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RESTAURANTS SEEK FEDERAL FUNDS TO STAY ALIVE; BIDS OFFER SUPPORT AS INDUSTRY IN ‘FREE FALL’ BY PETER KATZ pkatz@westfairinc.com

ith a sharp increase in the number of Covid cases, hospitalizations and deaths nationwide and Congressional action on a new economic stimulus package stalled, the National Restaurant Association described the industry being in “free fall” with 10,000 establishments closing in three months. It called on Congress to promptly pass the $908 billion compromise economic stimulus package that appeared to have solid bipartisan support. Locally, there’s been growing support in Westchester and Fairfield for restaurateurs, including

promotional efforts to help keep them afloat. One effort to help keep restaurants alive is being organized by the White Plains Business Improvement District (BID). The first Downtown White Plains Restaurant Month promotion is scheduled to take place from Jan. 2-31. The BID is providing a web page, flyers and other promotional efforts to induce people to take advantage of special fixed price lunch and dinner specials. “The White Plains BID is doing all we can to help our restaurants during this ongoing pandemic, particularly as they head into the most challenging time of the year,” Brittany Brandwein, executive director of the BID told the

Business Journal. “Another round of federal relief needs to be passed as soon as possible. Every day counts and any support is undoubtedly necessary for thousands of restaurants throughout the country.” Restaurant month in White Plains follows another BID promotion, the Covid-19 Assistance Program, known as BIDCAP. Designed to help support the survival of small businesses in the city’s downtown, the program encourages shoppers to buy gift cards from local merchants, including restaurants. BIDCAP lets consumers to buy the gift cards valued at up to $200 at half price at participating business» FORK OVER

Panelists upbeat about CT rebound barring any debilitating aftereffects

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aving dealt with the Covid-19 pandemic better than most states — at least so far — Connecticut is poised to rebound and become stronger than ever if certain conditions are met. That was the main theme of the Construction Institute’s annual Fairfield County Economic Forum, held virtually this year on Dec. 3. Panelists from the banking, brokering, development and construction fields agreed that the Covidcaused migration from New York to Fairfield County has been a net positive — though they warned that significant challenges remain.

Thanks to that migration, “There are segments of the real estate industry that are doing very well,” said People’s United Bank Executive Vice President Marjan Murray, “including industrial and self-storage. Multifamily has been stable, and single-family has been on fire.” Murray also credited the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) with helping to stabilize the nation’s economy. “It was very effective — they basically put a floor under the economy,” she said. The Bridgeport-based bank processed 18,500 PPP loans totaling $2.6 billion, Murray said. Another, muchhoped-for coronavirus relief

bill — a $908 billion package was reportedly in the works on Dec. 7 — from the federal government would greatly help small businesses that are still hurting, she said. That point was echoed by Randy Salvatore, founder and CEO of RMS Cos. in Stamford. Although his company operates five boutique hotels, such businesses in general are in serious peril, as are the companies that service them. “We don’t need high occupancy (at RMS’ hotels to survive),” Salvatore said. “But it’s very different for the restaurants that service those types of places. A lot of people don’t want to eat indoors, and you have capacity concerns.” » OPTIMISM

Initiative focuses on commercial property owners to grow Connecticut’s electric vehicle market BY PHIL HALL

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ack in April, Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection published “Electric Vehicle Roadmap for Connecticut: A Policy Framework to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption.” It was an ambitious agenda with the goal of putting between 125,000 and 150,000 electric vehicles (EVs) on the road by 2025. As of Dec. 31, 2019, there were 11,677 EVs registered in the state, with those sales accounting for a mere 2% of annual sales. However, relatively little attention was given to this initiative as more pressing issues relating to Covid-19 and the economic trauma brought about by the pandemic dominated the state’s focus and the public’s concerns. However, the Connecticut Green Bank, a quasi-public corporation, remained focused on bringing more EVs to the state’s roads. Matt Macunas, legislative liaison and associate director of transportation initiatives at the Connecticut Green Bank, observed that while there are between 12,000 and 14,000 EVs on Connecticut’s roads today and “we’re on track to start getting to cost parity for what these vehicles cost up front,” an important part of EV usage still needs to be addressed. “There’s the counterpart to the vehicle side, which is how do you charge it?” he asked. “How do you fuel it? That would be through the electric recharging stations of which Connecticut has roughly about 400 at the moment.” According to the website ChargingHub.com, charging stations can be found in 125 of Connecticut’s 169 localities, but the distribution of these stations is erratic. For example, Bridgeport, the state’s largest city by population, has 16 charging stations, but the small neighboring town of Fairfield has 57 stations. But Fairfield’s large quantity is, itself, unevenly divided: only half of these stations are free and many of them are specific only to Tesla vehicles. The Connecticut Green Bank has spent much of this year trying to make more charging stations easily available for EV own-

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Electric Vehicle charging station. Photo by Steve Jurvetson / Creative Commons. ers. The agency recognized that charging stations were more common at municipal and school properties than private sector sites, and it has sought to address that imbalance. As a result, the agency is coordinating with Charge Up CT Buildings, an initiative aimed at commercial property owners using the Connecticut Green Bank’s C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing tool. Under the terms of this endeavor, C-PACE loan recipients are eligible for the installation of free electric vehicle chargers on their properties. “We’re using the net present value of the income from those C-PACE loans over the course of the next 20 to 25 years to make up the difference of that cost of the EV charging stations,” said Robert Schmitt, marketing manager at Connecticut Green Bank, who added that property owners taking advantage of the initiative can present themselves as a “more modern competitive business.” Schmitt pointed out that his agency is marketing the initiative as a win-win for private sector properties. “Right now, we’re out there with messaging that EV chargers can set your business apart from others,” Schmitt said. “Let’s say you’re trying to decide where to do your shopping or where to buy your coffee and there is a store with an EV charger outside; well, FCBJ

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that’s a billboard for their commitment to sustainability and for how forward thinking and modern they are. It might even make you think that they’re more technologically savvy.” To qualify for a free EV charging station, commercial properties must utilize at least $150,000 in Green Bank C-PACE financing with at least 20% of the total project costs going toward nonrenewable measures. Larger projects may be eligible to receive up to three charging stations as part of this initiative. Schmitt noted that office properties can install chargers for tenants whose employees are driving electric vehicles, pointing out that this could be a competitive advantage as property owners scramble to retain and attract tenants and need selling points to stand out from their rivals. “We want to encourage these

building owners to be leaders in the EV movement and not just support the infrastructure, but support and position themselves to be more competitive moving forward,” he said. Macunas said that two Connecticut-based EV charging station manufacturers, EVSE LLC and JuiceBar, are the program’s suppliers for charging stations. He stressed that having more locally manufactured charging stations to fuel more EVs could result in both an ecological and economical shade of green for the state’s economy. “What you want to see is Connecticut not being left behind in the growing clean energy economy,” Macunas said. “This could provide savings back into people’s pockets on not having to get their cars maintained quite so frequently or stopping at the gas station at all except for snacks.”

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estchester environmental activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is demanding that Daily Kos unmask an anonymous writer who depicted him as a neo-Nazi sympathizer. A story published Aug. 29 in the progressive politics internet forum was headlined, “Anti-vaxxer RFK Jr. joins neo-Nazis in massive Berlin ‘anti-corona’ protest,” under the pseudonym DowneastDem. The article was “disseminated recklessly and with actual malice,” Kennedy stated in a petition filed Nov. 30 in Westchester Supreme Court, and Daily Kos “knew that the article was false, or had no reasonable grounds for believing it was true.” Kennedy — son of former U.S. Attorney General Bobby Kennedy who was assassinated in 1968 while campaigning for the presidency — is an environmental law specialist and co-founder of the Waterkeeper Alliance. He is also known as a vaccine skeptic, questioning, for instance, whether there is a link between vaccines and autism. DowneastDem stated that Kennedy spoke at a protest in Berlin organized by right-wing extremists, including anti-Semitic conspiracy groups and the neo-Nazi NPD party. “Tens of thousands “corona-truthers’ descended on Berlin today,” the brief article states, “to protest the measures implemented by Angela Merkel and her government to prevent the coronavirus spread.” In truth, Kennedy states in the petition, he spoke in Berlin on Aug. 29 decrying Nazism and totalitarianism of all kinds at an event organized by a democratic organization that opposes fascism and extremism. The Daily Kos article was based on a German newspaper report that “confirms the falsity” of DowneastDem’s account,

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according to the petition. Several coronavirus-related gatherings were held that day, for instance, and an individual interviewed by the German newspaper said she had not seen any neo-Nazis in the crowd. Kennedy spoke at the Brandenburg Gate while right-wing extremists held a separate demonstration at The Reichstag, a six-minute walk away. What’s more, the petition claims, DowneastDem previously posted items that reveal ill will and spite toward Kennedy, referring to him as “notorious” and the “Kennedy family black sheep.” Manhattan attorney P. Kent Correll demanded on Aug. 30 that the Daily Kos remove the article to “avoid the need for legal action.” “By tarring Mr. Kennedy with Nazism and anti-Semitism,” the letter states, “you have covered two of the three most damaging accusations that anyone can levy at a public figure.” Daily Kos did not take down the item, but posted the letter with the story. Kennedy is asking the court for the right to subpoena Kos Media, “to identify the proper parties to any potential future lawsuit for libel regarding the defamatory article.” The petition was filed by Manhattan attorney Craig Wenner, of Boies Schiller Flexner.

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Suite Talk Suite Talk: Michael Baston, president of Rockland Community College

hen Michael Baston became the seventh president at Rockland Community College in 2017, the economy was on an upswing and the future was limitless with potential. This year, however, things have been very, very different for both the nation and Baston’s school. In this edition of Suite Talk, Business Journal Senior Enterprise Editor Phil Hall speaks with Baston on how he was able to steer his Suffern-based school through unprecedented crises.

This has been a crazy year for everybody, especially for the school system. How has your college been holding up this year? And how have you personally been holding up?

“The students, the staff and Rockland Community College (RCC) have been extraordinarily resilient. And they have persevered through personal challenges. They’ve had a stiff learning curve, but they’ve been able to kind of move forward understanding that we had to become a community of care in very real terms. “It’s one thing to say in your mission statement that you’re a community of care, but when you’re in a position where you have to consider one another’s health and safety and well-being, and when you’re in a position that you have to think about how are you going to continue to keep your core functions moving forward, how are you going to manage the fiscal realities of being in this set of circumstances? Especially with the economic impact on the state, which is one of your major funders and with the economic impact on the people who come to the college and who may have to stop or drop out because they lost the job that they had? How are you going to deal with the fact that some of the people that come to your school actually are working in these low-wage/high-risk, frontline essential worker jobs? “And what could it mean for your community when you add to the pandemic not only the economic crisis and Covid itself, but all of the reckonings that are happening in the country: What has

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been unaddressed for so many years in substantial ways, the racial unrest that we saw after the murder of George Floyd and the moral outrage that really raised the stakes to build a more inclusive and equitable world? I am very confident that I lead an extraordinarily resilient people who could manage all of these things, who could deal with them in the fullness of feeling as human beings. “And me, personally, I have certainly been inspired by the folks that I have the honor to serve and to serve with. It has been tiring because it’s like what we call that perfect storm. But I think me and my family have weathered the storm. We’ve come together, as families always do, and we’re doing well.”

The college has recently made several important partnerships, including a new teamwork with Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers, a nonprofit that recruits and mentors culturally diverse and economically challenged high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching. How did that come about and what does this do for the school and its students? “Some time ago, I met Dr. Bettye Perkins, who is one of the most engaging forward-thinking persons that you could meet and who is so passionate about the education of our children and the preparation of those who educate them. I have been in a great relationship with her for the last several years. A few years ago my college went through a metamorphosis, if you will, in terms of defining ourselves within the context of academic schools. One of the academic schools that we now have is the School of Education and Social Sciences. And as we look at the teacher shortage that is happening in New York state it will be significant in my region — and that shortage is because of retirements and the fact we don’t have a robust teacher preparation pipeline. “Those specific factors led me FCBJ

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to say, ‘Let’s start to do something about this.’ I began to have conversations with the late Regent Judith Johnson about ways that we could think about increasing and strengthening the pipeline. And while she was a big champion of this with me, she passed away (in 2019) and I wanted to make sure that conversation we began would not end. And so, Bettye Perkins and, Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers is an exact example of how we build that pipeline so that it’s strengthened for our state.”

The school also had two recent announcements, one with Pace University and one with Mercy College, for dual admission programs that enable RCC students to move on to the universities at a junior level after completing their RCC degree studies. Why is it important for your students to have this option to go to either Pace or Mercy? “We want to strengthen the pipeline of students that have the opportunity to reach their dreams. From our perspective, there may be some students that at the time of application may not have the sort of level of readiness that Pace or Mercy expects — it’s not that they don’t have the promise, they just may not have the preparation. “In these agreements, they get dual enrollment so they start with us and get the associate degree and then transfer into those institutions in junior standing in their major — as if they never left those institutions in the first place. Instead of them getting a rejection from Mercy or Pace, which might give them the impression that they’re not up to the challenge, we say, ‘You may not be ready for them yet, but if you come to Rockland Community College you will have a seamless experience — you’ll be admitted in both places and during the time that you’re at RCC you’ll be able to attend activities and events at the campus of your interest and your credits will transfer.’ And there will be the economic benefit from taking this route.”

What is the role of the community colleges not only in New York’s educational environment, but New York’s economic environment?

“I think we’re going to be a critical engine for economic opportunity. Community colleges are the places where we really focus on the career readiness of our community and we are the primary gateway for those adult learners who maybe started college somewhere but were not able to complete at that time. They can come to this educational institution and get the kind of career development, opportunity and exploration to move into a level of that workforce that is going to be critical. “It is at the community college where we have some of the most aggressive programs that are more short-term in nature and will get people back into the workforce, ultimately creating career ladders if they want to come back to get the larger degrees or to get on a different path. And in an economy like this, where the reset button is really being hit by the circumstances of Covid, we are probably one of the most economical options of high-quality education that produces engaged workers and informed citizens.”

What are the most popular courses at the college?

“Many of my folks want to be in our School of Nursing, Health and Wellness because not only is it a good position financially, but because many of them understand the fragility of our humanity as a result of Covid in a new way. People are also recognizing the importance of STEM and we see a lot of folks going into our School of STEM as another option. “And lastly, the other area of significant interest is the Business and Professional Studies School. In that school, a lot of folks are going into the culinary arts program, the hospitality programs, the automotive program, and we see a lot of people that are engaged in our 3-D printing options and things of that nature. “Many of our students are coming in with a much more clear-

Michael Baston, president of Rockland Community College. Courtesy Rockland Community College eyed focus on becoming employable. And I think that educational institutions that really highlight programs that lead to good labor market opportunities are going to be the institutions that that make it out of this challenging situation that has happened as a result of Covid.”

What are your priorities for 2021?

“The most important priority is to stay healthy and to stay hopeful. I think that to be forward thinking in terms of how business and industry is hitting the reset button, we can be preparing and designing programs that will meet the new needs that are emerging. Quite frankly, if you had told me to a year ago, that being a Zoomcaster would be a job, I would have laughed. Yes, it’s a job now and people actually need skills for that — you can’t just watch the YouTube video to engage in the kind of multimedia that people are going to be into. “We also have to remind people currently dependent upon the gig economy that the gig economy may appear to be advantageous, but one has to remember that these are short-term opportunities. They don’t provide you with a pension or health care and you are taking on all of the burden of your entrepreneurship. And if anything happens, you’re on the hook. “I am a big believer in entrepreneurism, but I think we’ve got to get the people in our community to understand that you cannot forsake a real strategy of supporting and sustaining yourself and your family by just believing that the immediate gains of the gig economy will actually sustain you for the life that you deserve.”

Sema4 opens 70,000-square-foot clinical lab in Stamford BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

enomics-testing company Sema4 has opened its second clinical laboratory in Connecticut. The newly built 70,000-square-foot facility in Stamford — first announced in July 2019 — will be home to 300-plus employees and is designed for Sema4 to process thousands of industry-leading, information-based genomic tests a day. The lab at 62 Southfield Ave. complements Sema4’s Branford laboratory, which was expanded earlier this year to meet greater demand and deliver new capabilities, including Covid-19 testing. The Stamford facility replaces Sema4’s New York City lab, providing substantial additional capacity to support customers’ genomic testing needs and expand the company’s digital health services, the company said in a statement. “The new facility will be a hub for research and development, enabling us to further improve health outcomes and personalize patient care through innovative predictive modeling solutions and next generation, information-driven testing,” Sema4 founder and CEO Eric Schadt said of the Dec. 3 opening.

Sema4’s new lab at 62 Southfield Ave. “Our opportunity for success will be driven in large part by our highly talented team as well as the access in Connecticut to a large pool of well-qualified candidates to supplement them.” By the end of the month, there will be approximately 225 employees in the Stamford lab, with about 150 more to be hired next year, according to Radley Moss, senior director, communications. Sema4 now has more than 500 employees in Connecticut across its two lab facilities plus its headquarters in Stamford, a number that has quadrupled over the last three years. In addition to lab employees, Sema4’s Stamford workforce includes genetic counselors, bioinformatics specialists and support service staff as part of its health intelligence platform services. “As a company, we’re betting on

Connecticut,” Sema4 Chief Marketing Officer Glenn Farrell told the Business Journal. “We did some research years ago when we created the company and we found Stamford an ideal location, situated in the ‘biotech corridor.’ There’s an incredible pool of biotech and bioscience talent that stretches from New York City to New Haven and beyond.” That the company established its headquarters at 333 Ludlow St. in Stamford in 2017 also helped, Farrell acknowledged. “It was natural to choose Stamford again.” In addition, he noted, Sema4 used only Connecticut-based vendors to build its new facility. Among others, they include Stamford contractor A. Secondinio & Son, Stamford Office Furniture and CPG Architects, an interior design business based in Stamford. Between its Stamford and Branford labs, Sema4 said it will further scale its ability to provide health information across several thousand genetically identifiable diseases to patients nationwide, including its Expanded

Carrier Screening test and its suite of Sema4 Signal data-driven precision oncology services. The new lab will also enable Sema4 to perform scientific research in collaboration with its health system and clinical research clients and partners. The company is processing an average of 20,000 to 25,000 Covid tests a week, “a significant part of our business,” Moss said. “I’m thrilled that Sema4 is making this major investment in the state,” U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy said. “The company is at the forefront of the rapidly growing biotech sector in Connecticut and has been an outstanding partner to the state as we navigate the continued impact of Covid-19.” “Our region has become a magnet for stellar biotech and digital health companies and talent,” U.S. Rep. Jim Himes said. “As a health intelligence company on the leading edge of science, Sema4 is at the forefront of the innovation that we see across Connecticut.”

The company is processing an average of 20,000 to 25,000 Covid tests a week, “a significant part of our business.”

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es. The BID underwrites the balance so the business doesn’t lose any income. “Restaurants are appreciative that we have their backs,” Brandwein said. “The BID worked with the city of White Plains to extend the outdoor dining season for sidewalk cafes, basically making it an all-year-around option. We had some really nice days in November and even early December, which helped get the restaurants some additional sales.” Brandwein said that even though sales are down, the BID members are determined to make it through the winter. “Since the pandemic has lasted so long at this point it has now become a burden on property owners as well but from what I understand most landlords have worked well with their tenants because nobody wants to see vacancies,” Brandwein said. “It really has been a beautiful response to watch from a business improvement perspective, to see landlords and tenants working together to try and succeed. With that being said, it’s getting harder and harder for small property owners.” Sara Brody, executive director of the Yonkers Downtown Waterfront BID, told the Business Journal that her members have been trying to work within the state’s Covid restrictions by creating new takeout menus and encouraging people to dine at earlier times. “I started with the BID in July and I have been in constant contact with restaurants and other businesses. They’re sharing their successes and some of their challenges,” Brody said. “We run a very robust social media program out of the BID and we’re constantly looking to our businesses to provide content for us to promote.” She said that one of the positive things that has come out of the pandemic is an increase in communication among business, residents and the BID. “None of the restaurants have thrown their hands up. They’re very focused on being able to continue their businesses, to be able to promote what they can do for the community and even beyond Yonkers,” Brody said. “We as the BID are looking into 2021 for various ways that we can help them. Restaurant week is coming up and we are looking to do virtual events this year.” Brody explained that one promotion being considered is a series of videos for internet streaming in which chefs in the city would show how they prepare dishes to both educate viewers and entice them to stop by the restaurants to try them. She said the BID wants to encourage people to purchase gift cards for their own future use and to give as gifts during the holidays. “The city has been amazing. Mayor Spano, in particular, has been attentive,” Brody said. “He wants to work to resolve any of the challenges we are having. There has been a very large initiative to continue the movement downtown Yonkers had been having before Covid.”

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s evidence of the need for a quick package to be followed in 2021 by additional relief, the National Restaurant Association sent to Congressional leaders results of a survey conducted by its Research Group during the period Nov. 17 through Nov. 30. The survey reached out to 6,000 restaurant operators and 250 supply chain businesses. The survey showed 54% of New York restaurant owners and 47% of Connecticut owners said it is unlikely their restaurants will still be in business six months from now if there are no additional relief packages from the federal government. Nationally, 75% of the operators expected their sales to decrease from current levels during the next three months. One reason for the deteriorating business conditions was the end of the outdoor dining season in many parts of the country. Eighty-six percent of operators said their restaurant’s profit margin was lower than it was prior to the pandemic. Nationally, 37% of operators said it is unlikely their restaurant will still be in business six months from now, if there are no additional relief packages from the federal

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government. Eighty-five percent of supply chain businesses reported lower revenues in 2020 compared with 2019. On average, revenues of supply chain business were down 30% in 2020. And 70% of restaurant supply chain businesses reported laying off or furloughing employees during the coronavirus pandemic. In Connecticut, 89% of the surveyed restaurant operators said their total dollar sales volume in October was lower than it was in October 2019. Overall, sales were down 37% on average. Ninety-two percent of Connecticut operators expected their sales to decrease from current levels during the next three months and 76% expected their staffing levels to decline during the next three months. In New York, 85% of restaurant operators said their total dollar sales volume in October was lower than it was in October 2019. Overall, sales were down 39% on average. Eighty-eight percent of New York operators expected their sales to decrease from current levels during the next three months and the same percentage expected their staffing levels to decline during the next three months.

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Without additional government aid over the next few months, he said, “Hotels are going to be a challenge.” The influx of new residents presumably paying their share of taxes will be “a major driver for the economy,” said moderator Tom Walsh, executive vice president at Stamfordbased A.P. Construction Co. “Population growth is always good for the state,” Murray agreed. On the commercial side, however, the picture is a bit fuzzier, according to Maureen O’Boyle, managing director, brokerage services at Cushman & Wakefield. While a fair number of hedge funds have taken office space in Stamford, those spaces are smaller than normal, averaging 5,000 to 10,000 square feet, she said. One firm is currently negotiating for a 25,000-square-foot facility in Greenwich, she said. The great unknown is the future of working from home as opposed to returning to the office, O’Boyle said. “Corporations are downsizing by 20-25%,” with the result being a flood of subleasing deals. Some corporations are going to landlords as much as three years ahead of their lease’s expiration and saying they’re willing to commit to early renewal in exchange of giving up 20% to 25% of their space, she said. Others are looking to expand their space in order to accommodate large numbers of returning employees at the proper social distance. But “I’m not a firm believer that people are really happy working remotely,” O’Boyle said. “I think people as a whole, especially younger people, want to be around each other to collaborate, to socialize. I don’t think you can continue to grow a corporate culture working remotely.” The construction side has been “fairly unaffected” by the pandemic, Salvatore said, given that the sector was deemed essential from the start. Costs have risen slightly due to safety protocols and supply chain management can be sometimes difficult, he said: “It’s a matter of staying ahead of those things.” Even with such gains, however, “Fiscally, we continue to be a weak state,” Murray said. Part of that is due to the costs of dealing with Covid-19, but what Salvatore called “pre-existing conditions” — primarily the state’s still significant pension liabilities — also remain a stumbling block moving forward. But, he said, if the state “can right the ship and we don’t go down that path again, then Connecticut can really differentiate itself” from other states.

places like Hartford and New Haven, as migrations continue northward. “Once you’re here, you’re going to stay here,” O’Boyle said, given the affordable quality of life Fairfield County can offer that much of New York City cannot. Even so, she said, it will probably be 2025 before New York City really comes back. The lending process is also transforming, Murray said. While what she called the “Four C’s” of lending — credit, character, collateral and cash flow — are remaining constant, defining those is not necessarily as simple as it once was. Lenders are being more careful in analyzing proposals, with cash flow particularly difficult to determine at the present time. “They’re the same criteria, but they’re looking a little harder at different scenarios,” Salvatore agreed. “A lot of borrowing and lending is relationship based. There will always be money out there for a good project, but if you’ve never done a deal or had a relationship with a particular lender, I don’t think they’re going to talk to you right now.” Similarly, he said, “if we would want to do a hotel right now, that would be a very short

conversation.” they continue the trend toward directing O’Boyle said that the uncertainty extends patients to smaller, off-campus ambulatory to commercial leases. What percentage of services. tenants are paying rent — or are making late “I call it health care warfare — Yale payments or not paying rent at all — while against Nuvance against Hartford Health,” always important, has become a critical quesshe said. “But competition’s good and the tion. If a building goes into foreclosure due to strongest will survive.” such issues within a year of a tenant signing High-end retail will “also get hurt,” a lease, “that’s a big problem for the tenant, Murray said. “Those rents have to come and for us.” down” if they are to survive. In addition, she said, the average building On the other hand, Walsh said, country in Fairfield County is about 30 years old, clubs are suddenly rebounding. “People are “so most of their infrastructure is coming to playing more golf, young families want to the end of their useful life.” While the costs join and the country clubs are starting to of repairs can be passed on to tenants, she regenerate and compete with each other questioned whether the same could be done again. There’s an upswing” in applications with wholesale HVAC improvements. “How both to country clubs and to private schools, does a building’s HVAC work — is it by floor or he said. the entire building?” she asked. “What safety Looking at a post-Covid future, Salvatore accommodations are the landlords investing predicted that hotel demand “will probably in?” decrease permanently,” but the possibility Date: 12/14/2020 While health care systems are saddled of converting at least part of those properFocus: Real Estateinand Construction with “huge expenses” fighting the virus, ties into commercial or residential will be O’Boyle said, “You can’t keep cutting costs tantalizing. Advertorial: Professional Services to the point where you goLending out of business.” “This is a unique opportunity,” Salvatore Commercial As a result, hospitals will likely come to rely said. “Growth leads to more growth if it’s even more on philanthropic donations as done properly.”

