The Business Journals / June 12

od has a plan for Bridgeport,” declared Pastor Gabrille Beam as she delivered the opening invocation for Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim’s State of the City Address at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater on May 31.

Ganim also has a plan for the city, which he highlighted while addressing almost 300 people, mostly members of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council and a diverse cross-section of the city’s business, social and spiritual leaders. He delivered his remarks in the amphitheater at the heart of efforts to brand Bridgeport as the “Entertainment Capital of Connecticut.”

$41M apartment project proposed for Park Avenue in Yonkers

BY PETER KATZ Pkatz@westfairinc.com

Kearny Realty & Development Group Inc., based in Baldwin Place, is proposing an approximately $41 million apartment project for 21-23 Park Ave. in Yonkers. Plans have been submitted for the Yonkers Planning Board’s consideration. The project has been named The Abbey and involves constructing a new building as well as rehabilitating properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places -- the former Blessed Sacrament Monastery along with the Ethan Flagg House.

According to the National Register of Historic Places, the Ethan Flagg House and Blessed Sacrament

Monastery had been operated as Greyston Health Services, which had a 35-unit supportive care housing facility at the site. The property has three parts: the mid-19th century residence known as Flagg House, the 1922 monastery addition, and a 1954 infirmary wing that connects the residence and monastery addition. The structures are located on the west side of Park Avenue between Ashburton Avenue and Flagg Street on a bluff above Palisade Avenue with views of the Hudson River.

The neighborhood features a combination of single- and multifamily homes, apartment buildings, stores and institutional structures.

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CarePatrol helps seniors and their families identify the best local assisted living options

BY PHIL HALL Phall@westfairinc.com

In his work as a realtor with RE/MAX Heritage in Westport, Craig Oshrin is no stranger to connecting potential homebuyers with their future residences. Last month, Oshrin took on an additional responsibility that further expands his Realtor work, albeit with a very specific client base: Oshrin is a new senior care advisor with CarePatrol Franchise Systems LLC, serving the lower Fairfield County market between Greenwich and Stratford.

“We help our clients, senior clients and their adult children, to navigate the process of getting into an assisted living, independent or memory care facility,” Oshrin said. “There are a lot of choices out there. We help do the tours [of the facilities] and qualify our clients by understanding their mental acuity, their physical abilities and their assets — some don't really have much of savings, they just have a home that's been paid off.”

Prior to his 10 years as a realtor, Oshrin ran a moving company for 14 years and he considers his full background to be helpful in his work of coordinating what might be the final relocation of his elderly clients.

“I've moved over 5,000 families, so that bedside manner really comes into play,” he said.

CarePatrol is offered as a free concierge to seniors and their families — the franchisees are paid directly by the providers in

the company’s network. The regional franchise for CarePatrol where Oshrin is affiliated is owned by Jordan Fray, who also owns the franchises covering Westchester and New Haven counties. In the Fairfield County market, Oshrin is partnered with Chris Curran, a former real estate client.

“We met in 2016 and I stayed in touch with him all this time, like I do with a lot of my past clients,” Oshrin continued, noting how “the stagflation in our real estate market, meaning nobody buying and nobody's selling” encouraged him to consider expanding his opportunities. He acknowledged the deleterious impact of the Covid-19 pandemic that on the assisted living communities, but he recognized that the post-pandemic environment has brought a more positive attention to these facilities.

“Now, we're going into the silver boom, in which we're going to see a lot of seniors moving into these communities,” he said.

Curran, who is director of senior placement with the local CarePatrol, also viewed this opportunity as an extension of his career.

“I have basically lived the senior care continuum in reverse over the past 15 years,” he said. “I started my healthcare career journey at a hospice and palliative care center in the Bronx called Calvary Hospital, where patients are dealing with end-of-life care needs. I was connected to that hospital via my great uncle, who was the medical director there and he brought

me in to start in the social work department by working with the patients and helping the families understand what a hospice entails. Then, I really was passionate about working with the patients and I worked on the floors as a kind of a nurse's aide, and then trained as a cancer care technician that did the wound care and a lot of the ostomy care that has to be done for a lot of end-of-life patients.”

While Curran was serious about his work, he admitted becoming “a little burnt out” after several years of what he described as a “very arduous job.” It also didn’t help that he was living in Connecticut and commuting to and from the Bronx. He found a Fairfield County-based job as a homecare liaison who educated families and patients regarding the senior care continuum.

“And when CarePatrol came along, it was just a perfect transition because I could provide this service where I've lived all these experiences and seen so many of these cases with regard to homecare and hospice,” he said. “I could really talk to families, educate them and empower them to make the best decisions possible.”

Looking ahead, Oshrin is predicting the local CarePatrol franchise will be “the number one service provider when it comes to delivering value for seniors and their families, making sure that we're placing them in the right communities the first time while adding the real estate component when they have questions or having me setting up to list the property and tying up a lot of those loose ends.”

“We are already one of the number— one providers in the area of senior placement services,” added Curran. “We're all about safety and we want to be the go-to team with regard to resources for seniors to age gracefully and with their families being stress free and feeling confident that their loved ones experience quality of life, safety and socialization.”

Award-winning Mexican journalist to join Bard College faculty

BY PHIL HALL Phall@westfairinc.com

Bard College has announced the appointment of award-winning Mexican journalist Alma Guillermoprieto as Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Division of Languages and Literature.

Guillermoprieto began her Englishlanguage career in journalism in 1978 and broke the story of the 1981 El Mozote mas-

sacre by the army in El Salvador. She has written extensively about Latin America for the Spanish-language media and her writing has been published in the “New Yorker,” the “New York Review of Books” and “National Geographic Magazine.” She is the author of eight books, including “The Heart That Bleeds” and “Looking for History.” She is a member of the Academy of Arts and Sciences and is the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, a George Polk Award and an International Womens’ Media Foundation Lifetime Achievement

Award.

As a teacher, Guillermoprieto taught the inaugural journalism workshop at the Foundation for New Journalism in Cartagena, Colombia, in 1995, at the request of Gabriel García Márquez and was on its staff through 2010. She has been a visiting professor in both Latin American history and journalism at Chicago University, Harvard, USCBerkeley and Princeton. She will begin her tenure at the Annandale-on-Hudson school in New York in the fall semester.

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BY BILL HELTZEL Bheltzel@westfairinc.com

Two alleged Chinese agents have been charged with bribing an undercover federal agent who they thought was an IRS official helping them sabotage the Falun Gong spiritual movement in Orange County.

They were tripped up by the undercover agent posing as an IRS official, a paid informant, recorded conversations and court-ordered wire taps that exposed a plan to challenge the tax-exempt status of a Falun Gong charitable organization.

The criminal complaint, filed in U.S. District Court, White Plains, does not identify the charity. But Dragon Springs Buddhist Inc. is the nonprofit organization that runs a 393-acre compound in Cuddebackville, near Middletown, where Falun Gong and the Shen Yun dance company are headquartered.

The compound is a refuge for Falun Gong practitioners who were persecuted,

Foreign agents target Falun Gong in Orange County

jailed and tortured in China, according to the organization’s website, and a place to promote traditional Chinese culture and oppose the Chinese Communist Party.

The People’s Republic of China has banned Falun Gong since 1999, the criminal complaint states, and considers it one of the “Five Poisons” that threaten its rule.

Chen, 70, is a U.S. citizen and former Chinese citizen. Feng, 43, is a Chinese citizen and legal permanent resident of the U.S. Both live in the Los Angeles area.

The alleged scheme began in January when Chen discussed a plan with an FBI paid informant to bribe an IRS official to investigate Falun Gong, according to the complaint. The goal was to topple the organization.

In February, Chen submitted a whistleblower complaint to the IRS office in New Windsor, challenging the organization’s tax-exempt status. The whistleblower program rewards individuals who provide information about uncollected taxes.

Chen was notified that his whistleblower complaint was defective and

would be rejected. But the FBI informant told Chen that he had a friend — the purported IRS official — who could help, according to the complaint. Chen allegedly replied that the agent could be paid and the Chinese leadership “is very generous.”

Chen traveled to China on Feb. 10. After returning on Feb. 19, he notified the FBI informant that the Chinese government was interested in working with the IRS official but needed more information about the official.

In March, a Chinese government official told the undercover FBI informant that he wanted Chen to have a face-to-face meeting with the IRS official.

The IRS had scheduled an official debriefing of the whistleblower complaint for May 15. Chen, according to the complaint, contacted the purported IRS official by email and set up a meeting on the day before the debriefing.

Chen, Feng and the fake IRS official met at a Newburgh restaurant on May 14. Chen offered to pay the official a $5,000 down payment and a total of $50,000 to

open an audit on the Falun Gong charity. If the whistleblower complaint was successful, the IRS official would get 60% of the IRS reward.

Chen and the fake IRS official left the restaurant and got into the back seat of the official’s car, according to the complaint, and Chen handed over $1,000 in cash. Then they rejoined Feng in the restaurant.

On May 18, Feng met the official at JFK Airport and handed over $4,000 to complete the down payment.

Chen allegedly told the purported IRS official that he would return to China to get the rest of the money and he would make two $25,000 payments in July and August.

Chen and Feng were charged with bribing a public official, conspiracy to commit international money laundering, acting as foreign agents and conspiracy to act as foreign agents.

If convicted, the charges carry maximum sentences ranging from five to 20 years in prison.

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“I look forward to speaking to you about our city, to announce new, exciting developments throughout the city. To bring you up to speed about how our city government is working in partnership with you to address the needs and the challenges of our city,” Ganim told the crowd. “If you think about it, Bridgeport is a very different city than it was eight years ago when I first became mayor, and I dare say that it’s more poised for growth and progress than at any other point in recent history. But this didn’t happen by accident.”

Ganim referred to three pillars that make up the “Strategic Vision for a Better Bridgeport” throughout his address.

The first pillar Ganim pointed to was “Growth and Development.” Ganim called the city’s transition from an “industrial powerhouse” to the “arts and entertainment capital of Connecticut” an intentional effort on both the part of the city government and the business community.

The Temptations, Andrea Bocelli, Darius Rucker, Boyz II Men, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and dozens of other big name musical acts that had performed at the venue were celebrated both in Ganim’s speech and signage around the amphitheater, an indication of a growing profile as a notable performance space. The adjacent Total Mortgage Arena was also noted for attracting both musical acts and other productions such as Cirque du Soleli performances and stand-up greats like Kevin Hart.

Ganim namechecked The Stress Factory Comedy Club, The Bijou Theater and the Klein Theater to indicate the spread of arts and entertainment throughout Bridgeport.

“We appreciate these venues not simply because they enrich the culture and vibrancy of our city but also because of the economic activity and stability they bring to our other valued businesses,” Ganim added. “As many of us experienced, you can’t get a reservation in a downtown restaurant when there’s an event at either the Amphitheater or the Arena.”

To indicate the sustainability of that demand, the mayor pointed to several restaurants, including 29 Markle and Queen’s Delight, which are showcasing a new era of investment.

“These restaurants and their owners are living proof of Bridgeport strengthening the economy and what is possible when you bring ingenuity and investment to Bridgeport,” he said.

Noting that the city is among the fastest growing communities in the state per the 2020 census, he said that Bridgeport has benefitted from New York City residents

relocating but added that enjoying those benefits required the city to focus on housing.

“Bridgeport is reaping the benefits due to significant investment in housing stock through the city. Since 2015, when I took office we’ve seen hundreds of new units become available in Downtown… these developments have brought thousands of people into our downtown neighborhood and the trend is going to continue with the new development of Congress Street Plaza’s $25 million project of almost a hundred residential units with ground floor retail and a parking structure. What I call the proliferation of housing over the past eight years is not limited to just downtown. It extends throughout the city.”

Citing a number of affordable housing developments and the Southwest Community Health Care Facility to be administered by Park City Communities (the rebranded Bridgeport Housing Authority), Ganim made the case that the city is making strong headway against the statewide housing shortage. The decommissioning of troubled public housing to make way for new affordable units was touted as an example of the work of Park City Communities Executive Director Jilian Baldwin.

“By the way I’d like to point out that Jilian and the board who are here today have done an amazing job to bring Park City Communities out of troubled status with the federal government,” Ganim added, while listing several affordable housing projects across the city including the conversions of the Waltersville and Whittier schools and numerous large mar-

ket rate developments.

Ganim said this complements the city’s waterfront and marina, which still includes industrial employers such as the Bridgeport Boatworks, the ferry and cruise ship manufacturing facilities of the Hornblower Group, and the world’s largest sail manufacturer North Sails.

Ganim also displayed renderings of the in-progress construction of a High-Speed Ferry Terminal linking Bridgeport with New York City and declared the city is committed to reclaiming the site of the former PSEG Power Plant. The last coal burning plant in the Northeast, the PSEG plant loomed over the amphitheater, separated from one of the city’s key economic drivers only by a short distance and the raised Metro-North rail line.

Remediating the site’s environmental damage will require a considerable investment, but the waterfront site has substantial value for potential development.

“Better Quality of Life” comprised the second pillar of Ganim’s trifecta. In addition to expanding affordable housing options, improvements to the city’s education, emergency services and transportation infrastructure featured prominently in Ganim’s speech. Projects like the Newfield Library in the East End — which will also include a police station) community health center and grocery store in close proximity — were described as a key step forward. Ganim noted that they continued to make progress despite “economic headwinds.”

Expanded facilities at public parks and the new Wakeman Boys and Girls Club in the North End will serve the city’s young people and children while helping ensure a

bright future, according to Ganim. Murals and rapid deployment of coronavirus relief funds alongside making resources available to the homeless rounded out the second pillar.

The third pillar of the foundation upon which Ganim is building his plans for the city is fiscal responsibility.

“When I started this job, I took over a city that was literally bankrupt,” Ganim reminded the crowd. “Improving the quality of life in our city is of course extremely important, but such investments are not possible unless we maintain and keep our fiscal house in order.”

Ganim praised the city council for its work in delivering eight consecutive years of balanced budgets without raising taxes while still investing in the city.

“Because of our commitment to balanced budgets we’ve ended each year in the black and we’ve contributed significantly to the city’s once very much depleted rainy-day fund,” Ganim said.

The mayor underlined that both Fitch Ratings and Moody’s had upgraded the city’s bond rating for the first time in over a decade. As a result, the city stands to save millions on interest payments while pursuing capital projects.

“It continues to be my honor and pleasure to serve as mayor of Connecticut’s largest city,” Ganim concluded. “I’m proud to report today that the state of our city is strong and that Bridgeport continues to experience a resurgence, and that Bridgeport’s best days are yet to come. Brick by brick, neighborhood by neighborhood, day in and day out, we are making progress in Bridgeport together.”

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim delivering his State of the City address. Photo by Justin McGown.

Connecticut Green Bank updates Smart-E loan program

BY PHIL HALL Phall@westfairinc.com

The Connecticut Green Bank has updated its Smart-E loan program that provides homeowners with low-interest financing to access energy-saving technologies.

This is being increased from a $40,000 limit to a $50,000 standard maximum – and with exception approval from the lending partner, the amount can go up to $75,000. Smart-E loan lenders will also now have the ability to lend to borrowers with a 580 FICO score, down from the 640 minimum.

Smart-E loans are offered through community banks, credit unions and a community development financial institution. More than 300 contractors participate in the program, offering services that include more than 40 eligible energy-related improvements, including insulation, windows, solar, battery storage, and air source and geothermal heat pumps.

“We are seeing the average loan amount in the Smart-E portfolio increase in recent years, as homeowners seek comprehensive projects and with higher installation costs due to inflation, supply chain, and labor issues,” said Bryan Garcia, president and CEO of the Green Bank. “The change to the maximum loan amount provides greater access to low interest rate financing for these energy-saving projects.”

Kearney proposes to rehabilitate the Flagg House and monastery to contain 49 apartments. The new building would contain 33 or 36 apartments, for a total on the site of 82 or 85 apartments. All of the units would be in the affordable category and rented at 60% and 80% of Westchester’s Area Median Income. People involved in artistic or literary activities would receive preference for rental of from 20% to 50% of the units. There would be a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments.

According to the National Register, the

Flagg House was built in the mid-1850s. In the mid-nineteenth century, the high ground in Yonkers, along what are today Palisade Avenue, Park Avenue, North Broadway, Hudson Terrace, Warburton Avenue and other streets became popular sites for the construction of large, free-standing villas, many in the Italianate style. This was at a time when industry and commerce were expanding as a result of the opening of the New York and Hudson River Railroad through Yonkers in 1851.

Ethan Flagg, who died in 1884, was one of the leading citizens of Yonkers. He owned about 400 acres that he subdivided and was responsible for the development of a large section of the city.

Kearney Group said it has an executed agreement for the purchase of the property

from the current owner 23 Park Avenue Limited Partnership for $4 million.

Kearney described the new building to be constructed on the site as being wood frame with exterior elements such as brick, fiber-cement siding, and architectural cornices.

“This building has been designed to coincide not only with the architectural and historical beauty of the rehab buildings, but also with the surrounding neighborhood,” Kearney said. It said that the three buildings in the project would be all-electric and meet sustainability guidelines. Kearney said there would be an on-site management office that will be staffed during the week; an on-site superintendent; interior and exterior bike storage; and workspaces for the residents and resident artists.

Kearney received a variance from the Yonkers Zoning Board of Appeals for required parking. The plans call for 24 parking spaces to be provided on the site with additional spaces that will be leased at the Yonkers Parking Authority’s Parkdrome Garage located at 130 Ashburton Ave., less than 300 feet from the project site. Kearney Group said that the project would be owned by a limited partnership that has yet to be formed in which Kenneth Kearney and Sean K. Kearney will be the managers and members. Kenneth Kearney is president of the Kearney Group and Sean K. Kearney is vice president. Kearney Group said it has developed more than 20 affordable and mixed-income housing developments and currently manages more than 1,600 affordable and mixed-income units.

JLL associates in Stamford learn about real estate through a corporate in-house training program

BY PHIL HALL Phall@westfairinc.com

The commercial real estate services company JLL launched an in-house training program last year for its new employees. The program, called JLLU, runs for 12 weeks and is designed to help the new brokers develop the skills needed to meet their employer’s occupational requirements.

Among the latest cohort members of JLLU are Ryan Farnham and MaryGrace Searles, two associates based in the company’s Stamford office. Not only are both of these newly minted JLLU graduates recent arrivals to the commercial real estate world, but both are also new to the full-time workforce.

“I got this job right out of college,” said Searles, who graduated magna cum laude from College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts with a Bachelor

of arts degree in history. “In my interviews, I was told that it was a new program and it’s mandatory. So, if you’re a new associate, you have to do it.”

But Searles discovered that “it wasn’t in any way a slog — it was really fun. They promoted it as something that was to help us transition into brokerage and that made it really interesting.”

Farnham, who graduated from Pennsylvania’s Villanova University with a Bachelor of arts degree in economics and a minor in business, viewed JLLU as a “big draw” when he was considering a career at the company.

“During the interview process. I remember my boss said that was one of his big selling points, especially when you’re in a market like Stamford where people may not recognize the name. Getting exposure at a national level to a program that everyone knew the company is engaging in was definitely a big drawing point for me.”

The JLLU program begins with a three-

day meeting at the company’s Chicago headquarters. Farnham appreciated the ability to not only meet his age-peers who were also new to JLL, but also “people in management positions and in brokerage positions that have been in the business for a couple of years.” He added that after returning from Chicago, “you go back to your individual markets and you have training sessions twice a week where different people from around the company come and speak to you on different topics, and teach you different things that you’re going to need as you’re starting your broker’s position.”

Searles stated that she found the JLLU coursework invigorating without burdening her with information overload.

“The coursework was less challenging, more educational — it wasn’t like we had homework, it was just classes,” she said.

“It was definitely more informational than time consuming or demanding,” Farnham agreed. “Because as we’re going

through this program, we’re obviously learning on the job from people in our own offices.”

Currently, Searles is focused on business lines that include tenant representation and agency leasing in Fairfield and Westchester counties while Farnham is aimed at tenant representation in the office and industrial markets. Both maintain communications with their JLLU classmates from across the country to measure how their respective careers are progressing, and they feel the experience helped integrate them seamlessly into the JLL operations.

“We have connections where we’re able to speak with people that are having the same experiences as us,” Farnham said.

“It’s really beneficial, for especially students who just graduated or are going into an entry level job,” added Searles. “It’s a perfect transition point and it’s comfortable — it helps you get used to the company.”

In good company in Washington, D.C.

BY GEORGETTE GOUVEIA ggouveia@westfairinc.com

Perhaps it was the holiday itself — more contemplative than celebratory — or the (now resolved) debt ceiling crisis, but Memorial Day weekend found Washington, D.C., in a subdued mood. Yes, there were the tourists national and foreign, the wreaths laid at the war memorials and the chairs lined up for concerts, including the one on PBS May 28. But there were also less people in the city than on patriotic holidays past, said waiters and professional drivers alike.

Like other cities — and many individuals — Washington has found it challenging to come back from Covid, they said. But also like other cities, Washington is in the midst of a transition and a building boom — everywhere there are projects by the Bethesda, Maryland-based Clark Construction — that have priced some of its residents out of the market.

In town for a family wedding, we made our usual pilgrimage to the National Gallery of Art, where the gift shops and exhibits seemed smaller and where some spaces were closed for renovations or installations — including “Canova: Sketching in Clay” (through Oct. 9), in which, judging from the catalog already on sale, the 18th-century master’s anguished clay models belie the cool neoclassicism of the finished marble products. After a break for a hazelnut-based gelato and an iced decaf latte in the Cascade Café — hey, life is uncertain; eat dessert first — we made a diagonal beeline across Constitution Avenue to The Capitol Grille, part of a restaurant group whose Northeast locations include one in Stamford. There a dinner of two appetizers — a cup of New England clam chowder and lobster-laced crabcakes served with corn relish — was spot-on.

Thus fortified we hiked back to our hotel to take its full measure. Like its sister hotel in Washington, D.C, the Kimpton Monaco, Kimpton The George has been owned by San Francisco-based IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) since 2015. A boutique hotel, The George lies in the Capitol Hill Historic District, a couple of blocks from Union Station — we walked with our bags as the Red Cap attendant at the station said a cab would be a waste of money — making it perfect for the business traveler.

As you might expect, The George is about all things President George Washington. The rooms, whose blue, gray and white palette has a crisp colonial quality, are accented with abstracted portraits of Washington and wife Martha and images

of their Mount Vernon home in Virginia. Behind the king-size bed, a wall conveys some of the writings by the General, as he was known on his estate. The lobby even features a mascot, a Boston Bull Terrier, named Mr. G after You Know Who.

The hotel’s physical strengths, however, can also be something of a weakness. The gray and blue palette — so continental in the rooms — makes the hallways look like dormitories. (Perhaps a fresh coat of white paint, with the gray and blue serving as accents on the doors, would brighten them.)

And the hotel’s proximity to Union Station means that it is removed from the National Mall and the city’s action. (It’s more of a business district, with the D.C. headquarters for both NBC News and Fox News a stone’s throw away.) Then, too, the restaurant was not open for lunch on Saturday and not at all on Sunday the weekend we visited, although there was a happy hour every night.

Still, the yoga mat in each room — on which lime butterflies flit among pink reeds on a blue background — had us at hello, as did the warm, helpful staffers, among the most service-minded we’ve encountered,

who pointed us to neighboring, off-thebeaten path treasures. At Art and Soul, an eatery in Yotel hotel with a youthful vibe, brunch offerings and Southern comfort food, we indulged our passion for blueberry pancakes. At the Corner Bakery, around the corner from The George, we enjoyed latte and a cinnamon-cake muffin and wished we had more time to explore its entrées. But by far the hidden gem of the area — hidden because so many people are rushing to get from Union Station to their destinations — is the adjacent Smithsonian National Postal Museum. This superb space marries a neoclassical exterior with state-of-theart displays that fuse art, technology and history as you learn the role that stamps have played in our nation’s development, beginning with the Stamp Act, a tax levied on the colonists by Great Britain in 1765. Though repealed a year later, it would foreshadow the issues that drove the break with England.

Given that the museum was built over a former baseball field, it’s no wonder that it’s offering a show on “Baseball: America’s Home Run” through Jan. 5. The postal service’s many baseball-themed stamps are

supplemented by historic telecasts, uniforms and other memorabilia involving such greats of the game as Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays and Roberto Clemente. It was moving to see Maris break Ruth’s single season home run record of 61 in 1961 all over again. A nice touch: The museum provides free postcards that you can send to displaced children.

Venturing farther afield during wedding weekend, we discovered other jewels, such as La Piquette, a French bistro in Cleveland Park in the shadow of Washington National Cathedral, where our companions raved about the eggs benedict and steak frites, while we savored the cream of cauliflower soup and a zesty al dente pasta dish made with North Carolina shrimp, basil, tomatoes, olives and garlic.

Another gem is the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, whose Spanish colonial style courtyards and gardens are a favorite of event planners and visitors alike.

But it was The George that would remain the touchstone throughout our D.C. stay. People tend to be especially kind — perhaps a better word is protective — of women of a certain vintage traveling alone. At The George the service was always impeccable, with all our needs immediately met, from a pot of hot water to a cell phone charger to last-minute wedding safety pins. Coming in late from a whirlwind of wedding activities, we always had a sense we were returning to a home away from home.

Leaving one day, we suddenly realized that the door hanger for privacy or service contained a saying by Washington: “…’Tis better to be alone than in bad company.”

In Washington and at The George, we were always in good company.

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The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, whose Spanish colonial-style courtyards and gardens are a favorite of event planners and visitors alike. Photographs by Georgette Gouveia.

Mr. G, Kimpton The George’s Boston Bull Terrier mascot.

A display at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum illustrates the various means of transportation to ensure the mail gets to its destinations.

How to earn customer trust while handling sensitive data

To understand how intertwined online privacy and security have become, consider the humble company-issued laptop.

The device might only be given to a new hire after he or she passes a series of mandatory security clearances. Some employees will be asked to provide a fingerprint or facial recognition to use their laptop at all. At a minimum, a unique password is required at sign-in and that password must be changed out periodically.

The parameters of the employees’ online experience are predefined to limit exposure to suspicious websites. Twofactor authentication is required to access sensitive information. Then, when the employee leaves the company, they must hand over the laptop. Any access privileges they gained are revoked as if they had never joined the company in the first place.

To insist on strict security protocols like these from a potential business partner is not too much to ask in 2023. Limiting your employees and clients to security risks is the first rule of doing business online. Following that rule is easier said than done, but it begins with a basic principle: privacy is security.

To get a rough estimate of the value of individual data, consider the $1.3 billion payout Meta (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram) recently agreed to a class-action lawsuit settlement as a result of sharing users’ personal data with third parties. The revelation of Facebook’s data-selling habits sparked a “Great Privacy Awakening” that ultimately moved legislators in Europe and California to pass laws requiring websites to disclose to users whether their data is being shared with third parties, and offer the ability to opt-out of data sharing altogether.

With greater public awareness of the corporate data-sharing landscape came fear. If your online business habits routinely require inputting names, addresses, credit card numbers and other personally identifying information, some might draw a drastic conclusion: Don’t share anything with websites that have no value to you.

If that seems overcautious, here are some practical guidelines to keep data safe.

• Always look for a “lock” icon on your browser bar. This indicates the website you’re visiting encrypts

its traffic. In effect, the data it’s interchanging between your server and its computer needs to flow through a lot of different column pipes. Observing these strict protocols helps keep your data private and the interaction secure.

• Never use the same password twice. Password managers like OnePassword, MacOS/iCloud Keychain, and Google Chrome’s own built-in manager allow users to store thousands of unique passwords, effectively eliminating the need to remember more than one. When you do not re-use passwords, if any one password is compromised, it will affect only one protected website/account.

