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Hershey lawsuits not sweet for specialty stores SELLERS OF EUROPEAN CHOCOLATE IRKED BY COMPANY’S TRADEMARK DISPUTES BY DANIELLE BRODY dbrody@westfairinc.com

n American company is winning its battle against European chocolates, at the expense of store owners and their customers in this region. In separate lawsuits filed last year, The Hershey Co. and Hershey Chocolate & Confectionery Corp. tried to stop two distributors, Let’s Buy British Imports LLC and Posh Nosh Imports Inc., from importing and selling candies that the Pennsylvania-based company claims infringe on its trademarks. Store owners that carry the chocolates in Westchester and Fairfield counties are selling the last of their inventory, unable to order more and concerned about

the effect on their business. Mary Slater, owner of Post Road Market in Rye, a deli and Irish goods store, said in the past six weeks she spent $5,000 on a final shipment of chocolate from overseas. Her customers, who usually buy a few bars at a time, are stocking up on boxes of their European favorites while they can. Looking at the shelf of imported chocolates in her store, Slater wondered what she’ll replace the candy with when she runs out. Cadbury alone makes up 60 percent of her candy sales, she said. “People will still come in, but not having the chocolate is going to be pretty hard,” she said. The candy bars targeted by Hershey are the European-made » HERSHEY, page 2

Mary Slater, owner of Post Road Market in Rye, has two of the store’s last Cadbury bars on hold for a customer. Photo by Danielle Brody

Wage hike for tipped workers draws business ire BY JOHN GOLDEN jgolden@westfairinc.com

IN A MOVE OPPOSED BY New York restaurant industry and business groups and backed by the governor and labor union chiefs, the state’s labor commissioner has ordered a raise in the minimum cash wage for tipped hospitality workers to $7.50 per hour. That amounts to a 50 percent increase in the minimum that restaurant servers, one group of

workers affected by the change, must be paid. The substantial increase, first recommended by a minimum wage board appointed last year by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and authorized in a Feb. 24 order by acting Commissioner of Labor Mario J. Musolino, will take effect Dec. 31. The state’s minimum wage for all workers is $8.75 per hour this year and will increase to $9 per hour in 2016, at the same time that hospitality employers will see their tip credits shrink when cal-

culating service workers’ wages and their payrolls increase as the higher cash wage for tipped workers takes effect. The uniform minimum wage for tipped workers will eliminate the state’s system of separate minimum cash wage rates for food service workers, who are paid $5 per hour in 2015; hospitality service employees, currently at $5.65 per hour, and service workers in resort hotels, who receive a minimum $4.90 per hour in wages before tips. Those rates last

increased in 2011, according to the governor’s office. As recommended by the wage board, the labor commissioner also agreed to review whether New York’s system of cash wages and employers’ tip credits should be eliminated. Musolino rejected the wage board’s recommendation that the tip allowance for employers be increased by $1 per hour when the weekly average of cash wages and tips equals or exceeds the state’s » WAGE, page 1

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Nestle Kit Kat, Toffee Crisp, Yorkie and Rolo bars and Mars Inc.’s Maltesers, which Hershey claims resemble the names and packaging of their own chocolate products. The lawsuit also cites the Cadbury brand, which includes a variety of chocolate bars. Hershey is licensed to produce its own Cadbury chocolate in the U.S. In the lawsuits filed in U.S. District Courts in California and Pennsylvania, Hershey argued the product similarities could mislead customers, thereby damaging the brand the company has spent time and advertising money to establish. In the case against Posh Nosh, the judge ruled in favor of Hershey, ordering the distributor to recall its goods infringing on Hershey’s trademarks from its distribution chains. The case against LBB is still pending. “It’s a classic David and Goliath story — Hershey versus small specialty retailers,” said Deb Hecht, manager of Goldenberry, a New Canaan, Conn., shop that sells goods from the United Kingdom. The candies cited in the lawsuit are a popular purchase at retail shops here by expatriates craving a taste of home and Americans who appreciate the creamier European chocolate. Store employees said the lawsuits will hurt business, and they’re upset and confused by Hershey’s actions. “Chocolate companies are supposed to have a warm and fuzzy reputation, and this is really ugly and dark,” Hecht said. Hecht said she doesn’t think the similar packaging and names confuse customers, especially because the imported chocolates are more expensive than Hershey’s counterparts, and they look different. For one, Hershey’s York patties are round and British Yorkie bars are rectangular. Chocolate sales at Goldenberry have not changed much yet, Hecht said. “I think people haven’t decided this is reality,” she said. Eve Raymond, a co-owner of Penny Ha’Penny, a European goods store in Wilton, Conn., said customers definitely would not switch to Hershey bars even if deprived of their favorite imported chocolate. “Customers don’t want American chocolate; the cocoa content is different, the sugar content is way off,” Raymond said. “European chocolate is creamier.” Lisa Whitmore, co-owner of UK Gourmet in Newtown, Conn., said the quality of European milk that goes into candy is superior, which also makes a difference in taste. European chocolate includes more cocoa than American chocolate and excludes artificial flavors and genetically modified ingredients, she said. Whitmore said her customers are stock-

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ing up, buying up to 40 bars at a time. “People coming in are sad,” she said of her customers’ reactions to the lawsuits. Her gourmet store already has sold out of milk chocolate Kit Kats, Rolos, Yorkies and some Cadbury brands. Whitmore said she is working with distributors to replace the candy with other European brands like Galaxy, which has chocolates similar to some Cadbury bars. “Our customers feel they would rather have any Irish or British chocolate over the American version, no matter what it was,” Whitmore said. Devotees of European chocolate are signing a petition to protest Hershey’s lawsuits on MoveOn.org, an online petition site. It had more than 36,000 signatures as of Feb. 25. “There’s not, as a business owner, much that we can really do but sign petitions and disagree,” said Raymond. She called Hershey’s lawsuit a “power play” and said it will hurt her Wilton business. Raymond and Whitmore said they don’t think shops like theirs that sell a select amount of candy could affect a company as large as Hershey. Whitmore said her distributors, one of which is the lawsuit defendant Posh Nosh, have depleted their inventory of imported chocolates targeted by Hershey and won’t re-stock. “Hershey is such a big company, no

one can afford to compete with them in a lawsuit,” Whitmore said. “They just stopped selling it.” Whitmore said European chocolate constitutes 5 percent of her sales in Newtown. She said her store will still be OK because of its variety, but smaller shops could be devastated by the lawsuit. An employee at Irish Mini Mart in Yonkers said the store still carries some imported chocolates but that the business will feel the void once those sell out. European chocolate accounts for 40 percent of sales at the store on McLean Avenue. “It’s going to be a big loss for us,” he said. “It’s not right.” In Rye, Slater said she considered ordering from online distributors that ship directly from the U.K., but they have increased their prices. The price of the chocolate and shipping costs would make it unprofitable, she said. While the last of the chocolate sells, she is looking into South African distributors that sell European chocolate. Slater said she’s in the dark about what will happen and doesn’t know if she’ll get the Cadbury Easter eggs, Crunchie bars and Flake bars she ordered six months ago. “It’s just disappointing,” she said. “We have a huge community that counts on us for their chocolate, and they can’t get it anymore.”

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Yonkers chosen for state’s $35M cities energy plan BY COLLEEN WILSON cwilson@westfairinc.com

tate officials have unveiled a plan to cut energy consumption and emissions in Yonkers and four other cities throughout New York. The Five Cities Energy Plans program enlists the most populous cities outside of New York City — Yonkers, Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse and Rochester — as participants in a five-year, $35 million initiative supported by the New York Power Authority to drastically minimize energy costs and waste in both the public and private sectors. The project is an expansion of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s BuildSmart NY initiative that aims to increase energy efficiency in city buildings by 20 percent by 2020. About $15 million of the $35 million will be used to cover startup costs and the salaries of six new hires. An energy manager will be employed in each city to lead their respective staffs and build awareness of community projects. A liaison will also be hired to communicate between the managers and NYPA headquarters in White Plains. The remaining $20 million will be used as grant money for winners of a competi-

tion for the most sustainable and innovative ideas or research. The NYPA board was set to approve $12 million for the initial round of funding for the contest at its Feb. 26 meeting. “The goal of the Five Cities Plans is to help the city save money over time,” said Steven Gosset, a NYPA spokesman. “We’re estimating that the five cities combined could save $400 million a year in energy savings.” The Five Cities Plans is a roadmap of recommendations to record data, educate the public and produce innovative projects specific to each region. The plans especially focus on energy planning and coordination, energy efficiency in buildings, transportation energy efficiency and energy distribution and supply. Thomas G. Bourgeois, deputy director of the Pace Energy and Climate Center in White Plains, said that master plans like the Five Cities Plans are meant to be “living products, it’s something you want to continue to revisit, but it can shape those long-term investment projects.” And the ideas for Yonkers range from updating municipal buildings to use natural gas instead of less-efficient heating oils,

developing rideshare programs and implementing citywide distribution generation technologies. Of the five cities, Yonkers has the lowest energy consumption per capita, in large part because it is the most densely populated of the quintet. The city’s biggest consumer of energy is the residential sector, which makes up 31 percent of overall consumption. However, many of the suggested initiatives are for city-owned buildings and municipal transportation, which account for 3 percent and 1 percent of energy consumption, respectively. “We have control over municipal buildings so we can demonstrate and lead by example with our own buildings,” said Brad Tito, director of sustainability for the city of Yonkers. “We’ve demonstrated that the cost of the projects can be more than fully offset by the energy savings over time.” Of the city-owned buildings, schools account for the overwhelming majority of energy consumption, according to the report. At city schools, “We’ve analyzed up to 17 roofs for their feasibility to put solar panels on them and we think in the next 18 months, let’s say, we could use solar to supply 30 percent of the energy needs of those

17 buildings,” Tito said. In some ways, the city is already ahead of the curve. In July 2013, Yonkers launched the LED Streetlight Replacement Project, which replaced the city’s 12,000 streetlights with light-emitting diodes that are more energy-efficient. City officials estimate they could save about $18 million over 10 years with the new lights. “Yonkers is already one of the most energy-efficient cities in the nation,” Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said in a statement. “This plan and our ongoing partnership with NYPA will help build on that success and cement Yonkers’ position at the forefront of urban sustainability and as a national model for its green initiatives.” Looking forward, Tito said there is a big push for microgrids, which he said could connect critical infrastructure, like a hospital, to individual power grids that would provide energy during emergencies. He added that they are very complicated systems to put together, but can be very beneficial. “The bigger thing is now we have a plan. It’s not like the plan is published and the band starts playing and we march off into the sunset. This is where the hard work starts,” he said.

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Cities, schools must lead charge for free Wi-Fi

BY DERICKSON K. LAWRENCE

oon, New York school districts will start spending the funds from the Smart Schools Bond Act, and absent a clear strategic framework that encourages public private-partnership (i.e. municipalities, school districts and communication vendors working together) the heavy lifting for free Wi-Fi becomes the burden of individual communities. Today, the largest growth segment of consumers of digital data is children between the ages of 10 to 17. As more innovative educational apps are introduced in schools, expect demand for access to those apps to increase outside of schools — distant learning. Hence, the need is greater for free, ubiquitous, Wi-Fi hot spots, as opposed to families relying on cellular wireless data plans, especially in rural and poor urban school districts. Historical precedence Municipalities have the authority through a 1984 federal statute to articulate “the needs and interest” of the larger community to

Internet service providers, or ISPs — the local digital infrastructure providers. More to the point, schools and municipalities already enjoy free public-access cable as a derivative of that statute, as one of the “givebacks” to the community for a municipality’s cable franchise agreement. Imagine the combined leverage created when municipalities and school districts are sitting on the same side of the negotiating table, making the case for today’s equivalent of those services — Wi-Fi hot spots. A changing regulatory environment has helped meet the ever-increasing communication needs of consumers. Take the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which raised the stakes by allowing any communications business to compete in any market against any other and also added Internet service to the mix. The thinking was competition would drive a more diverse set of services and lower costs to the consumers. As a result, Verizon (a former phone company provider) can get a franchise agreement and bring local communities “triple play” — phone, Internet and cable. The act also spurred continuous change. Put simply, it ushered more vendor consolidation through acquisition (e.g., Comcast/Time Warner) and an ever-changing range of wireless services

(e.g., 3G, 4G, 4G LTE). On Feb. 26, after a decade of discourse, the FCC was set to rule in support of “net neutrality.” That decision (made after press time) would further support a level playing field for all consumers (municipalities and school districts) to access the Internet. The local strategy The first conversation should be on the merits of a partnership that includes “the needs and interest of the community.” After a partnership is formed and a basic set of standards is developed, the next conversation is the negotiation strategy with ISP vendors. Greater clarity from the state in regard to guidance and use of funds in “Prop 3” will help that process. But all team members ought to be on the same page. What will work here, however, is the option for “coopetition” — competitors working together for the “local public interest” with upside potential for each participant. With incentives of matching funds (from Prop 3 to the ISPs, and newly announced state broadband funds of $500 million) the opportunity is to negotiate a compelling proposition for a phased technology infrastructure build-out as a foundation for regional Wi-Fi hot spots and a pathway to faster wireless speeds. If additional competi-

tion is warranted to “cut the existing strings,” municipalities ought to open the doors to that, as well. Benefits Beyond accommodating education’s shift toward digital learning, like electricity a century ago, free Wi-Fi and broadband have the propensity to drive economic growth, create jobs and engender a buzzing ecosystem of commerce. During his State of the Union address Jan. 20, President Barack Obama underscored the importance of broadband: “I intend to protect a free and open Internet, extend its reach to every classroom and every community, and help folks build the fastest networks, so that the next generation of digital innovators and entrepreneurs have the platform to keep reshaping our world,” he said. With a dearth of leadership from the governor’s office on the implementation of regional Wi-Fi and broadband, a bottom-up approach is the way forward. Derickson K. Lawrence is a former director of Gartner Consulting in Stamford, Conn., and chairs the Westchester County Homeowners’ Coalition. He can be reached at dkl@marketvw. com or at 914-548-0405.

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INBRIEF NYC WOMEN’S FASHION FIRM TO MOVE TO MAIN ST. YONKERS A women’s clothing manufacturer and boutique retailer will relocate its manufacturing space from midtown Manhattan to downtown Yonkers, backed by tax incentives from the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency. The move by Leggiadro International Inc. will bring 20 skilled workers to the city at an average yearly salary of $70,000, according to city officials. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, who also chairs the city IDA, called the Manhattan company’s relocation “a clear signal that we are appealing to an ever wider variety of businesses.” Yonkers officials said Leggiadro is buying 65 Main St., a 16,000-square-foot building at Main Street and Market Place, for use as a factory, cutting room, warehouse, design offices and an outlet store. The four-story building has one retail tenant, Rubin Brothers Paint & Wallpaper Co. Inc., and artist residences. Leggiadro is paying $1.65 million for the site and expects to invest another $1.4 million in construction, furnishings and equipment. The Yonkers IDA board approved a mortgage tax exemption of $20,700 for the company and a sales tax exemption on construction materials estimated at $48,575. The company will also receive a limited property tax abatement. The company plans to renovate the building in phases and complete the project in three years. Founded by former fashion editor Ann Ross, Leggiadro sells its clothing line in 13 boutiques nationwide.

TOP CAPPELLI EXEC JOINS THE MACQUESTEN COS. Joseph Apicella, Westchester developer Louis Cappelli’s longtime right-hand man and the Cappelli company’s public voice on numerous development projects, has joined The MacQuesten Cos. in Pelham as managing director of development, the housing development company announced. As executive vice president for Cappelli Enterprises, a position he held for nearly 20 years, Apicella played instrumental roles in more than $2 billion worth of development in the tristate area. They included prominent mixed-use projects that did much to remake the aging downtowns of White Plains and New Rochelle — City Center and Trump Tower in White Plains and the 1.4 millionsquare-foot Renaissance Square project that brought The Ritz-Carlton to Westchester, and New Roc City and Trump Plaza in New Rochelle. Rella Fogliano, president of The MacQuesten Cos., in the announcement said

Apicella “brings a wealth of experience and know-how to the MacQuesten Companies, and I know that with Joe on board, we will be even more successful at bringing affordable and middle-income housing to a region that needs it.” Apicella previously served as downtown development manager for the city of Yonkers. He said he is “pleased to be coming on board with a company that is in growth mode,” adding that Fogliano “has done great things and our best days are in front of us. She’s owned and developed thousands of housing units. She has the wherewithal and the extraordinary energy to get things done, and that energy is contagious. Rella also allows the latitude to be creative. For me, that’s very important.” Fogliano in December was named Developer of the Year by the New York Housing Conference and the National Housing Conference. The MacQuesten Cos. includes MacQuesten Construction Management LLC and MacQuesten Development LLC. Since 1992 it has developed 11 buildings and 1,500 units of affordable housing in New York City and Westchester County. In New Rochelle, MacQuesten is in the second phase of construction at Heritage Homes, a $72 million, three-phase, 228-unit housing project developed in partnership with the New Rochelle Municipal Housing Authority.

MARIST COLLEGE TO HOST REGIONAL BUSINESS CONTEST Marist College in Poughkeepsie will host the mid-Hudson regional semifinal in this year’s New York Business Plan Competition. This is sixth year of the contest in which enrolled college students compete for funding and exposure to expert criticism and potential investors. Students can win more than $500,000 in prizes this year. In the contest, students from colleges in New York develop business ideas and products and then present them in front of a panel of judges who range from venture capitalists and investors to entrepreneurs and bankers, among others. Participants have six categories to choose from for their ideas: nanotechnology and advanced technology, energy and sustainability, biotechnology and health care, products and services, information technology and software, and social entrepreneurship and nonprofit enterprise. The state is divided into 10 regions based on New York’s Regional Economic Development Councils, and a college in each area will host a semifinal round of the competition during March and early April. Two winners of each category in each region will move on to the final competition in Albany on April 24. More information is available at sunycnse.com. — John Golden and Colleen Wilson

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It’s Not Too Late for 2014 Business Tax Planning BY BARBARA LANE, CPA AND SCOTT GALLAGHER, CPA CITRIN COOPERMAN

These new rules are quite complex and require virtually every business needs to make at least one election and possiblely send a special filing to the IRS.

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In December, you worked hard on projecting the year-end profit of your business so you could plan your upcoming tax bill, but now that you’re pulling together the actual numbers, you find that the profit is higher than projected. Relax a little. Here are some post year-end actions that can be taken: • Employee bonuses earned during 2014, but not paid, can be deducted in 2014 as long as they are paid within 2 1/2 months of the company’s year-end when the company utilizes the accrual method of accounting. Caution — does not apply to 2% or more S corporation shareholders. • Regardless of the method of accounting your business uses, retirement plan contributions can be deducted in 2014 even though they are not funded until the due date of the tax return, including extensions. So if you have a calendar year entity, the plan can be funded as late as September 15, 2015, and the deduction taken on the 2014 tax return. • The Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit is often overlooked. People still remember the R&D rules from the old days, where R&D expenses had to be for something that was “new to the world.” Now R&D costs just have to be for something that is “new to you.” If you have an engineer on staff, you own a tech or biotech company, are a software developer, or provide cloudbased technology, you might have qualified R&D expenses. The R&D credit can be as much as six percent of your qualified R&D expenses and be used to offset your tax liability. • Utilization of Section 179, which allows qualifying capitalized new and used tangible business property to be fully depreciated in the year purchased, up to a maximum amount of $500,000. Section 179 also allows qualified real property, which includes certain leasehold improvements, restaurant property, and retail improvement property, to be depreciated up to a maximum amount of $250,000 in the year of purchase. • Fifty percent bonus depreciation can be elected for new business tangible property purchased during the year with a depreciable life of 20 years or less. • The new tangible property regulations afford a number of opportunities.

o Safe Harbor Election for expensing items — This new election allows costs that formerly had to be capitalized to be expensed in the year of purchase. If your business obtains “applicable financial statements,” the safe harbor is $5,000 per item. If not, the limit is $500. o Annual Partial Disposition Election — This election allows you to recognize the loss on the disposition of a structural component of a building or other asset. Prior to the new law, a replacement of a structural component would have to be capitalized and depreciated while the old component remained on the books being depreciated. The premise of this was that the component could not be separated from the whole. Now you have the opportunity to write off the old component. If you’ve had significant improvements in the past that may have resulted in partial dispositions, you should consult your tax advisor to determine if it is worthwhile to claim the benefit. The opportunity to apply this election for prior years is limited to 2014. o Deductible Repair and Maintenance Expenses — certain repairs and maintenance expenses that were previously capitalized may now be expensed. • Look for state credits. State credits are probably the most overlooked tax benefit. Many states have “zone credits” for having your business in a disadvantaged area, alternative fuel credits, credits for persons with disabilities, and a host of others While this is a very brief overview, the point here is to be aware that there may be opportunities that are being overlooked. It’s not too late to make 2014 a year of opportunity! About the Authors: Barbara Lane, CPA is a Tax Partner of Citrin Cooperman’s White Plains office and can be reached by phone at (914) 949-2990 or via email at blane@citrincooperman.com. Scott Gallagher, CPA is a Tax Partner of Citrin Cooperman’s White Plains office and can be reached by phone at (914) 949-2990 or via email at sgallagher@citrincooperman.com. Citrin Cooperman is a full-service accounting and business-consulting firm with offices in White Plains, NY; Norwalk, CT; New York City; Plainview, NY; Livingston, NJ; and Philadelphia. For more information, please visit www.citrincooperman.com.