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Lawsuit: Heineken’s Tecate Mexican beer not authentic BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfairinc.com

eineken USA Inc. falsely markets Tecate beer as a Mexican product when it is actually brewed in Holland, according to a lawsuit. Miguel Schelmetty of East Harlem filed a class action lawsuit against the White Plains affiliate of the Dutch company on Nov. 27 in U.S. District Court, demanding at least $5 million on behalf of beer buyers in New York and California. Heineken’s alleged misrepresentation “is deceptive and misleading to consumers who want a Mexican beer brewed in Mexico,” the lawsuit states, and enables the brewer to sell “more of the product and at higher prices than it would have in the absence of this misconduct.” Heineken spokesman Tom Hunt said he can’t comment on pending litigation, but he pointed to a tweet on Tecate’s twitter account. The company noted that a limited run of Tecate was produced outside of Mexico, when its Mexican brewery was locked down because of Covid-19 restrictions and that production resumed in Mexico in June. Tecate lagers are named after the city of Tecate, in Baja California, Mexico, where they were first produced in 1943. Heineken NV bought Tecate, as well as the Dos Equis and Sol brands, for $5.5 billion in 2010. The acquisition helped Heineken tap into growing demand for Mexican beers. From 2009 to 2016, according to the complaint, Mexican beer sales increased by 8% annually, while American brews declined 4%. The lawsuit attributes the popularity to a growing Mexican-American population and to consumer demand for authenticity, particularly for products associated with specific places. Tecate emphasizes its Mexican heritage, the complaint states. The label, for instance, features a Meso-American typeface and the mythical Aztec eagle. Its website declares, “Born and brewed in the land we are proud to share our name with: Tecate.” A photo of a Tecate brewery states, in Spanish, that the product is made in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico. But Schelmetty claims that Tecate is not brewed in Mexico, citing a beer can label that states “brewed and canned by HBBV Amsterdam, Holland” and “imported by Cervezas Mexicanas, White Plains, NY.” The alleged deceptions, according to the complaint, enable Heineken to sell

Tecate for a higher price to unsuspecting buyers. Heineken is accused of negligent misrepresentation, breaches of warranty, fraud and unjust enrichment. Beecher Flooks Funeral Home Schelmetty is asking the court to declare WCBJ the case a class action, order Heineken to 7.375”its w practices x 7.125” and h award unspecified correct 11-26-19, 3pm damages. Hunt said Heineken is “confident in the merits of our case.” The case was brought by Great Neck, Long Island attorney Spencer Sheehan.

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Business tax changes for 2020 filings BY NORMAN G. GRILL, CPA

ere are some tax changes you should know about for your 2020 business filing.

Standard mileage rates

The standard mileage rate for 2020 is 57.5 cents per business mile driven.

Health care tax credit for small businesses

Small-business employers who pay at least half the premiums for single health insurance coverage for their employees may be eligible for the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit as long as they employ fewer than the equivalent of 25 fulltime workers and average annual wages do not exceed $50,000 (adjusted annually for

inflation). This amount is $55,200 for 2020 returns. In 2020 (as in 2014-2018), the tax credit is worth up to 50 percent of your contribution toward employees’ premium costs (up to 35 percent for tax-exempt employers.

Section 179 expensing and depreciation

Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the Section 179 expense deduction increases to a maximum of $1.04 million of the first $2.59 million of qualifying equipment placed in service during the current tax year. The deduction was indexed to inflation for tax years after 2018 and enhanced to include improvements to nonresidential qualified real property such as roofs, fire protection, and alarm systems and security systems, and heating, ventilation, and

air-conditioning systems. Businesses are allowed to immediately deduct 100% of the cost of eligible property placed in service after September 27, 2017, and before Jan. 1, 2023, after which it will be phased downward over a four-year period: 80% in 2023, 60% in 2024, 40% in 2025, and 20% in 2026. The standard business depreciation amount is 27 cents per mile (up from 26 cents per mile in 2019).

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Extended through 2020 under the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit can be used by employers who hire long-term unemployed individuals (unemployed for 27 weeks or more). It is generally equal to 40% of the first $6,000 of wages paid to a new hire.

Faces & Places Shining moments

he Friends of White Plains Hospital hosted a virtual event, Together We Shine, to honor White Plains Hospital and health care heroes. The event showcased FDNY Capt. Hugo Sosa — who recently spent 44 days in the ICU because of COVID-19 — returning to tell his inspiring story, and featured a few special friends such as Yankees legend Mariano Rivera, Broadway star Christopher Jackson and “The Voice” winner Javier Colon. To view the full event, visit wphospital.org/togetherweshine.

1. FDNY Captain Hugo Sosa and his wife Blanca returned to White Plains Hospital to tell his survival story. 2. Friends of White Plains Hospital co-Presidents Kathleen Winterroll and Geralyn Della Cava emceed Together We Shine. 3. MLB Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera joined to thank WPH for saving his son’s life. 4. Committee Chairs Anna Cappucci and Wendy Berk helped organize this year’s virtual gala.

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Contribution limits for SIMPLE IRA plans increased to $13,500 for persons under age 50 and $16,500 for those age 50 or older in 2020. The maximum compensation used to determine contributions is $285,000. This column is for information only and should not be considered advice. Taxes are complex and mistakes can be costly, so consider seeking the advice of a tax professional. Norm Grill, (N.Grill@GRILL1.com) is managing partner of Grill & Partners LLC (www.GRILL1.com), certified public accountants and consultants to closely held companies and high-net-worth individuals, with offices in Fairfield and Darien, 203-254-3880.

Public sculptures helping bridge the arts gap BY PETER KATZ

• “Leaping Sturgeon,” a 14-foot Atlantic Sturgeon made of salvaged steel by artist Wendy Klemperer of Brooklyn. • Three bike racks by artist David Greenberg, also of Brooklyn, that not only are sculptures but actually can be used as bike racks. There is a “Steel Bike Rack” on the Westchester side and another on the Rockland side. His third artwork, “Stone Bike Rack,” was designed to recall the stone quarrying industry of Rockland. • A mural by Chris Soria of Nyack, “The Flux of Being,” that celebrates the rich biodiversity of the Hudson River Valley. • “Approach,” a sculpture by Fitzhugh Karol of Brooklyn, that incorporates steel from both the Cuomo Bridge and its predecessor, the Tappan Zee. • A sculpture aptly named “Tappan

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ne of the least likely places many people expect to find works of art has become a popular destination for those seeking unique cultural and recreational experiences in view of the Covid-19 pandemic forcing the shutdown of theaters, concert venues, museums and a host of other indoor spaces. It’s the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge over the Hudson River, as outdoors as it’s possible to get and with no fears of a contagious virus being recirculated in air conditioning or heating ducts. The New York State Thruway Authority partnered with White Plains-based ArtsWestchester and the Arts Council of Rockland on a program to bring 10 art installations along or near the bridge’s 3.6mile pathway designed for pedestrians and bicyclists. Featured are five sculptures, four artistically imagined bicycle racks and a mural. Three of the sculptures incorporate steel from the now-demolished Tappan Zee Bridge. “It’s the state saying, ‘This in important. It’s important to have art out in public spaces,” Janet Langsam, CEO of ArtsWestchester, told the Business Journal. “The sculpture on the entrance ways, Rockland and Westchester, and the bike path makes the bridge a destination as opposed to a thoroughfare. Normally, you think about bridges ‘OK, we’re crossing a river.’ The idea that this bridge is a place to go and be outdoors, to see sculptures, to exercise, to take your bike, to walk, it’s really in a different class. I think it builds on Westchester’s reputation as a place for public art.” Kathleen Reckling, director of public programs for ArtsWestchester, said that she has received data indicating that over the summer about 2,300 people used the pedestrian and bike pathway each day. With winter and cold winds setting in, the numbers have gone down but do increase on those days when milder air and bright sun appear. “In my own experiences of going there the parking lots are often full and even in the evening it was clearly a place that people were coming early to enjoy the path, enjoy the art. On both the Nyack and Tarrytown sides they’re very close to businesses that absolutely were in use,” Reckling said. “People still are being encouraged to socialize outdoors. I think the path will continue to be a popular destination.” More than 100 artists applied in a competition that was held to decide who would receive the commissions that were being offered. Eight were selected to create 10 installations. The artworks are: • “Current,” a sculpture by Cheryl WingZi Wong of Brooklyn that is composed of 12 illuminated steel arches and have lighting that is animated by the movement of passers-by.

“Current,” a sculpture by Cheryl Wing-Zi Wong of Brooklyn. Courtesy ArtsWestchester.

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Gary Vee and the $1.80 strategy BY FATIME MURIQI fmuriqi@westfairinc.com.

ary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vee) just released his strategy on how to grow your Instagram account for business and everyone is talking about it. Why is this important? Because it’s Gary Vee! Gary is an entrepreneur who builds businesses, a five-times New York Times best-selling author, a — highly sought — out public speaker and an internet personality who has gained quite the following. Gary began building businesses at a young age, working at his family’s wine store and growing it to be a $60 million business in just five years as he also transitioned the company to one of the first e-commerce platforms for alcohol in the country, resulting in massive growth. With social media exploding and driving business revenues, many small businesses have found their success just by using Instagram, a free way to market your brand and connect with like-minded people and turn them into buying customers. But how do you get from zero followers

to thousands, maybe even millions? For smaller businesses or even startups, this seems impossible at first look. Gary Vee has spent the last 10 years of his career trying to understand user psychology and reverse-engineer attention into an engaged online community. He explains in a blog post: “This is not theory, it’s practical advice that has worked for me and thousands of other individuals, companies, products and brands. I started using these tactics on Twitter but obviously migrated them to Facebook and Instagram. No matter which platform comes next, this will be the behavior I deploy to build awareness, and more importantly, community online.” And with this thought in mind, the $1.80 strategy was born. Gary explains that the only logical way to gain followers and build a brand is to actually be social. Who would’ve thought? The aim of the $1.80 strategy is to build a community of like-minded people who care and engage, and want to become part of the conversation. Whether it goes down in the DM or you are actively searching the top posts in every

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WHAT IS IT?

Okay that all sounds good, but what is the dollar eighty method exactly? Dollar Eighty is an Instagram growth strategy created by Gary himself. He suggests leaving your 2 cents (opinion) on 9 posts for 10 different hashtags. 0.02(cents) x 9(posts) x 10(hashtags) = $1.80 Get it?

HOW DOES IT WORK?

When you leave a positive, meaningful comment on 90 posts each day, you greatly increase your engagement within the Instagram community. What this does over time is boosts your profile’s awareness, engagement and community. The strategy allows you to target a specific audience to grow your reach within your chosen niche. Pretty cool, right?

WHO CAN USE IT?

Anyone. Literally. Any brand, small or large who would like to focus on content in a contextualized way, any product launch where you can target your potential customer and build a real relationship, any influencer who is looking to build an authentic community and engage. The $1.80 method can be used by any account, small or large. The point is to be social and engage. The best part about this Instagram strategy is that not only will you slowly move up in following and build an audience, but you will learn. By consuming 90 pieces of content a day from other businesses and people doing well on Instagram, you will learn more about what kind of content your target audience is looking at. You will engage with people who actually appreciate your content. You will learn something about Instagram, about your niche’s culture, about human online behavior, about how people interact with each other over commonalities, it’s all there through this little process. Will you be trying this strategy out? Please let me know at fmuriqi@ westfairinc.com.

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Ranked by number of CPAs in county 1. Deloitte LLP 695 E. Main St., Stamford 06901 708-4000 • deloitte.com usdeloitteeminence@deloitte.com Managing partner(s): Heather Ziegler Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 290; 9,485 Services: auditing, business planning, computer consulting, government accounting, management consulting, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1895 2. KPMG LLP 3001 Summer St., Stamford 06905 356-9800 • kpmg.com Managing partner(s): Manish Madhavani Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 142; 10,920 Services: auditing, business planning, computer consulting, government accounting, litigation support, management consulting, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1897 3. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 300 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901 539-3000 • pwc.com scott.w.davis@pwc.com Managing partner(s): Scott W. Davis, managing partner, Stamford market Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 100; 12,995 Services: auditing, computer consulting, management consulting, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1849 4. Ernst & Young LLP 300 First Stamford Place, Stamford 06902 674-3000 • ey.com Managing partner(s): Bud McDonald, Stamford office managing partner Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 82; 11,071 Northeast region Services: auditing, business planning, government accounting, management consulting, tax services Year company established: 1989

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5. Marcum LLP 35 Mason St., Suite 1D, Greenwich 06830 781-9800 • marcumllp.com Managing partner(s): Anthony Scillia, regional managing partner; John Mezzanotte, office managing partner Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 68; 575 Services: auditing, business planning, estate planning, litigation support, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1951 6. RSM US LLP 200 Elm St., Suite 200, Stamford 06902 327-3112 • rsmus.com jena.rascoe@rsmus.com Managing partner(s): Greg Budnik, market managing partner, Connecticut and Westchester County, N.Y. Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 68; 3,935 Services: auditing, business planning, computer consulting, estate planning, government accounting, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1926 7. CohnReznick LLP 4 Landmark Square, Suite 410 Stamford 06901 399-1900 • cohnreznick.com jeffrey.rossi@cohnreznick.com Managing partner(s): Frank Longobardi, CEO; Thomas Fassett, chief growth officer; Philip Mandel, regional managing partner Northeast; Jeff Rossi, office managing partner, Connecticut offices Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 65; 2,000 Services: auditing, business planning, computer consulting, estate planning, government accounting, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1919

9. Citrin Cooperman 37 North Ave., Norwalk 06851 847-4068 • citrincooperman.com mfagan@citrincooperman.com Managing partner(s): Matthew Kuchinsky Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 27; 434 Services: auditing, business planning, computer consulting, estate planning, government accounting, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1979 10. BlumShapiro 2 Enterprise Drive, Shelton 06484 944-2100 • blumshapiro.com tdevitto@blumshapiro.com Managing partner(s): Joseph A. Kask, CEO; Thomas A. DeVitto Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 25; 209 Services: auditing, computer consulting, estate planning, government accounting, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1980 11. Capossela Cohen LLC 368 Center St., Southport 06890 254-7000 • capossela.com info@capossela.com Managing partner(s): David J. Fuchs Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 19; 19 Services: auditing, business planning, estate planning, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1946

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12. CironeFriedberg LLP 24 Stony Hill Road, Bethel 06801 798-2721 • cironefriedberg.com tcirone@cironefriedberg.com Managing partner(s): Anthony W. Cirone Jr. Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 19; 19 Services: auditing, business planning, estate planning, government accounting, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1945 13. Dworken, Hillman, LaMorte & Sterczala PC 4 Corporate Drive, Suite 488, Shelton 06484 929-3535 • dhls.com erich@dhls.com Managing partner(s): Eric N. Hendlin Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 18; 18 Services: auditing, business planning, estate planning, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1990 14. Reynolds & Rowella LLP 90 Grove St., Suite 101, Ridgefield 06877 438-0161 • reynoldsrowella.com scottc@reynoldsrowella.com Managing partner(s): Scott D. Crane Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 17; 17 Services: auditing, business planning, computer consulting, estate planning, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1985 15. Beers, Hammerman, Cohen & Burger LLC 2228 Black Rock Turnpike, Suite 204 Fairfield 06825 333-2228 • bhcbcpa.com selias@bhcbcpa.com Managing partner(s): David Migani, managing partner, Shari Elias Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 12; 30 Services: auditing, business planning, estate planning, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1959

16. Grant Thornton LLP 300 First Stamford Place, Stamford 06902 327-8302 • grantthornton.com Managing partner(s): Frank Kurre, managing partner, metro New York and New England Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 12; 2,500 Services: auditing, management consulting, tax services Year company established: 1924 17. Kahan, Steiger & Company PC 1100 Summer St., Stamford 06905 327-5717 • kahansteiger.com bmcgeady@kahansteiger.com Managing partner(s): Brian McGeady Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 12; 12 Services: auditing, business planning, computer consulting, estate planning, litigation support, personal planning, smallbusiness services, tax services Year company established: 1970 18 BDO 1055 Washington Blvd, Fifth floor Stamford 06901 905-6300 • bdo.com tegry@bdo.com Managing partner(s): Maria Karalis, Deneen Akture, Tricia Egry Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 11; 2,520 Services: auditing, business planning, estate planning, government accounting, litigation support, management consulting, tax services Year company established: 1991 19 Martin, DeCruze & Company LLP 2777 Summer St., Suite 401, Stamford 06905 327-7151 • mdcocpa.com kdecruze@mdcocpa.com Managing partner(s): Kathleen DeCruze Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 6; 6 Services: auditing, business planning, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 2001

20 Grill & Partners LLC 30 Old Kings Highway South, Darien 06820 140 Sherman St., Fairfield 06824 203-254-3880 • 203-655-3205 • grill1.com n.grill@grill1.com Managing partner(s): Norman Grill Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 4; 4 Services: auditing, business planning, computer consulting estate planning, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1984 21 McGoldrick & McGoldrick CPAs LLP 75 Holly Hill Lane, Suite 100 Greenwich 06830 845-878-7703 • mcgoldrickcpa.net mcgold@computer.net Managing partner(s): Thomas J. McGoldrick; Ruth J. McGoldrick Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 2; 2 Services: auditing, business planning, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1988 22 Roy A. Abramowitz and Co. 21 Locust Ave., New Canaan 06840 646-250-7238 • rafinancial.net rafinancial@optonline.net Managing partner(s): Roy A. Abramowitz Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: NA Services: business services, quickbooks services, services for individuals, tax services Year company established: 1987 23 Sladek & Witek 115 Technology Drive, Suite B207 Trumbull 06611 268-5988 • sladekwitek.com md@sladekwitek.com Managing partner(s): Joseph N. Sladek, partner; Jay S. Witek, partner Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: NA Services: accounting services, business consulting, business entity selection, business succession planning, estate and trust tax preparation, estate planning, financial planning, internet commerce, investment advisory, irs representation, management advisory services, retirement planning, sales tax services, tax planning, tax planning and preparation, tax preparation Year company established: NA

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ACCOUNTING FIRMS | WESTCHESTER COUNTY Area code: 914 (unless otherwise noted)

Ranked by number of CPAs in county 1. PKF O’Connor Davies LLP 500 Mamaroneck Ave., Harrison 10528 381-8900 • pkfod.com kkeane@pkfod.com Managing partner(s): Kevin J. Keane Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 98; 373 Services: auditing, business planning, computer consulting, estate planning, government accounting, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1913 2. Citrin Cooperman 709 Westchester Ave., White Plains 10604 949-2990 • citrincooperman.com abadey@citrincooperman.com Managing partner(s): Matthew Kuchinsky Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 74; 434 Services: auditing, business planning, computer consulting, estate planning, government accounting, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1907 3. Goldstein Lieberman & Company LLC 1 International Blvd., Suite 700 Mahwah, N.J. 07495 201-512-5700 • glcpas.com mail@glcpas.com Managing partner(s): Phillip E. Goldstein Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 67 (Hudson Valley); 67 Services: auditing, business planning, estate planning, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1929 4. RBT CPAs, LLP 11 Racquet Road, Newburgh 12550 845-567-9000 • rbtcpas.com eblabac@vddw.com Managing partner(s): Thomas Weddell Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 44; 44 Services: auditing, business planning, computer consulting, estate planning, government accounting, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1975

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5. Prager Metis CPAs, LLC/ D’Arcangelo & Company LLP 800 Westchester Ave., Suite N-400 Rye Brook 10573 694-4600 • pragermetis.com jcain@pragermetis.com Managing Partner: Joseph Cain Leadership: Glenn Friedman and David Neste Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 26, 180 Services: business advisory, assurance and accounting, business management, client accounting services, international services, tax services, tax controversy, litigation support, estate planning, CFO advisory, crisis response, PPP Loan forgiveness services Year company established: 1920 6. CohnReznick LLP 10 Bank St., Suite 1190, White Plains 10606 684-2700 • cohnreznick.com Managing partner(s): Stephen J. Harrison CPA office managing partner, White Plains Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 23; 950 Services: auditing, business planning, computer consulting, estate planning, government accounting, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1985 7. Marks Paneth LLP 4 Manhattanville Road, Suite 402 Purchase 10577 524-9000 • markspaneth.com ccacace@markspaneth.com Managing partner(s): Christopher Cacace, partner-in-charge, Westchester Number of CPAs in county, 20 firmwide 275 Services: auditing, business continuity, business planning, estate planning, government accounting, litigation support, management consulting, nonprofit, personal planning, small-business services, technology services, tax services Year company established: 1907 8. GKG CPAs 777 Chestnut Ridge Road, Suite 301 Chestnut Ridge 10977 845-356-6100 • gkgcpa.com Managing partner(s): Donald R. Karlewicz, Scott Goldstein, Wayne Martin, partners Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 15 Services: auditing, business planning, computer consulting, estate planning, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1990

9. Maier, Markey & Justic LLP 222 Bloomingdale Road, Suite 400 White Plains 10605 644-9200 • mgroupusa.com AJJ@mgroupusa.com Managing partner(s): Anthony J. Justic Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 14; 14 Services: auditing, business planning, computer consulting, estate planning, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1973 10. A. Uzzo & Company CPAs PC 287 Bowman Ave., Purchase 10577 694-8800 • auzzo.com auzzo@auzzo.com Managing partner(s): Anthony Uzzo, Blaise Fredella, Richard Vaccariello, Anthony Siniscalchi and Raymond Magi Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 11; 11 Services: auditing, business planning, estate planning, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1891 11. Judelson, Giordano & Siegel CPA PC 633 Route 211 East, Middletown 10941 845-692-9500 • jgspc.com info@jgspc.com Managing partner(s): Jason Giordano, managing partner; Brian Powers, vice president of marketing Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 11 (Hudson Valley); 11 Services: auditing, business planning, estate planning, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1974 12. Peretz, Resnick, Mitgang & Marcus LLP 303 S. Broadway, Suite 105, Tarrytown 10591 332-5393 • peretzcpas.com dperetz@peretzcpas.com Managing partner(s): David M. Peretz, Mark Hausner and Robert Mitgang Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 9; 9 Services: business planning, estate planning, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1992

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13. Band, Rosenbaum & Martin PC 440 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 508 Harrison 10528 636-7200 • brmcpa.com bchipelo@brmcpa.com Managing partner(s): Scott Martin, Larry Holzberg and Hal Martin Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 8; 8 Services: auditing, business planning, computer consulting, estate planning, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1919 14. Victor J. Cannistra CPA PC 43 Kensico Drive, Second floor Mount Kisco 10549 241-3605 • cannistracpa.com victorc@cannistracpa.com Managing partner(s): Victor J. Cannistra Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 7; 7 Services: auditing, business planning, computer consulting, estate planning, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: NA 15. Grassi Advisors & Accountants 2 Westchester Park Drive, Suite 200 White Plains, 10604 849-0320 • grassicpas.com rbernstein@grassicpas.com Managing partner(s): Louis C. Grassi Partners: Robert Bernstein, Derek Flanagan Principal: Elizabeth Gousse Ballotte Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 6; 111 Services: business advisory, audit, tax, nonprofit services, outsourced CFO, HR consulting, forensic accounting, valuations, litigation support, M&A due diligence, private client services, trust and estate planning and administration, family office Year company established: 1980 16. ABD Associates LLP 50 Broadway, Hawthorne 10532 747-9000 • abdcpa.com rebeccad@abdcpa.com Managing partner(s): Rebecca Drechsel, managing partner Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 5; 5 Services: auditing, business planning, computer consulting, estate planning, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1979

