter (2007) at the University of Arizona, which uses 24-inch and 32-inch telescopes for public outreach. He currently continues to work in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Arizona. He has discovered asteroids, a supernova, and a galactic star stream.

Monika Deviat, another panelist, is a photographer who is best known for her distinctive and award-winning landscape and nightscapes. She is driven to capture unique scenes under the night sky and inspire a sense of wonder, especially in those who cannot see the stars where they live.

László Francsics is an architect, Doctor of Liberal Arts, internationally awarded astrophotographer and the chairman of the Hungarian Astrophotographers’ Association. He lives and works in Budapest, completed his DLA doctoral thesis in architecture in 2021, which examines the relationship be-

tween man and the cosmos. His photography oscillates between astronomical and artistic themes.

Wally Krause, a self-taught amateur astronomer with 50 years of practical ‘backyard’ experience in deep sky, planetary and solar observing. His lifelong interest in astronomy was sparked in 1972 after observing Jupiter through a neighbor’s homemade telescope.

A year later, Krause built his own 10” Newtonian ‘reflector’ telescope. That initial experience created his passion for sharing astronomy with others.

Located in Bruce Park overlooking Greenwich Harbor, the Bruce Museum is a community-based, world-class institution that offers a changing array of exhibitions and educational programs to promote the understanding and appreciation of art and science. The first exhibition at the Bruce Museum took place in 1912 and in 2019, the AAM-accredited museum broke ground on its current expansion project, which will take the building from 33,000 to more than 70,000 square feet.

‘CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF SERVICE’

The New Rochelle (NR) Chamber of Commerce together with the city of New Rochelle will host the 58th annual Thanksgiving Parade Saturday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m.

The parade route will be along North Avenue beginning at Eastchester Road and ending at Bonnefoy Place.

This year’s parade theme “Celebrating a Century of Service” is a salute to the NR Chamber’s 100th anniversary and its extensive history of service to New Rochelle. The Grand Marshalls are retiring City Manager Chuck Strome and recently retired Commissioner of Parks and Recreation Bill Zimmermann, both of whom have dedicated many years to the city.

The parade will feature floats and giant parade balloons, including New Rochelle’s own iconic Mighty Mouse and so much more.

Sponsors and volunteers are still needed for the Thanksgiving Parade.

For more information and to participate, visit https://www.volunteernewyork.org/opportunity/ a076e00000n4clPAAQ/2022-new- rochelle-thanksgiving-parade.

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Good Things HVSF MOVES ON WITH NEW LEADER In honor of its first successful season in Garrison, the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) hosted a celebratory gala Oct. 16 to recognize long-standing supporters Sandy Galef, New York state Assemblywoman 95th A.D., and Richard Feldman, president and CEO, SHS Foundation. The evening also served as an introduction to the nonprofit’s new leader Kendra Ekelund.

“As we approach year-end, there is so much to celebrate for HVSF,” said artistic director Davis McCallum. “Our first season in our new home has given us a renewed sense of excitement about HVSF’s bright future, and now we have the thrill of welcoming Kendra, a seasoned leader and performing arts aficionado, as our new managing director….”

Ekelund joins the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival following her most recent post as general manager of the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) in Pleasantville, New York. During her tenure, the JBFC welcomed more than 200,000 visitors annually and expanded its theater facility from three to five screens. She also improved the organization’s financial sustainability, took a leadership role in strategic and master planning, and helped form and manage its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) committee. A community-focused arts

Community Legacy Award Recipient Richard Freedman, left, president of Garden Homes Management Corp., with Robert Granata, chairman and CEO of First County Bank and president of First County Bank Foundation.

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Davis McCallum, artistic director, HVSF and Kendra Ekelund, incoming managing director, HVSF. Photo courtesy of Kendra Ekelund.

leader, Ekelund’s nonprofit management work centers around inclusion, accessibility, antiracism, and financial sustainability.

She will replace Interim Managing Director David J. Roberts, whose 20 years of expertise in performing arts helped guide

HVSF through its time of transition.

Founded in 1987, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival is a critically acclaimed professional, nonprofit theater company. For more information, visit hvshakespeare.org or follow HVSF on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.

PARKS FOUNDATION MOVES

Joe Stout, third from left, cuts ribbon at the opening of the Westchester Parks Foundation new office building in Mount Kisco.

The Westchester Parks Foundation, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization that provides private support to preserve the county’s park system and improve the quality of life has purchased a 6,000-square-foot office building at 104 Smith Ave., in Mount Kisco. The multilevel house, zoned for office

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space, will be its new headquarters.

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volunteer programs that enable us to improve our county parks,” said Joe Stout, executive director, Westchester Parks Foundation.

McCullough, Goldberger & Staudt LLP served as the lead counsel for the transaction, and Sullivan Architecture provided consultation design services.

Richard Freedman of Stamford, Connecticut, is this year’s recipient of the First County Bank Foundation Reyno A. Giallongo Community Legacy Award. The annual award along with a $2,500 donation check for Open Communities Alliance in Freedman’s name, was recently presented at a reception held at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich.

President of Garden Homes Management Corp., a second- generation family business focused on the ownership, management and development of apartments and housing communities throughout the Northeast, Freedman launched The Garden Homes Fund, a direct grant-making and private foundation with an emphasis on affordable housing, zoning reform and desegregation. Additionally, the Fund is currently developing two 100% deeply affordable philanthropic rental buildings comprised of 17 units in the Springdale section of Stamford and 19 units in

Westport.

Freedman received an undergraduate degree from Yale University and an MBA from Yale School of Management.

“During these challenging economic times, First County Bank Foundation is proud to recognize Richard Freedman, a local individual whose commitment and passion for ensuring the local residents have access to affordable housing is consistent with the values and mission of First County Bank,” said Robert J. Granata, chairman and CEO of First County Bank and president of First County Bank Foundation.

Established in 2018, the Reyno A. Giallongo Community Legacy Award, named after First County Bank’s retired chairman and CEO, recognizes the exceptional achievements and meaningful contributions of an individual or couple, residing in Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan or Westport.

LIONS MAKE BLANKETS The Larchmont Mamaroneck Lions were recently spotted at an event hosted by the “Blankety Blanks” women’s group at the Mamaroneck United Methodist Church, helping to make blanket quilts to be distributed to those in need.

Church members, including Rev. Dr. Peola Hicks and other friends also from the Larchmont and Mamaroneck area at-

tended. Twenty-two blankets were made for distribution to the homeless by the Fuller Center for Housing of Greater New York City.

Blankety Blanks provides blankets to foster children, seniors and victims of natural disasters, as well as members grieving a loved one and shut-ins unable to attend the church service in person.

NYMC ANNUAL FOUNDER’S DINNER New York Medical College (NYMC) recently hosted its annual Founder’s Dinner at Marina Del Ray in the Bronx. More than 385 academic, health care, business and community leaders came together to celebrate the history and promising future of the college and to honor distinguished faculty and alumni leaders for their achievements. Proceeds of the evening directly benefit NYMC students through scholarships and initiatives, and further NYMC’s mission to educate the next generation of physicians and health care providers and support life-saving biomedical research.

“We always look forward to having the New York Medical College community come together annually for our Founder’s Dinner to praise the accomplishments over the past year, and acknowledge those who have had made essential, positive impacts on our students and the medical community,” said Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor, and chief executive officer of NYMC. Gladys M. Ayala, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.P., former vice chancellor for collegewide student affairs, and senior associate dean for student affairs and now vice dean and professor of medicine, NYU Long Island School of Medicine; William H. Frishman, M.D., MACP, professor of medicine and pharmacology; Leonard J. Newman,

THE ART AFFAIR

The Orange County Arts Council in New York will honor video producer and mentor Everett Collie/EC Media Group LLC at “Ignite: The Art Affair,” its annual gala Saturday, Nov. 19, from 6 to 10 p.m. at UAP, 453 NY-17K, Rock Tavern, New York.

Collie is an area creative who specializes in portrait and commercial photography and videography. He uses his skills to help Orange County area businesses better connect to their clients and customers.

A south Florida native, Collie has lived in Middletown since 1997. He and his wife, Cquera, started a media company

M.D. ’70, professor and chair of the Department of Pediatrics; James J. O’Brien, Ph.D., M.A., vice dean emeritus, School of Health Sciences and Practice of Pediatrics; and Ben C. Watson, Ph.D., vice dean emeritus, School of Health Sciences and Practice were recipients of the Distinguished Service and Leadership Awards.

Francis L. Belloni, Ph.D., professor emeritus of physiology, was honored with the Alfred B. DelBello Distinguished Service Award, given to those members of faculty, staff, administration and voluntary leadership who have helped advance the college’s mission of education and research through their service and commitment.

The event was emceed by Vilma E. Bordonaro, M.B.A., chief of staff, NYMC, and Michael Crupain, M.D. ’06, M.P.H., chief of staff and senior vice president of clinical operations. “…This year’s event raised $335,000 toward the endowment and other important student initiatives at NYMC,” said Bess J. Chazhur, M.S., chief development officer and executive director of alumni relations.

Founded in 1860, New York Medical College is one of the oldest and largest health sciences colleges in the country with more than 2,000 students and 400 residents and clinical fellows, more than 2,100 faculty members and 25,410 living alumni.

around 2000, which eventually became EC Media Group, a state-certified minority and women-owned firm since 2018.

“This area is an amazing community to be a part of,” said Collie. “It’s wonderful to live in such a diverse county.”

Orange County Arts Council supports and empowers artists, fosters diverse forms of expression and promotes access to the arts through educational programs, cultural events, public projects and participation that is integral to the economic development and collective well-being of the community.

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THE GREAT PUMPKIN RESCUE

The Greenwich Conservation Commission and Waste Free Greenwich will host The Great Pumpkin Rescue on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cos Cob Train Station Parking Lot to collect pumpkins for composting and to raise awareness about food waste in the community.

This free, family-friendly event will feature a pumpkin smash and lawn games.

To participate in the pumpkin smash, guests must bring their own bat or mallet and protective eyewear. The Waste Free Greenwich team will also conduct a compost demonstration to share tips about

backyard composting and other ways to cut food waste.

Only Jack-o-lanterns, pumpkins and gourds are acceptable; no paint, glitter, googly eyes or candles since they will contaminate the compost when processed.

No other food scraps or other organic material can be dropped off at the event.

More than 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins are sent to incinerators and landfills annually in the U.S. When left to decompose in a landfill, they produce methane, a greenhouse gas that is far more potent than carbon dioxide. Pumpkins and

gourds are 90% water and are full of nutrients. Composting this organic material captures these nutrients and water, creating a soil amendment to benefit parks, gardens and farms.

If you can’t join The Great Pumpkin Rescue, bring your pumpkins and gourds for composting to the designated drop area near the yard waste section at the Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility during hours of operation. Alternatively, remove the seeds and place them in a backyard composter. They can also be left in your yard for animals to enjoy.

KEY POSITIONS AT BANK BRANCHES Walden Savings Bank in Montgomery recently announced the hiring of two seasoned banking professionals in key positions at its New Windsor and Middlehope branches.

Angela Ellis, whose more than 20 years of experience with financial institutions includes the management of two branches simultaneously, was named the branch manager in New Windsor, and Melessia Robinson, also with more than 20 years of experience at a variety of companies, including three years as a branch supervisor, has been named branch operations manager in Middlehope.

Ellis gained her financial expertise entirely in the Hudson Valley, honing skills in management and financial analysis as well as customer service. The SUNY Purchase grad-

uate is responsible for overall branch sales, operations and staff development.

Robinson gained her experience in real estate, retail and at financial institutions. She has supervised, mentored, trained and evaluated branch staff, including tellers. She is responsible for the Middlehope branch’s operations and security. She is a graduate of ITT Technical Institute in Norwood, Massachusetts. “…They are dynamic and will help continue Walden Savings Bank’s legacy of exceptional service while ensuring that our teams continue to identify strategies to provide customers with personalized attention and a positive banking experience,” said President and CEO Derrik Wynkoop.

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Melessia Robinson, left, and Angela Ellis.

Established in 1872, Walden Savings Bank is the 11th oldest federally chartered mutual savings bank with a total of 11 full-service branches serving Orange and Ulster counties and a loan production office in Dutchess County.

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THOUGHTS ON EMPATHY

By Maria Scaros, Executive Director, The Greens at Greenwich

tive” course of study which minimizes its importance in the field of caring for another human being in times of crisis.

We often forget that communion with another fellow human being requires empathy. We all can have an equal partnership with our mind and our heart.

One need not discard one for the other.

We need both. Empathy sits at the core of both our mind and our heart.

Being human, in its purest form, is being aware of the life within and outside ourselves. How are we in the world and how do we choose to live? Learning to

listen to ourselves and to our emotions helps us to become self-aware and able to connect to ourselves and to others.

We are social animals. We seek harmony, connection, and love. In a time when hate speech has become the norm, we need to take a hard look inward at ourselves and outward to our world.

We need each other to survive and the quality in which we connect ensures the quality of our survival. This emotional connection is empathy, and it will secure our survival as a species in a complex and everchanging world.

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o be human is to have the ability to offer empathy to another, to feel what another is feeling and to offer comfort and a healing presence. At this time, empathy is difficult to access or recognize. Anger and distrust are affecting our efforts to connect with one another.

Our society has entered an era of darkness. I cannot help but recall a quote from my favorite author, William Shakespeare, “Now is the winter of our discontent.”

(Richard the III).