• Use 2-factor authentication whenever possible. Many websites support a variety of 2-factor authentication tools, which effectively require you to confirm on multiple devices that you’re trying to log in to a site. The power of this protocol is well-documented; 2-factor authentication could have saved the former President of the United States a breach of his Twitter account.

• If your device offers some kind of biometric ID — facial or fingerprint recognition — use it. The data they use to scan you is far more complex than a 4-digit unlock code. Then go into your device settings, and set a more complex (but memorable) device passcode. I think of my phone as my offboard brain — it might have more sensitive data about me and my contacts than any other device.

• When dealing with financial institutions, review their security protocols when you first open an account. They should require customers to verify any large withdrawals by answering an automatic phone call and speaking to a live customer service agent. Ask them about their fraud prevention procedures — especially, how do they verify credit card transactions and what is their dispute process? This extra step can safeguard against fraudulent trans-

actions. It’s easier for hackers to steal your username, password, and/or email address than to gain access to your phone number.

The online services you use are obligated to tell you if your personal information has been compromised. However, it’s easy to lose track of these notifications if you don’t act on them immediately. Like reviewing your budget or spring cleaning, you should periodically check a service like “Have I Been Pwned” and look up your email address to see if your data has been released in a security breach. If you see that a breach has exposed your password, change it.

If a breached service you’ve used in the past offers you an identity protection package — take it. They wouldn’t offer it if the information that was released wasn’t highly sensitive.

Any online security method you use boils down to a common principle: trust. In the case of a financial institution, your reason for trusting it with large amounts of money (or not) are obvious.

The reasons for using a reputable email server might seem less obvious, but consider the example of Microsoft Office. It uses background tools that will allow an IT expert, auditor or lawyer to see who logged into your email account, where they were at the time of access, how long they were logged in and what they did while they had access. This information can then be shared with law enforcement to help determine if the hacker committed a crime. On the other hand, law enforcement can also subpoena Microsoft to get access to this data — something to bear in mind for how you operate your business, and how you share data over email.

The same principle applies to password managers or 2-factor authentication platforms. You can trust the established players in these spaces with your personal information because you can be more confident they will keep your data private. They should use multiple layers of security that make it difficult for hackers to access an individual’s private information.

When in doubt, reading the privacy policy is a basic first step toward establishing trust in their process. The policy’s verbiage should be unique, not copy-pasted from that of a reputable company. News of any data breach and how it was handled will also reveal how well these platforms

keep their users’ data secure.

Establishing trust on an institutional level is not as straightforward as one person reading a privacy policy. When two businesses begin a relationship that involves sharing customer data, it is common to perform risk assessments and security questionnaires to establish trust.

As in the example of the company laptop, it’s important to know how long a business keeps past customer and client data on file after their relationship is severed. The answer will reveal a lot about how they value security and privacy.

Written privacy policies are important here, too. As a general rule, longer and more thorough privacy policies are more trustworthy ― but they should be read by someone with legal experience. Some of the basics that apply on an individual level apply to business practices too, like which email client they use and whether 2-factor authentication is required to log in to company social media accounts.

The more critical the data you’ll share, the more you’ll want to assess and verify the policies and procedures a company follows — something like a SOC 2 Type II document can go a long way, because it will document a company’s security and privacy controls using the SOC 2 criteria, and it’s audited by a reputable third party.

As the cat-and-mouse game between hackers and security providers evolves, keeping pace can make a person dizzy. One new wrinkle is AI. When viewing a privacy policy online, search the page for the phrase “as an AI language model.” It’s a common series of words generated by many AI language models, which are increasingly being used to create privacy policies; a policy drafted and reviewed by a human lawyer (i.e., the thorough ones) will not include this phrase.

When it comes to online security, establishing trust will only become a more important focal point of any business relationship. That means increased vigilance on the part of individuals, even if that means something as simple as changing out your passwords more frequently.

Privacy and security will be forever intertwined, so always be mindful of who has access to customer and client data. That basic principle will go a long way.

Paul DeLeeuw is a tech lead at ddm marketing + communications, a leading marketing agency for highly complex and highly regulated industries.

Nuvance GetFit Challenge encourages a summer of sweat

BY JUSTIN MCGOWN jmcgown@westfairinc.com

At Nuvance Health, even team members who aren’t part of the medical staff can make significant contributions to the health of the community. The GetFit challenge, a sixweek course designed to encourage fitness and physical activity from June 4 to July 15, grew out of efforts by the health care provider’s communications team.

Marcela Rojas, a manager of public and community affairs who focuses primarily on Nuvance’s Westchester County locations, explained the humble beginnings of the challenge.

“The program started back in 2014 and it was originally called the Walkway Fitness Challenge,” Rojas said. “It was a challenge on the Walkway over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie. Originally, we chose different locations where people could work out, whether it was at a park or a gym. It was originally location based and you could log your activities for a chance to win prizes.”

Eventually the program grew to include options in Connecticut, but when the pandemic hit Rojas explained that it became necessary to provide ways to engage in socially distanced exercise, which led to the current online logging system. They also took the opportunity to open the challenge to activities besides walking.

“When you log your activity, you just put what you did, whether you went for a walk, went bike riding or swimming, or whatever activity. Even if it was stretching, we just ask that you log 30 minutes of exercise a day,” said Rojas.

Two key systems are in place to encourage participation. For those who respond well to competitive activities, a ranking system will allow participants to see how they measure up to others participating in terms of overall activity logged. Additionally, a graduated system of prizes can help spur activity for those who might be less interested in how they stack up overall.

Those who log 12 entries will be entered into a raffle to win a pair of Apple AirPods, while those who log 18 entries will get a

chance at a Theragun Mini massager. Those who manage to log 25 separate workouts of at least 30 minutes will have a chance to win an Oura Ring, a sleek piece of tech that looks like a gender-neutral ring but is the latest fitness tracker.

To count toward the raffles, logged entries must be at least 30 minutes long, although there are no minimum or maximum amounts.

“This is our ninth year,” Rojas noted. “In that time, we have probably had more than 10,000 people participate since the program’s inception. This year we anticipate about 500 to 1.000 people participating.”

When asked why a nonmedical branch of Nuvance decided to undertake a project to promote community health Rojas replied, “We are public and community affairs, so we have access to physicians and clinicians who give us tips and information. We hear all the time from our cardiac surgeons and cardiologists that exercise is one of the main things you can do to improve your heart health. So, we wanted to give this opportunity to the community to let

them know about different ways they can improve their health.”

Rojas also emphasized the ease of participation. There are no entry fees or qualifications, anybody over the age of 18 across both Westchester and Fairfield counties is not only allowed but encouraged to join. Logging is based solely on the honor system.

“The whole reason we do this is that, while we do take care of sick people, we’re also in the business of prevention,” Rojas said, explaining that the challenge also fits into Nuvance Health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles across the communities they operate within. “We are very much about preventative care and in our communities there is unfortunately a lot of obesity, diabetes, chronic diseases and heart disease. The fitness challenge is a way to shed light on that and promote wellness by encouraging people to take their own steps to exercise.”

Those interested in participating or learning more about simple exercises to promote fitness can visit WeGetFit.org.

A ‘master’ful Bronxville property

BY HOULIHAN LAWRENCE

Bronxville is a village known for its tony Tudor homes, and there are few better examples of this than this French Normandy Tudor on Masterton Road.

The 8,193-square-foot house may have been built in 1927, during the great decade of Tudors, but it boasts tremendous flexibility in layout, adaptable spaces and every modern convenience, thanks to recent structural renovations and fresh cosmetic restorations.

High ceilings, oak beams and restored woodwork adorn the interiors of the six bedroom, 5 and ½-bathroom manse. The stone entry turret leads into a charming gallery, a sunken living room with wood-burning fireplace and a private home office with doors to front and back terraces. There’s a spacious library with a carved stone wood-burning fireplace and a large, elegant dining room with leaded glass windows and doors open to a newly constructed eat-in kitchen and family room designed by London-based Smallbone of Devizes.

With true indoor-outdoor egress, the kitchen area steps down to a 575-squarefoot patio, designed for multiseason entertaining. A mudroom-garage and back stair connectsthe first floor to the lower level, which houses a theater-playroom,

a climate-controlled wine cellar, a large gym-Pilates space with a bathroom and a laundry area.

The second floor presents you with a sophisticated primary wing that includes an Architectural Digest-worthy bedroom with a sitting room, dressing area with wood-burning fireplace, ensuite renovated bathroom and custom-built closets and cabinetry. Additionally, there are four family bedrooms, plus a wealth of spaces

that can be personally curated to serve as a homework room, yoga studio or office. There are also three renovated full bathrooms, plus a private deck with hot tub overlooking the gardens. The third floor offers an ensuite bedroom with renovated bathroom, a media-music room and a custom craft-project studio.

The elegant mature landscape, designed by horticulturist Timothy Tilghman, always guarantees a swoon-worthy first impres-

in Bronxville living.

The house lists for $6,750,000. For more, contact Mariellen Sullivan Carpenter at 914-337-0400 or 914-3198751; or Susan French at 914-337-0400, ext. 229, or 914-588-6397.

Bronxville is a village known for its tony Tudor homes, and there are few better examples of this than this French Normandy Tudor on Masterton Road. Presented by Houlihan Lawrence. sion. Enjoying .66 acres of level land, this sensational property with a premier address is steps from school, train and downtown, offering the best

Audra McDonald, Samara Joy part of spotlight on women at Caramoor’s summer music fest

BY GEORGETTE GOUVEIA ggouveia@westfairinc.com

The Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts’ summer festival in Katonah (Saturday, June 17, through Aug. 18) marks the return of a legend and the debut of one in the making.

Multiple Tony, Grammy and Emmy award-winning singer-actress Audra McDonald will once again grace the stage of the Venetian Theater, accompanied by the Orchestra of St. Luke’s and conductor Andy Einhorn, for an opening night concert of selections

from the Great American Songbook — as the canon of early 20th-century jazz and pop standards is known. Then on Aug. 4, the festival and Jazz at Lincoln Center present a Concert on the Lawn, Friends Field, with Samara Joy, winner of this year’s Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Vocal Jazz Album (“Linger Awhile,” Verve Records) and ArtsWestchester’s first Emerging Artist Award.

For Croton-on-Hudson resident McDonald, returning to Caramoor — she headlined the 2018 gala — is another opportunity to broaden a repertoire that has embraced everything from Broadway to opera, recordings, film and TV. As she told Westfair then:

“I try to let myself have a wide berth in terms of singing songs of the roles that I might not get the chance to play or roles that I’ve always wanted to play. More of it is just from the incredible songbook of the great American musical theater. But mainly it’s as if I could play any role that I wanted…. A lot of the songs (are) songs that were written for men and male characters.”

For the Bronx-born Joy, Caramoor offers a further chance to connect with the Westchester community, among the places where she has honed her craft. As she said in accepting her ArtsWestchester award:

“I’m really grateful to ArtsWestchester and the entire organization for giving us opportunity not only to perform but to see music and to see artists come through the neighborhood and the community and really foster that love for the arts and for music.”

Both singers come from musical backgrounds, attended high schools that have a focus on the arts and graduated from conservatories.

The Berlin-born McDonald grew up in Fresno, California, where she attended Theodore Roosevelt High School, participating in its School of the Arts program. She studied voice at Juilliard with Ellen Faull, who also taught at Sarah Lawrence College in Yonkers. It was the springboard for a career that has seen McDonald earn a record-breaking six performance Tonys for diverse roles in “Carousel,” “Master Class,” “Ragtime,” “A Raisin in the Sun,” “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess” and “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill.” She is the first person to win Tonys in all acting categories.

With roots in Philadelphia gospel music, Joy began singing in church and then with the jazz band at Fordham High School

for the Arts, where she won Best Vocalist in the Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington competition. That led her to jazz studies at Purchase College’s Conservatory of Music and appearances at JazzFest White Plains and the Monterrey and Newport jazz festivals, among others. Her Grammy Awards’ acceptance speeches have been viewed more than 12 million times.

The “incomparable” McDonald and Joy, an “ascendant superstar jazz artist,” are among many notable women taking part in this year’s festival, suggested Caramoor President and CEO Edward J. Lewis III: “Building on the success of our 2022 season, this year we’re proud to offer an exciting and diverse mix of live performances, from female-fronted Ukrainian folk-punk quartet DakhaBrakha (July 14) to the legendary Malian vocalist Oumou Sangaré (July 15)….”

Hélène Grimaud, founder of the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, takes to the keyboard July 16 for Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major, an effervescent, poignant blend of jazz and classical music. Singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter and her band bring her mix of folk and country to the Venetian Theater Aug. 5, a presentation that’s a collaboration with City Winery.

Amid the notable women are notable firsts by women. The Boston Early Music Festival offers its production of Francesca Caccini’s “Alcina,” the first known opera composed by a woman, June 25, while Brooklyn singer-composer Arooj Aftab, the first Pakistani woman to win a Grammy, presents her new “Love in Exile” project July 29.

But the sounds of the season are already pervading the arts center, also home to an eclectic Mediterranean-style house museum in an 80-acre landscaped setting that serves as a backdrop for picnics and afternoon teas, sound art and sculptures, butterflies and shutterbugs.

Added Lewis: “True to the vision of our founders, (Walter T. and Lucie Bigelow Dodge Rosen) Caramoor is the place where you can be transformed by the convergence of an exciting and diverse mix of remarkable live music performances, stunning gardens and grounds and the beauty of an art-filled historic home. The Caramoor experience leaves both the artist and audience refreshed and renewed and compels all to return again and again.”

For a complete schedule of events, click here.

Audra McDonald headlines Caramoor’s opening night Saturday, June 17.

Photograph by Allison Michael Orenstein.

New Canaan's downtown becomes a giant art gallery

BY JUSTIN MCGOWN jmcgown@westfairinc.com

Storefronts in New Canaan will become even more stylish during the summer thanks to the efforts of the Carriage Barn Fine Arts Center, the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce and almost 75 artists as shops, restaurants, and businesses throughout the town will display paintings, etchings, photos, and sculptures in their front windows until June 24.

“For 15 years we’ve been doing this exhibit, but it’s really evolved and grown,” said Hilary Wittmann, the executive director of the Carriage Barn Arts Center. “This year we have about 70 businesses that are part of it, and about 15 pieces of art in windows throughout town.”

Wittmann highlighted the diversity of art and businesses involved.

“It’s really the businesses that have storefronts and windows that lend themselves to something like this, so the art is everywhere you go,” Wittman continued. “The boutiques and clothing stores, and the home goods stores to everything like the Dunkin Donuts right here and the real estate offices participate. Merrill Lynch is our presenting sponsor and their offices on Pine Street probably have 10 or 15 pieces of art in all their windows. Almost everyone gets involved. For us this a great way to have presence and awareness downtown. A lot of people discover the Carriage Barn through the Art in the Windows exhibit each year

and then they get involved with other things that we do in the gallery.”

The art in the windows is all for sale and can be purchased by scanning an accompanying QR code. Prices range from $100 to several thousand dollars, depending on the relative profile of the artist.

In addition, a section of South Avenue between Elm Street and Morse Court will be periodically blocked off throughout the exhibit. A booth for the Carriage Barn will offer arts and crafts for children while artists will be able to set up tables and sell additional works.

Ashley McNeal, a New Canaan resident

and artist was among those who set up a booth to sell their creations during the launch event on June 3.

“It’s an honor to be involved in the New Canaan community,” McNeal said.

“It’s fun it’s engaging, it’s exciting.”

McNeal is a self-taught artist who has lived in New Canaan for five years. She specializes in paintings on wine bottles and shares her methods in classes. While most of her work is on canvas, she said she was attracted to bottles because they provided a smaller scale format to work in, and her piece in this year’s event was also painted on a bottle.

Stephen Dori Shin, co-owner of the Adirondack Store & Gallery on Elm Street, was pleased with the paintings placed in their storefront. A pair of equestrian paintings by the Argentina-born artist Dolores Aldecoa, each valued at $4,000, fit perfectly with the store’s mix of upscale and antique offerings according to Shin.

“Our profile is very rustic,” Shin explained. “So, we’re looking at anything to do with a sort of luxury lake house or a lodge, everything in here sort of has that feeling. We’re very lucky because Dolores Aldecoa’s art fits in so perfect.

Everything else in that window is Black Forest antiques, so it’s all wood and carved antlers, and one of her paintings is a hunting scene. We couldn’t believe how perfectly it fit in with the theme of our store.”

Boudica Matik, the manager of the Adirondack Store’s New Canaan location, noted that the success of the event can also be partially attributed to it being a collaborative process.

“They show us the brochure showing us which pieces are theirs and what they feel strongly about,” Matik said. “They want us to know what their art is, so artists love this event as well because they’re connecting to individuals who might not have seen their work before this week.”

“All these events are really appreciated by the businesspeople,” Shin added. “It does bring people to town. The restaurants, and the stores, the town really supports brick and mortar which is really refreshing.”

BY BILL HELTZEL Bheltzel@westfairinc.com

ADutchess horse farm is not a horse farm, a judge has ruled, when it comes to Chapter 12 bankruptcy.

On May 24, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Cecelia G. Morris granted a request to dismiss a Chapter 12 petition filed by Barbara Giordano Leonaggeo, the operator of Juggernaut Farms in Stanfordville.

Leonaggeo and her husband, Roger, have been operating a horse farm on the 24.1-acre property for 50 years, according to her affidavit. They breed, train, appraise, and board horses and offer riding instructions.

Leonaggeo petitioned for Chapter 12 protection in February and declared

$1,260,403 in assets and $214,092 in liabilities.

Chapter 12 bankruptcy is a streamlined process that is less expensive and less complicated than the traditional Chapter 11 reorganization and is tailored specifically for family farmers and family fishermen.

Two creditors challenged the bankruptcy. M-M2 RE Holdings 1 and M-M2 RE Holdings 13, of Salt Point, claim they are owed $258,645 secured by the homestead and the stable area.

The creditors, who had filed a foreclosure action in Dutchess Supreme Court, argued that Leonaggeo is exploiting Chapter 12 for the automatic bankruptcy stay that suspends lawsuits and other efforts to collect debts.

They claimed she has not operated a farm for at least three years because she

has not bred any horses in that time, the boarding income is negligible, and she has no plans to harvest her cedar trees.

They also claimed she has inflated the value of her properties.

To qualify as a family farm under Chapter 12, Judge Morris ruled, the farm must produce regular income and include activities such as farming, dairy farming, ranching, tillage of soil, raising crops and producing poultry or livestock.

Courts also consider whether a debtor bears the inherent risks of farming, such as cyclical weather.

Some courts have treated horse breeding, boarding and training as service-oriented businesses that do not produce agricultural goods for consumption and are only marginally affected by the uncontrollable conditions traditional farmers face.

Other courts have ruled that the horse business does involve farming risks, Morris said, but in those cases the farms also grew feed and raised horses to maturity to sell as livestock.

Here, Judge Morris found, Leonaggeo does not produce crops or livestock and is “largely providing a service.”

The judge also noted that Leonaggeo’s plan to pay creditors relies on a speculative sale of the stable area.

“Where the value of the property to be sold is heavily debated and unsubstantiated,” she said, “it would be hard for this court to find the probability of payment to be reasonable.”

Leonaggeo is represented by Rochester attorney David H. Ealy. The M-M2 creditors are represented by Wappingers Falls attorney Mary K. Ephraim.

A horse is a horse, of course, but not necessarily from a family farm

A New Canaan storefront that is doubling as an art gallery. Photo by Justin McGown.

BY JEREMY WAYNE

“You think you’ve tried it all?” asks affable Ghanaian-born chef Lawrence Ofori at his new restaurant in Peekskill. The question is of course rhetorical, as Ofori, a finalist on the 36th season of the Food Network’s “Chopped” series, makes clear by deed as much as by word at Ofori’s World Cuisine in Peekskill. There, inspired by his grand mother’s cooking, he unashamedly plun ders the world’s larders to bring exciting new tastes to the table. While many of his dishes are – at least to Peekskill palates –unfamiliar, even exotic, his watchwords nev ertheless are “simple, fresh and flavorful.”

The concept of global cuisine is rein forced on the restaurant’s rather charming logo, a world map that on closer inspection is a miniature collage of vegetables.

Alongside staples like Caesar salad, chicken Parmigiana and a solid burger –you might call this the American section of the global menu – sit snacks and lighter bites like guacamole, tacos and tortillas. They are fine and more than dandy – as is a gimmicky-sounding, but actually deli cious, coconut-crusted shrimp in piña colada sauce.

The experience for making these quick and easy crowd-pleasers was garnered no doubt from the food truck Ofori ran in Jefferson Valley before hitting the big time, so to speak, with a real, full- size restaurant kitchen of his own. (He saw the “For Rent” sign outside what was to become Ofori’s, as he walked to church in Peekskill one Sunday morning and knew that was where the future lay.) It was something he could only have dreamed of when he came to this country in 2008 and took his first job as a

work – just call me a “snobster.”) In the dish called Mama G Oxtail, a slow braised African stew, in which I detected a touch of curry powder or possibly berbere, the rich meat fell from the bone. And I loved Adabraka kenkey, a ball of ever so slightly funky-tasting, fermented white corn, served with a beautiful, fried red snapper along with more than a dash of hot sauce –Adabraka being a district of Accra, Ghana, from where I imagine the dish, or at least the recipe, originated.

As for a side of jollof rice, that West African staple consisting of long-grain rice cooked with vegetables, it had me right

speaking, while chef-patron Ofori believes he knows his market better.

What chef Ofori does know is that man cannot live by kenkey or jollof alone, so along with all the culinary treats there’s also live, very loud entertainment some weeknights and on weekends, with the bar staying open until 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.

The bar, by the way, offers a good though not extensive range of premium spirits, as well as national and international beers and ales, served using the Bottoms Up draft beer system. If you haven’t yet seen Bottoms Up in action – spoiler alert,

the beer is pulled from the bottom up – it is reason enough alone to visit.

Ofori’s World Cuisine also hosts private events and offers a catering service.

A great believer in diversity and bringing people together, chef Ofori sees his new enterprise as just that – somewhere where people of all backgrounds can meet over truly global cooking. Well, you can please all of the people some of the time and some of the people all of the time (to rework poet John Lydgate’s famous saying, as taken up by former President Abraham Lincoln,) and my sense is that this is what the restaurant is going to do. You also have to praise him – at the risk of making Ofori sound like a Bond villain – for his global ambition.

A hero rather than a villain, he’s a supernice guy and a great chef with an infectious joie de vivre to boot. Go give this unique restaurant a try.

For more, visit www.oforisrestaurants.com.

Tacos on the pass. Mama G Oxtail.

Chef Lawrence Ofori and his team. Photographs courtesy Ofori’s World Cusine.

Orangetown supervisor gives Congressional testimony

BY PETER KATZ Pkatz@westfairinc.com

With the controversy still raging regarding New York City sending immigrants to Hudson Valley communities, Orangetown

Supervisor Teresa Kenny testified before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement. The committee, controlled by the Republican majority in the House of Representatives, has been holding a series of hearings on the U.S. immigration situation, which it has named "The Biden Border Crisis." The subcommittee said it is examining "the causes and effects of the Biden Administration's open-borders policies, including illegal aliens overwhelming American communities, criminal aliens harming Americans, and terrorists entering the country in record numbers."

"What is happening in Orangetown is not unique," Kenny testified. "It is playing out throughout communities all over our country as major cities are reaching capacity for migrant housing and they are sending them to other communities, without any regard for whether they have the resources or capabilities to handle them."

Kenny said that the Rockland County

community’s involvement began at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023, when New York City Mayor Eric Adams called her and disclosed that he was starting a program to relocate migrants from New York City and to house them in hotels all across New York state.

"His call was to let me know that a

hotel in Orangetown had been identified as a possible location," Kenny said. "Mayor Adams downplayed the plan, telling me that there was a chance that no one would be housed in Orangetown, and he implied that it was weeks from happening. When pressed for specifics, he told me that a member of his team would get back to me later that day with the details."

She said that at 1:30 p.m. that day, she received a call from a member of Adams’ staff and learned that the plan was to house single, adult males in a local hotel and that the buses would be arriving “imminently.” Kenny testified that within hours of that call she received a photo of hundreds of mattresses stacked outside the Armoni Inn and Suites Hotel in Orangetown.

"It was evident that this plan had been in the works for quite some time, and that it included giving local elected officials little advance notice as a means to thwart legal challenges," Kenny said. "Throughout the following days, it became clear that NYC intended to house 340 men at the Armoni Inn."

The town issued the hotel a Notice of Violation on Sunday, May 7, giving the hotel notice that the intended use was not consistent with the definition of a “Hotel” as set forth in the town code. Kenny said that on Tuesday, May 9, New York City officials scheduled a 4:30 p.m. “debriefing call” with elected officials from Rockland

and Orange counties and revealed that buses would start arriving sometime the following day.

"Over the last two years, there has been a steady increase of migrants finding their way to Rockland County and settling in with the support of family, friends and local community groups," Kenny testified. "This has already started to put a strain on Rockland County and the Rockland County Department of Social Services. So much so that, just over two months ago, Congressman Mike Lawler and County Executive Ed Day held a press conference and, standing beside a number of nonprofits, food pantries and immigrant services organizations, sounded the alarm of what was to come if action was not taken to address the crisis at the southern border."

Kenny testified that they disclosed that in a period of six months the impacts have included food pantries running out of food necessitating Rockland County spending another $1 million to help them. She said that an additional 1,000 children have been enrolled in local school districts and there has been a 35% increase in the number of children in foster care.

"The problem with Mr. Adams’ plan is that he does not have one," Kenny testified. "How are these men with no family support, no working papers and with limited to no English language skills going to be able to integrate into our community? When the mayor’s staff was questioned about this, the response was that the migrants are 'resourceful' and they will find work 'off the books.' This is not a plan; it is a recipe for disaster."

Kenny pointed out that New York City received $1 billion from New York state and $30 million from the federal government to deal with immigrants sent in from other states while Rockland County did not receive a single dollar of funding.

"My heart breaks when I hear about unaccompanied children at the border and the human trafficking that is taking place, as well as the violence, abuse and death of migrants looking for a better life," Kenny testified. "This is now a humanitarian crisis and something more sustainable needs to be done. This situation requires solutions on the federal level, and I sincerely hope the lawmakers in D.C., both Democrats and Republicans, can come together to find a solution to fix this broken and unsustainable system."

Supervisor Kenny testified before a House Subcommittee on May 23.

Harris becomes first woman commencement speaker at West Point

BY PETER KATZ Pkatz@westfairinc.com

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the commencement address for the May 27 graduation ceremonies at the United States Military Academy at West Point and in so doing became the first woman to serve as commencement speaker in the academy's 221-year history.

The 2023 commencement ceremo -

nies also marked Harris' first visit to the academy. It was in 1976 that the first female cadet was admitted to West Point. Since then, more than 5,000 women have become West Point graduates and embarked on military careers.

“We are honored to have the vice president as our commencement speaker,” said Lt. Gen. Steven W. Gilland, West Point's 61st superintendent, calling her "an accomplished leader who has achieved significant milestones throughout her career."

"Each and every day, America’s service members demonstrate extraordinary skill, dedication and discipline," Harris said. "They are willing to sacrifice everything to protect the lives and liberty of people they may never meet. And I believe there is no more noble work that a person can do than to serve our nation in uniform."

Harris told the cadets that they're graduating into an increasingly unsettled world.