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16. Rosenberg & Chesnov CPAs LLP 555 Taxter Road, Suite 305, Elmsford 10523 722-6901 • rcmycpa.com alan@rcmycpa.com Managing partner(s): Alan D. Rosenberg and Jody H. Chesnov Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 5; 7 Services: auditing, business planning, computer consulting, estate planning, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1981 16. Sanossian, Sardis & Company LLP 700 White Plains Road, Scarsdale 10583 725-9800 • sscpa.co george.sanossian@sscpa.com Managing partner(s): George Sanossian Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 5; 5 Services: auditing, business planning, computer consulting, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1932 17. Blum & Bernstein LLP 220 White Plains Road, Tarrytown 10591 631-1010 ericb4@optonline.net Managing partner(s): Eric Blum Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 4; 4 Services: business planning, computer consulting, estate planning, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1950 18. Hymes & Associates CPA PC 55 Pondfield Road, Bronxville 10708 961-1200 • hymescpa.com michael@hymescpa.com Managing partner(s): Michael S. Hymes Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 4; 4 Services: business planning, computer consulting, estate planning, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1975

19. Maxwell Shmerler & Company CPAs 11 Martine Ave., Suite 970, White Plains 10606 681-0400 • msco-cpa.com cybercpa3@aol.com Managing partner(s): Ford J. Levy Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 4; 4 Services: auditing, business planning, computer consulting, estate planning, management consulting, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1945 20. Reda, Romano & Company LLP 800 Westchester Ave., Suite N405 Rye Brook 10573 701-0170 • redacpa.com info@redacpa.com Managing partner(s): Al Reda, CPA Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 4; 4 Services: business planning, computer consulting, estate planning, litigation support, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1980 21. Weinstein & Formanek PC CPAs & Family Office Advisor 141 E. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck 10543 698-4123 • foadvisor.com Peter@foadvisor.com Managing partner(s): Peter Formanek Number of CPAs in county, nationwide: 4, 4 Services: auditing, business planning, computer consulting, estate planning, management consulting, personal planning, small-business services, tax services Year company established: 1926

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LAW FIRMS | WESTCHESTER COUNTY Area code: 914 (unless otherwise noted)

Amoruso & Amoruso LLP 800 Westchester Ave., Suite S320, Rye Brook 10573 253-9255 • amorusolaw.com joan@amorusolaw.com Managing partner(s): Michael J. Amoruso Year established: 2001 Practice(s) involved: business succession, charitable planning, estate planning fundamentals, guardianship, long terms care/medicaid, probate and estate administration, snow birds/dual residency, special needs planning, veterans benefits Andrew Greene & Associates PC 202 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains 10601 948-4800 ag@aglaws.net Managing partner(s): Andrew Greene Year established: 2007 Practice(s) involved: appellate practice, civil litigation, commercial real estate, construction claims, contracts, corporate law, personal injury, probate, trial practice Bartlett LLP 711 Westchester Ave., White Plains 10604 448-0200 • bartlettllp.com lou.tassan@bartlettllp.com Managing partner(s): Lou Tassan Year established: NA Practice(s) involved: appeals, construction law and accident litigation, employment, excess/monitoring/ trial, general corporate, general liability (auto, premises), health care law and regulation, hotel and hospitality, insurance coverage, intellectual property, medical and hospital malpractice, municipal law, nursing home and long-term care, products liability, professional liability, significant personal injury, specialty litigation, transportation Bashian & Farber LLP 235 Main St., Sixth floor, White Plains 10601 290-4550 • bashianfarberlaw.com garybashian@bashianfarberlaw.com Managing partner(s): Gary E. Bashian, Irving O. Farber Year established: 2005 Practice(s) involved: appellate law, business and commercial law and litigation, elder law, employment discrimination and labor law, estate administration probate administration, estate planning information center, estate, trust and accounting litigation, guardianship and guardianship litigation, housing discrimination, legal malpractice, lgbt legal matters, matrimonial law and divorce, real estate transactions and land use

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Bleakley Platt & Schmidt, LLP 1 N. Lexington Ave., White Plains 10601 949-2700 • bpslaw.com wpharrington@bpslaw.com Managing partner(s): William P. Harrington Year established: 1937 Practice(s) involved: appellate, cemetery law, cooperative and condominium law, commercial finance, construction law, corporate law, criminal defense, elder law and special needs, environmental law, health care litigation, health law, immigration law, information technology and cybersecurity, insurance brokers and agents, insurance law, intellectual property, internal investigations, labor and employment, litigation, not-for-profit law, product liability, real estate, tax, tax certiorari, condemnation, and valuation, toxic tort and complex litigation, trusts and estates Cerussi & Spring PC 1 N. Broadway, White Plains 10601 948-1200 • cerussilaw.com pgianefello@cerussilaw.com Managing partner(s): Ronald G. Crispi Year established: 1985 Practice(s) involved: employment law, environmental law, labor law, premises liability, products liability Collen IP 80 S. Highland Ave., Ossining 10562 941-5668 • collenip.com jcollen@collenip.com Managing partner(s): Jess M. Collen Year established: 1996 Practice(s) involved: advertising and marketing, litigation and enforcement, privacy and information management, trademarks/copyrights and patents Collier, Halpern & Newberg LLP 1 N. Lexington Ave., White Plains 10601 684-6800 • chnnb.com phalpern@chnnb.com Managing partner(s): Philip M. Halpern Year established: 1983 Practice(s) involved: appeals, bankruptcy and corporate reorganization, corporate and commercial, labor and employment, litigation, real estate, trusts and estates Cuddy & Feder LLP 445 Hamilton Ave. 14th floor, White Plains 10601 761-1300 • cuddyfeder.com cfisher@cuddyfeder.com Managing partner(s): Christopher Fisher Year established: 1971 Practice(s) involved: corporate, energy + environmental, finance, land use, zoning + development, litigation, nonprofit organizations, real estate, telecommunications, trusts/estates + elder law

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Danziger & Markhoff LLP 1133 Westchester Ave., Suite N208 White Plains 10604 948-1556 • danzigermarkhoff.com danziger.markhoff@dmlawyers.com Managing partner(s): Joel Danziger, Harris Markhoff Year established: 1960 Practice(s) involved: general corporate, health care law and professional practices, pensions and employee benefits, real estate, retirement plan administration, tax planning, trusts and estates DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr LLP 1 N. Lexington Ave., White Plains 10601 681-0200 • ddw-law.com aed@ddw-law.com Managing partner(s): Alfred E. Donnellan Year established: 1995 Practice(s) involved: banking law, commercial finance, commercial litigation, corporate law, employment law, government relations, land use and zoning, leasing, personal injury/negligence and professional liability, real estate acquisition, real property tax certiorari, trusts and estates Denlea & Carton LLP 2 Westchester Park Drive, Suite 410 White Plains 10604 331-0100 • denleacarton.com jdenlea@denleacarton.com, jcarton@denleacarton.com Managing partner(s): James R. Denlea, Jeffrey I. Carton Year established: 2013 Practice(s) involved: business litigation, health care, personal injury Dorf & Nelson LLP 555 Theodore Fremd Ave., Rye 10580 381-7600 • dorflaw.com jdorf@dorflaw.com Managing partner(s): Jon A. Dorf Year established: 1997 Practice(s) involved: commercial and real property finance, commercial litigation group, corporate law, employment law, intellectual property, life sciences, litigation, medical malpractice defense group, not for profit, real estate Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano LLP 245 Main St., White Plains 10601 269-2367 • esslawfirm.com a.enea@esslawfirm.com Managing partner(s): Anthony J. Enea Year established: 2005 Practice(s) involved: elder law, guardianship, medicaid planning, nursing home, probate and estate administration, special needs planning, wills/trusts and estates

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LAW FIRMS | WESTCHESTER COUNTY Area code: 914 (unless otherwise noted)

Fullerton Beck LLP One West Red Oak Lane, White Plains 10604 305-3464 • fullertonbeck.com kbeck@fullertonbeck.com, efullerton@fullertonbeck.com Managing partner(s): Eileen Fullerton, managing partner; Katrine Beck, founding partner/owner Year established: 2018 Practice(s) involved: appellate, arbitration and mediation, co-ops and condominiums, commercial litigation, construction law, contracts, general liability, insurance coverage and litigation, medical malpractice, nursing home and long-term care, real estate and zoning Gaines, Novick, Ponzini, Cossu & Venditti LLP 1133 Westchester Ave., Suite N202 White Plains 10604 288-9595 • gainesllp.com sgaines@gainesllp.com Managing partner(s): Steven H. Gaines Year established: 2000 Practice(s) involved: breach of contract, business litigation, commercial real estate litigation, discrimination, divorce, estate planning, land use and zoning law, municipal law for the public, partnership and shareholder disputes, personal injury, wrongful death Goldberg Segalla LLP 11 Martine Ave., Suite 750, White Plains 10606 798-5400 • goldbergsegalla.com rcohen@goldbergsegalla.com Managing partner(s): Richard J. Cohen Year established: 2001 Practice(s) involved: appellate, class action litigation, commercial litigation and arbitration, constitutional law and civil rights, construction litigation and counsel, consumer product regulation, corporate law and transactions, cybersecurity and data privacy, d&o shareholder litigation, e-discovery, employment and labor, environmental law, general liability, global insurance services, intellectual property, international transactions, litigation, and regulation, management and professional liability, maritime law, municipal and government law, opioid exposures, osha and worksite safety, product liability, real estate and land use, toxic tort, white-collar defense and government investigations, workers’ compensation

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Griffin, Coogan Sulzer & Horgan PC 51 Pondfield Road, Bronxville 10708 961-1300 • gcshlaw.com info@gcbslaw.com Managing partner(s): James M. Coogan, William E. Sulzer and Michael F. Horgan Year established: 1965 Practice(s) involved: coops and condominiums, real estate law, real estate tax assessment litigation, real property exemptions, trusts and estates

Jaffe & Asher LLP 445 Hamilton Ave., Suite 405, White Plains 10601 212-687-3000 • jaffeandasher.com mpotashner@jaffeandasher.com Managing partner(s): Marshall T. Potashner Year established: 1974 Practice(s) involved: civil appeals, commercial litigation, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy, family law, general business and corporate transactions, insurance, real estate and real estate finance

Harrington, Ocko & Monk LLP 81 Main St., Suite 215, White Plains 10601 686-4800 • homlegal.com lsolomon@homlegal.com Managing partner(s): Kevin J. Harrington, Glenn A. Monk and Robert S. Ocko Year established: 1992 Practice(s) involved: construction, corporate and business, employment, insurance defense & coverage, intellectual property, litigation, arbitration and mediation, outside general counsel, real estate, trusts and estates

Jones Law LLP 670 White Plains Road, Penthouse, Scarsdale 10583 472-2300 • joneslawllp.com sjones@joneslawllp.com Managing partner(s): Stephen J. Jones Year established: 2018 Practice(s) involved: business and commercial, commercial litigation, commercial real estate, employment law, estate planning/trusts and estates, insurance coverage and litigation, matrimonial and family law, professionals, real estate

Hyman & Gilbert 1843 Palmer Ave., Larchmont 10538 833-5297 • hymangilbert.com Managing partner(s): Rita K. Gilbert Year established: 1983 Practice(s) involved: divorce and family law, estate and elder law, real estate and corporate law Jackson Lewis PC 44 S. Broadway, 14th floor, White Plains 10601 872-8060 • jacksonlewis.com joseph.saccomano@jacksonlewis.com Managing partner(s) Joseph A. Saccomano Jr., office managing shareholder Year established: 1958 Practice(s) involved: affirmative action compliance and ofccp defense, class actions and complex litigation, collegiate and professional sports, corporate diversity counseling, corporate governance and internal investigations, disability, leave and health management, employee benefits, erisa complex litigation, general employment litigation, health law and transactions, immigration, international employment issues, labor and preventive practices, non-competes and protection against unfair competition, privacy, data and cybersecurity, wage and hour, white collar and government enforcement, workplace safety and health, workplace training

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Karl Dowden Law 445 Hamilton Ave., Suite 1102, White Plains 10601 979-2105. • karldowdenlaw.com karl@karldowdenlaw.com Managing partner(s): Karl Dowden Year established: NA Practice(s) involved: assignments; subleases, commercial leasing, commercial purchases/sales and refinances, license agreements, location agreements, landlord-tenant litigation, residential purchases and sales Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP 200 Summit Drive, First floor, Valhalla 10595 449-1000 • kbrlaw.com akaufman@kbrlaw.com Managing partner(s): Andrew S. Kaufman, Wayne E. Borgeest and Julianna Ryan Year established: 1997 Practice(s) involved: accountants professional liability, allied health professionals, appellate practice, architects and engineers, aviation litigation and transactions, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, condominium and community association liability, construction and labor law, corporate, crisis management, cyber liability, directors and officers liability, disciplinary proceedings and professional licensing, employment practices litigation, environmental, toxic and mass torts, erisa and fiduciary liability, fire and explosion, food, drug and medical device litigation, general liability, health care law, hospitality and dram shop, insurance agents and brokers, insurance coverage, lawyers professional liability, medical malpractice, miscellaneous professional liability, premises liability, product liability defense, securities broker-dealer, security guard liability, skilled nursing, assisted living, home care and hospital, trucking and transportation

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LAW FIRMS | WESTCHESTER COUNTY Area code: 914 (unless otherwise noted)

Keane & Beane PC 445 Hamilton Ave., White Plains 10601 946-4777 • kblaw.com jsiebert@kblaw.com Managing partner(s): Judson K. Siebert Year established: 1980 Practice(s) involved: business transactions, construction, education law, elder law, environmental law, guardianship, insurance/civil rights, labor/ employment law, land development and zoning, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, municipal law, real estate, trusts and estates, trusts/estate litigation, utility law Kramer Kozek LLP 445 Hamilton Ave., Suite 604, White Plains 10601 683-3500 • kramerkozek.com kozek@kramerkozek.com Managing partner(s): Deborah Sherman, Georgia Kramer, Neil E. Kozek Year established: 2004 Practice(s) involved: collaborative practice and divorce, divorce litigation, family law, family and divorce meditation Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever LLP 1 N. Broadway, Suite 1004, White Plains 10601 285-9800 • kelaw.com lcorbin@kelaw.com, jgoldsmith@kelaw.com Managing partner(s): Lee Harrison Corbin and Jessica Galligan Goldsmith Year established: 1986 Practice(s) involved: art law, banking and finance, corporate and securities law, health care law, litigation, real estate law, tax law, trusts and estates Leason Ellis LLP 1 Barker Ave., Fifth floor, White Plains 10601 288-0022 • leasonellis.com leason@leasonellis.com Managing partner(s): David Leason Year established: 2008 Practice(s) involved: litigation, patents, trademarks and copyright Littman Krooks LLP 399 Knollwood Road, White Plains 10603 684-2100 • littmankrooks.com bkrooks@littmankrooks.com Managing partner(s): Bernard A. Krooks Year established: 1990 Practice(s) involved: corporate and securities, elder law and estate planning, special needs planning, special needs advocacy

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Lowey Dannenberg Cohen & Hart PC 44 S. Broadway, Suite 110, White Plains 10601 997-0500 • lowey.com bhart@lowey.com Managing partner(s): Barbara Hart, Gerald Lawrence, and Geoffrey M. Horn Year established: 1968 Practice(s) involved: antitrust, commercial, commodities, health care, securities, whistleblower Marino Partners LLP 15 Fisher Lane, Suite 200, White Plains 10603 368-4525 • marinollp.com pmarino@marinollp.com Managing partner(s): Paul J. Marino Year established: 2006 Practice(s) involved: commercial finance, general corporate, merger and acquisitions, private and hedge fund equity, private placement Markhoff & Mittman PC, The Disability Guys 120 Bloomingdale Road, No. 401, White Plains 10605 946-1452 • thedisabilityguys.com bmittman@thedisabilityguys.com Managing partner(s): Brian M. Mittman, managing partner Year established: NA Practice(s) involved: New York City and state retirement disability, serious personal injury cases, social security disability, supplemental security income, workers’ compensation claims Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin 800 Westchester Ave., Suite C-700, Rye Brook 10573 977-7300 • marshalldennehey.com officejpconnors@mdwcg.org Managing partner(s): James P. Connors, senior counsel and office managing attorney, Westchester Year established: 1962 Practice(s) involved: amusements, sports and recreation liability, asbestos and mass tort litigation, automobile liability, aviation and complex litigation, construction injury litigation, fraud/special investigation, general liability, hospitality and liquor liability, maritime litigation, new york construction and labor law, personal injury protection (pip) litigation, premises and retail liability, product liability, property litigation, social services & human services liability, trucking and transportation liability

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McCarthy Fingar LLP 11 Martine Ave., 12th floor, White Plains 10606 946-3700 • mccarthyfingar.com info@mccarthyfingar.com Managing partner(s): Clinton B. Smith and Kathleen Donelli Year established: 1945 Practice(s) involved: appellate practice, cannabis law, charitable gift planning, collaborative law, commercial planning, commercial litigation, corporate and general business, exempt organizations, matrimonial and family law, mediation and arbitration, municipal law and land use, real estate transactions, surrogates court litigation, tax certiorari and condemnation, taxation, trusts and estates McCullough, Goldberger & Staudt LLP 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 340, White Plains 10605 949-6400 • mcculloughgoldberger.com fmccullough@mgslawyers.com Managing partner(s): Frank S. McCullough Jr. Year established: 1984 Practice(s) involved: commercial and residential leasing, commercial/construction/personal injury and appellate litigation, condominium/cooperative and homeowners association law, land use and environmental law, municipal law, not-for-profit organizations, tax certiorari litigation, transactional real estate, trusts and estates/surrogates court litigation Meiselman, Packman, Nealon, Scialabba & Baker PC 1230 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains 10605 517-5000 • mpnsb.com info@mpnsb.com Managing partner(s): Myra I. Packman Year established: 1977 Practice(s) involved: NA Morrison Law Firm PC 445 Hamilton Ave., Suite 402, White Plains 10601 239-3650 • morrisonlawfirmpc.com dmorrison@morrisonlawfirmpc.com ssledzik@morrisonlawfirmpc.com Managing partner(s): Daniel W. Morrison, partner; Steven T. Sledzik, partner Year established: NA Practice(s) involved: commercial litigation, construction and labor law, employment, general liability, mold and silica, negligence, pollution, toxic torts and exposure to asbestos

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LAW FIRMS | WESTCHESTER COUNTY Area code: 914 (unless otherwise noted)

O’Connor McGuinness Conte Doyle Oleson Watson & Loftus, LLP 1 Barker Ave., Suite 675, White Plains 10601 948-4500 • omcdoc.com roleson@omcdoc.com Managing partner(s): Richard C. Oleson Year established: 1945 Practice(s) involved: appellate practice, automobile litigation, business law, construction accidents, criminal defense, environmental and toxic tort, medical malpractice defense, personal injury and wrongful death, product liability, real estate law, trucking and transportation, trusts and estates Oxman Law Group 120 Bloomingdale Road, Suite 100 White Plains 10605 422-3900 • oxmanlaw.com jkirkpatrick@oxmanlaw.com Managing partner(s): John Kirkpatrick Year established: 2001 Practice(s) involved: business/commercial litigation, divorce and separation, employment, estate practice/ elder law, intentional torts, land use/zoning, malpractice, municipal, personal injury/wrongful death, real estate, tax Pillinger Miller Tarallo LLP 555 Taxter Road, Fifth floor, Elmsford 10523 703-6300 • pmtlawfirm.com mcambone@pmtlawfirm.com Managing partner(s): Marc Pillinger, Jeffrey Miller, Nicholas Tarallo Year established: 2006 Practice(s) involved: asbestos, automobile, construction, dram shop liability, employment practices, environmental and toxic tort, general liability, insurance coverage, municipal defense, non-profit organizations, ocean/marine and complex property claims, products liability, professional liability, reinsurance, subrogation, transportation and trucking, workers’ compensation Radow Law PLLC 17 N. Chatsworth Ave., Larchmont 10538 315-6215 • radowlaw.com enradow@radowlaw.com Managing partner(s): Elisabeth N. Radow, managing attorney Year established: 2012 Practice(s) involved: commercial leasing, construction projects, gas drilling leases and pipeline easement agreements, loan work outs, purchase and sale transactions, real property finance, residential real estate

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Rattet PLLC 202 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 300, White Plains 10601 381-7400 rrattet@rattetlaw.com Managing partner(s): Robert L. Rattet, founding partner Year established: 1975 Practice(s) involved: bankruptcy, commercial litigation, restructuring Rosenthal & Markowitz LLP 399 Knollwood Road, Suite 107, White Plains 10603 347-1292 • rosemarklaw.com thefirm@rosemarklaw.com Managing partner(s): Kathy N. Rosenthal, Linda Markowitz Year established: 2000 Practice(s) involved: child and spousal support, modification and enforcement, child custody, parental/ grandparent access and visitation, collaborative law, divorce mediation, divorce, either uncontested or litigated, elder law, employment matters, estate and tax planning, individual and corporate tax matters including planning for multi-national families, pre-nuptial and post nuptial agreements, probate and intestate estate administration and settlement, residential real estate transactions, trusts (revocable and irrevocable) Scalise & Hamilton LLP 670 White Plains Road, Suite 325, Scarsdale 10583 725-2801 • scaliseandhamiltonllp.com dscalise@scalisethics.com Managing partner(s): Deborah A. Scalise Year established: 1997 Practice(s) involved: ethics, professional responsibility, white-collar crime Snyder & Snyder LLP 94 White Plains Road, Tarrytown 10591 333-0700 • snyderlaw.net lsnyder@snyderlaw.net Managing partner(s): Leslie Snyder Year established: 1990 Practice(s) involved: land use development, zoning, and environmental law, litigation and alternate dispute resolution, real estate and commercial transactions, renewable energy, telecommunications and public utility infrastructure

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Spolzino, Smith, Buss & Jacobs, LLP 733 Yonkers Ave., Suite 200, Yonkers 10704 81 Main St., Suite 306, White Plains 10601 476-0600 • sbjlaw.com tsmith@sbjlaw.com Managing partner(s): Thomas W. Smith Year established: 1989 Practice(s) involved: cooperative and condominium law, corporate, employment and bankruptcy law, litigation and appeals, local government & school law, real estate and land use law Stern Keiser & Panken LLP 1025 Westchester Ave., Room 305 White Plains 10604 428-8800 • skpwlaw.com lkeiser@skpllp.com Managing partner(s): Laurence Keiser Year established: 1994 Practice(s) involved: corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, elder law, estate and business succession planning, guardianships and special needs planning, real estate transactions, surrogate’s court matters, tax planning and controversies, trust and estate administration Veneruso, Curto, Schwartz & Curto LLP 35 E. Grassy Sprain Road, Suite 400, Yonkers 10710 779-1100 • vcsclaw.com jveneruso@vcsclaw.com Managing partner(s): James J. Veneruso, managing partner Year established: 2008 Practice(s) involved: business and corporate, land use and zoning, litigation, real estate Vigorito, Barker, Patterson, Nichols & Porter LLP 115 E. Stevens Ave., Suite 206, Valhalla, 10595 495-4834 • vbpnplaw.com a.vigorito@vbpnplaw.com Managing partner(s): Alfred P. Vigorito Year established: 2015 Practice(s) involved: appeals, commercial transportation and motor vehicle, construction and labor law, directors and officers liability, employment and labor law, general liability defense, health care law, insurance coverage litigation, medical malpractice defense, municipal law, nursing home and long term care defense, products liability, professional liability, white collar criminal defense

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LAW FIRMS | WESTCHESTER COUNTY Area code: 914 (unless otherwise noted)

Vouté, Lohrfink, Magro & McAndrew LLP 170 Hamilton Ave., Suite 315, White Plains 10601 946-1400 • vlmmc-law.com vlmmc@vlmmc-law.com Managing partner(s): Charles D. Lohrfink Jr. Year established: 1963 Practice(s) involved: employment law, general liability litigation, insurance litigation, medical malpractice, professional liability, real estate litigation and transactions Welby, Brady & Greenblatt LLP 11 Martine Ave., 15th floor, White Plains 10606 428-2100 • wbgllp.com twelby@wbgllp.com Managing partner(s): Thomas H. Welby Year established: 1988 Practice(s) involved: commercial law, construction law, employment and labor law, mediation and arbitration, real estate & land development

West Group Law PLLC 81 Main St., Suite 510, White Plains 10601 898-2400 • westgrouplaw.com lkeiser@skpllp.com Managing partner(s): Laurence Keiser Year established: 1994 Practice(s) involved: construction, litigation, municipal law, procurement public-private partnerships, real estate and commercial lending Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP 1133 Westchester Ave., White Plains 10604 323-7000 • wilsonelser.com john.flannery@wilsonelser.com Managing partner(s): John Flannery, managing partner; and Patrick Geraghty, deputy regional managing partner Year established: 1978 Practice(s) involved: construction, litigation, municipal law, procurement public-private partnerships, real estate and commercial lending

Yankwitt LLP 140 Grand St., Suite 705, White Plains 10601 686-1500 • yankwitt.com russell@yankwitt.com Managing partner(s): Russell Yankwitt Year established: 2009 Practice(s) involved: alternative dispute resolution, business litigation, employment litigation, hospitality practice, premises liability, professional liability whistleblower litigation, white collar criminal defense Zarin & Steinmetz 81 Main St., Suite 415, White Plains 10601 682-7800 • zarin-steinmetz.com david@zarin-steinmetz.net Managing partner(s): Michael D. Zarin, David S. Steinmetz Year established: 1997 Practice(s) involved: eminent domain, environmental law and hazardous waste, environmental regulation and administrative law, landlord/tenant and leasing, litigation, property owner rights and disputes, publicprivate partnerships and municipal law, real estate and business transactions and financing, sustainability and green building, zoning and land use

SCALISE & HAMILTON PC Deborah A. Scalise Sarah Jo Hamilton Lisa M. Bluestein Of Counsel

SCALISE & HAMILTON PC 670 White Plains Road, Suite 325 Scarsdale, NY 10583 (914) 725-2801

Ethics & Professionalism Grievances

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Deborah A. Scalise of Scalise & Hamilton PC, Scarsdale, New York, represents judges, lawyers and law firms in ethics and professional responsibility matters before the Character and Fitness and Grievance Committees and the Commission on Judicial Conduct. The firm also provides proactive advice via advisory letters, website and escrow account review and assists law students with bar admission. She received her Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School and a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Arts degree in forensic psychology from John Jay College (CUNY). Active in several bars statewide and local bar associations, Scalise has held leadership positions and coordinates or lectures CLE programs. She plans community outreach events for local students, including Career Day, Law Day and Take Your Children to Work Day. She also volunteers as a legal advisor and coach for Rye Neck High School and the Westchester/New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Mock Trial Competition. Scalise received the NYSBA’s 2019 Ruth G. Shapiro Memorial Award for her noteworthy contributions to women’s concerns through pro bono services, writing, service to bar associations or community organizations. In October 2018, the Legal Services of the Hudson Valley recognized her during National Pro

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Bono Week for legal counsel and mentorship in the area of ethics and professionalism. She was honored by the New York City Bar Association Lawyers Assistance Program for her continued support and contributions in 2015; received the Westchester Bar Association’s Family Friendly Award in 2014, the Westchester Bar Association State of New York Marilyn Menge Award in 2012 and the Westchester County Above the Bar Pace Setter Award in 2019. Repeatedly recognized by her peers as “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell since 2002, Scalise is a Super Lawyer, since 2009 and a Best Lawyer in America, since 2012.