Fortunately, I am not as cynical as I sound. Humanity overall is the most extraordinary of species and can easily see themselves in another’s shoes, feel another’s pain and put another before themselves. Humans have sacrificed their lives for strangers without a second thought and forgiven unspeakable atrocities. Empathy saves us. Empathy lifts us out of our self-imposed darkness. When we become still and listen, our ability to empathize rises. It moves from our intelligent mind to our intelligent body to our intelligent heart and to our intelligent soul. In a mechanized world, we often forget our simplest and greatest gifts.

It is a matter of survival. Empathy is considered a “soft skill.” Medical professionals take it in school as an “elec-

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THE GREATEST GIFT: MAKING THE MOVE TO MEADOW RIDGE Jane McCaffrey’s parents moved to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) when they were in their 80s.

“That’s when my mom said, ‘Go when you’re 75. It’s too much fun to miss,’” recalled Jane. She followed her mother’s advice and moved to Meadow Ridge’s Independent Living neighborhood in 2017.

It’s a decision she has never regretted.

“I’m really glad I came when I did,” she said.

THE BEST GIFT FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Meadow Ridge is a CCRC in Redding, Connecticut, that offers everything an individual could want in a fulfilling retirement experience while also relieving the burdens of home ownership and worries that come with aging.

Jane said moving here was the right choice for her and her husband, Timothy, who passed away in 2019. It was also the best gift they have ever given their three children.

“They are absolutely delighted that they don’t have to worry about me,” said Jane.

When they come to visit, Jane’s children and eight grandchildren can focus on spending quality time with her rather than helping with home repairs.

Jane said she and Tim were happy to make the move to Meadow Ridge when caring for the large house they had built in Redding stopped being enjoyable.

“Tim loved being here. He loved having the weight of the home taken off his shoulders and not being responsible,” she said. “You don’t have to worry about pipes leaking, a tree branch falling, getting someone to mow your lawn or getting the snow plowed. You don’t have to worry about anything.”

THE SECURITY OF FUTURE CARE

Another matter Jane and her children don’t have to worry about is health care costs and accessibility if her care needs should change. In addition to Independent Living, Meadow Ridge’s 136-acre campus also includes Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Jane chose to move to Independent Living when she was still young and healthy. This made her eligible for Lifecare, which guarantees her access to Meadow Ridge’s full continuum of care at a predictable monthly fee. As the cost of health care

Meadow Ridge residents Jane McCaffrey and Joan Kaskell became fast friends while working on the community’s literary publication “Ridge Record.” The two share a love of opera and enjoy attending HD Metropolitan Opera performances at nearby Fairfield University.

continues to rise, Lifecare ensures that her monthly rates will remain comparable to what she has already budgeted, even if she needs additional support.

FAMILY IS ALWAYS WELCOME

Apartment homes at Meadow Ridge come in varying sizes and floor plans, but all are bright, beautiful and spacious enough for welcoming guests. Last year, Jane hosted eight people for Christmas dinner.

“We had a wonderful Christmas in my apartment,” she said. Her full kitchen is big enough to cook an entire meal, but they opted to have the Meadow Ridge culinary team prepare one instead.

Jane’s second bedroom is well used by visiting children and grandchildren. She has even hosted some of her grandchildren for weeks at a time so they could attend a day camp at nearby New Pond Farm and enjoy all the community’s top-tier amenities.

“They loved swimming in the pool and eating in the dining room. It was a lot of fun,” she said.

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ALWAYS A FULL SCHEDULE

As a resident of Meadow Ridge, Jane is never absent something to do or people to do it with.

A retired CPA, Jane has leadership roles on several of Meadow Ridge’s resident committees. There are about 20 such committees at the community that help make decisions on everything from activities and dining to marketing and groundskeeping.

Jane’s role as design and layout editor of the Ridge Record, a literary publication by, for and about the community’s residents, connected her with Joan Kaskell.

The publication’s editor is now one of her closest Meadow Ridge friends. One of their favorite activities besides recruiting new contributors to their publication is attending HD Metropolitan Opera performances at Fairfield University.

“Joan and I go to all of those,” she said.

Jane also has a group of friends she goes walking with every morning before breakfast, another group that she gets together with to watch their favorite television series and yet another that she volunteers with at

the nearby Mark Twain Library.

Trips to New York City for live entertainment — either as part of a Meadow Ridge group or with other friends and family — are also a regular part of Jane’s social calendar. The train station is just a sixminute drive from her apartment, and she can get to Grand Central Station in an hour and 40 minutes.

A COMMUNITY OF FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS

Throughout her husband’s illness and his passing, Jane has felt very supported by the community.

“There are so many people here who have experienced the same thing,” she said.

The aging process naturally brings loss of loved ones and friends. But a 99-year-old Meadow Ridge resident who Jane recently befriended said something that has helped her come to terms with these hardships. “‘The wonderful thing is you’re going to meet new people and meet new friends,’ she told me. That’s my mantra.”

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Our residents say moving to Meadow Ridge is the greatest gift they have ever given their children. They are experiencing the height of retirement living and making enduring friendships in an enriching community. Their families have received peace of mind knowing if or when their loved one needs more support, care will be provided right here on campus at a predictable cost.

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artburg is unlike any retirement community you have ever seen before. We believe that the quality of life is as important as the quality of care. Wartburg’s gated, lush 34-acre campus with 24-hour security is tucked behind a quiet residential neighborhood near the Mount Vernon-Pelham border. Since its beginnings as an orphanage more than 150 years ago, to the award-winning, comprehensive older adult care community, Wartburg offers a gold standard of living and care options.

Safety is always a priority at Wartburg. As we emerge from the shadow of Covid-19, Wartburg observes all federal and state mandated protocols to protect the health and safety of its staff and residents. We remain vigilant and dedicated to creating a community of care where seniors can avail themselves of the benefits of an urban lifestyle in a park-like setting, with the peace of mind that comes from knowing there is a team ready to help them as their needs change.

Whether you need temporary assistance or ongoing services, Wartburg has the support you need to live independently for as long as possible in a community that cares. We offer everything from independent senior living and assisted living options to nursing home facility. We also offer adult day care, palliative care, hospice care and

respite care. If you live independently, but require assistance, we offer in-home support for your daily needs and can also provide rehabilitation and skilled nursing services.

At Wartburg, you can age in place gracefully and secure that your health and safety are our priority. At Wartburg, you can live your best life.

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Good Things COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE

From left: Jennifer Kanfer, Aware Connecticut; Michele Litt, Her Time; Allegra Gatti Zemel; Marissa Saporta; April Lebowitz; Amy Saperstein; Erica Davis, Aware Connecticut; and Marria Pooya and Alex Kremski of Greenwich Medical Spa.

WLT PROTECTS 174-ACRE PROPERTY

It only took Greenwich Medical Spa (GMS) a few hours one recent night to raise $1,000 to support Aware Connecticut and Her Time to help the recipient of Her Time’s annual college scholarship program and a student whose family has been impacted by incarceration. GMS’s recently activated community development campaign “Cocktails for a Cause” was launched with the

The Westchester Land Trust (WLT) announced the permanent protection of a 174-acre property in Patterson, New York, that contains Browns Mountain, a rare floating bog and several species of distinctive plants. The land is located within a regionally significant forest and expands on an existing corridor of protected open space.

“Protecting this property expands and connects a vast network of conserved land while preventing forest fragmentation and ensuring the highly visible ridgeline of Browns Mountain is preserved forever,” said Kara Whelan, president of Westchester Land Trust.

Located 52 miles north of New York City, the land buffers the 6,000-acre Great Swamp, one of the largest freshwater wetlands in the state. The Great Swamp is designated by the USDA Forest Service as a Highlands Conservation Focal Area and cited by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) in a 2009 report for its unique habitat, diverse wildlife and scenic value. The Great Swamp functions as an aquifer recharge area and important headwaters for New York City’s water supply as part of the East Branch of the Croton Watershed, a priority drinking water supply protected by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection.

“The ecological value of this land cannot be overstated,” said Gentian Falstrom, land project manager at WLT. “Protecting this land within the surrounding conservation corridor ensures

intent to make a greater impact on the communities it serves in Greenwich, Westport, Ridgefield, Glastonbury, West Hartford in Connecticut, and Scarsdale, New York. As part of MedSpa’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, a local nonprofit in each town that aligns with the company’s mission and goals is identified. Cocktails for a Cause also collaborates with like-minded business-

es. Westport partners and contributors include Robin Reinhardt Jewelry and Things I Love 203. The inaugural event supported Aware Connecticut a local group of women who come together for great causes, and Her Time, a local nonprofit organization that provides community support and social services navigation to women impacted by incarceration and their families.

NYPA PLANTS TREES

Counterclockwise: Kerry-Jane King, NYPA senior director of sustainability; Yonkers City Councilman John Rubbo; Wilson Kimball, president and CEO MHACY; Yonkers City Council President Lakisha Collins-Bellamy; Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano; and Lisa Payne Wansley, NYPA, vice president of Environmental Justice; Yonkers City Council member Shanae Williams; and William Serratore, Yonkers sustainability director.

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and city officials joined the staff of the New York Power Authority’s Tree Power program to plant trees at a Yonkers Housing Authority property as part of an on-going Housing Authority Climate Resiliency program.

Wilson Kimball, president and CEO of the Municipal Housing Authority for the city of Yonkers, said the planting dovetails

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grow, the trees will capture and sequester carbon from the atmosphere, mitigating the effects of climate change in line with New York’s Climate Act. The Municipal Housing Authority for the city of Yonkers is the largest provider of affordable housing in Yonkers and the second largest public housing authority in New York state.

that wildlife and plants have access to the critical and unfragmented habitat they need to migrate and adapt to changing climate patterns.”

Additionally, the property has been identified as an area of “highest conservation value” on the Hudson to Housatonic (H2H) Regional Conservation Partnership’s Strategic Conservation Map. Among its distinctive natural features, the land contains the 991-foot Browns Mountain and Little Pond, a 16-acre glacial spring-fed kettle pond, as well as a unique floating bog that contains rare and potentially endangered species. Together, the kettle pond and floating bog are part of an approximately 30-acre NYSDEC regulated wetland.

The property is currently not open to the public. A public access plan, including trail linkage opportunities, is being assessed with the ultimate goal of allowing the community to appreciate the unique ecological features of the land, while protecting the rare natural resources.

Westchester Land Trust works with public and private partners to preserve land in perpetuity and to enhance the natural resources in Westchester and eastern Putnam counties — a densely populated region under persistent threat from the pressures of development. Founded in 1988, WLT was one of the first land trusts in the nation to receive accreditation through the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.

FORGOTTEN COST OF WAR This Veterans Day, Trinity Episcopal Church, 651 Pequot Ave. in Southport, Connecticut, will hold a dramatic service honoring the hidden toll so many military personnel have paid over the years. Titled “Mental Trauma: the Forgotten Cost of War,” the service will span the experiences of soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines throughout the years from World War I shellshock to the present day condition known as PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).

This special free ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. No affiliation with the church is required.

“War is often portrayed on an enormous scale: we see battlefield carnage filled with loud explosions and gunfire. Yet, it’s often the damage we can’t see that can do the most lasting harm: the mental trauma endured by those on the front lines that can go on for decades after the fighting.” said Rev. Peggy Hodgkins, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church.

A resilient Episcopal congregation rooted in a strong heritage of faith and renewal, Trinity is active in the greater community and holds several benefit events throughout the year.

YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT The Guidance Center of Westchester in New Rochelle recently held its Bash for the Future at the Davenport Mansion in New Rochelle.

Tim Foley, the CEO and executive vice president of the Building and Realty Institute (BRI); Dr. Lillian F. Reynolds, a certified New York state teacher and a licensed social worker; and Jasmine Rice, property manager for Enclave Equities, were recognized at the event for their dedication to helping Westchester’s youth with career development and employment opportunities.

Foley is only the third executive vice president in the 75-year history of the BRI. He also is the director of the Building and Allied Construction Industries of Westchester and serves on the Board of Directors for the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp.

In addition to being a certified NYS

teacher, Reynolds is a licensed social worker in the state. From 2003-2013, she was the executive director of the Grace Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools. She is an ordained minister and has served at Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon for the past 25 years.

Rice is the property manager for Enclave Equities in Mount Vernon. During her employment, she has partnered with the Guidance Center of Westchester’s Center for College and Careers to provide jobs and career advancement opportunities for local youth.

The benefit raised funds for The Center for College & Careers (CCC), which transforms the lives of youth and young adults (ages 13-24) so they can pursue post-secondary education or start on a career track.

HOSPITAL, BLACK MEN IN WHITE COATS SUMMIT

Dr. Frank Quintero, White Plains Hospital emergency medicine physician, is instructing a high school student on how to apply a tourniquet in the Youth Summit’s “Stop the Bleed” breakout session. Photo courtesy White Plains Hospital.

York state’s first Youth Summit in partnership with Black Men in White Coats, a national organization that seeks to increase the number of black and brown individuals in the field of medicine. The full-day summit was held on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Sonesta White Plains Downtown hotel.

More than 200 middle and high school students, educators, parents, physicians and community leaders attended the day of hands-on activities, educational panels and networking with health care professionals from diverse backgrounds.

“Our goal in partnering with Black Men in White Coats is to inspire Westchester’s young people of color and show them that a career in medicine is exciting, rewarding and also

White Plains Hospital Maria Molano, RN, instructs a middle student on proper CPR techniques. Photo courtesy White Plains Hospital.

achievable,” said Master of Ceremonies Dean Akbar, senior director of human resources and talent development and chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee at White Plains Hospital.

Dr. Mill Etienne delivered the keynote address, sharing his experience in health care and the importance of representation in the field. Etienne serves as vice chancellor for DEI, associate dean for student affair and associate professor of neurology and medicine at New York Medical College.