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hourly minimum wage rate by 120 percent outside New York City and by 150 percent in the city. The New York City Hospitality Alliance had lobbied the wage board to include that provision. Cuomo in a press release called the Labor Department’s order raising the minimum wage for tipped workers “an important step” toward ensuring “that opportunity is available to all workers.” He said the increase makes New York’s minimum wage for those workers among the highest in the nation. Cuomo said it must be followed by another increase in the state’s minimum wage for all workers. His proposal to raise the standard minimum wage to $10.50 per hour statewide, and to $11.50 in New York City by Dec. 31, 2016, is opposed by business groups that include The Business Council of New York State Inc. and the National Federation of Independent Business in New York. The governor’s office cited a National Employment Law Project report that 70 percent of New York’s approximately 229,000 tipped workers are women and that tipped workers are twice as likely to fall below the poverty level as other New Yorkers. Restaurant servers make up more than half of tipped workers who live in poverty and experience poverty rates that are triple those for other workers. The New York State Restaurant

INBRIEF MANHATTANVILLE OFFERS NONPROFIT CERTIFICATION Manhattanville College’s School of Business is now offering a nonprofit management certificate designed for nonprofit leaders, board members, volunteers, employees and those interested in the nonprofit sector. Manhattanville officials in a press release said the college assembled an advisory board of nonprofit leaders to create the program. “We found that there was high demand for an academic-based program to teach the fundamental principles and skills needed to succeed in today’s expanding nonprofit sector,” said Rhonna Goodman, director of the certificate program, in the press release. “Manhattanville’s Nonprofit Management Certificate is designed to give

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Association had urged the labor commissioner to reject the wage board’s recommended pay hike for tipped workers. Melissa Fleischut, president and CEO of the association, said it “will handcuff small businesses’ ability to create jobs, decrease the pay of non-tipped employees, and reduce hours for tipped employees.” “It’s troubling that the acting commissioner ignored legislative precedent and the pleas of nearly 1,000 hospitality industry representatives who asked him for a moderate increase phased in over time,” Fleischut said in the wake of the commissioner’s decision. “By rubberstamping an extreme, unprecedented 50 percent increase it becomes hard to believe New York is really ‘Open for Business.’” “Open for Business” has been the Cuomo administration’s marketing campaign slogan when recruiting businesses to start, expand or relocate in New York. The state restaurant association noted the state’s tip credit for food service workers was created 75 years ago and historically has amounted to 60 to 70 percent of the standard minimum wage. The approved increase will raise that percentage to 83 percent of the minimum for those workers, whose average hourly income already is well above the minimum wage, according to the association. At the National Federation of Independent Business in Albany, the group’s state director blasted the Cuomo administration for pushing for the minimum wage in the hospitality industry.

“Once again this administration strengthens their relationship with labor at the expense of small employers,” Michael Durant said. The NFIB director said the small businesses tax cut proposed by Cuomo in his State of the State address — a 4 percent cut in the state’s corporate franchise tax phased in over three years — will not offset the increase in the tipped wage and Cuomo’s proposed minimum wage hike in 2016. “Simply put, the governor’s small-business agenda is heavy on rhetoric and weak on substance,” Durant said. A veteran of the restaurant industry in Westchester County said the wage increase for tipped workers will have a harmful effect on restaurateurs here. “I can guarantee that the tipped wage increase is going to hurt the local restaurant operators, and most likely they will be forced to raise prices or lay off staff or both,” Gerry Houlihan said. A former restaurant owner who headed the Westchester-Rockland chapter of the New York State Restaurant Association, Houlihan owns Houlihan Business Brokers Inc., a Bronxville company specializing in the sale of restaurants, bars and food-related businesses. Houlihan noted the tipped wage hike will come on top of the state’s $1.50 increase in the standard minimum wage that is being phased in over two years. “Most successful restaurants in our area net 10 percent a year after all expenses,” he said. To net that percentage, restaurant

people the knowledge needed to be effective leaders in the nonprofit world.” The certification includes five modules that use face-to-face and video conference sessions. The topics of the modules are financial management, staff management, fundraising and development, external relations and marketing. “Our modules directly address the skills that nonprofit leaders find most valuable,” said Anthony Davidson, dean of the Manhattanville School of Business. Participants enroll in one module per month and can complete as many modules as they choose. Instructors are available for personal guidance after each module has been completed. Those who complete all five modules receive the certificate and are eligible to receive advanced standing in the Master of Science degree in business leadership at Manhattanville. Another two-week C-suite module is open to those who have completed the certification or who already have senior level experience. More information is available at mville. edu or by contacting Goodman at 914-3235150 or rhonna.goodman@mville.edu.

Andrus, a social service agency based in Yonkers, has named Bryan Murphy as its president and CEO. Murphy has been with the organization for five years, mostly in his previous role as chief operating officer, and was named acting president and CEO in September. He will oversee 470 employees at the nonprofit, with an annual operating budget of about $34 million. Before joining Andrus, Murphy directed operations and management teams at organizations including Lincoln Educational Services, Jewish Theological Seminary of America and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. “Bryan has demonstrated the vision, leadership and skills necessary to guide and grow this 87-year-old agency,” John McLaughlin, chairman of the Andrus board of directors, said in a statement. Murphy also has spent 20 years in fire department service as a chief and chaplain. Andrus was founded in 1928 and has 14 locations, including a 107-acre location in north Yonkers, where the agency offers programs, treatment and mental health services for children in Westchester County.

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owners on average need to keep payroll between 30 percent and 32 percent of total sales, though payroll accounts for 34 percent to 38 percent at some high-end restaurants here, he said. For a restaurant doing $20,000 a week in sales, the broker estimated, the $2.50 increase in a server’s hourly wage will increase the weekly payroll by $600 to $800, or $30,000 to $40,000 on an annual basis, raising payroll from 32 percent to 35.5 percent of sales. “The restaurant industry is very competitive and most operators are very reluctant to raise prices or lay off staff, but at this point there are very few other options,” Houlihan said. Westchester’s hotel industry, dominated by the large national and international brands, will be little affected by the wage hike for tipped workers, according to the president of the 31-member Westchester Hotel Association. “No one’s really made a big deal of it,” said Daniel Conte, general manager of the Westchester Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown. “Everyone’s over the non-tip minimum (wage), let alone the tip minimum. …Most of us are way over the minimum anyway.” At the Westchester Marriott, the lowest cash wage for a tipped worker is $8.75 an hour, or $1.25 more than the minimum set to take effect at the end of this year. For hotel association members in the county, “It’s almost a nonissue to us,” Conte said.

BOWLING ALLEY UNDERGOES REDESIGN International bowling center operator Bowlmor AMF is renovating AMF White Plains Lanes, turning it into a three-floor bowling and entertainment center. Bowlmor AMF was created in 2013 following the merger of Bowlmor, a bowling and entertainment company, and AMF Bowling Worldwide. The White Plains bowling alley, at 47 Tarrytown Road, is the first in Westchester for Bowlmor, which has three locations in Manhattan and one in Norwalk. Bowlmor White Plains is expected to reopen in March with 56 lanes divided between two floors and a redesigned interior that caters to beginner and professional bowlers, gamers, diners and adults on a night out. The renovation includes the addition of an arcade on the main floor, three bars serving signature cocktails, a fireside lounge, a DJ booth and a full kitchen cooking a menu created by Ed Porter, winner of Food Network’s “Guy’s Grocery Games.” Bowlmor also has an in-house event staff to produce group events and parties for corporations, adults and children. — Danielle Brody and Colleen Wilson

INBRIEF RETIRED JUDGE TO LEAD EXPANDED TEAM AT FIRM Recently retired Westchester County Surrogate Judge Anthony A. Scarpino Jr. will head an expanded trust and estates practice group at DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr LLP, the White Plains law firm announced. Joining the firm with Scarpino are attorneys Steven P. DeRicco, Frank J. Gobes and Vincent C. Travagliato. DeRicco, a Greenwich, Conn., resident, served 21 years as the lead Surrogate’s Court litigator with Whitman, Breed, Abbott & Morgan at the firm’s Manhattan, White Plains and Greenwich offices. Gobes, a Scarsdale resident, founded the Law Offices of Frank J. Gobes PC in White Plains in 2006 and previously practiced at the New York City firms of Ruskin Moscou Faltischek and Graubard Miller. The attorney specializes in estate planning, probate and Surrogate’s Court litigation. Travagliato, a Chappaqua resident and formerly a practicing certified public accountant, started The Travagliato Law Firm, a boutique estate and trust firm, in Chappaqua in 2010. He previously ran the Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management estate planning strategy team, was a director with Barclays Wealth and an attorney at Brown & Wood LLP Scarpino, a North Castle resident, is re-entering private practice after serving 30 years in the judiciary. A former special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, he began his judicial career in 1984 when he was appointed associate City Court judge in his hometown of Mount Vernon. He was elected Mount Vernon city judge the next year and became senior city judge in 1986. Elected a Westchester County Court judge in 1988, Scarpino at 37 was the youngest county judge in Westchester history. A year later, he was appointed acting Supreme Court justice and in 1993 was elected to the state Supreme Court for the Ninth Judicial District. As Westchester County Surrogate, a post to which he was elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2010, he was the sole judge for estate cases in the county. “The perspective I have gained from having served on the bench for so long will benefit our clients,” Scarpino said in the announcement. “In our planning practice, our drafting will minimize or avoid future

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HANLON NAMED DIRECTOR OF METRO SALES Westfair Communications has announced the promotion of Barbara Stewart Hanlon to director of metro sales and custom publishing. Hanlon will continue to lead the sales department in focusing on the national sales effort and will now add custom publishing to that endeavor. The custom pub- Barbara Stewart Hanlon lishing division offers companies, municipalities and notfor-profits a variety of options to get their story and message — both in print and digitally — to the readers of the company’s publications: the Westchester County Business Journal, Fairfield County Business Journal, HV Biz, WAG magazine and westfaironline.com. Hanlon joined Westfair in 1993 as an account manager. She was instrumental in the early days when, under current ownership, the advertising side of the business was being built. In 1996, Hanlon took over the management of the sales department. More than 10 years ago she had a vision that led the effort to organize what is now an annual competition and award celebration — Fairfield County’s 40 Under 40. That program has led Hanlon to building partnerships between Westfair and many of the business organizations in Fairfield County as well as the organizations in Westchester County. Prior to joining Westfair, Hanlon worked on the editorial side of the business as a reporter and columnist for a daily newspaper, the Hudson Valley News. Before that she began her career and learned the media business at the New York City-based, time-buying service AirTime, where she served as a media group supervisor before leaving to start a family. She lives in the town of LaGrange in Dutchess County.

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Fed economist: Economy can absorb interest rate hike BY ALEXANDER SOULE Hearst Connecticut Media

onsumer spending appears to have finally rebounded as homeowners begin to see their properties begin to accumulate value once more — a trend that should be able to push through any nearterm increase in interest rates by the Federal Reserve, according to a Federal Reserve Bank economist who spoke in Stamford, Conn., Feb. 25. While speaking to the U.S. Senate’s banking committee Feb. 24, Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen signaled the Fed might raise interest rates later this year amid growing confidence nationally in the economic recovery. That confidence is filtering into the

region in fits and starts, as described by Joseph Tracy, executive vice president and special adviser to the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, who spoke Feb. 25 at The Business Council of Fairfield County’s 15th annual National Economic Outlook and Regional Forecast event at the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa, with some 200 people in attendance. The Great Recession differed from previous downturns in that households significantly cut spending and increased savings, as they saw the value of their homes plummet by 20 percent or more, Tracy said. By contrast, housing largely held its value in prior recessions, and Tracy said that gave families the confidence to maintain their lifestyles even if income was curtailed. It also previously allowed people who lost their

jobs to bankroll loans for startup businesses secured by the equity they held in their residences. With interest rates a key determinant in the housing market, Tracy said under the best scenario the Fed hits the timing right for any increase, with the economy at a selfsustaining stage of growth. “Even though you’re raising interest rates and borrowing costs — which you might think would act as a bit of a deterrent or a tapping on the brakes — that’s offset by the natural growth that we’re seeing in the economy,” Tracy said. “The economy basically settles in at roughly what you think the potential growth rate might be.” Tracy added that with the Fed’s balance sheet — funds banks hold on deposit at the Fed to satisfy reserve requirements — at an

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all-time high, the Fed is entering uncharted territory with respect to any increase in interest rates. “The central bank has never yet had the experience of trying to raise rates with the kind of excess reserves we have in the system,” Tracy said. “They’ve been doing lots of testing of various tools and so they’re very confident they will be able to raise rates when they feel it is important,” he said. “But this will be the first time they’ve been trying to do it in this kind of environment with the kind of balance sheet that they have.” Hearst Connecticut Media includes four daily newspapers: Connecticut Post, Greenwich Time, The Advocate (Stamford) and The News Times (Danbury). See stamfordadvocate.com for more from this reporter.

udson Valley Investment Advisors Inc., the Goshen-based subsidiary of Orange County Bancorp, has hired Gus Scacco to be its president and CEO. Scacco will leave TigerShark Management, a hedge fund in New York City where he was chief operating officer and senior analyst, and succeed Thomas Guarino, who retired from HVIA last year. “Gus is a competitor, who has succeeded everywhere he’s been, and we saw that during the search process,” said Michael Gilfeather, president and CEO of Orange Gus Scacco County Bancorp, in a statement. “When you can claim making it to spring training for a Major League Baseball club as Gus did with the Cincinnati Reds, you know you have someone who is willing to give it his all to succeed.” Before delving into the banking world, Scacco attended Adelphi University, where he was recruited by the Reds. He later earned his master’s degree from Hofstra University, and has previously worked for Chemical Banking, AllCap Growth Assessment Management and in Morgan Stanley’s asset management division. — Colleen Wilson

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BY ANDI GRAY

Bring on new employees the right way We have yet to define a good onboarding process. New employees tend to start and get thrown into the mix. How do we get new employees started right? THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: It’s easier to onboard employees if you think of it as a process rather than an event. Divide up the work of onboarding. Build tools and checklists to help ensure everything gets done. Use the onboarding process to assess the employee. Think of it as the difference between orienting someone to the company and starting a long-term plan for success. It takes a while for employees to get on solid footing with their new employer. There are people to meet, forms to fill out, rules to learn, culture to understand and fit into, as well as a job to master. There’s a rush of activity, from finding out where the desk is to filling out legally required paperwork. Learning where things are kept, how things work, meeting peers, bosses and subordinates — don’t try to master it all the first week. Some things are required by law. Some

things are optional, but can cause a lot of problems if overlooked. Some things will contribute to long-term retention. Have a plan to get through all of them, within a defined timeframe. Know who is responsible for getting the new employee through each piece. Have a team of people involved on onboarding. One person is responsible for a tour of the facilities. Another goes over paperwork. Each department has someone who gives a tour appropriate to the level of the new employee. Someone talks about formal rules within the company. Another provides an orientation to the company culture. People in the department hiring the new employee should lay out a schedule for introductions and job training. Make sure the legally required forms get filled out right away. Include noncompete and nondisclosure forms along with the W-2 and other government forms. Ask the new hire to initial a copy of the offer letter and put that on file. Make sure the company rules and protocols are clearly laid out. It’s unfair to be upset with an employee who breaks the rules if no one has clearly explained what the rules

are. What’s the company’s start time? Policy for taking sick days? Rules about who to call if you’re not going to be on time? Who to go to if your boss isn’t available? Social media and computer use rules? This should mostly be covered in the employee manual. A crib sheet handout with essential information also can be helpful. Talk with employees about the company overall. What’s the culture? What’s the history? What are the goals? New hires are easily overwhelmed with information. Boost retention by giving the new hire documents to refer to on their own time. Consider giving a test periodically to assess how much information has been retained and how much needs to be repeated. Keep track each day and each week of how the new employee is doing mastering basics. Is the individual demonstrating the skills represented on the resume? How much on-the-job training will be required? Is the individual making connections with other people in the company? Is there a good fit? Set goals for what to master within one to three months. Make a list of outside training, mandatory and optional, and plan time off from the job to get that training.

Once you build an onboarding process, you can use it as a tool in recruiting new hires. You’re looking for people who want long-term success with your company. Show them your company is serious about doing its part to make that happen. In the interview process, make notes on what the candidate is looking for in terms of growth and development. Once hired, pull out those notes out and use them to craft the individualized portion of the onboarding process. Go from generalized introduction to the company to specific areas of interest, so that each employee gets an overview of what could be in store. Looking for a good book? Try “Successful Onboarding: Strategies to Unlock Hidden Value Within Your Organization” by Mark Stein and Lilith Christiansen. Andi Gray is president of Strate�y Leaders Inc., strate�yleaders.com, a business-consulting �irm that specializes in helping entrepreneurial �irms grow. She can be reached by phone at 877-238-3535. Do you have a question for Andi? Send it via email to AskAndi@strate�yleaders. Visit AskAndi.com for an entire library of Ask Andi articles.

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INBRIEF IRVINGTON EXEC ADMITS GUILT IN LOAN FRAUD SCHEME A former investment banker from Irvington has pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud his former employer and Oklahoma insurance regulators in a $30 million loan scheme that led to the collapse of an Oklahoma insurance company. Allen Reichman, 55, former executive director of investments at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., pleaded guilty Feb. 20 in federal court in Manhattan to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, a crime that carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison. As part of his plea, he agreed to forfeit $200,000 — his commission on the fraudulently obtained loan, according to the U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan — and to pay restitution of $10 million to the Oppenheimer firm. Though the firm was not named in court documents, Reichman’s position at Oppenheimer was widely reported at the time of his arrest in 2012. Also charged in the case were Charles J. Antonucci Sr., president of Park Avenue Bank, which failed in 2010; Matthew L. Morris, senior vice president at the same bank; and Wilbur Anthony Huff, a Kentucky businessman accused of joining the bankers in looting the assets of an Oklahoma insurance company, Providence P&C, that had been acquired by Antonucci. Unable to pay policyholders, the insolvent insurance company was placed in receivership in 2009. Antonucci pleaded guilty in the Oklahoma scheme as part of his conviction in 2010 for stealing federal bank bailout funds from the U.S. Treasury’s Troubled Asset Relief Program. Morris and Huff pleaded guilty last year and await sentencing. According to the U.S. attorney’s office, Reichman and his co-conspirators misled Oppenheimer & Co. and Oklahoma insurance regulators about the financing of Antonucci’s purchase of Providence P&C, which was owed $5 million by a company controlled by Huff. Prosecutors said other Oppenheimer executives repeatedly warned Reichman that using Providence P&C’s assets as collateral for the $30 million loan was illegal. Reichman ignored the warnings and provided misleading information to colleagues and others regarding the loan, including directing Antonucci to sign a letter providing false information on the loan collateral.

OSSINING BANK MANAGER PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFT A 46-year-old woman pleaded guilty to three felony charges after stealing more than $1.3 million from clients at a bank in the village of Ossining, according to the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office.

Maria Rodriguez, of 88 Beverly Road in Mount Kisco, began stealing money in 2008 while she was a manager of an M&T Bank, according to the district attorney’s office. Over several years, Rodriguez stole more than $1.3 million total from two M&T Bank clients, one of whom she has known for many years and the other a 92-year-old former Ossining police officer, according to the DA’s office. Rodriguez forged checks and made unauthorized withdrawals from the victims’ bank accounts.

Multiple subordinate colleagues reported Rodriguez’s suspicious activity to the bank’s whistle-blower hotline, which prompted an internal investigation by M&T Bank. The bank’s findings were then referred to the local police department and subsequently the district attorney’s office. Rodriguez remains in jail with bail set at $200,000 and is scheduled to be sentenced May 20. She faces a maximum prison sentence of 25 years. — John Golden and Colleen Wilson

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Beating the boomer bust

ore than 60 percent of U.S. business owners are over 50 years old, and many of them are looking toward retirement and the process of attracting and vetting potential buyers to take the reins of their companies. The differences in yesterday’s and today’s business landscapes are stark. As baby boomers were raised in a highly competitive environment, many face the problem of having built companies that won’t attract a new generation of buyers. Three major trends impact the salability of a business. Understanding these trends can help owners transition successfully in a challenging market and ultimately identify the buyer who will carry their company’s torch going forward.

“IF YOU ARE A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS OWNER, YOU’VE ALREADY PROVEN YOUR COMPETITIVE INSTINCTS AND ABILITIES. WITH SOME PLANNING AND FORESIGHT, YOU CAN STILL BEAT THE ‘BOOMER BUST’ AND ACHIEVE YOUR RETIREMENT OBJECTIVES.”

WHY DO BOOMERS WORK SO HARD? Baby boomers are 2 1/2 times more likely to own a business than the generations before or following. Between 1975 (when the first boomers turned 30) and 1986, the formation of new businesses in America jumped from 300,000 to 700,000 annually. Faced with fierce competition on the pathway to success, many boomers chose to chase the brass ring by going into business for themselves. Startups have never again reached that level. The result is that nearly two-thirds of all businesses with fewer than 500 employees are in the hands of people who are preparing to retire. The impact of the baby boomers at each stage of life created a one-time surge in many statistics. They tripled the number of college graduates and brought more than 50 million women into the workforce. Between 1970 and 1980 the population of the U.S. increased by 11 percent, but the employment base grew by an astonishing 29 percent. Replacing such a massive portion of the population in the business sector is no easy feat. THE PERFECT STORM There are three major trends that challenge a small-business owner preparing to exit. Demographic, psychographic and sociographic factors are combining to create a tsunami that will change the entire landscape of independent business ownership. • Demographically, the generation following the boomers (Generation X) is much smaller. From a supply and demand perspective, there simply aren’t as many available buyers as the number of potential retirees seeking them. • The psychographic profile of the buyer generation is unfavorable. What business owner hasn’t complained about the work ethic of the younger generation? Raised in a 40-year period of economic growth (the longest sustained period of expansion in our history), Gen Xers and their successors, the millennials, are more likely to choose family first and perceive jobs and employers as merely the means to a personal end. They aren’t wrong. The parents of the boomers understood the difference between work and personal life. One started when the other ended. In their drive for success, the baby boomers mixed the two and created the term “work/life balance.” Younger generations are actually returning to an older set of values. • Sociographic trends favor alternative careers over business ownership. Corporate America is well aware of the

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issues and attitudes of the younger generations. They have already made many adjustments. Telecommuting, sabbaticals, family leave and flex time are benefits designed to attract younger workers who have a different set of priorities. Few small businesses have the depth or breadth to allow skilled employees to come and go according to their individual priorities. Young entrepreneurs have little interest in the service-oriented, brick-and-mortar companies that dominate small business. They seek a level of freedom that doesn’t require being on call, schedules driven by customer convenience or a 55-hour work week. Combined with the sheer lack of prospective buyers, a reduction in the number of small businesses becomes more than likely; it is inevitable. Yet, many small-business owners are depending on their company to fund a comfortable retirement. Their plan goes something like this: “I will work really hard until I am tired, and then I will find some energetic younger person just like me who is willing to commit everything for this great opportunity.” BEATING THE ODDS Fortunately, if you are a successful business owner, you’ve already proven your competitive instincts and abilities. With some planning and foresight, you can still beat the “boomer bust” and achieve your retirement objectives. There are two pathways to succeeding in a crowded sales marketplace. • Build to sell Your first option is to build a business that is attractive to your younger buyers. It allows for personal flexibility. It can’t require a huge down payment, since these generations were raised in a “buy now, pay later” world, where they are carrying substantial debt from the day they graduate college and have little opportunity to amass liquidity. Your technology doesn’t have to be cutting-edge, but it needs to be current. Nothing turns off the tech-savvy young buyer faster than a company that is limping along on outdated software or (heaven forbid) paper. Of course, the other attributes of an attractive acquisition are a given: growing margins, a distributed customer base and predictable revenues. • Hire your buyer The second option is to hire your buyer. The stereotypes of different generations aren’t universal. Certainly we all know boomer slackers, as well as young people who are ambitious and hard-working. Lacking capital, many of those younger go-getters would like to own a business but

have difficulty seeing how they can make it possible. Identifying such a buyer in your own organization, or even reaching outside and recruiting one, is a viable option if your target date for exiting is a few years away. Creating your own successor requires a commitment to planning and development, but the financial aspects are fairly simple. A few years of selling equity in small amounts can let your successor build a minority stake. Then he or she can obtain third-party financing for the balance of the purchase so

you can maintain control through the process and take the proceeds with you when you leave. Remember, “The more you work in your business, the less it is worth.” Everything you do to reduce your business’ dependence on your personal talents, to reduce the time commitment of running it and to make it easier for any successor (whether internal or external) to take it over also increases its value to any buyer. You can’t change the factors that create

the most competitive selling environment in history. Understanding what the future looks like and realizing that your buyer is unlikely to be someone “just like me” is a critical first step in the process. John F. Dini is a business coach and consultant based in San Antonio and author of “Hunting in a Farmer’s World: Celebrating the Mind of an Entrepreneur” and “Beating the Boomer Bust.” He can be reached by phone at 210-615-1800. For more information, visit johnfdini.com.