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LAW FIRMS | FAIRFIELD COUNTY Area code: 203 (unless otherwise noted)

Berchem, Moses & Devlin PC 1221 Post Road East, Westport 06880 • 227-9545 75 Broad St., Milford 06460 • 783-1200 bmdlaw.com ibloom@bmdlaw.com Managing partner(s): Marsha Belman Moses, firm managing partner; Ira W. Bloom, Westport managing partner Year established: 1933 Practice(s) involved in: affordable housing, community and economic development, business law, commercial real estate, divorce and family, education, estate and tax planning and administration, insurance defense workers’ compensation, labor and employment, land use and zoning, litigation, municipal, personal injury and financial real estate. Brody and Associates LLC 120 Post Road West, Suite 101, Westport 06880 454-0560 • brodyandassociates.com rbrody@brodyandassociates.com Managing partner(s): Robert G. Brody Year established: 1997 Practice(s) involved in: advice and counseling, courtroom litigation / arbitration / mediation, defense of administrative charges (state, federal, and local agencies), defense of government employment audits and investigations, employment agreements, family businesses, internal employment practices audits, labor relations, personnel policies, training Brody Wilkinson PC 2507 Post Road, Southport 06890 319-7100 • brodywilk.com pmott@brodywilk.com Managing partner(s): Peter T. Mott Year established: 1998 Practice(s) involved in: business, dispute resolution, real estate, trusts and estates Cacace Tusch & Santagata 777 Summer St., Stamford 06901 327-2000 • lawcts.com mcacace@lawcts.com Managing partner(s): Michael J. Cacace Year established: 1982 Practice(s) involved in: administrative appeals, appellate court, business law, civil litigation, employment law, environmental law, estate planning & probate, family law, landlord-tenant matters, personal injury, real estate, valuation law, zoning and land use

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Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP 707 Summer St., Suite 300, Stamford 06901 425-4200 • carmodylaw.com bhenebry@carmodylaw.com Managing partner(s): Brian T. Henebry Year established: 1990 Practice(s) involved in: alternative dispute resolution, corporate and business, energy and infrastructure, environmental, health care law, immigration, individual clients, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, personal injury, real estate/land use Carta, McAlister & Moore LLC 1120 Post Road, Darien 06820 202-3100 • cmm-law.com mcarta@cmm-law.com Managing partner(s): Mark R. Carta, managing partner; Darcy S. McAlister and Glen J. Moore, partners Year established: 2012 Practice(s) involved in: commercial dispute resolution, divorce and family law, divorce and family law alternatives, employment law, litigation, real estate, wills/trusts and estates Cohen and Wolf PC 1115 Broad St., Bridgeport 06604 368-0211 • cohenandwolf.com dball@cohenandwolf.com Managing partner(s): David A. Ball Year established: 1951 Practice(s) involved in: appellate, bankruptcy, business and corporate, commercial lending, common interest communities, criminal defense, elder law, employment and labor, family law, land use and zoning legal ethics, litigation and dispute resolution, municipal, personal injury, physicians’ practices, real estate, securities, tax, telecommunications and utilities, trust and estates Collins, Hannafin PC 148 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury 06810 885-1938 • chgjtlaw.com plathrop@chgjtlaw.com Managing partner(s): Edward J. Hannafin Year established: 1963 Practice(s) involved in: business law and tax, civil litigation personal injury and other areas, employment law, family law and divorce, real estate and land use, trusts and estates, workers’ compensation Cramer & Ahern 38 Post Road West, Westport 06880 222-7000 • cramerahern.com allen.cramer@cramerandahern.com Managing partner(s): allan P. Cramer Year established: 1968 Practice(s) involved in: art law, corporate, estate planning, general civil practice, negligence, probate, real estate, trials

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Cummings & Lockwood LLC 6 Landmark Square, Stamford 06901 327-1700 • cl-law.com jmills@cl-law.com Managing partner(s): Jonathan B. Mills Year established: 1909 Practice(s) involved in: commercial real estate, corporate and finance, litigation, private clients Day Pitney LLP 1 Canterbury Green, Stamford 06901 • 977-7300 24 Field Point Road, Greenwich 06830 • 862 7800 daypitney.com satwardy@daypitney.com Managing partner(s): Stanley Twardy Jr. Year established: 1902 Practice(s) involved in: corporate and business law, litigation, trusts and estates and individual clients Diserio Martin O’Connor & Castiglioni LLP 1 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901 358-0800 • dmoc.com wdurkin@dmoc.com Managing partner(s): William A. Durkin III Year established: 1983 Practice(s) involved in: corporate and finance, employment, intellectual property, litigation, private clients Ferguson Cohen LLP 25 Field Point Road, Greenwich 06830 661-5222 • fercolaw.com jferguson@fercolaw.com Managing partner(s): John J. Ferguson Year established: 2006 Practice(s) involved in: civil litigation, commercial real estate, corporate counsel, estate planning, probate & estate litigation, residential real estate Finn Dixon & Herling LLP 6 Landmark Square, Stamford 06901 325-5000 • fdh.com mherling@fdh.com Managing partner(s): Michael J. Herling Year established: 1987 Practice(s) involved in: bankruptcies and corporate reorganizations, commercial litigation, debt financing, executive compensation, benefits and employment, family offices, general corporate, government and internal investigations, hedge funds/private equity funds/other investment funds, international practice, investment advisers and broker-dealers, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital, securities and public companies, tax

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CUMMINGS & LOCKWOOD: PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY AND SERVICE FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS

ummings & Lockwood was founded in 1909 in Stamford, Conn., by Homer Cummings and Charles Lockwood. Homer Cummings, a former mayor of Stamford in the early 1900s, was vice chairman of the Democratic National Convention in 1910. He played a pivotal role in the election of President Woodrow Wilson in 1912 and served as the attorney general of the United States under Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933 to 1939. In addition to his achievements in politics, Mr. Cummings also had an outstanding career as a courtroom lawyer. He served as state attorney for Fairfield County from 1914 to 1928 and handled the famous Israel case, which is noted in all law school classes on criminal law and highlighted in the famous feature film Boomerang. Judge Charles Lockwood was first an assistant district attorney in New York City and later, a three-time probate judge in Stamford. He was seriously considered for nomination for governor of Connecticut but devoted himself instead to the business of the Firm. From its original two-lawyer office in 1909, to the office it occupied for more than 50 years in the former National Bank Building, the Firm continued to grow and moved to Four Stamford Plaza where it spent the next 25 years. In 2006, Cummings & Lockwood moved to its new headquarters at Six Landmark Square in Stamford. The bank building no longer stands, but Cummings & Lockwood has survived world wars, the Great Depression, the emergence of global markets and technologies and profound changes in the practice of law. Homer Cummings and Charles Lockwood still symbolize the dual strengths of our Firm — full-service representation of businesses combined with personalized service to individuals and families. Indeed, the core principles they imparted — professional excellence, integrity and service — remain hallmarks of the Firm today.

Private Clients Practice — Cummings

& Lockwood has one of the largest trusts and estates practices in the United States, with a significant private client base of high-net-worth individuals and families, closely held businesses and national charities and foundations. Our private clients’ attorneys, many of whom have been elected to the prestigious American College of Trusts and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), are experienced in the areas of estate planning and administration; estate, income and gift tax; trust formation and management; executor and trustee services; charitable giving and foundations; special needs planning; probate law; and

residential real estate. Whether dealing with recently acquired assets or family fortunes that span generations, the Firm provides innovative strategies and solutions to preserve, enhance and transition our clients’ wealth, as well as meet their varied legal needs and personal goals.

Commercial Practice — Cummings

& Lockwood has an elite commercial practice with numerous, professionally recognized lawyers who are experienced in the areas of litigation and dispute resolution; real estate investment and development; banking, lending and credit transactions; corpo-

rate acquisitions and divestitures; and partnership, limited liability company and tax matters. Our clients include entrepreneurs, closely held companies, regional, national and international corporations, hedge funds, private equity firms, financial institutions and not-forprofit organizations. In addition, Cummings & Lockwood’s commercial and private clients lawyers regularly work together to provide entity planning, business succession planning, tax guidance and litigation to privately owned businesses of all sizes and industries. For more information about our Firm, visit us at www.cl-law.com.

For over a century, Cummings & Lockwood has provided sophisticated legal representation to individuals, families and businesses.

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Probate and Estate Administration Wealth Protection Planning Fiduciary and Trustee Services International Estate and Tax Planning Business Succession Planning Estate Planning for Hedge Fund and Private Equity Principals

OUR FIRM TODAY

Cummings & Lockwood continues to provide sophisticated legal counsel to both private clients and commercial enterprises. Our clients include individuals and families with inherited and newly created wealth, as well as emerging, middle-market and Fortune 500 companies. The Firm has nearly 100 attorneys and accountants located in Stamford, Greenwich and West Hartford, Conn.; and in Naples, Bonita Springs and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

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LAW FIRMS | FAIRFIELD COUNTY Area code: 203 (unless otherwise noted)

Gager Bower & Scalzo LLP 325 Main Street South, Southbury 06488 262-6600 • gagerlaw.net bower@gagerlaw.net Managing partner(s): Kathy Bower, managing partner, Southbury branch Year established: 1917 Practice(s) involved in: alternative dispute resolution, commercial litigation, personal injury, residential real estate, tort defense, trusts and estates Gilbride, Tusa, Last & Spellane LLC 31 Brookside Drive, Greenwich 06830 • 622-9360 175 Elm St., New Canaan 06840 • 920-4795 gtlslaw.com info@gtlslaw.com Managing partner(s): Jonathan M. Wells Year established: 1983 Practice(s) involved in: corporate and business law, commercial real estate, employment law, estate and trust administration, estate planning, intellectual property, litigation, real estate and land use, residential real estate, tax disputes, tax planning Goldman Gruder & Woods LLC 200 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk 06854 899-8900 • goldmangruderwoods.com mgoldman@goldgru.com Managing partner(s): Michael L. Goldman Year established: 1936 Practice(s) involved in: business and corporate law, litigation (including appellate advocacy), real estate law, default solutions, estate planning/probate, health care law, and education/children’s rights law Gregory and Adams 190 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton 06894 762-9000 • gregoryandadams.com rslater@gregoryandadams.com Managing partner(s): Ralph E. Slater Year established: 1964 Practice(s) involved in: business law, commercial/ residential real estate, land use, planning and zoning, litigation, trusts and estates/taxation

Halloran & Sage LLP 315 Post Road West, Westport 06880 • 227-2855 133 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury 06810 • 798-1000 halloransage.com fogerty@halloransage.com Managing partner(s): Stephen P. Fogerty, managing attorney, Westport Year established: 1935 Practice(s) involved in: appellate, construction, corporate business and transactions, criminal defense, cybersecurity and data privacy, energy and utilities, environmental and land use, government contracts, health care, individuals and families, insurance, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation and dispute resolution, military defense, municipal and state government, real estate, referrals to other professionals, workers’ compensation Holland & Knight LLP 1 Stamford Plaza, 263 Terser Blvd., Suite 1400 Stamford 06901 905-4500 • hklaw.com evan.seideman@hklaw.com Managing partner(s): Evan Seidman Year established: 1968 Practice(s) involved in: corporate transactions finance and tax, energy and environment, health care, intellectual property, international business and trade, labor employment and benefits, latin america, litigation and dispute resolution, private wealth services, real estate, hospitality and leisure, regulatory and government affairs, technology and cybersecurity, transportation Ivey, Barnum & O’Mara LLC 170 Mason St., Greenwich 06830 661-6000 • ibolaw.com info@ibolaw.com Managing partner(s): Michael J. Jones, Jennifer D. Port, Steven B. Steinmetz, Michael P. Murray, Stephen G. Walko Year established: 1950 Practice(s) involved in: commercial real estate, corporate, employment law, franchise, land use/zoning, litigation, personal injury/wrongful death, residential real estate, trust and estate planning

Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder 350 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 06604 336-4421 • koskoff.com Managing partner(s): James Horowitz Year established: 1936 Practice(s) involved in: birth injuries, civil rights, class actions, commercial litigation, defective and harmful products, medical malpractice, personal injury, whistleblower, women’s issues Law Offices of Edward Nusbaum PC 212 Post Road West, Wesport 06880 226-8181 • nusbaumfamilylaw.com enusbaum@nusbaumfamilylaw.com Managing partner(s): Edward Nusbaum, president; and Harold W. Halderman, associate Year established: 2018 Practice(s) involved in: alimony, child custody and support, divorce, international family matters, jurisdictional disputes, legal separation, parenting and visitation, post-judgment enforcement of court orders, post-judgment modification of financial and custody orders, pre-marital and post-nuptial agreements, property division, relocation Law Offices of Seth J. Arnowitz LLC 733 Stamford St., Suite 302, Stamford 06901 195 Danbury Road, Suite 120, Wilton 06897 348-7722 • ctattorney.com seth@ctattorney.com Managing partner(s): Seth Arnowitz Year established: 1998 Practice(s) involved in: family/divorce, litigation, probate, real estate Lev Berlin & Sousa, PC 200 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk 06854 838-8500 • levberlin.com info@levberlin.com Managing partner(s): Jack H. Sousa Year established: 1995 Practice(s) involved in: corporate, real estate, securities, technology and privacy

Jones Law LLP 1 Landmark Square, 21st floor, Stamford 06901 965-7700 • joneslawllp.com sjones@joneslawllp.com Managing partner(s): Stephen J. Jones Year established: 2018 Practice(s) involved in: business and commercial, commercial litigation, commercial real estate, employment law, estate planning/trusts and estates, insurance coverage and litigation, matrimonial and family law, professionals, real estate

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LAW FIRMS | FAIRFIELD COUNTY Area code: 203 (unless otherwise noted)

Locke Lord LLP 1 Canterbury Green, 201 Broad St., Stamford 06901 975-7575 • lockelord.com scott.wofsy@lockelord.com Managing partner(s): Scott. D. Wofsy, Stamford office managing partner Year established: 1887 Practice(s) involved in: antitrust, appellate, art law, aviation and defense, banking and finance, bankruptcy, restructuring and insolvency, business litigation and dispute resolution, cannabis, class actions, construction, consumer products, retail and franchise, corporate, educational institutions, employee benefits and executive compensation, energy, environmental, financial services, financial services litigation, fintech, food, beverage and cosmetics, gaming law, health care, hospitality, insurance,insurtech, intellectual property, international arbitration, labor and employment, life sciences, privacy and cybersecurity, private equity and venture capital, product liability, public finance, public law abd policy, real estate and real estate finance, tax, technology, media and telecommunications, white collar criminal defense and internal investigations Martin LLP 262 Harbor Drive, Third floor, Stamford 06902 973-5251 • martinllp.net cmartin@martinllp.net Managing partner(s): Christopher G. Martin Year established: 1996 Practice(s) involved in: corporate, litigation, real estate McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP 30 Jelliff Lane, Southport 06890 319-4000 • mdmc-law.com edeutsch@mdmc-law.com Managing partner(s): Edward B. Deutsch, managing partner, New England offices Year established: 1983 Practice(s) involved in: alternative dispute resolution, antitrust, appellate practice, aviation, banking and financial services, bankruptcy, restructuring, creditors’ rights, cannabis, class actions, construction, fidelity and surety, corporate transactions, cybersecurity, data protection and privacy, election, political and campaign finance law, environmental, family law, franchise, health care, health care private equity, hospitality, immigration, insurance services, intellectual property, international arbitration, labor and employment, life, health, disability, and erisa, litigation, middle market private equity, mortgage and foreclosure, municipal and land use, personal injury defense, premises liability, private client/wealth management (cross-border), product liability, professional liability, real estate, renewable energy, securities, tax, toxic tort, transportation, trusts & estates, unclaimed property, white collar criminal defense

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Morrison Law Firm PC 25 Field Point Road, Greenwich 06830 244-4041 • morrisonlawfirmpc.com ssledzik@morrisonlawfirmpc.com Managing partner(s): Daniel W. Morrison, partner Steven T. Sledzik, partner Year established: 2017 Practice(s) involved in: commercial litigation, construction and labor law, employment, general liability, mold and silica, negligence, pollution, toxic torts and exposure to asbestos

Reich & Truax LLC 2507 Post Road, Suite PH, Southport 06890 254-9877 • reichandtruax.com Managing partner(s): Veronica E. Reich, Louise T. Truax Year established: 1998 Practice(s) involved in: alimony, alternative reproduction, child support, custody and parenting time, divorce, elder law, grandparents and third-party visitation, mediation services, post-secondary and college expenses, property division

Murtha Cullina LLP 177 Broad St., Stamford 06901 653-5400 • murthalaw.com jdelmonico@murthalaw.com Managing partner(s): Jennifer Morgan DelMonico Year established: 1936 Practice(s) involved in: administrative and state tax appeals, affordable housing and community development, appellate practice, auto dealership, banking, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, business and finance, communications, community banking, construction, distributor/dealer/franchise group, education, emerging companies, employee benefits, energy, environmental and utilities, family business, government affairs, health care, immigration, insurance recovery, intellectual property, labor and employment, land use, litigation, long-term care, municipal law, privacy and cybersecurity, probate and trust dispute resolution, real estate, renewable energy, retail, restaurant and hospitality, tax practice and procedure, tax-exempt organizations, trusts and estates, unfair competition/trade secrets and non-competition agreements

Robinson & Cole LLP 1055 Washington Blvd., Stamford 06901 462-7500 • rc.com • acondon@rc.com Managing partner(s): April F. Condon, partner in charge, Stamford office Year established: 1845 Practice(s) involved in: bankruptcy + reorganizations, business transactions, construction, data privacy + cybersecurity, environmental, energy + telecommunications, finance + public finance, government relations + lobbying, health law, insurance + reinsurance, intellectual property, labor, employment, benefits + immigration, land use, litigation, real estate + development, tax + exempt organizations

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St., Bridgeport 06601 330-2000 • pullcom.com jtshearin@pullcom.com Managing partner(s): James T. Shearin, chairman Year established: 1919 Practice(s) involved in: alternative dispute resolution, bankruptcy, creditors’ rights and financial restructuring business and finance, condominiums, residential associations and community organizations, education law, environmental, family law, government finance, health care, intellectual, property and technology, internal investigations, labor, employment law and employee benefits, litigation, municipal law, nonprofit organizations, opportunity zones, property tax and valuation, real estate, regulatory, energy and telecommunications, trusts and estates

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Rosenblum Newfield LLC 1 Landmark Square, Fifth floor, Stamford 06901 358-9200 • rosenblumnewfield.com jbra@jbraesq.com Managing partner(s): James Rosenblum Year established: 1992 Practice(s) involved in: commercial litigation, government audits, health care contracting, health care law, licensure action, managed care litigation, medical liability Rucci Law Group LLC 19 Old Kings Highway South, Darien 06820 202-9686 • ruccilawgroup.com azabetakis@ruccilawgroup.com Managing partner(s): Amy Zabetakis Year established: 2011 Practice(s) involved in: business and startups, family law, intellectual property, land use and zoning, nonprofit organizations, real estate, wills/trusts and estate planning Russo & Associates LLC 2507 Post Road, Southport 06890 254-7579 • russoassoc.com Rob@russoassoc.com Managing partner(s): Robert D. Russo Year established: 2006 Practice(s) involved in: aviation, business, construction, election law, minor criminal, probate and estate, real estate

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LAW FIRMS | FAIRFIELD COUNTY Area code: 203 (unless otherwise noted)

Rutkin, Oldham & Griffin, LLC 5 Imperial Ave., Westport 06880 227-7301 • rutkinoldham.com soldham@rutkinoldham.com Managing partner(s): Arnold H. Rutkin, Sarah S. Oldham, David W. Griffin Year established: 1982 Practice(s) involved in: alimony, child support, complex property division issues, custody and visitation, divorce, relocation Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP 707 Summer St., Stamford 06901 357-9200 • ryandelucalaw.com rohickey@ryandelucalaw.com Managing partner(s): Robert O. Hickey Year established: 1966 Practice(s) involved in: aging services litigation, appellate practice, automobile liability, commercial litigation, construction law, employment law, insurance, land use litigation, legal malpractice, medical malpractice/health care liability, municipal liability, premises liability, products liability, professional liability, railroad, retail, restaurant and hospitality, transportation, workers’ compensation, Shipman & Goodwin LLP 300 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901; 289 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich 06830 324-8100 • 869-5600 • shipmangoodwin.com alieberman@goodwin.com Managing partner(s): Alan E. Lieberman Year established: 1919 Practice(s) involved in: bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, business and finance, construction law, data privacy and protection, environmental, government investigations and white collar criminal defense, health law, intellectual property, labor, employment and benefits, litigation, product and tort litigation, public finance, real estate and land use, school law, state attorneys general, tax, trusts and estates Silver Golub & Teitell LLP 184 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901 325-4491• sgtlaw.com rsilver@sgtlaw.com Managing partner(s): Richard A. Silver Year established: 1978 Practice(s) involved in: medical malpractice, serious personal injury, complex civil litigation, wrongful death, auto accident, trucking accidents /large commercial trucks and tractor trailers, birth injuries / cerebral palsy / erb’s palsy, traumatic and acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury

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David Greenberg’s “Steel Bike Rack.” Courtesy ArtsWestchester. Zee” by Ilan Averbuch of Long Island City that pays homage to the Native American Lenape and their history along the Hudson River. • “Untitled” by Thomas Lendvai of Ronkonkoma that contains forms that mimic ripples on the river’s surface and frame the towers of the bridge. • A bike rack “Converging Vistas” by Christopher Flick of the Bronx that is designed to evoke thoughts of the Palisades and the New York City skyline. The pedestrian and bike path is on the northern side of the bridge’s northern span, which carries traffic in a westerly direction toward Rockland. The Thruway Authority has put Covid-19 safety protocols into effect, which call for visitors to remain 6 feet away from others and, when social distancing cannot be maintained, to wear a face covering on the path and in the restrooms. “There’s such an awareness of the need for interesting outdoor gathering places,” Langsam said, adding that ArtsWestchester has been working with developers including Martin Ginsburg, LMC and the White Plains Housing Authority to create various sculptures and murals for their buildings and construction sites. She also pointed out that Westchester has a long tradition of welcoming the arts as exemplified by a collection of sculptures at SUNY Purchase and PepsiCo’s Donald M. Kendall sculpture gardens that has been closed during the pandemic. “With the vaccine on the way, hopefully by summer we’ll be able to open some entertainment venues,” Langsam said. “I think the most optimistic thing I can say about the cultural organizations in Westchester is that they have not skipped a beat. Everyone has pivoted; everyone is doing online virtual programs. Those that can be opened outdoors are open, some of the education places are open but with smaller classes. We’re finding that online we’re reaching a lot of people that we may not have reached in the past.”