"Russia launched the first major ground war in Europe since World War Two," Harris said. "In Ukraine, Russia’s aggression is an attack on the lives and freedom of the Ukrainian people and an attack on international rules and norms that have served as the foundation of

Text to 9-1-1 in Ulster

BY PETER KATZ Pkatz@westfairinc.com

Ulster County has expanded its 9-1-1 emergency services to include the capability to receive emergency messages via text. This new service allows people using cellphones to send a text message to 9-1-1 in an emergency when voice calls are inappropriate, ineffective or unsafe.

Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger said,”This new service can save lives when the caller is deaf, hearing or speech-impaired or in situations that are too dangerous to make a voice call.”

The county’s 9-1-1 Coordinator Andrew Cafaldo explained, “Dialing 9-1-1 and

talking to our dispatchers should still be the primary means of initiating emergency services as it will be the fastest, but having this alternative is a huge step forward for Ulster County.”

The county specifies that texting a 9-1-1 message should only be for an emergen-

cy when placing a voice call is not possible. Examples include if the caller is deaf, hard-of-hearing, speech impaired or when speaking out loud would put the caller in danger. Ulster said that the texting service is just within the county and not available everywhere in New York state and the U.S.

international security and prosperity for generations. In the Indo-Pacific, China is rapidly modernizing its military and threatening both the freedom of the seas and rules of international commerce. At the same time, autocrats have become bolder, the threat of terrorism persists, and an accelerating climate crisis continues to disrupt lives and livelihoods."

Harris said that America plays a singular role of leadership and that a strong America remains indispensable to the world.

"The power of America’s military not only rests on our technology, our weaponry, our hardware," Harris said. "It rests on the character and the resolve of our people. America has no greater resource, no greater strategic asset than the men and women who wear our uniform. Our soldiers are the best trained and most prepared in the world; the most effective, most cohesive and most lethal warriors in the world. For more than two centuries, America has relied on the conscience, the capability and the courage of West Point officers. Today, our nation turns to each of you for the strength that you have built here at West Point. The physical strength, the mental strength, the emotional strength and the strength of character."

Vice President Harris speaking at West Point graduation.

Yonkers police AWARE Crime Control Center opens

BY PETER KATZ Pkatz@westfairinc.com

The Yonkers Police Department (YPD) has opened its new AWARE Crime Control Center, which was developed with Motorola Solutions to combine electronic information from various sources so that police have a comprehensive view of an event as it is unfolding.

YPD said that the center is designed to enable faster and more efficient responses. Real-time video from a network of video cameras around the city is presented along with other data.

Police personnel in the new center can monitor signals from body-cameras worm by police, the city's network of safety cameras, unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), license plate readers, incident and awareness mapping software, the CityProtect

crime tips portal and other sources.

“We are committed to making sure our Yonkers Police has all of the necessary tools to lower crime and enhance the quality of life for our residents,” said Mayor Mike Spano. “The opening of the AWARE center is yet another example of our investment in city safety and commitment to innovation, collaboration and transparency with and on behalf of the community.”

Police Commissioner Chris Sapienza explained,“If you come into the city with the intention of committing a crime we can track you the whole way through. Time is of the essence in any emergency. Our new AWARE center brings together critical information from across our community and public safety systems, so that our incident managers and officers in the field know what’s happening and can respond appropriately.”

Siragusa School honored

BY PETER KATZ Pkatz@westfairinc.com

The Rosemarie Ann Siragusa School at 60 Crescent Place in Yonkers has received Mayor Mike Spano's School Spotlight Award for incorporating research and project-based learning into the sixth grade curriculum while helping students develop their college and career readiness skills. School Principal Anthony Cioffi was named along with other administrators, faculty, staff, parents and students.

“When you enter the Siragusa School you always feel welcomed,” said Rev. Steve Lopez, president of the Yonkers Board of Education. “Siragusa students enjoy coming

to school and that translates into academic achievement.”

Spano praised the school's "strong focus on the overall quality of education for our students by providing a strong emphasis on developing research skills.”

Edwin M. Quezada, the Yonkers school superintendent who is due to retire next month, noted, “The Siragusa team embraces their students and families with the mantra that school is an extension of the home, and it works. Student achievement and attendance are above the district average.”

The School Spotlight Award honors schools for their significant academic success, extracurricular achievements and community involvement.

Video wall at AWARE center displays feeds from various cameras around Yonkers.

One of the desk positions at the AWARE center in Yonkers.

Mayor Spano holds up proclamation as School Principal Anthony Cioffi looks on.

YONKERS IS THE NEW HOLLYWOOD ON HUDSON

The unprecedented renaissance underway in the City of Yonkers is now premiering a spectacular new sequel! Yonkers is Hollywood on Hudson, home to the new 1 million square foot Lionsgate Studios complex, the largest modern film and TV production facility on the East Coast. Located along the beautiful Hudson River, this state‑of‑the‑art media center will help complete the transformation of the Yonkers waterfront with local businesses benefitting from the expected 1000+ people working at the studio complex. And with the rapid growth in streaming media, other major film and TV studios are now eyeing Yonkers which offers one of the most easily accessible locations in the New York Metro area.

YIDA approves four incentive packages

BY PETER KATZ Pkatz@westfairinc.com

The Yonkers Industrial Development Agency (YIDA) at its May 25 meeting gave final approval to financial incentives for four multifamily residential developments. The four projects in Yonkers represent a total of $291 million in private investment. The developers say they will create

a total of 612 new residential units and 660 construction jobs.

Bridgewater North is a $96.5 million apartment building by Ginsburg Development Companies at 150 Downing St. It will have 208 rental apartments on seven floors above two levels of parking. The YIDA approved a mortgage recording tax exemption of $780,000 and sales and use tax exemptions totaling $2,662,500.

Miroza Tower is a 27-story $126 million mixed-use building at 44 Hudson St. being built by a subsidiary of Azorim Construction Company Ltd. It will have 267 apartments. The YIDA approved a sales and use tax exemption of $1,331,250.

345 McLean Ave. is being developed by Verus Development. The $56.8 million 12-story building will have 105 apartments for seniors age 62 and up with

incomes at or below 60% of Westchester County’s Area Median Income. The YIDA approved sales and use tax exemptions of $5,207,375.

A package of a mortgage tax exemption of $134,977.50 and sales and use tax exemptions of $341,687.50 was approved for The Vineyard Holdings NY LLC. The company plans to build a four-story building with 32 apartments at 83-95 Vineyard Ave.

Rendering of Ginsburg's Bridgewater North project.

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MATT SCOTT is the weekday morning meteorologist, part of the "Fox61 Morning News." He joined FOX61 in 2013 and brings more than 20 years of broadcasting experience to the FOX61 weather team. Originally from New York City, Scott attended the University of Maryland and Mississippi State University. He has spent the last 15 years working as a meteorologist in Connecticut. In addition, he has worked in West Virginia, Mississippi, Charlotte and Boston. His work has been nominated for Emmy Awards many times. When he’s not on air, he’s online. Scott has won awards from the New Haven Advocate, the Hartford Advocate and New Haven Living magazine for his social media influence. But his two biggest accomplishments are at home – his two children. When he has a little spare time and is not sleeping, Scott loves to cook, play golf, play poker and read. He would probably be a better chef, a stronger golfer, a smarter poker player and a more accomplished reader if he could pry himself away from Facebook once in a while.

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BUSINESS ADVISOR

CONNECTICUT SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

A business advisor with the Small Business Development Center, Nelson Merchan services prospective and business owners in Connecticut. In 2019, he was the business advisor with the highest-lending impact in the state of Connecticut. Nelson is a board member with the Foundation at Western Connecticut State University Housatonic Habitat for Humanity, Housatonic Industrial Corporation Inc., and Community Council Member at United Way of Western Connecticut. Merchan has advised businesses in Costa Rica and has been invited, as keynote speaker, to Chile and El Salvador. He earned his MBA from Georgia State University and BBA from Universidad del Rosario in Bogota, Colombia.

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MARKETING WELCH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY, SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY

Dr. Wingate earned her Ph.D. in marketing from the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University and has published in the top marketing journals. In addition to teaching and developing numerous marketing courses at New York University, Rutgers University, Fairfield University, the University of Bridgeport, and Sacred Heart University, Wingate consults on branding and marketing research projects.

2023 WINNERS, A GLIMPSE

Our winners’ answers, chosen from a set of questions posed to them, reveal much about their interests, sense of humor and downright good, smart sense. That’s why they have made it to the 2023 40UnderForty. Read and enjoy!

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What motivates you in the morning?

Having lasting impact on the people and communities we serve. My professional purpose is helping individuals become the best versions of themselves every day to achieve their vision.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Be where your feet are. I believe most ambitious people spend all their energy thinking about the next role as opposed to focusing on being the best they can be in their current role, which in my experience opens up more opportunities, some of which you might not have been thinking about.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

I believe you learn more from failure than success, which is why I'm willing to fail over and over for as long as it takes to find whatever version of "success" I'm truly capable of.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Success is more than a measure of money, position and influence, it’s also peace of mind that is achieved by pursuing meaningful goals, living a happy life and being able to balance my priorities. My own personal success is knowing that I have put in the work to the best of my ability, that I continue to challenge myself to learn and grow both personally and professionally and that I do it with confidence and passion.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Someone once told me that having failure does not make you a failure; it does not define you. But rather, failure is the pathway to success. The harder you fall, the more you will take away from it. Failure provides an opportunity to reevaluate your situation, change your mindset and learn. In my professional career, I have had my experiences with failure and I would not be in the place I am today without them. I learned from these experiences and used that knowledge to pivot to a place of success.

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

Giving back to the community that I live and work in has always been a passion of mine. Growing up, I was actively involved in community service in the Fairfield County area through Keystone with the Wakeman Boys and Girls Club. In college, I mentored and tutored at-risk youth in the neighboring town. Today, I would love to find more opportunities to volunteer my time in both service activities and mentorship. Prior to working in insurance, I never knew of or understood the path to get here. Knowing what I know now, I would love to be a resource to students or those looking to change careers.

What motivates you in the morning?

The challenge of continuous improvement and working hard to be better than I was yesterday. I am passionate about learning and acquiring new skills and I find great joy in becoming more proficient in my craft. As a web developer, I am able to use my skills to not only generate revenue, but also to make a positive impact on the lives of others. I am proud of the work that I do and I am excited to continue learning and growing as a web developer and leader in my community.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

I have never found any value in counting the number of times I have failed at something. In fact, I believe that doing so can have a negative impact on my motivation and self-confidence. Instead, I choose to focus on achieving a successful outcome. When I do fail, I take the time to reflect on what went wrong, what went right and why I think those things happened. I then use this information to improve my chances of success in the future. I also believe that you can only truly fail at something if you give up. If you make 100 attempts and fail 99 of them, you've still succeeded because you never gave up. Most people will not even know about or remember the other 99 attempts.

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

I am eager to get more involved in local government. I believe that it is important for people to be involved in local government because it has a significant impact on how we and our communities live our everyday lives. I want to educate younger people about the importance of community and the power of groups of people getting together to accomplish a common goal. Showing them by actively getting involved they can help grow and shape the way their communities are built.

What motivates you in the morning?

Gratitude. My parents risked everything they had to move us from a country torn by revolution and oppression and I am so thankful for their courage and strength of will. I'm thankful for the opportunities I've had through my education and my career that others have been denied through no fault of their own, just circumstance. And most of all, I am thankful for the kindness I've received throughout my life from my partner, family, friends, colleagues and even complete strangers. I am humbled, inspired, and motivated to pay it forward, always mindful that in the end, all we have is each other.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

No one makes statues of pessimists. I think this is a difficult time to enter leadership in many industries and provider-side health care is no exception. Hospital finances are challenged, staff burnout is rampant and patient acuity is on the rise. It's easy to get wrapped up in negativity and apathy but now more than ever, this is a time that asks us to embrace optimism, vision and hope. When I catch myself falling into that pit, I repeat those six words in my head. Matt, I hope you're happy I picked up what you put down.

Would you rather go back in time with the knowledge you have now or get $50,000,000?

Ever since I first read this question I've spent an inordinate amount of time contemplating it. If this same deal is being offered to everyone, then the worldwide economy will fail, the U.S. dollar would be rendered worthless and we would all be contending with global catastrophe, so I suppose the time travel option is better than apocalypse. However, if it's just me, I've got to say I cannot envision a situation where I would ever even consider passing up $50 million.

CHRIS ANDRICOPOULOS KATHLEEN ATKINS KEVIN ATTERBERRY JOUBIN BAVARIAN

Managing Director NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL

New Business DevelopmentPrivate Client Services HUB INTERNATIONAL NORTHEAST

Web Developer PERALTA DESIGN

Vice President, Operations and Nursing BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL, YALE NEW HAVEN HEALTH

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and all of the 40 Under 40 award winners in Fairfield County.

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What motivates you in the morning?

My family. A lot of my personal success is owed to them. Without their constant love and support throughout the good and bad, I would not be where I am today. Knowing I will always have them in my corner gives me the extra jolt to keep pushing forward at the high speed I enjoy. I am extremely grateful for everything they have done for me to help get me to the position I am in today.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Being a good listener and not feeling obligated to be the loudest person in the room. Sometimes you learn the most from hearing other people speak and that allows you to assess situations and contribute in a more effective way. However, I was also told to never be afraid to speak up. So, maintaining that balance of listening and contributing has greatly accelerated my professional growth, especially in the early years of my career.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

I have always been the person that wants to do as much as possible in the shortest amount of time possible. So, I think inherent in that is not being afraid to fail. It is important to never get discouraged no matter what people may try to dissuade you from doing. There is no such thing as being too young to accomplish something or being too inexperienced. Being willing to fail several times in order to achieve a goal is something I strongly believe in, practice every day and hold to be a large key for success and growth.

What motivates you in the morning?

Being my own boss definitely has its challenges, but it's also undeniably one of the most rewarding and motivating aspects of being a small-business owner. Watching our brand start as a fun 'passion project' and evolve into what it is today has been an incredible experience. Knowing that the tremendous amount of time and energy I pour into my work directly shapes a brand that I created is a feeling that I wouldn't trade for anything.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

One of the most valuable business tips I have learned is the importance of building and maintaining meaningful relationships. As a brand, we are constantly collaborating with other local brands and businesses whose missions align with ours to bring the community together in fun and unique ways. Through strategic collaborations and partnerships, we have been able to leverage each other's strengths and resources to create a support network that has been instrumental in our success. Working with other small businesses is really at the core of our efforts. We lean on others and others lean on us; it's really what our community is all about. We truly only work with businesses and brands that we trust and we put tremendous value in building open, honest and mutually beneficial relationships with everyone that we work with.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

As a small-business owner, failure is an inevitable part of the journey. I firmly believe that failures bring valuable lessons and insights that contribute to future achievements. So, to put a time frame on it would be difficult. I try to embrace failures and encourage my team to do the same. For me, it's all about how our team learns, adapts and grows from those failures. We take setbacks in stride and use them to redirect our course. As long as we keep evolving and bouncing back, I'm all in for embracing the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial rollercoaster.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Lead with empathy, raise red flags early, know your value, make the big asks and color code your calendar. I have been lucky to work with incredible bosses, mentors and teams throughout my career, so it is impossible to pick just one tip.

What motivates you in the morning?

Alzheimer's is a horrific disease that robs individuals of their memories, and often makes caregivers feel helpless and alone. I am honored to partner with volunteers who have either lost a loved one to Alzheimer's or another dementia or are currently caring for a loved one. Volunteering for the Alzheimer's Association is a way that these folks can feel less helpless – by joining a community that is fighting for cures and doing the most for those dealing with this disease. It is incredibly motivating to work side by side with volunteers and help them make an impact in ways that are most meaningful to them.

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

I hope to positively impact my community by continuing to spread awareness about the Alzheimer's Association. Here in Connecticut, there are 80,000 people living with Alzheimer's and twice as many caregivers. The Alzheimer's Association supports those grappling with the disease by accelerating global progress in research, helping to enact vital state and federal policies, expanding public awareness and engaging diverse communities. Additionally, the Alzheimer's Association offers a free, 24/7 Helpline, education classes and support groups to those dealing with the disease and their caregivers. I look forward to raising more funds and awareness through Celebrating Hope, which is an annual gala that takes place each May in Fairfield County.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

As many times as it takes to successfully complete the mission. As much as I don't like the feeling of failure, I have learned to embrace it as a step in the journey. Giving up is not an option and failure is the only way to gain growth and knowledge. There is no true success without failing along the way. #EmbraceFailure

What motivates you in the morning?

My children and family along with a nice shot of Espresso. But on a larger scale, I have a motto that "Everyday is a new opportunity," and I use that to push myself to invoke positivity into someone's life, no matter how big or small. Each new morning is the ability to do better and bring more to my community with the knowledge that I gained through prior days. I have a lot of passion and if I can even just affect one person for the better that ripple effect will grow. #LiveWithPassion

What superpower would you choose for yourself and why?

Super Heroes are a huge part of my life. I am a regular supporter of all things Marvel, DC, Comics, Anime, etc. My favorite has always been Batman, who has had his fair share of controversy on being grouped with "Super Heroes" since he possesses no actual powers. This is my favorite part about him because instead of needing a power, he has the ability to use knowledge and the resources around him to create active change in Gotham. My Gotham is Danbury and I plan to do everything in my power to support its needs. #BatDance

JOSEPH BRITTON TORY BROWN SADIE CACCIMELIO LAZARO CHAVEZ

Board of Education Attorney WATERBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Founder and CEO THE TWO OH THREE

Development Manager ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

Managing Director CITYCENTER DANBURY

What motivates you in the morning?

Hearing my mother’s voice, "Get up Jessica, you got this, don't give up." Looking forward to my twins’ future, their college graduation, career and of course one day seeing our family grow. Above all, giving God thanks for allowing me to open my eyes.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

As it was stated best by Denzel Washington, dreams without goals, are just dreams and they ultimately fuel disappointment, have dreams but have goals, life goals, yearly goals, monthly goals, daily goals. In order to achieve your goals you must apply discipline and consistency. We don't plan to fail, we fail to plan. Hard work, works, working really hard is what successful people do. Continue to strive, have success and progress. Fall down seven times and get up eight.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Having my Adult Center in several states supporting the geriatric population, veterans and people who are diagnosed with disabilities. Our clients will not be forgotten.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

My personal success comes from determination and constantly looking for opportunities to achieve my dreams. Going through hardships molded me into who I am. And because of that I consider myself humble and thankful for the experiences.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Giving back to the less fortunate and being more involved with the community. I come from a third-world country where basic necessities are hard to find. In 10 years, I hope to be back in Bangladesh and do my part making it a better place or even helping people get the basic necessities.

What superpower would you choose for yourself and why?

The ability to read minds; knowledge is power in every aspect of life.

What motivates you in the morning? The mission God has placed on my life to spread love, light and a sense of belonging. I know there are so many people who feel they don't have a space or a greater purpose for their lives. This motivates me to create spaces that empower everyone to be authentically and fully expressed and feel supported in that.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

I had to be resilient more times than I can count, I had to work 10 times as hard just to get an invitation to the table let alone a seat at one. I made a decision that the only way to truly be included is to create tables that didn't exclude others. I stopped seeking to attain the standard of success laid out by people who didn't understand me. I began to create those tables myself and organize the voices that have been traditionally left out; so we became the go-to people. I am a successful innovator and collaborator.

Would you rather go back in time with the knowledge you have now or get $50,000,000?

I have to answer this with full transparency as a Black woman who grew up in a socio economically disadvantaged community. I would take the money because it would help resolve the social issues I stand against like systemic racism, poverty, etc. The knowledge I have gained is a direct result of having to stand up and become a leader who challenges inequity in our society. This is a hard question to answer because knowledge is priceless but money and policies end homelessness and generate resources.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Always create an environment that provides others with the opportunity to grow and collaborate and make a connection with others and support them if things don't always go according to plan. Being able to foster an environment of inclusion and collaboration has always helped bring out the best in me and those around me.

What motivates you in the morning?

Mornings are my favorite time of day – waking up knowing I have a full day to accomplish new things and make an impact on my local community is always motivating. In my position at SoundWaters, I am fortunate to be able to work outside and on the water doing something different every day.

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

I am so fortunate to work with an amazing local community. I hope to provide students with new and different opportunities to connect to their local environment, no matter their economic status. The more opportunities our students have to engage with their environment, the more motivated they will be to help make their own community a little better each day.

JESSICA EDWARD ASHEK ELAHI LATOYA FERNANDEZ CHRISTINA GENZ

Chief Executive Officer CARING FOR SENIORS HOME CARE AGENGY LLC

Restaurateur MAMMA BELLA CUCINA

Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer CITY OF NORWALK MAYOR’S OFFICE

Director of Education SOUNDWATERS

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

All of my success can be directly attributed to the people around me. My immigrant parents instilled in me a work ethic that got me to Harvard; my Bridgewater colleagues heightened my management skills; my husband makes me a better spouse, parent and leader each day.

What motivates you in the morning?

My sons Kai and Kaden motivate me to do my best each day in creating awesome early childhood experiences. They attend the preschools that I own and operate.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

"Most of life's greatest opportunities come out of moments of struggle; it's up to you to make the most of these tests of creativity and character."

Ray Dalio

What motivates you in the morning?

Other than that first sip of iced coffee? Most definitely my largest motivation is my fiancé and the hopes we have for our future. We have extraordinary plans for our lives and it's up to us to see those plans become reality. I'd also be lying if I said that "being remembered" wasn't important to me. I think the best way to leave a legacy if you will, is to make an impact on people. Whether it's my family, former students or my clients – it's important I show up and do my best for them. It's my goal to make a tangible positive impact on the lives I touch.

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

Right now, most of my time revolves around wedding planning, house training our new puppy, Hank, and building my practice, but I am excited about opportunities to give back in the future. I'd like to get into coaching again (I coached college rugby for a decade) at the youth level and eventually have plans to start my own nonprofit organization focused on youth wellness.

What superpower would you choose for yourself and why?

If you asked me this even five years ago, I probably would've chosen elite athleticism, because there still would've been time for me to try out for the Jets, but at 35, despite them having a 40-year-old QB, those days might be behind me. Today, I'd probably choose the power to heal. If it is true that "Health is Wealth" then our doctors and nurses (including my mother who's been an incredible nurse for over 40 years) are our true specialists in wealth management. I'm in awe of those who impact lives in the medical field and would for sure choose to share in their superpower.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

This is my passion. Failure is a subjective term so long as I am doing what I love, bringing joy to my community and putting my purpose to work...that is success to me. Perceived failures along the way, are merely learning lessons.

What motivates you in the morning?

Having the opportunity to create and find inspiration, each day. No two clients, events or partnerships are ever the same, giving me that opportunity to look at each new experience as a blank canvas. The event industry is always evolving encouraging me to continue to learn and grow my craft.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Be decisive and trust your instincts. You must be willing to make a decision, in a moment, based on instinct. That said, I take pride in constantly honing my craft and staying prepared for all potential outcomes, which feeds my confidence in being able to make those immediate and important decisions.

What motivates you in the morning?

The motivation in the morning definitely comes from developing good habits. It is easy to lay in bed for an extra hour and stare at your phone but developing simple habits like getting up and making your bed is a great way to start your day. When you set a goal of something like "I want to lose weight" in order to achieve that goal you need to develop habits to get you to where you want to be. Such as, habitually going to the gym, eating at a certain time, etc., and I think that goes for almost anything in life.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

The best tip I have had is to be specific when working toward a goal. It is hard to obtain a goal with a vague or generalized plan. I have found that being specific in prospecting for business, fundraising and even personal endeavors such as working out has caused me to find success.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

In essence, for a pretty long time. I have definitely failed a lot throughout my career and life and working in sales you fail more often than you succeed. The biggest thing for me is trying to understand why I failed and doing my best to not repeat that mistake.

CHRISTINE GUAN ROBERT GUIRY JENIFER JOHNSON RYAN KELLY Owner THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE (WILTON AND NEWTOWN)

Vice President - Investments DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES

Owner/Event Planner SWEET BEAN EVENTS

Area Vice President ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

What motivates you in the morning? My students. I have always had a passion for helping people and working with young adults. I started my own business as an education consultant to help teenagers navigate the college admissions process using my 15 years of experience working in undergraduate admissions. Working with high schoolers as they transition to college is a very rewarding experience. I learn so much from my students and laugh daily, every day is the best day.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

"You don't have to be the first, you just have to do it better." I always strive to treat my clients better than anyone else and overdeliver on my work. It is important to me to build strong relationships with my clients, colleagues and community. I also believe in karma and always offer to lend a helping hand wherever I can. I find value in listening to what people need and finding solutions to build my skill set, my business and my network.

What superpower would you choose for yourself and why?

I would create more hours in the day. I am constantly discovering new passions and areas of interest and wish I could pursue all of them at once. If I had a superpower, I would create more time to try them all. I believe that life is long... I can't wait to see what my next chapter holds.

What motivates you in the morning? Knowing that I have the privilege of serving our local seniors every day in my role with Sunrise of Wilton brings me so much joy. I look forward to knowing when I walk into work in the morning, I will undoubtedly be greeted with a fascinating story of life or interesting tidbit of information by our residents, and I cherish the spirited conversations I am able to have with our generation’s greatest storytellers.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

When thinking about the advice I've been given in business, I must say it is the everpresent application of the words of Maya Angelou that continue to guide me in both business and leadership. "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

I am continually in awe of the positive impact and commitment to community that is instilled in so many of the individuals I have met since becoming a part of the Wilton and surrounding area. The leadership, devotion and enthusiasm to impact positive change is infectious. I am inspired by so many of these individuals, on a daily basis, both personally and professionally and it is my hope to continue to grow these relationships by using my sphere of influence to bring even more energy and positivity to our local community.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

I have achieved my own personal success by living a full contact lifestyle. By that, I mean making an honest effort to give my full attention during every professional and volunteer interaction and activity. I also work hard to play an active role in the lives of my friends, family and co-workers. When you give people your time and full attention, you will be surprised at how much you get in return.

What motivates you in the morning?

I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when I was 5 years old and having lived with this chronic disease for 28 years, there's not a single minute of the day where I can take a break from it. However, from a young age I was empowered to take charge of my health and overall wellbeing. The reality of living with this disease is that even when you do everything right, sometimes related health effects are inevitable. From this, I've learned how to remain focused on the positives and it's taught me how to never take a single day for granted. I've had a lot of support in my life, especially within the Type 1 diabetes community and it has taught me how to take pride in helping others achieve their own success, no matter what obstacles they too may face.

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

I believe in the importance of showing up. I have tried to always embrace difficult conversations and challenges and never say "that's a problem for someone else." I've always raised my hand and volunteered, especially when it comes to matters that have an impact on my community. By volunteering your time and energy to have a seat at the table, you have the opportunity to impact your community for the better. This sense of service was ingrained in me at a young age by my family and will continue to be a guiding principle in my life.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Working harder and out-working everyone around you has been a major contributing factor. Taking calculated risks and pushing to envelope with what you think you can achieve if you put your mind to it. Never giving up, ever.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Do what you say you’re going to do and execute. In our business your word and reputation are all that can hold value to those peers around you.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

As long as it takes, most important thing that happens to the majority of people once failing in a work/career/business is they don’t learn from their mistakes you must get back on your feet after being knocked down, learn, adapt and keep going. There is tremendous value in failing that most people don’t realize. It makes you stronger, smarter, wiser.

NICOLE KELMAN ELLIE KIRKE JOHN KLEINHANS SCOTT LUMBY

CEO and Education Consultant NEW ENGLAND EDUCATION CONSULTANTS

Director of Sales and Marketing SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING

Government Affairs and Communications Adviso r CITY OF DANBURY

Managing Partner WELLBUILT COMPANY

What motivates you in the morning?