In breakout learning sessions, middle school and high school students participated in hands-on demonstrations while parents, educators and health care professionals attended a panel discussion on “How to Raise a

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Doctor,” The event closed with a panel discussion, “Black Men in White Coats,” focused on overcoming the barriers to increasing representation in health care.

“Our goal for every event is for the students and their parents to come away with an expanded view of the possibilities for their futures,” said Dr. Dale Okorodudu, Founder of Black Men in White Coats.

In 2013, the Association of American Medical Colleges released an alarming report informing the nation that the already low number of black men applicants to medical school was decreasing. Since then, Black Men in White Coats has sought to increase the number of black men in the field.

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COURT CASES U.S. Bankruptcy Court White Plains & Poughkeepsie Local business cases, Oct. 26 Nov. 1 AD Futra Limited, Mount Kisco, d.b.a. Automotive Elegance, et al, Andrew Perry president, 22-22814-SHL: Chapter 7, assets $0 - $50,000, liabilities $100,000 - $500,000.

Attorney: pro se.

Ounce Water LLC, Mount Kisco, Meghan Rossi president, 22-22829-SHL: Chapter 7, assets $1,433,372, liabilities $592,334, Attorney: Alex Spizz.

Ounce Water Inc., Mount Kisco, Meghan Rossi president, 22-22830-SHL: Chapter 7, assets $N/A, liabilities $100,000.

Attorney: Alex Spizz.

U.S. District Court, White Plains Local business cases, Oct. 26 Nov. 1 Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Massachusetts vs. Creative Services, Mount Kisco, et al, 22-cv-9176-VB: Patent infringement.

Attorney: John H. Choi.

Jeffrey Rocque, Greensboro, North Carolina, et al, vs. VNS Westchester, White Plains, et al, 22-cv-9196-VB: Americans with Disabilities Act. Attorney: Clara R. Smit.

Items appearing in the Fairfield County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various sources, including public records made available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court system. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, no liability is assumed for errors or omissions. In the case of legal action, the records cited are open to public scrutiny and should be inspected before any action is taken.

Pine Bush Construction Corp., Spring Valley, et al, vs. town of Crawford, Orange County, 22-cv-9228-VB: Fair Housing Act. Attorney: Robert S. Rosborough.

Pelham 1130 LLC, New Rochelle, et al, vs. Kyle Bragg as president of Local 32BJ Service Employees International Union, Manhattan, 22-cv-9237-PMH: Labor - management eelations, removal from Westchester Supreme Court.

Attorneys: Michael R. Koenig for plaintiffs, Lyle D. Rowen for defendants.

Parkview Station Condominium II, Mamaroneck vs.

Metropolitan Property & Casualty Insurance Co., Warwick, Rhode Island, et al, 22-cv-9240-PMH: Flood insurance.

Attorneys: Frank P. Winston, Anne M. Bossart.

Westchester County Fair Housing Board vs. Kearney Realty & Development Group, Baldwin Place, et al, 22-cv-9241-VB: Civil rights, accommodations.

Attorney: Karen Beltran.

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, Bridgewater Township, New Jersey vs. Hey Pharma Inc., Bardonia, 22-cv-9282-VB: Trademark infringement.

Attorney: Priya Chadha.

Diane Lombardi, Orange County vs. Oxygen XL, Spring Valley, 22-cv-9294-NSR: Fair Debt Collection Act, class action.

Attorney: Robert Yusko.

Triumph IP LLC, Austin, Texas vs. U.E. Systems Inc., Elmsford, 22-cv-9298-KMK: Patent infringement.

Attorney: Nicholas N. Loaknauth.

Salvatore J. Contristano, Manhattan vs. Empress Ambulance Service, Yonkers, 22-cv-9318: Fraud, data breach, class action, removal from Westchester Supreme Court.

Attorney: Jeremiah Frei-Pearson for plaintiff, Robyn M. Feldstein for defendant.

Josh Colon, Bronx vs.

Empress Ambulance Service, Yonkers, 22-cv-9322: Fraud, data breach, class action, removal from Bronx Supreme Court.

Attorney: Brian P. Murray for plaintiff, Robyn M. Feldstein for defendant.

Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to: Fatime Muriqi c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 701 Westchester Ave, Suite 100 J White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: 694-3600 • Fax: 694-3699

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Super Equities Holding LLC, Monsey, et al, vs. Etekcity Corp., Anaheim, California et al, 22-cv-9323-CS: Trademark infringement.

Attorney: Tuvia Rotberg.

Irene Chabak, El Paso, Texas vs. Somnia Inc., Harrison, 22-cv-9341-PMH: Negligence, data breach, class action.

Attorney: James J. Bilsborrow.

DEEDS Above $1 million 1 West Red Oak Lane LLC, New York City. Seller: Baker Companies Inc., White Plains.

Property: 1 W. Red Oak Lane Small, Harrison. Amount: $4.4 million. Filed Oct. 1.

2SM Development LLC, New York City. Seller: 10 South Main LLC, White Plains and Two Hearts Partners LP, Brewster.

Property: 10 S. Main St., Rye. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Oct. 25.

Burlison, Jack and Sarah Frohman, Brooklyn. Seller: Remus LLC, Ossining. Property: 257 Sleepy Hollow Road, Ossining. Amount: $1.3 million.

Filed Oct. 24.

MAW 131 Boston Post Road Realty LLC, New Rochelle.

Seller: BJB Realty LLC, Port Chester. Property: 1311 Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck.

Amount: $1.8 million. Filed Oct. 25.

Renaissance Harrison LLC, Short Hills, New Jersey. Seller: 80 West Red Oak Owner LLC, Port Chester. Property: 80 W. Red Oak Lane, Harrison. Amount: $71 million. Filed Oct. 26.

Westchester Industrial Complex LLC, Buchanan.

Seller: JE.S. Land Developers LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: 3735 Crompond, Yorktown.

Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Oct. 28.

Silver Ridge Development LLC, Hartsdale. Seller: Hnin Khine, Pelham. Property: 18 Stonehouse Road, Scarsdale.

Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Oct. 24.

Below $1 million 15 Wickes Avenue Realty Inc., Yonkers. Seller: AMS Estates LLC, Yonkers. Property: 15 Wokes Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $850,000.

Filed Oct. 24.

70 Millwood Road Inc., Millwood. Seller: Millrose Properties LLC, Millwood.

Property: 70 Millwood Road, New Castle. Amount: $730,000.

Filed Oct. 25.

Fink, Jeffrey D. and Beth S. Fink, Armonk. Seller: LL Parcel E LLC, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Property: 102 Legend Drive, Mount Pleasant.

Amount: $863,665. Filed Oct. 25.

75 Murray Avenue LLC, Larchmont. Seller: Albert F. Codino, Mount Kisco. Property: 75 Murray Ave., Mamaroneck.

Amount: $752,500. Filed Oct. 28.

Itria Ventures LLC, New York City. Seller: Charles A. D’Agostino, Pleasantville. Property: 2095 Hunterbrook Road, Yorktown.

Amount: $632,400. Filed Oct. 25.

118 Grand Avenue LLC, Tarrytown. Seller: Richard Capellazzi and Robert Capellazzi, Croton-on-Hudson.

Property: 120 Grand St., Cortlandt. Amount: $975,000.

Filed Oct. 27.

JAP Management Corp., Irvington. Seller: Michael V. Colantuono and Eileen K. Colantuono, Irvington. Property: 11 S. Eckar St., Greenburgh.

Amount: $950,000. Filed Oct. 24.

136 North Fifth Avenue Realty Co., Mount Vernon.

Seller: Manuel F. Lopes, Mount Vernon. Property: 136 N. Fifth Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $630,000. Filed Oct. 27.

1507 Stratford LLC, White Plains. Seller: Robert C. Stillman, White Plains. Property: 18 Miller Terrace, Greenburgh. Amount: $475,000. Filed Oct. 26.

482 Fourth Avenue LLC, Mahopac. Seller: Melissa Bilen Bora, Pelham. Property: 482 Fourth Ave., Pelham. Amount: $665,000. Filed Oct. 27.

Banot 3 Realty LLC, New Rochelle. Seller: Marc Seth Arkowitz and Michal Arkovitz, New Rochelle. Property: 65 Disbrow Circle, New Rochelle.

Amount: $955,000. Filed Oct. 27.

Bonilla, Catherine, Port Chester. Seller: 25-28 Broadway LLC, Rye. Property: 10 Soundview St., Rye. Amount: $330,000. Filed Oct. 24.

CBRD Holdings LLC, Bronx.

Seller: George Maskara, Bolivia, North Carolina. Property: 58 Amackassin Terrace, Yonkers.

Amount: $432,000. Filed Oct. 25.

Delgrosso, Anthony and Orsola Delgrosso, Bronx. Seller: TC 727 Fifth LLC, Hopewell Junction. Property: 682 Locksley Road, Yorktown. Amount: $650,000. Filed Oct. 26.

Jeff Realty Inc., Bronx. Seller: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, Atlanta, Georgia.

Property: 228 S. Ninth Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $343,875. Filed Oct. 25.

Kings Buy LLC, Huntington.

Seller: Varghese N. Cheru and Sheela V. Sheru, Suga Land, Texas. Property: 67 Bacon Place, Yonkers. Amount: $304,000.

Filed Oct. 28.

Lady Carter Holdings LLC, Yorktown Heights. Seller: Teresa A. Michaud, Yorktown Heights.

Property: 2440 Saw Mill River Road, Yorktown. Amount: $600,000. Filed Oct. 26.

Mattias and Aurora LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Kathi Kon-Barba, Yonkers. Property: 435 Park Hill Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $755,000.

Filed Oct. 26.

Morales, Marc Mathew, Bronx. Seller: Navbharta Real Estate Development Corp., New Rochelle. Property: 42 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $999,999.

Filed Oct. 24.

Oliver Yonkers Buying Corp., Garden City. Seller: John Alba, Yonkers. Property: 130 Oliver Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $750,000. Filed Oct. 27.

Palumbo, Joseph Anthony, Katonah. Seller: Cobbling Rock Estates LLC, Katonah. Property: 24 Cobbling Rock Drive, Somers.

Amount: $550,000. Filed Oct. 26.

Delta Real Holdings LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: James Mora, Hartsdale. Property: 8 Shawn Lane, Greenburgh. Amount: $240,000. Filed Oct. 25.

PB&J Mamaroneck One LLC, Rye. Seller: SHM Post Road LLC, Dallas, Texas. Property: 637 Barry Ave., Rye. Amount: $650,000. Filed Oct. 28.

Depaola, Joseph and Nadia Sepaola, Pleasantville. Seller: KSF Ventures LLC, Jackson, New Jersey. Property: 189 Manville Road, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $919,000. Filed Oct. 25.

Pow, Stephan and Marcia Riley-Pow, Mount Vernon.

Seller: C2GRE LLC, Ardsley.

Property: 11 Lorraine Terrace, Mount Vernon. Amount: $385,000. Filed Oct. 27.

Russell Portfolio LLC, Mamaroneck. Seller: Anthony Varvaro, Huntington. Property: 58 Russell St., Greenburgh.

Amount: $600,000. Filed Oct. 25.

WBP 14 Walter LLC, Chappaqua. Seller: Alphaworks Development LLC, New York City. Property: 14 Water St., Ossining. Amount: $275,000.

Filed Oct. 25.

Wilhelm, Diane, Valhalla.

Seller: Group 4 J LLC, Mahopac.

Property: 73E Independence Court, Yorktown. Amount: $381,500. Filed Oct. 24.

JUDGMENTS 179 Nelson Holdings Inc., Scarsdale. $403,335 in favor of Midway Shopping Center L.P. Filed Oct. 25.

Anvil Mechanical Inc., Mount Vernon. $108,652 in favor of Sunbelt Rentals Inc., Fort Mill, South Carolina. Filed Oct. 24.

Carey, Andrew, Port Chester. $23,386 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Oct. 26.

Carjen Fence Company Inc., Yorktown Heights. $57,852 in favor of National Liability and Fire Insurance Co., Stamford, Connecticut. Filed Oct. 24.

Ergotech Group Inc., Elmsford. $349,469 in favor of Steven Carlucci, Larchmont.

Filed Oct. 28.

Fanith, Eduardo, Yonkers. $8,119 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Oct. 26.

MJC Mason Contracting Inc., Cortlandt Manor. $264,902 in favor of National Funding Inc., San Diego, California. Filed Oct. 24.

New Horizon Surgical Center LLC, Paterson, New Jersey. $24,484 in favor of A&P Coat Apron and Linen Supply LC, Mount Vernon. Filed Oct. 27.

Organic Express Deli Corp., New York City. $65,607 in favor of Stanson Automated LLC, Yonkers. Filed Oct. 28.

Sea Fire Restaurant & Bar Inc., Scarsdale. $6,695 in favor of Strassburger Meats LLC, Carlstadt, New Jersey. Filed Oct. 24.

Facts & Figures FEDERAL TAX LIENS, $10,000 OR GREATER, Westchester County, Oct. 26 Nov. 1 Ayash, Irving M.:New Rochelle, 2008, 2010, 2019 personal income, $84,014.

DiBernardino, Margaret: Yonkers, 2010 - 2014 personal income, $82,789.

Brian Kirby Inc., Yonkers.

Amount: $21,000.

Gerardo Torres d.b.a.

Detorres Landscape, New Rochelle. Amount: $28,500.

Kevin Slavin d.b.a. Kevin Slavin Home Improvement, Elmsford. Amount: $21,000.