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What will 2021 hold for the local office market? BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

dam Stark would like to say that he has seen the future of the office market, but he freely admits the view is anything but crystal clear. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely a situation where things are developing and changing on a dayto-day basis,â&#x20AC;? said Stark, president of the White Plains-headquartered Stark Office Suites. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When people ask me questions about the future right now, I tend to tell them that my crystal ballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gotten a little bit foggy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; because I think anybody who tells you that they know the answers is really overestimating their sense of where things are going to be.â&#x20AC;?

In a recent interview on Westfair Business Buzz, the weekly podcast produced by the Business Journal, Stark said that he can forecast certain trends that will play a major role in reshaping this sector in the coming year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We think that folks are going to be looking more and more for a certain level of privacy and protection when they go to their offices,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There had been a

big trend towards a lot of open spaces and a lot more removal of walls, but my sense is that at least for the short- to medium-term, some of those trends are going to change.â&#x20AC;? Stark noted that the return to the office environment after months of a mostly remote white-collar workforce is not guaranteed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At this point in time, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very personal thing for people,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are

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Covid pushes I-287 corridor into final leg of repurposing BY SETH MANDELBAUM

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or years now the Interstate 287 corridor has been struggling as office occupancy declined with changes in our society. The large corporate headquarters such as General Foods and others that used to grace Westchester Avenue were no longer needed, and in recent years we have been seeing a gradual move toward a new life for the I-287 corridor. When Covid-19 struck in March, it accelerated a process that was already well along. By the second quarter of 2020 leasing activity in Westchester totaled just above 300,000 square feet, a decline of 36.6 percent from the year before. While I-287 did see some leasing activity, it was still down 21.5 percent from the previous quarter and 39.3 percent year over year. By the third quarter there was some improvement in the overall Westchester office market with a 4.8 percent increase over the previous quarter, but well below the 10-year historical third-quarter average. Despite some setbacks, the long-needed repurposing of the I-287 corridor continues, perhaps even spurred on by the pandemic, as people seek refuge in the suburbs. According to Houlihan Lawrence, 37% of the buyers in Westchester in the third quarter originated from New York City, an increase from 26% year-over-year. Year-to-date, 54% of the New York City buyers were from Manhattan and 18% from Brooklyn. In neighboring Putnam County, the percentage of third-quarter NYC buyers rose to 33%, nearly twice as many as last year. In the coming months, the pandemic will continue to escalate changes along the I-287 corridor. The opening of Wegmans supermarket, although delayed by Covid19, shows that there is a demand for services to support new residential development in the area. The Rochester-based grocery store chain opened in August. The 121,000-square-foot store on Corporate Park Drive in Harrison has 732 parking spaces and has added a retail component to new planned housing in the area. McCullough, Goldberger & Staudt LLP has received accolades for its involvement in the repurposing of the I-287 Corridor from office parks to housing and retail uses. MGS Senior Partner Frank McCullough was honored by the Westchester County Association and the Pace University’s Land Use Law Center for his role in repurposing Westchester’s I-287 corridor, and his and the firm’s expertise in land use planning. In addition to its involvement in the

Wegmans project, MGS has been integral in obtaining approvals for other I-287 corridor projects, including: • Life Time Athletic at the former site of The Journal News building on Westchester Park Drive, the company built a 200,000-square-foot fitness center. • Simone Development’s $61 million project currently under construction, which renovates and expands104 Corporate Park Drive for a state-of-theart 21st century Montefiore health care facility. • The Toll Brothers/Normandy Real Estate Partners transformation of office space on Corporate Park Drive, adjacent to the new Wegmans, into a multifamily residential development with 421 rental apartments, including 42 affordable units, which is expected to open shortly. Despite the setback that the pandemic has dealt Westchester’s entire economy, it has created an influx of new residents leaving New York City for the suburbs. This will create more demand for housing and can only benefit the I-287 repurposing and spur the creation of housing and retail to accommodate these new residents. Seth Mandelbaum is a partner with McCullough, Goldberger & Staudt LLP of White Plains. MGS represents a diverse group of clients and has been an integral part of the Westchester community for more than 60 years. Mandelbaum can be reached smandelbaum@mgslawyers.com.

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Rendering by Papp Architects of the Calvert Street project.

Harrison TOD project chugging along BY PETER KATZ pkatz@westfairinc.com

onstruction is well underway on a mixed-use transit-oriented development in Harrison that includes 24 residential units and parking for 44 cars along with ground-level retail space on a parcel that had long been eyed for development. The project at 33 Calvert St. backs up to the Metro-North Railroad tracks and is less than 1,000 feet from the Harrison station. The developer is the Confluent Development Group based in Santa Barbara, California, according to project architect Philip A. Fruchter of the White Plains-based firm Papp Architects PC. Land records at the Westchester County Clerk’s Office indicate that the property was sold in November 2018 to 33 Calvert Properties LLC of Santa Monica, California. The consideration was $4.4 million. 33 Calvert Properties LLC is the entity

that filed recent applications and correspondence with Harrison in connection with the project. Fruchter told the Business Journal, “Although we designed the project prior to the onset of Covid, it actually turns out to be an excellent product post-Covid because more than half of the units are essentially townhouses with direct access to the street so there is no shared common area unless it’s desired to make use of the rooftop amenities.” There will be 15 two-level maisonette units with street access as well as private balconies in the rear on each floor. In addition, the building will have nine apartments on the third floor each with full-width balconies and access to private rooftop terraces via a glass-enclosed spiral stairway. There will be outdoor spaces for the residents including barbecue and lounge areas. The building is designed to contain 52,000 square feet. Fruchter said that it

is expected to be completed and ready for occupancy next summer. “There is a desire for townhouse-type units mostly for empty nesters in that particular marketplace and just designing townhouses on that site would not yield enough units to support the development, so combining a floor of two-bedroom units above the duplex-maisonette units and with parking below there is the best combination to support the entire development,” Fruchter said. “It’s kind of a hybrid between a traditional multi-family building over parking and a townhouse development.” Fruchter said that the retail space is intended to house the kind of business that would be an amenity for residents of the building such as a coffee shop or a hair stylist. “This is a boutique-type project with more of a specific audience because it is small. If there were many more units it would have to have more of a mix of differFCBJ

ent size units,” Fruchter said. “This particular site lent itself very nicely to this design plus it has the advantage of having excellent access to the Harrison train station.” He said that Harrison officials thought this was an appropriate project for the site in terms of building size and mix of units and the approval process went smoothly. Fruchter said the rental prices for the units have not yet been established. “I think it hits all of the metrics for projects in Westchester. The design of the interiors is going to be contemporary and speak to the marketplace that we see right now,” Fruchter said. In October 2019, the Harrison Zoning Board of Appeals approved a side yard setback variance for the project and noted that in 2007 it had previously granted variances in connection with plans filed for a project on the site and subsequently granted extensions of the original variances. WCBJ

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Pandemic is changing definition of Class A buildings BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

ould the very definition of a Class A office building be changed by Covid-19? Not only could it, it absolutely will, according to Geoffrey Fay, a partner in Bridgeport law firm Pullman & Comley’s real estate department. “When you talk about Class A, it’s been in part tied to the amenities — the beau-

tiful lobby, the architecture and all that,” Fay told the Business Journal. “Now we’re already seeing a shift to it meaning a dedication to the highest possible focus on tenants’ health.” Over the last few years, landlords with large portfolios in both Fairfield and Westchester counties have been willing to cede some rentable space in order to offer such amenities as “real” fitness centers, rather than a small room with a couple of machines, Fay said. “They figured, and Geoffrey Fay

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rightly in many cases, that tenants would be willing to absorb those costs, spend another $2 per square foot in rent.” The pandemic has the potential to change all that, the attorney said. For obvious reasons, stricter attention is being paid to recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of which notes that infections with respiratory viruses are principally transmitted through three modes: • Contact transmission is infection spread through direct contact with an infectious person such as touching during a handshake or with an article or surface that has become contaminated. • Droplet transmission is infection spread through exposure to virus-containing respiratory droplets (larger and smaller droplets and particles) exhaled by an infectious person. Transmission is most likely to occur when someone is close to the infectious person, generally within about 6 feet. • Airborne transmission is infection spread through exposure to those virus-containing respiratory droplets comprised of smaller droplets and particles that can remain suspended in the air over long distances (usually greater than 6 feet) and time (typically hours). Although many landlords are operating buildings in ways that reduce transmission, commonly used lease forms do little to address tenant concerns about what the landlord is obligated to do to address safety in a health crisis, Fay said — and landlords who resist changing their approach, whether due to cost or other factors, risk losing market share. While many buildings now offer regular cleaning services, sometimes several times a day during the pandemic, Fay questions whether that is sufficient. Typical cleaning standards may involve wiping down common areas, doors, light switches, and so on — but “cleaning” can be a broad term. “What you want is sanitizing,” he said.

Again citing the CDC, he noted that cleaning “removes germs, dirt and impurities from surfaces or objects,” while sanitizing “lowers the number of germs on surfaces or objects to a safe level, as judged by public health standards or requirements.” “Just ‘cleaning’ is no longer sufficient,” Fay said. “There may be multiple tenants using an office building’s lavatory. Maintaining four people maximum in an elevator and putting up plexiglass in the reception area isn’t going to be enough.” HVAC, usually not given a second thought before Covid, is now being reexamined as well, he noted. “A typical lease says that the building’s HVAC will be in service from 8 to 5, Monday through Friday,” Fay said. “And tenants’ sole concern was about staying warm in cold weather and cool in hot weather.” If a tenant desires so-called “after hours” HVAC, they typically must request it in advance and pay for it as an extra service. Now, however, “Everyone is focusing on proper ventilation. Hospitals and other medical facilities have always had very robust ventilation systems, but now those standards are being applied to any high-congregate buildings.” The costs of bringing office buildings up to the new standards are hard to estimate. “It depends on the age of the building and the quality of the HVAC system they already have,” Fay said. “You want an independent engineer to look at your HVAC, and focus on how long it’s been in operation.” With flex hours coming increasingly into play as parents juggle childcare, “a lot of people are working past five, or on weekends,” he added. “You can’t just shut (the HVAC) off on Saturdays and Sundays anymore.” Instituting such changes — especially if a new ventilation system is required — will be costly, Fay said, but tenants are increasingly looking for those issues to be addressed at the outset in lease negotiations and set forth clearly in the deal’s letter of intent. However, he added, some changes such as increased cleaning/sanitizing costs will be included in common area maintenance expenses paid by the tenants, who he believes will be willing to pay a little more for the extra safety of their employees. Quick adoption of new standards can also give agile landlords a head start over their competitors, Fay noted. Asked if such changes may be shortterm, given the current news about vaccines becoming available, Fay said, “I believe they will remain in place. We keep reading about how not everyone will be willing to take the vaccine, and there are still questions about how long immunization will last — six months? A year? “Hugs and handshakes — let alone kisses on the cheek — may not return for a very long time,” he said.

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From left: Robert Shandley and Terri Crozier, HG Realtor Foundation Committee; and Kevin Hardy, CEO and president, Meals on Wheels of Rockland.

Store Manager Jonathan Castro of the Barnes and Nobel in Yonkers gives the first allotment of books from the book drive to the United Way of Westchester and Putnam.

Barnes & Noble has selected United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) in White Plains to be the recipient of its 2020 Holiday Book Drive, which runs through Dec. 12 in its Eastchester, White Plains and Yonkers stores. At check-out, customers are encouraged to purchase an additional book for children ages 0-10, which is then donated to the book drive. “We could not do this annual book drive without the generosity of everyone in the community,” said

Barnes & Noble Store Manager Jonathan Castro. “I want to thank everyone that has donated to United Way of Westchester and Putnam through this program….” All the books donated will go toward United Way’s United2Read early literacy program or will be distributed as holiday presents to children in need in Westchester and Putnam. Through its United2Read program, UWWP has collected and distributed nearly 15,000 books.

The Hudson Gateway Realtor® Foundation, the charitable arm of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors®, recently presented a check for $2,000 to Nanuet-based Meals on Wheels of Rockland County, which provides meal-delivery services to Rockland residents who are homebound.

The nonprofit agency has a staff of more than 80 employees and more than 500 volunteers, delivering nearly 200,000 meals annually and more than nine million meals since its inception in 1982. “Since taking this position in February, the area that I am most impressed

with is the participation and contributions of people and businesses in our community,” said Kevin Hardy, CEO and president of Meals on Wheels of Rockland. “The Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation is a shining example of people who care about the quality of life for our senior community….”

HUDSON VALLEY BLUES SOCIETY RELEASES DOUBLE CD

CIVIL JUSTICE ADVOCATE NAMED PARTNER LAW FIRM Preston C. Tisdale of Trumbull, a long-time advocate of civil justice has been named a partner at the law firm of Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder, which has offices in Bridgeport, Danbury and New Haven. Active in local, regional and national organizations that work for civil justice for all Americans, Tisdale began his legal career at Koskoff but left the firm for a number of years to work in multiple positions as a public defender. He rejoined the Koskoff firm in 2010. “Preston has been an invaluable resource to the firm – with his legal acumen, his reassuring patience, his sense of justice, his wisdom and his strong sense of civic responsibility,” said James Horwitz, managing partner.

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An officer with the Public Justice Foundation, a national organization that spearheads litigation and education efforts to aid and protect the public, Tisdale earlier was the director of Special Public Defenders for the state of Connecticut. Before that, he was head of the Fairfield Judicial District Public Defender’s Office. Today, he also serves on the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice and numerous other professional organizations and committees. A Brown University graduate who received a law degree from New York University School of Law, Tisdale is past president of the Brown Alumni Association and trustee of the Brown University Corp. FCBJ

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“HVBS Blues Alive in the Valley: The Lockdown Sessions,” a two-disc album featuring 23 original songs, highlighting the talents of Hudson Valley songwriters was recently released by The Hudson Valley Blues Society (THVBS) in Patterson. The nonprofit organization President Paul Toscano said, “The year 2020 started off with great promise. In January we were inducted as an affiliate of the Blues Foundation, planning was in the works for the 2020 HVBS Local Blues Challenge … (and more) when the pandemic shut everything down.”

Not to be discouraged by Covid board members continued their monthly meetings via Zoom and voted unanimously to produce a compilation CD of original content. “We are grateful for all music contributions and are extremely proud of this album. This CD showcases a wealth of talent and includes some of the best the Hudson Valley has to offer,” said board member Hillary Fontana. The Hudson Valley Blues Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, whose mission is to preserve and promote the past, present and future of blues music.

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HARRISON EDWARDS EXEC CO-CHAIR OF THE 2021 BROADBAND COMMUNITIES SUMMIT Broadband Communities magazine has announced that Bob Knight, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Armonk Harrison Edwards PR has been named a co-chair of the 2021 Broadband Communities Summit, to be held April 19-22 at the Marriott Marquis in Houston, Texas. Knight, who leads Harrison Edwards’ broadband practice, will provide strategic direction and help shape programming for the annual industry event that draws upwards of 1,000 attendees and sponsors from around the globe. “It’s an honor to participate in this capacity as the stakes have never been higher for the fiber-broadband industry,” said Knight. “The global pandemic has daylighted why broadband connectivity is critical infrastructure. This year alone in the U.S., bandwidth demand has increased by 25% to 30% as millions of Americans are working and learning remotely.” “This year, the BBC summit will tackle issues, including fiber-enabled economic development, bridging the digital divide, the role of 5G networks, telemedicine, connecting rural America and figuring ways to best provide service in multidwelling units. Importantly, there will be a sharp focus on what the Biden administration could mean in terms of federal policy and funding,” he said. Adding, “According to a recent survey by Common Sense Media, as many as 15 million or 30% of this country’s 50.7 million public school students lack adequate internet connectivity at home for virtual learning. That’s a mandate for lawmakers and the fiber-broadband industry as a whole.” Besides leading Harrison Edwards’ broadband practice, which serves clients throughout the United States, Canada and Australia, Knight is now serving his sixth term as a commissioner, Economic and Community Development for the town of Ridgefield, Connecticut, and sits on the State of Connecticut Region 5 Business and Jobs Long-Term Recovery Committee.

Marla Beth Enowitz, the abstract expressionist artist of Marla Beth Designs, is on a mission to put a little sparkle into homes and businesses this holiday season. Shoppers at The Westchester can enjoy Enowitz’s latest work, a large-scale mural titled “Gumballs,” which uses the 600-squarefoot windows of the former Justice store in the shopping center as a canvas. With bold colors and a message of positivity, Gumballs features large jumping dots – some glittered to evoke movement – that brighten and transform the otherwise blank storefront. “The window acts as a glass bowl, holding the gumballs and essentially creating a larger-than-life gumball machine,” explained Enowitz. “Many gumballs are settled, but others pop up. Seeing all these colors alongside each other felt, for me, like a metaphor for what happens when we work together. It’s fun, hopeful and meant to inspire good vibes. It also makes a perfect selfie backdrop.” A Rye Brook mompreneur, Enowitz turned her love of painting from hobby to business once the pandemic hit. Her designs, described as equal parts whimsy and sophistication, are often inspired by the imaginative minds of children. Through her work, she seeks to find the rainbow lining of quarantine and uplifting those around her in the process. “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Marla and her ‘happy art’ to The Westchester this holiday season,” said Paula Kelliher, director of mall marketing for The Westchester. “Gumballs is a must-

NON PROFIT SERVICES EXPERT JOINS ACCOUNTING FIRM Prager Metis, an accounting and advisory firm with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, welcomed Louis Mezzina, CPA as a senior advisor in its nonprofit services practice. He brings more than 40 years of experience to the firm serving nonprofit institutions and will be based out of Prager Metis’ New York City office. Mezzina has worked closely with well over 100 colleges, universities and other nonprofit organizations, including AARP, American Heart Association and the Archdiocese of New York. “…The chance to work with new colleagues committed to helping mid-size and large organizations do their best in advancing their missions is an opportunity I welcome,” said Mezzina.

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Artist Marla Beth Enowitz poses with her latest work, a large-scale mural titled Gumballs, at The Westchester.

see for shoppers. We’re sure everyone will enjoy taking a photo in front of this fun, winsome mural.” Working with clients from concept to completion, Enowitz is available for virtual consultations on her commissioned art. For the latest news and updates, follow Marla Beth Designs on Instagram (@marlabeth_designs) or visit www.marlabethdesigns.com.

NPW PAYS TRIBUTE AT ANNUAL MEETING

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Nonprofit Westchester (NPW), the county’s only membership organization dedicated to advancing the needs of Westchester’s nonprofit sector, the people and communities it serves and the nonprofit workforce, held its annual meeting Dec. 3. The organization paid tribute to nonprofits heroes, particularly those frontline workers who feed the hungry, provide essential services in nursing homes, domestic violence shelters, childcare centers and out-of-school time programs, medical clinics and residential programs for people with disabilities and those who are homeless.

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Also, at the meeting, NPW members elected new members to the agency’s Board of Directors. “NPW is proud to welcome these dynamic leaders to the 2021 NPW Board of Directors…,” said Anahaita Kotval, CEO of Lifting Up Westchester and president of Nonprofit Westchester. The new members are: Donovan Beckford, CEO Westcop; Seth Diamond, CEO, WJCS; Karen Erren, CEO and president, Feeding Westchester; Brigitte Griswold, executive director, Groundwork Hudson Valley; Judy Troillo, executive director, The loft; and Judith Watson, CEO, Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center. FCBJ

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Chad Danforth, project executive at Consigli Construction Company Inc. in Pleasant Valley has been appointed to the Hudson Valley Economic Develop-ment Corp. (HVEDC) Advisory Board of Directors. “This is an exciting time to join such a dynamic and diverse board. As we transform into the new normal there couldn’t be a better time to collaborate relationships, resources and lessons learned through this experience to help those in our community that need it most,” said Danforth. During his time in the construction industry, Danforth has overseen numerous complex renovation and new construction projects within occupied buildings and communities and sensitive environments. He received his master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Buffalo, SUNY and a Bachelor of Science degree in forest engineering from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and For-estry. Consigli Construction is a leading construction manager with offices in Washington, D.C., Boston and Milford, Massachusetts, Portland, Maine, Hartford, Connecticut and New York state. A fourth generation family-led business, Consigli provides construction management services for corporate, academic, health care, institutional, life sciences, and government clients, and is recognized by Engineering News-Record as one of the 100-largest in the country.

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Good Things FINGER LAKES REGION CELEBRATES HISTORIC WOMEN TRAILBLAZERS “Where Brave Women Winter” is the successful campaign launched last winter by a group of counties within the Finger Lakes Regional Tourism Council (FLRTC) to kick off Women’s History Month. This homage to the region’s historic trailblazers is designed to inform and inspire people to experience the area in a fresh, modern way. As it enters its second season, the campaign expands its focus to highlight innovative and creative women business owners who are blazing their own trails. The tourism initiative and the campaign website, bravewomenflx.com, are the result of an ongoing collaborative effort by Cayuga, Seneca and Ontario counties, with additional support from Monroe county. Karen Kuhl, executive director of the Cayuga County Office of Tourism, is optimistic about the opportunity to attract New York state visitors in the coming months: “While tourism certainly looks different in the current Covid-19 environment, our area hotels, historic attractions, wineries, breweries and restaurants have worked tirelessly to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors.” Due to Covid-19-related travel restrictions, the tourism industry is encouraging New York state residents to explore their own backyards this season. Locals and visitors can go to bravewomenflx.com for curated checklists to help them get inspired to explore the area.

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IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE LILLIAN VERNON LEGACY The Women’s Enterprise Development Center in White Plains empowers entrepreneurs to build successful businesses by providing high-quality training programs, advisory services and access to capital to generate economic growth in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley. It recently hosted its annual Fall Networking Event and Lillian Vernon Award Ceremony where congratulations were extended to the 2020 Lillian Vernon Awardee Joanne Taylor, CEO of Senior Helpers Westchester. Named for his mom, Lillian Vernon, David Hochberg was present to personally present the award to the honoree.

From left: David Hochberg, Joanne Taylor and WEDC CEO Anne Janiak.

STUDENTS UNVEIL MONUMENT TO CIVIL RIGHTS ICON MLK

A memorial to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the transformative months he spent in Simsbury, Connecticut will be unveiled Jan. 18. Courtesy Simsbury Free Library.

A decade ago, a group of Simsbury High School students dreamed of constructing a permanent memorial to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) after discovering he had spent two summers in their small Connecticut town. Now, a new generation of teens is unveiling the monument Monday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. on the grounds of the Simsbury Free Library, 749 Hopmeadow St. in Simsbury, The striking series of five etched glass and stone panels commemorate the transformative journey of the civil rights leader that started when he worked in Simsbury tobacco fields in 1944 and 1947. The grand opening will commence with a brief outdoor ceremony featuring students; teacher advisor Rich Curtiss; Tara Willerup, vice chairman, Simsbury Free Library Board of Trustees; and musical performances by The Henry James Memorial School Select Choir and the Simsbury Intonations Chorus. The Covid-safe celebration on MLK Day continues with a parade of cars passing in FCBJ

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front of the memorial. The event will be streamed on Facebook Live with Gospel music playing on local radio station WSIM AM. Based on their research, the students initiating the project created a nationally acclaimed documentary that explored how instrumental King’s time in Simsbury was in shaping his personal philosophies and in forming his decision to become a minister. The video revealed how his visits opened the young King’s eyes for the first time to a desegregated world to which he was not accustomed. He saw a land of promise, not a world of segregation. The idea to erect a permanent memorial to MLK’s experience here came to four of the students shortly after completing the documentary. In 2011, a new set of students dedicated themselves to designing an immersive display to honor MLK and keep his dream alive. Current student members broke ground in October 2018. Funds for the $120,000 project were raised through the sale of

personalized bricks that were used on the pathway, along with contributions from generous individuals and businesses. Donations covered construction costs and created a fund for educational and enrichment programming, as well as maintenance for the future. To determine both the design and elements used to convey the essence of the documentary, the students enlisted the expertise of master artist Peter McLean, a professor emeritus of fine arts at the Hartford Art School/University of Hartford. A series of five etched glass panels that appear to float unsupported were created, each to illustrate a different aspect of MLK’s life. Architect Jay Willerup donated his time to translate the students’ vision into actual building elements. “It is important to acknowledge that the memorial is not just a monument, but rather a place where people can sit, reflect and learn about the beginnings of Dr. King’s life-long dedication to justice, peace and equality,” said Willerup.

NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR GROUNDBREAKING CELEBRATION Executive Director Margaret Tjimos Goldberg and the Board of Directors of Neighbor to Neighbor had much to celebrate at their recent groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction for a new building at 248 E. Putnam Ave. in Greenwich, steps away from their previous location. This is the first step toward new beginnings for staff, clients and volunteers. In April, Neighbor to Neighbor moved to the much larger, temporary location at Arch Street Teen Center, in response to the rapidly soaring demand for grocery deliveries to more than 550 homes a week during the pandemic. The new building will be built while Neighbor to Neighbor continues to operate out of Arch Street. Construction should be completed mid-2021, for a seamless location transition. Handicap accessible, the new building has many sustainable design features, including energy-super-insulation, high-efficiency heating and cooling system, and LED lighting throughout. Most of the building materials are made out of recycled content. Those who making the project a reality include Pam Kelly, board member and chair of the building committee; Karen Royce, building campaign chair; and George Belshaw, current senior warden at Christ Church Greenwich, which Neighbor to Neighbor has called home since its inception nearly 45 years ago. An independent 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, Neighbor to Neighbor helps to improve the lives of financially challenged Greenwich residents.

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HOSPICE OF WESTCHESTER NEW BOARD MEMBERS

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ULSTER BANK SPECIALIST, TOP SONYMA PRODUCER

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Catherine McGovern, M.D.

Marc Wegener

Hospice of Westchester (HOW), 1025 Westchester Ave., White Plains, a private, nonprofit health care agency that provides skilled, compassionate and comprehensive end-of-life home care to patients diagnosed with any serious or life-limiting illness has voted for three new Board of Directors members. They include: Matthew Fiorillo, CFSP, owner of Ballard-Durand Funeral & Cremation Services and a licensed

funeral director in New York state and Connecticut. He earned the Certified Funeral Service Practitioner title from the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice Inc. and has committed to a program of lifelong learning to serve individuals and their families. Catherine McGovern, M.D., a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist who has practiced at White Plains Hospital since 1989. She graduated from Fordham University with a Bachelor of Science

degree in biology and earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College. She joined Westmed Medical Group in February 2010. Marc Wegener currently serves as administrative vice president and group manager for M&T Bank, Commercial Banking – Healthcare in Tarrytown. In this role, he is responsible for the management, oversite and delivery of credit and noncredit banking services to health care providers located throughout the lower Hudson Valley and the state of Connecticut.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GREENWICH JUNIOR LEAGUE OFFERS MERRY MEALS To help provide support to the YWCA Domestic Abuse Services, the Junior League of Greenwich invited Greenwich residents to join its recent “Merry Meals,” will help support the Domestic Abuse Services and will provide meals to families in need. Sadly, domestic abuse has risen during this pandemic. The YWCA offers free, confidential help to individuals and families facing domestic violence by offering a 24/7 hotline, crisis intervention, emergency shelter, a civil legal clinic and other services. The Merry Meal, purchased by donors, included homecooked meals prepared by Simply Delicious, a mother-daughter team that specializes in local, fresh, seasonally inspired food and a bottle of wine from Cap, Cork & Cellar. Orders were picked up Dec.13, at the Junior League of Greenwich Headquarters, 231 E. Putnam Ave., drive-thru. The Junior League of Greenwich is a 60-year-old organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained individuals.

Richard Heese, mortgage specialist at Ulster Savings Bank headquarters, 180 Schwenk Drive, Kingston, has been recognized as one of the state of New York Mortgage Agency’s (SONYMA) 2019 Top Producing Loan Officers. Every year, SONYMA assesses the quality and volume of loan production from lenders and their loan officers. They use this data to select the top producers in each region of the state. “This recognition from SONYMA is a testament to Richard’s commitment to our mortgage customers, especially our first-time homebuyers,” said Bill Calderara, president and CEO of Ulster Savings Bank. Heese, a Saugerties resident, has more than 50 years in the banking industry and has served as a mortgage specialist at Ulster Savings Bank since 2015. He currently serves as an advisory member to the Rural Ulster Preservation Company Board of Directors after previously serving as its chairperson and board member. A mutual savings bank, Ulster Savings Bank has assets of $1.041 billion and 14 branches in New York state, including in Westchester County.

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‘MOONSTRUCK’ BY GIANNA’S BY JEREMY WAYNE

THERE ARE MANY KINDS OF EATING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE ITALIAN-AMERICAN REPOSITORY, FROM THE RED-SAUCE RELICS AND NO-FRILLS PIZZERIAS TO TRENDY TRATTORIAS, STYLISH LOCANDES AND HIPSTER OSTERIES. BUT WHAT THERE IS ONLY ONE OF — AND TO PUT MY MONEY WHERE MY MOUTH IS, I’LL BET YOU A BRAND-NEW PAIR OF FERRAGAMOS TO A PAIR OF YOUR OLDEST, SHABBIEST SNEAKERS — IS A JOINT LIKE GIANNA’S.

The first thing I loved about Gianna’s, located in the unlovely surroundings of the Executive Park strip mall in Yonkers, was the parking. You see, the last time I was in Yonkers, a month ago, I spent so long looking for a parking space that I managed to miss my appointment. Not so at Gianna’s, where you park right outside the front door — any closer and you’d be driving through the plate glass window and right up to your seat at the table. And the second thing I loved was the welcome, not from a host or manager, but from a togged-up chef, seated in the restaurant’s party room just to the left of the front door, head on hand like Rodin’s “Thinker,” deep in thought, who sprung to attention as we entered and greeted us, as much as masked smiles and elbow-bumping will allow, like long lost friends — even though he had never once before clapped eyes on us. So far, so terribly good and it only got better. A server appeared straight out of central casting — central casting that is, for a server in an Italian-American restaurant. Think Cher in “Moonstruck” (had she played a restaurant server,) but with flame red hair and a sideline in Covid wisecracks. “Sit where you want,” said Cher, and when we sat where we wanted — at the only table for four in a sea of tables for two, which might have rattled another server — she removed the two surplus covers without demur and sweetly asked what she could fix us to drink. Well, that was an easy one. The Castellucio Sangiovese may not have been the most elegant expression of this grape, but at $34 a bottle,

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scarcely more than you’d pay in the liquor store, we were happy drinking it till the cows came home — or at least until the 10 p.m. curfew, at which time we were summarily dismissed, but with expressions of genuine regret and exhortations to return soon. But I’m getting ahead of myself. If Gianna’s menu were a star sign, for sure it would be a Gemini — split personality. On the one hand, with its chicken parmigiana and its veal marsala, it’s a throwback to a simpler, more innocent age, you know, meat and two veg, Dean Martin on the loop. On the other, it’s shot through with sophistication — roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and walnuts, pappardelle with beef short ribs and a garden vegetable ragù. But either way, let me tell you, the food is sublime. Fried calamari came as a teetering tower of golden trinkets, which could have passed for exotic rings or bangles. Burrata, a great wobbling mound of the creamiest buffalo mozzarella, indecently rich, rippled with a slice of waferthin prosciutto and topped with the softest, creamiest roasted peppers, was WCBJ

slathered in good olive oil. Then came the pasta, house-made ravioli, the lightest, airiest parcels filled with the sweetest, tenderest lobster; and penne alla vodka — a dish I have never really understood (the cultural and culinary relationship between Italians and Russians being somewhat murky,) but one which, done right, as it was here, reaches the heights. Next up, chicken scarpariello, a dish from the Calabrian south and a house specialty, with sausage, potatoes and hot peppers for that crucial touch of heat. And as for veal piccata, which I don’t think I’ve eaten in 20 years, with its white wine and capers, it was an almost Proustian veal moment. No room for pizzas, but they are best sellers here, and all night long — or rather, until the 10 p.m. witching hour — the pizza-eating great and good of Yonkers were stopping by to pick up their orders. Don’t get me started on Gianna’s décor. Not the high-backed, deep-buttoned, faux-leather banquettes in a disarming variant of Dodge blue (but why not let’s be kind and call it Egyptian blue?),

nor the white ceiling tiles which are simultaneously every makeover show host’s nightmare and delight. Because, actually, taken as a “look,’ untrammeled by any decorator’s art, it is all rather charming. As for the importunate football, enemy to private conversation, played endlessly on the restaurant’s TV screen, even that I couldn’t bring myself to mind too much in this extraordinarily convivial place. (“That TV,” observed my guest, “ is practically the size of the football field itself.”) When the bill finally came, I discovered a wet, blotchy, almost illegible slip of paper. “It’s the Clorox,” explained our sever, our very own Cher. “They even sanitize the plastic bill presenters now.” “Yonkers needs more places like this,” reads an old press review posted on the restaurant’s website and dating from goodness knows when. Correction: Everywhere needs more places like this, but since this restaurant is a oneoff, I doubt anywhere will get another Gianna’s. For reservations, visit giannasyonkers. com

Facts & Figures U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT White Plains & Poughkeepsie Local business cases, Dec. 2 - 8 Statewide Tile & Marble, Buchanan, 20-23246-RDD: Chapter 7, $0 assets, $26,036 liabilities. Attorney: Gary C. Fischoff. Awesome Flight LLC, White Plains and West Harrison, 20-23248-RDD: Chapter 11, $270,000 assets, $1,015,440 liabilities. Attorney: Anne J. Penachio. Southbound BBQ, Chestnut Ridge, 20-23261-RDD: Chapter 7, $0 assets, $282,600 liabilities. Attorney: Michael A. Koplen. Lisa Montalto on behalf of Once Upon a Time in Cortlandt Manor Inc. vs. Vera Iaconis, Yorktown Heights, 20-7024RDD: Adversary proceeding in Francesco and Vera Iaconis Chapter 7, willful and malicious injury. Attorney: David O. Wright.

Melanie L. Cyganowski as receiver for Platinum Partners, et al vs. Mark Nordlicht, New Rochelle, 20-7025-RDD: Adversary proceeding in Nordlicht Chapter 7, revocation of discharge. Attorney: Erik B. Weinick.

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Local business cases, Dec. 2- 8 Pablo Guzman, Elmsford vs. Misti’s Transport Inc., White Plains, et al, 20-cv-10156-PMH: Fair Labor Standards Act, class action. Attorney: Jordan A. El-Hag. Cesario Ortega Rojas, White Plains, et al vs. Pizza & Brew of Scarsdale, et al, 20-cv-10161: Fair Labor Standards Act, class action. Attorney: Jordan A. El-Hag. International Union of Operating Engineers, Flushing, Queens vs. E.C.C.O III Enterprises Inc., Yonkers, 20-cv-10227-VB: ERISA employee retirement. Attorney: James M. Steinberg.

Below $1 million 117-46 Springfield Blvd LLC, Bayside. Seller: Shermance Stubbs, Yonkers. Property: 16 Gavin St., Yonkers. Amount: $175,000. Filed Dec. 3. 155 Maple Street LLC, Croton-on-Hudson. Seller: Vincent DiMarco Jr., Croton-on-Hudson. Property: 155 Maple St., Cortlandt. Amount: $485,000. Filed Dec. 2. 210 South Realty LLC, Bronx. Seller: O’Neil Hall, Mount Vernon. Property: 210 S. First Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $360,000. Filed Dec. 4. 22 Aqueduct Street Realty LLC, Cortlandt Manor. Seller: 22 Aqueduct Street LLC, Valhalla. Property: 22 Aqueduct St., Ossining. Amount: $380,000. Filed Dec. 3.

Robert Neil vs. Insite Street Media, Purchase, 20-cv-10246-VB: Employment discrimination. Attorney: Russell S. Moriarty.

3 Arbor Drive LLC, New Rochelle. Seller: Mon Eng, et al, New Rochelle. Property: 3 Arbor Drive New Rochelle. Amount: $715,000. Filed Nov. 30.

Marisa Nistico, White Plains vs. Charles J. Kling Enterprises, White Plains, et al, 20-cv-10269VB: Overtime wage violation. Attorne: Robert N. Halpern.

33 Brookside LLC, Monroe. Seller: City of New Rochelle. Property: 33 Brookside, New Rochelle. Amount: $525,896. Filed Dec. 1.

Jorge-Junac Caballero-Flores, Stamford vs. Delicias del Jireh Inc., White Plains, et al, 20-cv10279-NSR: Fair Labor Standards. Attorney: Jordan A. El-Hag. Mauro Hernandez, White Plains vs. Zino Nursery and Landscaping, North Salem, et al, 20-cv-10284-CS: Fair Labor Standards Act. Attorney: Jordan A. El-Hag.

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JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Seller: Gary Rikoon, Yorktown Heights. Property: 789 Old Sleepy Hollow Road, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $4 million. Filed Dec. 1. Mitra MV LLC, Bronx. Seller: Getlan Family Partnership LLC, White Plains. Property: 201 S. Second Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $2 million. Filed Dec. 4.

79-81 Lakeview Ave LLC, Casper, Wyoming. Seller: 79 Lakeview LLC, West Harrison. Property: 79-81 Lakeview Ave., 79, Harrison. Amount: $770,570. Filed Dec. 1. 79-81 Lakeview Avenue LLC, Casper, Wyoming. Seller: 79 Lakeview LLC, West Harrison. Property: 79-81 Lakeview Ave., 81, Harrison. Amount: $770,570. Filed Dec. 3. Anne 22 Realty LLC, Englewood, New Jersey. Seller: 931 Diven St Partners LLC, Peekskill. Property: 931 Diven St., Peekskill. Amount: $425,000. Filed Dec. 1. Anthony Reale LLC, Somers. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Property: 5 Scott Drive, Somers. Amount: $200,000. Filed Dec. 4. Arnold Place Realty LLC, Briarcliff Manor. Seller: Delna Industries Inc., Armonk. Property: Arnold Place, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $150,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Bedford Road Lofts LLC, Mount Kisco. Seller: Charles A. Borg, et al, Biddeford, Maine. Property: 426 Bedford Road, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $700,000. Filed Dec. 3. Bedford Road Lofts LLC, Mount Kisco. Seller: Charles A. Borg, et al, Biddeford, Maine. Property: 430 Bedford Road, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $700,000. Filed Dec. 4. Blauners Paesanos Parkway LP, Yonkers. Seller: Sethian Pomerantz, et al, New York City. Property: 6 N. Water St., Ossining. Amount: $930,000. Filed Nov. 30. Brookridgehouse LLC, New Rochelle. Seller: Gail M. Everett, New Rochelle. Property: 17 Albert Place, New Rochelle. Amount: $450,000. Filed Dec. 2. Cartus Financial Corp., Danbury, Connecticut. Seller: Arindam Guha, et al, Mount Kisco. Property: 3 Daly Cross Road, New Castle. Amount: $682,000. Filed Dec. 1. CK Home Builders Inc., Scarsdale. Seller: Michael Merritt, et al, Newport, Rhode Island. Property: Hawthorne Way, Greenburgh. Amount: $245,000. Filed Nov. 30. Conte Homes Inc., Croton-on--Hudson. Seller: Audrey Clark, Wilton, Connecticut. Property: 20 Old Lyme Road, New Castle. Amount: $719,000. Filed Dec. 3. DHR Squared LLC, Bedford. Seller: Robert U. Alonzi, et al, Greenwich, Connecticut. Property: 421 Ellendale Ave., Rye. Amount: $543,000. Filed Dec. 2. Dutton Creative Group LLC, New Rochelle. Seller: SDF Printing Co., New Rochelle. Property: 50 Webster Ave., GR-A, New Rochelle. Mount: $205,000. Filed Dec. 4. G and J Partners Associates LLC, Larchmont. Seller: Northeast Property Owner LLC, New York City. Property: 10 Byron Place, 220, Mamaroneck. Amount: $890,000. Filed Dec. 4.

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Greg Sans Home Inspections Inc., New Rochelle. Seller: Deborah Delosa, Celebration, Florida. Property: 18 Madison Ave., Mount Pleasant. Amount: $375,000. Filed Nov. 30.

The People of the State of New York, Albany Seller: Town of Mount Pleasant., Valhalla. Property: Albany Post Road, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $200,000. Filed Nov. 30.

Halstead Properties LLC, Mamaroneck. Seller: 127 Halstead Avenue LLC, Harrison. Property: 127-129 Halstead Ave., Harrison. Amount: $950,000. Filed Dec. 3.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc., Morris Plains. New Jersey. Seller: David Karatz, et al, Mohegan Lake. Property: 2687 Deer Track Court, Yorktown. Amount: $845,000. Filed Nov. 30.

Kheevee Management Corp., New Hyde Park. Seller: 42 Douglas Avenue LLC, Yonkers. Property: 42 Douglas Ave., Yonkers. Mount: $950,000. Filed Nov. 30. Mickey and Marilyn’s Place LLC, Bronx. Seller: Jennifer B. Schramm, et al, White Plains. Property: 88 Prospect St., White Plains. Amount: $950,000. Filed Dec. 1.

PATENTS Formulations of VEG antagonist fusion proteins and method of manufacturing them. Patent no. 10,857,231 issued to Daniel Dix, et al. Assigned to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Tarrytown.

Mimma Ulternate Concern Inc., Bronx. Seller: Laura Warner, Bronx. Property: 2160 Edenwald Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $549,000. Filed Nov. 30.

Sensor device with resistive memory for signal compression and reconstruction. Patent no. 10,861,538 issued to Manuel Le Gallo-Bourdeau, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

Northern Westchester Property Solutions LLC, Yorktown Heights. Seller: John Savoca, et al, Yorktown Heights. Property: 879 Hanover St., Yorktown. Amount: $800,000. Filed Dec. 3.

Sharing of snapshots among multiple computing machines. Patent no. 10,860,532 issued to Enrica Alberti, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

PC 33 Main Property LLC, Montvale, New Jersey. Seller: 41 North Main Street LLC, Port Chester. Property: 41 N. Main St., Rye. Amount: $225,000. Filed Dec. 4.

System and method for rapid annotation of media artifacts with relationship-level semantic content. Patent no. 10,860,637 issued to Charles Beller, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

PLS Vending LLC, New York City. Seller: 92 Beekman LLC, Tarrytown. Property: 92 Beekman Ave., Mount Pleasant. Amount: $500,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Test data management. Patent no. 10,860,616 issued to Pedro Barbas, et al. Assigned to IBM, Armonk.

Sanjust LLC, New York City. Seller: Ayesha A. Karim, et al, Dobbs Ferry. Property: 381 Broadway, 2C, Greenburgh. Amount: $325,000. Filed Nov. 30.

Use of a VEGF antagonist to treat angiogenic eye disorders. Patent no. 10,857,205 issued to George Yancopoulos. Assigned to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Tarrytown.

Sciacca Associates LLC, Rye. Seller: Norma G. Slim, Rye. Property: 1 Waters Edge, Rye. Amount: $999,000. Filed Dec. 1.

G.G.J.P. LLC, Briarcliff Manor. Seller: Ossining River Associates Inc., Briarcliff Manor. Property: 4 Beach Road, Ossining. Amount: $206,666. Filed Dec. 2.

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Silo Ridge LL12 LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Silo Ridge Ventures Single Family Property LLC, Scottsdale, Arizona. Property: in Amenia. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Nov. 25.

Double R Capital Inc., Poughkeepsie. Seller: Rachel B. Bell, Wappingers Falls. Property: in Wappinger. Amount: $150,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Saber Gary LLC, Monsey. Seller: HSBC Bank USA N.A. Property: 10 Gary Place, Wappingers Falls 12590. Amount: $200,000. Filed Nov. 25.

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Violet Estates Owner LLC, Hohokus, New Jersey. Seller: Linda E. Dalia, Staatsburg. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $2 million. Filed Dec. 2.

Ellenville Portfolio Inc., Ellenville. Seller: Burton Gulnick Jr., Kingston. Property: in Ellenville. Amount: $69,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Steinberg Realty Holdings LLC, Olivebridge. Seller: Paul Caiozzo, et al, Brooklyn. Property: 49 Aster Road, Rochester. Amount: $925,000. Filed Nov. 30.

Above $1 million 31-35 Eastdale Avenue LLC, as owner. Lender: M&T Bank. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Dec. 3.

Below $1 million Cronin, Patricia, et al, Garrison, as owner. Lender: Hudson Valley Credit Union, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Saugerties. Amount: $280,000. Filed Dec. 2. Devries, Sarah J., et al, as owner. Lender: Mid Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. Property: in Wappinger. Amount: $300,000. Filed Dec. 4. Dwyer, Kendall, New York City, as owner. Lender: Ulster Savings Bank, Kingston. Property: 705 Lapla Road, Marbletown 12401. Amount: $918,800. Filed Dec. 2. Greenspan, Michele, et al, Gardiner, as owner. Lender: Sawyer Savings Bank, Saugerties. Property: in Lloyd. Amount: $200,000. Filed Dec. 2. Niv, Amodai, et al, Accord, as owner. Lender: Primelending. Property: in Rochester. Amount: $228,000. Filed Nov, 30.

DEEDS Above $1 million Beacon Quarters LLC, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. Seller: 372-374 Verplanck Ave Beacon LLC, Goshen. Property: 372-374 Verplanck Ave., Beacon 12508. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Nov. 25.

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Below $1 million 8 Tucker Drive LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Sing Chi Km, New York City. Property: Tucker Drive, Poughkeepsie 12603. Amount: $85,000. Filed Nov. 25. 871 Route 22 LLC, Purdys. Seller: Daniel L. Ledley Sr., Brewster. Property: 871 Route 22, Brewster 10509. Amount: $325,000. Filed Dec. 4. Backwoods Scout LLC, et al, Shokan, as owner. Lender: De Luxe Packaging Corp., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: in Saugerties. Amount: $468,432. Filed Dec. 1. Boop LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Beech 575 LLC, New York City. Property: 575 Fitzsimmons Road, Milan. Amount: $50,000. Filed Dec. 2. BWBI LLC, Millbrook. Seller: Rankin H. Bettcher, et al, Hopewell Junction. Property: 66 Alary Road, LaGrangeville 12540. Amount: $152,500. Filed Nov. 25.

Foggy Mountain 12 Corp., Woodstock. Seller: Fred Krol, Blufton, South Carolina. Property: in Olive. Amount: $440,000. Filed Nov. 30. G. Dudyshyn Contracting Inc., Mahopac. Seller: Wixon Pond Estates, Mahopac. Property: 59 Stone Pond Terrace, Mahopac 10541. Amount: $165,000. Filed Dec. 2. Mid Hudson Development Corp., Hopewell Junction. Seller: R.J.A. HLD Inc., Wappingers Falls. Property: Pond View Court, Staatsburg 12580. Amount: $130,000. Filed Nov. 27. My Rose Properties LLC, Monroe. Seller: Chrome Enterprises Inc., Poughkeepsie. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $850,000. Filed Dec. 2. Paleen Manor Corp., Yorktown Heights. Seller: Christine Zepatos, et al, Port St. Lucie, Florida. Property: in East Fishkill. Amount: $181,500. Filed Nov. 25.

Catskill Farms Inc., Eldred. Seller: Jeanne Wager, Wurtsboro. Property: in Rhinebeck. Amount: $65,000. Filed Dec. 1.

PDR Properties LLC, Gardiner. Seller: Gardiner Industrial Development Corp., New Paltz. Property: in Gardiner. Amount: $425,000. Filed Nov. 30.

CRBJ Properties LLC, Somers. Seller: Peter R. Plunkett, et al, Katonah. Property: 423 Fox Run Lane, Unit 9C, Patterson 12563. Amount: $107,500. Filed Dec. 3.

Realtor AJM LLC, New York City. Seller: Patricia P. Smith, Springfied, Massachusetts Property: in Beacon. Amount: $340,000. Filed Dec. 2.

DMF and CJF Holdings LLC, Fishkill. Seller: Estate of John V. Speirs, et al, Hudson, Florida. Property: 4 Rowell Lane, Wappinger. Amount: $217,500. Filed Dec. 2.

Royal Luminary LLC, Monsey. Seller: Greenfield Resort LLC, Greenfield Park. Property: 110 Mountain View Circle, Unit 62, Wawarsing. Amount: $384,958. Filed Dec. 1.