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Westchester County WESTCHESTER COUNTY

TECHNOLOGY FIRMS

Listed alphabetically. Name Address Area code: 914 unless otherwise noted Website

President/ top local executive Title Year founded

BASF Corp.

Hans Engel Chairman and CEO 1865

Chemical company manufacturing, including chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products and oil and gas

Curtis Instruments Inc.

Stuart Marwell President and CEO 1960

Manufacturer of instruments for battery-powered and electric vehicles and equipment

Fujifilm North America Corp.

Shigetaka Komori CEO 1934

Developer and manufacturer of products for digital imaging, optics, digital printing, medical systems, graphic arts, semiconductors and data tape

Gradipore Inc.

Hari Nair CEO 2007

Biotechnology company that researches, develops and manufactures separation technologies for the life sciences market and blood clotting tests for genetic disorders for the health industry

Hitachi Cable America Inc.

Tomoyuki Hatano Chairman and CEO 1981

Manufacturer of high-grade metal products for the computer, automotive and aerospace industries

Neil Mazzella Co-founder and chairman 1980

Providers of custom scenic fabrication, automation, lighting equipment and painted drops for the live entertainment industry

Richard E. Hitt CEO and president 1983

Superconducting electronics company offering design, development, fabrication, testing and packaging in a commercial production environment

500 White Plains Road, Tarrytown 10591 785-2000 • basf.com

200 Kisco Ave., Mount Kisco 10549 666-2971 • curtisinstruments.com

200 Summit Lake Drive, Valhalla 10595 789-8100 • fujifilmusa.com

4 Skyline Drive, Hawthone 10532 592-1060 • gradipore.com

2 Manhattanville Road, Purchase 10577 694-9200 • hca.hitachi-cable.com

Hudson Scenic Studio

130 Fernbrook St., Yonkers 10705 375-0900 • hudsonscenic.com

HYPRES Inc.

175 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford 10523 592-1190 • hypres.com

Description/Services

Virginia M. Rometty Chairman, president and CEO 1911

Multinational technology and consulting corporation

MELA Sciences Inc.

Michael Stewart President and CEO 1989

Designer and developer of software-driven medical technologies for physician clinical use during the detection of melanoma

Microtronic Inc.

Reiner Fenske President 1994

Manufacturer and supplier of automated macro defect semiconductor wafer inspection equipment, semiconductor wafer sorters and semiconductor metrology solutions

IBM

1 New Orchard Road, Armonk 10504 765-1900 • ibm.com

50 S. Buckhout St., Suite 1, Irvington 10533 591-3783 • melasciences.com

171 Brady Ave., Hawthorne 10532 747-1275 • microtronic.com

Name Address Area code: 914 unless otherwise noted Website

Momentive Performance Materials

769 Old Saw Mill River Road, Tarrytown 10591 784-4803 • momentive.com

Optical Semiconductors Inc.

8 John Walsh Blvd., Peekskill 10566 739-0048

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Description/Services

Jack Boss President and CEO 2010

Manufacturer of silicones and quartz and ceramics

Brian Fitzpatrick 1990

Producer of II-VI crystals and alloys for fast neutron and gamma ray detection, substrates and optical components; transparent heat-removing materials for LEDs, including encapsulants and phosphor carriers

Philips Research North America

Henk van Houten The laboratory contributes to the global Senior vice president research programs in the fields of 1891 health care and lighting

Pico Electronics Inc.

Joe Sweeney President 1967

Manufacturer of power converters, transformers and inductors

Ruhle Companies Inc.

Frank Ruhle President 1940s

Manufacturer of inductosyn transducers used for measurement of angular or linear position displacements for military, space and industrial

Semicon Tools Inc.

Craig Pian Executive vice president NA

Manufacturer and supplier of diamond blades for automatic dicing machines for cutting silicon, alumina, gas and quartz

Swissbit NA Inc.

Vincenzo Esposito President 2001

Manufacturer of industry DRAM module and flash storage products

Varta Microbattery Inc.

Herbert Schein Chairman and CEO 1887

Manufacturer of prototypes, large series of batteries, standard versions or tailored to customer specifications for products, including automotive, computer, cell phones, medical equipment and security systems

WidgetWorks Unlimited LLC

Russell Todd Owner NA

Manufacturer of CNC machine bits, tools and accessories for cutting sign vinyl, diamond drag engraving, drawing and vacuum clamping

Zierick Manufacturing Corp.

Gretchen Zierick President 1919

Manufacturer of SMT and through-hole connectors and equipment, assembly equipment, interconnection hardware and taped terminals

345 Scarborough Road, Briarcliff Manor 10510 945-6000 • research.philips.com

143 Sparks Ave., Pelham 10803 738-1400 • picoelectronics.com

(Division of Fairland Controls) 99 Wall St., Valhalla 10595 923-5000 • ruhle.com

(Division of ECS Manufacturing Inc.) 554 N. State Road, Briarcliff Manor 10510 923-5000 • stidiamond.com

14 Willett Ave., Suite 202, Port Chester 10573 935-1400 • swissbitna.com

555 Theodore Fremd Ave., Rye 10580 800-468-2782 • varta-microbattery.us

395 Millwood Road, Chappaqua 10514 602-9999 • widgetworksunlimited.com

131 Radio Circle, Mount Kisco 10549 800-882-8020 • zierick.com

This list is a sampling of technology firms serving the region. If you wish your firm to be included in our next listing, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com.

President/ top local executive Title Year founded

INBRIEF HOULIHAN LAWRENCE ACQUIRES GREENWICH BROKERAGE Rye Brook-based Houlihan Lawrence, a real estate brokerage with 30 offices and more than 1,200 agents, announced it has acquired Shore & Country Properties, a residential brokerage in Greenwich, Conn. The Shore & Country office in Riverside will become Houlihan Lawrence’s second office in Greenwich. Shore & Country’s 20 agents brokered about $165 million in home sales in 2014, according to a statement from Houlihan Lawrence. In 2014, the Houlihan Lawrence Greenwich office surpassed $500 million in sales. The company expects to exceed $1 billion in Connecticut home sales in 2015. In less than 18 months since first entering Connecticut with a West Putnam Avenue address, Houlihan Lawrence has now gained three other Fairfield County offices. The Shore & Country acquisition follows the recent announcement that the former Kelly Associates offices in Darien and Rowayton have joined the Houlihan Lawrence network. Shore & Country Properties focuses on Greenwich, with an emphasis on the Riverside, Old Greenwich and Cos Cob markets, the statement said.

funding for the project. Founded 60 years ago, Family Services of Westchester runs more than 50 social service and mental health programs for residents of all ages.

BEER DISTRIBUTOR TO CLOSE MONTGOMERY WAREHOUSE The combining of two of New York City’s largest beer distributors is putting 139 warehouse employees out of work in Orange County. According to a notice filed with the state Department of Labor, Brooklyn-based Windmill Distributing, which does business as Phoenix\Beehive Beverage Distributors, will close its warehouse at 155 Bracken Road in Montgomery. The plant closing comes in the wake of Windmill Distributing’s agreement to be acquired by Bronx-based Manhattan Beer Distributors, which was

announced in December. The Montgomery site employs warehouse workers represented by Teamsters Local 812 of the Soft Drink and Brewery Workers Union. Manhattan Beer Distributors carries more than 300 different beers, including Coors products, and delivers to retail customers in the five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, the lower Hudson Valley and Delaware County. The company operates a distribution facility at 20 Dunnigan Drive in Suffern. Among the beers distributed by Windmill Distributing are Guinness, Heineken, Amstel Light and Miller products. The Windmill Distributing site in Montgomery is expected to close April 16. The acquisition is subject to approval from the distributors’ suppliers, as well as government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice.

DOUBLETREE TARRYTOWN EMPLOYEE HONORED An employee at DoubleTree by Hilton Tarrytown has received the hotel company’s highest honor at an awards ceremony. Catering manager Celeste Reeves won the Light & Warmth award, which Hilton Worldwide gives to one employee out of its 300,000-member staff each year. The award recognizes exceptional performance and includes a check for $10,000. Reeves received the Spirit of CARE award last year, which recognized her as a top performer within DoubleTree by Hilton hotels. Richard Friedman, the hotel’s general manager since it reopened in 2008, won the 2014 Outstanding General Manager of the Year award from the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association. In 2013, the hotel was awarded the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence in hospitality. — Bill Fallon, Danielle Brody and Leif Skodnick

FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER OPENS LANZA FAMILY CENTER Family Services of Westchester opened the Lanza Family Center for All Ages in White Plains with a ribbon-cutting Feb. 24. The 18,000-square-foot building at 106 N. Broadway has an adult wing and a youth wing and will offer caregiver support, early childhood education and youth development programs. The 2-acre site is designed for age-diverse groups to interact inside and outdoors, modeling a natural family setting. The center was modeled after the nonprofit’s award winning, intergenerational program in Mount Kisco, My Second Home. The facility is named for Patricia Lanza, the late philanthropist whose $1 million challenge grant helped realize FSW’s vision to create an intergenerational facility in lower Westchester County. “This is a tremendous milestone not only for FSW, but for all the community members who can now take advantage of this unique programming,” Susan Wayne, FSW’s president and CEO, said in a statement. The $4.9 million construction project, which began last summer, was managed by A.P. Construction Co. of Stamford, Conn. The city of White Plains approved $75,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant WCBJ | HV Biz

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The seven signs of career distress BY PETER C. DIAMOND

idlife is supposed to be the time when we should have it all. In actuality, it’s more like, “My life is more complicated than I ever imagined and my career is not turning out as I had hoped. I’m at a crossroads.” Perhaps the most difficult part about finding your career in flux during this period is that this is the time when you have the most to give. And yet, you are feeling the most vulnerable, grappling with whether your company considers you valuable and someone worth rewarding and given challenging assignments, and whether this is consistent with how you rate your contributions and value to the company. To dig out of your doldrums, start by bringing awareness to your current circumstances and the truths that exist. To create awareness, you have to have the ability and presence of mind to step back and see your situation for what it is. While everyone’s situation is highly personal, some common themes are consistent with what most people experience, what I refer to as the 7

W.A.R.N.I.N.G. Signs of Distress. They are: 1. Wavering self-confidence You have put pressure on yourself to succeed as defined by others, but you have never felt completely satisfied in your career choice, instead questioning the benefit you provide. After years of doing something you don’t love, often with unrealistic expectations, you have a diluted sense of worth. In turn, you are uncertain about your value and cautious about finding the career you want. Tip: Create your own definition of success that highlights your value and the contribution you bring to your organization. 2. At sea You are no longer learning and feeling challenged. In many cases, your career has lulled you into complacency. You have been a good soldier, performing as expected and, thus, allowing others to control your destiny. In doing so, you have not actively managed your career. But when something (such as a significant company change) forces you to finally look around, you discover your job has become something you never wanted it to be.

Tip: Reassess your career goals and ambitions. This may be the time for reinvention by learning new skills or potentially finding a new employer. 3. Relinquished control Scratching and clawing your way to the top can result in losing sight of who you are. Your eagerness to be successful can be blinding. Without a good early role model you can quickly latch onto how others in status positions behave. You begin to sacrifice yourself in order to fit in and be part of the club. Tip: Clearly articulate the leader you want to be. What are your beliefs? How do you want to be treated? How do you want to treat others? 4. Neglected Have you ended up in a career or job where you no longer feel as though you have any control over how your job is performed? Do you feel as though you are drifting in the swirl of corporate despair, neglected and shunted to the side by your team, superiors or board? Now, you are struggling to make yourself relevant. Tip: Get reacquainted with your best

assets. List your top five strengths and the key contributions you’ve made in your current position. 5. Idling Idling is characterized by the inability to make progress on decisions that affect you. You have become emotionally paralyzed and your life feels stuck. It begins when you lose sight of what you want and others become your focus. You feel the weight of every personal decision and the impact on those around you. But there is a slow simmer that is happening inside. The frustration is mounting, and you feel like you are losing bits and pieces of yourself. Tip: Think of yourself first. Determine what you need for yourself in order to feel fulfilled and energized. 6. No focus You might experience this if you enthusiastically imagine lots of potential career options but, like a kid in a candy store, can’t quite decide which one you want. Ultimately, you are overwhelmed with all the choices and every day you come home with a new exciting possibility. While this Signs, page 19

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Hotels & Conference Centers The Amber Room Colonnade

1 Stacey Road, Danbury, Conn. 06811 Phone: 203-748-3800 Website: theamberroom.net Electronic reservations accepted: no Group rates: no Business center: no Restaurants: no Meeting rooms: four Seating capacity: 10 to 1,100 Meeting room amenities: grand ballroom with 10,000 square feet of space, breakout rooms, 26 acres for outdoor receptions and team building, audiovisual equipment, wireless Internet access, all-inclusive day-meeting package, transportation, award-winning chefs Nearby places of interest: CityCenter Danbury, Ives Concert Park, Ridgefield Playhouse, Tarrywile Park and Mansion, Railroad Museum, Military Museum of Southern New England, Danbury Fair Mall, Candlewood Lake, Western Connecticut State University, The Maritime Aquarium Year founded: 1979

Avon Old Farms Hotel

279 Avon Mountain Road, Avon, Conn. 06001 Phone: 860-677-1651 Website: avonoldfarmsroad.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 160 rooms Rates: $154 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: six • Seating capacity: 10 to 150 Meeting room amenities: wireless Internet, meeting rooms set to preference, audiovisual equipment, catering service, outdoor receptions Nearby locations of interest: downtown Hartford Year founded: 1955

Castle on the Hudson

400 Benedict Ave., Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591 Phone: 914-631-1980 Website: castlehotelandspa.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 31 rooms, six suites Rates: $369 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: four Seating capacity: 10 to 150

Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, transportation, complimentary Internet in guest rooms and suites, outdoor seasonal pool, lawn space for outdoor activities and teambuilding exercises, health club, tennis court, award-winning cuisine Nearby places of interest: Historic Hudson Valley, winery, antiquing, boutique shopping, outdoor activities, KyKuit (Rockefeller Estate), Sleepy Hollow Year founded: 1997, renovated in 2013

Website: comfortinngoshen.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 95 rooms, 40 suites Rates: $98 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: none Meeting rooms: one Seating capacity: 10 to 75 Meeting room amenities: special meals available Nearby places of interest: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, Castle Family Fun Center, The ROCK Sports Park Year founded: 2005

Centennial Golf Club

185 John Simpson Road, Carmel, N.Y. 10512 Phone: 845-225-5700 Website: centennialgolf.com Electronic reservations: yes Restaurants: one Meeting room services: one catering facility with seating capacity of more than 100, golf outings for 20 to 216 players, banquet facilities Nearby places of interest: golf club is located on the border of Westchester, Fairfield and Putnam counties, one hour north of Manhattan Year founded: 1998

Courtyard by Marriott Shelton

780 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, Conn. 06484 Phone: 203-929-1500 Website: marriott.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 149 rooms, 12 suites Rates: $129 and up Guest rates: yes Restaurants: one, serving breakfast Meeting rooms: 12 • Seating capacity: 350 Meeting room amenities: four breakout meeting rooms, wireless and hardwired Internet and business services, including copy service, fax service and a full business center Nearby places of interest: Perkin Elmer, Sikorsky/UTC, Energizer, Prudential, Hubbell, General Electric, Unilever, BIC, Fairfield and Trumbull office parks, Waterview, Villa Bianca, Tashua Knolls, Grassy Hill Country Club, Fairfield University, Bridgeport University, Sacred Heart University, University of New Haven and Yale University Year founded: 1987

Comfort Inn & Suites

20 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, N.Y. 10532 Phone: 914-592-8600 Website: choicehotels.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 85 rooms, 15 suites Rates: $160 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: none Meeting rooms: two Seating capacity: 20 to 60 Meeting room amenities: fitness center, indoor pool, hardwired and wireless Internet, free continental breakfast Nearby places of interest: Palisades Center, The Westchester Mall, Phillipsburg Manor, Westchester Community College, Westchester Medical Center, Historic Hudson Valley, Pace University, Westchester Skating Academy, Westchester Broadway Theater Year founded: 2000

Courtyard by Marriott Stamford Downtown

275 Summer St., Stamford, Conn. 06901 Phone: 203-358-8822 Website: marriott.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 105 rooms, 10 suites Rates: $129 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: none Meeting rooms: two • Seating capacity: 40 Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation (cost if applicable),

Comfort Inn & Suites – Goshen 20 Hatfield Lane, Goshen, N.Y. 10954 Phone: 845-291-1282

complimentary hardwired and wireless Internet, complimentary shuttle service Nearby places of interest: University of Connecticut Stamford campus, Landmark Square Year founded: 2005

Crowne Plaza Danbury

18 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, Conn. 06810 Phone: 203-794-0600 Website: ihg.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 238 guest rooms, three suites Rates: $103 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: two Meeting rooms: 12 • Seating capacity: 700 Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, high-speed Internet access, audiovisual Nearby places of interest: Danbury Fair Mall, Connecticut Wine Trail, golf, Grand Prix Racing, museums Year founded: 1978, renovated 2012

Crowne Plaza White Plains-Downtown

66 Hale Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10601 Phone: 914-682-0050 Website: cpwestchester.com Electronic reservations: yes Rooms/suites: 402 rooms, seven suites Rates: $199 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 17 • Seating capacity: 1,000 Meeting room amenities: airport shuttle, indoor swimming pool, high-speed Internet access, banquet facilities, fitness center, enclosed parking facility, executive level with lounge, sleep advantages program Nearby places of interest: Kykuit (Rockefeller Estate), Sunnyside, Washington Irving’s House, Historic Hudson Valley sites, New York City, Rye Playland Amusement Park, The Westchester, The Capitol Theatre, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Yankee Stadium Year founded: 1985

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Hotels & Conference Centers Crabtree’s Kittle House Restaurant & Inn

11 Kittle Road, Chappaqua, N.Y. 10514 Phone: 914-666-8044 Website: kittlehouse.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 12 rooms Rates: $147 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: four • Seating capacity: 120 Meeting room amenities: banquet facilities, special meals available, complimentary high-speed Internet access, audiovisual Nearby places of interest: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Katonah Museum of Arts, Jacob Burns Film Center, Kykuit (Rockefeller Estate) Year founded: 1790

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Days Inn Newburgh

Palisades Center 4661 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, N.Y. 10994 Phone: 845-353-1555 Website: daveandbusters.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Meeting room amenities: high-volume restaurant and entertainment complex offering corporate and group events, team building and family outings; interactive entertainment attractions include pocket billiards, shuffleboard, state-of-the-art simulators, virtual reality and traditional carnival-style amusements and games of skill Nearby places of interest: Palisades Center Year founded: 1982

915 Union Ave. I-84, New Windsor, N.Y. 12553 Phone: 845-564-7550 Website: daysinn.com Electronic reservations: yes Rooms/suites: 97 rooms Rates: $63 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: none Meeting rooms: one • Seating capacity: 20 Meeting room amenities: meeting room, boardroom, transportation Nearby places of interest: Stewart International Airport, Orange County Choppers, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, United States Military Academy at West Point, Orange County Fair Speedway, Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, Hudson River, Bear Mountain State Park Year founded: 1998

Delamar Greenwich Harbor

500 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, Conn. 06830 Phone: 203-661-9800 Website: delmargreenwich.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 78 rooms, four suites Rates: $247 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: six • Seating capacity: 12 to 350 Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, transportation, plasma-screen television, audiovisual, flexibility, waterfront location, Nearby places of interest: Bruce Museum, Tod’s Point Beach, stores on Greenwich Avenue. Year founded: 2002

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Hotels & Conference Centers Dolce IBM Learning Center

20 Old Post Road, Armonk, N.Y. 10504 Phone: 914-499-2000 Website: ibmlearningcenter.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 182 rooms Rates: $134 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: two Meeting rooms: 33 • Seating capacity: 208 Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, built-in rear screen and LCD, touch screen podium control, fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi and wired Internet access Nearby places of interest: village of Armonk Year founded: 1982

Dolce Norwalk

32 Weed Ave., Norwalk, Conn. 06850 Phone: 877-813-4153 Website: dolcenorwalk.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 120 guest rooms Rates: not available Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 31 Seating capacity: six to 240 Meeting room amenities: venues with natural lighting, ballroom, boardroom, amphitheater, teambuilding activities, video conferencing, business services available, complimentary wireless Internet access, ergonomic chairs, hardtop work tables and white boards Nearby places of interest: South Norwalk, Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Stamford, Westchester Airport, LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Calf Pasture Beach, Westport Country Playhouse, shopping and restaurants Year founded: 2003

Dolce Palisades

334 Route 9W, Palisades, N.Y. 10964 Phone: 845-732-6000 Website: dolcepalisades.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 206 rooms Rates: $95 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 43 Seating capacity: six to 400

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tarrytown

Meeting room amenities: executive chairs, tiered classrooms, amphitheatre, business center, natural lighting, catering, wedding coordination and wireless Internet access Nearby places of interest: LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, Westchester County Airport, Piermont, Nyack, Hudson Valley Year founded: 1989

455 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591 Phone: 914-631-5700 Website: doubletree3.hilton.com Electronic reservations acceptable: yes Rooms/suites: 247 rooms Rates: $161 and up Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 19 Seating capacity: 10 to 800 Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, transportation and day meeting packages available Nearby places of interest: Westchester County Airport, La Guardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Lyndhurst National Historic Site, Kykuit (Rockefeller estate), Hudson River, Palisades Mall Year founded: 2007