Ossining Furniture Corp., Ossining. Amount: $19,500.

Platinum Wood Floors Inc., Yonkers. Amount: $20,000.

Smokers Shop 2 Corp., Yonkers. Amount: $21,500.

Fong, Harry: Katonah, 2009, 2011, 2015 personal income, $52,982.

LIS PENDENS

Fong, Stephanie: Katonah, 2009, 2011 personal income, $12,653.

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

Harper, Adrienne D.: Peekskill, 2014, 2020 - 2021 personal income, $15,793.

Ignacio, Ruby A. and Samuel B. Ignacio: Yonkers, 2017 - 2018 personal income, $74,573.

Jump For Joy Family Day Care, Adrienne D. Lassic: Peekskill, 2017-2018 employer quarterly tax, $15,548.

McKay, Jeremy R. and Joan E. McKay: Eastchester, 2021 personal income, $39,853.

Michelle Construction One LLC, Asbel E. Juarez: Port Chester, 2019 - 2021 employer quarterly tax and failure to file correct information, $18,257.

Mollin, Michael E.: Larchmont, 2004, 2006 - 2008, 2010 personal income, $337,770.

Rooney, John and Michelle Rooney: White Plains, 2018 2021 personal income, $130,816.

Walter, Frances N.: Mount Vernon, 2012 - 2014 personal income, $47,968

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD Failure to carry insurance or for work-related injuries and illnesses.

866 Scarsdale Corp. d.b.a.

Henry’s Barber Shop, Scarsdale. Amount: $21,000.

Blue Furniture Store Corp., Yonkers. Amount: $21,000.

Brunetto, Andrea and Michael T. Magistro, as owners. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $252,345 affecting property located at 1 Quaker Bridge Road, Ossining.

Filed Oct. 25.

Bunting, Jane E. Gerhart and Kenneth J. Bunting, as owners. Filed by Santander Bank National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $250,000 affecting property located at 22 Miller Terrace, White Plains.

Filed Oct. 27.

Connelly, Joseph and Jennifer Connelly, as owners. Filed

by Wells Fargo Bank National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $200,000 affecting property located at 6 Timberlane Drive, Katonah. Filed Oct. 26.

Holzberg, Ethel and Joseph Holzberg, as owners. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $620,000 affecting property located at 1 Winding Lane, Scarsdale. Filed Oct. 25.

Hutchins, Sidney and Ladonna Hutchins, as owners.

Filed by Bank United National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $471,415 affecting property located at 111 N. Fulton Ave., Mount Vernon. Filed Oct. 27.

Lewis, David, as owner. Filed

by Mortgage Assets Management LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $938,250 affecting property located at 567 North St., Rye. Filed Oct. 27.

Lilian, Jonathan and Hope Lilian, as owners. Filed by Pentagon Federal Credit Union.

Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $359,000 affecting property located at 50 Quarry Lane, Bedford. Filed Oct. 27.

Lopez, Luis E., as owner. Filed

by Wells Fargo Bank National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $630,000 affecting property located at 560 Westchester Ave., Rye Brook.

Filed Oct. 24.

Medina, Petra and Luis Terrero, as owners. Filed

by Loancare LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $288,000 affecting property located at 8 Union Place, Yonkers. Filed Oct. 27.

Moncrieffe-Ortega, Celcer, as owner. Filed by Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $420,000 affecting property located at 118 Vista Place, Mount Vernon. Filed Oct. 27.

O’Brien, Denis and Isabel Simoes, as owners. Filed by U.S. Bank National Association.

Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $131,250 affecting property located at 61 Morningside Ave., Yonkers. Filed Oct. 24.

Windward Holdings LLC, as owner. Filed by Columbia Bank.

Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $1.7 million affecting property located at 99 N. Water St., Ossining. Filed Oct. 24.

MECHANIC’S LIENS Arthouse White Plains Development LLC, White Plains. $166,254 in favor of Just Klean LLC, Brooklyn. Property: 10 Lyon Place, White Plains. Filed Oct. 24.

Rizwan, Raja, Greenburgh. $5,907 in favor of Ahern Rentals Inc., Henderson, Nevada.

Property: 307 Winding Road, Ardsley. Filed Oct. 24.

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

Pobedita Landscaping, 33 Fillmore Place, Apt.1B, White Plains 10606, c/o Tomas S. Juarez Martinez. Filed Oct. 27.

Precision Mat, 45 May St., Apt. 5A, New Rochelle 10801, c/o Carlos Perez Aguilar. Filed Oct. 26.

Pro Driving Base, 119 Mount Vernon Ave., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Yvette Valerio. Filed Oct. 25.

Rohani’s Timeless Treasures, 25 Leroy Place, Apt. 309, New Rochelle 10805, c/o Iriani Hariati Zulkiffi. Filed Oct. 27.

PARTNERSHIPS SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS

Zamary Financial Coaching, 23 Sarah St., Ossining 10562, c/o Zamary Texerra. Filed Oct. 24.

A2Z Security, 5 Brookside Ave., Cortlandt Manor 10567, c/o Michael Zazzini. Filed Oct. 28.

HUDSON VALLEY

Building 20, 531 E. Lincoln Ave., Apt. 2R, Mount Vernon 10552, c/o Jonathan James. Filed Oct. 27.

Jdee’s Cleaning Service, P.O. Box 24, Purchase 10577, c/o Jefferson R. Reyes. Filed Oct. 24.

Walker, Thomas Grayson, as owner. Filed by Fareverse LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $697,500 affecting property located at 116 Juniper Hill Road, White Plains. Filed Oct. 27.

Krebs House Publishers, 21 PineRidge Road, Larchmont 10538, c/o Virginia Krebs. Filed Oct. 26.

Wilson, Jody L. and Ramon Santos, as owners. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust National Association.

Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $239,200 affecting property located at 809 Oakwood Drive, Peekskill. Filed Oct. 24.

PKV Sparks, 21 Pine Ridge Road, Larchmont 10538, c/o Virginia Krebs. Filed Oct. 26.

Westchester Transportation Services, 11 W. Prospect Ave., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Margaret Reid. Filed Oct. 25.

Spitzer, Pauline, as owner.

Filed by Guaranteed Rate Inc. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $238,000 affecting property located at 56 Oregon Road, Cortlandt Manor. Filed Oct. 26.

Williams, Maureen C., as owner. Filed by U.S. Bank National Association. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $548,250 affecting property located at 225 Union Ave., Mount Vernon. Filed Oct. 25.

Pert Tutti, 51 Haines Road, Unit 1E, Bedford Hills 10507, c/o Herbert N. Ganno. Filed Oct. 25.

John M Daly, 538 Riverdale Ave., Yonkers 10705, c/o John M. Daly.

Filed Oct. 24.

Letitia Gottashe, 26 First St., Pelham 10803, c/o Verna Letitia James. Filed Oct. 24.

Luissolutions, 66 Poningo St., Portchester 10573, c/o Luis Rafael Jimenez. Filed Oct. 25.

Manged Care Rehab, 5 Pratt St., New Rochelle 10801, c/o Jasmine Bass. Filed Oct. 25.

New Cily Co., 45 Church Tavern Road, South Salem 10590, c/o Jacob Harrison Silm. Filed Oct. 25.

Paul Cleaning Services, 79 Fisher Ave., White Plains 10606, c/o Berny Paul. Filed Oct. 26.

Peppers Thai Cuisine, 5 Pratt St., New Rochelle 10801, c/o Jasmine Bass. Filed Oct. 25.

BUILDING LOANS Above $1 million 15 Kind LLC, as owner. Lender: Northeast Community Bank.

Property: 15 King Terrace, Spring Valley. Amount: $1.3 million.

Filed Oct. 27.

Below $1 million Aspiration Properties and Equities LLC, as owner. Lender: Wisdom Funding U.S.A. LLC. Property: Fernglade Court, Monroe. Amount: $402,000.

Filed Oct. 25.

Menche, Robert, as owner.

Lender: TD Bank National Association. Property: 4 Mahoney Court, Clarkstown.

Amount: $840,000. Filed Oct. 25.

Monopoly Holdings LLC, as owner. Lender: EH Capital LLC. Property: in Port Jervis. Amount: $100,000. Filed Oct. 28.

Samyech LLC, as owner.

Lender: Conventus LLC. Property: in East Fishkill.

Amount: $100,600. Filed Oct. 28.

FCBJ

WCBJ

Schlesinger, Robert, as owner.

Lender: Valley National Bank.

Property: 44 N. Quince Lane, Monsey. Amount: $500,000.

Filed Oct. 28.

Starlight Holdings LLC, as owner. Lender: Northeast Community Bank. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $800,000.

Filed Oct. 28.

Walker, Mathew and Nicole Walker, as owners. Lender: TEG Federal Credit union. Property: 44 Long Hill Road, Highland Mills. Amount: $419,000. Filed Oct. 28.

DEEDS Above $1 million 230 Hill Road LLC, Monsey.

Seller: R&R Realty Associates LLC, Wappingers Falls. Property: in Wappingers Falls. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Oct. 25.

Johnson Manor Development LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: Admas Koidesh Realty Inc., Monsey.

Property: 33 and 37 Myrtle Ave., Ramapo. Amount: $2.7 million.

Filed Oct. 26.

RHHS LLC, Red Hook. Seller: Martin W. Willms and Elizabeth Willms, Red Hook. Property: in Red Hook. Amount: $2.3 million.

Filed Oct. 26.

Below $1 million 1 Michele LLC, Monsey. Seller: Jaclyn M. Miller, New City.

Property: 1 Michele Court, Spring Valley. Amount: $400,000. Filed Oct. 28.

13 South Grand Avenue LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Joan M. Seifts, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $360,000. Filed Oct. 26.

35 Shaker Holding LLC, New York City. Seller: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, Chicago, Illinois. Property: in Wappingers Falls. Amount: $135,500. Filed Oct. 28.

53 Brookside LLC, Brooklyn.

Seller: Yakov Cohen, Spring Valley. Property: 53 Brookside, Orangetown. Amount: $635,000.

Filed Oct. 27.

80 Cherry Property LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: 80 South Cherry LLC, Monroe. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $287,000. Filed Oct. 25.

90 Viola Road LLC, Brooklyn.

Seller: Rachel Sossen, Hollis Hills. Property: 90 Viola Road, Montebello. Amount: $750,000.

Filed Oct. 25.

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Facts & Figures 309 Main Street LLC, Monroe.

Seller: Ital 3 LLC, Poughkeepsie.

Property: in Poughkeepsie.

Amount: $765,000. Filed Oct. 25.

320 Mill Street LLC, Rhinebeck. Seller: Michael D. Kranis, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $50,500. Filed Oct. 25.

985 Main Fishkill LLC, Stony Point. Seller: Wattarab LLC, Fishkill. Property: in Fishkill.

Amount: $750,000. Filed Oct. 25.

Acevedo, Carlos, Congers.

Seller: SMK Home Builders Inc., Congers. Property: 37 N. Grant Ave., Clarkstown. Amount: $719,500. Filed Oct. 26.

Berger, Miriam and Steven Berger, Suffern. Seller: Highview Hills LLC, Suffern. Property: 10 Silverwood Circle, Ramapo.

Amount: $665,500. Filed Oct. 25.

Cider Court LLC, New York City. Seller: Margaret Hammond, Patterson. Property: 14 Cider Court, Patterson. Amount: $401,000. Filed Oct. 25.

CRL Properties LLC, Monsey.

Seller: Walter S. Sakowitz, New City. Property: 22 Old Mill Road, Clarkstown. Amount: $386,000.

Filed Oct. 28.

Dancziger, Simcha, Spring Valley. Seller: Slavita Estates LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 47 Slavita Road, Unit 212, Ramapo.

Amount: $700,000. Filed Oct. 25.

Deo Enterprises LLC, Yonkers.

Seller: HBD Holdings LLC, Nanuet. Property: 30 Rockland St., Haverstraw. Amount: $185,000. Filed Oct. 26.

Dutchess & Orange Property Management Inc., Chester.

Seller: Cheryl Masiello, Fishkill property: in Fishkill. Amount: $435,000. Filed Oct. 28.

Eli Premier Holdings LLC, Somers. Seller: Richard Preira, Carmel. Property: 610 Vista on the Lake, Carmel. Amount: $250,000. Filed Oct. 25.

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Gross, Sora, Spring Valley.

Seller: 3112 Parkview LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 3112 Parkview Drive, Unit 3112, Spring Valley.

Amount: $677,500. Filed Oct. 24.

River Homes LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: Ellen O’Hara Woods, New City. Property: 26 River Road, Stony Point. Amount: $386,500. Filed Oct. 24.

JDF Homes LLC, West Nyack. Seller: Joseph Avallone, Haverstraw. Property: 3302 Leeward Drive, Haverstraw.

Amount: $260,000. Filed Oct. 28.

Stark Investors LLC, Mahopac.

Seller: Stephen Dill, Carmel.

Property: 13 Fowler Ave., Carmel.

Amount: $190,000. Filed Oct. 24.

Leo Realty and Management Corp., Carmel. Seller: Morgan Reddy, Carmel. Property: 621 Fox Run Lane, Carmel. Amount: $160,000. Filed Oct. 26.

Tiger Lili Eighteen LLC, Albany. Seller: John W. Moscow and Melinda L. Moscow, New York City. Property: 231 Wiccopee Road, Putnam Valley.

Amount: $586,000. Filed Oct. 26.

Joyful Garden 8 Inc., Suffern.

Seller: Shan Jie Chen, Flushing.

Property: 25 Lafayette Ave., Suffern. Amount: $450,000.

Filed Oct. 28.