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Terra Group 201 LLC, Saugerties. Seller: County of Putnam, Carmel. Property: Country Knolls Lane, Carmel. Amount: $9,050. Filed Nov. 30. Yeung Home and Property LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Bryan Rexhouse, Hyde Park. Property: in Hyde Park. Amount: $35,000. Filed Nov. 25. Zapaco Inc., Poughkeepsie. Seller: Anthoula Stekas, Poughkeepsie. Property: 2710 South Road, Unit A10, Poughkeepsie 12601. Amount: $105,000. Filed Nov. 25.

LIS PENDENS The following filings indicated a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Chenet, Thomas, executor to the estate of and distributee under the the last will and testament iof Willaim Kircher, et al. Filed by New Rex LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an undisclosed amount affecting property located at 69 Clubhouse Road, Kent 10512. Filed Nov. 30. Cosby, Gemma J., et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $255,000 affecting property located at 28 Hillside View Road, Mahopac 10541. Filed Nov. 30.

Hegarty, Kelly A., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $356,191 affecting property located at 99 Lake Walton Road, Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed Nov. 25. John, Clive, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $273,000 affecting property located at 8 Clearbrook Drive, Mahopac 10541. Filed Dec. 1. Leiter, Allen, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $280,000 affecting property located at 12 Danand Lane, Patterson 12563. Filed Nov. 30. Lopez, Louis, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $430,950 affecting property located at 2381 Hurley Mountain Road, Kingston 12401. Filed Dec. 3. Robilotta, Michael, et al. Filed by the Putnam County National Bank of Carmel. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $300,000 affecting property located at 121 Cooper Road, Wappinger. Filed Nov. 25. Speranza, Kayla, as executrix of the estate of Bruce Luchnick, et al. Filed by Specialized Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $110,818 affecting property located at 77 Parksville Road, Pleasant Valley 12569. Filed Nov. 24. Vieira, George, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $215,000 affecting property located at 58 Lake Drive, Mahopac 10541. Filed Dec. 3.

MECHANICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIENS JSK Rentals LLC, as owner. $30,767 as claimed by Jupiter Environmental Services Inc., Pinebrook, New Jersey. Property: 10 Market St., Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed Dec. 3.

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

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS Bull Hill Consulting, 204 Main St., Cold Spring 10516, c/o Robert J. Dwyer. Filed Dec. 4. C and W Home Improvements, 5914 Route 44/55, Kerhonkson 12446, c/o Wendy Jo Sedlak. Filed Dec. 3. Crafty Kilns, 90 Abeel St., Kingston 12401, c/o Raphael Dijk. Filed Dec. 4. From My Heart to Your Table, 1977 Route 9W, Milton 12547, c/o Tina Fino. Filed Dec. 1. Gavin Hamnett, 721 Broadway, Kingston 12401, c/o Gavin Hamnett. Filed Dec. 1. Jon Decker Professional Services, 269 Malden Turnpike, Saugerties 12477, c/o Jon M. Decker. Filed Dec. 4. Red Barn Writer, 21 Chimney Road, Woodstock 12498, c/o Wendy Kagan. Filed Dec. 3. Salient Artistry, 192 Foxhall Ave., Apt. 1, Kingston 12401, c/o Gloria J. Rumble. Filed Dec. 1. Woodsman Forest Products, 162 Stone Road, West Hurley 12491, c/o Thomas W. Lindtveit. Filed Dec. 1.

Facts & Figures BUILDING PERMITS Commercial Caspi, Joshua, Greenwich, contractor for Joshua Caspi. Construct an in-ground spa and required safety barrier at 18 Pinecroft Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $94,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Crown Castle, Clifton Park, New York, contractor for Southern New England Telephone. Replace and add three antennas at 205 Kaechele Place, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Oct. 27. DeMasi, Luigi, Stamford, contractor for Indian Field Plaza LLC. Renovate white-box space, finish wall and ceiling, relocate floor drains and install new equipment at 522 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Haggerty Pools, Norwalk, contractor for John and Donna Perri. Construct new a in-ground swimming pool at 27 Mimosa Drive, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Haggerty Pools, Norwalk, contractor for Richard and Jami Goldman. Construct a new in-ground swimming pool at 10 Quintard Ave., Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Haggerty Pools, Norwalk, contractor for John C. Redett. Construct a new in-ground swimming pool at 9 Ridgeview Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Hughes, Thomas H., Hopewell Junction, New York, contractor for Stephen C. Friedheim. Renovate pool house at 1 Smith Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $359,700. Filed Oct. 2020.

Hughes, Thomas H., Hopewell Junction, New York, contractor for Stephen C. Friedheim. Construct new carport at 1 Smith Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Oct. 2020. JTT Construction, Oakland, New Jersey, contractor for JTBIndian 12 LLC. Construct a new carport at 12 Indian Drive, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Oct. 2020. JTT Construction, Oakland, New Jersey, contractor for JTBIndian 12 LLC. Construct an open pool pavilion at 12 Indian Drive, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Legion Partners LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Legion Partners LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 98 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed Oct. 2020. MLC Development LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Indian Field Plaza LLC, Repair retaining wall at 522 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Ocean North Pools LLC, Stamford, contractor for Rafael De La Sierra. Construct a new inground swimming pool at 18 Mayo Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $84,900. Filed Oct. 2020. Sutton Land LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Sutton Land LLC. Renovate first-floor retail skincare and add toilet room and shower at 270 Mason St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $109,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Valentin, Pedro, Newtown, contractor for Pedro Valentin. Convert space to restaurant at 1649 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Oct. 22. Wescorp, Greenwich, contractor for 1162 E. Putnam LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 1160 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Oct. 2020.

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Residential 143 Sound Beach Avenue Associates, Old Greenwich, contractor for 143 Sound Beach Avenue Associates. Construct a 34-unit multifamily residential building at 143 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $9,750,000. Filed Oct. 2020. 71 Old Field Point Road, Greenwich, contractor for 71 Old Field Point Road. Replace sills at 71 Old Field Point Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Advanced Window Systems LLC, Cromwell, contractor for Alvaro Alves. Remove existing roof and re-roof 419 Woodside Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,300. Filed Oct. 22. AM Painting & Contracting, Stamford, contractor for Amanda Poole. Perform replacement alterations at 17 Ridge Road, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $10,300. Filed Oct. 2020. Argus Development LLC, Old Greenwich, contractor for 15 Windrose LLC. Remove walls at 15 Windrose Way, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Bellamy Home Improve, South Windsor, contractor for Igor I. Sydor. Remove existing roof and re-roof 38 Valleywood Road, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Bolanos, Mario, Norwalk, contractor for Jonathan and Vanessa Curry. Replace kitchen cabinets, new countertop, new sink, repair wood floor at 84 Meadow Road, Riverside. Estimated cost: $36,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Collins, Bryan, Fairfield, contractor for Cynthia R. Ribak. Alter bathroom and change fixtures and fittings at 59 Laddins Rock Road, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Oct. 2020.

Coyle Modular Homes, Newtown, contractor for EGP Real Estate LLC. Construct a new single-family home at 61 Summit Road, Riverside. Estimated cost: $850,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Connecticut Housing Restoration LLC, Woodbridge, contractor for Manuel Moutinho. Build a new single-family dwelling at 59 Summit St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $90,000. Filed Oct. 27. Davis, Mark and Donna W. Davis, Old Greenwich, contractor for Mark and Donna Davis. Renovate detached garage into recreation room at 306 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Fairfield Contractors, Stamford, contractor for Willow Ridge Condominiums. Remove and replace decks at 3200 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Oct. 26. Freccia Jr., Frank J., Greenwich, contractor for Frank J. Freccia Jr. Renovate kitchen, bedroom and bathrooms at 30 Wildwood Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Goncalves, Mario, Easton, contractor for Riverside Yacht Club Inc. Rebuild seawall at 102 Club Road, Riverside. Estimated cost: $174,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Greenleaf General Contruction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Matthew and Julie Deschamps. Relocate washer and dryer and reconfigure dining room doors at 131 Shore Road Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Gurciullo, Chris, Greenwich, contractor for Christ Gurciullo. Add deck off the kitchen on main floor at 7 Essex Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed Oct. 2020. HM Construction Co. Danbury, contractor for Justine Schwartz. Renovate family home at 108 Orchard St., Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed Oct. 2020.

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The Home Depot USA, Atlanta, Georgia, contractor for Jorge Lemus. Replace windows at 6 Nautilus Road, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,994. Filed Oct. 23. The Home Depot USA, Atlanta, Georgia, contractor for Alfred Davis. Replace windows at 265 Vincellette St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,320. Filed Oct. 23. Hubbard, Patricia, Cos Cob, contractor for Patricia Hubbard. Replace roof, windows and vinyl siding at 81 Valleywood Road, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Jacobson, Alexander, Greenwich, contractor for Alexander Jacobson. Replace appliances and kitchen cabinets at 26 Woods Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Kyle, James, Bridgeport, contractor for Caroline Shepherd. Rebuild front porch at 168 Linwood Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed Oct. 22. Landmark Exteriors Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Carolyn H. Anderson. Remove existing roof and re-roof 138 Clapboard Ridge Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $28,123. Filed Oct. 2020. Landmark Exteriors Inc., Norwalk, contractor for 115 Field Point Circle. Remove existing roof and re-roof 115 Field Point Circle, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $77,428. Filed Oct. 2020. Link Contracting LLC, Monroe, contractor for Sandy Harding. Replace doors and some alterations on all three floors at 210 Lenox Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed Oct. 26. Mason, Julian, Greenwich, contractor for Julian Mason. Add bedroom, bathroom and a gas burner at 10 Ponderosa Drive, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Oct. 2020.

Milbank Builders LLC, Stamford, contractor for Rogozinski & Smith. Remodel second-floor bath, install electric fireplace at 1 Pinecrest Road, Riverside. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Oct. 2020. O’Sullivan, Michael, Greenwich, contractor for Michael, O’Sullivan. Add rear family room and renovate front porch at 160 Byram Shore Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Otegul Saiz Lander, Riverside, contractor for Otegul Saiz Lander. Remove existing basement and first-floor framing at 87 Lockwood Road, Riverside. Estimated cost: $900,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Planto, Marie, Bridgeport, contractor for Marie Planto. Replace plaster with sheetrock at 175 Pennsylvania Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed Oct. 27. Plonowski, Mark, Norwalk, contractor for Jeanne J. Fioretti. Renovate kitchen and master bedroom, closets at 51 Forest Ave., Unit 117, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $132,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Posigen Connecticut LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Carolyn Lockey. Reinforce roof framing for solar panels at 88 Manhattan Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Oct. 23. Rich Slade, Made by Slade LLC, Trumbull, contractor for Ryan and Kaitlin Schnepf. Remodel bathrooms at 123 Shore Road, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Richards, Warren, Bridgeport, contractor for Warren Richards. Add one story at 364 Chamberlain Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Oct. 27. Sandbrook, Joseph, Old Greenwich, contractor for Joseph Sandbrook. Install solar panels at 31 MacArthur Drive, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $30,594. Filed Oct. 2020.

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Facts & Figures Sheds Unlimited, Morgetown, Pennsylvania, contractor for Notoya Patricis. Construct shed on slab at 45 Benson St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Oct. 27. SLS Construction, Greenwich, contractor for Stadium Sorin. Replace siding at 53 Prospect St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Oct. 2020. Stillman Management, Harrison, New York, contractor for Greenwich Harbor Views. Repair brick and block and replace windows at 40 W. Elm St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $19,500. Filed Oct. 2020. Success Inc., Stratford, contractor for Success Inc. Add second floor at 520 Success Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Oct. 22. Sunlight Solar Energy Inc., New Haven, contractor for Victoria Fener. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 10 Limerick Place, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed Oct. 2020. The Prevailing Group LLC, Stamford, contractor for Thakur and Paulina Sharma. Add shower to bathroom at 15 Harding Road, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Oct. 2020. TM Construction LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Timo Vargas. Construct a rear deck at 31 Bell St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,500. Filed Oct. 22. Transcend Wireless LLC, Mahwah, New Jersey, contractor for SBA. Replace antennas and associated equipment at 68 Ocean Terrace, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Oct. 22. VME Real Estate Development LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Ohana Properties LLC. Remodel second-floor kitchen and bath and windows at 557 Grand St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,500. Filed Oct. 23.

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Zumba, Sonia, Bridgeport, contractor for Sonia Zumba. Renovate first floor at 253 Hudson Place, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Oct. 27.

COURT CASES Bridgeport Superior Court Aldouby, Leeam, et al, Trumbull. Filed by Yiram Aldouby, Brooklyn, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: Silver Golub & Teitell, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff was lawfully on the premises of the defendants, when wile walking to his car he slipped and fell due to the poor lighting of the premises and accumulation of ice, causing him to suffer injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-20-6100793-S. Filed Oct. 7. Bethel Ambulette Inc., et al, Milford. Filed by Norma Torres, Shelton. Plaintiff’s attorney: DeLucia & Levine LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-206100695-S. Filed Oct. 5. Canady, Asia, Waterbury. Filed by Zikiyyah Carrington, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Millman & Millman, Westport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-20-6100864-S. Filed Oct. 13.

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Scinto, Jefferson A., et al, Southport. Filed by Gabrielle Fischer, Madison. Plaintiff’s attorney: Laurence V. Parnoff PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff and defendant enter into a contract and shared interests on a property. The defendants occupied areas, allegedly did not pay and allegedly and unjustly increased their personal assets. As a result, they breached the contract and harmed the plaintiff. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-206100675-S. Filed Aug. 12.

Danbury Superior Court Dunkin’ Brands Inc., et al, Canton, Massachusetts. Filed by Samia Lopez, Waterbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Goff Law Group LLC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff was a patron and placed a food order with the defendants’ employee. The plaintiff received the wrong order and requested a refund. The defendants refused to give a refund and allegedly became hostile, insulting and initiated a physical altercation with the plaintiff who suffered injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-206037342-S. Filed Sept. 30. Integon National Insurance Co., Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Filed by Ida Krueger, Newtown. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-206037617-S. Filed Nov. 3. Lira-Berrum, Santa, et al, Danbury. Filed by Bujar Vrenezi, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-20-6037511-S. Filed Oct. 21.

Summit View Condo Association Inc., et al, Bethel. Filed by Maliyah Perkins, Brookfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Coyne Von Kuhn Brady & Fries LLC, Shelton. Action: The plaintiff was an invitee at the defendants’ premises when she was allegedly attacked and bitten by a dog that was allowed to roam in the common areas. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-206037429-S. Filed Oct. 13.

Viveros, Diego H., Norwalk. Filed by Citibank NA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rubin & Rothman LLC, Islandia, New York. Action: The plaintiff is a banking association. The defendant used a credit account issued by plaintiff and agreed to make payments for goods and services. The defendant failed to make payments. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $2,500, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FSTCV-20-6048601-S. Filed Sept. 25.

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Ascencio, Edwin R., et al, Stamford. Filed by Guerline Lalanne, Riverside. Plaintiff’s attorney: Katherine Polak, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-20-6048955-S. Filed Oct. 21. Congress Building Corp., et al, Hartford. Filed by Generation Drywall Inc., Hartford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ciulla & Donofrio LLP, North Haven. Action: The plaintiff entered into a subcontract with the defendants, whereby plaintiff agreed to perform work and provide material and services. Despite the services, the defendants have neglected and did not pay the total balance due to the plaintiff. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $2,500, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FSTCV-20-6048394-S. Filed Sept. 10. Meadowpark Town Houses Association Inc., et al, Stamford. Filed by Francine M. Cardali, Riverside. Plaintiff’s attorney: Heagney Lennon & Slane, Greenwich. Action: The plaintiff is the owner of a property adjacent to the defendants’ condominium property. For more than 15 years, the plaintiff has maintained, cultivated the adjacent area and has sole and exclusive title to the property. The defendants claim estates or interests in the land, which are adverse to the title of the plaintiff. The plaintiff had judgment issued determining the plaintiff is the owner of the property and prohibits defendants from entering onto the property. Case no. FST-CV-20-6049082-S. Filed Oct. 30.

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VanBelle, Jennifer, Stamford. Seller: High Tide Ventures LLC, New Canaan. Property: 5 North Crossway, Old Greenwich. Amount: $4,250,000. Filed Oct. 20. Rolling Hill East LLC, Marion, Indiana. Seller: Fred Kambeitz, Greenwich. Property: 34 Richmond Hill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 20. Plamovaty, Irina and Yuri Dubrovsky New York, New York. Seller: 8 Boulder Brook LLC, Greenwich. Property: 8 Boulder Brook Road, Greenwich. Amount: $5,900,000. Filed Oct. 21. 5 Greenfield Associates LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Ozer Talat Baysal, Miami, Florida. Property: 5 Greenfield Place, Greenwich. Amount: $1,100,000. Filed Oct. 23. Lazzara, Amanda Hector and Bryan Lazzara, New York, New York. Seller: 269 Palmer Hill Road LLC, Westport. Property: 18 Hillcrest Lane, Old Greenwich. Amount: $3,866,000. Filed Oct. 23. 775 Atlantic Street LLC, Stamford. Seller: John L. Vecchiolla and Sharon B. Vecchiolla, Greenwich. Property: 26 Sinawoy Road, Cos Cob. Amount: $625,000. Filed Oct. 26. Smith, Brian L. and Megan E. Smith, Shelton. Seller: RFK Development LLC, Fairfield. Property: Lot 36, High Ridge Park, Fairfield. Amount: $10. Filed Oct. 30.

RFK Development LLC, Fairfield. Seller: John A. Watts, Fairfield. Property: 352 High Ridge Road, Fairfield. Amount: $450,000. Filed Nov. 2. Mousa, Basenty, Stamford. Seller: H & E Stillwater One LLC, Stamford. Property: 242 Stillwater Ave., Stamford. Amount: $810,000. Filed Oct. 21. Salvatore, Ryan and Mary Burr, New York, New York. Seller: 1899 Investments LLC, Greensboro, North Carolina. Property: 207 Stamford Ave., Stamford. Amount: $660,000. Filed Oct. 21.

Residential Benjamin, Michael and Elisa Ross-Benjamin, Stamford. Seller: Lawrence A. Dubin and Susan Hildreth Dubin, Stamford. Property: 30 Doral Farm Road, Stamford. Amount: $750,000. Filed Oct. 23. Bergman, Eric and Amy Bergman, Stamford. Seller: Ronald R. King and Tara A. King, Fairfield. Property: 105 Surrey Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $820,000. Filed Oct. 30. Biringer, Matthew and Margarette Robinson, Greenwich. Seller: Paul Bergagna, Greenwich. Property: 35 Edgewood Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $840,000. Filed Oct. 21. Centeno, William and Krista Centeno, New Rochelle, New York. Seller: Carrie L. Euring, Fairfield. Property: 10 Capuano’s Cove, Fairfield. Amount: $419,000. Filed Oct. 28. Cha, James S. and Kazue TakeCha, Greenwich. Seller: Lionel Nowell and Denise Nowell, Cos Cob. Property: 2 Holly Way, Cos Cob. Amount: $2,200,000. Filed Oct. 26. Covais, John A. and Laura M. Covais, Scarsdale, New York. Seller: Anny Versage and Ann P. Versage, Fairfield. Property: 2740 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield. Amount: $381,000. Filed Nov. 2.

Facts & Figures Cruikshank, Peter M. and Sharon L. Lazar, Greenwich. Seller: Virginia Corvino, Cos Cob. Property: 31 Horseshoe Road, Cos Cob. Amount: $1,515,000. Filed Oct. 20.

Hoy, John W. and Katherine Hoy, New York, New York. Seller: Joseph C. Duwan and Melinda L. Duwan, Stamford. Property: 123 Harbor Drive, No. 507, Stamford. Amount: $530,000. Filed Oct. 21.

Dai, Diana and Raymond Yin, New York, New York. Seller: Michael V. McKay and Susan M. McKay, Stamford. Property: 180 Hunting Ridge Road, Stamford. Amount: $1,445,000. Filed Oct. 21.

Kahn, Jared, Stamford. Seller: James Edkins, Wilton. Property: 79 Harbor Drive, Unit 304, Stamford. Amount: $385,000. Filed Oct. 22.

Dee, Timothy Gregory and Kristen Anna Dee, Fairfield. Seller: Kumar Rajan and Sonal Rajan, Fairfield. Property: 411 Lenox Road, Fairfield. Amount: $580,000. Filed Oct. 28. Furfaro, John and Audrey Furfaro, New York, New York. Seller: Jane-Kerin Moffat, Skillman, New Jersey. Property: 22 E. Lyon Farm Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $780,000. Filed Oct. 27. Gartner, Suzanne E., Port Chester, New York. Seller: Mary D. Zampino, Trumbull. Property: 33 Ridge St., Cos Cob. Amount: $750,000. Filed Oct. 21.

Koubek, Benjamin and Kellye M. Koubek, Greenwich. Seller: Daria J. McDonough and Brian P. McDonough, Greenwich. Property: 8 Nedley Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Oct. 20. Lentin, Mark S., Fairfield. Seller: Dominic Griek, Fairfield. Property: 36 Coburn St., Fairfield. Amount: $335,000. Filed Nov. 2. Longfellow II, Daniel T. and Allison Longfellow, Stamford. Seller: Jesus Antonio Chapa Galan and Shanon Chapa Galan, Stamford. Property: 16 Baker Place, Stamford. Amount: $620,000. Filed Oct. 21.

Monahan, Thomas J., Greenwich. Seller: Jennifer Panciera, Greenwich. Property: 149 E. Elm St., Greenwich. Amount: $1,325,000. Filed Oct. 21.

Preeya, Seth Franklin, et al, Greenwich. Seller: Ronald A. Sages, Hilton Head, South Carolina. Property: 21 Robert Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Oct. 20.

Moore, Brian and Melissa Moore, Stamford. Seller: Barbara D. Levine, Stamford. Property: 55 Greens Circle, Stamford. Amount: $920,000. Filed Oct. 23.

Reilly, Edward R. and Brittany R. Reilly, Fairfield. Seller: Frederick Benjimen Schubert and Maureen Schubert, Fairfield. Property: 271 Old Spring Road, Fairfield. Amount: $641,000. Filed Oct. 27.

Muniec, Douglas P. and Dawn M. Muniec, Southport. Seller: Maris S. Messinger. Fairfield. Property: 257 Bronson Road, Southport. Amount: $340,000. Filed Oct. 28. Munno, Anthony Santo and Katherine Winogradow Munno, Southport. Seller: Michael Sia, Fairfield. Property: 63 Hill Farm Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,615,000. Filed Oct. 28. Notorio, Jeffrey and Leyre Notorio, Rye, New York. Seller: Helen D’Elia, Stamford. Property: 21 Red Fox Road, Stamford. Amount: $599,000. Filed Oct. 22.

Reyes, Eusebio, Stamford. Seller: Andrew Lencyk and Iryna Lencyk, Stamford. Property: 18 Leona Drive, Stamford. Amount: $905,000. Filed Oct. 23. Ruiz, Diana and Oscar Ruiz, Greenwich. Seller: Vincent J. Giandurco and Brenda A. Giandurco, Fairfield. Property: 145 Hawthorne Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $432,000. Filed Oct. 27. Russo, Scott and Natalie Silva, Stamford. Seller: Andrew Pane and Diane C. Pane, Stamford. Property: 254 Woodside Circle, Fairfield. Amount: $560,000. Filed Nov. 2.

McCarthy IV, William J. and Alyssa N. McCarthy, Stamford. Seller: David Deleo and Darlene Deleo, Weston. Property: 107 Club Road, Stamford. Amount: $530,000. Filed Oct. 21.

Oberst, Darren and Namee Oberst, Scarsdale, New York. Seller: Kerry Adam Demascus and Pamela Georgia Demascus, Greenwich. Property: 425 Taconic Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3,795,000. Filed Oct. 27.

Schulte, Gregory W. and Mary Alice, Rochester, Michigan. Seller: John Nolan West and Patricia S. West, Stamford. Property: 77 Havemeyer Lane, Unit 99, Stamford. Amount: $937,500. Filed Oct. 22.

McGroarty, John D. and Katherine E. McGroarty, Stamford. Seller: Michael Bacarella, Stamford. Property: 297 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Amount: $530,000. Filed Oct. 23.

O’Meara, Sean, New York, New York. Seller: Eric Larsen and Christine S. Larsen, Southport. Property: 809 Cedar Road, Southport. Amount: $1,690,000. Filed Oct. 30.

Shapiro, Clifford and Judith Shapiro, Armonk, New York. Seller: Michelle Clark, Greenwich. Property: 50 Church St., Unit 7, Greenwich. Amount: $1,050,000. Filed Oct. 20.

Hilgendorf, James V. and Peggy Sheng, New York, New York. Seller: Juda Chetrit and Elaine Chetrit, Stamford. Property: 320 Chestnut Hill Road, Stamford. Amount: $969,000. Filed Oct. 22.

Mendoza, Luis I. and Luisa Moleiro Mendoza, Harrison, New York. Seller: Michael A. Pisacano and Robin Pisacano, Greenwich. Property: 11 Hettiefred Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2,100,000. Filed Oct. 23.