Doral Arrowwood

975 Anderson Hill Road, Rye Brook, N.Y. 10573 Phone: 914-417-4722 Website: doralarrowwood.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 373 guest rooms, seven suites Rates: $161 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: three Meeting rooms: 33 • Seating capacity: 200 Meeting room amenities: audiovisual equipment, refreshment breaks, ballroom, amphitheater, executive boardroom, enhanced lighting, full-service audiovisual capabilities, high ceilings, adjacent offices, breakout rooms, refreshment break areas and ergonomic conference chairs Year founded: 1983

Edith Macy Conference Center

550 Chappaqua Road, Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. 10510 Phone: 914-945-8000 Website: edithmacy.com Electronic reservations acceptable: yes Rooms/suites: 52 rooms Rates: call for rate information Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: seven Seating capacity: five to 200 Meeting room amenities: ergonomic chairs in all conference rooms, individually climate-controlled conference rooms, white boards in all conference rooms, standard audiovisual equipment is provided, LCD projectors, easels with pads and markers, monitors, DVD/VHS players and Internet connectivity Nearby places of interest: Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Gardens, Bear Mountain State Park, Hudson River Museum, Westchester Mall, Palisades Center, Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, villages of Pleasantville and Chappaqua Year founded: 1982

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Norwalk

789 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk, Conn. 06854 Phone: 203-853-3477 Website: doubletree3.hilton.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 265 rooms Rates: $99 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: seven Seating capacity: six to 200 Meeting room amenities: audiovisual equipment rental, business center, complimentary printing service, express mail, fax, meeting rooms and photo copying service printer, Wi-Fi access Nearby places of interest: Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Merritt 7 Corp., General Electric Capital Corp., Stepping Stones Museum, Concours d’Elegance Classic Car Show, Norwalk Oyster Festival, Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, Stew Leonard’s Year founded: 2000

Emerson Resort & Spa

5340 New York 28, Mount Tremper, N.Y. 12457 Phone: 845-688-2828 Website: emersonresort.net Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 27 rooms, 26 suites Rates: $159 and up Group rates: yes

Restaurants: two Meeting rooms: three • Seating capacity not available Meeting room amenities: complimentary Wi-Fi, audiovisual, on-site meeting attendant, full-service concierge, fax/copy/ email services, catering/room service and airport/train shuttle service Nearby places of interest: Catskill Mountains, Woodstock, Rhinebeck, FDR Presidential Library and Museum Year founded: 1996/2007

Ethan Allen Hotel

21 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury 06811 Phone: 914-744-1776 Website: ethanallenhotel.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 193 rooms Rates: $109 and up Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 19 Seating capacity: 10 to 500 Meeting room amenities: complimentary Wi-Fi, sound system in the grand ballroom to include iPod plug-in capabilities, LCD projector, projection screens, flipcharts, overhead projectors, laser pointers, wireless handheld and lavaliere microphones and podium Nearby places of interest: Antique Trail, Danbury Fair Mall, Litchfield Hills Wine Trail, golf Year founded: 1974

The Garrison

2015 US 9, Garrison, N.Y. 10524 Phone: 845-424-3604 Website: thegarrison.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: four rooms Rates: $89 and up Restaurants: two Meeting rooms: three Seating capacity: 30 to 200 Meeting room amenities: banquet facilities, on-site golf course, yoga center, day spa and fitness center Nearby places of interest: DIA Art Foundation Beacon, Boscobel National Historic Site, Garrison Golf Club Year founded: 1999

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Hotels & Conference Centers Grand Prix New York

333 N. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, N.Y. 10549 Phone: 914-241-3131 Website: gpny.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: eight Seating capacity: 10 to 500 Meeting room amenities: private conference and dining rooms with audiovisual equipment and Wi-Fi, catering options from executive chef, event planners and team-building activities, including racing, bowling and gaming Nearby places of interest: Westchester County Airport, Metro-North train, golf, shopping, sailing, restaurants Year founded: 2007

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Hilton Garden Inn Norwalk

522 Heritage Road, Southbury, Conn. 06488 Phone: 203-264-8200 Website: heritagesouthbury.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 163 rooms, five suites Rates: $119 and up Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 25 • Seating capacity: 225 Meeting room amenities: amphitheater, two ballrooms, one boardroom, ergonomic chairs, non glare conference tables, natural light in all rooms, access to outdoor courtyards from the conference center, team-building activities, complimentary wireless Internet access, hardtop work tables, business center and audiovisual staff and equipment onsite Nearby places of interest: vineyards, antiques and ropes course Year founded: 1970

560 Main Ave., Norwalk, Conn. 06851 Phone: 203-523-4000 Website: hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 170 rooms Rates: $179 and up Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: four Seating capacity: nine to 117 Meeting room amenities: 24-hour business center, fitness center and 24-hour snack bar Nearby places of interest: La Guardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Westchester County Airport, Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk Year founded: 2001

Hilton Pearl River

500 Veterans Memorial Drive, Pearl River, N.Y. 10965 Phone: 845-735-9000 Website: hilton.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 150 rooms Rates: $219 and up Restaurants: two Meeting rooms: 25 • Seating capacity: 300 Meeting room amenities: Wi-Fi, flip chart and markers, all-day nonalcoholic beverage service, per person pricing, meal options, healthy and fun break options, LCD projector and screen or monitor Nearby places of interest: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, Palisades Center, 30-minute travel to New York City Year founded: 1988

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Hotels & Conference Centers Hilton Stamford Hotel and Executive Meeting Center

1 First Stamford Place, Stamford, Conn. 06902 Phone: 203-967-2222 Website: hilton.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 484 rooms Rates: $199 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 30 Meeting room amenities: Wi-Fi, flip chart and markers, all-day nonalcoholic beverage service, per person pricing, meal options, healthy and fun break options, LCD projector and screen or monitor Nearby places of interest: Stamford Town Center, Palace Theatre, Rich Forum, Cove Island Park, Stamford Center for the Arts Year founded: 2008 renovated

Hilton Westchester

699 Westchester Ave., Rye Brook, N.Y. 10573 Phone: 914-939-6300 Website: hilton.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 445 rooms Rates: $229 and up Restaurant: one Meeting rooms: 34 Meeting room amenities: Wi-Fi, flip chart and markers, all-day nonalcoholic beverage service, per person pricing, meal options, healthy and fun break options, LCD projector and screen or monitor Nearby places of interest: Rye Playland Amusement Park Year founded: 1973

Holiday Inn Bridgeport-Trumbull-Fairfield

1070 Main St., Bridgeport, Conn. 06604 Phone: 203-334-1234 Website: ihg.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 209 rooms, 111 single-bedded rooms, 89 double-bedded rooms, five suites Rates: $96 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: six Seating capacity: 10 to 444 Meeting room amenities: slide projector, DVD player, digital projector, flip chart and markers, LCD projector, lectern,

Homewood Suites by Hilton Newburgh-Stewart Airport

microphone, modem lines, overhead projector, VCR and whiteboard Nearby places of interest: The Barnum Museum, Downtown Cabaret Bridgeport, City Lights Gallery and Ballpark at Harbor Yard Year founded: 1990, renovated in 2010

180 Breunig Road, New Windsor, N.Y. 12553 Phone: 845-567-2700 Website: homewoodsuites3.hilton.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 125 suites Rates: $169 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: none Meeting rooms: five Seating capacity: 10 to 200 Meeting room amenities: audiovisual equipment rental, business center, express mail, fax, modem, photo copying services and printer Nearby places of interest: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, Orange County Choppers Year founded: 2007

Holiday Inn Middletown-Goshen

68 Crystal Run Road, Middletown, N.Y. 10941 Phone: 845-343-1473 Website: ihg.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 100 rooms Rates: $96 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: one • Seating capacity: 250 Meeting room amenities: slide projector, cable modem, DVD player, digital projector, flip chart and markers, group and event packages, LCD projector, laser disc, lectern, microphone, modem lines, overhead projector, VCR and whiteboard Nearby places of interest: golf, shopping and museums Year renovated: 2003

Honor’s Haven Resort & Spa

1195 Arrowhead Road, Ellenville, N.Y. 12428 Phone: 845-210-1600 Website: honorshaven.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 235 rooms, including executive, presidential and VIP suites Rates: $119 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 16 • Seating capacity: 800 Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, shuttle bus transportation, standard audiovisual, Wi-Fi Nearby places of interest: Sam’s Point Preserve, Shawangunk Wine Trail, Monticello Gaming and Raceway, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Year founded: 1903

Holiday Inn – Mount Kisco

1 Holiday Inn Drive, Mount Kisco, N.Y. 10549 Phone: 914-241-2600 Website: ihg.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 122 rooms Rates: $163 and up Group rates: yes Restaurant: one Meeting rooms: three Seating capacity: 12 to 275 Meeting room amenities: DVD player, LCD projector, lectern, microphone, modem lines, VCR and whiteboard Nearby places of interest: sculpture collections at PepsiCo, IBM headquarters, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Kykuit (Rockefeller Estate) Year founded: 1970

Hotel Zero Degrees

909 Washington Blvd., Stamford, Conn. 06901 Phone: 203-363-7900 Website: hotelzerodegrees.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 70 rooms Rates: $90 and up Group rates: yes Restaurant: none Meeting rooms: 11 outside locations through partnerships with local restau-

rants and other facilities Seating capacity: 16 to 600 Meeting room amenities: projector, screen and audiovisual equipment and transportation Nearby places of interest: Stamford Center for the Arts, Mill River Park, Bartlett Arboretum, Stamford Museum and Nature Center, more than 70 restaurants, the Long Island Sound and beaches, New England hiking, Metro-North Train Year founded: 2009

Hyatt House, Shelton

830 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, Conn. 06484 Phone: 203-225-0700 Website: shelton.house.hyatt.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 33 rooms with standard accommodations, 14 one-bedroom suites and 80 studio suites Rates: call for rate information Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: four Seating capacity: 14 to 90 Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, transportation, complimentary wireless Internet, audiovisual equipment, meeting consultant, daily and complete meeting packages available Nearby places of interest: PerkinElmer, BIC, Sikorsky, Prudential Financial Services, Hubbell Inc. and Pitney Bowes, west of New Haven University and Yale University, north of Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University Year founded: 2010

Hyatt House White Plains

101 Corporate Park Drive, West Harrison, N.Y. 10604 Phone: 914-251-9700 Website: whiteplains.house.hyatt.com Executive reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: one-and two-bedroom suites Rates: call for rate information Group rates: yes Meeting rooms: one Seating capacity: five to 70

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Garrison Golf Course Offers the Total Package

raised by Golf Week magazine for its “million-dollar views” and championship course that requires precision on the greens, The Garrison Golf Course offers the total package: stunning vistas, challenging play and the ideal escape with dining and stay packages. Located in the Hudson Highlands, The Garrison is easily accessible for metro visitors and regional residents alike to enjoy this gem for a day of golf, group outing, special event or a getaway trip, complete with a stay in the intimate four-room country inn and fine dining at its critically acclaimed Valley restaurant. The Garrison’s 18-hole, par-72 championship course was designed by Dick Wilson in 1961 to take advantage of the challenging terrain and extraordinary scenery and it doesn’t disappoint. From the striking 11th hole that looks across the Hudson River to West Point to the rolling hills, woodlands, deep ravines and historic stone walls on the property, the natural beauty will give golfers pause as they strategize on their next shot.

From experienced to new, golfers will find everything needed for the ideal golf experience, including a fully stocked Pro Shop, a PGA professional on site, a driving range, a practice putting green and more. Promotions this season include Ladies Day when lunch is included with a round of golf on Wednesdays all season, and Golf and Lunch packages available weekdays in April. Planning a memorable golf outing for charitable or corporate events is easy working with our professional event planners. From Shotgun to Tee Time outings, boxed lunches to buffets, The Garrison offers customizable packages to fit any need. It will be a day your clients, colleagues and friends will talk about long after the final hole. Open to the public on a daily fee basis from April through November, weather permitting, you don’t have to be a member to enjoy all The Garrison offers. Membership does, however, provide a number of benefits unique to the region, including two-hour, members-

only weekend golf from 8 to 10 a.m.; 30-day advanced tee time reservations; and no cart or initiation fees. While visiting the area, there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventure and cultural experiences. Plan to kayak the Hudson, take in a football game at West Point, visit museums like Dia:Beacon, enjoy an outdoor

summer production at Boscobel or dine with live summer music in July at The Garrison’s Valley restaurant after your round. Golf at The Garrison will keep you coming back. 2015 Route 9, Garrison, NY, 10524 845-424-3604 www.thegarrison.com

Golf Outings at

The Garrison Golf Club Bring your golf outing group to The Garrison Golf Club. Our championship, 18-hole par 72 golf course offers challenging terrain and extraordinary scenery. Enjoy panoramic views of the Hudson River, West Point, and surrounding valleys from our perch some 800 feet above the river.

Outings at The Garrison:

Shot Gun and Tee Time outings are available. Golf Club membership is not required to book an outing at The Garrison. Cart fee included Variety of customized food & beverage packages available • Driving range and practice putting green available

Customized cart designs Yardage book included • Fully stocked pro shop • PGA Golf professional on-site • Scoring available

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Custom, delicious cuisine options for your group include: bagel breakfasts, breakfast buffets, box lunches, BBQ buffets, plated meals, bar packages, and more.

Golf. Dine. Stay.

Discover The Garrison Call Marysa McCollum, Membership Manager

845-424-3254 • thegarrison.com • marysamccollum@thegarrison.com

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Hotels & Conference Centers Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, transportation, catering, audiovisual equipment, personalized meeting planner Nearby places of interest: White Plains, Manhattan, Rye Playland Amusement Park, Bronx Zoo Year founded: 2000

Hyatt Regency Greenwich

1800 E. Putnam Ave., Old Greenwich, Conn. 06870 Phone: 203-637-1234 Website: greenwich.hyatt.com Executive reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 373 rooms, 12 suites Rates: call for rate information Group rates: yes Restaurants: two Meeting rooms: 12 • Seating capacity: 1,200 Meeting room amenities: ballroom, amphitheater, catering, 24-hour business center, wireless and wired Internet, complimentary transportation, audiovisual equipment and experts, multilingual staff, valet and self-parking, salon and spa and gold outing planning Nearby places of interest: shops at Greenwich Ave., Bruce Museum, Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Greenwich beach, 40-minute travel to Manhattan, walking and biking tours, sailing on Long Island Sound, local area golf courses, The Westchester Year founded: 1986

Il Palio Restaurant

5 Corporate Drive, Shelton, Conn. 06484 Phone: 203-944-0770 Website: ilpalioct.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: three private dining rooms Seating capacity: 10 to 70 Meeting room amenities: banquet facilities, special meals available, Wi-Fi projector, screen Year founded: 2001

Inn at Arbor Ridge

LIFE, The Place to Be

17 Route 376, Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533 Phone: 845-227-7700 Website: innatarborridge.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 57 rooms, five junior suites, one bridal suite Rates: $89 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: none Meeting rooms: one Seating capacity: two to 15 Meeting room amenities: banquet facility, special meals available, free Wi-Fi Year founded: 2008

2 Lawrence St., Ardsley, N.Y. 10502 Phone: 914-591-4400 Website: lifetheplacetobe.com Electronic reservations accepted: no Meeting rooms: 29,000-square-feet of New York City-style loft space Meeting room amenities: full-service catering by Abigail Kirsch, casual buffet menus, ceremony site available on premises, Kosher catering available, permanently installed plasma and projection screens, four mini AMF bowling alleys, rock climbing wall, laser tag, 3,000-square-feet of arcade games Nearby places of interest: Tappan Zee Bridge, New York City, Sleepy Hollow, Kykuit (Rockefeller Estate), Lyndhurst, Hudson River Year founded: 2009

Italian Center of Stamford Inc.

1620 Newfield Ave., Stamford, Conn. 06905 Phone: 203-322-6950 Website: italiancenter.org Electronic reservations accepted: no Meeting rooms: four Seating capacity: 25 to 600 Meeting room services: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, full-service catering services, special meals available, 12,000 square feet of event space, tented picnic grounds, four tennis courts, three volleyball courts, in-ground pool and cabana, softball field, basketball court, horseshoes, bocce court Nearby places of interest: close in distance to Merritt Parkway Year founded: 1909

The Loading Dock

The Industrial Park 375 Fairfield Ave., Stamford, Conn. 06902 Phone: 203-357-7400 Website: loadingdockevents.com Electronic reservations accepted: no Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: three • Seating capacity: unavailable Meeting room amenities: Abigail Kirsch catering, audiovisual coordination available Nearby places of interest: Bruce Museum, Rye Playland Amusement Park, BushHolley Historic Society, Lakewood Mathew’s Mansion Museum, IMAX, The Maritime Aquarium Year founded: 2008

Le Chateau Restaurant

1410 NY-35, South Salem, N.Y. 10590 Phone: 914-533-6631 Website: lechatauny.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: four • Seating capacity: 10 to 175 Meeting room amenities: complimentary Wi-Fi, audiovisual support, extensive dining solutions, breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, wireless Internet, audiovisual outdoor garden, scenic views Nearby places of interest: Town of Ridgefield, Aldrich Museum, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Hudson Valley Year founded: 1973

The Mansion at Colonial Terrace

119 Oregon Road, Cortlandt, N.Y. 10567 Phone: 914-737-0400 Website: colonialterracecaterers.com Electronic reservations accepted: no Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: eight • Seating capacity: 700 Meeting room amenities: conference team leaders, privacy, theme meals, continental breakfast, morning coffee break, afternoon break, business center, audiovisual needs, high-speed wireless Internet.

Nearby place of interest: 35-minute travel to Stewart International Airport and Westchester County Airport, in close proximity to major New York City and New Jersey airports, close to MetroNorth train, fishing, hiking, tennis, water sports, championship golf, spas, kayaking, biking, shopping and winery tours Year founded: 1945

Mapleton at Good Counsel – Catering & Conference Center

52 N. Broadway, White Plains, N.Y. 10603 Phone: 914-798-1201 Website: mapletonatgoodcounsel.com Electronic reservations accepted: no Group rates: yes Restaurants: none Meeting rooms: two Seating capacity: 12 to 150 people Meeting room services and amenities: wired and wireless access, video projection with sound, video conferencing capabilities, private business suite, banquet facilities Nearby places of interest: White Plains, Pace University Law School, City Center theaters, The Westchester, The Galleria, Westchester County Airport Year founded: 2010

Maron Hotel & Suites

42 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, Conn. 06811 Phone: 203-791-2200 Website: maronhotel.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 86 rooms Rates: $79 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: five Seating capacity: 10 to 140 people Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, banquet facilities on premise, catering, full-service restaurant and bar adjacent to meeting room, maximum occupancy 400, audiovisual equipment, wireless Internet, covered parking Nearby places of interest: Western Connecticut State University, Danbury Fair Mall, Ives Concert Park, major corporations nearby Year founded: 1999

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You’ve been searching and searching for the perfect venue… CONGRATULATIONS, YOU FOUND IT.

he Waters Edge at Giovanni’s has more than 25 years of experience in hosting flawless corporate events. From beautiful, airy suites to our intimate and alluring wine den, we have a space for every occasion. Exquisite catering options are sure to impress your guests, and our culinary excellence is underscored by attentive service. Every facet of The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s is united by a philosophy of warmth and hospitality. That’s why Fortune 500 companies such as Philips®, Deloitte®, and PricewaterhouseCoopers® have trusted us with their corporate events for the past two decades. They know that The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s provides more than just a space –– it provides an experience. Whether for sales presentations, training seminars, employee outings, retirement dinners or corporate retreats, you can count on unforgettable events that will delight your guests. We offer six beautiful suites, each with their

own unique charm. Elegant lighting, direct water views and imported granite floors are some of the artistic flourishes that your guests will surely appreciate. Each suite comes

plus event planners and audiovisual experts are available upon request. Best of all, our pricing is extraordinarily competitive, so you’ll pay only a fraction of what you’d pay at

At The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s, we understand the importance of presentation and service – whether you need to impress an important business prospect or recognize your diligent employees, every detail counts. That’s why our staff is rigorously trained to provide the highest-quality service. fully equipped with a projector, a podium, and complimentary Wi-Fi (microphones and speakers available as well). Tables and seats can be arranged to your exact specifications,

a hotel chain. While the spaces are gorgeous and the prices are unbeatable, it is our culinary expertise that truly distinguishes us. With fresh-off-

the-boat seafood, unrivaled Italian fare and hand-cut, certified Angus beef, our cuisine will delight even the most discerning palettes. The executive chef personally oversees each meal, ensuring perfection on every plate, every time. At The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s, we understand the importance of presentation and service – whether you need to impress an important business prospect or recognize your diligent employees, every detail counts. That’s why our staff is rigorously trained to provide the highest-quality service. Their impeccable timing and attention to detail will astound your guests and keep you returning to The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s for years. We are conveniently located off exit 9 on I-95, in the charming town of Darien, Conn. To experience our unforgettable spaces, superb cuisine, and unprecedented service, contact our event planner today and begin organizing your next event.