Every morning, at least 10 minutes before my alarm clock goes off, my daughter Sydney, or my son Ellis is walking into my bedroom ready for the day to begin. Their energy and excitement for the day ahead motivates me to start my day, granted with about 20% of the energy they have. I treasure the hour we have together each morning before we go our separate ways to school and to work and then come back together and fill each other in on our days.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

My own personal success was achieved with the common recipe of hard work, patience and a little bit of luck. In addition, I have always been diligent about checking in with myself about my professional wants and needs. In doing so, I was able to navigate my way to Greenwich and find my place as a partner at Wiggin and Dana.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

In order to grow a legal practice, as well as any other type of business, you need support. That support can be through assistants, associates or peers. No matter the title, the support comes from human beings – not cogs in a machine. The best business tip I have learned is to offer respect, guidance and mentoring or even a helpful ear to those with whom I work. I believe this creates a healthy, collaborative environment, which can foster more success.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Achieving success is something that I do with the help of mentors, colleagues and clients who have entrusted me with their personal matters. It is an ongoing process that requires persistence, tenacity and hard work. I realize achieving success will be something I will work toward continually throughout my career.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Early on in my career I was encouraged to network with other attorneys and business professionals. This has been invaluable to me and helped me to build my own law practice. I am determined to continue networking as it has been beneficial to my career and clients.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

I am willing to fail for as long as it takes to succeed. If I fail at something it motivates me to try harder or think of a different path to meet my goals. No one wants to fail but sometimes it is a necessary step on the way to success. Failure can be the impetus for future achievement.

What motivates you in the morning?

My main motivation every day is being able to provide and support my family. I am lucky to be able to go to a job that I love. I enjoy working with my clients to get them into their dream homes. The satisfaction of knowing I have done my best and that our buyers are happy is my reason to get up and go back to work the next day.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Working for a family business, my father has always told us, "Tomorrow never comes." This tip has taught me not to procrastinate or put anything off until tomorrow. Growing up this was a phrase I consistently referenced. This advice is particularly relevant in today's housing market, we are seeing houses come on and off the market in a couple of days. We have to move quickly for our buyers because tomorrow never comes.

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

As a former teacher, I am always seeking opportunities to educate and give back to the community. Speaking with members of the community, I have found there is a great need to educate young adults on financial responsibility, which will lead to homeownership. Recently, I have held seminars for local college students to map out the home-buying process and what it entails. I would like to create more of these educational opportunities to help facilitate new home buyers in Connecticut. With these programs I can assist more first-time buyers into homes to help them start building housing stability with hopes they will give back to the community.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Achieving my own success means not only reaching my goals and realizing my dreams, but also setting an example for my daughter and hopefully even inspiring women. It involves overcoming challenges, pushing boundaries and continuously learning and adapting. Success, for me, is not solely measured by financial achievements but also by the positive impact I have on others' lives.

What motivates you in the morning?

The opportunity to make a positive impact on the oral health and overall well-being of children. The smiles and gratitude from my young patients and their families fuel my passion and drive to provide exceptional dental care.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

I am willing to embrace failure as part of the journey toward success. I understand that setbacks and obstacles are inevitable and I am committed to learning from them and persevering until I achieve my goals. I believe that success is a culmination of resilience, adaptability and continuous improvement and I am willing to put in the necessary time and effort, embracing failures along the way.

VANESSA MACZKO LAUREN J. MASHE ELIZABETH MATTERN DR. MICHELLE NEVES

Partner WIGGIN AND DANA Attorney LJM LAW LLC

Senior Loan Originator MAIN STREET MORTGAGE LLC

Owner, Founder and Pediatric Dentist SASCO PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

I find joy in the journey and I'm always looking for the next big mountain to climb, so I'm not sure I will ever really achieve personal success in my own mind, and I'm not sure I want to. I love the process: the challenge, the ups and downs. I love my job and I love watching my team grow.

What motivates you in the morning?

When I wake up in the morning I am motivated by gratitude. I feel so lucky to be alive, to have a beautiful healthy family and to have the opportunity to do what I love with people that I love. Each day is a blank slate and an opportunity to learn something new, to make something better, to love, to laugh and to eat good food.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

I think one of the most powerful skills in my toolbox is resilience; the ability to do hard things, to pick myself up after I fall, to keep trying new things, and always believe in myself. I'm not sure this is a business tip as much as it is a skill, but it's something my parents always modeled that has served me really well.

What motivates you in the morning?

Making a difference: I am driven by the desire to make a positive impact in the world through business. Whether it's creating jobs, improving people's lives or contributing to a cause I care about, the thought of making a difference energizes me. Knowing that my actions and decisions have the potential to bring about meaningful change motivates me to give my best every day. Also, coffee.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

To prioritize building strong relationships. Relationships with mentors and experienced professionals have been invaluable in my entrepreneurial journey. These individuals provide me with guidance, advice and valuable insights that help me navigate challenges and make informed decisions. Their support and expertise have saved me from costly mistakes and accelerated my learning curve.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

As I progress in my career, I want to give back by mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and supporting the next generation of business leaders. Sharing my knowledge, experiences and lessons learned will be a way for me to contribute to the growth and success of others.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

I love this business quote and I have it hanging on my office wall as a daily reminder. "The ideal form of work feels like play, but still accomplishes something useful and valuable. Joyful for you. Helpful to others," by James Clear.

What motivates you in the morning?

I really enjoy making new connections in the community, always learning new things and teaching others. In my role with UConn Extension, the land-grant university, I am able to help the public tie research to real life.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

I believe it is always a good idea to try new things and while failure is never the intention it can often lead to growth.

What motivates you in the morning? Coffee. Also, providing for my family, being a good husband to my wife and a good parent to my children. As a secondgeneration immigrant, nothing was certain growing up. My parents worked tirelessly to give me the opportunity to educate myself and to get where I am today. Paying that forward is my ultimate motivation.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Having the mindset to "leave things better than how I found them" has guided me both personally and professionally. It's a simple saying but emphasizes the responsibility we all should have to leave behind something better for future generations.

Would you rather go back in time with the knowledge you have now or get $50,000,000?

I would rather go back in time. I don't think there is a dollar amount you can put on reliving some of your greatest memories or correcting past mistakes. You could also meet historical figures, witness certain events and change the future for the better.

MEGAN PALMER RIVERA ASHLEY PALTAUF HEATHER PERACCHIO MARK PIRES

Managing Director PALMER’S MARKET

Managing Director RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE

Assistant Extension Educator UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

Senior Manager CIRONEFRIEDBERG LLP

We congratulate all “40 Under 40” honorees, thank them for their contributions to area businesses and communities, and recognize those within Norwalk:

Chris Andricopoulos

Northwestern Mutual

Jessica Edward Caring for Seniors Adult Daycare, LLC

Ashek Elahi

Mamma Bella Cucina

Latoya Fernandez

City of Norwalk

Sadie Caccimelio

Alzheimer’s Association

Tim Topi

Wave Hill Breads

Porschia Turner

M&T Bank

www.greaternorwalkchamber.com

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Personal success for me is building a business and life that I'm proud of. Ethics and kindness are among the guiding principles I refer back to often, and if I can look back on my professional career and personal life knowing that I always tried my best to consider those around me, I would say I've achieved success.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

One of the best business tips is to never lose sight of quality. If the product or service you're offering is high quality, marketing becomes a lot easier, because customers will love to help spread the word. Too often companies reduce quality as they grow, which over time impacts brand trust and credibility.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

This is an excellent question because failure is such an important part of success. Every situation obviously has its nuances, but our team often discusses the idea of "failing faster." If something isn't going to work, we want to know that as soon as possible so we can pivot and find the winning strategy.

What motivates you in the morning?

I am energized by the charge of leadership and inspiring others. Knowing that I may have the ability to support growth and development of other leaders is remarkably rewarding.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

I have spent over a decade developing my leadership thesis. I find my success in the fruits of this process, emerging as a compassionate and thoughtful leader. This process took focus, determination and a positive view on the charge of leadership.

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community? Get out into the community empowering people in all situations to take up the mantle of leadership. In their businesses, families and communities

What motivates you in the morning?

My faith and my family motivate me to get up in the morning. I understand that my life is not my own and I have a responsibility to those I love and those I merely encounter to make a positive impact however I can.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

The tip that's been the most helpful is one that I learned early in my career – that is to find the right balance of confidence and humility. Knowing that you have what it takes to advance your career while being able to manage the emotions that sometimes come along with the advice and constructive feedback of well-intentioned coaches, mentors and team leaders.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I see myself continuing to positively impact our youth, particularly the underserved; Inspiring them to pursue their passions and preparing them to build careers that are purposeful and meaningful for society.

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

Growing up, I was always taught about stewardship – the responsibility of those who have to do their best to provide more for those who don't have. And this extends far beyond those who have "stuff." Knowledge is incredible power and if you have it, you should share it. Our company's mission is to help put more people into more homes, faster. By sharing our technology, we are helping to create safer communities in Connecticut and across the United States. My favorite African proverb says "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."

What motivates you in the morning?

As a first-generation Zimbabwean immigrant, born to hardworking parents who overcame immense challenges to achieve success in the United States, my personal journey has instilled in me a deep drive and determination. Making renting more accessible, ensuring safe and affordable housing for all are not just professional goals but a fundamental mission that resonates with my own experience. This shared understanding fuels my passion and motivates me each morning to revolutionize the rental housing industry through Matrix Rental Solutions, leveraging innovative technology and inclusive practices.

What superpower would you choose for yourself and why?

I would choose the power of teleportation. The ability to instantly transport myself to any location would provide tremendous advantages in both personal and professional aspects of life. It would allow me to efficiently travel, save time and overcome geographical limitations. With teleportation, I could effortlessly connect with clients, partners and loved ones around the world, enabling me to be more present and productive in multiple areas of my life. I would also be able to get from the office to family vacations more quickly, which I am sure my family would appreciate!

SHARI RAYMOND ADAM RICHICHI KEVIN SAUNDERS SIPHO SIMELA

Founder & CEO MILTON & GOOSE

Chief Executive Officer DENTAL ASSOCIATES OF CT

Senior Manager, Workforce Transformation DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP

Founder and CEO MATRIX RENTAL SOLUTIONS

Joseph Britton

Lazaro Chavez

John Kleinhans

Heather Peracchio

Adam Richichi

Jessie Wong

Congratulations to the 2023 Winners!

Joseph Britton

Lazaro Chavez

John Kleinhans

Heather Peracchio

Adam Richichi

Jessie Wong

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

My most helpful business tip has always been to remain open. By opening myself up to new perspectives and new ideas I've grown personally and professionally. By constantly remaining open to opportunities and open to building a community I've seen my business thrive and impact others in a meaningful way.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

I'm always willing to fail. It's part of the process. I believe that at the end of the day, a failure isn't really a failure if you learn from it. Many times in my life, a big win was a result of the multiple failures that came before it. Success, for me, feels much more meaningful when I've had to overcome obstacles and grow as a person to obtain it.

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

I aim to do more to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs in our community. As my agency begins to work more with local schools, I am reminded of why I took a chance on my own business in the first place. The youth's curiosity and passion for entrepreneurship and the sports industry reinvigorates my own. I've found that regardless of age or experience, everyone has a unique perspective to offer. In that sense, mentoring the next generation helps me just as much as it helps them. I look forward to enacting more community initiatives like this in the future.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

As many times necessary in order to succeed. Failure is an important part of life; it should be used as a stepping-stone to build upon. Those who avoid failure, also avoid the opportunity for success.

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

Teaching the younger generation about living a healthy lifestyle through our local farmer markets. Poor eating habits in childhood can follow our kids well into adulthood causing health issues and possibly creating difficult relationships with food. By teaching kids about food that's good for their health when they're little, you can set them up for a lifetime of wellness.

What superpower would you choose for yourself and why?

Predicting the future. Being able to anticipate what will happen in the future, will provide you the ability to prepare for it in the present. You would never make the wrong decision because you know what the outcome will be. Major mistakes and global catastrophes could be avoided.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

People often don't remember what you say, they remember how you made them feel. Customer experience no matter what industry you are in is a powerful differentiator. Businesses work with me because of the service I provide and the willingness to exceed their expectations.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

When most think of failure it often carries a negative connotation, but like most, I too have experienced failure and through this failure I have learned how to bounce back from setbacks. Failure strengthens our ability to face challenges, adapt to adversity and persevere through difficult times. Overcoming failure can instill a sense of determination and tenacity that can be applied to various aspects of life. Failure provides valuable lessons and insights that success often does not. So how long am I willing to fail, the answer is until I succeed.

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

The Norwalk Community is near and dear to me as I am a Norwalk native. I will continue to positively impact our community through volunteering and offering my time and skills to organizations, supporting local businesses and patronizing local shops and restaurants to help stimulate our local economy. I will also continue to serve as a Chamber Ambassador to build awareness of the Greater Norwalk Chamber and how its efforts positively impact our local economy.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Personal success to me includes a commitment to ongoing self-improvement and learning. It's about constantly expanding your knowledge, skills and abilities to become the best version of yourself. It also requires a willingness to persevere through difficulties, adapt to changes and bounce back from failures. Resilience and a positive mindset are crucial in overcoming obstacles.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Over the next decade, I intend to embrace a multitude of enriching experiences, paralleling the fulfillment I have found in the past 10 years. Foremost, my aspiration is to establish a harmonious and loving family that will imbue my days with boundless joy and delightful chaos. Additionally, I am dedicated to amplifying my philanthropic endeavors, expanding upon my existing contributions and making a more substantial impact within my community. In the professional sphere, my vision encompasses assuming a leadership role within a nonprofit organization that would allow me to address the needs and aspirations of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether by advocating for the rights and equality of all Americans or by cultivating a nurturing environment for LGBTQ+ youth to flourish, I aim to contribute significantly to the advancement and well-being of my community.

Would you rather go back in time with the knowledge you have now OR get

$50,000,000?

In reflection, I acknowledge that life encompasses a multitude of instances we may yearn to revisit and rectify. However, I wholeheartedly embrace both the triumphs and the tribulations I have encountered along my journey, for they have collectively shaped the person I am today, a person I take great pride in becoming. Given the opportunity, I would choose the $50 million, recognizing the immense transformative potential it holds. With this substantial resource at my disposal, I would fervently pursue philanthropic endeavors, further strengthening my commitment to giving back to the community that has embraced me so profoundly.

ANDREW STALLINGS TIM TOPI PORSCHIA TURNER JOHN VARAMO

Agency President ATHELO GROUP

Owner & Master Baker WAVE HILL BREADS

Vice President, Branch Manager M&T BANK

Director of Development THE NORWALK CONSERVATORY OF THE ARTS

What motivates you in the morning?

Whether the sun is up or not, there will be one squeezing in next to me to steal space on a pillow, a second chanting "i'm awake!" through the monitor and a 4 year old who knows how to give and get away with at 5 a.m. It's these three that motivate me every single morning. It's because of them that my mindset shifted gears from wanting to be a creative art director in the city, to a children's sensory art studio owner in the suburbs.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

One hundred-plus families who are a part of my programs, and dozens more who have never made it off the waitlist into a class. The families who re-register session after session and the little artists who come running through the art room doors to give me a hug, or start crying when I ring the bell to signal class is over. It's all of these moments that validate how being true to myself was the only way to get where i am. I had a vision and I'm successful not just because of the vision, but because I never doubted myself.

What do you think you can do more to positively affect your community?

Choosing to focus entirely on the mommy and me programming – the community plays a huge role in my programs. All of my classes require an adult to stay and experience the joy, wonder and curiosity of their little artist. I hope to communicate effectively this message that when you register for a program, it's so much more than signing your child up for another class. You're being welcomed into a creative environment to meet other families, to be educated on the skills your little artist is developing and to be invited into creative programming just for parents to mingle with one another.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

I have been in the nonprofit sector throughout my career and my ultimate goal has always been to create meaningful impact. Whether I am assisting people in need, mentoring new team members or utilizing the skills I have acquired throughout my career, I consistently seek to make a difference regardless of its scale.

What motivates you in the morning?

Working in the emergency-response field I never know what the day will bring. I must be flexible, adaptable and ready to pivot quickly if there's an earthquake, tornado or other unforeseen disaster. No matter the situation my motivation is the same: help those caught in the crisis get the support they need.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

Learning the importance of being a servant leader and prioritizing the needs, growth and well-being of others was advice that set a foundation from the earliest days of my career. It's not enough to do my best, I must motivate and inspire other team members to reach their goals. To compassionately change the world you have to challenge yourself while inspiring others.

What motivates you in the morning?

The opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals with autism and their families. Witnessing the progress and growth of the team and individuals we serve and knowing that our organization plays a vital role in their development fills me with a deep sense of purpose. Furthermore, the love and happiness I derive from being a mother to my two children fuels my motivation to provide them with the best possible future and serve as a role model for them in both my professional and personal life.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Having grown up in Hong Kong and assisting in my family's restaurant business, I've come to understand the true essence of success is never an overnight phenomenon. There is no shortcut to reach your goals. Embracing the early stages of our organization, I made a commitment to myself: to keep pressing forward, day by day, regardless of any challenges. By constantly showing up and perceiving setbacks as invaluable chances to evolve, I firmly believe that resilience and perseverance are cultivated.

What superpower would you choose for yourself and why?

I would choose the ability to have healing powers. The power to heal wounds and broken hearts would enable me to alleviate suffering, bring comfort and restore health to those in need. With this superpower, I could make a profound difference in the lives of individuals, promoting wellness physically and emotionally.

How would you describe achieving your own personal success?

Times that I worked hard to reach or exceed a goal that is important to me and will help others. To me success is when I am complimented or recognized by my peers, friends and family. When I can look back at the hard work that was completed and see that I have done well, that's when I feel proud and successful.

Which business tip has been the most helpful to you?

The business tip that has been most helpful to me is to believe in yourself, do the best you can and not give up. Often tasks can seem overwhelming. I know that if I keep putting effort in I will get results and will be rewarded and able to feel accomplished.

How long are you willing to fail before you succeed?

I am not one to give up. I make sure that I do my due diligence with the task in front of me. I exhaust all efforts and do the best I can to my ability to make sure I succeed and accomplish what is within my control.

ROSIE SNOW VOULGARIS BETSY WARFIELD JESSIE WONG JOANMARIE ZOELLER

Founder POP ART! KIDS

Interim VP Emergency Programs AMERICARES

Executive Director AUTISM BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Insurance Agent- Sales Representative COMPARION- LIBERTY MUTUAL COMPANY

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DELOITTE FORUM GROUP CONNECTICUT

An industry-leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services to many of the world’s most admired brands, Deloitte’s people come together for the greater good and work across the industry sectors that drive and shape today’s marketplace — delivering measurable and lasting results that help reinforce public trust in our capital markets, inspire clients to see challenges as opportunities to transform and thrive, and help lead the way toward a stronger economy and a healthier society. Building on more than 175 years of service, our network of member firms spans more than 150 countries and territories. Deloitte offers a strong local practice with a global reach. As a proud member of the Stamford community, Deloitte invests substantial resources to support the growth and potential of this marketplace reaching across Westchester and Fairfield counties. Deloitte’s Stamford practice includes more than 1,100 professionals —including over 225 partners, principals and managing directors. Deloitte’s Stamford practice serves clients across multiple industries from emerging growth companies to large multinationals, including more than 90% of Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the Greater Stamford marketplace. In addition to traditional client service practices, the Stamford office includes Deloitte’s audit and accounting technical national office and also includes professionals who lead specialized practices such as independence and ethics and compliance groups. Deloitte helps many of the area’s most respected organizations through periods of dramatic growth, challenges and life-changing events. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more about our global network of member firms.

Forum Group Connecticut has quickly built a reputation as the most customer-focused financial search group in the Fairfield and Westchester County areas. Led by Jason Witty, a 20+ year industry veteran, the FGC team is known for introducing the area’s most discerning hiring managers to the area’s most sought-after financial and operational talent. FGC’s goal is to provide our clients and candidates with an exceptional experience when hiring talent and exploring career opportunities. Driven by complete transparency, building genuine and meaningful relationships, and placing our candidates’ and clients’ goals first, FGC aims to be the most highly respected recruiting firm in the industry. Our clients include multi-billion dollar, publicly traded global organizations, private equity and PE-sponsored businesses as well as family offices and clients in the energy, retail/consumer goods, real estate, commodity, shipping, aviation finance, venture capital, and consumer goods industries. We are selective in the clients we represent, allowing us to be genuinely excited about the career opportunities we bring to our candidates’ attention. If your team is selective like we are and would like a true recruiting partner to help attract the most in-demand professionals in the local area to your firm, our team would love the opportunity to connect.

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ONTHEMARC SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY

ELEVATE YOUR EVENT TO NEW HEIGHTS

When you choose ONTHEMARC Events, you are opting for a remarkable experience with exceptional service and hospitality. ONTHEMARC (OTM) is a contemporary, full-service caterer with extensive experience in off-site catered events and venue management. With its headquarters located in Norwalk, Connecticut, OTM proudly caters to events across Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Vermont. The company boasts an ever-expanding collection of exclusive or preferred venues throughout the tri-state area and beyond. Whether you desire a tented waterfront venue in Fairfield County, Connecticut, or a stylish mid-century modern lounge with a terrace offering stunning views of the midtown skyline, we have a diverse range of venues to suit every occasion. Our expertise covers a wide spectrum, from intimate and meticulously curated parties to large-scale corporate, social and nonprofit functions. At ONTHEMARC, we are driven by our passion for outstanding food and a commitment to delivering hospitality excellence to elevate your event to new heights. For more information about our services and the venues we operate, please visit our website at onthemarcevents.com.

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England and one of the fastest-growing in the U.S., Sacred Heart University (SHU) is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st Century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Connecticut, campus. Sacred Heart also has satellites in Connecticut, Luxembourg and Ireland and offers online programs. More than 9,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change — in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 387 Colleges–2022 Edition, “Best Northeastern” and Best Business Schools–2022 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. sacredheart.edu.

A vertically integrated real estate development, construction and asset management company based in Greenwich, Connecticut, Wellbuilt has operations extending to New York, Massachusetts and Australia. Our deep understanding of all aspects of real estate ownership gives us an unparalleled advantage in the marketplace, empowering us to execute and deliver at the highest level. From property acquisition and development to construction and asset management, Wellbuilt delivers an unbeatable combination of experience, passion, expertise and service. Since our inception in 2009, we have worked to become a leader in our market by offering an all-inclusive approach to real estate encompassing residential, commercial and retail projects. Whether it’s the early stages of property acquisition or existing property assets, Wellbuilt is positioned to manage and deliver on every stage of the process.

A privately held company based in Mount Kisco, New York, Westfair Communications Inc. is the home of the Westchester County Business Journal and the Fairfield County Business Journal, which you can find online and which now integrate content from former publication WAG magazine, providing readers with a greater variety of business news and features. Westfair also publishes the popular News @ Noon and the new Wake Up With Westfair e-newsletters, for late-breaking developments, as well as industry-specific newsletters. For more than 60 years, the Business Journals have been the only weekly countywide business newspapers. They were founded by former Westchester resident David Moore, a grandson of influential New York publisher Joseph Pulitzer, and John Smith, a former Wall Street Journal editor. In keeping with their founders’ principles, the publications focus on the business community in Fairfield, Westchester and the rest of the Hudson Valley with breaking news, trends, tips and behind-the-scenes profiles among the papers’ specialties. (The new content takes you beyond the business world to explore, food, travel, health/wellness and the home, while the entertainment-flavored calendar suggests where you should be and when.) The papers and newsletters have gained credibility and respect in the region for their honest, timely insights. Westfair also sponsors interactive programs for its readers, some of which are joint ventures with other businesses or community organizations. These programs cover a variety of subjects and take different forms, including seminars, expos, conferences, roundtable discussions and debates. For more, visit westfaironline. com or call 914-694-3600.

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YALE NEW HAVEN HEALTH

YALE NEW HAVEN HEALTH: MOVING HEALTH CARE FORWARD

Yale New Haven Health, one of the largest and most comprehensive health-care systems in Connecticut, is committed to innovation and excellence in patient care, teaching, research and service to our communities. Our nonprofit health system includes five acute-care hospitals, multispecialty centers and outpatient locations stretching from Westchester County, New York, to southern Rhode Island.

Through our affiliation with the renowned Yale School of Medicine, our patients benefit from access to the latest medical treatments, research and innovation.

SERVING FAIRFIELD AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES

• Bridgeport Hospital includes campuses in Bridgeport and Milford, Connecticut, plus outpatient sites across upper Fairfield County. The Bridgeport Campus is home to the only burn center in Connecticut and the second inpatient campus of Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital. Bridgeport Hospital has 501 beds, represents all medical specialties, and offers advanced surgical specialties, including cardiac surgery. The Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement demonstrates our commitment to the highest level of care and safety for our patients. BridgeportHospital.org

• Greenwich Hospital serves patients from lower Fairfield County, Connecticut, and Westchester County, New York. This 206-bed progressive medical center offers a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic and wellness programs. Greenwich Hospital is recognized as a leader in service and patient satisfaction excellence, including the prestigious Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the nation’s highest honor of nursing excellence. GreenwichHospital.org

• Smilow Cancer Hospital: Fairfield, Greenwich, Stamford, Trumbull

• Yale New Haven Children's Hospital Pediatric Specialty Centers: Bridgeport, Greenwich, Norwalk, Trumbull

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MILLBROOK WINERY

In 1982, after some successful plantings of vinifera grapes on his father’s farm in Millbrook, New York, John S. Dyson, along with his brother-in-law David Bova, purchased the 130-acre Wing Dairy Farm for their first vineyard and winemaking venture. The southwest-facing slopes of the former dairy farm with its gravelly soil proved excellent for viticulture and in 1983, the first plantings were made at the site of what is today Millbrook Vineyards & Winery. The first vineyard in the Hudson River region of New York state dedicated exclusively to the production of vinifera grapes, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery’s founding principles were viticulture, innovation and experimentation, as well as excellence in winemaking. Its 35 acres of vines include plantings of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Gamay Noir and an Italian grape varietal called Tocai Friulano. The winery opened for tours and tastings in 1988 and today produces between 12,000 to 15,000 cases of wine annually. The wines are available throughout the tri-state area. The winery has earned recognition in such prestigious publications as Wine Spectator, The New York Times, The New York Daily News, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Encyclopedia of Wine, Kevin Zraly’s Windows on the World-Complete Wine Course and Bon Appetit magazine.

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CIVIL RIGHTS EXHIBITION AT FDR PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY

When elected to the Presidency in 1932, Franklin Delano Roosevelt vowed to help the poor and impoverished caught up in the worldwide financial collapse. Among those severely affected were Black Americans, who also endured segregation and Jim Crow laws designed to keep them relegated to the outskirts of society.

On June 3, the FDR Library and Museum in Hyde Park formally opened “Black Americans, Civil Rights and The Roosevelts, 1932-1962.” Developed in collaboration with a distinguished committee of scholars, the extensive collection of memorabilia and interactive displays assembled for the exhibit includes documents, photos, newsreels and artifacts — many

on display for the first time — from the Roosevelt Library’s rich holdings and from private collections nationwide. The materials on display catalog the unrelenting efforts of many during the early Civil Rights movement, as well as First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt’s interactions with Black leaders of the mid-century freedom struggle. Through riveting photographs and sound recordings, the Roosevelt Library hopes to inspire and tell the story of the struggle for equal treatment and respect.

“This is an exciting time for the FDR Library,” said William Harris, director of the FDR Museum, who was joined on opening day by FDR Library trustee Basil Smikle, Ph.D., assistant teaching professor at Rutgers University-Newark, who helped organize the exhibition.