Orvik, Jon and Jennifer Adler, Fairfield. Seller: Andrew N. Kornstein and Tamara Behan, Fairfield. Property: 1373 Redding Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,424,000. Filed Nov. 2.

Shaw, Jesse W. and Elizabeth Shaw, New York, New York. Seller: Daniel W. Moger Jr. and Angela S. Moger, Riverside. Property: 25 Wesskum Wood Road, Riverside. Amount: $1,490,000. Filed Oct. 20.

Hoy, James P. and Mirian A. Hoy, Fairfield. Seller: James Blose, Fairfield. Property: 65 Norcliff Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $1,849,000. Filed Oct. 30.

Miller, Jonathan and Danielle Clemenza, Greenwich. Seller: Theresa K. Freccia, Greenwich. Property: 30 Wildwood Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 21.

Oxman, Lee and Kathryn Oxman, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: David J. Dall and Michele Dall, Old Greenwich. Property: 60 Hillcrest Park Road, Old Greenwich. Amount: $2,775,000. Filed Oct. 22.

Shehaj, Florjan and Gentjan Shahaj, Stamford. Seller: Vincent Mallozzi and Enza Mallozzi, Stamford. Property: 81 Willowbrook Ave., Stamford. Amount: $891,000. Filed Oct. 23.

Greenberg, Elisa Sznajder and Jonathan Cohen, New York, New York. Seller: Michael Wirgin and Emily Wirgin, Stamford. Property: 63 Sanford Lane, Stamford. Amount: $902,000. Filed Oct. 22. Hartwright, Taylor M., Greenwich. Seller: Debra Skorney-Buonanno, Greenwich. Property: 82A E. Elm St., Greenwich. Amount: $1,975,000. Filed Oct. 23.

Perry, James Nelson and Elizabeth Anne Perry, Riverside. Seller: Keith Hochstin and Julie Hochstin, Greenwich. Property: 270 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2,465,000. Filed Oct. 21.

Simonetti, Nicholas and Bethany Simonetti, New York, New York. Seller: John A. Bares, Fairfield. Property: 580 Morehouse Highway, Fairfield. Amount: $899,000. Filed Oct. 28. Voung, Jan and Sunny Xiang, New York, New York. Seller: Elizabeth Vanderkamp, Stamford. Property: 34 Tower Ave., Stamford. Amount: $597,000. Filed Oct. 21.

JUDGMENTS Minardi, Derek A., Monroe. $5,711, in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by Schreiber Law LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 120 Grace St., Fairfield. Filed Nov. 9. Next Generation Fitness LLC, et al, Norwalk. $296,223, in favor of 698 West Avenue Associates LLC, Stamford, by Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, Stamford. Property: 198 New Canaan Ave., Norwalk. Filed Nov. 3. Saturno, Debra A., Stamford. $1,833, in favor of Cavalry SPV II LLC, Stamford, by Tobin & Marohn, Meriden. Property: 172 Vine Road, Stamford. Filed Nov. 5. Sullivan, Marc, Stamford. $8,767, in favor of CACH LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada, by the Law Offices of Steven Cohen LLC, Bronx, New York. Property: 130 Lenox Ave., Stamford. Filed Nov. 12. Winstel, Thomas A., Fairfield. $7,723, in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by Schreiber Law LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 163 Knapps Highway, Fairfield. Filed Nov. 9.

LIENS Federal Tax Liens Filed Center for Advanced Pediatrics PC, 40 Cross St., Suite 300B. Norwalk. $44,374, civil proceeding tax. Filed Nov. 20.

Flanagan, Todd M., 139 High Meadow Road, Southport. $89,187, civil proceeding tax. Filed Oct. 27. Gisby, Michael and Kathleen Gisby, 60 Puritan Road, Fairfield. $195,904, civil proceeding tax. Filed Nov. 17. Jagodzinski, James and Amanda Jagodzinski, 48 Sheephill Road, Riverside. $127, civil proceeding tax. Filed Nov. 2. Jesby, Holland C. and Misha T. Jesby, 31 Henderson Road, Fairfield. $7,050, civil proceeding tax. Filed Nov. 17. Parker, Robert N. and Judy Cohen, 233 Glenbrook Road, Stamford. $9,200, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 3. Rothermel, Carol J., 253 E. Putnam Ave., Cos Cob. $687, civil proceeding tax. Filed Oct. 22. Segura, Rodolfo A., 7 Myrtle St., Norwalk. $35,471, civil proceeding tax. Filed Nov. 20. Szekrenyessy, Peter and Britta Szekrenyessy, 4 Orchard St., Cos Cob. $9,905, civil proceeding tax. Filed Oct. 22.

MECHANIC’S LIENS 1675 Post Road Partners LLC, Fairfield. Filed by Elite Construction Rentals LLC, by Mark Kolakowski. Property: 1675 Post Road, Fairfield. Amount: $12,907. Filed Oct. 21. Norwalk Land Development LLC, Norwalk. Filed by Jose Zamudio, by Lovejoy & Rimer PC. Property: 100-101 N. Water St., Norwalk. Amount: $31,400. Filed Nov. 16. Zara USA Inc., Norwalk. Filed by RayGowan & Sons Plumbing and Heating LLC, by Thomas B. Noonan. Property: 100 N. Water St., Norwalk. Amount: $200,478. Filed Nov. 19.

Damato, Michael A., 21 Park St., Unit B, Norwalk. $24,186, civil proceeding tax. Filed Nov. 2.

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Facts & Figures LIS PENDENS Buczek, John C., et al, Fairfield. Filed by Benanti & Associates, Stamford, for People’s United Bank NA. Property: 30 Edge Hill Place, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 17. Cardoso Enterprises LLC, et al, Fairfield. Filed by Michelson, Kane, Royster & Barger PC, Hartford, for Prestige Flooring & Interiors Inc. Property: 106 Charles St., Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 16. Ludeke, Shannon J., et al, Stamford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust 2018. Property: 80 Van Rensselaer Ave., Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 30. MM Deer Lane LLC, et al, Greenwich. Filed by Goldman, Gruder and Woods LLC, Greenwich, for The Galinn Fund LLC. Property: 6 Deer Lane, Greenwich. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 20. O’Donnell, Dean, et al, Fairfield. Filed by Glass & Braus LLC, Fairfield, for US Bank National Association. Property: 98 Littlebrook Road, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 20. Prieto, Edward, et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 30 Alpine St., Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 25. Rothermel, Carol J., et al, Riverside. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Silo Hill Condominium Inc. Property: 104 Silo Circle, Unit 11, Riverside. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 23.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Norwalk. Filed by Pilicy & Ryan PC, Watertown, for Nor-West Association Inc. Property: Unit 13A Nor-West Condominium, Norwalk. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Nov. 2. Siever, Claudia M., et al, Norwalk. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA. Property: 12 Melbourne Road, Norwalk. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 30. Wiznitzer, Jane, et al, Stamford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company. Property: 134 Lynam Road, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 24. Yoder, Merle E., Greenwich. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for US Bank National Association. Property: 739 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Dec. 3.

MORTGAGES Allen, David S. and Ines Allen, Fairfield, by Peter Ambrose. Lender: Guaranteed Rate Inc., 3940 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, Illinois. Property: 51 Highlawn Road, Fairfield. Amount: $590,000. Filed Oct. 21. Brown, Christopher A. and Jill M. Hennessey Brown, Fairfield, by W. Glen Major. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 154 Taintor Drive, Southport. Amount: $602,000. Filed Oct. 20. Cagnassola, Kerri and Jacqueline D. Davis, Fairfield, by Pamela I. Baekey. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 47 Southport Woods Drive, Southport. Amount: $258,750. Filed Oct. 20.

Cha, James S., Greenwich, by N/A. Lender: Delaware Limited Liability Co., 1800 W. Larchmont Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Property: 2 Holly Way, Cos Cob. Amount: $1,400,000. Filed Oct. 26.

Logan, Erica B., Norwalk, by Gary R. Khachian. Lender: Loandepot, com LLC, 26642Towne Center Drive, Foothill Ranch, California. Property: 7 Pershing St., Norwalk. Amount: $340,000. Filed Oct. 19.

Conte, Teresa, Stamford, by M. Kathleen Beatley. Lender: United Nations Federal Credit Union, 2401 44th Road, Long Island City, New York. Property: 44 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 10B, Stamford. Amount: $125,000. Filed Oct. 19.

Mason, Austen and Brianna Almeida, Stamford, by N/A. Lender: Warshaw Capital LLC, 2777 Summer St, Suite 306, Stamford. Property: 39 Maple Tree Ave., Unit 18, Stamford. Amount: $497,250. Filed Oct. 19.

Fitter, Kenneth and Melissa Fitter, Fairfield, by Jack S. Lipson. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 19 Knollwood Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $405,000. Filed Oct. 21.

McDonough, Andrea B. and Peter J. McDonough, Norwalk, by Dorian Arbelaez. Lender: Quicken Loans LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 71 Rowayton Ave., Unit 4, Norwalk. Amount: $876,000. Filed Oct. 19.

Gross, Rachel and Richard Gross, Norwalk, by Gregory F. De Manche. Lender: Security National Mortgage Co., 5300 South, 360 West, Suite 150, Murray, Utah. Property: 3 FlIntlock Road, Norwalk. Amount: $160,000. Filed Oct. 19.

Morabito, Joseph and Patricia Morabito, Norwalk, by Richard M. McGannon. Lender: The Federal Savings Bank, 300 N. Elizabeth St., Suite 3E, Chicago, Illinois. Property: 114 Murray St., Norwalk. Amount: $367,000. Filed Oct. 19.

Hayball, Andrew and Michelle Poirier, Greenwich, by Jeremy E. Kaye. Lender: Caliber Home Loans Inc., 1525 S. Belt Line Road, Coppell, Texas. Property: 24 Whiffletree Way, Riverside. Amount: $642,000. Filed Oct. 26. Janette, Nathan F. and Judith Shanok Janette, Stamford, by N/A. Lender: Total Mortgage Services LLC, 185 Plains Road, Milford. Property: 105 Fourth St., Stamford. Amount: $456,577. Filed Oct. 20. Leviss, Abigail L. and Theodore Leviss, Fairfield, by Scott Rogalski. Lender: Cherry Creek Mortgage Company Inc., 7600 E. Orchard Road, Unit 250-N, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Property: 288 Stratfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $469,000. Filed Oct. 21.

Oliver Management Co, Greenwich, by Jeremy E. Kaye. Lender: First Republic Bank, 111 Pine St., San Francisco, California. Property: 72 Zaccheus Mead Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1,000,000. Filed Oct. 26. Schoch, Charles F. and Nicole B. Schoch, Stamford, by N/A. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, 6850 Miller Road, Brecksville, Ohio. Property: 65 Chatfield St., Stamford. Amount: $375,000. Filed Oct. 20. Serrao, Michael G. and Janina F. Serrao, Fairfield, by Brad M. Aron. Lender: People’s United Bank National Association, 850 Main St., Bridgeport. Property: 32 Fortuna Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $466,500. Filed Oct. 20.

Smith, Channel and Carol Jennings, Stamford, by N/A. Lender: Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., 4201 Marsh Lane, Carrollton, Texas. Property: 68 Woodbury Ave., Stamford. Amount: $457,875. Filed Oct. 19. Subramaniam, Nandakumar, Norwalk, by John J. Bove. Lender: People’s United Bank National Association, 850 Main St., Bridgeport. Property: 115 Fillow St., No. 54, Norwalk. Amount: $200,000. Filed Oct. 19. Tricia, Faye Bautista and Hipolito Tricia, Norwalk, by Natasha H. Georgette. Lender: Quicken Loans LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 72 Chestnut St., Unit 4, Norwalk. Amount: $133,700. Filed Oct. 19. Velasquez, Steven and Carolina Pareja Rave, Stamford, by Alex J. Martinez. Lender: Total Mortgage Services LLC, 185 Plains Road, Milford. Property: 37 Woodway Road, Unit B8, Stamford. Amount: $234,650. Filed Oct. 19.

NEW BUSINESSES Aiv Management, 66 Fourth St., Stamford 06905, c/o Aiv Construction LLC. Filed Oct. 29. Bronhealth.Com LLC, 41 Erickson Drive, Stamford 06902, c/o Todd Thomas. Filed Oct. 27. Kems & Kams LLC, 482 W. Main St., Apartment 101, Stamford 06902, c/o Kimberly Powell. Filed Oct. 29. Lock City Crossfit, 48 Union St., Unit 2, Stamford 06906, c/o Johnnie Chiapperino. Filed Oct. 30. Moulton Insurance Agency, 6 Landmark Square, Fourth floor, Stamford 06901, c/o PCF Insurance Services of the West LLC. Filed Oct. 26.

Twin Gemini Global Supply, 1 Stamford Plaza, Stamford 06901, c/o 1083 Orange Ave. LLC. Filed Oct. 29. Will Kennedy Carpentry, 32 Ken Cottage, Stamford 06905, c/o William Kennedy. Filed Oct. 29.

PATENTS Cap and evaporative devices stabilizing ink in nozzles of inkjet printheads. Patent no. 10,857,798 issued to Paul McConville, et al. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk. Corner-tie attachment for a bag liner for receiving a powder such as toner. Patent no. 10,859,945 issued to David Montfort, et al. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk. Device configurations and methods for generating drum patterns. Patent no. 10,861,427 issued to Peter Lupini, et al. Assigned to Harman International, Stamford. Methods and systems for dynamically configuring a decurler subsystem of a print device. Patent no. 10,860,263 issued to Erwin Ruiz, et al. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk. Methods and systems for automatically detecting and validating end-user print-related processing using print device information. Patent no. 10,863,052 issued to Fritz Ebner. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk. Positioning and orienting cameras to extend an angle of view. Patent no. 10,863,085 issued to Mien Chin Chen. Assigned to Harman International, Stamford. Systems and methods for driver assistance. Patent no. 10,861,338 issued to Axel Nix. Assigned to Harman International, Stamford.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). NAME: REALLY GOOD MUSIC, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/28/20. Office location: Westchester County. LegalZoom has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. LegalZoom shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 45 Lee Ave, Ossining NY 10562, principal business location of the LLC. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #62691 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: Andieís Eats LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on October 22, 2020. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Andieís Eats LLC, 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502. Purpose/ character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #62692 Better Living Production LLC. Filed 8/4/20 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 258 Sommerville Place, Yonkers, NY 10703 Purpose: All lawful #62693 A J A Construction Co, LLC. Filed 8/18/20 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 745 Warren Ave, Thornwood, NY 10594 Purpose: All lawful #62694 A & I Restoration LLC. Filed 7/6/20 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 70 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704 Purpose: All lawful #62695 40 West 6th Street, LLC. Filed 8/18/20 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 399 Knollwood Road, Suite 318, White Plains, NY 10603 Purpose: All lawful #62696

WU Dental, PLLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/27/2020. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Edmund WU, 971 57th St., Brooklyn, NY 11219. Purposes: Dentistry #62697

1302 Waring, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/6/2020. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 500 Mamaroneck Ave., Ste. 320, Harrison, NY 10528. General Purpose #62708

Notice of Formation of Ryddym, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/20/20. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 116 Putnam Ave, Freeport, NY 11520. Purpose: any lawful activity. #62699

Notice of Formation of Madison Family Holdings, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/20/2020. 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 Gary Schwartz, 4 New King Street Ste 120, White Plains, NY 10604. Purpose: Any lawful activity. #62709

September2020, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/16/2020. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to BlumbergExcelsior Corporate Services, Inc., 16 Court St, 14th Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11241. General Purpose #62700 Duevio LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/16/2020. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to BlumbergExcelsior Corporate Services, Inc., 16 Court St., 14th Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11241 . General Purpose #62701 Notice of Formation of Nurture Brands LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/27/20. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Nurture Brands LLC, 2005 Palmer Avenue #1173, Larchmont, New York 10538. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #62704 Career Ready Coaching, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/14/2020. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Jeffrey S. Chapski, 723 Seney Ave., Mamaroneck, NY . General Purpose #62705

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: Middlecrest Crossing Senior Apartments Investor LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on November 3, 2020. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Middlecrest Crossing Senior Apartments Investor LLC, 44 Warburton Avenue, 1st Floor, Yonkers, New York 10701. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #62713 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: Green Joulez, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on November 3, 2020. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Green Joulez, LLC, 55 Corell Road, Scarsdale, New York 10583. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #62714

LRA Flooring LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/27/2020. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 220 West St., Harrison, NY 10528. General Purpose #62716 Notice of Formation of Eldorado Court LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/22/2020. NY Office location: WESTCHESTER County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to The LLC, 64 Eldorado Court, White Plains, New York 10603. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. #62717 Notice of formation EVA Properties Group, LLC; Art of Org files with SSNY on 10/19/2020. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, EVA Properties Group, LLC PO Box 3465 Mt. Vernon, NY 10553. #62718 Notice of Formation of 16 EMERSON STREET LLC. Principal office Westchester County. Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to 17 South MacQuesten Parkway, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550. Articles of Organization of the LLC filed with the SSNY on October 14, 2020. Purpose: Any lawful act(s). #62719 753 BPR, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/3/2018. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Northsight Capital Advisors, LLC, PO Box 756, Rye, NY 10580. General Purpose #62720

Notice of Formation of Bais 1604, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/12/2020. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 107 N Water Street, Peekskill, NY 10566. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62721 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). NAME: 914 Records, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/13/20. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 86 Chatsworth Ave, Larchmont, New York 10538, principal business location of the LLC. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #62722 Notice of Formation of SMYNS, LLC filed with SSNY on May 12, 2020. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11229. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #62723 Notice of Formation of Ztreet Musician LLC amended to Zstreetmusician LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/9/20. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Michael Lichtenstein, 420 Lexington Ave, Ste 300, NY, NY 10170, the registered agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activity. #62725 Notice of Formation of REEX Capital, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/30/2020. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Felix Hernandez, 542 Van Cortlandt Park Ave 1F Yonkers, NY 10705. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #62726

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Notice of Formation of REEX Management, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/29/2020. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Felix Hernandez, 542 Van Cortlandt Park Ave 1F Yonkers, NY 10705. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #62727 Notice of Formation of REEX Realty, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/30/2020. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Felix Hernandez, 542 Van Cortlandt Park Ave 1F Yonkers, NY 10705. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #62728 Alex MonAus Group, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State on 08/27/20. Office located in Westchester Co. Secy. of State designated as agent upon which process may be served. Secy. of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him/her to: 63 Beechwood Avenue, Mount Vernon NY, 10553 (the LLCís primary business location). LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. #62729 Notice of Formation of 270 PROSPECT LLC. Principal office Westchester County. Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process served against the LLC to 2 Wilson Place, 1st Floor, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550. Articles of Organization of the LLC filed with the SSNY on November 9, 2020. Purpose: Any lawful act(s). #62730 Notice of Formation of HOME 93 LLC Principal office Westchester County. Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process served against the LLC to 2 Wilson Place, 1st Floor, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550. Articles of Organization of the LLC filed with the SSNY on November 16, 2020. Purpose: Any lawful act(s). #62731

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Notice of Formation of Joada LLC. Art. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 11/25/20. Office located in Westchester Cty. Secy. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secy. of State shall mail copy of any process against it served upon him/her to principal business location: 84 Kimball Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704. Purpose: any lawful activity. #62732 This notice is given pursuant to NY law that MFI Associates, Inc. fka Millenium Financial Inc., 800 Westchester Avenue, Suite 641N, Rye Brook, NY 10573 is closing its business voluntarily. Present any claims in writing in detail by June 14th, 2021 to: MFI Associates, Inc. C/O Topche & Company, LLC, 11 Commerce Drive, Cranford, NJ 07016. #62733 Notice of Formation of TRPS 560 Mad LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/2/2020. Office: Westchester Cty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 343 Trenor Dr New Rochelle NY 10804. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62734 Notice of Formation of TRPS 800 Mad LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/2/2020. Office: Westchester Cty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 343 Trenor Dr New Rochelle NY 10804. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62735 Notice of Formation of TRPS 441 Yates LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/2/2020. Office: Westchester Cty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 343 Trenor Dr New Rochelle NY 10804. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #62736

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK ñ COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER INDEX # 54375/2014FILED: 11/20/2020 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE MORTGAGED PREMISES: 25 Woodrow Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710. Plaintiff designates WESTCHESTER County as the place of trial based on the location of the mortgaged premises in this action. APPLE BANK FOR SAVINGS, Plaintiff, HELENA JOHNS A/K/A HELENA LEE STEVENS A/K/A HELENA SANFORD AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF GLADYS JOHNS; CLARISSA JOHNS INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF GLADYS JOHNS; JOCHOL JOHNS, JR. AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF GLADYS JOHNS; MARCIA JOHNS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF GLADYS JOHNS; LATONIA JOHNS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF GLADYS JOHNS; ìJOHN DOEî AND ìJANE DOEî 1through 50, intending to be the unknown heirs, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, and assignees of the estate of MARK ANTHONY JOHNS who was born in 1958, and died on January 18, 2018, a resident of the County of Westchester, their successors in interest if any of the aforesaid defendants be deceased, their respective heirs at law, next of kin, and successors in interest of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the Plaintiff, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, WEST STAR FUEL OIL CORP., MAURICE ìDOEî (REFUSED LAST NAME), ìJANE DOEî (NAME REFUSED), ANTHONY JOHNS, JOHN JOHNS, WESTCHESTER ANESTHESIOLOGISTS PC, VERONICA DANIELS COMMUNITY FUEL OIL CO., Defendants. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiffís Attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until sixty (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. This action was commenced to foreclose a mortgage against real property 25 Woodrow Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710. Dated: March 13, 2020. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, /s/___________ Caren Bailey, Esq., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 1 Huntington Quadrangle, Suite 3C20, Melville, NY 11747. (631) 812-4084. (855) 845-2584 facsimile. File # 14-310710. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE New York State requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the Summons and Complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the Summons and Complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies, and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by New York State Department of Financial Servicesí at 1-800-269-0990 or visit the Departmentís website at WWW.DFS.NY.GOV. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have the right to stay in your home during the foreclosure process. You are not required to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale. Regardless of whether you choose to remain in your home, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay your taxes in accordance with state and local law. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to ìsaveî your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeownerís distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. #62747

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Stanaj Development LLC. Filed 9/23/20 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 35 Overkill Rd, New Rochelle, NY 10804 Purpose: All lawful #62743 Sunnyside Design LLC. Filed 8/21/20 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 3 Parkview Pl, Tuckahoe, NY 10707 Purpose: All lawful #62744 Taylor C West LLC. Filed 8/17/20 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 203 Horseshoe Circle, Ossining, NY 10562 Purpose: All lawful #62745

Notice of Formation of JPeter Rental Property LLC filed with SSNY on November 9,2020. Office: Westchester County, NY. United States Corporation Agents, Inc. designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to LLC: 7014 13th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #62748

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: Andieís Eats LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on October 22, 2020. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Andieís Eats LLC, 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502. Purpose/ character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #62692

155 W 71st 2A LLC. Filed 8/12/20 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 770 Davenport Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10805 Purpose: All lawful #62746

Sealed bids will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, January 07, 2021 at the NYSDOT, Contract Management Bureau, 50 Wolf Rd, 1st Floor, Suite 1CM, Albany, NY 12232 and will be publicly opened and read. Bids may also be submitted via the internet using www.bidx.com. A certified cashier’s check payable to the NYSDOT for the sum specified in the proposal or a bid bond, form CONR 391, representing 5% of the bid total, must accompany each bid. NYSDOT reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Electronic documents and Amendments are posted to www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/const-notices. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all Amendments are incorporated into its bid. To receive notification of Amendments via e-mail you must submit a request to be placed on the Planholders List at www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/ const-planholder. Amendments may have been issued prior to your placement on the Planholders list. NYS Finance Law restricts communication with NYSDOT on procurements and contact can only be made with designated persons. Contact with non-designated persons or other involved Agencies will be considered a serious matter and may result in disqualification. Contact Robert Kitchen (518)457-2124. Contracts with 0% Goals are generally single operation contracts, where subcontracting is not expected, and may present direct bidding opportunities for Small Business Firms, including, but not limited to D/W/MBEs. The New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title IV Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to a written Department solicitation, request for proposal or invitation for bid that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award. BIDDERS SHOULD BE ADVISED THAT AWARD OF THESE CONTRACTS MAY BE CONTINGENT UPON THE PASSAGE OF A BUDGET APPROPRIATION BILL BY THE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. Please call (518)457-2124 if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the letting. Region 08: New York State Department of Transportation 4 Burnett Blvd., Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603 D264389, PIN 881475, FA Proj Z001-8814-753, Westchester Co., Replacement of Rustic Guide Rail with Galvanized Guide Rail on Route 987F (Sprain Brook Parkway) at Various Locations, Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $375,000.00), Goals: DBE: 10.00%

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