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Hotels & Conference Centers Minnewaska Lodge

3116 Route 44/55, Gardiner, N.Y. 12525 Phone: 845-255-1110 Website: minnewaskalodge.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 26 rooms Rates: $149 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: none Meeting rooms: two Seating capacity: 14 to 60 Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, coffee and tea bar, complementary snacks, audiovisual available Nearby places of interest: Minnewaska State Park, Mohonk Preserve Year founded: 2001

Mohegan Sun

1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. 06382 Phone: 860-862-8000 Website: mohegansun.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 1,200 Rates: $169 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: 40 Meeting rooms: 30 • Seating capacity: nine to 276 Meeting room amenities: catering, audiovisual services, personalized gaming tournaments and lessons, theme parties and special events, team-building and sports activities, designed group tours, live entertainment options, specialty merchandise and unique gifts, ground transportation services and business center Nearby places of interest: Taughannick Falls, Wombi Rock, casinos, live entertainment, nightclubs, more than 75 shops, restaurants and bars Year founded: 2002

Mohonk Mountain House

Pamela’s Traveling Feast and Pamela’s on the Hudson

1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, N.Y. 12561 Phone: 845-765-3286 Website: mohonk.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 259 rooms Rates: $498 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 14 Seating capacity: 12 to 420 Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, coffee breaks, working lunches, Wi-Fi, flip charts, LCD projectors, screen, podium, microphone, valet parking Nearby places of interest: New Paltz, Culinary Institute of America Year founded: 1869

Poughkeepsie Inn

1 Park Place, Newburgh, N.Y. 12550 Phone: 845-562-4505 Website: pamelasonthehudson.com Restaurants: one main dining room plus bar and lounge area Meeting rooms: three • Seating capacity: 120 to 160 in main dining room Meeting room amenities: podium, screen, wireless Internet, fax and copy machine access and a dance floor Nearby places of interest: Newburgh Yacht Club Year founded: 2005

The Performing Arts Center

Purchase College 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, N.Y. 10577 Phone: 914-251-6200 Website: artscenter.org Electronic reservations accepted: yes Meeting rooms: four theaters Seating capacity: 1,300 Meeting room amenities: Internet access, theatrical lighting and sound Nearby places of interest: PepsiCo Sculpture Garden, Metro North Train Year founded: 1978

Neuberger Museum of Art

735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, N.Y. 10577 Phone: 914-251-6100 Website: neuberger.org Electronic reservations accepted: no Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: two • Seating capacity: 80 to 200 Meeting room amenities: art galleries, conference room Nearby places of interest: PepsiCo Sculpture Gardens, Doral Arrowwood Hotel and Conference Center, White Plains Year founded: 1974

Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center

40 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12601 Phone: 845-485-5300 Website: pokgrand.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 195 rooms, 10 suites Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 12 Seating capacity: 25 to 400 Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, audiovisual services Nearby places of interest: Vanderbuilt Mansion National Historic Site, FDR Presidential Library and Museum, Culinary Institute of America, Locust Grove Year founded: 1994

Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

155 Temple St., New Haven, Conn. 06510 Phone: 203-772-6664 Website: omnihotels.com/hotels/newhaven-yale Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 306 rooms Rates: $169 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 19 • Seating capacity: 1,000 Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, catering and convention service managers Nearby places of interest: New Haven, Yale University, Shubert Theater Year founded: 1997

2625 South Road, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12601 Phone: 845-452-6600 Website: poughkeepsieinn.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 77 rooms Rates: $70 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: none Meeting rooms: one • Seating capacity: 40 to 50 Meeting room amenities: chairs, tables, slide-in screens Nearby places of interest: walkway over the Hudson, Vanderbilt Mansion, FDR Museum and Library, Culinary Institute of America, Vassar College, Marist College Year founded: 1960, renovated 2009

Radisson Hotel New Rochelle

1 Radisson Plaza, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10801 Phone: 914-576-3700 Website: radisson.com/newrochelle Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 125 rooms, three suites Rates: $214 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: six • Seating capacity: 20 to 250 Meeting room amenities: airport shuttle service to La Guardia Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport, business center, wired Internet access in all rooms, multilingual staff and valet service Nearby places of interest: Rye Playland Amusement Park, New Roc City, Bronx Zoo, Botanical Gardens Year founded: 1976

Renaissance Westchester Hotel

80 W. Red Oak Lane, West Harrison, N.Y. 10604 Phone: 914-694-5400 Website: marriott.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 342 rooms, six suites Rates: $129 and up Group rates: yes

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Wired & Wireless (secure) Internet Access, 24 Hr support

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King, Queen & Double rooms available all with refrigerator, microwave & coffee maker; In-room safe, Iron/board, two line phones w/speaker

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AAA & AARP DISCOUNTS • 5 minutes from Orange Regional Medical Center 25 Minutes from Stewart Airport Reservations: 845-343-1474 or 800-HOLIDAY www.holidayinn.com - see complete photo gallery online

68 Crystal Run Road, Middletown New York 10941

Hotels & Conference Centers Restaurants: one Meeting Rooms: 27 • Seating capacity: 650 Meeting room amenities: 25 breakout rooms, event planers, business equipment, wired and wireless Internet access, catering options, business services, meeting equipment and meeting services, including a copy center, decorator, security guard, photographer and specialty lighting Nearby places of interest: Strata Health Club, Saxon Woods Golf Course, Dunwoodie Golf Course, Centennial Golf Club, Sprain Lake Golf Course, Mohansic Golf Course, biking trail, jet-skiing, kayaking, rock climbing, sailing, Oakland Beach, Rachele Rose Day Spa, Tranquility Spa Inc. Year founded: 1977

The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester

3 Renaissance Square, White Plains, N.Y. 10601 Phone: 914-946-5500 Website: ritzcarlton.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 146 guest rooms, including 38 executive, one-bedroom and specialty suites Rates: $349 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: two Meeting rooms: 11• Seating capacity: 750 Meeting room amenities: ballroom, five breakout rooms, executive boardroom, pre-function area, multilingual staff, fullservice business center Nearby places of interest: Metro North train, Westchester County Airport, The Westchester, The Galleria, White Plains Year founded: 2007

Roger Sherman Inn

Sheraton Stamford Hotel

195 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, Conn. 06840 Phone: 203-966-4541 Website: rogershermaninn.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 15 rooms, three suites Rates: $125 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: seven dining rooms • Seating capacity: eight to 180 Meeting room amenities: banquet facilities, indoor and outdoor seating, transportation, wireless internet Nearby places of interest: Philip Johnson Glass House, Amtrak, Stamford and Greenwich Year founded: 1740

700 E. Main St., Stamford, Conn. 06901 Phone: 203-358-8400 Website: sheratonstamford.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 376 rooms, three suites Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 16 • Seating capacity: 300 Meeting room amenities: Wi-Fi, flip chart, screens support package, food service, bottomless coffee station Nearby places of interest: Town Center Mall, Stamford restaurants, Metro North/Amtrak stations Year founded: 1984

Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa

243 Tresser Blvd., Stamford, Conn. 06901 Phone: 203-357-9555 Website: marriott.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 502 rooms, six suites Rates: $329 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: two Meeting rooms: 22 • Seating capacity: 1,000 Meeting room amenities: 18 breakout rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, audiovisual team, meeting planners Nearby places of interest: Stamford Town Center, Stamford theater and restaurant district, 50- minute travel via MetroNorth to New York City Year founded: 1977

Sam’s of Gedney Way

50 Gedney Way, White Plains, N.Y. 10605 Phone: 914-949-0978 Website: samsofgedneyway.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Meeting rooms: four dining areas Seating capacity: 12 to 100 Meeting room amenities: banquet facilities, special meals, private bathroom and lobby area Year founded: 1986

Saybrook Point Inn and Spa

2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook, Conn. 06745 Phone: 860-395-2000 Website: saybrook.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 82 rooms, including suites and three-story suites Rates: $299 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: six, in addition to outdoor space • Seating capacity: unavailable Meeting room amenities: waterfront ballroom, Wi-Fi, breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available Nearby places of interest: Florence Griswold Museum, Chamard Vineyards, Essex Steam Train, Goodspeed Opera House, Lyme Art Association, Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets, Fenwich Golf Course, Riverquest Year founded: 1989

Tappan Hill Mansion

81 Highland Ave., Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591 Phone: 914-631-3030 Website: abigailkirsch.com/exclusivelocations/tappan-hilltarrytown/ Electronic reservations accepted: no Meeting rooms: two • Seating capacity: 500 Meeting room amenities: garden terraces, wireless web access, audiovisual services, event management services breakout rooms, banquet facilities, Abigail Kirsch catering Nearby places of interest: Kykuit (Rockefeller Estate), Phillipsburg Manor Year founded: 1980

The Tarrytown House Estate and Conference Center

49 E. Sunnywide Lane, Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591 Phone: 914-591-8200 Website: tarrytownhouseestate.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 212 rooms and suites Rates: $199 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: yes Meeting rooms: 30 • Seating capacity: 350 Meeting room amenities: 24-hour technology resource center, conference concierge, conference planner, business center, on-staff audiovisual professionals, wireless internet, ergonomic chairs, hardtop work tables, natural lighting, staging Nearby places of interest: 25-minute travel to Manhattan, Hudson Valley, Neuberger Museum of Art, Grand Prix New York Racing, Cortlandt Heritage Museum, Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, U.S. Military Academy at West Point Year founded: 1964

The Thayer Hotel

674 Thayer Road, West Point, N.Y. 10996 Phone: 845-446-4731 Website: thethayerhotel.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 151 guestrooms and suites, including two presidential suites and 22 executive suites Rates: $169 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: two Meeting rooms: 10 Seating capacity: 20 to 300 Meeting room amenities: wireless Internet in all rooms and common areas, 6,500-lumen projection systems, advanced lighting controls, projection screen, flip-chart, paper and pens, unlimited snacks and beverages, custom catering options, refreshment breaks, river views Nearby places of interest: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, golfing, wineries Year founded: 1929

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An Experience To Remember… T

he Amber Room Colonnade is an awardwinning premier catering venue located in the rolling hills of Western Connecticut. As a Danbury landmark, The Amber Room Colonnade’s modern architecture, exquisite interior design, 26 meticulously landscaped acres, impeccable service and outstanding cuisine have hosted distinguished guests from around the world since 1979. Today, The Amber Room Colonnade continues its long-standing heritage of hosting corporate and social events of all types, from weddings to bar/bat mitzvahs, meetings to trade shows, holiday parties to summer picnics and beyond. Enjoy strolling our scenic gardens, courtyards and lawn, start treasured traditions, savor our award-winning cuisine and experience all that The Amber Room Colonnade has to share. We

An Experience to Remember

offer exclusive services and amenities such as themed menus, attentive world-class service, a 10,000-square-foot grand ballroom, wireless Internet access, extensive audiovisual and allinclusive packages to ease the planning process. Contact The Amber Room Colonnade for a personal meeting with General Manager Douglas Polistena and Catering Sales Manager Alisha Turchick. Douglas has been in the hospitality industry for more than15 years, has personally overseen 2,000 events and is a man of precision. Alisha has been in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years and has an eye for detail to execute and bring any vision to life. We invite you to join in our passion for creating magnificent events to remember. We invite you to share in our passion for delivering exceptional meetings and events and memories to last a lifetime.

The Amber Room Colonnade offers an idyllic setting in which to host your next event. Whether it’s a grand gala of 650 or an intimate affair of 50, you and your guests will find yourselves immersed in a relaxed and elegant ambience, enjoying innovative cuisine, and served by our professional hospitality wait staff. Your guests will savor the award winning cuisine of Executive Chef Chris Hatzis, while our hospitality professionals attend to your every needs. We pride ourselves on our commitment to personalizing each event, from a wedding to reflect the personality of the bridal couple, to a custom team building program for a corporate meeting. We lend our experience in creating a specific theme, décor or menu enhancement, and portray our passion in making your next event an experience to remember. 1 Stacey Road ~ Danbury CT 06811 203-748-3800 ~ www.theamberroom.net

ETHAN ALLEN HOTEL

• Newly Renovated Ballrooms and Conference Rooms Which Can Accommodate 10-500 People

DANBURY’S LANDMARK BOUTIQUE HOTEL

estled in the gateway to New England in western Connecticut, stands Danbury’s Landmark Boutique Hotel. Since 1974, the Ethan Allen Hotel has honored guests with the unique blend of warm hospitality, elegance and the legendary style of Ethan Allen Home Interiors. The combination of 193 newly renovated spacious guestrooms, Ethan Allen supreme comfort bedding, Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities, new flatscreen TVs and Keurig coffee makers in each room help create a soothing ambiance and a relaxing escape. Our beautifully renovated ballroom is the perfect backdrop for weddings or any social gathering. For business meetings our Executive Boardroom fits the bill with

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ith companies looking to grow and to hire in Westchester and Fairfield counties, recruiters see 2015 as a job-seekers market. “We crossed that line last year unequivocally,” said Adam Samples, regional vice president of professional staffing firm Robert Half in Stamford, Conn. “In 2014 it became a trend. In 2015, this is where we are.” Samples, who oversees the company’s Westchester and Fairfield County offices, said businesses are hiring employees with all degrees of experience, but particularly for midlevel positions. It is common for candidates to be considering multiple job offers, he said. “The power right now is in the hands of the candidates,” Samples said. “No question about it.” Within the past year, from December 2013 to December 2014, the unemployment rates in Westchester and Fairfield counties have decreased, mirroring the national trend. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national jobless rate decreased from 6.7 percent to 5.6 percent during that period. Last year, Westchester County’s unemployment rate dropped from 5.2 percent to 4.6 percent and Fairfield County’s moved from 6.1 percent to 3.9 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On the state level, New York’s unemployment rate decreased from 7 percent to 5.8 percent and Connecticut’s jobless rate dropped from 7.4 percent to 6.4 percent. Both Richard Greenwald, CEO of Concorde Staffing Inc., based in White Plains with an office in Stamford, and Samples said small to midsize companies are looking to hire. Those types of businesses make up most of the companies in Westchester and Fairfield counties, said Greenwald, who has seen the uptick within the last six months to a year. “Overall you’re going to see an increase in hiring,” he said. “If companies want to grow, they need to increase their staff.” Many qualified candidates have already

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become employed, said Greenwald, which gives job seekers an advantage. “If you’re a qualified candidate for a job, you’re in the driver’s seat,” he said. Greenwald also sees an increase in permanent-job openings over availability for temporary jobs. Samples said he has seen an increase in hiring for both types of positions. Growth industries Greenwald said there is demand for jobs in accounting, finance, human resources and office support in Westchester and lower Fairfield counties. Allison Madison, CEO of Madison Staffing Solutions in White Plains, said the medical field is a booming market with many medical centers opening and hospitals making acquisitions. A Bureau of Labor Statistics report on short-term industry employment projections for 2013 to 2015 supports this, showing expected growth of 3.6 percent in health care and social assistance jobs. While health companies are hiring those in the medical field, Madison said they are also looking to fill back-office positions in areas like accounting, finance and marketing. She also sees growth in the digital information sector in cybersecurity and data, especially in the medical fields. The labor bureau’s report predicts “other information services” will grow 10.6 percent. Biotech and health care are growing across the board, but especially in Westchester, said Samples. In Fairfield County, he sees growth in energy as well as commodity and general financial services. Samples has noticed an increase in starting salaries and bonuses of about 3 to 4 percent each year in both counties. A Bureau of Labor Statistics report released in February about county wages and employment in New York said Westchester County’s average weekly wage is among the top 25 highest national wages, at an average of $1,215 per week. The average wage per week in Fairfield County is $1,445, according to an economic summary from the bureau on the Bridgeport,

Conn., area released in February. Samples said Fairfield County has more private equity and finance companies, which lend themselves to positions with higher wages. Westchester County has more health care jobs, which tend to pay less, he said. Recruiting advice Samples said he tells his clients to be more competitive with their benefits packages because of the nature of the job market and changing attitudes of candidates. The younger generation of job seekers cares more about work-life balance, flexibility and opportunity for growth. “They’re a completely different working class,” said Samples, who said companies have had to change in the past three to five years to attract these candidates. Millennials are much more likely than the previous generation to leave a job after a couple of years if they are not satisfied, Samples said. Madison, who works in White Plains, said among younger job seekers, there is stronger emphasis on the culture and coworkers, rather than the type of job they have. “It’s a shift from boomers,” Madison

said. “Gen X, Y and millennials are more engaged with their environment opposed to their job title.” Madison said companies should avoid relying on online job aggregators that use keywords to search resumes and find candidates. Instead, she said, companies could benefit from getting to know their candidates in person. “There is no algorithm for that chemistry, to find the perfect fit,” said Madison. “Meet, talk to candidates. There’s nothing that compares to that.” Samples said job websites can be useful because they drive a large volume of candidates and advertise companies locally. However, he said not to rely on them as the only source to recruit talent. Overall, Samples and Madison said companies cannot take a long time to make hiring decisions. “If companies drag their feet too long, they’ll miss the boat on candidates,” Madison said. Madison teaches the “80-20 rule” that companies should hire candidates that are an 80 percent fit, then make up the 20 percent with training. “If you wait for the perfect person, that 80 percent perfect person is going to be gone in this job market,” Madison said.

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FACTS& FIGURES BANKRUPTCIES MANHATTAN HS 45 John LLC. 45 John St., New York 10038. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Kevin J. Nash. Filed: Feb. 20. Case no. 15-10368-shl. Montezuma Mexican Restaurant Inc. 119 W. Kingbridge Road, No. 3, Bronx 10468. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by David C. McGrail. Filed: Feb. 20. Case no. 15-10365-mg. Valent & Cook at 57 St. Corp. 120 E. 57 St., New York 10022. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Douglas J. Pick. Filed: Feb. 19. Case no. 15-10350-mg.

WHITE PLAINS Biotech Industries Ltd. P.O. Box 197, White Plains 10605. Chapter 7, voluntary. Represented by Rosemarie E. Matera. Filed: Feb. 23. Case no. 15-22234-rdd.

COURT CASES Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Tonisha Armstrong. Action: diversityproduct liability. Attorney: Rachel Beth Abrams. Filed: Feb. 23. Case no. 7:15-cv-01273-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Jamia Blair, Carmen Dominguez, Amy Ferguson, Mikea Grubb, Aisha Jordan, Rebecca Kuhl, Kayla Lewis, Kristine Schow and Kalan Wolford. Action: diversity-product liability. Attorney: Rachel Beth Abrams. Filed: Feb. 19. Case no. 7:15-cv-01208-CS.

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Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Candace Butler. Action: diversity-product liability. Attorney: David Todd Mathews. Filed: Feb. 18. Case no. 7:15-cv-01168-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Lashaunta Candys. Action: diversity-personal injury. Attorney: Timothy J. Becker, Rolf Fiebiger and Michael K. Johnson. Filed: Feb. 23. Case no. 7:15-cv-01297-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Kerri Carmen. Action: diversity-product liability. Attorney: David Todd Mathews. Filed: Feb. 18. Case no. 7:15-cv01166-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Kathleen Cosmas. Action: diversity-product liability. Attorney: Rachel Beth Abrams. Filed: Feb: 19. Case no. 7:15-cv-01216-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Candace Edwards. Action: diversity-product liability. Attorney not listed. Filed: Feb. 23. Case no. 7:15-cv-01278-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Hayley Goncalves. Action: diversity-personal injury. Attorneys: Timothy J. Becker, Rolf Fiebiger and Michael K. Johnson. Filed: Feb. 23. Case no. 7:15-cv-01280-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Maryssa Starr Hux. Action: diversity-product liability. Attorney: Tyler C. Vail. Filed: Feb. 18. Case no. 7:15-cv01148-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Christina Giovanni. Action: diversity-product liability. Attorney: David Todd Mathews. Filed: Feb. 19. Case no. 7:15-cv-01164-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Rachel Hermosillo. Action: diversityproduct liability. Attorney: Rachel Beth Abrams. Filed: Feb. 23. Case no. 7:14-cv-01274-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Gwen Ho. Action: diversity-product liability. Attorney: Geoffrey Thomas Moore. Filed: Feb. 24. Case no. 7:15-cv-01313-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Jennifer Kelly. Action: diversity-product liability. Attorney: Rachel Beth Abrams. Filed: Feb. 19. Case no. 7:15-cv01194-CS.

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Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Adria Perez. Action: diversity-personal injury. Attorneys: Timothy J. Becker, Rolf Fiebiger and Michael K. Johnson. Filed: Feb. 24. Case no. 7:15-cv01307-CS.

Commissioner of Social Security. Filed by Milagros Senior. Action: Revision of final decision of secretary of HEW, re: Social Security benefits. No attorney listed. Filed: Feb. 20. Case no. 7:15-cv-011540-VB-LMS.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Lesley Renteria. Action: diversity-petition for removal. Attorney: Rachel Beth Abrams. Filed: Feb. 19. Case no. 7:15-cv-01213-CS.

Jordan Panel Systems Corp. Filed by the trustees of the Sheet Metal Workers International Association Local No. 38 Insurance and Welfare Fund et al. Action: E.R.I.S.A. Attorney: David Jules Selwocki. Filed: Feb. 18. Case no. 7:15-cv-01174-VB.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Natalie Rich. Action: diversity-personal injury. Attorneys: Timothy J. Becker, Rolf Fiebiger and Michael K. Johnson. Filed: Feb. 24. Case no. 7:15-cv01303-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Bernadette Rideau. Action: diversity-personal injury. Attorneys: Timothy J. Becker, Rolf Fiebiger and Michael K. Johnson. Filed: Feb. 24. Case no. 7:15-cv-01305-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Martha Sanchez. Action: diversityproduct liability. Attorneys: Mark J. Geragos, Tina Glandian and Ben Meiselas. Filed: Feb. 23. Case no. 7:15-cv-01276-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Erin Joy Slaght. Action: diversity-product liability. Attorney:: Elizabeth P. Kagan. Filed: Feb. 24. Case no. 7:15-cv-01310-CS. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Jessica Stitcher. Action: diversity-personal injury. Attorneys: Timothy J. Becker, Rolf Fiebiger and Michael K. Johnson. Filed: Feb. 24. Case no. 7:15-cv-01304-CS.

National Bureau Collection Corp. Filed by Denise Esposito. Action: 1692 Fair Debt Collection Act. Attorney: Robert Louis Arleo. Filed: Feb. 24. Case no. 7:15-cv01336-CS. North American Power & Gas LLC. Filed by Julie Claridge and Helen Marsh. Action: diversitybreach of contract. Attorneys: Douglas Gregory Blankinship, Todd Seth Garber and Shin Young Hahn. Filed: Feb. 20. Case no. 7:15-cv-01261-CS. Query Perk Up Inc. Filed by Yuk Kwan (Peter) Chan and Wai Hung (Ronald) Chan. No action listed. Attorney: William Kaining Li. Filed: Feb. 18. Case no. 7:15-cv-01150-CS. Tyco Integrated Security LLC. Filed by John Dale. Action: 1981 Civil Rights. Attorney: Moshe Chaim Bobker. Filed: Feb. 18. Case no. 7:15-cv-01137-DS. Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center. Filed by Arberesha Mustafaj. Action: job discrimination (unlawful employment practices). Attorney: Marjorie Mesidor. Filed: Feb. 20. Case no. 7:15-cv-01233-KMK.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Andrea Veres. Action: diversity-product liability. Attorney: David Todd Mathews. Filed: Feb. 19. Case no. 7:15-cv01169-CS.

W.W. Patenaude Sons Inc. Filed by the trustees of the District Council 9 Painting Industry and Annuity Funds. Action: labor: suits by and against labor organizations. Attorney: Dana Lynne Henke. Filed: Feb. 30. Case no. 7:15-cv-01246-KMK.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Sharie Warmack. Action: diversityproduct liability. Attorney: James E. Cecchi. Filed: Feb. 23. Case no. 7:15-cv-01281-CS.

Weill Cornell Medical College. Filed by Avner Reggev. Action: job discrimination (age). Attorney: Sean H.P. Dweck. Filed: Feb. 18. Case no. 7:15-cv-01179-NSR.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Jacqueline Widdis. Action: diversity-product liability. Attorneys: Timothy J. Becker, Rolf Fiebiger and Michael K. Johnson. Filed: Feb. 23. Case no. 7:15-cv-01299-CS.

Whole Foods Market Group Inc. Filed by Menawatie McManus. Action: diversity-personal injury. No attorney listed. Filed: Feb. 18. Case no. 7:15-cv-01176-KMK.