“Black Americans, Civil Rights and The Roosevelts” will be on open to the public at FDR’s Library & Museum in Hyde Park through Dec. 31.

Growing its partnership with former New York Yankees centerfielder, wine jazz music icon Bernie Williams and Millbrook Vineyards & Winery launched its 2023 Jazz Summer Concert Series on Father’s Day weekend with a performance from Williams and his band and the second release of Bernie’s Blend wines – a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, and the addition of two new wine varieties – a Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, crafted and blended by Williams and Millbrook’s winemaking team, and adorned with label artwork by Williams’ daughter. Tickets to the 2023 Summer Concert Season performances, including Williams’ performance, are now available on the Millbrook Winery website.

The relationship between Millbrook Winery and Williams began during a visit to the winery in 2021, when Williams, a long-time Westchester resident, was captivated by the vineyards and the wine. A

chance encounter with the winery's Vice President and General Manager David Bova led to a conversation about Williams' background with the New York Yankees and his passion for both jazz music and the artistry of winemaking, which ultimately led to the Bernie’s Blend collaboration. Keen on releasing authentic wine varieties that he is proud of, Williams worked closely with Millbrook Winery’s winemaker Ian Bearup, to taste-test each of the wine barrels and thoughtfully blend and craft each of the wines.

“Working with a New York professional legend like Bernie Williams is an

MEDIA FIRM RECEIVES GRANT FROM JUNIOR LEAGUE

LMC Media in Mamaroneck is the recipient of a $1,500 grant to support the summer semester of the Future Filmmaker program from. The Junior League of Westchester (JLWOS). The funds will serve to help LMC continue to grow the pilot program with the goal of expanding in the 2023/2024 school year.

Nicole Rusinowicz, president of JLWOS, said, “On behalf of the Junior League of Westchester on the Sound …we can’t wait to see how this program grows and we’re so pleased to be able to contribute to this important STEAM opportu-

nity for area students.”

Each semester, a local high school student is chosen to serve as LMC’s resident student filmmaker. Any interested student can apply. Students are hired by LMC and given access to a full suite of filmmaking equipment. Students can create, film and edit on their own schedule during their residency. In addition to equipment, LMC also provides pre-production, production and post-production guidance from professional filmmaking staff, as well as a budget, actors and filming schedule with deadlines.

honor and a privilege,” said Bova. “It allows us to create something truly special, as well as reinforce our commitment to showcasing the very best of our community and its unique talents….”

Established in 1982 on a former dairy farm in New York's Hudson River Valley, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery produces a range of high-quality wines. Guests are welcome for daily tastings in the restored Dutch barn and guided tours are offered on weekends. Millbrook Vineyards & Winery was the first vineyard in the Hudson River Region of New York state dedicated exclusively to the production of vinifera grapes. Founded on principles of innovation and experimentation, today, it produces between 13,00015,000 cases of wine annually.

Guests can visit the winery yearround. It is open daily from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit MillbrookWine. com or connect with the winery on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

MOUNT VERNON ANIMAL SHELTER RESTORATION FUNDED

The dedicated efforts of New York State Assemblymember J. Gary Pretlow resulted in the allocation of $1 million in funding by New York state for the much-needed restoration of the Mount Vernon Animal Shelter. While expressing his excitement for the reopening of the animal shelter, former Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas also voiced his disappointment with the current administration's handling of its closure due to a rodent infestation.

Thomas strongly criticized the decisions, which ignored New York state inspection reports directing the hiring of an exterminator to address the rodent infestation. Thomas emphasized that the neglect allegedly stemmed from a priority problem rather than a lack of financial resources.

The restored shelter will offer expanded services, including spay and neuter programs, as well as affordable veterinarian services addressing behavioral, dietary and other health needs of pets.

Visitors learn the history of the Civil Rights movement in early 20th Century America, spearheaded by FDR and his wife, Eleanor.

One of the many interactive displays detailing the fight for civil rights in the early 20th Century.

William Harris, FDR Presidential Library & Museum Director, joined by Library Trustee Basil Smikle, PhD, as they introduce the historic site’s newest exhibit in Hyde Park on June 3. Photo credit: Kathy Kahn.

Future Filmmaker Bella Pianko with LMC Media's Executive Director Matt Sullivan.

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Luis Perelman, Coca Cola Series, 1998, 21 parts; found materials embedded in clear resin, 7 1⁄2 x 2 1⁄4 x 2 1⁄4, Courtesy of Luis Perelman.

A MATTER OF DISCOVERY: THE ART OF LUIS PERELMAN

The Neuberger Museum of Art at Purchase College, SUNY, opened its doors to “A Matter of Discovery: The Art of Luis Perelman,” a dynamic retrospective featuring more than six decades of work by the New Yorkbased multimedia artist.

WOMEN’S HEALTH SERVICES ADVANCED

Stamford Health recently announced that it will expand access to women’s health services throughout lower Fairfield County through two significant community grants and the addition of six new physicians. Simultaneously, ongoing renovation of the Whittingham Pavilion at Stamford Hospital on the Bennett Medical Center Campus, which houses all mother baby services, a new Stamford Health Medical Group location in Harbor Point opening in 2024 and the relocation and transformation of Stamford Health’s Breast Center will further differentiate Stamford Health as a destination for women and families in the community.

Two significant grants will expand access to preventive care for patients in the community. The first, a grant from the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA), funds a Community Health Worker Program focused on serving Stamford’s Haitian community. Diana Dupey-Faustin, MHA, has joined Stamford Health as its first bilingual community health worker and she will help patients navigate the health system and educate them on the importance of screenings and prevention.

The second grant, from Fairfield County Community Foundation Fund for Women and Girls is a renewal to fund breast services such as mammograms, breast ultrasounds, breast MRI and biopsies for underinsured and uninsured patients. Other grants from the Breast Cancer Alliance, Pink Aid, Leon Lowenstein Foundation, Boehringer Ingleheim,

and Stamford Ford are helping to reduce health-care disparities and bring services to women in the community who could otherwise not afford them.

To expand access to care for women at Stamford Health, the health system made a series of strategic appointments, including

Siobhan Dolan, M.D., MPH, MBA has joined Stamford Health as chair of Ob-Gyn. She was most recently vice chair of genetics and genomics in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine.

Swapna Ghanta, M.D., joins Stamford Health as Associate Breast Surgeon from NYU Langone Health where she served as breast surgical oncologist. Ghanta works with the award-winning Breast Center team at the Tully Health Center to provide surgical care to individuals with breast cancer.

Lyudmila B. Ganatra, DO, joins Stamford Health as an attending physician in Ob-Gyn after finishing her Ob-Gyn residency at Richmond University Medical Center.

Theresa Mahon, M.D., and Nikko DunLeavy, M.D., both joined Stamford Health as hospitalists providing an elevated level of care to women and birthing people in labor and delivery, maternity and the emergency department, providing 24/7 physician coverage for patients at Stamford Hospital. And, Luciana Veira, M.D., maternal fetal medicine specialist, will expand the system’s capacity to care for high-risk patients in the Women’s Specialty Center.

On the Bennett Medical Center Campus, a newly renovated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in large part funded by a philanthropic commitment of $5 million from the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Foundation is completed, and the Whittingham Pavilion construction on the maternity unit and subsequent renovations will include updates to the labor and delivery unit, which will include adding a new operating room – all increasing Stamford Health capabilities. Additionally, a new outpatient Ob-Gyn location at 170 Washington Blvd. in Stamford’s Harbor Point neighborhood will open in 2024 and a philanthropic commitment of $10 million from the Odyssey Group Foundation will go directly toward a relocation and total transformation of Stamford Health’s Breast Center at the Tully Health Center.

Stamford Health is a nonprofit independent health-care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of health and wellness services. It is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons and with the Hospital for Special Surgery it has created a center for specialty orthopedic care in Stamford. In 2020 Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

“Luis Perelman is an artistic innovator who continues to explore, discover and reinvent himself,” said exhibition curator Patrice Giasson, the Neuberger Museum’s Alex Gordon curator of art of the Americas. “In this show, never-before-seen color, line and material studies from the artist’s private studio are presented alongside his finished works….”

Perelman may be best known for his pioneering sculptures cast in clear resin. Keys, screws and wingnuts, lightbulbs, typewriter parts, industrial objects and shredded currency from the US Treasury Department are encased in pristine obelisks, columns, pyramids and other iconic shapes.

It was these early resin sculptures that first attracted Leo Castelli, a gallerist who represented many of the most influential artists at the time, to Perelman’s work. And it was at Castelli’s gallery that Museum founder Roy R. Neuberger purchased “Industrial Petrifications #8” (1964), the first of Perelman’s objects to enter the museum’s collection when the museum was founded in 1969.

The exhibition will be on view at the Neuberger Museum from now through Nov. 5. Generous support for this exhibition is provided by the Alex Gordon Estate.

The Neuberger Museum of Art opened on the campus of Purchase College, State University of New York, in 1974 with a core collection donated by Roy R. Neuberger, one of the greatest private collectors, philanthropists and arts advocates of the 20th century.

CMG ADVISES ON ANOTHER ACQUISITION

Carter Morse & Goodrich (CMG) recently served as the exclusive financial advisor to The Nudyne Group LLC (Nudyne) for its acquisition of Warren Electric Corp. (Warren), a manufacturer of industrial electric immersion heaters in Warren, Rhode Island. The acquisition was partially financed by Nudyne’s existing lender, KeyBank. The terms of the deal, which closed on May 11 were not disclosed.

Bill Newbauer III, Nudyne CEO said, “Warren is the perfect addition to our family of companies as we strategically expand across North America. The Warren acquisition will strengthen our ability to meet the changing needs of the commercial and industrial markets as electrification expands….”

Robbie Benjamin, former owner of Warren Electric Corp., said, "I believe that Warren has found a great partner in The

Nudyne Group and I am confident the business will have continued success under new ownership….”

Ramsey Goodrich, managing partner of CMG, explained “…It is rewarding for us to help bring two multigenerational family businesses together and we are honored to play a small roll in this terrific combination.”

Newbauer added, “I have the deepest appreciation for the exceptional work CMG provided during the Warren acquisition and associated financing. Although there were many challenges, CMG approached each one with a level of expertise and professionalism that was truly remarkable.”

Located in Southport, Connecticut, Carter Morse & Goodrich is a boutique M&A advisory firm that specializes in representing founder-led and family-held businesses valued between $25 million and $250 million.

Credit: Patrice Giasson

REALTOR® FOUNDATION SUPPORTS INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY

The Hudson Gateway Realtor® Foundation, the charitable arm of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors®, recently presented a check for $2,000 to the Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry, which serves 21 communities in northern Westchester County.

LIONS WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Joe Liberti (sponsor Diane Oldham), Gwen Salmo (sponsor Tania Weiss), Nicole Tuck (sponsor Jirandy Martinez), and Dan Zauderer (sponsor Phil Oldham) are the four new members welcomed recently by the Larchmont Mamaroneck Lions (LM) on May 22 at a member meeting in the Mamaroneck Library.

Liberti, a teacher at Mamaroneck High School, is the founder of OCRA(Original Civic Research & Action), a 4-year program at the high school.

Salmo is special events coordinator for Friends of Karen, an organization providing emotional, financial and advocacy support for critically ill children and their

families throughout the tri-state area at no cost to the families.

Turk is director of development for the Community Resource Center, which was founded in 1998 to promote the integration of immigrants into the community and advocate for those in need.

Zauderer is the founder of Grassroots Grocery, an anti-hunger nonprofit. He developed a Community Refrigerator project in the Bronx, which serves hundreds of people a year and is working on bringing the project to Mamaroneck.

The LM Lions is part of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service organization of over 1.4 million members.

The Food Pantry has helped alleviate food insecurity in northern Westchester for over 32 years as a reliable, weekly source of nutritious food and complementary programs and services. Families in need may visit weekly and select from ample amounts of healthy grocery staples, fresh produce, eggs, frozen whole proteins like chicken and fish, shelf-stable milk and other dairy items. Free programs designed to promote health and well-being and home delivery for the homebound are also offered.

“Our Pantry has experienced a shocking surge of demand in the past few years,” explained Trina Fontaine, the Pantry’s executive director. “Prior to Covid an average of 300 households per week relied on the

Pantry, but that number has more than doubled with inflation hitting our vulnerable neighbors the hardest. We now serve over 600 families weekly.”

In 2022, nearly 64,000 individuals received the Pantry’s help and this year they anticipate serving 90,000 individuals – the

FARMERS MARKET OPENS

Norwalk Community Health Center’s .(NCHC)

popular Wednesday Farmers Market, featuring Gazy Brothers Farm, has returned for the 2023 season. Open to the public, the weekly Farmers Market will operate every Wednesday until Thanksgiving, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the NCHC parking lot at 120 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. The Farmer’s Market accepts EBT/SNAP, credit and debit cards and cash, in addition to NCHC’s own Farmers Market vouchers, a patient-only program that stretches patients’ food dollars.

In keeping with the health center’s concern for the well-being of patients and the community, visitors can also take advantage of health, wellness and nutrition information and community tables and demos.

Breaking down barriers to healthy food choices for patients and the community is one of the ways that

most in its history. “We are grateful to Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation for their generous gift, which will be used to stock our Pantry with enough nutritionally dense shelf-stable milk to serve nearly 2,000 guests, 30% of whom are children,” said Fontaine.

NCHC, a nonprofit health-care provider, is dedicated to the wellbeing of the community.

The 2023 Farmer’s Market is made possible by donations from individuals who support the program and from volunteers who help Farmer’s Market Wednesdays run smoothly.

NCHC is recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Practice by the National Committee for Quality Assurance and ranked by the US Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) among the top 10% of health centers in the country for quality of care.

For information and updates on the Farmers Market and other ways that Norwalk Community Health Center is working to keep Norwalk and Fairfield County healthy, visit the health center website at norwalkchc. org and follow NCHC at www.facebook.com/ norwalkchc.

From left: 2022-23 Lion President Jim Killoran with new members Dan Zauderer, Nicole Tuck, Joe Liberti and Gwen Salmo.

From left: Bob Shandley and Carol Christiansen, HG Realtor Foundation; Trina Ward Fontaine, executive director, Mount Kisco Food Pantry; Elisa Bruno-Midili, HG Realtor Foundation; Roberta Horowitz, director of operations and programs, Mount Kisco Food Pantry; and Matt McAllister, HG Realtor Foundation.

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COLLEGE’S NURSE PRACTITIONER PROGRAM ACCREDITED

GARRISON ARTS’ NEW LEADER

HIGHLAND FALLS NATIVE SERVES ABOARD NAVY WARSHIP IN JAPAN

Amber Toupe joined the Navy three years ago and serves as a sonar technician aboard USS Shoup.

Growing up in Highland Falls, Toupe attended James I. O'Neill High School and graduated in 2013. “Having tough skin and flexibility have helped me succeed in the Navy,” said Toupe.

As a member of the Navy, Toupe is part of a world-class organization focused on maintaining maritime dominance, strengthening partnerships, increasing competitive warfighting capabilities and

WJCS CHIEF PSYCHOLOGIST PRESENTS AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE

The National Council for Behavioral Health Conference, NatCon, is the largest mental health and substance use conference in the world. Dr. Liane Nelson, chief psychologist at Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) and director of the WJCS Trager Lemp Center for Treating Trauma and Promoting Resilience, and Rev. Daphne Swinton, LMHC, MPA, gave a presentation on “Implementing Trauma-Informed Supervision to Respond to the Collective Trauma of Covid-19 and Racism” at the NatCon conference in Los Angeles in May.

“Our goal was to emphasize the importance of providing trauma-informed supervision to a broad array of human service workers, especially at a time

sustaining combat-ready forces in support of the National Defense Strategy.

“The Navy is always going to have adversaries, so we need to be ready when they try to do something aggressive,” said Toupe.

Toupe serves in Japan as part of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces. These naval forces operate with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Service members in this region are part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, which has the largest area of responsibility in the world.

when the traumas of racism and the Covid pandemic have skyrocketed,” said Nelson, who trains agencies throughout Westchester County and New York state about the risks of vicarious trauma. The goal of helping people with trauma is to restore their sense of safety, control and predictability.

Being aware of the signs of trauma and taking steps to practice self-care and connect with others are essential to ensuring a life of wellness and balance.

WJCS-Westchester Jewish Community Services has been serving those most vulnerable in Westchester County since its founding in 1943. It is a nonsectarian, not-for-profit, trauma-informed human service agency and its mission is to help people of all ages and backgrounds cope with emotional, cognitive, environmental, physical, interpersonal, social and educational challenges.

The Garrison Art Center (GAC) has appointed Kit Burke-Smith as education director, effective immediately. She joined Garrison Art Center in 2017 as education coordinator before being promoted to a full-time position as education manager in 2022. A champion of art education and educational opportunities, Burke-Smith has played a key role in growing the education department. Since she joined GAC, she has created year-round classes for teens, increased enrollment in classes and programs and created workshops with exhibiting artists. By bringing in new teachers and supporting perennial favorite teaching artists, she has broadened the variety of classes GAC offers and created August a la Carte, a flexible summer program for kids now in its second year. She is most proud of the art center making art accessible for all, includ-

ing offering financial assistance, outreach and creating an inclusive environment.

Located in Garrison, New York , GAC is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit arts and education organization founded in 1964 and is committed to making a difference by providing access to the visual arts to a diverse audience of learners, professional artists, community members, collectors, families and friends from varied ethnic, cultural, geographic and economic backgrounds.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRM JUST GETS BIGGER

Citrin Cooperman, one of the nation's largest professional services firms, which built its business serving a diverse and loyal clientele, has announced joining FMT Consultants (FMT), a California-based consulting firm specializing in enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), cloud productivity, business intelligence and integration solutions for mid-market manufacturing, distribution and other commercial businesses throughout the United States. Founded in 1995, FMT will join Citrin Cooperman with more than $29 million in revenue and add over 80 individuals to the firm’s expansive West Coast presence.

“We were intentional in joining a firm that shares our core values of service excellence, integrity, passion and innovation. We see this move as the perfect way to grow our team and benefit our clients through combining our business process and technical expertise with Citrin Cooperman’s vast advisory services and deep industry knowledge,” said Eric Casa-

The Manhattanville College School of Nursing and Health Sciences recently announced that its Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program has received accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

“The five-year approval of the Manhattanville FNP program is an affirmation of both the program’s high academic standards and its emphasis on the professional preparation of Family Nurse Practitioners,” said Debra Simons, Ph.D., N.P., dean, School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

“The CCNE accreditation of the Manhattanville Family Nurse Practitioner Program is a testament to our dedication to excellence in nursing education, preparing our graduates to meet the needs of their communities,” said Manhattanville Provost Christine Dehne, M.F.A.

Karen V. Bourgeois, Ph.D., F.N.P.-B.C., director of the SNHS FNP Program said, “We are proud to offer this next level of nursing education to students seeking career advancement. This was made possible through the partnership of our administration, faculty and staff who worked diligently to achieve this recognition.”

zza, CEO of FMT.

Similar sentiments were shared by Citrin Cooperman Advisory Services President Richard DeRienzo, “…The team at FMT has been a natural fit since the day we were introduced as our cultures are a perfect match and with business intelligence and enterprise resource planning even more critical to any business’ success….”

FMT has over 25 years of helping mid-market manufacturers, distributors, and other commercial businesses take advantage of practical enterprise resource planning, make better use of data and information through business intelligence solutions and gain competitive advantage through comprehensive ERP and CRM implementations.

Citrin Cooperman is one of the fastest-growing first-generation professional services firms in the United States. Its clients span an array of industry and business sectors and leverage a complete menu of service offerings. The firm includes more than 400 partners and over 2,400 employees across the U.S.

According to The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), FNPs, who have a wide scope of practice and can provide care to patients of any age, are considered the cornerstone of health care with 70% delivering primary care in the United States.

Manhattanville College serves close to 1,500 undergraduate students and nearly 1,000 graduate students from more than 44 countries and 33 states. Founded in 1841, the College offers more than 75 undergraduate and graduate areas of study.

Kit Burke-Smith

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Photo by Lt. Cmdr. Jacob Joy, Navy Office of Community Outreach.

WCA AND LAW SCHOOL CONVENE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT BUSINESS CONFERENCE

Business, nonprofit and government leaders attended the WCA’s second annual Sustainable Business Conference hosted in partnership with Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law in White Plains. The event, held June 1 at the law school, focused on new opportunities in sustainable investing and real estate, navigating an evolving regulatory landscape and the connection between sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion. New this year, a “Sustainability Bootcamp” workshop served as a primer for businesses of all sizes to get started with practical tools to develop a sustainability program.

“We’re at the threshold of a fundamental transformation of businesses toward a more sustainable future. Sustainability is not a far-away concept — it’s here and now,” said Michael N. Romita, president and CEO of the Westchester County Association (WCA).

Horace E. Anderson Jr., Dean, Elisa-

beth Haub School of Law at Pace University in White Plains, said, “This partnership allows us to leverage our combined knowledge, networks and expertise in addressing the urgent sustainability challenges of our business community with creative solutions. Sustainability is core to our mission as evinced by the successful launch of our Sustainable Business Law Hub.”

“Businesses need to think about ESG risks and opportunities as business risks and opportunities,” said Christina E. Gunnell, keynote speaker and senior manager, Sustainability & ESG Services, Deloitte & Touche LLP. She emphasized new regulations coming down the pike that will impact all businesses — not just major corporations, but those further down the supply chain.

“Sustainability is no longer a siloed initiative; it has become part of the core strategy for most businesses. There’s a role for organizations of all sizes and employees at every level. That starts with getting C-suite

buy in and involves employees, customers and other stakeholders to develop initiatives that are most impactful for your business, the environment, and the community, said Gillian Griffin, sustainable supply chain program manager, senior P2 engineer, New York State Pollution Prevention Institute at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Conference speakers included a who’s who of corporate and political leaders, said Romita. “The caliber of discourse at this conference was very high-level. There is so much static with this concept that it’s important to convene real authorities working on practical solutions….”

The conference was made possible with major support from sponsors Bank of America, Brightcore, Chase, Con Edison, Dandelion Geothermal, Harrison Edwards, Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law, PKF O’Connor Davies, Skanska, Webster Bank and The Catalyst/Westchester County Economic Development.

OUT OF THIS WORLD

Upstate Films, now celebrating its 51st year bringing independent, classic and foreign films to the Hudson Valley, is presenting an “Otherworldly” film series this summer in its two locations – Upstate Cinema’s Starr Theatre in Rhinebeck and the Orpheum Theatre in Saugerties.

Ironically, the nonprofit’s film series debuts just as an independent panel of scientists and experts assembled by NASA in 2022 determined last month that there is no convincing evidence of extraterrestrial activ-

NEW CFO IN HOME TREATMENT

Aware Recovery Care in Wallingford, Connecticut, a pioneer in the in-home mental health and substance use disorder treatment industry, has appointed George Merhi as the company’s new chief financial officer (CFO). He will work closely with Aware’s CEO Brian Holzer, M.D., to oversee and scale the company’s financial operations during a period of significant growth as Aware brings its in-home addiction treatment model to new markets nationwide.

Merhi has more than 30 years of financial leadership experience in both public and private corporations spanning a variety of industries, including health care. Most recently, he was CFO of Excel Physical Therapy, where he oversaw finance while helping the company grow from 13 to 25 locations.

In previous roles, Merhi was CFO at Lakeview Health, a provider and manager of behavioral health care, primarily in the space of addiction and recovery. Prior to that, he was CFO at IvyRehab Physical Therapy.

“With his broad experience in health

care and a reputation for unwavering accuracy, credibility and integrity, George Merhi is a perfect fit to lead our corporate finance function,” said Holzer.

“…With its in-home addiction treatment model, Aware Recovery Care has a revolutionary approach, and I couldn’t be more excited to help the company scale and grow while realizing its compassionate and paradigm-shifting vision,” said Merhi.

Aware Recovery Care helps people affected by addiction “Recover Where You Live,” transforming the home into a treatment center and delivering innovative addiction services to those in need. Aware’s groundbreaking and evidence-based approaches treat addiction differently by bringing collaborative care with lived experience to the home, empowering individuals and their loved ones to thrive and make sustainable recovery possible. The program helps clients learn new skills and daily habits required to maintain abstinence while remaining in their community, thereby avoiding the often-difficult return home seen from traditional treatment options.

ity. NASA has also given “unidentified flying objects”—better known as UFOs –– a new name: unexplained anomalous phenomena UAPs – to cover a broader spectrum of unexplainable sightings. Whether they’re real or just a figment of the imagination, sci-fi classics, including “The Man Who Fell to Earth” and “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” will surely give moviegoers who wonder if there’s life on other planets something to discuss. For a complete listing of movies and locations, visit upstatefilms.org.

Jason J. Czarnezki, Sustainable Business Law Hub at Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University; Michael Romita, president/CEO, WCA; Horace E. Anderson Jr., Dean, Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University; Westchester County Executive George Latimer; Christina Gunnell, senior manager, Sustainablility & ESG, Deloitte; Chris Fisher, WCA vice chair, Partner, Cuddy & Feder LLP.

Upstate Films is hosting science fiction. Photo by Kathy Kahn.

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WESTCHESTER COURT CASES

U.S. Bankruptcy Court

White Plains & Poughkeepsie

Local business cases, May 31 - June 6

Tanning and More Inc., Valley Cottage, Theresa A. Arancio, president, 23-22412SHL: Chapter 7, assets $1,118, liabilities $62,380.

Attorney: Michael A. Koplen.

Pilar Lopez, Sleepy Hollow, re. investment properties, 23-22416-SHL: Chapter 11, assets

$2,501,150, liabilities $4,442,188.

Attorney: Julie C. Curley.

Hello Livingston Extended LLC, Monsey, single asset real estate in Brooklyn, David Goldwasser, chief restructuring officer, 23-22422- SHL: Chapter 11, assets $29.5 million, liabilities $37,034,733.

Attorney: Robert L. Rattet.

Michael C. Domenici, Pelham, re. JMA Holding of New York Inc., 23-22424-SHL: Chapter 7, assets

$690,549, liabilities $951,106.

Attorney: Nathan Horowitz.

John Trentacosta, Pine Bush, business not identified, 23-35463-CGM: Chapter 7, assets

$582,577, liabilities $2,172,878.

Attorney: Scott D. Simon.

Gordon T. LaPlante, Central Valley, re. gCreate LLC, Brooklyn, 23-35466-CGM: Chapter 7, assets

$234,586, liabilities $822,750.

Attorney: Michael D. Pinsky.

Pine Bush Capital LLC, Monticello, Pinkus Schmeltzer, member, 23-35468-CGM: Chapter 7, assets and liabilities $0 to $50,000.

Attorney: pro se.

Facts & Figures

Miller Bell LLC, Monsey, Yosef Rothman, member, 23-22433-SHL: Chapter 11, assets and liabilities $0 - $50,000.

Attorney: Allen A. Kolber.

U.S. District Court, White Plains Local business cases, May 31 - June 6

Project Veritas, Mamaroneck, et al, vs. O’Keefe Media Group, et al, Mamaroneck, 23-cv-4533-CS: Defend Trade Secrets Act.

Attorney: Jay M. Wolman.

Jessica Cola et al vs. Westchester Medical Center Valhalla, et al, 23-cv-4540-NSR: Medical malpractice, removal from Westchester Supreme Court.

Attorney: Stephen M. Smith.

Cesar Leonardo, Spring Valley vs. Z-Line Car Wash, Spring Valley, 23-cv-4560-NSR: Job discrimination, race.

Attorney: Jordan A. El-Hag.

Travelers Indemnity Co., Hartford Connecticut vs. Northside Car Sales Inc., Poughkeepsie, et al, 23-cv-4634-KMK: Trademark infringement.