Unger, Mayer S., Spring Valley.

Seller: Slavita Estates LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 43 Slavita Road, Unit 201, New Square. Amount: $950,000. Filed Oct. 25.

Kleinman, Shimon, Monsey.

Seller: 6 Jeffrey LLC, Monsey.

Property: 4 Jeffrey Place, Unit 213, Ramapo. Amount: $890,000.

Filed Oct. 25.

Winer, Jacob J., Suffern. Seller: Lease Ease Incorporated, Montebello. Property: 7 Coe Farm Road, Montebello. Amount: $800,000. Filed Oct. 25.

Laob LLC, Staten Island. Seller: Nam Sik Kim and Eun Jo Kim, Valley Cottage. Property: 71 Gilchrest Road, Clarkstown.

Amount: $300,000. Filed Oct. 25.

JUDGMENTS

Margulies, Nathan and Fraidy Margulies, Monsey. Seller: 6 Jeffrey LLC, Monsey. Property: 4 Jeffrey Place, Unit 113, Ramapo.

Amount: $890,00. Filed Oct. 25.

Mazone, Dannielle A., Garnerville. Seller: 162 Coolidge Street LLC, Haverstraw. Property: 162 Coolidge St., Haverstraw.

Amount: $375,375. Filed Oct. 24.

New Wilshire LLC, Brooklyn.

Seller: James J. Sexton, New City. Property: 31 Wilshire Drive, Chestnut Ridge. Amount: $640,000. Filed Oct. 28.

Ozeri, Daniel Z. and Chagit Devora Ozeri, Pomona. Seller: 41 Palisades Court LLC, Pomona.

Property: 41 Palisades Court, Haverstraw. Amount: $799,000.

Filed Oct. 28.

Pereira, Victor Da Costa, Danbury, Connecticut. Seller: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Florida. Property: 56 Chief Ninham Drive, Kent.

Amount: $135,050.

FCBJ

WCBJ

Bakonyi, Stephanie, Goshen. $3,963 in favor of Jefferson Capital Systems LLC, Saint Cloud.

Minnesota. Filed Oct. 24.

Carticia, Sandra L., Newburgh. $2,242 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla. Filed Oct. 26.

Cipriano, Maria Connors, Carmel. $9,788 in favor of Credit Acceptance Corp., Southfield, Minnesota. Filed Oct. 28.

Colon, Juan, Westtown. $1,752 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed Oct. 24.

Correa, Yulissa, Brewster. $2,659 in favor of TD Bank U.S.A. National Association, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Filed Oct. 28.

Cortez, Maria, Newburgh. $11,085 in favor of Greenhouse Apartments, Newburgh. Filed Oct. 25.

Cuneo, Christopher P., Newburgh. $8,627 in favor of Bank of America, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Oct. 25.

Garrison Realty Group Inc., Garrison. $11,714 in favor of Brinks Tank Services Inc., Hillside, New Jersey. Filed Oct. 27.

Joyce, Christopher R., Putnam Valley. $4,376 in favor of Citi Bank National Association, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed Oct. 27.

Lopez, Claudia, Pharr, Texas. $12,196 in favor of Heritage Financial Credit Union, Middletown. Filed Oct. 24.

Mckeon, Gregory Howard, Brewster. $8,799 in favor of Bank of America National Association, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Oct. 24.

MTK Realty LLC, Monroe. $85,521 in favor of TD Bank, Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Filed Oct. 26.

Wright, Angela, Port Jervis. $6,603 in favor of College of Saint Rose, Albany. Filed Oct. 24.

Zachary, Nigel Z., Newburgh. $5,526 in favor of Credit Acceptance Corp., Southfield, Minnesota. Filed Oct. 25.

MECHANIC’S LIENS JMDH Real Estate of Brewster LLC, as owner. $55,777 in favor of M. Brett Painting Company Inc., Putnam. Property: 3711 Danbury Road, Brewster. Filed Oct. 17.

Keen Equities LLC, as owner. $503,410 in favor of Ultimate Forestry LLC, Monticello.

Property: 502 Apple Lane, South Blooming Grove. Filed Oct. 26.

Leani Inc., as owner. $18,760 in favor of Cioffi 1 Inc., Thiells.

Property: 96 Route 17M, Monroe.

Filed Oct. 24.

Sow, Malick Gallow, as owner. $172,150 in favor of B&G Restoration Inc. Property: 31 Thornwood Drive, Poughkeepsie. Filed Oct. 27.

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

PARTNERSHIPS B&C ATV, 1014 Route 52, Kent 10512, c/o Brian Christopher Idoni and Christopher James Heiloo. Filed Oct. 27.

Gem Lanka, 39 Lake Road, Apt. 8, Congers 10920, c/o Fowzul Azmi Abdul Wadood and Rickshan Mohamed Azmi. Filed Oct. 24.

McCorvey Counseling Services, 20 Scarsdale Road, Carmel 10512, c/o Alisha Williams McCorvey. Filed Oct. 27.

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS 3 Son Landscaping & Seal Coating, 23 Rifton Place, Walden 12586, c/o Sinecio Arenas Flores.

Filed Oct. 24.

A-Class Elite, 108 Prospect Ave., Middletown 10940, c/o Denzel Nelson Clarke. Filed Oct. 28.

Andrew Griffith CPA, 125 Orange Turnpike, Sloatsburg 10974, c/o Andrew Griffith. Filed Oct. 24.

BEZ NYC Tours, 160 N. Main St., Suite 39B, New City 10956, c/o Bezuayehu J. Rabideau. Filed Oct. 28.

Body & Beauty Works by Seleina, 8 Howard Drive, Newbugh 12550, c/o Seleina Flor Delgado. Filed Oct. 24.

BR Casa LLC, Brewster. Seller: Susan Eder and Friedrich Eder, Brewster. Property: 24 Sylvia Barlow Way, Brewster. Amount: $900,000. Filed Oct. 28.

Crafty Sewer, 31 Kings Ridge Road, Mahopac 10541, c/o Elaine M. Pettit. Filed Oct. 26.

Divine Crown, 2811 Barclay Manor, Newburgh 12550, c/o Karrel Rochelle Dunbar. Filed Oct. 27.

ELN Crafts, 3 Bender Road, New City 10956, c/o Emma L. Narine.

Filed Oct. 24.

Empire Home Improvements, 218 Wisner Ave., Middletown 10940, c/o Dennis P. Hayden.

Filed Oct. 25.

Firebird Acupuncture, 18 Cross Timbers Road, Garrison 10524, c/o Maria Gorens. Filed Oct. 26.

Five Star Car Service, 82 Conklin Ave., Haverstraw 10927, c/o Samuel Lopez. Filed Oct. 28.

Floors & More by JM, 410 Fourth Ave., Middletown 10940, c/o Jose Manuel Linares. Filed Oct. 26.

Jadalena Studio, 60 Peach Place, Middletown 10940, c/o Jadalena Sarah Garcia. Filed Oct. 24.

JD Janitor Service, 45 S. Route 9W, Haverstraw 10927, c/o Daniel Jacinto Reyes. Filed Oct. 27.

Malan Guacho Taxi Service, 4137 Ithaca St., Elmhurst 11373, c/o Jose Carlos Malan Guacho.

Filed Oct. 26.

Midas Touch Maintenance, 8 Dunlop Drive, Spring Valley 10977, c/o Shawn Nicholas Horvath Hernandez. Filed Oct. 25.

Moscoso Car Services, 35 Singer Ave., Spring Valley 10977, c/o Manuel Custodio Ojeda Moscoso. Filed Oct. 28.

Omars Barber Shop & Nails, 134 Jersey Ave., Port Jervis 12771, c/o Sandy O. Santana. Filed Oct. 26.

R & G Rentals, 477 Gardnertown Road, Newburgh 12550, c/o Gordon Lachance.

Filed Oct. 28.

Saint Francis Rentals, 90 Beacon St., Newburgh 12550, c/o Jean Claude Francois. Filed Oct. 26.

Sporta Wear, 31 Fowler St., Port Jervis 12771, c/o Erik Morton.

Filed Oct. 25.

Teddy Wears, 27‑29 Beattie Ave., Middletown 10940, c/o Julian Peters. Filed Oct. 25.

Yale Remodeling, 40 Calico Lane, Highland Mills 10930, c/o Dong Yu. Filed Oct. 28.

Facts & Figures BUILDING PERMITS Commercial Cane, Michael, Greenwich, contractor for Putnam 600 Acquisition LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 600 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $650,000. Filed Sept. 8.

Executive Landscaping Inc., North Haven, contractor for Spectrum Stamford LLC. Perform removal of the existing plaza and its materials as detailed in the removal plans at 400 Atlantic St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Sept. 30.

Glen Allen Building & Renovation, Norwalk, contractor for 132 Flax Hill LLC. Renovate five multifamily residences at 132 Flax Hill Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed Sept. 21.

Gold Duct New Begin LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Carly Realty LLC. Reface existing light box at 170 Selleck St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $500. Filed Sept. 2.

Greenwich Construction & Development LLC, Shelton, contractor for Albert Edward Enterprises LLC. Add a small partitioning wall to accommodate a one-half bath on the first floor of 470 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Sept. 26.

Greenwich Country Club, Greenwich, contractor for Greenwich Country Club. Erect a seasonal and temporary tennis dome over an existing tennis court at 19 Doubling Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Sept. 26.

Greenwich Power Systems, LLC, Cos Cob, contractor for Stamford Cross Road Residences Inc. Install a new Generac 60kw generator to power communal areas in this retirement residence at 6 Cross Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $39,802. Filed Sept. 13.

Items appearing in the Fairfield County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various sources, including public records made available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court system. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, no liability is assumed for errors or omissions. In the case of legal action, the records cited are open to public scrutiny and should be inspected before any action is taken.

Greenwich Real Estate Investments I LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Greenwich Real Estate Investments I LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 3 River Road, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Sept. 28.

Greenwich Tent Company, Bridgeport, contractor for Innis Arden Golf Club Inc. Install a seasonal tennis bubble over the existing court at 120 Tomac Ave., Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $130,570. Filed Sept. 23.

Greenwich Tent Company, Bridgeport, contractor for Innis Arden Golf Club Inc. Install a pool deck tent at 120 Tomac Ave., Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $56,047. Filed Sept. 30.

The Home Depot USA Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, contractor for In Crisis Kids. Remove and replace 42 windows, all the same size at 1 Salem St., Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $35,575. Filed Sept. 21.

Horton Group LLC, Madison, contractor for Fleet National Bank. Install a fence enclosure for a dumpster at 383 W. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Sept. 28.

JH Carpentry LLC, Stamford, contractor for Donna G. and Daniel Pinkel. Renovate the kitchen and bathroom at 51 Forest Ave., Unit 40, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Sept. 9.

Jacobs Telecommunications Inc., Acworth, Georgia, contractor for Allied Property Group Inc. Remove abandoned T-Mobile antennas and associated equipment at 1111 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Sept. 16.

Knight & Grabowski Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Knight & Grabowski Properties LLC. Perform interior alterations to the first and second floors. Add two new bathrooms and renovate three existing bathrooms, remodel kitchen and dining area, remove masonry fireplace and chimney, expand master bedroom on second floor within existing footprint, add dormer at second floor above garage, add covered front porch and rear steps and landing at 79 Hardesty Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed Sept. 22.

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Magna Construction Limited LLC, Stamford, contractor for 2187 Atlantic Street LLC. Perform an interior build-out for business occupancy at 2187 Atlantic St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $125,290. Filed Sept. 12.

Paschalidis, Leonard and Sophia Paschalidis, Norwalk, contractor for Leonard and Sophia Paschalidis. Perform replacement alterations at 141 Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Sept. 23.

Magna Construction Limited LLC, Stamford, contractor for Sandler Realty Inc. Perform interior alterations to the first floor, including demolition, expansion of existing office, storage, three new light fixtures and new finishes at 417 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Showah, Henry, Trumbull, contractor for Green L/Cal LLC Putnam. Renovate Unit 23A at Western Junior Highway, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $41,000. Filed Sept. 27.

Tito’s Home Improvement Contractor, Stamford, contractor for Giovanni Carestia.

Expand the closet in the primary bedroom and living room.

Exchange tub for shower stall and install new flooring and lighting in the full bathroom at 1465 E. Putnam Ave. Unit 330, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Sept. 21.

MDI Construction LLC, Wilton, contractor for MDI Construction LLC. Replace flat roof at 74 Greenfield Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed Sept. 13.

Mill Post Realty LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Mill Post Realty LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 136 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Nexius Solutions Inc., Norwalk, contractor for SONO 50 LLC. Install new antennas for AT&T at 50 Washington St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Sept. 20.

Nexius Solutions Inc., Frisco, Texas, contractor for Regency Towers Association Inc. c/o Sequoia Property Management.

Replace six antennas with nine new models at 1 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Sept. 6.

On The Level Construction and Design LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Investment Property LLC. Construct a shed dormer for a new bathroom on the second floor with a single sink, toilet and tub, and add a HVAC system at 78 Albin Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $14,500. Filed Sept. 1.

Signature Pools, Norwalk, contractor for US Bank National Association. Install an in-ground pool at 9 Twilight Place, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $61,000. Filed Sept. 23.

Skyview Builders LLC, Norwalk, contractor for 258 Main Ave LLC. Build a retaining wall in the parking lot at 258 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Sept. 23.

Structurecraft Contracting LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Harwill Homes Inc. Perform replacement alterations at 330 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $36,680. Filed Sept. 22.