DEEDS Above $1 million 210 North Avenue LLC, New York City. Seller: Ridder Real Estate LLC, New Rochelle. Property: 210 North Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Feb. 20. 5 George Langeloh Court Associates LLC, Armonk. Seller: James T. Kelsey, Greenwich, Conn. Property: 5 George Langeloh Court, Rye. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed Feb. 18. 600 Midland Avenue LLC, Williamsville. Seller: IBM Interstate Employees Federal Credit Union, Rye. Property: 600 Midland Ave., Rye. Amount: $6 million. Filed Feb. 24. Bates Lane Holdings LLC, North Castle. Seller: Gerald P. Riccardi Sr., et al, Greenwich, Conn. Property: 2 Bates Lane, North Castle. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed Feb. 18. Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Seller: Robert Cypher, Rye. Property: 6 Bloomingdale Drive, Scarsdale. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Feb. 24. Dorado Preservation Associates LLC, Boston, Mass. Seller: Warburton Houses Inc., et al, Bronxville. Property: 160 Warburton Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $11.8 million. Filed Feb. 18. Four State Commercial Developers LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Bridgetown LLC, East Longmeadow, Mass. Property: 669 S. Third Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $3.5 million. Filed Feb. 19.

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1069 Washington Ave LLC, Pelham. Seller: Fannie Mae. Property: 1069 Washington Ave., Pelham. Amount: $557,000. Filed Feb. 23. 21 Jones St Realty LLC, Pelham. Seller: Eugene Luzzi, New Rochelle. Property: 21 Jones St., New Rochelle. Amount: $280,000. Filed Feb. 20. 259 Webster Properties LLC, Hartsdale. Seller: Jeffrey Cohan, New Rochelle. Property: 259 Webster Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $850,000. Filed Feb. 23. 29 Ravine Holdings LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: City of Yonkers. Property: 29 Ravine Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $413,352. Filed Feb. 23.

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Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that Maria Carlino, Beth Hargraves, and Bernadette Haley have left Houlihan Lawrence to join its firm. They will work together as the HCH agent team, the first to operate out of the company’s new Irvington brokerage, which will open in late April and will primarily serve Westchester County’s river towns. While waiting for the

opening the HCH team will work out of the company’s Bronxville office. Hargraves had consistently ranked as Houlihan Lawrence’s No.1 agent in single-family home sales in the river towns and achieved more than $130 million in sales volume since joining that firm in 2005. Her success has been recognized with numerous awards over the years, including the Westchester County

LEADERSHIP CLASSES AVAILABLE Board of Realtors’ Rookie of the Year award in 2005 as well as her former firm’s Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Emerald awards. Hargraves has been an Irvington resident for 25 years. Also an Irvington resident, Carlino has been a consistent top producer and brings several years of market knowledge and real estate expertise in the river towns area. Prior to her real estate career, Carlino owned her own information technology consulting firm, where she acquired skills in negotiating contracts that still serve her well with clients today. Haley’s results-driven energy and analytical slant originate from her previous 30-year career in magazine publishing, in which she served as the first-ever female publisher of America’s largest monthly magazine, Reader’s Digest, as well as launch publisher of Rodale’s Organic Style and Hearst magazine’s Quick & Simple. Haley has lived in Westchester County for more than 25 years.

the United States are diagnosed with cancer annually. “Nyack Hospital is proud to have partnered with The Byne Group on our breast cancer awareness marketing program. The Breast Center at Nyack Hospital is continually recognized for exemplary patient satisfaction scores and outcomes in breast cancer treatment that exceed state and regional results. Education and

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mid-Hudson Valley and nearly half of the United States for the upcoming event, which features a marathon, halfmarathon and the already established Treetops to Rooftops 5K event. “I think this race series captivates runners of all abilities because it offers a wonderful new course that showcases the beauty of the Hudson River Valley while being in close proximity to two great epicenters of racing: New York City and Boston,” said Walkway Executive Director

Elizabeth Waldstein-Hart. More than 1,500 runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes are expected to compete in one of three fast, flat USATF-certified races — a marathon, half-marathon and 5K run — all of which traverse the Hudson River on the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. Sponsorships are available and interested parties can contact Walkway Development Manager Ellen Henneberry at 845-454-9649.

SKY-HIGH RUN Since registration opened two months ago, nearly 900 racers from 24 states and three countries have signed up for the inaugural Walkway Marathon race series to be launched in Poughkeepsie on June 13. Race organizers Walkway Over the Hudson, in partnership with Dutchess County government and with support from the Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club, are “pleasantly surprised” by the early commitment among runners representing both the

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program designed to develop the academic, social and life skills of high school sophomores and juniors and focuses on giving these students out-of-the-classroom leadership experiences. Forms are available online at ChamberFDN.org. All applications must be received by June 5. For more information, contact Nick Shannon, executive director of The Chamber Foundation, at 845454-1700, ext. 1026.

ENTA JOINS LONG ISLAND ASSOCIATION Tarrytown-based ENT and Allergy Associates LLP (ENTA) has joined The Long Island Association (LIA), Long Island’s leading business organization. Robert Glazer, CEO of ENTA said, “We at ENTA are dedicated not only to serving the health needs of those communities we serve, but also the economic needs of the regions in

which they – and we – live. We clearly recognize the benefits of partnering with a prestigious organization like the LIA, whose mission and track record of community development and achievement is superb and strongly believe that becoming a member of that organization will enhance our practice in every way possible.”

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BYNE GROUP WINS AWARD Suffern-based The Byne Group was recognized for excellence in the 2014 Cancer Awareness Advertising Awards (CAAA) program for its advertising and marketing efforts, which scored among the best in the nation. Byne is the recipient of a Gold Award for its Breast Health Awareness Campaign for Nyack Hospital. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 1 million people in

Leadership Dutchess and Youth Leadership, run by The Chamber Foundation Inc., are accepting applications for their 2015-16 classes. Leadership Dutchess sessions are held once per month September to June. Prominent individuals from the public and private sector, sharing their knowledge on real-world topics of leadership and municipal concerns impacting the Hudson Valley region, conduct each daylong session. Youth Leadership is a two-year

Abbott House in Irvington has added David Baranick, Jennifer Patton and Len Mitchell to its board of directors. Baranick of Scarsdale has an MBA from the University of Southern California and is a certified public accountant. He is a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Manhattan, where he leads advisory efforts in the areas of real estate debt and commercial real estatedebt related securities. Patton of Bedford Hills has a Doctorate of Education in international

educational development with a specialization in families and community education from Columbia University. She is the director of education at the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers. Mitchell of Armonk is an adjunct professor at Pace University and previously worked at City College of New York, Brooklyn College, Stern College for Women, SUNY New Paltz and Lehman College. Prior to his teaching career, he was both a private and corporate lawyer, last serving as vice president of taxes for Time Inc.

NEW TITLE FOR BIEGER Michael Bieger of Monroe has been promoted to director of public relations at Goshen-based Focus Media Inc. He joined the firm in 2011 as a senior account executive. In his new role, he directs public relations strategy and content development initiatives. Prior to joining Focus Media, he was the managing editor at Westfair Business Publications. He also spent nine years at The Journal News in

White Plains, rising to the level of business editor. “Mike brings a necessary journalism and newsroom perspective to our agency, which benefits our clients in media relations, social media and various forms of content development,” said Focus Media President and CEO Josh Sommers.

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through spring. BGCNW has created a board-led search committee, which is looking at qualified leaders able to bring a wealth of experience and deep dedication to the role. To learn more about BGCNW leadership opportunities, program initiatives or upcoming events like the Humanitarian Award Dinner, call 914-666-8069.

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY HUDSON, LOCATED ON THE GROUNDS OF PURCHASE COLLEGE, in cooperation with Chapter 615 of the Council of Exceptional Children, is presenting Dr. Kevin T. Kalikow, who will discuss how psychiatric disorders are diagnosed in children and adolescents and how to weigh the risks and benefits of medication, at 6 p.m. A Q&A session will follow. Seating is limited for this free event; reserve by March 18 at Westchester@liu.edu or by calling 914-831-2700.

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ful campaigns, including those that raised $7 million for the club’s major renovation and expansion in 1997 and $4 million for program expansions in 2003. Under Skanes’ leadership, the club’s budget quadrupled from $800,000 in 1994 to $3.2 million today, the majority raised through donations and a well-developed fundraising program. BGCNW celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2014 and currently serves more than 1,700 children yearly — between 500 to 600 daily — from 60 northern Westchester towns. This year, Skanes will be the recipient of the club’s prestigious “Humanitarian of the Year” award, and will be honored at the annual Humanitarian Award Dinner June 6 at the Hilton Westchester. Skanes will remain with the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester

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Mount Kisco-based Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester (BGCNW) Executive Director Brian Skanes will leave the organization this spring. He has served in his current role at the BGCNW since 1994 and celebrated his 40th year with the organization on national and local levels in 2014. Skanes will continue his career with Boys & Girls Clubs of America as director of major metro services. As a former Boys & Girls Club member, Skanes has dedicated his life to the nonprofit. Over the past four decades, he has worked his way up within the organization, serving as program director, assistant executive director, regional vice president and executive director at clubs throughout the Northeast before landing in Mount Kisco more than 20 years ago. During his time at the BGCNW, Skanes spearheaded several success-

DELAWARE VALLEY ARTS ALLIANCE KICKS OFF THE SPRING CONCERT series with the instrumental group Jazzmosis, playing with Yasgur, at the Tusten Theatre, 210 Bridge St., Narrowsburg. Tickets for Jazzmosis are $15 at the door; $12 in advance. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and show time is at 8 p.m. A wine bar is available before the performances. For more information, visit delawarevalleyartsalliance. org or call 845-252-7576.

WILSON ELSER PROMOTES NINE Wilson Elser, a national law firm with offices in White Plains, recently promoted nine of its attorneys to partners. Daniel M. Braude (New York metro) whose practice centers around product liability and commercial disputes, counsels clients on electronic document preservation issues, manages large-scale review projects and serves as discovery counsel in pattern litigation. William F. Cusack (New York metro) represents employers in all areas of employment law. He also is a certified senior professional in human resources. Jeﬀrey O. Marshall (Dallas) has litigation experience in both state and federal courts throughout Texas and the United States. He is a leader in the firm’s transportation, restau-

rant and hospitality practices. Brian J. Matthews (New York) defends general liability cases in the areas of transportation, retail and restaurants. His clients include midsize to large transportation/ambulette fleets, restaurants and chains and stores ranging from midsize establishments to big-box chains. Judy C. Selmeci (New York) is a specialist in Wilson Elser’s appellate practice covering every area of the law at the appellate level. She is the go-to resource for briefing and arguing appeals, including new appellate cases and is heavily involved in setting strategy for cases during trial preparation. Aviva Stein (New York) is a civil litigator whose practice consists of general liability defense work. She handles high-exposure labor law and

general liability matters pending in state and federal courts as well as in the appellate courts. Gregg A. Tatarka (New York metro) focuses on managing national counsel coordinating programs for products liability matters, with a particular specialization in fire liability litigation. Patrick J. Kearns (San Diego) is a civil trial lawyer whose practice includes the defense of medical, dental and legal professionals in malpractice suits, as well as defense in complex business and aviation matters. Stanley J. Pun (Los Angeles) is a civil litigator who focuses his practice in the areas of product liability, general liability matters and commercial disputes. He frequently defends his clients in large, complex, multiparty litigation scenarios.

year for distribution to many not-for profits, including the Hudson Valley Food Bank, Family of Woodstock, CASA, People’s Place, Jewish Family Services and area synagogues. More than 25 of the area’s leading professional artists are featured at the juried show where representatives from Mental Health Services will be

invited to select art to be permanently installed at the facility at the Marys Avenue Campus of HealthAlliance. Sponsorships at various levels are available now and tickets will be on sale during the summer. Additional information is available at fallforart. org or call the federation office at 845-338-8131.

ART FUNDRAISER Mental Health Services Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley will be the special recipient at the 19th annual Jewish Federation of Ulster County’s Fall for Art gala art show and cocktail reception fundraiser Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Wiltwyck Golf Club in Kingston from 6 to 9 p.m. This fundraising event raises more than $20,000 each

JUSTICE AWARDS PLANNED Legal Services of the Hudson Valley will hold its 2015 “Equal Access to Justice” dinner March 26, at The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester, in White Plains. The event will honor “Access to Justice” awardees Anthony A. Scarpino Jr. of DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr LLP, and the law firm of Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP. This year’s “Advocate for Justice” award will be given to the Westchester Community Foundation and its Executive Director Catherine Marsh. The dinner is co-chaired by Courtney R. Rockett of Boies, Schiller & Flexner and Frances Pantaleo of Bleakley Platt & Schmidt. Honorary co-chairs include Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, New York state Assemblywoman Amy

Paulin, Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore and Westchester County Legislature Chairman Michael Kaplowitz. Scarpino will be honored for his distinguished judicial career and service as co-chair of the Ninth Judicial District’s Pro Bono Committee. In January, Scarpino joined the law firm of DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr. One of the nation’s premier “powerhouse” law firms, Boies, Schiller & Flexner is Legal Services of the Hudson Valley’s leading corporate supporter and one of its most active pro bono participants. For online reservations visit lshv. org or contact Jenna Donnellan at jenna@hrginc.net or call 914-761-7111.

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FACTS & FIGURES 452 Old Post Realty LLC, New York City. Seller: Peter Rosato, White Plains. Property: 452 Old Post Road, Bedford. Amount: $500,000. Filed Feb. 23.

Pomodoro Properties LLC, Scarsdale. Seller: Aneta Bresliska, White Plains. Property: 3 Greenridge Ave., B8, White Plains. Amount: $210,000. Filed Feb. 20.

699 Bedford Road LLC, Pleasantville. Seller: Blue Mountain Woodwright Inc., Pleasantville. Property: 699 Bedford Road, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $65,000. Filed Feb. 20.

RAC Closing Services LLC, Cheshire, Conn. Seller: Ratinder Bedi, et al, Pound Ridge. Property: 21 Beech Hill Lane, Pound Ridge. Amount: $820,000. Filed Feb. 19. RCM2 Inc., Tuckahoe. Seller: Robert Rossi, Ossining. Property: 17 Whitlockville Road, Bedford. Amount: $275,000. Filed Feb. 20.

7900-7928 Water LLC, Rye. Seller: Odette M. Gilmartin, Larchmont. Property: 86 Briarcliff Road, Mamaroneck. Amount: $725,000. Filed Feb. 23.

Sunnyﬁeld Farm Inc., Darien, Conn. Seller: Tompkins Trust Co., et al, White Plains. Property: Old Post Road, Bedford. Amount: $315,000. Filed Feb. 24.

Cartus Financial Corp., Danbury, Conn. Seller: Bryan R. Santee, et al, New Rochelle. Property: 16 Linwood Road, New Rochelle. Amount: $765,000. Filed Feb. 18.

Victoria Europe LLC, Bronx. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Property: 624 Park Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $236,042. Filed Feb. 19.

E4 Capital Group LLC, Yorktown Heights. Seller: Ivan Padron, et al, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Property: 63 Glendale Place, Rye. Amount: $200,000. Filed Feb. 20.

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Epram Inc., Hartsdale. Seller: John P. Chang, et al, Tarrytown. Property: 580 Warburton Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $400,000. Filed Feb. 18. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: Daniel L. Pagano, Yorktown Heights. Property: 17-17A North St., Cortlandt. Amount: $127,217. Filed Feb. 19. Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Michael S. Palmaff y, et al, Cortlandt Manor. Property: 2169 Maple, Cortlandt. Amount: $384,647. Filed Feb. 18. Flats Rising Inc., Harrison. Seller: Antonio Reda, New City. Property: 46 Madison St., Mamaroneck. Amount: $180,000. Filed Feb. 19. Greenbar West LLC, Hyde Park. Seller: J. Clifford Diehl, et al, Inverness, Fla. Property: 66 Croton Ave., Cortlandt. Amount: $25,000. Filed Feb. 19. LoanCare, Virgin Beach, Va. Seller: David G. Gallo, Armonk. Property: 5 Elmwood Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $498,793. Filed Feb. 20. MTS Realty Corp., Bronx. Seller: Corporate Car Real Estate LLC, Elmsford. Property: 229 Saw Mill River Road, Greenburgh. Amount: $900,000. Filed Feb. 23. Peekskill Partners LLC, White Plains. Seller: John W. Kelly, Pleasantville. Property: 20 DePew Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $121,000. Filed Feb. 19.

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CORTLANDT MANOR, 10 Elm St. Single-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: Bank of America NA. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, Weisman & Gordon, 631-969-3100; 53 Gibson St., Bay Shore. Defendant: Francisco Martinez. Referee: Steven Feinstein. Sale: March 12, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $490,946.19. NEW ROCHELLE, 35-2 Franklin Ave. Two-family residence; .01 acre. Plaintiff: PHH Mortgage Corp. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester. Defendant: Ernest Garvin. Referee: Joseph Maria. Sale: March 11, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $543,640.65. OSSINING, 9 Clinton Ave. Single-family residence; .06 acre. Plaintiff: Wells Fargo Bank National Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Druckman & Sinel, 516876-0800; 242 Drexel Ave., Westbury. Defendant: Mario Culcay. Referee: Massimo DiFabio. Sale: March 18, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $242,329.57 OSSINING, 20 Linden Ave. Two-family residence; .2 acre. Plaintiff: US Bank National Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Gross Polowy LLC; 1775 Wherle Drive, Williamsville. Defendant: Mariana Molina. Referee: Massimo DiFabio. Sale: March 5, 9 a.m. Approximate lien: $598,216.99.

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PEEKSKILL, 921 Constant Ave. Two-family residence; lot size: N/A. Plaintiff: LPP Mortgage LTD. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Stein, Wiener & Roth, 516-742-1212; 1 Old Country Road, Suite 113, Carle Place. Defendant: Tyrone Raysor. Referee: Clement Patti. Sale: March 4, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $514,654.78.

Pollos Al Carbon Los Gemelos Inc., Port Chester. $3,992 in favor of Southern Wine and Spirits of New York Inc., Syosset. Filed Feb. 19.

YONKERS, 2 Bretton Road. Single-family residence; .23 acre. Plaintiff: One West Bank FSB. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Stein, Wiener & Roth, 516-742-1212; 1 Old Country Road, Suite 113, Carle Place. Defendant: Pauline McDonald. Referee: Robert Ryan. Sale: March 11, 12:15 p.m. Approximate lien: $472,746.83.

UMS Solutions Inc., Bedford Hills. $133,496 in favor of T and M Protection Resources LLC, New York City. Filed Feb. 20.

YONKERS, 181 Lake Ave. Two-family residence; .05 acre. Plaintiff: Citimortgage Inc. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Rosicki & Rosicki & Associates, 845-897-1600; 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill. Defendant: Kisha Williams. Referee: David Gallo. Sale: March 4, noon. Approximate lien: $338,202.69.

JUDGMENTS Corbel Installations Inc., Mount Vernon. $58,663 in favor of Fleetcor Technologies Operating Company LLC, Norcross, Ga. Filed Feb. 17. Dashley Realty Inc., Sleepy Hollow. $1.7 million in favor of ATS One Holdings Corp., New York. Filed Feb. 20. Guaranteed Home Mortgage Company Inc., White Plains. $20,766 in favor of North Jersey Media Group Inc., Hackensack, N.J. Filed Feb. 17. Hudson Valley Hospitality Group Inc., Hawthorne. $59,819 in favor of Empire Merchants LLC, Brooklyn. Filed Feb. 13. King Street Restaurant and Bar, Chappaqua. $5,173 in favor of Featherstone Foods Inc., Bronx. Filed Feb. 19. Lo-Mar Floral Inc., Mamaroneck. $55,912 in favor of Hunts Point Flower Market Inc., Bronx. Filed Feb. 20. New Dutch Water LLC, Elmsford. $11,996 in favor of MRL Promotions, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Filed Feb. 19. Nutopia Unlimited Inc., Yonkers. $22,616 in favor of 92 Buena Vista Avenue LLC, Yonkers. Filed Feb. 17.

Premier Salons Inc., White Plains. $12,495 in favor of Hudson River Plumbing Inc., Nyack. Filed Feb. 20.

LIS PENDENS The following ﬁlings indicated a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may aﬀect the title to the property listed. Beltre, Ramon C., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $413,100 affecting property located at 244 William St., Port Chester 10573. Filed June 2. Busy Beavers Inc., et al. Filed by Customers Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $2.5 million affecting property located at 28 Madalyn Ave., Verplanck. Filed May 22. Carriere, Joseph J., et al. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $415,000 affecting property located at 52 Cottage St., Port Chester 10573. Filed May 30. Cohen, Gilbert, et al. Filed by SABR Mortgage Loan 2008-1 RE Subsidiary-1 LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 50 Glendale Road, Ossining 10562. Filed May 29. D’Iorio, Anthony, as executor and beneficiary under the last will and testament of Margaret Steczkowski, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 130D Columbia Court, Unit D, Yorktown Heights 10598. Filed June 2. Davidson, Edward P., et al. Filed by Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $417,000 affecting property located at 747 Scarsdale Road, Tuckahoe 10707. Filed May 28. Davis, Errol, et al. Filed by CitiMortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $268,800 affecting property located at 105 Belknap Ave., Yonkers 10710. Filed May 30.

Greenﬁeldt, John, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $398,833 affecting property located at 13 and 15 Woodland Drive, Yorktown Heights 10598. Filed May 29. Harvey, Michael, et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $171,000 affecting property located at 503 Harrison Ave., Peekskill 10566. Filed May 29. HRE Realty Corp., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 620 Commerce St., Mount Pleasant, and 168 N. Division St., Peekskill. Filed June 2. Kavanah, Wendy Jean, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $100,000 affecting property located at 847 Lockwood Drive, Peekskill 10566. Filed June 2. Lovejoy, Dorcey, et al. Filed by Bayview Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $318,000 affecting property located at 347 S. Columbus Ave., Mount Vernon 10553. Filed June 2. Perignon, Maria C., et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $180,000 affecting property located at 3404 Mohegan Ave., Mohegan Lake 10547. Filed May 30. Petagine, Donato, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $200,000 affecting property located at 1102 Gambelli Drive, Yorktown Heights 10598. Filed May 22. Robinson, James E., et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $330,000 affecting property located at 4 Indian Trail, White Plains 10603. Filed May 30. Shubert, John P. Jr., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $252,600 affecting property located at 343 Depew St., Peekskill. Filed May 30. Staci, Christopher, et al. Filed by Wilmington Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $459,792 affecting property located at 8 Laurie Lane, South Salem 10590. Filed June 2.