Attorney: Thomas A. Martin.

Distribution Services of America Inc., Purchase vs. Allstate Insurance Co., Northbrook, Illinois, 23-cv-4635-CS: Contract.

Attorney: Hunter T. Carter.

Jasper Norman, Garfield, New Jersey vs. White Plains Hospital, et al, 23-cv-4654-CS: Americans with Disabilities Act.

Attorney: Clara R. Smit.

Johanna Hickey, Manhattan vs. Better Carting Service Inc., White Plains, et al, 23-cv-Job discrimination.

Attorney: Gregory Calliste Jr.

DEEDS

Above $1 million

1 Hawthorne Way LLC, Hartsdale. Seller: Peter V. and Nicole Malfa, White Plains.

ON THE RECORD

127 Harding LLC, White Plains. Seller: 127 Harding Avenue LLC, Elmsford. Property: 127 Harding Ave., White Plains. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed May 25.

439 Main LLC, White Plains. Seller: 439 Main Owners LLC, Elmsford. Property: 439 Main St., White Plains. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed May 25.

50-55 South Mac Realty LLC, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Seller: 50 S. MacQuesten Parkway Industrial LLC, Astoria. Property: 50 S. Macquesten Parkway, Mount Vernon. Amount: $6.3 million. Filed May 23.

Drac Realty LLC, Scarsdale. Seller: 188-200 Summerfield LLC, Mount Vernon. Property: 188-200 Summerfield St., Eastchester. Amount: $2.6 million. Filed May 24.

HVA Realty LLC, Elmsford.

Seller: 250 Kisco LLC, Bethesda, Maryland. Property: 250 Kisco Ave., Mount Kisco. Amount: $22.5 million. Filed May 25.

Lichtenstein, David and Fran Perlstein, Larchmont. Seller: Sheldrake LLC, Larchmont. Property: 87 Colonial Ave., Mamaroneck. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed May 24.

Ll Parcel E LLC, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.

Seller: Mark S. Benigno, Lanesville. Property: 306 Horseman Blvd., Mount Pleasant.

Amount: $1.9 million. Filed May 23.

Steilmann Service Center Co., Port Chester. Seller: 350 Port Chester LLC, New York.

Property: 354 N. Main St., Rye Town. Amount: $3.9 million. Filed May 26.

Below $1 million

18-20 South Kensico LLC, White Plains. Seller: 18-20 Kensico LLC, Elmsford. Property: 18-20 S. Kensico Ave., White Plains. Amount: $887,000. Filed May 25.

225 Underhill Avenue Corp., Roslyn. Seller: Neal and Adriana Altman, East Meadow. Property: 225 Underhill Ave., Yorktown. Amount: $739,000. Filed May 25.

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

Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to:

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Phone: 694-3600 • Fax: 694-3699

Property: 1 Hawthorne Way, Greenburgh. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed May 25.

100 Pondfield Owner LLC, White Plains. Seller: Amy M. Weiss, Bronxville. Property: 100 Pondfield Road, 3E, Eastchester. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed May 25.

336 S. Second Avenue LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: James Bruce and Edwards Shaneda, Mount Vernon. Property: 336 Second Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $800,000. Filed May 24.

66 Herriot LLC, Scarsdale. Seller: 66-68 Herriot Street LLC, Brooklyn. Property: 66 Herriot St., Yonkers. Amount: $655,000. Filed May 23.

Bedford Hills Fire District, Bedford Hills. Seller: 325 Bedford Road LLC, Bedford Hills. Property: 325 Bedford Road, Bedford. Amount: $755,000. Filed May 24.

Caporale, Rita, Hawthorne. Seller: 373 Elwood Ave LLC, White Plains. Property: 373 Elwood Ave., Mount Pleasant. Amount: $785,000. Filed May 25.

Contzius, Erik, Peekskill. Seller: Piehole Group LLC, Yorktown Heights. Property: 669 Highland Ave., Peekskill. Amount: $330,000. Filed May 26.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Seller: Casa Cerrada LLC, Port Chester. Property: 26 College Ave., Rye Town. Amount: $410,000. Filed May 23.

EJJ Construction Inc., New York. Seller: 409 Prescott LLC, Whitestone. Property: 409 Prescott St., Yonkers. Amount: $25,000. Filed May 26.

Foster 56 LLC, Hempstead. Seller: Nelson and Giovani Garcia, Bronx. Property: 56 Forster Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $737,000. Filed May 25.

Hidden Meadow at Somers LLC, Baldwin Place. Seller: Thomas and Christina Darmiento, Valhalla. Property: 36 Muscoot River Road, Somers. Amount: $729,000. Filed May 24.

Homeside Lending Inc., Bronxville. Seller: Jeffrey S. Tuccillo, Katonah. Property: 1374 Midland Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $290,000. Filed May 24.

Mem Flipp Corp., Ossining.

Seller: Sarah Gregoire and Daniel Demeshulam, Norwalk, Connecticut. Property: 136 Boway Road, Lewisboro.

Amount: $915,000. Filed May 26.

Mitchell, Linda, Larchmont.

Seller: Crestwood Capital LLC, Pleasantville. Property: 197 Chittenden Ave., Yonkers.

Amount: $400,000. Filed May 25.

Morales, Maria T., Yonkers.

Seller: 34 OSY LLC, Brooklyn.

Property: 34 Oak St., Yonkers.

Amount: $500,000. Filed May 26.

Nelson Avenue Real Property LLC, New York. Seller: Michael and Ellen Morley, Yonkers.

Property: 38 Fairview Ave., Eastchester. Amount: $740,000. Filed May 25.

North County Homes Inc., Yorktown Heights. Seller: Mario Diponio and Lisa Marie Nestro, Gardiner. Property: 3 Cardinal Way, Somers. Amount: $985,000. Filed May 26.

Prany Group LLC, Pound Ridge. Seller: Squirrelly Acres LLC, Pound Ridge. Property: P.O. Box 984, 1000 Post Road, Bedford. Amount: $275,000. Filed May 23.

Sammarco, Maria-Rose Hackensack, New Jersey. Seller: US Bank NA, Irvine, California.

Property: 69 Portland Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $649,000.

Filed May 23.

Spartan Property Manager LLC, New York. Seller: Walter Rodriguez, Katonah. Property: 32 Stone House Road, Somers.

Amount: $549,000. Filed May 25.

Squirrelly Acres LLC, Pound Ridge. Seller: Prany Group LLC, Pound Ridge. Property: 954 Post Road, Bedford. Amount: $25,000. Filed May 23.

Troiano, Dorothy, Tuckahoe. Seller: LW Premier Development Realty Corp., Bronx. Property: 851 James St., Pelham. Amount: $700,000. Filed May 25.

Bennett, Rudolph: Cortlandt Manor, 2016 - 2018, 2020 - 2021 personal income, $26,377.

Bernard, Deanna: New Rochelle, 2018 personal income, $26,425.

Bhiro, Kaylasnauth: Pelham Manor, 2013, 2017 - 2018, 2021 personal income, $155,546.

Birdies Auto Spa: Rye, 2021 - 2022 employer quarterly tax and partnership income return, $16,486.

Cole, Paulette (deceased.): Mount Vernon, 2019 personal income, $29,755.

Diamond Empire Production Inc.: White Plains, corporate income, $15,819.

Mackie, Scot R.: Larchmont, 2020 personal income, $1,381,383.

Nadler, Mitchell and Annamaria Nadler: Port Chester, 2021 personal income, $84,015.

S&L Plumbing & Heating Corp.: White Plains, 2019 - 2022 employer quarterly and corporate income taxes and failure to file correct information, $1,558,373.

Utti, Charles: Mount Vernon, 2021 personal income, $46,095.

JUDGMENTS

11 Fives Enterprise Corp., Peekskill. $108,909 in favor of State Insurance Fund, New York. Filed May 25.

Almonte, Rafael, White Plains. $7,602 in favor of Wells Fargo Bank NA, West Des Moines, Iowa. Filed May 22.

Baptiste, Gaelle, Yonkers. $5,788 in favor of Synchrony Bank, Draper, Utah. Filed May 25.

Cercotti, Steven J., Pelham. $17,099 in favor of M&T Bank, Getzville. Filed May 19.

28 Rosemont Family LLC, White Plains. Seller: Under Rosemont 28 LLC, New York. Property: 28 Rosemount Blvd., Greenburgh. Amount: $375,000. Filed May 23.

John Galt Family Ltd. Partnership, Dallas, Texas. Seller: Justin and Melissa Lynn Brown, Croton-on-Hudson. Property: 136 Grand St., Cortlandt. Amount: $800,000. Filed May 23.

Kelly, Keith A., Mohegan Lake, Seller: US Bank NA, St. Paul, Minnesota. Property: 43 Baker St., Cortlandt. Amount: $520,000. Filed May 23.

Maple Avenue Realty Association LLC, Armonk. Seller: Andrew Zambelli, Ridgefield, Connecticut. Property: 11 Maple Ave., North Castle. Amount: $840,000. Filed May 26.

US Bank Trust NA, Dallas, Texas. Seller: Maasai Properties LLC, New York. Property: 79 Harding Drive, New Rochelle. Amount: $452,000. Filed May 23.

Federal Tax Liens, $10,000 or greater, Westchester County, May 31 - June 6

Bennett, Veronica O.: Cortlandt Manor, 2020 - 2021 personal income, $17,234.

Degloria, Michael, Yonkers. $7,003 in favor of Oteri Rita, Pelham. Filed May 25.

Erection & Welding Contractors LLC, Berlin. $53,517 in favor of Patriot Logistics Inc., Maspeth. Filed May 23.

Estrella, Deli and Jesus H. Merino, Yonkers. $5,528 in favor of LCF Group Inc., Lake Success. Filed May 23.

Ferrara, Frank J., Yonkers. $15,934 in favor of People of The State of New York, White Plains. Filed May 23.

Figueroa, Patricia N., Mount Vernon. $2,950 in favor of TD Bank USA NA, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Filed May 19.

George, Ingrid, Yonkers. $2,695 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed May 22.

Juarez, John, New Rochelle.

$1,709 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed May 22.

Juarez, Salvador, Yonkers.

$1,515 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina.

Filed May 22.

Lopez, Angelina Z., New Rochelle. $7,988 in favor of UHG I LLC, Williamsville. Filed May 25.

Morris, Theodore E., Peekskill.

$4,992 in favor of TD Bank USA

NA, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

Filed May 23.

Pelle, Jasmine S., White Plains.

$1,298 in favor of TD Bank USA NA, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

Filed May 19.

Rivera, Roger, Yorktown Heights. $2,254 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Filed May 22.

Santos, Jeanete, Mount Vernon.

$3,439 in favor of UHG I LLC, Williamsville. Filed May 25.

Smith, Nicola C., Mount Vernon. $2,011 in favor of UHG I LLC, Williamsville. Filed May 25.

Smith, Walter L., Mount Vernon. $20,611 in favor of Parkash 4064 LLC, Jamaica.

Filed May 25.

Stony Curtain Walls LLC, Irvington. $29,982 in favor of Sunbelt Rentals Inc., Fort Mill, South Carolina. Filed May 23.

Tri Mar Industries Inc., Carmel. $5,451 in favor of Leggio Towing & Transport Inc., Briarcliff Manor. Filed May 23.

Valentin, Marjorie, Yonkers.

$15,233 in favor of Wells Fargo Bank NA, West Des Moines, Iowa.

Filed May 25.

Wendrow, Wenny, Dobbs Ferry. $9,106 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed May 22.

White, Brian, Yonkers. $6,978 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed May 22.

Yapp, Claud, Mount Vernon. $1,595 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina.

Filed May 22.

Facts & Figures

LIS PENDENS

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

15-21 Caryl LLC, as owner. Filed by Citizens Bank NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $631,000 affecting property located at 12 Livingston Ave., Greenburgh.

Filed May 30.

543 Main Street Condominiums Board of Managers, as owner. Filed by Citizens Bank NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $171,000 affecting property located at 543 Main St., No. 714, New Rochelle.

Filed May 24.

Bogetti, Kelli, as owner. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $520,000 affecting property located at 109 Siwanoy Blvd., Eastchester. Filed May 24.

Boncorps, Christian, as owner. Filed by US Bank National Trust.

Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $492,000 affecting property located at 28 Crestmont Ave., Yonkers. Filed May 25.

Brewer, Ersilia, as owner. Filed by MCLP Asset Company Inc.

Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $278,000 affecting property located at 132 Pelham St., Mamaroneck. Filed May 30.

Campbell, James, as owner. Filed by US Bank National Trust.

Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $1,500,000 affecting property located at T66 Knollwood Drive, New Rochelle. Filed May 22.

Chase Manhattan Bank, as owner. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $273,000 affecting property located at 105 Douglas Road, Chappaqua. Filed May 22.

Chemical Bank-New York Banking Corp, as owner.

Filed by Midfirst Bank. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $348,000 affecting property located at 1468 and 1472 Hiawatha Road, Yorktown. Filed May 30.

Citibank NA, as owner. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action:

Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $415,000 affecting property located at 84 Warwick Road, Bronxville. Filed May 23.

Citibank NA, as owner. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $500,000 affecting property located at 66 Larchmont Ave., Larchmont.

Filed May 25.

Cowitt, Evan, as owner. Filed by Citizens Bank NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $750,000 affecting property located at 35 Guion St., Pleasantville. Filed May 24.

DelBene, Debra G., as owner.

Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N A.

Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $100,000 affecting property located at 253 Glenhill Ave., Yonkers. Filed May 24.

Delta Funding Corp, as owner.

Filed by US Bank National Trust.

Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $350,000 affecting property located at 13 Pershing Ave., Ossining. Filed May 30.

Drossos, Andrea, as owner.

Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $560,000 affecting property located at 719 Linda Ave., Thornwood. Filed May 24.

Evans, Karen, as owner. Filed by US Bank National Trust.

Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $471,000 affecting property located at 271 Colonel Greene Road, Yorktown Heights. Filed May 26.

Gerola, Julia M., as owner. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $600,000 affecting property located at 79 Pinebrook Drive, Mamaroneck. Filed May 26.

Gilston, Kathleen A., as owner. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $554,000 affecting property located at 8 Mathews Lane, Somers. Filed May 23.

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, as owner. Filed by PNC Bank NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $483,600 affecting property located at 368 Pinebrook Road, Bedford. Filed May 24.

Margie, Firial, as owner. Filed by Margie Thomas. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $142,000 affecting property located at 36 Coolidge Ave., Yonkers. Filed May 22.

Martinez, Francisco J., as owner. Filed by Newrez LLC.

Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $367,000 affecting property located at 618 Van Cortlandt Park Ave., Yonkers. Filed May 22.

Melendez, Nicholas, as owner. Filed by Loandepot.com LLC.

Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $637,000 affecting property located at 23 Manhattan Ave., Yonkers. Filed May 25.

Obrien, Francis H., as owner. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank NA.

Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $40,000 affecting property located at 18 Forest Ave., Cortlandt Manor. Filed May 24.

Piccolo, Louis, as owner. Filed by US Bank National Trust.

Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $277,000 affecting property located at 93 Lake Kitchawan Drive, South Salem. Filed May 22.

Prescod, Denise M., as owner. Filed by M&K Living Trust.

Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $80,000 affecting property located at 38 Pleasant Ridge Road, Valhalla. Filed May 24.

Ramsay, Glen, as owner. Filed by Wilmington National Trust.

Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $911,000 affecting property located at 388 Fort Hill Road, Greenburgh. Filed May 25.

Ross, Lauren B., as owner. Filed by Pennymac Loan Services LLC.

Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $386,000 affecting property located at 4 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. Filed May 26.

Sanzo, Eleanor, as owner. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $300,000 affecting property located at 17 Maple St., Dobbs Ferry. Filed May 23.

Schullere, Elvina, as owner. Filed by US Bank National Trust. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $205,000 affecting property located at 66 Phillipse Place, Yonkers. Filed May 23.

Smith, Elsworth D., as owner. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $399,000 affecting property located at 64 Sagamore Road, Unit D-2, Bronxville. Filed May 23.

Spennato, Alice, as owner. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $50,000 affecting property located at 14 Hallock Place, North Castle. Filed May 24.

MECHANIC’S LIENS

21 Columbus Tuckahoe LLC, Eastchester. $3,000 in favor of Rodgers-Wade Manufacturing Inc., Paris, Texas. Filed May 26.

AR Consulting Engineer PC, Yonkers. $5,800 in favor of KG Pumping Corp, Springfield. Filed May 23.

Crossroads Joint Venture LLC, Greenburgh. $11,120 in favor of H&R Painting Corp., Holtsville. Filed May 24.

Downing Monarch LLC, Yonkers. $109,909 in favor of US Concrete Inc., Saddle Brook. Filed May 23.

Elk Parkview LLC, Yonkers. $335,189 in favor of JMJ Contracting & Development LLC, Pelham. Filed May 22.

Galvin, Andrew, New Rochelle. $9,831 in favor of ER Electric Corp., Larchmont. Filed May 25.

Herlew LLC, North Castle. $2,960 in favor of Labor Control Association LLC, Merrick. Filed May 24.

Huguenot Partners LLC, New Rochelle. $16,499 in favor of US Concrete Inc., Saddle Brook. Filed May 23.

Lewis, Brendan P., Mamaroneck. $36,504 in favor of Executive Trim Construction Inc., Amsterdam. Filed May 22.

Lighthouse Pleasantville LLC, Mount Pleasant. $21,500 in favor of Greater Glass & Mirror Inc., White Plains. Filed May 25.

LMV II MMO Holdings LP, White Plains. $167,877 in favor of Shehadi Commercial Flooring Inc., Fairfield, New Jersey. Filed May 30.

Main Enterprise 400 LLC, Peekskill. $33,470 in favor of Kings Capital Construction Group, White Plains. Filed May 25.

New Rock Associates LP, New Rochelle. $16,000 in favor of JKR Partners LLC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Filed May 31.

Opra III LLC, Rye. $278,037 in favor of Morano Landscape Garden Designs, Mamaroneck. Filed May 30.

Opra III LLC, Rye. $6,862 in favor of Bathxcessories Inc., Northbrook. Filed May 24. Webb, Jaime J., Pelham. $70,218 in favor of Executive Trim Construction Inc., Amsterdam. Filed May 22.

NEW BUSINESSES

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

Sole Proprietorships

Auto Spa Deluxe Mobile Car Wash, 78 Lawrence St., 3C, Yonkers 10705. c/o Antonio Driver. Filed May 30.

Collective Pulse, 79 Davis Ave., No.1, New Rochelle 10805. c/o Jorge Luis Ventura Ovalles. Filed May 31.

Comprehensive Secondary School Nawfia USA Alumni, 4 Lyton Ave., Hartsdale 10530. c/o Okwudili Obealor. Filed May 26.

Damsel In Disdress, 11 E. Second St., Mount Vernon 10550. c/o Baindu Massaquoi. Filed May 30.

Global Adventures, 513 Heritage Hills Drive, Somers 10589. c/o James Anthony Panettiene Jr. Filed May 30.

Julianas Child Care, 6 Francis St., Sleepy Hollow 10591. c/o Juliana R. Rodriguez. Filed May 30.

Lux Mobile Bar, 152 Van Cortlandt Parkway, Yonkers 10701. c/o Annie Z. Zeron. Filed May 31.

Marzan Homes Realty, 179 Liberty Ave., New Rochelle 10805. c/o Angel Marzan. Filed May 31.

MT Group 36, 3144 Albany Post Road, Buchanan 10511. c/o James Migliore. Filed May 30.

Rchmrch.co, 8 S. 15th Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. c/o Ronaldo Henry. Filed May 30.

Rest & Remedy Massage Therapy, 119 Croton Park Road, Cortlandt Manor 10567. c/o Eileen Tsuji. Filed May 31.

Rose-Brown Notary Services, 23 Fieldstone Drive, 173, Hartsdale 10530. c/o Shara L. Rose-Brown. Filed May 31.

Smart Start Daycare, 2 Halcyon Place, No. 2, Yonkers 10701. c/o Paula Diaz. Filed May 31.

HUDSON VALLEY BUILDING LOANS

Above $1 million

13 Anthony LLC, as owner. Lender: Northeast Community Bank. Property: 13 Anthony Drive, Spring Valley. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed May 30.

Metlife Commercial Mortgage Originator LLC, et al, as owner. Lender: MCMIF Holdco III LLC. Property: in Rockland. Amount: $5.9 million. Filed June 1.

Stern, Abraham and Elizabeth Stern as owner. Lender: TD Bank NA. Property: 15 Carlton Lane, Monsey. Amount:

$1.8 million. Filed May 31.

Below $1 million

Brennan Patrick and Nataliya Brennan, as owner. Lender: Citizens Bank NA. Property: in Red Hook. Amount: $$430,200 Filed May 31.

Flores, Daniel Mendiola and Kiara Flores, as owner.

Lender: Homestead Funding Corp. Property: in Red Hook.

Amount: $$270,308 Filed May 26.

Loan Funder LLC Series

42665, as owner. Lender: Garden Estates LLC. Property: 2 Pecos Court, Monroe. Amount:

$961,250 Filed May 31.

Ulster Savings Bank, as owner. Lender: M2s 01 LLC, et al. Property: 40 Well Sweep Lane, Chester. Amount: $374,000 Filed May 31.

DEEDS  Below $1 million

26 Dean LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Darling Yvette, White Plains.

Property: in Poughkeepsie.

Amount: $75,000. Filed May 16.

3700 Dutchess LLC, Clinton

Corners. Seller: Thyme Enterprises LLC, Millbrook. Property: in Washington. Amount: $715,000. Filed May 16.

Boateng, Chris Akwasi and Lydia Boateng, Wappingers Falls. Seller: Grove Home Construction LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: in LaGrange.

Amount: $534,500. Filed May 23.

Boubour, Susan Browning, Williston Park. Seller: BVA Construction Corp., Hopewell Junction. Property: 92 Frost Hill Road, Pleasant Valley. Amount: $150,000. Filed May 19.

Burns, Rodney, Hyde Park.

Seller: LCRESS LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: 380 Mills Cross Road, Staatsburg.

Amount: $710,000. Filed May 16.

Carpio, Angel E. and Rosa Leonor Chuquimarca, Ossining. Seller: US Bank National Association, Irvine, California.

Property: 922 Main St., Fishkill.

Amount: $445,000. Filed May 17.

Castaldo, Eric, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Housing & Urban Development, Washington, D.C.

Property: 195 Roosevelt Road, Hyde Park. Amount: $217,000. Filed May 22.

Clough, Todd M. and Amy Walters-Clough, Chappaqua.

Seller: 25 Old Farm Road Development LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Red Hook.

Amount: $85,000. Filed May 17.

D&Associates Realty Group LLC, North Baldwin. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, Greenville, South Carolina.

Property: 7 Hillside Lane, Hopewell Junction. Amount: $236,500. Filed May 25.

Daves, Donald and Corrine Daves, Boulder, Colorado.

Seller: Javis Construction LLC, Stanfordville. Property: in Stanford. Amount: $639,000. Filed May 23.

Davidowich, Darren and Katelyn Davidowich, Rhinebeck. Seller: 138 East Market Street LLC, Rhinebeck. Property: in Rhinebeck. Amount: $975,000. Filed May 17.

Decker, Andro and Katya S. Decker Seller: Toll Northeast V Corp., Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Property: 127 Taconic Way, Fishkill. Amount: $643,500. Filed May 15.

Ferran, Ruben and Janine Ferran, Boca Raton, Florida.

Seller: Mill Brothers LLC, New Fairfield, Connecticut.

Property: 66 Hi View drive, Wingdale. Amount: $400,000. Filed May 23.

Facts & Figures

Gray, Ronald L., LaGrangeville. Seller: 159 S. Parliman Holding Inc., LaGrangeville. Property: 159 S. Parliman Road, LaGrangeville. Amount: $450,000. Filed May 25.

Greenhouse, Michael and Stacie Greenhouse, Ridgewood, New Jersey. Seller: River Ridge Associates LLC, Livingston, New Jersey. Property: in Hyde Park. Amount: $534,000. Filed May 16.

Han, Geujin, Long Island City. Seller: Quarfelt Enterprises LLC, Clinton Corners. Property: Quarfelt Road, Milan. Amount: $95,000. Filed May 25.

Hausler, Crystal, Wingdale. Seller: Pre Holdings LLC, Middletown, Rhode island.

Property: 11 Cottage Ave., Dover. Amount: $285,000. Filed May 23.

HB1 Alternative Holdings LLC, West Palm Beach, Florida.

Seller: Patrick Gartland, Poughkeepsie. Property: 30 Johnson Road,

LaGrangeville. Amount: $314,500. Filed May 15.

Hudson Riverview 34 LLC, Hyde Park. Seller: Rymph Road Properties Ltd., Staatsburg. Property: in Hyde Park. Amount: $150,500. Filed May 17.

Hudson Value Partners LLC, Salisbury Mills. Seller: Brown Garrett III, Dover, Delaware. Property: 34 Market St., Chelsea. Amount: $215,000. Filed May 15.

Iadone, Sandra and Louis R. Iadone, St. Petersburg, Florida. Seller: Toll Northeast V Corp., Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Property: in Fishkill. Amount: $595,000. Filed May 23.

Isanthes LLC, Seattle, Washington. Seller: Richard B. Fahey, Poughkeepsie. Property: 22 Sycamore Drive, Hyde Park. Amount: $173,500. Filed May 23.

Johnson, Samuel K. and Kyra L. Johnson, Mount Vernon. Seller: Grove Home Construction LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: in LaGrange. Amount: $506,500. Filed May 16.

Lewicki, Robert and Maureen Falvey, Chappaqua. Seller: 25 Old Farm Road Development LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Red Hook. Amount: $85,000. Filed May 24.

Malik, Kanwarjeet, Newark, New Jersey. Seller: Kk2021 Holdings Inc., Poughkeepsie. Property: 187N Grand Ave., Poughkeepsie. Amount: $350,000. Filed May 15.

Martucci Realty Corp., Wappingers Falls. Seller: Kennedy Deborah, East Durham. Property: 1 Brown Ave., Poughkeepsie. Amount: $175,000. Filed May 25.

Miranda, Catherine R. and Philip Chan, Elmsford. Seller: Brimstone North Corp, Patterson. Property: 18 Rodina Drive, Pawling. Amount: $585,000. Filed May 15.

Odonnell Residential Construction Inc., Hopewell Junction. Seller: Tague Charles F. Jr., Millsboro, Delaware. Property: 133 Vassal Road, Poughkeepsie. Amount: $100,000. Filed May 23.

Rodriguez, Luis, Poughkeepsie. Seller: US Bank National Trust, Dallas, Texas. Property: 10 Van Siclen Drive, Poughkeepsie. Amount: $315,000. Filed May 24.

Schlanger, Steven and Alison Schlanger, Port Washington. Seller: 25 Old Farm Road Development LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Red Hook. Amount: $85,000. Filed May 22.

Smith, Regina M. and Chad G. Lewin, New York. Seller: Grove Home Construction LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: in LaGrange. Amount: $564,000. Filed May 23.

US Bank National Trust Association, St. Paul, Minnesota. Seller: Lester M. Szmigiel, Pleasant Valley. Property: 16 Shunpike, Clinton Corners. Amount: $358,500. Filed May 24.

Velocity House Buyers LLC, Monroe. Seller: Edward Schaeffer, Poughkeepsie. Property: 52 Robin Road, Poughkeepsie. Amount: $221,000. Filed May 16.

VMG Properties LLC, Wappingers Falls. Seller: S&B Properties Inc., VMG Properties LLC, Property: 115 New Hackensack Road, Wappinger Falls. Amount: $385,000. Filed May 23.