Residential Bartlett, Philip, Norwalk, contractor for Nancy and Kenneth G. Craw. Install a generator at rear of a single-family residence and install a 120-gallon propane tank at 177 Chestnut Hill Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Datin Brothers Inc., Newtown, contractor for Hudson Ashton Jr. Demolish accessory building at 12 Meadow Drive, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Sept. 7.

Duffy Construction, Stamford, contractor for Brian and Emily Stern. Remove fireplaces in master bedroom and family room at 169A Stanwich Road, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $47,000. Filed Sept. 15.

Deak, William F., Norwalk, contractor for Linda Shen.

Install a generator in rear at 10 Suburban Drive, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Sept. 22.

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East End Developers Inc., Bridgeport, contractor for 265 BPA LLC, et al. Demolish detached garage at 265 Bruce Park Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Sept. 8.

Hastings, Irene B., Norwalk, contractor for Irene B. Hastings.

Replace old windows with new windows at 13 Cider Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $8,473.

Filed Sept. 22.

Frattaroli, Frank A. Jr., Stamford, contractor for Melissa DeFiore. Remove nonload bearing wall between kitchen and living room and install island in place of the wall at 180 Colonial Road, Unit A7, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Sept. 14.

The Home Depot USA Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Gerard N. Vondohlen Jr. Remove and replace one window at 6 Seaside Place, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,754. Filed Sept. 22.

G&R Home Improvement LLC, Stamford, contractor for Maria and Kostantis Dino Ghoussias. Replace headers above two Andersen sliding patio doors, which will not be replaced at 140 Quarry Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,500. Filed Sept. 6.

G and L Building LLC, New Canaan, contractor for Paul M. and Karen Simons. Install an interior staircase from second floor to attic at 85 Sherwood Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $60,500. Filed Sept. 1.

Garbarino, James, Riverside, contractor for James Garbarino.

Construct a carport on an existing slab at 26 Sinawoy Road, Riverside. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Sept. 19.

Gesualdi Construction Inc., Stamford, contractor for Thomas J. McDonald. Construct two floors at 777 Long Ridge Road.

The second floor is a full renovation of board room, collaborative areas, new mechanicals, connecting stairwell, all new floor finishes, renovation for bathrooms and new lighting. The third floor will be a partial renovation with executive offices and team rooms at the corners. All offices will have new ceilings at 777 Long Ridge Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $5,000,000.

Filed Sept. 13.

Halper, Jon, Greenwich, contractor for 361 Shore Road LLC. Install floor infill for two-story entry foyer and expansion over existing entry porch at 361 Shore Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $115,000. Filed Sept. 8.

The Home Depot USA Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, contractor for Tracey Ambrosecchio and Michael Chioffe. Remove and replace 10 windows, same size, no structural change at 50 Cody Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,598. Filed Sept. 16.

The Home Depot USA Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, contractor for Gokaran and Dolsie Narine.

Remove and replace 12 windows, same size, no structural change; all windows are two panel sliders, at 5 Waverly Place, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $11,129. Filed Sept. 16.

The Home Depot USA Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, contractor for Beatriz Calderon and Ruben Bello. Remove and replace 21 windows, same size, no structural change at 163 MacGregor Drive, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $18,111. Filed Sept. 29.

The Home Depot USA Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, contractor for Charles Coulter. Remove and replace 33 windows, same size, no structural change at 1355 Long Ridge Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $42,893. Filed Sept. 29.

The Home Depot USA Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, contractor for Jennifer L. Booth. Remove and replace one window in the kitchen at 27 Bible St., Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $1,942. Filed Sept. 1.

The Home Depot USA Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, contractor for Mafizul and Shumon Kimberly.

Remove and replace 12 windows and install window protection at 10 Walker Court, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $27,685. Filed Sept. 1.

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Facts & Figures Home Energy Repair LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Litrivis Eugenia. Remove and replace existing roof at 8 MidRiver Run, Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Sept. 2.

Home Energy Repair LLC, Greenwich, contractor for David A. Reid. Remove and replace existing roof at 6 Pilgrim Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Home Energy Repair LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Marcin P. and Jewkes Sophie Zola. Remove and replace existing roof at 48 Sinawoy Road, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $15,000.

Filed Sept. 16.

Home Exteriors LLC, Bethel, contractor for Eugeny and Lidia Hvastovich. Remove existing roofing, back nail all plywood, replace any rotted wood or damaged plywood, install new aluminum drip-edge and metal on all eaves at 10 West St., Unit 12, Stamford. Estimated cost: $34,270. Filed Sept. 8.

J.C. Services Inc., South Salem, New York, contractor for Robert W. and Lori Piranian Mulcare.

Install an outdoor kitchen and patio at 78 Rockwood Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $175,000. Filed Sept. 12.

Moses, Douglas and Carol Moses, Greenwich, contractor for Douglas and Carol Moses.

Convert garage to family room at 397 Davis Ave., Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Sept. 14.

JM Roofing & Siding LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Karen S. Curley. Remove existing roof and re-roof 24 Woodlawn Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $16,650.

Filed Sept. 21.

New York Connecticut Solutions LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Michael Ragusa.

Construct a superstructure for a family room at 26 Cottontail Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $63,000. Filed Sept. 27.

Pless, John A. and Lindley Pless, Greenwich, contractor for John A. and Lindley Pless.

Renovate first floor and basement interior, replace select windows and doors and excavate for underpinning below existing slab at 159 Parsonage Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $500,000. Filed Sept. 8.

Kadymama LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Kadymama LLC. Prepare for a private party at 183 Byram Shore Road, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Sept. 15.

Home Ice New York LLC/USA, Rye, New York. contractor for Stacey and Higdon Henry Grover Sears lll. Install seasonal temporary ice rink, portable temporary chiller and portable temporary skating surface at 123 Doubling Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed Sept. 1.

Lecla Home Improvements and Roofing Inc., Danbury, contractor for Pan Lian. Install new plywood, seam tape, ice and water shield, underlayment, new shingles and reflash two chimneys at 26 Russet Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $23,000. Filed Sept. 8.

Home Made Easy LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Home Made Easy LLC. Renovate two-family residence at 85 Stuart Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $162,000. Filed Sept. 27.

Lecla Home Improvements and Roofing Inc., Danbury, contractor for Plaisimond Denet and Jean Pierre Marie Maud. Remove existing roof and re-roof 59 Old Barn Road South, Stamford. Estimated cost: $11,700. Filed Sept. 16.

Ii, John J. and Sonal T. Rinello, Greenwich, contractor for John J. Ii and Sonal T. Rinello. Finish basement and create storage for wine, gym and playroom at 20 Edson Lane, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Sept. 20.

J. Guza Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Alex and Luciana Lira. Replace existing window in sunroom with a sliding door at 68 Valley View Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Sept. 29.

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Milton Jr., Arthur J., Norwalk, contractor for Arthur J. Milton Jr. Renovate a full bathroom on ground floor of a single-family residence at 229 E. Rocks Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Momentum Solar LLC, South Plainfield, New Jersey, contractor for Dorothy Martin and Allen Kareem. Remove and dispose of old roofing material and install new Owens shingles at 55 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $14,188. Filed Sept. 1.

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Peoples Products Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Lisa Pia and Nicola Difulvio. Install vinyl replacement windows at 7 Oriole Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $14,445. Filed Sept. 22.

Peoples Products Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Roberto A. Romano. Install vinyl replacement windows at 8 Hunters Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $7,851. Filed Sept. 22.

Pirrotori, Peter, Norwalk, contractor for Peter Pirrotori.

Rebuild the front porch of a two-family residence at 6 Osborne Ave., Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Sept. 27.

Precision Contracting & Design LLC, Stamford, contractor for Marko Mikolaiski.

Replace the deck of Unit 4B at 151 Courtland Ave., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Sept. 20.

Precision Contracting & Design LLC, Stamford, contractor for Kathleen M. Bartley.

Replace the deck of Unit 6F at 151 Courtland Ave., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Sept. 20.

Precision Contracting & Design LLC, Stamford, contractor for Badi O. Chamas. Replace the deck at 151 Courtland Ave., Unit 1B, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Sept. 15.

Precision Contracting & Design LLC, Stamford, contractor for Mark M. Russo.

Replace the deck of unit 1Kk at 151 Courtland Ave., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Sept. 28.

Property Group of Connecticut Inc., Stamford, contractor for Maria I. Teran and Maria I. Castro. Replace sheetrock in kitchen and bathroom, damaged from a roof leak; reinstall kitchen cabinets and sink; tile shower and bathroom floor; and install new vanity and toilet at 15 Revere Drive, Unit 19E-3, Stamford. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Sept. 21.

Prorokovik, Gabriella M. and Mike M. Prorokovik, Greenwich, contractor for Gabriella M. and Mike M. Prorokovic. Add a new sitting room, bar and bedroom at back; mudroom and a two-car garage at 51 The Ave., Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $500,000. Filed Sept. 29.

Quality of Living Builders Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Thomas M. Large. Repair fire damage at 33 Morehouse Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Revocable Trust., Greenwich, contractor for Dean S. Revocable Trust. Convert a bedroom to a bathroom at 85 Connecticut Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Sept. 7.

Reyes, Ramiro, Norwalk, contractor for Sassan Movaghar and Annya Movaghar. Repair parking-bay beam at Unit 60 by removing ceiling panels and grid as necessary. After installing repair and replace insulation, grid and ceiling panels at 154 Cold Spring Road, Unit 60, Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Sept. 13.

Rich & John’s Complete Chimney Service LLC, Woodbury, contractor for Ricardo Squitieri. Install a gas fireplace by Montego with vertical termination at 499 Westover Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed Sept. 26.

Ryan, John and Kristina Ryan, Greenwich, contractor for John and Kristina Ryan.

Construct a gazebo in rear yard at 61 Weaver St., Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $3,200. Filed Sept. 27.

Sound Renovation LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Archibald Currie III and Rita M. Muncie. Remove existing roof and re-roof 12 Eversley Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $17,400.

Filed Sept. 26.

The O’Dell Group LLC. Norwalk, contractor for Hill Realty LLC Belden. Add a second story and replace columns of front-entry porch at 23 Valley Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $90,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Will Power Builders LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Andrew R. Strauss. Renovate the second floor at 12 Cavray Road, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $238,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Wurtz, Douglas and Amanda R. Wurtz, Greenwich, contractor for Douglas and Amanda R. Wurtz. Construct an outdoor kitchen and wall at 93 Old Church Road, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $22,500. Filed Sept. 8.

COURT CASES Bridgeport Superior Court Petitte, Diana, et al, Stratford.

Filed by Myrlande Desances, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Weber & Rubano LLC, Wallingford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-226118222-S. Filed Sept. 20.

Rodrigues-Errera, Lindinalva, et al, Trumbull.

Filed by Junior A. Olivier, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bartlett & Grippe LLC, Cheshire.

Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-226118206-S. Filed Sept. 20.

Shah, Davendra, Shelton. Filed

by Richard Rollinson, Orange.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Ganim Ganim Ganim & Ganim PC, Bridgeport.

Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-226117662-S. Filed Aug. 25.

Small, Samuel, et al, Stratford.

Filed by Catherine Fie, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Klapproth & Kenworthy LLC, Wallingford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-226118008-S. Filed Sept. 12.

Danbury Superior Court Beaver Street Apartments LLC, et al, Wallingford. Filed

by Brianna Jattan, Danbury.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Moore O’Brien & Foti, Middlebury.

Action: The plaintiff was lawfully on the premises in the parking lot area controlled by the defendants when she was caused to slip and fall, due to the slippery and icy condition of the parking lot area, thereby causing her to suffer injuries The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-226043933-S. Filed Aug. 29.

Glennon, Emily, et al, Bethel.

Filed by Joseph Tillery, Danbury.

Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown.

Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-226043491-S. Filed July 12.

Facts & Figures Lopez, Guadalupe Lara, et al, Danbury. Filed by Yolibel Garcia, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joseph J. Romanello Jr. Attorney at Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff entered into an agreement to purchase and sell the business and all assets owned and operated by the defendants.

Pursuant to the agreement, the plaintiff allowed the defendants limited access to the premises to make improvements and tendered $12,000 as full and final payment, which was accepted by the defendants as full consideration. After making improvements to the premises and then tendering payment, the plaintiff attempted to take possession of the business and its assets, but the defendants refused to surrender possession.

Despite the plaintiff’s request the defendants continued to refuse to comply with the terms of the sales agreement. As a result, the plaintiff suffered damages and seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-226043652-S. Filed July 29.

McSherry, Morgan T., et al, Prospect. Filed by Luciana M. DaSilva, Milford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury.

Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-226043434-S. Filed July 5.

Nuvance Health Inc., et al, Poughkeepsie, New York. Filed

by Carol Grant, New Milford.

Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown.

Action: The plaintiff was in the examination room of a hospital with another patient who carried a gun. When he pulled the gun from his bag and pointed it at the plaintiff, the security guard employed by the defendant entered the examination room and took possession of the gun, returned it to the patient who then pulled the trigger. As a result of this negligence, the patient suffered post-traumatic stress and damages. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-226043837-S. Filed Aug. 19.

Stamford Superior Court Goodman, Dackery T., White Plains, New York. Filed by Lilia Angarita, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ernest Arbizo, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-226058147-S. Filed Sept. 7.

Jackson, Sean, New Canaan.

Filed by Jacqueline Dorman, New Canaan. Plaintiff’s attorney: Discala & Discala LLC, Norwalk.

Action: The plaintiff was walking with the defendant to his car.

As they walked the defendant attempted to embrace the plaintiff. As a result the defendant was caused to fall on the asphalt and suffered serious injuries.

The plaintiff seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-22-6058202-S. Filed Sept. 9.