Thenstead, Errol, et al. Filed by Washington Mutual Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $492,000 affecting property located at 28 Poplar St., Yonkers 10701. Filed May 22. Velardo, Antonio, et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $440,000 affecting property located at 80 Broadway, Ossining 10562. Filed June 2.

MECHANIC’S LIENS Cache Inc., as owner. $379 as claimed by Catherine T. Frantz. Property: in White Plains. Filed Feb. 20. Castle Port Chester LLC, as owner. $45,535 as claimed by Swing Staging LLC. Property: in Rye. Filed Feb. 17. DBT Holding LLC, as owner. $8,230 as claimed by Atlantic Westchester Inc., Bedford Hills. Property: in Yorktown. Filed Feb. 19. Mechanical VSR, et al, as owner. $4,123 as claimed by Fairview Hearthside Distributors, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Harrison. Filed Feb. 17. Richards, Glenda, as owner. $22,000 as claimed by W.H. and Sons Contracting LLC, White Plains. Property: in Mount Vernon. Filed Feb. 18. Schrager, Ian, as owner. $28,300 as claimed by Accurate Floor Service Inc. Property: in Bedford. Filed Feb. 13. Schrager, Ian, as owner. $80,467 in favor of Joseph Duff y Inc., Armonk. Property: in Bedford. Filed Feb. 13. Sony Corporation of America, as owner. $22,120 as claimed by Red Roc Materials LLC, Mahwah, N.J. Property: in Ossining. Filed Feb. 20. Westchester Mall LLC, as owner. $2,979 as claimed by SimpleGrinnell LP. Property: in White Plains. Filed Feb. 20.

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

Partnerships Pizza Di Mario, 20 Cedar St., Dobbs Ferry 10522, c/o Taylor Fabiano and Mario Enriquez. Filed Aug. 26.

Sole Proprietorships Active Voice Publishing, P.O. Box 8318, Pelham 10803, c/o Justin K. Woods. Filed Aug. 22. AJS Masonry @ Land Design, P.O. Box 521, Millwood 10546, c/o Paulo J. Silva. Filed Aug. 23. Alberto’s Driver, 55 School St., Yonkers 10701, c/o Alberto Sanchez. Filed Aug. 22. Artesania Rafael, 77 Fourth St., New Rochelle 10801, c/o Rafael Lopez. Filed Aug. 22. Blast Oﬀ f TV, 67 Shoreview Drive, Apt. 3, Yonkers 10710, c/o Lydell R. Birch. Filed Aug. 22. Classical Conversations of Westchester, 103 Morningside Ave., Yonkers 10703, c/o Tenika R. Bailey. Filed Aug. 26. Green Light Solutions, 57 Donald Drive, New Rochelle 10804, c/o Bruce Miller. Filed Aug. 22. Hair Ego Salon, 15 W. Prospect Ave., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o LaVerne Marie Boothe. Filed Aug. 23. Julio Painting, 450 Pelham Road, Apt.2C, New Rochelle 10805, c/o Julio Cesar Munhor. Filed Aug. 22. Koko Sushi, 50 Christine Place, Scarsdale 10583, c/o Hwa Sung Ko. Filed Aug. 23. Kozue Fukuda, 5 Lester Place, Larchmont 10538, c/o Kozue Fukuda. Filed Aug. 26. March Books, 324 W. Post Road, Apt. 2, White Plains 10606, c/o Daniel Rowley. Filed Aug. 26. Morning Makeover, 2 Drake Lane, White Plains 10607, c/o Jacqueline Barsky. Filed Aug. 23. One Stop Smoke Shop, The Galleria at White Plains, Main Street, White Plains 10601, c/o Sandra Coschigano. Filed Aug. 26.

The Generator Techs, 431 S. Fourth Ave., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Rodney Harrell. Filed Aug. 26. Unique Touch Soccer Academy, 43 DeKalb Ave., White Plains 10605, c/o Renrick Alexander. Filed Aug. 23. Vibrent Glo Beauty, 166 Route 202, Somers 10589, c/o Lisa Cozolino Cito. Filed Aug. 23. Vics Painting, 219 Webster Ave., Apt. 1, New Rochelle 10801, c/o Victor M. Valdovinos. Filed Aug. 23.

HUDSON VALLEY BUILDING LOANS Above $1 million Sixty Six Washington Street Inc., as owner. Lender: CPC Funding SPE 1 LLC. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Feb. 13.

DEEDS Above $1 million Warwick Commercial Properties LLC, Pine Island. Seller: Galloway Road Associates LLC, Warwick. Property: 62 Galloway Road and 4 Overlook Drive, Warwick 10990. Amount: $1 million. Filed Feb. 23.

Christian Trust. Seller: Jennie T. Paratore, et al, Seneca Falls. Property: 6 Spring Valley St., Beacon 12508. Amount: $260,000. Filed Feb. 13.

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Clove Properties LLC, Salisbury Mills. Seller: Paul E. Lier, et al, Monroe. Property: in Blooming Grove. Amount: $370,200. Filed Feb. 20.

12 Lemberg Corp., Monroe. Seller: Lemberg Gardens LLC, Monroe. Property: in Monroe. Amount: $290,000. Filed Dec. 18. 21 D.A. Wieder LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: 19 Forest Road LLC, Monroe. Property: in Monroe. Amount: $210,000. Filed Dec. 19. 5 Lizensk LLC, Monroe. Seller: Congregation Bais Av Inc., Monroe. Property: in Monroe. Amount: $280,000. Filed Dec. 19. Above All Carting LLC, Middletown. Seller: Donald E. Elliott, et al, Middletown. Property: in Wallkill. Amount: $30,000. Filed Feb. 20.

Warwick Commercial Properties LLC, Warwick, as owner. Lender: Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Kingston. Property: 62 Galloway Road and 4 Overlook Drive, Warwick. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Feb. 23.

Ballincurry Builders Inc., Bearsville. Seller: Laura S. Yaccarino, et al, Saugerties. Property: in Woodstock. Amount: $149,500. Filed Feb. 18.

Below $1 million

Bank of America N.A. Seller: Bruno Pietri, et al, Monroe. Property: 139 Prospect St., Kingston 12401. Amount: $217,068. Filed Feb. 13.

ADC Windsor Inc., New York City, as owner. Lender: Greater Hudson Bank N.A., Middletown. Property: in New Windsor. Amount: $277,500. Filed Feb. 19. ADC Windsor Inc., New York City, as owner. Lender: Greater Hudson Bank N.A., Middletown. Property: in New Windsor. Amount: $277,500. Filed Feb. 19. Dunne, Joanne, as owner. Lender: Sawyer Savings Bank. Property: in Milan. Amount: $75,000. Filed Feb. 13. Hassanzadeh, Said, Rosendale, as owner. Lender: Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Kingston. Property: 216 Route 32 North, New Paltz. Amount: $225,000. Filed Feb. 13.

Brookﬁeld Global Relocation Services LLC, Burr Ridge, Ill. Seller: Gerett R. Yocum, et al, Poughkeepsie. Property: in LaGrange. Amount: $260,000. Filed Feb. 17.

Bank of America N.A. Seller: Mark E. Wright, Beacon. Property: 40 E. Forest Trail, Holmes 12531. Amount: $606,000. Filed Feb. 20. Bank of America N.A. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon. Property: 411 Plutarch Road, Highland 12528. Amount: $149,879. Filed Feb. 18. Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Seller: Karen S. Esquilin, Poughkeepsie. Property: 13 Corlies Ave., Poughkeepsie 12601. Amount: $272,500. Filed Feb. 13. Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Seller: Michael Kemmerer, et al, Poughkeepsie. Property: 112 N. Cross Road, LaGrangeville 12540. Amount: $286,500. Filed Feb. 20. Brookﬁeld Global Relocation Services LLC, Burr Ridge, Ill. Seller: Stephen R Fox, et al, Hopewell Junction. Property: in Beekman. Amount: $320,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Congregation Bais Av Inc., Monroe. Seller: 8 Carter Lane LLC, Monroe. Property: in Monroe. Amount: $260,000. Filed Dec. 19. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Lee David Klein, Poughkeepsie. Property: 4 College Court, Wappingers Falls 12590. Amount: $408,000. Filed Feb. 13. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Patricia A. Cocchia, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Property: 37 Dennings Ave., Beacon 12508. Amount: $209,000. Filed Feb. 17. Equity Homes of New York Inc., Port Jervis. Seller: John Sorrentino, Monroe. Property: in Chester and Goshen. Amount: $800,000. Filed Feb. 20. Excell Homes Inc., Lackawaxen, Pa. Seller: Ionic Properties LLC, Lackawaxen, Pa. Property: 133 Orchard St., Newburgh 12550. Amount: $30,000. Filed Feb. 23. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: Debby Sier, Middletown. Property: in Wallkill. Amount: $194,339. Filed Feb. 20. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: Sol H. Lesser, New Windsor. Property: 466 Riley Road, New Windsor 12553. Amount: $340,939. Filed Feb. 20. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: William J. Downs, Ponce Inlet, Fla. Property: 16 Railroad St., Dover Plains. Amount: $190,000. Filed Feb. 19.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Juliana LoBiondo, Newburgh. Property: 72 Valley Ave., Newburgh 12550. Amount: $315,714. Filed Feb. 18.

Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Seller: Edward Rydell, et al, Wappingers Falls. Property: 25 Circle Drive, Hyde Park 12538. Amount: $139,000. Filed Feb. 17.

Fire Tower Road LLC, Bloomingburg. Seller: Brynn Collier Helms, Montgomery. Property: in Crawford. Amount: $60,000. Filed Dec. 19.

Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Seller: Samuel E. De Graff Jr., Kingston. Property: 48 Third Ave., Kingston 12401. Amount: $149,472. Filed Feb. 13.

GBLBCR LLC, Rhinebeck. Seller: B.B.D. Properties LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $820,000. Filed Feb. 17.

NRZ Pass-Through Trust IV. Seller: Tina Krom, Poughkeepsie. Property: 12 Hillcrest Terrace, Staatsburg 12580. Amount: $216,500. Filed Feb. 18.

Hickory Ridge Farm LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Robert William Plass, et al, Midlothian, Va. Property: in Pleasant Valley and LaGrange. Amount: $990,000. Filed Feb. 19.

OWB REO LLC, Pasadena, Calif. Seller: John Swift, Goshen. Property: 8 Coleman St., Port Jervis 12771. Amount: $63,750. Filed Feb. 20.

Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Peter G. Botti, Goshen. Property: in Washingtonville. Amount: $236,975. Filed Feb. 19. J and M Home Building Systems Inc., Hopewell Junction. Seller: Werner Thiessen, Buckingham, Pa. Property: Fishkill Hook Road, Lot 3, East Fishkill 12524. Amount: $125,000. Filed Feb. 18. J and M Home Building Systems Inc., Hopewell Junction. Seller: Werner Thiessen, Buckingham, Pa. Property: Fishkill Hook Road, Lot 4, East Fishkill 12524. Amount: $125,000. Filed Feb. 18. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Seller: Maura Barrett, Poughkeepsie. Property: 700 Route 292, Pawling 12531. Amount: $159,500. Filed Feb. 13.

P.E.D. Family Holdings LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Raja Qaqish, Poughkeepsie. Property: 21 Lexington Ave., Poughkeepsie. Amount: $85,000. Filed Feb. 11. Page Five LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Sylvia Pines, Bronx. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $20,000. Filed Feb. 18. Retained Realty Inc., New York City. Seller: Leslie A. Baum, Walden. Property: 216 Whalesback Road, Red Hook. Amount: $124,000. Filed Feb. 17. Shawmut Purchase LLC, White Plains. Seller: Bendora Realty Company LLC, Boca Raton, Fla. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $540,000. Filed Feb. 18. Sullivan Values LLC, Monticello. Seller: Fannie Mae. Property: 29 Concord St., Newburgh 12550. Amount: $42,000. Filed Dec. 19.

Laroe Ridge Developers LLC, Highland Mills. Seller: John Sorrentino, Monroe. Property: in Chester. Amount: $385,000. Filed Dec. 18.

The Bank of New York Mellon. Seller: Barbara A. Reynolds, Maybrook. Property: 544 Saracino Drive, Maybrook 12543. Amount: $139,892. Filed Feb. 23.

LSJK LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Kathleen Lockwood, Millerton. Property: 32 Chestnut St., Poughkeepsie 12601. Amount: $165,000. Filed Feb. 13.

U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Kevin P. Barry, Poughkeepsie. Property: 4 Albert Road, Poughkeepsie 12603. Amount: $377,500. Filed Feb. 17.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Beth A. Goodwin. Property: 29 Poconoe Road, East Fishkill. Amount: $334,500. Filed Feb. 13.

Master Alternative Loan Trust 2004-13Mortgage PassThrough Certiﬁcates. Seller: Donald Cappillino, Pawling. Property: 15 Apple Tree Drive, Hyde Park 12538. Amount: $213,500. Filed Feb. 17.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Elizabeth Cassidy, Warwick. Property: 56 Glass St., Port Jervis 12771. Amount: $293,695. Filed Feb. 20.

Mid-Hudson Development Corp., Poughquag. Seller: Cindy L. Miller, et al. Property: in East Fishkill. Amount: $40,000. Filed Feb. 17. Miranda Capital Properties LLC, Queens Village. Seller: Robert Rino, Suffern. Property: 2113 Route 17, Harriman 10926. Amount: $150,000. Filed Feb. 20.

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U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Kevin P. Barry, Poughkeepsie. Property: 4 Albert Road, Poughkeepsie 12603. Amount: $377,500. Filed Feb. 17. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: William F. Bogle Jr., Poughkeepsie. Property: 121 Talmadge St., Poughkeepsie 12601. Amount: $288,000. Filed Feb. 13. Uniﬁed Door and Hardware Group DE LLC Series 5, Pennsauken, N.J. Seller: Cicoria Enterprises Inc., Gilbert, Ariz. Property: 35 Van Wyck Lane, East Fishkill. Amount: $405,000. Filed Feb. 11.

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FACTS & FIGURES Wegetby LLC, Garden City. Seller: Douglas P. Gerrity, et al, Poughquag. Property: in Amenia. Amount: $158,000. Filed Feb. 13. Wegetby LLC, Union Vale. Seller: Daniel Calabrese, et al, LaGrangeville. Property: 51 Mechanic St., Amenia 12501. Amount: $168,000. Filed Feb. 20. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Alan L. Joseph, Goshen. Property: 4 Laviclin Lane, Cuddebackville 12729. Amount: $168,000. Filed Dec. 18. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Alan L. Joseph, Goshen. Property: 604 S. Plank Road, Johnson 10933. Amount: $202,085. Filed Feb. 23. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Seller: Dawn M. Parker, Marlboro. Property: 330 Old Post Road, Marlboro 12542. Amount: $198,840. Filed Feb. 18.

Oldtyme Woodworks Plus Inc., Highland. $227 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 13. Penny Lane Trading Company of NY Inc., Marlboro. $246 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 13. Rhinebeck Brewing Company Inc., Hurley. $869 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 13. Stockade Graphics, Kingston. $1,520 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 13. Swift Construction of Ulster County Inc., Saugerties. $532 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 13.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society. Seller: Ellen M. Hogan, Poughkeepsie. Property: in East Fishkill. Amount: $365,000. Filed Feb. 20.

Syedny79 Inc., Kingston. $3,489 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 13.

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T-Lev Inc., Kingston. $537 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 13.

A and B Painting, Kingston. $1,052 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 13. AHNH LLC, d.b.a. Julie Blair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lake Katrine. $1,907 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 13. Amplestuﬀ, Woodstock. $2,012 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 13. Benji’s Pizzeria and Restaurant, Milton. $2,000 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 13. D.B.J. Enterprises Inc., d.b.a. Hobo Deli, Kingston. $2,584 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 13. Gaby’s Café Corp., d.b.a. Gaby’s Café, Ellenville. $102 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 13. Model Optics Inc., Woodstock. $1,052 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 13.

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Tacorama, Kingston. $3,489 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 13. Tantillo’s Garage Inc., New Paltz. $3,646 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 13.

LIS PENDENS The following ﬁlings indicated a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may aﬀect the title to the property listed. Aldana, Jose, et al. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $105,000 affecting property located at 129A Monhagen Ave., Middletown 10940. Filed Aug. 14. Alfonso, Edward, et al. Filed by First Horizon Home Loan Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $320,000 affecting property located at 63 Fawn Hill Road, Tuxedo Park 10987. Filed Aug. 15. Alsmadi, Yassen A., et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 10 Oak St., Chester 10918. Filed Aug. 13.

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American Home Mortgage Acceptance Inc., et al. Filed by Andrew J. Homar, et al. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 102 Purgatory Road, Campbell Hall. Filed Aug. 21. Arias, Fredy, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $225,000 affecting property located at 1280 Union Ave., Newburgh 12550. Filed Aug. 11. Barile, David J., et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $191,000 affecting property located at 321 Burroughs Lane, New Windsor 12553. Filed Aug. 14. Bernhardt, James E., et al. Filed by CitiMortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $240,000 affecting property located at 87 Lower Reservoir, Goshen. Filed Aug. 8. Bracken, James, et al. Filed by Fifth Third Mortgage Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $253,116 affecting property located at 190 Grahamtown Road, Middletown 10940. Filed Aug. 13. Brady, Harry R., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $128,000 affecting property located at 11 Harrison St., Wallkill. Filed Aug. 12. Bruzzese, John D., et al. Filed by CitiMortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $168,000 affecting property located at 92 Restdale Road, Chester. Filed Aug. 18. Butler, John J. Jr., et al. Filed by Residential Funding Real Estate Holdings LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $141,000 affecting property located at 78 Bergen Ave., Walden 12586. Filed Aug. 15. Canal Street Ellenville LLC, et al. Filed by Jeff Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $134,250 affecting property located in Ellenville. Filed Feb. 18. Cantwell, Margaret G., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $396,000 affecting property located at 186 White Pond Road, East Fishkill 12582. Filed Feb. 16. Cestaro, John, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $100,000 affecting property located at 189 Robinson Ave., Newburgh 12550. Filed Aug. 20.

Chacha, Jorge, et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 739 Route 42, Sparrow Bush 12780. Filed Aug. 20.

Cyr, Danny, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 3 Dianne Drive, Kerhonkson 12446. Filed Feb. 18.

Gil, Teresa D., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 698 Goshen Turnpike, Circleville 10919. Filed Aug. 18.

Cherry, Carmen, et al. Filed by Homebridge Financial Services Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $151,210 affecting property located at 41 Center St., Walden 12586. Filed Aug. 14.

Degan, Katharine G., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $330,400 affecting property located at 63 South St., Goshen 10924. Filed Aug. 13.

Green, Abbey, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $295,200 affecting property located at 188 Huguenot St., New Paltz 12561. Filed Feb. 13.

Cisse, Abdou B., et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $130,200 affecting property located at 84 Clinton Ave., Kingston 12401. Filed Feb. 17.

Doherty, Kevin J., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $225,000 affecting property located at 20 Barr Lane, Monroe 10950. Filed Aug. 21.

Greenfeld, Joel, et al. Filed by Freedom Mortgage Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $114,806 affecting property located at 5 Sasev Court, Unit 102, Monroe 10950. Filed Aug. 14.

Collado, James, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $288,183 affecting property located at 20 Plum Court, Highland Mills 10930. Filed Aug. 21.

Douard, Reuben Jr., et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $292,000 affecting property located at 66 Pewter Circle, Chester 10918. Filed Aug. 13.

Guarno, Ronald D., et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $193,000 affecting property located at 7 Lee Ave., Monroe 10950. Filed Aug. 13.

Collins, Matthew, et al. Filed by 21st Mortgage Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $176,600 affecting property located at 52 Albany Ave., Walden 12586. Filed Aug. 8.

Dravenieks, Vairis, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $268,850 affecting property located at 13 Leewood Drive, Wallkill 10941. Filed Aug. 19.

Conte, Jennifer, et al. Filed by Weichert Financial Services. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 3640 Route 94, Chester 10918. Filed Aug. 14. Cornell, Paul Anthony, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $153,600 affecting property located at 684 Ohayo Mountain Road, Glenford 12433. Filed Feb. 18. Crawford, Sedgwick, et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $201,000 affecting property located at 147 All Angels Hill Road, Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed Feb. 17. Cruz, David, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $286,222 affecting property located at 7 Billy Ave., Washingtonville 10992. Filed Aug. 20. Cunney, Michael H., et al. Filed by Santander Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $359,000 affecting property located at 85 Moffat Road, Blooming Grove 10992. Filed Aug. 20.

Dudzik, John J., et al. Filed by PNC Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $185,253 affecting property located at 27 Overlook Place, Newburgh 12550. Filed Aug. 14.

Hadden, Wendy, et al. Filed by Ventures Trust 2013-I. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $221,331 affecting property located at 25 Fleetwood Drive, Newburgh 12550. Filed Aug. 11. Homes, Donna, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $561,000 affecting property located at 13 Sawyers Peak Drive, Goshen 1924. Filed Aug. 14.

Duprat, George J., et al. Filed by PHH Mortgage Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $192,000 affecting property located at 25 Hill’s Terrace, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Feb. 13.

Huggins, Alexis, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $252,000 affecting property located at 39 Cliff Road, Greenwood Lake 10925. Filed Aug. 14.

Fone, Christopher, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 236 Country Club Drive, Florida 10921. Filed Aug. 11.

Hull-Cunniﬀ, Anisa, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $182,197 affecting property located at 105 Meadow Court, Woodstock 12498. Filed Feb. 18.

Fotiadis, George, et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 27 Jay St., New Windsor 12553. Filed Aug. 13.

Isgro, Louis J., et al. Filed by Christiana Trust. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 102 W. Bridge St., Saugerties 12477. Filed Feb. 17.

Fueller, Jerilyn, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $226,000 affecting property located at 62 Marian Court, Warwick 10990. Filed Aug. 21. Gibson, James E., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $145,000 affecting property located at 44 Tanager Road, Unit 4406, Monroe 10950. Filed Aug. 11.

Jackson, Anmorine, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $384,768 affecting property located at 46 Dubois St., Pine Bush 12566. Filed Aug. 15. Jones, Hope, et al. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $191,987 affecting property located at 79 Fowler Ave., Newburgh 12550. Filed Aug. 12.