Williams, Joan E., LaGrangeville. Seller: Parkour Properties LLC, Hopewell Junction. Property: 21 Alden Terrace, Millbrook. Amount: $365,000. Filed May 18.

Windwood Properties LLC, New Windsor. Seller: Gerald P. McCrudden, Fishkill. Property: in Fishkill. Amount: $416,500. Filed May 16.

JUDGMENTS

Accurso, Dominick, Brewster. $2,194 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed May 19.

Acuna, Pamela and Maximiliano Mendez, Newburgh. $5,100 in favor of Newburgh SHG 28 LLC, Newburgh. Filed May 22.

Amilivia, Kenny, Port Jervis. $16,500 in favor of Wardach Anna, Middletown. Filed May 18.

Aquilino, Jeffrey, Brewster. $10,950 in favor of Alex Minder, San Jose, California. Filed May 9.

Ashley, Robert and Dunrite Construction II Corp., Mahopac. $25,006 in favor of Action Fuel Oil Corp., Mahopac Falls. Filed May 11.

Bello, Charles J., Carmel. $8,982 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed May 5.

Bien, Amber, Middletown. $7,032 in favor of Citibank, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed May 23.

Bradbury, Patrick, Tuxedo Park. $172,625 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah, Filed May 26.

Bradby, Douglas, Pleasant Valley. $42,217 in favor of Huff Jessica, New Windsor. Filed May 22.

Bunora, James R., Walden. $8,338 in favor of Credit Acceptance Corp., Southfield, Michigan. Filed May 19.

Caposella, Mark, Brewster. $6,600 in favor of David Stavola, Yorktown Heights. Filed May 9.

Carley, James A., Mahopac. $6,642 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed May 5.

Carley, James A., Mahopac. $5,720 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed May 5.

Carley, James, Mahopac. $2,788 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed May 5.

Carson, Zarac, Pine Bush. $5,220 in favor of Bank of America, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed May 25.

Castro & Sons Acquisitions LLC, et al, Newburgh. $38,528 in favor of Trinity Advance LLC, Dover, Delaware. Filed May 19.

Chach, Anthony J., Mahopac. $5,481 in favor of Capital One NA, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed May 4.

Colasurdo, Christine, Garrison. $3,126 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed May 19.

Conde, Jackie, et al, Middletown. $1,110 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed May 23.

Conde, Jackie, et al, Middletown. $2,969 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed May 23.

Correa, Yulissa, Brewster. $20,025 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed May 5.

Cotters, Cheryl A., Mahopac. $8,032 in favor of Ford Motor Credit Company LLC, Dearborn, Michigan. Filed May 16.

Curtis, Candy, New Windsor. $18,353 in favor of Christopher DiLeo, Brewster. Filed May 19.

Defazio, Stephen J., Brewster. $1,045 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Bethel, Connecticut. Filed May 26.

Dembek, Heather, Port Jervis. $1,021 in favor of Capital One Bank, Richmond, Virginia. Filed May 25.

DePalma, Richard M. Jr., Carmel. $5,225 in favor of Bank of America NA, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed May 26.

Destefano, Andrew, Patterson. $4,303 in favor of Citibank NA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed May 19.

Deyo, Clare M., Carmel. $4,887 in favor of Wells Fargo Bank NA, West Des Moines, Iowa.

Filed May 1.

Diaz, Anthony, Middletown. $12,280 in favor of Credit Acceptance Corp., Southfield, Michigan. Filed May 22.

Edwards, Andre, Highland Mills. $1,409 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California. Filed May 25.

Fisher, David J., Cold Spring. $14,746 in favor of Crown Asset Management LLC, Duluth, Georgia. Filed May 25.

Foster, David A., et al, Newburgh. $3,400 in favor of Juda Schwartz, Monroe. Filed May 22.

Frontera, Anthony and Antonios Cupcake Factory Inc., Newburgh. $18,169 in favor of 145 Windsor Highway LLC, Newburgh. Filed May 23.

Galvin, William, Middletown. $4,504 in favor of CVI Loan Trust I, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed May 22.

Giorgio, Brittany, Poughkeepsie. $1,662 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed May 12.

Gjelaj, Vasel, Mahopac. $3,253 in favor of Ford Motor Credit Company LLC, Dearborn, Michigan. Filed May 16.

Gonzalez, Angel R., Putnam Valley. $2,383 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Filed May 1.

Green, Garfield, Florida. $12,198 in favor of Glenview Hills HOA Inc, Wallkill. Filed May 18.

Guevara, Luis, Newburgh. $1,901 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed May 24.

Hall, Tania Andrea, Middletown. $3,936 in favor of Nazeel Muslim, Middletown. Filed May 22.

Henriquez, Carlos, Middletown. $11,302 in favor of Capital One, Richmond, Virginia. Filed May 25.

Ifafore, Waidi, Middletown. $2,452 in favor of Montefiore Saint Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh. Filed May 23.

Jacobowitz, Menachem, Monroe. $3,281 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed May 25.

Jones, Michael C., Clinton, South Carolina. $10,800 in favor of Laurie A. Jones, Woodbridge, Virginia. Filed May 22.

Knapp, Stephanie, Middletown. $2,797 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC and Synchrony Bank, Valhalla. Filed May 22.

Kukaj, Arijeta, Tuxedo Park.

$1,611 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed May 24.

Lake, Arianne, Newburgh.

$27,709 in favor of Hudson Valley Care Partners LLC, et al, Highland. Filed May 25.

Lewis, Kristen, et al, Yonkers. $54,702 in favor of SKMF HOE Management LLC, Monroe. Filed May 25.

Louey, Chad B., Chester. $4,110 in favor of Hope C. Thorpe, Walden. Filed May 22.

Lugo, Edgar, Goshen. $65,223 in favor of Milky Way II LLC, Miami Beach, Florida. Filed May 24.

Lupton, John, Staten Island.

$26,756,751 in favor of John McMillen, Brewster. Filed May 10.

Marineau, Michaela, Carmel.

$2,618 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Filed May 1.

Matos, Reinaldo, Newburgh.

$4,528 in favor of Capital One, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed May 18.

Mcindoe, Debra, Carmel.

$5,419 in favor of Capital One National Association, McLean, Virginia. Filed May 3.

Mclaughlin, Donald T., Monroe. $11,156 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed May 24.

McNeill, John, Brewster. $9,868 in favor of Drake Loeb PLLC, New Windsor. Filed May 3.

Mejia, Michael, Newburgh. $3,881 in favor of Capital One, Richmond, Virginia. Filed May 25.

Micewicz, Kim Eunsol and Eunsol Kim Micewicz, Patterson. $5,709 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed May 5.

Facts & Figures

Michael, Kimberly Alexae, Putnam Valley. $4,711 in favor of Bank of America NA, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed May 4.

Miller, Paul K., Monroe. $10,853 in favor of Capital One, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed May 19.

Milohnic, Steven, Naples, Florida. $489,607 in favor of Diane Milohnic, Hopewell Junction. Filed May 10.

Mongrella, Mark, Port Jervis. $2,323 in favor of Nemerofsky Plastic Surgery Corp., Denville, New Jersey. Filed May 25.

Obrien, Sean Stephen M., Seaford, Delaware. $18,049 in favor of TEG Federal Credit Union, Poughkeepsie. Filed May 25.

Oliveira, Ana, Mahopac. $1,623 in favor of Petro Inc. and Burke Heat, Woodbury. Filed May 5. Pettigrew, Julius Jr., New York. $3,574 in favor of Renee A. Strickland, Middletown. Filed May 22.

Progressive American Inurance Co., Los Angeles, California. $5,010 in favor of Geico General Insurance Co. and Denis Lunique, Woodbury. Filed May 25.

Ramirez, Juan C., Patterson. $2,607 in favor of Capital One NA, Richmond, Virginia. Filed May 15.

Ramirez, Juan C., Patterson. $4,122 in favor of Capital One NA, Richmond, Virginia. Filed May 15.

Ramsey, Kelli, Newburgh. $25,000 in favor of Brooklyn on The Hudson LLC, Newburgh. Filed May 23.

Reyes, Nubia, Mahopac. $4,075 in favor of Capital One NA, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed May 4. Rodgers, Christine L., et al, Carmel. $14,275 in favor of Jonsts Properties LLC, Carmel. Filed May 23.

Rodriguez, Juan, Middletown. $1,497 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc,, San Diego, California. Filed May 23.

Rokitko, Helen, Middletown. $1,416 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed May 22.

Rydell, Kathleen A., Warwick. $9,338 in favor of Citibank, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed May 23.

S&L Health Spa Inc., Harriman. $194,255 in favor of Emilie Nasca, Island Park. Filed May 24.

Santana, Carmelo, Mahopac. $9,690 in favor of Capital One NA, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed May 25.

Saquinaula, Carlos, Cold Spring. $6,848 in favor of Wells Fargo Bank NA, West Des Moines, Iowa. Filed May 17.

Scro, Frank, Brooklyn. $40,679 in favor of Kantrowitz Goldhamer & Graifman PC, Montvale, New Jersey. Filed May 24.

Scro, Frank, Brooklyn. $151,237 in favor of Donna M. Scro, College Point. Filed May 24. Sharfman, Myra, Warwick. $2,987 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed May 23.

Smith, Calvin L. Jr., Port Jervis. $15,333 in favor of Amanada Perez Sukennikoff, Port Jervis. Filed May 22.

Stevenson, Kush, Middletown. $12,818 in favor of Heritage Financial Credit Union, Middletown. Filed May 25.

Swarton, Raquel, Harriman. $2,950 in favor of Brookside Gardens Associates LLC, Highland Mills. Filed May 19.

Takemori, Tensho Noah, Warwick. $6,649 in favor of Bank of America, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed May 19.

Timmins, Lisa, Mahopac. $6,391 in favor of 910 S. Lake Blvd LLC, Briarcliff Manor. Filed May 23.

Torres, Jessica, Newburgh. $6,000 in favor of Vincent Crisci, Newburgh. Filed May 25.

Travelers Property Casualty Co of America, Buffalo. $9,276 in favor of Geico General Insurance Co. and Amit Shashank, Woodbury. Filed May 26.

Trimlett, Diane, Warwick. $2,507 in favor of Oradell Animal Hospital, Paramus, New Jersey. Filed May 19.

Vangorden, Daniel, Middletown. $1,420 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed May 22.

Vazquez, Rivera Jose L., Middletown. $5,000 in favor of Ines Torijano, Middletown. Filed May 23.

Vurchio, Phillip, Montgomery. $4,429 in favor of Lakeside at Montgomery HOA Inc., Red Hook. Filed May 19.

Waldbaum, Louis, Mahopac. $3,479 in favor of Synchrony Bank, Draper, Utah. Filed May 17.

Walsh, Damien, Putnam Valley. $10,328 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Filed May 24.

Walter, Peter J., Jonesborough, Tennessee. $12,891 in favor of Allison J. Pikul, Florida. Filed May 22.

Wright, James H. and Kathleen Wright, Port Jervis. $21,121 in favor of Park Manor Acquisition III LLC and Middletown Park Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Middletown. Filed May 26.

Zamrzla, Miroslav, Mahopac. $5,375 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah, Filed May 10.

MECHANIC’S LIENS

211 Equities LLC, as owner. $312,754 in favor of 5 L Enterprises Inc. Property: 1089 Route 211E, Wallkill. Filed May 30.

Continental Group Holdings LLC, as owner. $13,337 in favor of Precision Painter Plus Inc. Property: 160 Route 303, West Nyack. Filed May 31.

Kinan, Mutaz and Angelia Kinan. as owner. $250,715 in favor of JSJ Remodeling LLC.

Property: 30 Thistle Lane, East Fishkill. Filed May 30.

NEW BUSINESSES

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

Partnerships

Davis Painting, 20 Anderson Place, Monroe 10950. c/o Jose Jeremias Lainez and Ramos Mery Yaneth Munoz. Filed May 31.

Sole

Proprietorships

Academy Livery Academy Taxi, 38A Lake St., Highland Falls 10928. c/o Charlton D. Ellis. Filed May 31.

Austins Power Wash, 327 Rakov Road, Maybrook 12543. c/o Adrian Austin Cifuentes. Filed May 31.

BT GT & Family Halal Take Out Restaurant, 201 South St., Newburgh 12550. c/o Gloria D. Adams. Filed May 26.

Classic Comics Art, 544 E. Main St., No. 41, Middletown 10940. c/o Orlando Cruz. Filed May 26.

Crystal Cleaners, 24 Lake St., Apt. 25, Monroe 10950. c/o Armando Rodriguez Munoz. Filed May 30.

J&E Painting Service, 76 Robinson Ave., No. 1, Newburgh 12550. c/o Johnathan Mantilla Sanchez. Filed May 30.

Strandz, 88 Dunning Road, Suite 227, Middletown 10940. c/o Jennifer L. Champion. Filed May 30.

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BUILDING PERMITS

Commercial

Advanced Window Systems LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Oro Duhov and Lucy Garzon.

Install windows, siding and a glass door at 123 Old Belden Hill Road, No.17, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $14,300. Filed April 25.

APH 15 South Street LLC, Norwalk, contractor for APH 15 South Street LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 15 South St., No. 2A, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed April 25.

Banton Construction Co., Bradford Signor, Norwalk, contractor for Norwalk Transit District. Construct an addition to the Norwalk Transit District at 275 Wilson Ave., Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $11,975,544. Filed April 25.

Imhoff Jr., John W., Norwalk, contractor for John W. Imhoff Jr. Perform replacement alterations at 25 Perry Ave., Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed April 28.

Pools by Jorge LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Leni Pulgarin Lopera. Build an in-ground pool with spa at 136 W. Rocks Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed April 25.

Pustola & Associates LLC, Norwalk, contractor for 32 Knight Street Property LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 32 Knight St., Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $6,400,000. Filed April 25.

The Property Group, Norwalk, contractor for Andrew M. McClory. Repair water damage and replace cabinets at 25 Cottage St., Unit 208, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $27,000. Filed April 28.

Facts & Figures

Residential

Best Way Siding & Roofing LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Old Cedar LLC. Remove old shingles and install new shingles at 191 W. Norwalk Road, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $26,031. Filed April 27.

Canales, Juan, Norwalk, contractor for Roderick Johnson. Renovate kitchen and install one above-ground propane tank at 40 Roton Ave., Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed April 27.

Genovese, Stephan A., Norwalk, contractor for Philip F. Caragine Jr. Install a generator at back of a single-family residence at 15 Karen Drive, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed April 27.

Gunner LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Simplify Real Estate Management LLC. Replace roof, siding and gutters at 3 Caddy Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $34,384. Filed April 28.

Iannone, Franco, Norwalk, contractor for Franco Iannone. Add a home office, bath and gym to the second floor of 7 Hawkins Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed April 26.

In2Blue Design LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Raymond Vento. Install a vinyl pool and deck at 10 Redcoat Road, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed April 27.

Integrity Home Services LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Richard D. Foldeak. Remove asphalt shingles and install new shingles at 56 Myrtle Street Extension, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $16,645. Filed April 27.

JB Construction Concepts LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Virginia Guilfoyle. Construct an addition at rear of a two-family residence at 11 Quintard Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $175,000. Filed April 25.

ON THE RECORD

Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Christie Macaluso. Remove and replace siding with insulated vinyl at 5 Kendall Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $18,731. Filed April 27.

Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Carlos and Sylvia L. Garcia. Remove and replace siding with insulated vinyl at 12 Barnum Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $28,454. Filed April 27.

Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Bradford E. and Meryl Siff. Remove and replace roof at 71 Cranbury Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $36,354. Filed April 27.

Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Cynthia Stramandinoli. Remove and replace roof at 30 Mohawk Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $30,654. Filed April 27.

Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Elizabeth Schaefer-Wicke. Remove and replace roof at 41 Lakeview Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $26,569. Filed April 27.

Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Khalid Abdullah. Remove and replace 12 windows at 19 Woodlawn Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $14,492. Filed April 27.

Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Robert L. and Esther M. Depelteau. Remove and replace roof at 26 Cornwall Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $26,014. Filed April 27.

Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Shantel Johnson. Remove and replace 12 windows at 54 Glasser St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $13,682. Filed April 27.

Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Maria A. Formanek. Remove and replace 11 windows at 5 Mary Austin Place, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $13,379. Filed April 27.

Sunpower Systems Corp., Richmond, California, contractor for Prajal P. Sutaria and Kapadiya Minal. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 76 Knox Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $16,940. Filed April 10.

Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for Michael A. White. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 362 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $33,865. Filed April 5.

Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for Sanjiv P. Maliakal and Nika A. Skvir-Maliakal. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 68 Idlewood Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $21,753. Filed April 5.

Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for Adam and Sasha Freidman. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 137 Hunting Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $81,511. Filed April 5.

Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for Donikena Rajamouli and Kavitha Kumari Barla. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 39 River Hill Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $37,776. Filed April 17.

Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for Michael R. Difate. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 64 W. Hill Circle, Stamford. Estimated cost: $48,304. Filed April 19.

Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for Alina Y. and Glocio Morales. Remove, reroof and install roof-mounted solar panels at 1 Carroll St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,078. Filed April 26.

Super K Electric LLC, Stamford, contractor for Bruce A. Friedlander and Barbara T. Spielvogel. Install a Generac air-cooled generator to existing propane tanks at 434 Hunting Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,350. Filed April 21.

Thalheim, Peter, Stamford, contractor for Peter Thalheim. Alter single-family dwelling by adding a dormer over the existing garage, a new deck supported directly on grade, renovating kitchen and removing the demising partition between kitchen and existing bedroom to create an open family room at 87 Bartina Lane, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed April 21.

The Greyrock Companies LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Frap LLC. Construct a superstructure for a single unit of elderly housing at 40 Fullin Road, Unit 23, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $382,000. Filed April 25.

The Greyrock Companies LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Frap LLC. Construct a superstructure for two-family senior units at 40 Fullin Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $770,000. Filed April 25.

The Greyrock Companies LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Frap LLC. Construct a superstructure for a two-family senior unit at 40 Fullin Road, Units 26/27, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $770,000. Filed April 25.

Trinity Solar Inc., Cheshire, contractor for Steven and Lynn Helferich. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 15 Walnut Ridge Court, Stamford. Estimated cost: $58,000. Filed April 5.

Trinity Solar Inc., Cheshire, contractor for Mekhail Akram. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 61 Lincoln Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,500. Filed April 12.

Trinity Solar Inc., Cheshire, contractor for Jay Blake and Holly C. Fuchtman. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 20 Glendale Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed April 21.

Trinity Solar Inc., Cheshire, contractor for James J. and Colleen A. Henkel. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 74 Weed Hill Ave., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $22,000. Filed April 27.

Trinity Solar Inc., Cheshire, contractor for William M. and Robyn A. Fleming. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 215 Knickerbocker Ave., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $49,000. Filed April 27.

Twp Home LLC, Stamford, contractor for Hilary B. Shapiro. Resurface existing deck using new composite decking boards and new white vinyl railing at 95 Intervale Road, Unit 10, Stamford. Estimated cost: $22,788. Filed April 27.

Valenzano, Christopher, Stamford, contractor for Gina Tramontano. Perform replacement alterations at 287 Glenbrook Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $8,325. Filed April 20.

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Mustafa, Jesus, Norwalk, contractor for Jesus Mustafa. Construct a superstructure for a two-story addition and deck at a single-family residence at 35 County St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed April 27.

PK Contracting Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Hugh and Cheryl R. Hallinan. Renovate bathroom and kitchen at 195 W. Norwalk Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $82,148. Filed April 25.

Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Derek and Susan Uhlman. Remove and replace 14 windows at 42 Bartlett Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $16,370. Filed April 27.

Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Travis W. Dickenson. Remove and replace roof at 20 Frances Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,760. Filed April 27.

Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for John J. Devine. Remove and replace siding with insulated vinyl at 9 Fullmar Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $42,946. Filed April 27.

Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for James B. Bauguss and Allison K. Carrick. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 95 Chestnut Hill Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $44,764. Filed April 28.

Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for Elena A. Ostrovsky. Remove and reroof 16 Saxon Court, Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,698. Filed April 24.

Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for Lee Paul Yen and Karen Wang. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 22 Hubbard Court, Stamford. Estimated cost: $35,531. Filed April 28.

The Greyrock Companies LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Frap LLC. Construct a superstructure for a two-family senior unit at 40 Fullin Road, Units 30/31, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $770,000. Filed April 25.

Trademarc Construction Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Rowayton Holdings LLC. Construct a superstructure for a two and ½-story residence at 77 Witch Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $650,000. Filed April 25.

Tradematrix Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Douglas E. and Ulrike Bell. Remove old siding and replace three new windows at 130 Ponus Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $22,000. Filed April 27.

Vanveen, Edward, Stamford, contractor for Antoinette Lavecchia. Perform replacement alterations at 65 Glenbrook Road, Unit 10A, Stamford. Estimated cost: $52,000. Filed April 17.

Venture Home Solar LLC, Southington, contractor for Michael A. White. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 436 Hope St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $16,999. Filed April 4.

Vinylume Inc, Norwalk, contractor for Michael Kinney. Remove asphalt shingles and install new shingles with all applicable under alignments and accessories at 16 Newtown Terrace, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $30,220. Filed April 26.

Vinylume Inc., Stamford, contractor for Donna Marie Vivona. Reroof 29 Golf View Circle, Stamford. Estimated cost: $22,320. Filed April 25.

WC Carrera Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Richard F. and Carolina Turcios. Construct a retaining wall at 3 Hollow Oak Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed April 5.

WC Carrera Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for David R. and Jennifer L. Forrler. Construct a retaining wall at 17 Hollow Oak Lane, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed April 6.

Westview Electric LLC, Guilford, contractor for Anthony E. Lombardo. Remodel kitchen at 5 Hundley Court, Unit 1A, Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed April 28.

COURT CASES

Bridgeport Superior Court

Amazon.com Services LLC, et al, Hartford. Filed by Jessica Genest, Monroe. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Ment Law Group PC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff suffered damage to her property due to the negligence of the defendants who pulled onto her property to deliver a package. After delivering the package the defendants drove down the plaintiff’s driveway and onto her lawn colliding with the swimming pool with such great force causing the structural integrity of the pool to be compromised and a large amount of pool water to flow out and flood the surrounding landscape. 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-236123162-S. Filed April 13.

Benincasa, Silvia, et al, Norwalk. Filed by Franchesca Hernandez, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Millman & Millman, Westport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damage 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-236123277-S. Filed April 18.

Gampei, Debra L., et al, Stratford. Filed by Johan B. Plaza, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Balzano & Tropiano PC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damage 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-23-6123506-S. Filed April 25.

Styles, Jessica, et al, Branford.

Filed by Evance Esprit, Seymour. Plaintiff’s attorney: Renehan & Rossetti LLP, Waterbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damage 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-236123339-S. Filed April 20.

YLT Wholesale Inc., Cucamonga, California. Filed by City Capital New York LLC, Windsor. Plaintiff’s attorney: Greene Law PC, Farmington. Action: The plaintiff entered into an agreement with the defendant which agreed to sell, assign and transfer future receivables, plus default fees. To secure the obligations of the Agreement the defendant executed and delivered to the plaintiff the Agreement and a Security Agreement and Guaranty of Payment wherein he guaranteed the payment and performance by the defendants under the terms of the Agreement. The plaintiff is the holder and owner of the Agreement and Guaranty and is the party entitled to collect the debt due thereunder. The defendant failed, neglected or refused to pay as required under the Agreement. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages of more than $15,000, exclusive of

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interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-236123248-S. Filed April 17.

Danbury Superior Court

Amaral, Daniel, Newtown.

Filed by Barbara Weiss, Newtown. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff was lawfully on the front exterior landing of the premises controlled by the defendant when she was caused to fall due to the defective condition of the step, thereby causing her to suffer the injuries and losses. 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-236045249-S. Filed Feb. 2.

Myers, Michael P., et al, Brookfield. Filed by Sabrina Pires Coito, Brookfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damage 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-236045375-S. Filed Feb. 15.

Old Dominion Insurance Co., et al, Hartford. Filed by Amandio P. Martins, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by another driver and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The driver did not have sufficient automobile insurance to fairly compensate the plaintiff so an instant claim for underinsured motorist coverage benefits against the defendant was filed. The defendant was notified and has failed to compensate the plaintiff fairly. 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-23-6045668-S. Filed March 20.

Parris, Micah, et al, Brookfield. Filed by Autumn Lahood, Brookfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damage 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-236045528-S. Filed March 3.

Stamford Superior Court

Dirusso Corporate Counsel LLC, et al, New Canaan. Filed by Uncommongood Inc., Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Green & Sklarz LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff suffered legal malpractice by the defendants who allegedly violated their professional obligations to the plaintiff. 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-236060595-S. Filed March 31.

Malone Holding NYC LLC, Hartford. Filed by Charles F. Mahood II, Riverside. Plaintiff’s attorney: Philip Russell LLC, Cos Cob. Action: The plaintiff was a patron at the defendant’s premises when he was allegedly caused to fall due to an oily substance on the floor. 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-236060608-S. Filed March 31.

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk Inc., et al, Norwalk. Filed by Cassandra Ellis, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Berkowitz and Hanna LLC, Shelton. Action: The plaintiff was lawfully on the defendants’ premises when she was caused to fall and to sustain injuries and other losses because of the raised and sloped temporary flooring. 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-236060593-S. Filed March 30.

The Spread Greenwich LLC, et al, Norwalk. Filed by Fairstone Properties LLC, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Samuel D. Bush, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff entered a written commercial lease with the defendants, which allegedly have breached their obligations under the lease and failed to pay rent. 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. FST-CV-236060554-S. Filed March 28.

DEEDS

Commercial

14 Gray Oak Lane LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Katherine Peachway and Joshua Dienstag, New York, New York. Property: 14 Gray Oaks Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $3,200,000. Filed May 16.

248 Roundhill Road LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Shirley M. Sontheimer, Greenwich.

Property: 248 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3,500,000. Filed May 15.

292 Stanwich Road LLC, Bonita Springs, Florida. Seller: Joseph Angland and Ida Angland, Greenwich. Property: 292 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2,150,000. Filed May 17.

32 Seniors LLC, New York, New York. Seller: Sound Federal Credit Union, Norwalk. Property: 328 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Amount: $1,600,000. Filed May 2.

46 Terrace Avenue LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Caroline B. Cunnane and Rory J. Cunnane, Greenwich. Property: 46 Terrace Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $N/A. Filed May 19.

Barria Saint-Jean, Ignacio Andres and Jimena Andrea Castro Godoy, Greenwich. Seller: Elk Homes Partners LP, Rye, New York. Property: 28 Oval Ave., Riverside. Amount: $0. Filed May 18.

Cardinez, Lamar and Italia

Cardinez, Manhasset, New York. Seller: G&T Pond LLC, Stamford. Property: 110 Pond Road, Stamford. Amount: $1,730,000. Filed May 3.

Connors, Aimee and Shawn Connors, Fairfield. Seller: 34 Plum Street LLC, Fairfield. Property: 34 Plum St., Fairfield. Amount: $445,000. Filed May 15.

Creek Holdings LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Thomas F. Ference and Sol Leonor Rodriguez-Ference, Fairfield. Property: 152 Old Dam Road, Fairfield. Amount: $530,000. Filed May 19.

De Freitas Lima, Rodrigo Kede, Greenwich Seller: Vanbrodt Estates LLC, Fairfield. Property: 18 Bramble Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $0. Filed May 16.

Gomez, John, Fairfield. Seller: Connecticut Real Estate Solutions LLC, Fairfield. Property: 492 Ruane St., Fairfield. Amount: $1,620,000. Filed May 17.