Uber Technologies Inc., San Francisco, California. Filed

by Vito Mallardi, Stamford.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Berkowitz and Hanna LLC, Shelton. Action: The plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle operated by the defendant, an Uber driver. When the defendant was dropping off the plaintiff and while he was exiting the vehicle, the defendant started to drive away. The plaintiff was partially in the vehicle.

As a result of the defendant’s negligence, the plaintiff suffered injuries and damages. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-226058209-S. Filed Sept. 12.

DEEDS Commercial Ascanius 2 LLC, New York, New York. Seller: Asma Qamar, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Property: 17-19 Division St., Greenwich. Amount: $1,350,000.

Filed Oct. 14.

Burns, Sean and Laura Burns, New York, New York. Seller: Summit Investment Properties LLC, Stratford. Property: 714 Valley Road, Greenwich.

Amount: $1,390.000. Filed Sept.

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Donovan, Christopher and Theresa Hernandez, Stamford.

Seller: 72 Cedar Heights Road LLC, Stamford. Property: 72 Cedar Heights Road, Stamford.

Amount: $700,000. Filed Sept.

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Greenwich Landscape Holdings LLC, Greenwich.

Seller: 732 North Street LLC, Deerfield Beach, Florida.

Property: 732 North St., Greenwich. Amount: $3,200,000.

Filed Oct. 11.

Lagano, Roxanne and Jeff Neidhardt, Scarsdale, New York.

Seller: Vanbrodt Estates LLC, Fairfield. Property: 21 Hedgerow Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $4,153,000. Filed Oct. 14.

Lopez, Olga Isabel, Stamford.

Seller: HDF Community Land Trust Inc., Stamford. Property: 287 Washington Blvd., Unit 4G, Stamford. Amount: $275,000.

Filed Sept. 19.

MNM Sagastegui LLC, Stamford. Seller: Bhattacharya & Company Inc., Stamford.

Property: 44 Strawberry Hill Ave., No. 6, Stamford. Amount: $200,000. Filed Sept. 23.

Qiu, Hua, Stamford. Seller: CAM Real Estate XIA LLC, Redondo Beach, California. Property: 71 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 915, Stamford. Amount: $158,211. Filed Sept. 23.

Valderrama, Oscar, Stamford.

Seller: HDF Community Land Trust Inc., Stamford. Property: 287 Washington Blvd. Unit 3A, Stamford. Amount: $240,000 Filed Sept. 23.

Valentine, Kathy B., Stamford.

Seller: HDF Community Land Trust Inc., Stamford. Property: 287 Washington Blvd., Unit 3E, Stamford. Amount: $240,000 Filed Sept. 19.

Willard Terrace LLC, Stamford. Seller: Robert D. Kennedy, Norwalk. Property: 54 Butternut Lane, Stamford.

Amount: $510,000. Filed Sept. 21.

Residential Belmont, Karen C. and Albert L. Belmont, Stamford. Seller: Karen C. Belmont and Albert L. Belmont, Stamford. Property: 429 Wire Mill Road, Stamford.

Amount: $N/A. Filed Sept. 22.

Caramico, Lisa A., Fairfield.

Seller: Lisa Caramico, Fairfield.

Property: 1071 S. Pine Creek Road. Fairfield. Amount: $N/A. Filed Sept. 30.

Castro Antezana, Pamela G, Stamford. Seller: Christopher Kozicki, Southport. Property: 34 Saint Charles Ave., Stamford.

Amount: $500,000. Filed Sept.

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Castro, Melquisedec, Stamford. Seller: Susan E. Rigano, New Milford. Property: 10 Hoover Ave., Unit 1, Stamford. Amount: $370,000. Filed Sept. 20.

Ceruzzi, James Michael and Ellen Grace Ceruzzi, Southport. Seller: Donna M. Poudrier and William M. Poudrier, Fairfield. Property: 197 Judson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,276,000. Filed Sept. 29.

Chardavoyne, Esther, Stamford. Seller: Gabriela M. Camacho Vargas, Stamford.

Property: Unit 9, Ainslie Square, Stamford. Amount: $710,000.

Filed Sept. 19.

DiAntonio, Daniel and Stephanie Fernandes, Stamford. Seller: Robert Williams and Avery Williams, Wilton.

Property: 3 Ridgewood Ave., Stamford. Amount: $650,000.

Filed Sept. 22.

Heckelman, Jeffrey S. and Jennifer B. Heckelman, New York, New York. Seller: Pamela M. Finucane and Michael E. Finucane, Fairfield. Property: 508 Cornell Road, Fairfield.

Amount: $1,356,000. Filed Sept.

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Hurtado de Mendoza, Marianela, Stamford. Seller: Jean A. Rigano, Stamford.

Property: 444 Bedford St., Unit 6M, Stamford. Amount: $193,000.

Filed Sept. 19.

Kelly, Brian Christopher, Greenwich. Seller: Brian Christopher Kelly, Greenwich.

Property: 69 Indian Head Road, Greenwich. Amount: $N/A. Filed Oct. 11.

Kopp, Daniel and Jessica Kopp, Pound Ridge, New York.

Seller: Esteban A. Huezo Jr., and Maria E. Huezo, Stamford.

Property: 11 Tuttle St., Stamford.

Amount: $312,000. Filed Sept. 20.

Salian, Adarsh and Tanya Bhasker, Stamford. Seller: Jennifer C. Herles, Stamford.

Property: 160 Glenbrook Road, Unit 3C, Stamford. Amount: $595,000. Filed Sept. 21.

Lally, Trevor and Jennifer Frusciante, Norwalk. Seller: Keena Koss and Michael Place, Fairfield. Property: 101 High Meadow Road Fairfield. Amount: $790,000. Filed Sept. 30.

Seewald, Richard and Michaela Seewald, Greenwich.

Seller: Andrea K. Detterick and James J. Detterick, Greenwich.

Property: 75 Oneida Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $N/A. Filed Oct. 14.

Lin, Jin Bing, Middlebury.

Seller: Sarah Friedman, Fairfield.

Property: 136 Orchard Hill Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $810,000.

Filed Sept. 26.

Livingston, Jennifer, Stamford.

Seller: Michael Larock and Kenleigh Larock, Stamford.

Property: 64 Overhill Road, Stamford. Amount: $880,000.

Filed Sept. 21.

Lysenko, Alexandra and Vyacheslav Lysenko, Stamford.

Seller: Harry Tournas and Kyriaki Tournas, Stamford. Property: 36 Quaker Ridge Road, Stamford.

Amount: $800,000. Filed Sept.

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Murphy, Toren, Norwalk.

Seller: Hattie C. Lee and Donald J. Lee, Fairfield. Property: 155 Halley Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $330,000. Filed Sept. 26.

Peart, Curtis and Collette Peart, Bronx, New York. Seller: Srikant N. Rao and Sripriya H. Rao, Morganville, New Jersey.

Property: 65 Glenbrook Road, Unit 11F, Stamford. Amount: $340,000. Filed Sept. 23.

Petersen, Thomas M. and Barbara M. Petersen, Fairfield.

Seller: Thomas M. Petersen, Fairfield. Property: 145 Black Rock Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $N/A. Filed Sept. 27.

Puccella, Taylor and Andrew Puccella, Stamford. Seller: Carl Alton Jr. and Keri Lee Alton, Stamford. Property: 19 DeLeo Drive, Stamford. Amount: $620,000. Filed Sept. 23.

Rahman, Celine, Greenwich.

Seller: Jacqueline Falcier Preiss, Old Greenwich. Property: 51 Forest Ave., Unit 80, Old Greenwich. Amount: $805,000.

Filed Oct. 12.

Rodriguez, Tracy, Fairfield.

Seller: Joseph Patzelt, Fairfield.

Property: Lot 49, Lenox Park, Fairfield. Amount: $411,000.

Filed Sept. 26.

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Walfish, Ari and Zhou Walfish, Old Greenwich. Seller: Kerstin Burkhardt, Greenwich.

Property: 28 Havemeyer Lane, Old Greenwich. Amount: $10.

Filed Oct. 11.

Wallens, Rachel Kaplan and Zachary B. Wallens, Fairfield.

Seller: Kristin N. Knowles and John-Michael Christian Knowles, Fairfield. Property: 45 Abbey Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,100,000. Filed Sept. 30.

Williamson, Francis M., Fairfield. Seller: Stuart C. Sayre and Wendy D. Sayre, Fairfield.

Property: 127 Oldfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,820,000.

Filed Sept. 27.

Zhang, Dina D.., Stamford.

Seller: Joshua S. Licht and Lillian R. Licht, West Hempstead, New York. Property: 111 Overbrook Drive, Stamford. Amount: $1,485,000. Filed Sept. 19.

MORTGAGES Albanese, Stephanie, Milford,

by Anthony Joseph Cassese.

Lender: Guaranteed Rate Inc., 1800 W. Larchmont Ave., Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois. Property: 41 Rock Spring Road, Unit 11, Stamford. Amount: $351,000.

Filed Sept. 20.

Atta, Maher and Dianne Atta, Fairfield, by Antonio Faretta.

Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 17 Pansy Circle, Fairfield. Amount: $340,000. Filed Sept. 28.

Augustyn, Arthur, Stamford,

by N/A. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, 6850 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio. Property: 170 Forest St., Unit 5, Stamford.

Amount: $198,360. Filed Sept. 19.

Belfield, Cameron and Kristen Belfield, Fairfield, by Michelle Hanover. Lender: PNC Bank NA, 222 Delaware Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 81 Tauton Road, Fairfield.

Amount: $50,000. Filed Sept. 26.

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Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 62 Akbar Road, Stamford. Amount: $157,800. Filed Sept. 22.

Dunster, Michael E. and Susan J. Dunster, Stamford, by Robert E. Colapietro. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina.

Property: 135 Dolphin Cove Quay, Stamford. Amount: $200,000.

Filed Sept. 23.

Burns, Laura and Sean Burns, Fairfield, by Chris Barreto. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, 220 Main St., Danbury.

Property: 714 Valley Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,251,000.

Filed Sept. 27.

Eidman, Daniel B. and Erin E. Rossettie, Stamford, by Loren Patrick Wells. Lender: KeyBank National Association, 4910 Tiedeman Road, Suite C, Brooklyn, Ohio. Property: 130 Parry Road, Stamford. Amount: $26,740. Filed Sept. 20.

Castro, Melquisedec, Stamford, by Donna Castronovo.

Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 10 Hoover Ave., Unit 1, Stamford. Amount: $333,000. Filed Sept. 20.

Ciambrello, Vito and Gaetano Ciambrello, Fairfield, by N/A. Lender: AFC Mortgage Group LLC, 471 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe. Property: 33 Reef Court, Fairfield. Amount: $596,600.

Filed Sept. 27.

Cochran, Brett Hale and Anne Christine Cochran, Fairfield,

by Douglas Seltzer. Lender: State Department Federal Credit Union, 1630 King St., Alexandria, Virginia. Property: 235 Fairfield Place, Fairfield. Amount: $375,000. Filed Sept. 29.

Corleto, Anthony B. and Susan Corleto, Fairfield, by Maribeth K. Onofrey. Lender: Western Connecticut Federal Credit Union, 2 Stony Hill Road, Bethel. Property: 2 Aberdeen Way, Unit 2, Fairfield. Amount: $200,000. Filed Sept. 30.

Farrell, David and Alison Farrell, Fairfield, by Nicola Corea. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 218 Farmington Ave., Fairfield.

Amount: $168,000. Filed Sept. 30.

Gale, Peter William and Caroline Cherrington Gale, Greenwich, by Jeremy E. Kaye.

Lender: Webster Bank NA, 1959 Summer St., Stamford. Property: 17 Tory Road, Riverside. Amount: $1,360,000. Filed Sept. 26.

Gandhi, Ruhshad, Stamford,

by Wendy Zurita. Lender: Loandepot.com LLC, 26642 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, California. Property: 65 Dunn Ave., Stamford. Amount: $515,872. Filed Sept. 19.

Gomez, Danny and Gilda Gomez, Stamford, by Michelle Kukk. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 94 Parry Road, Stamford. Amount: $624,000. Filed Sept. 19.

Costello, Kevin J. and Pamela Costello, Stamford, by Wilma Vitale. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 15 Dee Lane, Stamford. Amount: $100,000. Filed Sept. 21.

Heckelman, Jeffrey S. and Jennifer B. Heckelman, Fairfield, by Brian S. Cantor.

Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 508 Cornell Road, Fairfield. Amount: $700,000. Filed Sept. 26.

DiAntonio, Daniel and Stephanie Fernandes, Stamford, by Gillian V. Ingraham.

Lender: US Bank NA, 4801 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 3 Ridgewood Ave., Stamford. Amount: $487,500. Filed Sept. 22.

Houle, Denis M. and Julie M. Houle, Stamford, by John S. Demetre. Lender: PNC Bank NA, 3232 Newmark Drive, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 40 Cascade Road, Stamford.

Amount: $1,012,000. Filed Sept.

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Donovan, Christopher and Theresa Hernandez, Stamford,

by Seth J. Arnowitz. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, 6850 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio. Property: 72 Cedar Heights Road, Stamford. Amount: $560,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Jusay Jr., Roberto and Marie B. Jusay, Stamford, by Jonathan T. Hoffman. Lender: Guaranteed Rate Inc., 3940 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, Illinois. Property: 2435 Bedford St., Unit 15A, Stamford.

Amount: $460,000. Filed Sept.

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Krasnow, Marc and Joanne Krasnow, Fairfield, by N/A. Lender: M&T Bank, 11010 Burdette St., Omaha, Nebraska.

Property: 203 Homefair Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $700,000.

Filed Sept. 29.