Huang, Justin Shin-Jia and Jennifer Tran Ngo, Stamford. Seller: 775 Atlantic Street LLC, Riverside. Property: 58 Maryanne Lane, Stamford.

Amount: $805,000. Filed May 4. Lake Ridge Trust, Greenwich.

Seller: Robert C. Grayson and Penelope K. Grayson, Greenwich. Property: 682 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $4,950,000. Filed May 15.

Smith, Karsten and Siena Smith, Norwalk. Seller: J&S Renovations LLC, Trumbull. Property: 123 Judd St., Fairfield. Amount: $1,037,500. Filed May 18.

Vose, James and Robin Whitney Vose, Fairfield. Seller: 520 Sasco Hill Road LLC, Fairfield. Property: 520 Sasco Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed May 15.

Residential

Andresky, Frederick and Christa Andresky, Westport. Seller: Zachary H. Buzzatto and Alyssa D. Buzzatto, Stamford. Property: 1035 Stillwater Road, Stamford. Amount: $1,400,000. Filed May 3.

Apazidis, George and Athena Apazidis, Norwalk. Seller: Maureen Grimes, Fairfield. Property: 149 Woodside Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $727,000. Filed May 17.

Bickley, John B. and Roberta A. Bickley, Auburn, Massachusetts. Seller: Glenda Mae Bosanko, Stamford. Property: 7 Rockridge Lane, Stamford. Amount: $668,000. Filed May 1.

Broadbery, Michael Mary and Teodoro Angelo San Juan Umali, Greenwich. Seller: Robert J. Rukeyser and Leah S. Rukeyser, Greenwich. Property: 35 Sterling Road, Greenwich. Amount: $N/A.

Filed May 19.

Dann, Kevin, Greenwich. Seller: Sally Foreman-Reed, Greenwich.

Property: 7 Parsonage Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2,605,000.

Filed May 18.

Davison, Bruce, Amawalk, New York. Seller: Daniel Davison and Raphael Davison, Wilton.

Property: 18 Highland Road, Stamford. Amount: $140,000.

Filed May 3.

Dealy, Monica and Daniel Goldman, Greenwich. Seller: Christopher Tarui and Laura Tarui, Greenwich. Property: Mallard Drive, Greenwich.

Amount: $10. Filed May 18.

Delago Fay, Cindy and Kenneth Joseph Delago, Spring Lake, New Jersey. Seller: Helen M. Delago, Old Greenwich.

Property: 126 Shore Road, Old Greenwich. Amount: $N/A. Filed May 15.

Ferroni, Charles J., Austin, Texas. Seller: Andrew B. Papush, Stamford. Property: 180 Colonial Road, Unit B3, Stamford.

Amount: $373,000. Filed May 2.

Fraczkiewicz, Adam and Wioletta Fraczkiewicz, Greenwich. Seller: Charles E. Reid, Greenwich. Property: 5 River St., Greenwich. Amount: $700,000. Filed May 15.

Halilaj, Agim, Forest Hills, New York. Seller: Mahmood Tahir and Fatima Noor, Stamford.

Property: 69 Cove Road, Unit C16, Stamford. Amount: $170,000. Filed May 2.

Huh, Inwha and Rob Kim, Fairfield. Seller: Michael S. Fedak and Kelly A. Fedak, Lake Mary, Florida. Property: 20 Beagling Hill Circle, Fairfield. Amount: $1,800,000. Filed May 17.

Katz, Michael and Ilana Katz, Riverside. Seller: Michael Katz and Ilana Katz, Riverside.

Property: 15 Palmer Terrace, Riverside. Amount: $N/A. Filed May 19.

Liucci, Nicholas, Stamford.

Seller: Marlene Andino, Stamford. Property: 91 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 1124, Stamford. Amount: $285,000. Filed May 2.

Mandlik, Jaya and Prashant Kullal, Stamford. Seller: Scott Vandeweghe and Brinz Vandeweghe, Stamford.

Property: 115 Colonial Road, Unit 58, Stamford. Amount: $770,000.

Filed May 1.

Minasian, Nicolas, Norwalk.

Seller: Gary Bivona and Dawn Bivona, Stamford. Property: 130 Summer St., Unit 2A, Stamford.

Amount: $235,000. Filed May 2.

Montour, Nancy, Stamford.

Seller: Angela Orr, Stamford.

Property: 1 Southfield Ave., Unit 307, Stamford.

Amount:

$236,872. Filed May 2.

Nafde, Anand and Lalita

Nafde, Stamford. Seller: Harvey A. Walzer and Phyllis M. Walzer, Stamford. Property: 262 Westwood Road, Stamford.

Amount: $976,000. Filed May 2.

Perrin, Frederic, Stamford.

Seller: Sanja Lezaja and Mark Lezaja, Stamford. Property: 91 White Oak Lane, Stamford.

Amount: $10. Filed May 1.

Piatnik, Joey and Briana Cefaloni, Bethel. Seller: Regina J. Moussati and Hovannes G. Moussati, Stamford. Property: 11 Radio Place, Unit 11, Stamford.

Amount: $475,000. Filed May 1.

Pointdujour, Israel and Adelaide M. Pointdujuor, Stamford. Seller: Brunilda Leshi and Albano Leshi, Stamford.

Property: 102 Courtland Circle, Unit A, Stamford.

Amount: $1. Filed May 3.

Prandi, Michele Lauren and Jamie Spates, Fairfield. Seller: Richard O. Moore III and Jennifer M. Moore, Fairfield. Property: 88 Milton St., Fairfield.

Amount:

$925,000. Filed May 15.

Rieser, Robert E. and Kathleen A. Rieser, Stamford.

Seller: David Mandel and Melissa Mandel, Stamford. Property: 93 Rolling Ridge Road, Stamford.

Amount: $930,000. Filed May 3.

Robinson, Danielle, Stamford.

Seller: David A. Vicente and Melissa Vicente, Stamford.

Property: 425 Sylvan Knoll Road, Stamford. Amount: $280,000.

Filed May 3.

Robinson, John A., Greenwich.

Seller: Mary T. Robinson, Greenwich. Property: 23 Home Place, Greenwich. Amount: $10.

Filed May 18.

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Robinson, Marcus and Danielle Robinson, Stamford.

Seller: Lisa Comunale, RosaMaria DiPreta and Karen Uva, Stamford. Property: 101 Coolidge Ave., Stamford. Amount: $555,000. Filed May 1.

Schmidt, Elmar and Isabelle Schmidt, Brookfield. Seller: Joerg Hoeps and Birgit Hoeps, Greenwich. Property: 11 Somerset Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1,390,000. Filed May 19.

Stenstrom, Kelli and Matthew Schwab, Riverside. Seller: Ernesto Kohn and Barbara Carter Kohn, Riverside. Property: 8 Verona Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed May 16.

Sun, Xiangkun, Darien. Seller: Sean McGeary, Madison. Property: 65 Hope St., 24A, Stamford. Amount: $250,000. Filed May 2.

Tong, James and Paulina C. Zheng, New York, New York. Seller: Rohan Linton and Trudy-Ann Linton, Stamford. Property: 214 Seaside Ave., Unit 4, Stamford. Amount: $677,000. Filed May 2.

Wade, James and Allison Wade, Fairfield. Seller: Ricardo B. Silva and Amelia W. Silva, Fairfield. Property: 245 Rowland Road, Fairfield. Amount: $2,450,000. Filed May 18.

MORTGAGES

Bridgemohansingh, Naresh, Greenwich, by Michelle Hanover. Lender: PNC Bank NA, 222 Delaware Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 34 Cambridge Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $200,000. Filed April 17.

Back Nine LLC, Greenwich, by John F. Slane Jr. Lender: Fieldpoint Private Bank & Trust, 1 Greenwich Plaza, Suite A, Second floor, Greenwich. Property: 2 Martin Dale, Greenwich. Amount: $4,800,000. Filed April 17.

Battinelli, Joseph P., Stamford, by N/A. Lender: First County Bank, 117 Prospect St., Stamford. Property: 62 Mason St., Unit 1S, Greenwich. Amount: $320,000. Filed April 21.

Brown, David R. and Gaylen E. Brown, Fairfield, by Rui Moreira. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 172 Fieldcrest Road, Fairfield. Amount: $100,000. Filed April 17.

Captains Harbor Land Company LLC, Greenwich, by Theresa St. Peter. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 2500 Westfield Drive, First-second floors, Elgin, Illinois. Property: 24 Cherry Tree Lane, Riverside. Amount: $2,500,000. Filed April 21.

Carter, Marianne Starcevic, Fairfield, by Meghan E. Alfen. Lender: Mutual Security Credit Union, 12 Progress Drive, Shelton. Property: 1065 Catamount Road, Fairfield. Amount: $100,000. Filed April 17.

Casale, Melissa N. and Eric A. Hartstein Jr., Stamford, by John C. Polera. Lender: Prosperity Home Mortgage LLC, 14501 George Carter Way, Suite 300, Chantilly, Virginia. Property: 97 Fifth St., Stamford. Amount: $559,000. Filed April 3.

Cataldo, Salvatore V., Fairfield, by Josie Ponce. Lender: Sikorsky Financial Credit Union, 1000 Oronoque Lane, Stratford. Property: 415 Katona Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $125,000. Filed April 12.

Cerquera, Yolian A. and Liliana Pulido-Cerquera, Stamford, by Brooke Cavaliero. Lender: NexBank, 2515 McKinney Ave., Dallas, Texas. Property: 16 Houston Terrace, No. 7, Stamford. Amount: $308,750. Filed April 3.

Connor, Colleen H. and Brian P. Kelahan, Fairfield, by Barbara C. Friedman. Lender: GE Employees FCU, 265 Sub Way, Milford. Property: 538 Stratfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $450,000. Filed April 12.

Conte, Silverio and Nadia Conte, Cos Cob, by Susan M. Ford. Lender: Valley National Bank, 1720 Route 23 North, Wayne, New Jersey. Property: 72 Gregory Road, Cos Cob. Amount: $1,200,000. Filed April 18.

Damico, Richard and Kelli Connors, Amagansett, New York, by Michael P. Murray Lender: US Bank NA, 4801 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 1579 Cross Highway, Fairfield. Amount: $1,896,000. Filed April 12.

Dawson, Alyssa Harvey and Christopher M. Dawson, Stamford, by Scott Rogalski. Lender: Bank of America NA, 101 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 1 Hillsbury Lane, Stamford. Amount: $595,000. Filed April 3.

Degroat, Sean E., Fairfield, by Antonio Faretta. Lender: Spring EQ LLC, P.O. Box 2026, Flint, Michigan. Property: 19 Meadowcroft Road, Fairfield.

Amount: $239,000. Filed April 12.

Dunleavy, Mary P., Fairfield, by Mariah Candice Purifoy. Lender: TD Bank NA, 2035 Limestone Road, Wilmington, Delaware.

Property: 46 Judd St., Fairfield.

Amount: $40,000. Filed April 14.

Forlini, Sergio L. and Kristen M. Forlini, Greenwich, by Tiago A. David. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 100 Perkins Road, Greenwich.

Amount: $431,600. Filed April 20.

Fulton, John A. and Brigita Veisbergs Fulton, Stamford, by Ricky M. Capozza. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, 2160 Superior Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Property: 316 Haviland Road, Stamford. Amount: $600,000. Filed April 3.

Ghilardi, Luigi, Greenwich, by Jonathan J. Martin. Lender: Rowy Two LLC, 6043 Maspeth Ave., Maspeth, New York. Property: 35 Bonwit Road, Riverside. Amount: $363,417. Filed April 17.

Gjuraj, Zef, Stamford, by Mark Sank. Lender: Provident Funding Associates LP, 1235 N. Dutton Ave., Suite A, Santa Rosa, California. Property: 27 Lumanor Drive, Stamford. Amount: $580,000. Filed April 4.

Greco, Jeffrey and Rita Greco, Greenwich, by Emily M. Newcamp. Lender: The First Bank of Greenwich, 444 E. Putnam Ave., Cos Cob. Property: 40 Gregory Road, Cos Cob. Amount: $500,000. Filed April 19.

Grossman, Steven and Dawna

Grossman, Fairfield, by Douglas Seltzer. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 5381 Congress St., Fairfield. Amount: $850,000. Filed April 17.

Hernandez Vargas, Yoni, Stamford, by David H. Dworski. Lender: Warshaw Capital LLC, 2777 Summer St., Suite 306, Stamford. Property: 12 Alton Place, Fairfield. Amount: $522,000. Filed April 17.

Hoffman, Adam and Jessica Hoffman, Greenwich, by Cynthia M. Salemme-Riccio.

Lender: State Department Federal Credit Union, 1630 King St., Alexandria, Virginia. Property: 20 Licata Terrace, Cos Cob. Amount: $500,000. Filed April 17.

Hoffmeister, Malcolm W. and Joyce Hoffmeister, Greenwich, by Olive Cassandra Dexton. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, 220 Main St., Danbury. Property: 52 Moshier St., Greenwich. Amount: $100,000. Filed April 20.

Innaimo, Mark A. and Susa Innaimo, Fairfield, by Zionyamarquize Q. Bohannon. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 218 Middlebrook Drive, Fairfield.

Amount: $60,000. Filed April 14.

Islam, Parul, Stamford, by Antoinette R. Kaine. Lender: Meadowbrook Financial Mortgage Bankers Corp, 1600 Stewart Ave., Suite 701, Westbury, New York. Property: 284 Greenwich Ave., Stamford.

Amount: $549,857. Filed April 3.

Kononenko, Julia and Victoria Kononenko, Greenwich, by Eileen M. Pate. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 3 Putnam Hill, 1D, Greenwich.

Amount: $189,000. Filed April 17.

Kuhl, Parker and Hilary Kuhl, Westport, by Seth L. Cooper. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, 101 N. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Property: 149 Judson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,599,000. Filed April 17.

Leger, Valerie and Frederic Leger, Rye, New York, by Seth J. Armenta. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 45 Greenfield Road, Stamford.

Amount: $500,000. Filed April 3.

McCarthy, Jeffrey D. and Joann B. McCarthy, Riverside, by Stephen J. Schelz. Lender: US Bank NA, 4801 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 10 Field Road, Riverside. Amount: $1,054,000. Filed April 18.

Ngwaro, John and Dana Gathigi, Stamford, by Dorian Arbelaez. Lender: PennyMac Loan Services LLC, 3043 Towsgate Road, Suite 200, Westlake Village, California, Property: 233 Shelter Rock Road, Stamford. Amount: $671,625. Filed April 3.

Nielsen, John Edward and Penny Lynn Nielsen, Fairfield, by Douglas Seltzer. Lender: Navy Federal Credit Union, 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, Virginia. Property: 145 Old Elm Road, Fairfield.

Amount: $185,000. Filed April 14.

O’Donnell, Benjamin J. and Tegan M. Smith, Stamford, by Leah M. Parisi. Lender: William Raveis Mortgage LLC, 7 Trap Falls Road, Shelton. Property: 403 Rowland Road, Fairfield.

Amount: $1,000,000. Filed April 13.

Ong, Gilbert and Min Chung Lee, New York, New York, by Chris Barreto. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island.

Property: 59 Summit Road, Riverside. Amount: $2,560,000. Filed April 18.

Quinn, Morgan Alexia and Jansen P. Van Arsdale, New York, New York, by Lisa Buzgo.

Lender: Leader Bank NA, 864 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, Massachusetts. Property: 1125 Oldfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $500,000. Filed April 17.

Rhazali, Faycal and Lissette Guerra, Stamford, by Carolina Bonaparte. Lender: US Bank NA, 425 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio.

Property: 10 Robinson Drive Stamford. Amount: $115,103. Filed April 3.

Scaturchio, Anthony and Antonetta Scaturchio, Stamford, by John A. Cassone. Lender: Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., 4201 Marsh Lane, Carrollton, Texas.

Property: 16 Columbus Place, Stamford. Amount: $600,000.

Filed April 3.

Seymour, Jeffrey, Fairfield, by Karen Adelsberg. Lender: Citibank NA, 1000 Technology Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri.

Property: 86 Eunice Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $1,230,000.

Filed April 13.

Shavel, Leonard B., et al, Greenwich, by Jeffrey S.

McGregor. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina.

Property: 530 Indian Field Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1,000,000.

Filed April 18.

Spinelli, Andrew Christopher and Mackenzie Spinelli, Fairfield, by Lukas J. Thomas. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, 220 Main St., Danbury.

Property: 180 Stoneleigh Square, Fairfield. Amount: $708,750.

Filed April 17.

Steiner, Veronica and Alec Crivelli, Hampton Bays, New York, by Andrew L Wallach. Lender: US Bank NA, 4801 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 143 Bennett St., Fairfield. Amount: $726,200.

Filed April 17.

Strauss, Eric Joseph, Fairfield, by Andrew L. Wallach. Lender: Neat Loans LLC, 167 Old Post Road, Suite 2, Southport.

Property: 91 Partridge Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $1,279,200.

Filed April 13.

Sultana, Syeda Saima and Shahriar Mustafa, Stamford, by Nathaniel W. Shipp. Lender: FM Home Loans LLC, 2329 Nostrand Ave., Third floor, Brooklyn, New York. Property: 12 Center Terrace, Stamford.

Amount: $650,182. Filed April 3.

Tarui, Christopher and Laura Tarui, Greenwich, by Jeremy E. Kaye. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 41 Will Merry Lane, Greenwich.

Amount: $1,996,000. Filed April 18.

Thompson, Sherika, Trumbull, by Bevon McLean. Lender: Movement Mortgage LLC, 8024 Calvin Hall Road, Indian Land, South Carolina. Property: 18 Willowbrook Court Unit 18, Stamford. Amount: $293,550.

Filed April 3.

Ventrelle, Daniel Michael and Christina Harley Ventrelle, Stamford, by Barbara Trzcinski. Lender: Bank of America NA, 101 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 624 Penfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,500,000. Filed April 13.

Waterbury, James M. and Linda P. Waterbury, Greenwich, by Marlene E. Macauda. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, 101 N. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Property: 230 W. Lyon Farm Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1,386,750. Filed April 17.

Waywell, Bradford and Maria Waywell, Brooklyn, New York, by Heather R. Fusco. Lender: US Bank NA, 4801 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 25 Rustic View Road, Greenwich.

Amount: $2,030,000. Filed April 19.

Facts & Figures

Wible, Jerald L. and Jacquelyn Lamb, Fairfield, by John L. Vecchiolla. Lender: Robert E. Lamb and Amy E. Lamb, 18 N. Waterview Drive, Palm Coast, Florida. Property: 75 Oakwood Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $450,000. Filed April 12.

Xhemajli, Ekrem and Kosovare Abazi, Scarsdale, New York, by Erm K. Flynn. Lender: United Wholesale Mortgage LLC, 585 S. Boulevard East, Pontiac, Michigan.

Property: 32 Arther St., Greenwich. Amount: $880,000. Filed April 17.

NEW BUSINESSES

Anthem, 2 Harbor Point Road South, Stamford 06902, c/o HPPSix LLC. Filed April 19.

Beautiful Aesthetics Medical Spa, 29 High Ridge Road, Suite 304, Stamford 06905, c/o Vanessa Cooley. Filed April 17.

Charter Oak Communities, 22 Clinton Ave., Stamford 06901, c/o Housing Authority, Vincent J. Tufo. Filed April 21.

Cinderella Service, 2 North St., Stamford 06902, c/o Jennifer Carina Chutan Carrera. Filed April 19.

Cleaning Services by Aida, 39 Hubbard Ave., Stamford 06905, c/o Aida Castro. Filed April 21.

Colour Wonder Hair Studio, 44 Commerce Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Adriana Pethtel. Filed April 20.

CRW Coaching, 77 Havemeyer Lane, Unit 310, Stamford 06902, c/o Cindy Wechsler. Filed April 17.

Daniel Kline Hair, 44 Commerce Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Daniel Kline. Filed April 19.

Esthercita Jewelry Supply, 18 Horton St., Stamford 06902, c/o Guillermina E. Agosto. Filed April 24.

Eve And Adam LLC, 37 Belltown Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Ewa Karaskiewicz. Filed April 19.

Garden Of Eat’n, 300 Main St., Stamford 06901, c/o Stamford Sushi LLC. Filed April 21.

GMG Stamford No. 780, 1199

High Ridge Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Global Montello Group Corp. Filed April 14.

Haircuts By R.O., 227 Bedford St., Stamford 06901, c/o Jean R. Maignan. Filed April 14.

Hueflair, 47 Limerick St., First floor, Stamford 06901, c/o 3C Connecticut Color Company LLC. Filed April 21.

John’s Pizza, 162 Grove St., Stamford 06901, c/o John and Noah and Alyssa LLC. Filed April 18.

Laced Dreams, 96 Bedford St., Stamford 06901, c/o The Plug Retail Inc. Filed April 18.

Latin Colors Magazine, 60 Grand Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Rene Soto. Filed April 14.

Latin Colors Magazine, 49 Cedar St., Stamford 06902, c/o Edith Targonski. Filed April 14.

Mino’s Coffe Food Truck, 12 Amherst Court, Stamford 06902, c/o Mino’s Coffe LLC. Filed April 20.

MSG Personal Lines Insurance Agence, 6 Landmark Square, Fourth floor, Stamford 06901, c/o Foundation Risk Partners Corp. Filed April 20.

MSG Risk Management, 6 Landmark Square, Fourth floor, Stamford 06901, c/o Foundation Risk Partners Corp. Filed April 20.

Opus, 900 Pacific St., Stamford 06902, c/o HPP-Three LLC. Filed April 19.

Proper Form, 405 Atlantic St., Unit 15J, Stamford 06901, c/o SJDathletics LLC. Filed April 17.

WWE-Sideplates, 707 Washington Blvd., Sixth floor, Stamford 06901, c/o Restaurant Associates of Connecticut LLC. Filed April 17.

WWE-Smackdown, 707 Washington Blvd., Sixth floor, Stamford 06901, c/o Restaurant Associates of Connecticut LLC. Filed April 17.

Sleepy Hollow AG, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 8/26/2022. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 40 Depeyster St., Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591.

General Purpose #63341

All Ages Occupational Therapy PLLC Filed 9/28/22 Office:

Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to 500 Ellendale Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573

Purpose: Occupational Therapy #63356

Phoenix Maintenance Group LLC. Filed 11/30/22 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY

designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 265 East 66th Street Apt 39D, New York, NY

10065 Purpose: all lawful #63359

Eagle Fitness LLC

Filed 8/5/22 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY

designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 235 Garth Rd E3D, Scarsdale, NY 10583

Purpose: all lawful #63371

515 W 18th Consulting Group LLC Filed 8/8/22

Office: Westchester Co.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 399 Knollwood Rd Ste 318, White Plains, NY 10603 Purpose: all lawful #63372

A & I Salvage LLC

Filed 8/18/22 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 407 Saw Mill River Rd, Yonkers, NY 10701

Purpose: all lawful #63373

426 Chestnut Avenue LLC Filed 9/30/22

Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 2777 Schley Ave Apt 3A, Bronx, NY 10465 Purpose: all lawful #63374

TRG IRVING LLC

Filed 10/11/22 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 146 E 37th St, NY 10016 Purpose: all lawful #63375

North Pearl Manager LLC Filed 10/26/22 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 146 E 37th St, NY 10016 Purpose: all lawful

#63376

OTUNJ LLC. Filed

10/31/22 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 48 Heath Pl, Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706

Purpose: all lawful #63377

HUDSON RIVER INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES LLC. Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/27/2023.

Office: WESTCHESTER County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC.

WARREN L. COHEN 107 LAKE AVENUE, TUCKAHOE, NY, 10707.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose #63396

LEGAL NOTICES

PEEKSKILL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT LLC.

Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/23/2023.

Office: WESTCHESTER

County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC. WARREN

L. COHEN 107 LAKE AVENUE, TUCKAHOE, NY, 10707. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #63397

Randr Realty Group LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/6/2023. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 850 Bronx River Rd., Ste. 16, Box 121, Bronxville, NY 10708.

General Purpose #63399

Notice of formation of Muni Docs (LLC).

Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 03/23/23.

Location: Westchester Cty. Westchester Cty. Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Sec. of State shall, for any lawful purpose, mail a copy of process to the principal business location of: 149 Grand Street, White Plains, NY, 10601, USA. #63405

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF BROTHERS LOGISTICS I, LLC.

Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/04/23. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the limited liability company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Kevin A. Oliveros: 172 N Highland Ave, Ossining, NY, 10562.Purpose: any lawful business activity.

#63409

20 Bonnefoy Place Realty, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 3/29/2023. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 7 Candlewood Rd., Scarsdale, NY 10583.

General Purpose #63410 Balanced Perspectives Psychology PLLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 5/4/2023. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Nicole Eskenasi, 201 South Division St., Peekskill, NY 10566.

Purpose: Psychology #63411

Notice of Formation of iDEAWORX23 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/28/2023. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Daniel Marc Williams, iDEAWORX23 LLC, 78 Devonshire Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804. Purpose: advertising and marketing as well as any lawful related services.

#63412

1907 Barnes LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 11/17/2021. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 212 Lawrence Ave., Mamaroneck, NY 10543. General Purpose #63415

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF K&D ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES

LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/18/23. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the limited liability company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Dylan Lozano: 159 Main St, Ossining, NY, 10562.Purpose: any lawful business activity.

#63416

Eric A. Ross M.D., PLLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 12/21/2022. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 660 White Plains Rd., Ste. 125, Tarrytown, NY 10591. Purpose: Medicine #63417

K C S MECHANICAL LLC

Filed 09/09/22 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 9 Agawam S 2A, Yonkers, NY 10704 Purpose: all lawful #63419

TRG NORTH PEARL LLC

Filed 9/30/22 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 146 E 37th St, New York, NY 10016 Purpose: all lawful #63420

Notice of Formation of JOAT TECNOLOGIES LLC filed with SSNY on 2/14/23.Offc. Loc: NYC. SSNY desig. As agent of the LLC upon whom Process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 120 Erskine Pl., Bronx, NY 10475. #63421

J Tretler Advisory, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 5/17/2023. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 58 Sycamore Rd., Scarsdale, NY 10583. General Purpose #63422

Wakefield Inspection Services LLC Article of origin filed with New York Secretary of state on 5/23/2023. The office is located in Westchester county, NY. Secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against it to Euclysn Ellis 2005 Palmer ave Suite 1104 Larchmont, NY 10538. The LLC primary address is Palmer ave Suite 1104 Larchmont, NY 10538 and may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. #63423

Notice is hereby given that an On premise liquor license, Serial #1355203 has been applied for by Two Cousins Hospitality Corp to sell liquor, beer, wine and cider at retail at an on premises Restaurant. For on premises consumption under the ABC Law at 229 Wolfs Lane, Pelham New York 10803. #63424

BUILDING PRINTS LLC

Filed 6/2/23 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 44 Ashford Ave, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 Purpose: all lawful #63426

PODIUM ATHLETICS LLC

Filed 4/27/23 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 235 Garth Rd, Apt E3D, Scarsdale, NY 10583 Purpose: all lawful #63427

W12 GARAGE LLC

Filed 4/26/23 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 14 Ridgewood Ave, #2, Yonkers, NY 10704 Purpose: all lawful #63428

Eliot Lirr LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 11/15/2022. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 716 S Columbus Ave., Mt. Vernon, NY 10550. General Purpose. #63429

22 The Terrace LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 06/01/2023. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Jason Van Itallie, 685 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. Any lawful activity. #63430

Notice is hereby given that an on-premise liquor license, Serial #TBA has been applied for by One Rare Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a One Rare Steakhouse to sell beer, wine, cider and liquor at retail in a Restaurant. For on premises consumption under the ABC Law at 16 East Parkway Scarsdale NY 10583. AD # 63285.