Lally, Trevor and Jennifer Frusciante, Fairfield, by Patricia Kerch. Lender: US Bank NA, 4801 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 101 High Meadow Road, Southport.

Amount: $650,000. Filed Sept.

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Pesok-Pichardo, Jorge, Fairfield, by Jeffrey Weiner.

Lender: Figure Lending LLC, 15720 Brixham Hill Ave., Suite 300, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Property: 170 Windsor Road, Fairfield. Amount: $250,000.

Filed Sept. 29.

Prada-O’Reilly, Shirley, Greenwich, by Robert V. Sisca.

Lender: Citibank NA, 1000 Technology Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri. Property: 15 Highland Place, Greenwich. Amount: $920,000. Filed Sept. 29.

Lin, Jin Bing, Fairfield, by Russell Stursky. Lender: ION Bank, 1430 New Haven Road, Naugatuck. Property: 136 Orchard Hill Lane, Fairfield.

Amount: $450,000. Filed Sept.

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Presta, Luciana M. and Luigi Presta Jr., Greenwich, by Elsa Soogrim. Lender: Members Credit Union, 126 E. Putnam Ave., Cos Cob. Property: 21 Guilford Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $75,000. Filed Sept. 28.

Lysenko, Vyacheslav and Alexandra Lysenko, Stamford,

by John C. Polera. Lender: Webster Bank NA, 1959 Summer St., Stamford. Property: 36 Quaker Ridge Road, Stamford.

Amount: $720,000. Filed Sept. 21.

Puccella, Taylor and Andrew Puccella, Stamford, by James M. Rubino. Lender: First County Bank, 117 Prospect St., Stamford.

Property: 19 DeLeo Drive, Stamford. Amount: $558,000.

Filed Sept. 23.

Meier, Anthony and Genna Meier, Greenwich, by Ricky M. Capozza. Lender: United Wholesale Mortgage LLC, 585 S. Boulevard East, Pontiac, Michigan. Property: 20 N. Ridge Road, Old Greenwich. Amount: $650,000. Filed Sept. 28.

Redlich, Yohanon Daniel and Elizabeth Paige Hamer, Stamford, by Gary R. Khachian.

Lender: Sikorsky Financial Credit Union, 1000 Oronoque Lane, Stratford. Property: 37 Boxwood Drive, Stamford. Amount: $628,000. Filed Sept. 21.

Meyer III, Allen A. and Kathleen M. Meyer, Fairfield,

by Ethel Pinto. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina.

Property: 930 S. Pine Creek Road, Fairfield. Amount: $390,000.

Filed Sept. 28.

Salian, Adarsh and Tanya Bhasker, New York, New York,

by Arianne O’Donnell. Lender: Sikorsky Financial Credit Union, 1000 Oronoque Lane, Stratford.

Property: 160 Glenbrook Road, No.3C, Stamford. Amount: $476,000. Filed Sept. 21.

Moore, Christopher and Elizabeth Rosato, Greenwich,

by Vicki K. Johnson. Lender: US Bank NA, 4801 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 26 Marshall St., Old Greenwich.

Amount: $1,172,000. Filed Sept.

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Sinatra, Christopher and Deirdre JP Virvo, Stamford, by Diana P. Bermudez. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina.

Property: 22 Regent Court, Stamford. Amount: $100,000.

Filed Sept. 22.

O’Brien, Christopher and Elizabeth O’Brien, Greenwich,

by Jane T. Holler. Lender: Goldman Sachs Bank USA, 200 West St., New York, New York. Property: 77 Park Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $4,160,000.

Filed Sept. 27.

Spain, Kathryn and Thomas Sedgwick, Greenwich, by Josie Ponce. Lender: Sikorsky Financial Credit Union, 1000 Oronoque Lane, Stratford.

Property: 48 Arcadia Road, Old Greenwich. Amount: $250,000.

Filed Sept. 29.

O’Connell, Anna and Andrew O’Connell, Greenwich, by Douglas Seltzer. Lender: US Bank NA, 425 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio. Property: 13 Meyer Place, Greenwich. Amount: $200,000.

Filed Sept. 29.

Stark, Andrew J. and Elizabeth H. Higgins, Stamford, by Besnike Krasniqi.

Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 6 Gypsy Moth Landing, Stamford.

Amount: $200,000. Filed Sept.

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Tarkasikis, John N. and Rosemarie Tarkasikis, Greenwich, by Lauren J. Mashe.

Lender: Ridgewood Savings Bank, 1981 Marcus Ave., Suite 110, Lake Success, New York.

Property: 29 Talbot Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $636,000.

Filed Sept. 28.

Cruzate Handyman, 78 Dora St., Apt 1, Stamford 06902, c/o Miguel Angel Cruzate Montalvo.

Filed Sept. 16.

Tarzia, Dana J., Stamford,

by Besnike Krasniqi. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island.

Property: 51 Interlaken Road, Stamford. Amount: $100,000.

Filed Sept. 19.

EXP Referral Division, 1266 E. Main St., Suite 700R, Stamford 06902, c/o EXP Commercial of Connecticut LLC. Filed Sept. 19.

Tinelli, Anastasia and Michael D. Tinelli, Fairfield, by Pedro S. Vazquez. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina.

Property: 196 Nonopoge Road, Fairfield. Amount: $250,000.

Filed Sept. 28.

Valle, Stephanie R., Fairfield,

by Brad M. Aron. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, Ohio.

Property: 16 Mill Hill Road, Southport. Amount: $291,750.

Filed Sept. 27.

Delicias of Mama Tere, 749 Atlantic St., Stamford 06902, c/o Angely A. Morataya. Filed Sept. 19.

Greek Orthodox Church of The Arch, 1527 Bedford St., Stamford 06905, c/o Timothy Ewing Hartch. Filed Sept. 16.

Keyon V. Norman, 40 Stillwater Ave., Apt 12F, Stamford 06902, c/o Keyon V. Norman. Filed Sept. 13.

Maryeliz Roofing 8 Home Repair LLC, 157 Dale St., Stamford 06902, c/o Fior Baez.

Filed Sept. 14.

Maypo Holiday Lights, 680 E. Main St., Suite A880, Stamford 06901, c/o Maypo Cleaning LLC. Filed Sept. 14.

Wingord, Nicklas and Emmelyn Quinn, Greenwich,

by M. Cassin Maloney Jr. Lender: US Bank NA, 4801 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 20 Marshall St, Old Greenwich.

Amount: $1,085,000. Filed Sept.

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Perennial Pride, 350 Highcliffe Terrace, Stamford 06903, c/o Premier Trust Advisors LLC. Filed Sept. 15.

NEW BUSINESSES Anita Some Makeup, 596 Westport Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Anita Valencia. Filed Sept. 30.

Strong Restoration, 900 Pacific St., Unit 914, Stamford 06902, c/o Environmental Appraisers & Builders LLC. Filed Sept. 15.

Bakers Cafe, 870A E. Main St., Stamford 06902, c/o Bakers Café Inc. Filed Sept. 16.

Vic’s Solution, 32 Cove Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Victor Rojas. Filed Sept. 16.

BKS Retirement Partners, 4211 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Suite 800, Tampa, Florida. 33067, c/o BKS Financial Investments LLC. Filed Sept. 15.

Z Transport, 492 Blenbrook Road, Stamford 06906, c/o Christian Zavala. Filed Sept. 13.

Connect2flourish Coaching, 49 MacArthur Lane, Stamford 06902, c/o Connect2flourish LLC. Filed Sept. 15.

Connect2flourish, 49 MacArthur Lane, Stamford 06902, c/o Connect2flourish LLC. Filed Sept. 15.

Creative Design Solutions, 1 River Oaks Drive, Stamford 06902, c/o Tea Canna. Filed Sept. 16.

Renewal by Andersen, 2041 W. Main St., Stamford 06902, c/o Fairchester Custom Windows LLC. Filed Sept. 12.

LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Formation of Exit Blueberry LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 7/27/22. Office Location:Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to United States Corporation Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, New York 11228. Purpose: any lawful business. #63253 Name of Limited Liability Company (LLC): EBJC MANAGEMENT LLC. Date of filing Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State (SSNY) 03/10/2022.

Office located in Westchester County.

The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against it served is to the mailing address location at c/o 198 Martine Ave, White Plains, NY 10601.

Purpose of business of LLC is to engage in and conduct any and all lawful act or activity permitted under NYS laws. #63256 J.S. Building Consulting LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 6/24/2022. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 48 Whittington Road, White Plains, NY 10607 General Purpose #63257 Notice of Formation of Swann Notary, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/26/22. Offc. Loc: Rockland County. SSNY designated. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 205 Treetop Circle, Nanuet, NY 10954. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #63258

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). NAME: RC ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/20/2022.

Office location: Westchester County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, c/o CellMark, Inc., 80 Washington Street, Norwalk, CT 06854. The limited liability company designates the following as its registered agent upon whom process against it may be served within the State of New York is: C T Corporation System, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #63261 Cara Cares Health & Wellness Art of Org. filed with NY Sec of State on 09/01/2022. Office located in Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process agent it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 231 E Prospect Ave #2E, Mt Vernon, NY 10550, principal business location of the LLC. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #63262 Notice of Formation of Pointy Hat Press LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 8/30/2022.

Office location: Westchester County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to Registered Agents, Inc., 418 Broadway, STER, Albany, NY 12207.

Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #63264

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IN THE MATTER OF FORECLOSURE ON TAX LIENS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE PETITION OF ELEVEN OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE AND LAW BY THE TOWN OF RYE FORECLOSURE OF PETITION AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE TAX LIENS BY THE TOWN OF RYE BY ------------------------------------------------------------x ACTION IN REM 2022 PROCEEDING

NOTICE OF

NICHOLAS C. MECCA, being duly sworn, affirms as true, deposes and says under the penalties of perjury as follows: The above-captioned proceeding is hereby commenced to enforce the payment of delinquent taxes or other lawful charges which have accumulated and become liens against certain property.

The parcels to which this proceeding applies are attached hereto and made a part hereof, identified as Schedule A. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 26th of September of 2022, the Receiver of Taxes, hereinafter the Enforcing Officer of the Town of Rye, pursuant to law, filed with the Clerk of Westchester County, a Petition of Foreclosure against various parcels of real property for unpaid tax liens. Such Petition and Notice of Foreclosure pertains to the parcels on the list attached hereto and made a part hereof.

All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in such list of delinquent taxes are hereby notified that the filing of such list constitutes the commencement by the Town of Rye of an action and proceeding in the Supreme Court, Westchester County to foreclose each of the tax liens therein described by a foreclosure proceeding in rem. Such action and proceeding is brought against the real property only, and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes or other legal charges or any part thereof.

This notice is directed to all persons owning or having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in such list of delinquent taxes. Such persons are hereby notified further that a duplicate of such list of delinquent taxes has been filed in the Office of the Enforcing Officer, the Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Rye, and will remain open for public inspection up to and including the date specified below as the last day for redemption.

Any person having or claiming to have an interest in any such real property and the legal right thereto may, on or before said date, redeem the same by paying the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and unpaid taxes thereon including all interest and penalties and other legal charges included in the lien which are against such real property, computed to and including the date of redemption. Such payments shall be made to NICHOLAS C. MECCA, Receiver of Taxes, Town of Rye, 222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester, New York 10573. In the event that such taxes are paid by a person other than the record owner of such real property, the person so paying shall be entitled to have the tax liens affected thereby satisfied of record.

The last day for redemption is hereby fixed as January 31st, 2023.

Every person having any right, title or interest in or lien upon any parcel of real property described in such list of delinquent taxes may serve a duly verified answer upon the attorney for the Town of Rye setting forth in detail the nature and amount of his or her interest and any defense or objection to the foreclosure. Such answer must be filed in the office of the County Clerk and served upon the attorney for the Town of Rye on or before the date above mentioned as the last day for redemption. In the event of failure to redeem or answer by any person having the right to redeem or answer, such person(s) shall be forever barred and foreclosed of all his or her right, title and interest and equity of redemption in and to the parcel described in such list of delinquent taxes and a Judgment of Foreclosure may be taken by default.

Dated: White Plains, New York September 26, 2022 _________________________________ NICHOLAS C. MECCA Receiver of Taxes Enforcing Officer TOWN OF RYE 222 Grace Church Street Port Chester, New York 10573 914-939-3558 _________________________________ JEFFREY M. BINDER, ESQ Attorney for the Town of Rye 690 North Broadway - Suite 205 White Plains, New York 10603 914-946-3191

2021 FORECLOSURES Revised 07-31-2022 PORT CHESTER PARCEL ID

PROPERTY LOCATION

OWNER NAME/ ADDRESS

136.71-1-63

345 Willett Ave

Rose Maureen O’Brien 345 Willett Ave Port Chester, NY 10573

$35,731.98

136.71-2-38

419-421 Orchard Street

Kevin O’Brien 419-421 Orchard Street Port Chester, NY 10573

$31,375.09

142.30-1-36

55 Grove Street

Ruthie Williams 55 Grove Street Port Chester, NY 10573

$2,821.06

TOTAL:

DELINQUENT AMOUNT AS OF 07/31/22

$69,928.13

2020 FORECLOSURES Revised 07-31-2022 RYE NECK PARCEL ID

PROPERTY LOCATION

OWNER NAME/ ADDRESS

154.42-1-56

308 Melbourne Ave

Estate of Betty Jean Young 308 Melbourne Ave Rye Neck, NY 10543

$82,400.85

TOTAL:

$82,400.85

GRAND TOTAL:

DELINQUENT AMOUNT AS OF 07/31/22

$152,328.98

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