FACTS & FIGURES Jordan, Erica D., et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 5 Greenway Terrace, Middletown 10941. Filed Aug. 18. Juers, Karen M., et al. Filed by Champion Mortgage Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $345,000 affecting property located at 76 and 78 Prospect Ave., Goshen 10924. Filed Aug. 14. Kirschner, Larry, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $208,000 affecting property located at 611 Sandhill Road, Gardiner 12525. Filed Feb. 19. Koenig, Warner, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $225,000 affecting property located at 323 Robbins Road, Otisville 10963. Filed Aug. 8. Kopczuk, Roman, et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $308,000 affecting property located at 53 W. Ridge Road, Warwick 10990. Filed Aug. 20. Krauss, Anthony, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $302,709 affecting property located at 41 Lower Byrdcliffe Road, Woodstock 12498. Filed Feb. 18. Landau, Joseph, et al. Filed by Chase Home Finance LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $189,000 affecting property located at 8 Lexington Hill, Unit 3, Harriman 10950. Filed Aug. 11. Landau, Joseph, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 21 Lexington Hill, No. 4, Harriman 10950. Filed Aug. 8. Langridge, Connie C., et al. Filed by PHH Mortgage Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $198,750 affecting property located at 44 Woods Road, Tivoli 12583. Filed Feb. 17. Langston, Kelly S., et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $231,707 affecting property located at 65 Church St., Wallkill 12589. Filed Feb. 19.

Larson-McLean, Julie, et al. Filed by CitiMortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 8 Sandburg Court, Middletown 10941. Filed Aug. 18.

McNamara, William J., et al. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $154,163 affecting property located at 96 Ball St., Port Jervis 12771. Filed Aug. 18.

Pratt, Burton J., et al. Filed by Financial Freedom Acquisition LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $255,000 affecting property located at 20 Tanager Road, Unit 2003, Monroe 10950. Filed Aug. 15.

Tretin, Patricia D., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $294,591 affecting property located at 229 Sunset Terrace, Monroe 10950. Filed Aug. 8.

Lauria, Lisa, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $159,500 affecting property located at 716 Neighborhood Road, Lake Katrine 12449. Filed Feb. 19.

Mellan, Donna, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $188,000 affecting property located at 1302 Whispering Hills, Chester 10918. Filed Aug. 8.

Rucano, Michael, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $175,437 affecting property located at 206 Old State Road, Highland Falls 10928. Filed Aug. 8.

Tuttle, Paul A., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $110,250 affecting property located at 48 Sheraton Drive, Poughkeepsie 12601. Filed Feb. 18.

Leonardo, Clara, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $177,600 affecting property located at 49 Prince St., Middletown. Filed Aug. 12.

Misla, Julisa, et al. Filed by Saxon Mortgage Services Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $228,000 affecting property located at 111 Linden Ave., Middletown. Filed Aug. 14.

Rutkowski, Joseph, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $356,250 affecting property located at 44 Delmar Hill Road, New Hampton 10958. Filed Aug. 11.

Unknown heirs at law of David Longendyke and William Keener, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $280,000 affecting property located at 1699 Route 28A, West Hurley 12491. Filed Feb. 17.

Morales, Sonia, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $212,000 affecting property located at 3902 Whispering Hills Drive, Chester. Filed Aug. 12.

Schiele, William J., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $229,500 affecting property located at 531 Lower Road, Minisink 10998. Filed Aug. 8.

Mueller, Brett T., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $228,917 affecting property located at 10 Brett Place, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Feb. 17.

Sherman, Dorothy, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $124,500 affecting property located in New Windsor. Filed Aug. 13.

Ogden, Gary W., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $239,000 affecting property located at 62 Bergen Circle, Slate Hill 10973. Filed Aug. 19.

Steck, Gregory T., et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $344,000 affecting property located at 73 Martin Road, Hopewell Junction 12533. Filed Feb. 17.

Lewoc, Anthony M., et al. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $192,500 affecting property located at 10 Fawn Road, Saugerties 12477. Filed Feb. 13. Lopez, Robert P., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $603,200 affecting property located at 139 Country Club Road, Hopewell Junction 12533. Filed Feb. 16. Lucato, Gary, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $196,000 affecting property located at 11 Jenkins Lane, Highland 12528. Filed Feb. 18. Martinez, Rey D., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $403,750 affecting property located at 1881/1883 Route 300, Newburgh 12550. Filed Aug. 18. May, Kathleen N., individually and as surviving spouse of Edward J. May, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $260,000 affecting property located at 10 Hamlet Court, Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed Feb. 16. McCarthy, Ralph, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $190,950 affecting property located at 1301 Union Ave., Newburgh 12550. Filed Aug. 13. McManus, Dawn M., et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 3 Alden Road, Monroe 10950. Filed Aug. 13.

Oldaker, Richard A., et al. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $138,750 affecting property located at 223 Downs St., Kingston 12401. Filed Feb. 13. Orr, Karyn, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $232,000 affecting property located at 1521 Highway 17A, Warwick 10990. Filed Aug. 8.

Strong, John A., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $121,954 affecting property located at 54 Sloane Road, Newburgh 12550. Filed Aug. 18. Terkeltaub, Martin, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $400,000 affecting property located at 439 Route 105, Monroe 10950. Filed Aug. 13.

Pedersen, Warren E., et al. Filed by BAC Home Loans Servicing LP. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 1004 Summit Woods, New Windsor 12553. Filed Aug. 19.

The estate of Steven Kovelkoski, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $143,500 affecting property located at 22 Oak St., Montgomery 12586. Filed Aug. 20.

Perdomo, Gustavo D., et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $299,950 affecting property located at 54 Lower Road, Westtown 10998. Filed Aug. 11.

Thompson, Tommy, et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $202,000 affecting property located at 1825 Route 302, Circleville 10919. Filed Aug. 18.

Pierre, Ghislaine, et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $211,850 affecting property located at 68 Chaucer Court, Middletown 10941. Filed Aug. 14.

Trefethen, Cory M., et al. Filed by Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $187,475 affecting property located at 369 Rock Cut Road, Walden 12586. Filed Aug. 13.

Unknown heirs of the estate of Frederick F. Moran, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $285,000 affecting property located at 117 Main St., Cornwall-on-Hudson 12518. Filed Aug. 19. Unknown heirs of the estate of Michael John Regan, et al. Filed by Caliber Home Loans Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $170,000 affecting property located at 1 Roaring Brook Road, Mountainville 10953. Filed Aug. 14. Unknown heirs of the estate of William Guilbault, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $327,000 affecting property located at 1 View Place, Highland 12528. Filed Feb. 19. Unknown heirs to the estate of Richard Kornak, et al. Filed by GMAC Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $301,355 affecting property located at 20 Dogwood Drive, Middletown 10940. Filed Aug. 12. Walker, Jennifer E., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $339,142 affecting property located at 15 Greenwood Drive, Beacon. Filed Feb. 18. Weeden, Thomas, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $199,143 affecting property located at 607 Tower Ave., Maybrook 12543. Filed Aug. 8. Weisman, Jeﬀrey A., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $243,000 affecting property located at 52 Blaha Lane, Bloomingburg 12721. Filed Aug. 8.

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Whelan, James, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $108,000 affecting property located at 14 Maple St., Newburgh 12550. Filed Aug. 19. Williams, Kirk, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $225,000 affecting property located at 394 Riley Road, New Windsor 12553. Filed Aug. 12. Williams, Reginald, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $280,000 affecting property located at 4 Highview Court, Highland Mills 10930. Filed Aug. 20. Wilson, Luther, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $253,326 affecting property located at 26 Victoria Drive, Newburgh 12550. Filed Aug. 21. Zinman, Melissa H., et al. Filed by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $170,940 affecting property located at 6 Sparrow Lane, Poughkeepsie 12601. Filed Feb. 18.

MECHANIC’S LIENS 3312 Group LLC, as owner. $3,930 as claimed by Lee Zoldan Inc., Middletown. Property: 100 Pike St., Port Jervis. Filed Feb. 18.

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

Partnerships Heaven and Earth, 53 Parkwood Blvd., Poughkeepsie 12603, c/o Jovaun Buchanan and Kareem McFadden. Filed July 16. IGH II, 1806 Pondview Loop, Wappingers Falls 12590, c/o Elizabeth Paulo and Theresa Boreu. Filed July 21. Javern, 29 Shamrock Hills Drive, Wappingers Falls 12590, c/o Zain Qayyum, Aaqib Majeed, and Anthony Novielli. Filed July 22. Rocky Strong, 6 Beas Lane, Hyde Park 12538, c/o Samara Kelly and Jenifer Rock. Filed July 23. The Cooper-Finn Gallery, 24 Front St., Millbrook 12595, c/o Judy T. Malstrom and Laurie A. Clark. Filed July 23.

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FACTS & FIGURES The Levin Brothers, 41 Johnson Ave., Kingston 12401, c/o Anthony F. Levin and Peter J. Levin. Filed Feb. 19.

Sole Proprietorships Action News Service, 43 Tor Road, Wappingers Falls 12590, c/o Jeffrey Crianza. Filed July 25.

CKT Services, 698 Manorville Road, Saugerties 12477, c/o Craig S. Kennedy. Filed Feb. 13.

Imagine Woodstock Realty, 70 Tinker St., Woodstock 12498, c/o Michael T. Young. Filed Feb. 13.

Magosa Media, 67 Old Albany Post Road, no. 6, Rhinebeck 12572, c/o Kacey L. Lucas. Filed July 23.

No Problem Tree Service, 27 Simmons St., Millerton 12546, c/o Anthony Sarvis. Filed July 14.

The Blank Slate, 53 Market St., Suite 105, Poughkeepsie 12601, c/o Elva S. Cruz. Filed July 18.

Crystal Seamless Gutters, 40 Leo Lane, Poughquag 12570, c/o Joshua Thomas Holmes. Filed July 16.

J. Scott Butler FFL, 174 Guski Road, Red Hook 12571, c/o J. Scott Butler. Filed July 21.

Maysoun’s Unisex Hair Salon, 1560 Route 9, Wappingers Falls 12590, c/o Maysoun Nesheiwat. Filed July 21.

Nugent Productions, 219 Grand View Terrace, Hurley 12443, c/o Vincent W. Nugent. Filed Feb. 17.

The Law Oﬃce of David Casanova, 621 Route 52, Beacon 12508, c/o David Joseph Casanova. Filed July 18.

Oblak Marketing and Consulting, 25 Surrey Lane, Apt. D, Wappingers Falls 12590, c/o Jolynn Oblak. Filed July 23.

Timely Service, Timberline Trail, Pawling 12564, c/o Raymond Bisanzo. Filed July 21.

Olive Branch Equestrian Services, 4 Uphill Drive, Olivebridge 12461, c/o Corinne S. Tracey. Filed Feb. 13.

True Skin Holistic Wellness, 83 Church St., Poughquag 12570, c/o April K. Piperski-Rabasco. Filed July 17.

MJA Plumbing and Heating and Air Conditioning, 54 Poplar Ave., Pine Plains 12567, c/o Michael J. Amelio. Filed July 17.

RJM Trucking Co., 316 Freetown Highway, Wallkill 12589, c/o Robert John Maciocia. Filed Feb. 17.

Valley Heirloom Seeds, 10 Devoe Drive, Marlboro 12542, c/o Randell R. Greiner. Filed Feb. 13.

Moon’s Gold Apiary, 26 Richard Road, Hyde Park 12538, c/o Brian D. Moon. Filed July 23.

Sketchbook Marketing, 3239 Route 82, Verbank 12585, c/o Alexa Santucci. Filed July 21.

Where They At Wednesday, 47 Spy Glass Hill, Hopewell Junction 12533, c/o Ronald E. Hutchison. Filed July 15.

New Paltz Men’s Basketball League, 40 Walnut Grove, New Paltz 12561, c/o Stephen R. Stewart. Filed Feb. 18.

Son Long Gung Fu, 98 Bakertown Road, Accord 12404, c/o Dylan Ward Case. Filed Feb. 19.

Dirty Boy Soaps, 38 College Ave., Apt. C, Poughkeepsie 12603, c/o Kurt Tallardy Jr. Filed July 21.

Judy Gaidies Hair Design, 197a Boices Lane, Kingston 12401, c/o Judith M. Gaidies. Filed Feb. 17.

Fashion Fridge, 49 Greenkill Ave., Apt. 3, Kingston 12401, c/o Raphael D. Rose. Filed Feb. 17.

Karen McBride MA CCCSLP Speech-Language Pathologist, 4 Dykeman St., Pawling 12564, c/o Karen McBride. Filed July 25.

Aztec Masonry and Landscaping, 70 N. Hamilton, Poughkeepsie 12601, c/o Carlos Aguilar. Filed July 21.

Floryan Design Build, 217 Smith Road, Pleasant Valley 12569, c/o Michael T. Floryan. Filed July 21.

Kelly Lynn Alexander, LMT, 17 Cardinal Road, Hyde Park 12538, c/o Kelly L. Alexander. Filed July 22.

Bubba’s List, 47 Spy Glass Hill, Hopewell Junction 12533, c/o Ronald E. Hutchison. Filed July 15.

Genie Shopper, 87 Somerset Road, Hopewell Junction 12533, c/o Theodore Seyena-Susu. Filed July 25.

Kiersted Enterprise, 151 Pine Bush Road, Stone Ridge 12484, c/o David S. Kiersted. Filed Feb. 19.

Chraveler Web Development, 98 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie 12603, c/o Colin M. Riley. Filed July 18.

Grayhawk Building Specialist, 3238 B Route 9G, Rhinebeck 12572, c/o Jack N. Voss. Filed July 22.

Ajlaun Motors, 68 Violet Ave., Poughkeepsie 12601, c/o Ehab Monem Owies. Filed July 21.

Laidiecloth, 29 Surrey Lane, Apt. E, Wappingers Falls 12590, c/o Jasmine Terry. Filed July 24. Lana Privitera, 166 Mandell Road, Pine Bush 12566, c/o Maria Luz Privitera. Filed Feb. 19.

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Mills Vinyl, 11 Hummingbird Way, Staatsburg 12580, c/o Clinton J. Mills. Filed July 24. Mindful Yoga Shala, 7 Mill St, Apt. 2D, Wappingers Falls 12590, c/o Elizabeth Torres. Filed July 24.

With Seeds of Intention, 1 Tallardy Place, Poughkeepsie 12603, c/o Marita A. Orr. Filed July 23.

LEGAL NOTICES MEDITERRANEO (WP) LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/22/2014. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Gilbride, Tusa, Last & Spellane LLC, 31 Brookside Drive, Greenwich, CT 06830. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59790 KURTZ LEGAL NURSE CONSULTING, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/09/2015. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 4 Sage Terrace , Scarsdale, NY 10583. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59791 365 BERGEN LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/07/2015. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 41 Euclid Ave, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706. Reg Agent: Warren Godridge, 41 Euclid Ave, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose #59792 Notice of Formation of 39 F L, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with Sectíy of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/22/14. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Bartels & Feureisen, LLP, 1025 Westchester Ave., Suite 402, White Plains, N.Y. 10604. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59793 Notice of formation of SHULER ADVISORY, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with the Sectíy of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/12/15. Office in Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 33 Cohawney Rd Scarsdale, NY 10583. Purpose: Any lawful purpose #59795 Notice of Formation of New Byte Tech, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 01/19/15. 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, 108 Murray Avenue, Yonkers., NY 10704. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59796 YESTADT ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN PLLC, a Prof. LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/13/2015. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 17 North Chatsworth Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538. Purpose: To Practice The Profession Of Architecture. #59797 Notice of Formation of Infinite Gastronomy, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/06/14. Office Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave., Ste. 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59798 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 3314 Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/25/14. Office location: WESTCHESTER County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her and The principal business address of the LLC is: 70 Virginia Road, Suite 21F, White Plains, NY 10603 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #59799

CHERNIN LAW, PLLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 1/13/15. Office in Westchester Co. SSNY designated agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail process to: Chernin Law, PLLC, 3 Premium Point, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Purpose: Law #59800 Notice of Formation of DONI D’ITALIA, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 01/07/2015. 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, 64 Hudson Point Ln, Ossining, NY 10562. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #59801 Notice of Formation of Graystone Products LLC, Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/20/15. 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, 15 Reynal Rd, White Plns, NY 10605. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59802 HARBOUR POINT MANAGEMENT, LLC, Authority filed with the SSNY on 12/26/2014. Office loc: Westchester County. LLC formed in DE on 09/09/2014. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O Bret Bowerman 154 Beach Ave., Larchmont, NY 10538. Address required to be maintained in DE: CSC, 2711 Centerville Rd., Ste 400 Wilmington DE 19808. Cert of Formation filed with DE Div. of Corps, 401 Federal St., Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59804 Notice of Formation of The Twisted Branch, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/14/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to C/O The Twisted Branch LLC, 8 Cedarwood Rd, White Plains, NY 10605. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #59808 Notice of Formation of Spark Apps, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/2/15. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of Spark Apps, LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59809 R&J Lunch Services, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State on 12/26/14. 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: 18 Rivers Edge Drive #308, Tarrytown, NY 10591 (the LLCís primary business location). LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. #59810 KAILING S. WU DDS, PLLC, a Prof. LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/22/2015. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 75 North Central Ave., Elmsford, NY 10523. Purpose: To practice the profession of Dentistry #59811 OLIVER COURT APARTMENTS, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/09/2014. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1900 Hunterbrook Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Reg Agent: Carmela Milio, 1900 Hunterbrook Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59812

HENNIGAN HOMES LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/23/2014. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Janine Hennigan, 406 Midland Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59815

EAST COAST DENTWERKS LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 1/22/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, P.O. Box 508, Port Chester, NY 10573. General Purposes. #59825

RIVA RUN CAPITAL LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/23/2015. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 555 Pleasantville Rd., Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59816

Notice of Formation of Smart Power Solutions, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/28/2014. 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: Smart Power Solutions, LLC, 15 Beverly Lane, Peekskill, NY 10566. (LLCís principal business location). Purpose: Any lawful business activity. #59826

Notice of Formation of OurHindsight, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/16/14. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 16 Rockledge Ave., Suite 3N2, Ossining, NY 10562. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #59817 Notice of Formation of Austin Consulting LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/2/15. 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, 2322 Field St. Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #59818 Name of Limited Liability Company (LLC): Valkor Group, LLC. Date of filing Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State (SSNY) 08/14/14. The LLC is located in Westchester County. United States Corporation Agents, Inc. (ìUSCAî) has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which USCA shall mail a copy of any process against it served is to the principal business location at c/o 7014 13th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose of business of LLC is the distribution of golf apparel and equipment. #59819 LAKBIR DESIGN LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/29/2015. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 356 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Reg Agent: Lakhbir Kaur Mahajan, 356 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59820 Notice of Application for Authority to Do Business in New York of Hudson Communications, LLC (ìLLCî). Application for Authority filed with the Secretary of State (ìSSNYî) 12/9/14. The LLC formed in Connecticut (ìCTî) on 8/19/13. Office location is Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of such process to the LLC, 16 Rockledge Avenue, Suite 3N2, Ossining, NY 10562. Office Address in CT is 11 Gelston Road, Sherman, CT 06784. Copies of Articles of Organization of LLC are on file and may be obtained from the Secretary of State of CT, PO Box 150470, Hartford, CT 06115-0470. Purpose of business of LLC is any lawful act or activity. #59821 NOTICE OF FORMATION of Turnquist Design Build, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/29/2015. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 36 Overlook Rd., Ossining, NY 10562. Purpose: any lawful activity.” #59823 NOTICE OF FORMATION of CLB3 Systems, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/26/2015. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 19 Ramapo Rd., Ossining, NY 10562. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59824

Notice of Formation of Golden Apple Childcare, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 01/15/15. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Lester Rodriques, 814 Hall St., Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59827 BONUS HR CONSULTING, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/09/2015. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Glenn Courounis, 107 Hilltop Rd., Ardsley, NY 10502. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59828 Notice of Formation of 5th Element Ventures, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/24/14. 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, 126 Lord Kitchener Road, New Rochelle, New York 10804. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59829 Notice of Formation of 42 Square Solutions, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/5/14. 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, 126 Lord Kitchener Road, New Rochelle, New York 10804. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59830 Notice of Limited Liability Company (LLC): The S&J Project, LLC. Art of Org filed with SSNY on 1/21/15.The LLC office is located in Westchester County. United States Corporation Agents has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. United States Corporation Agents shall mail a copy of process to the LLC at P.O. Box 376, Chappaqua, NY 10514. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59831 FOR GOODNESS CAKES NY, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 1/27/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Christina Ann Alleva, 630 Gramatan Ave., Apt. 3T, Mt. Vernon, NY 10552. Latest date to dissolve: 12/31/2065. General Purposes. #59832 BRIGHTON ELECTRIC, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 1/23/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to James J. Tierney, 1724 Central St., Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. General Purposes. #59833

Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: NYC Americana Concierge LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/20/2015. NY office location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is 32205 Town Green Drive Elmsford NY 10523. Purpose of the LLC is to provide a excellent concierge service. #59834 722 COMMERCE, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/17/2014. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 722 Commerce St., Thronwood, NY 10594. Reg Agent: Pellegrino & Company, 22 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY 10532. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59835 ANTHONY BULFAMANTE EQUITIES III LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/10/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 68 Marion Dr., New Rochelle, NY 10804. General Purposes. #59836 Notice is hereby given that a Hotel Liquor license, #1283107 has been applied for by Yonkers LW Lease Co LLC & Lodgeworks Partners LP to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in a Hotel. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 7000 Mall Walk Yonkers, NY 10704. #59837 Notice of Formation of Dowe Partners LLC. Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/20/14. 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, 42 Forest Lane, Bronxville,NY 10708. Purpose: Any lawful purpose #59838 Notice of Formation: Williamson and Young LLC. Art. of Org. filed with SSNY 1/22/15. Offc Loc Westchester Cnty. SSNY design as agent of LLC upon who process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 39 Quaker Hill Dr Croton on Hudson, NY 10520 Purpose: any lawful purpose #59839 Notice of Formation of RIVERTOWNS STAGING LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/19/14. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o THE LLC, 55 Walgrove Ave., Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522. Purpose: all lawful activities. #59840 Notice of Formation of BLUESTONE 53, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/16/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o THE LLC, 12 Water St., #204, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: all lawful activities. #59841 Notice of Formation of GERALD H. HYMAN, DMD, PLLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/5/14. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o THE LLC, 242 Robert Dr., New Rochelle, NY 10804. Purpose: to engage in the practice of dentistry. #59842 Notice of Formation of 3225 EAST TREMONT ASSOCIATES, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/22/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o THE LLC, 12 Water St., #204, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: all lawful activities. #59843

Notice of Formation of PROTEALAB LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 12/3/14. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o THE LLC, 85 Brevoort Ln., Rye, NY 10580. Purpose: all lawful activities. #59844

Pop & Bessieís, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Secy. Of State (SSNY) 11/17/14. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 80 Guion Place, Apt. 9Y, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Purpose: Any lawful acts or activities. #59855

Notice of Formation of STELLAR SOLUTIONS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/13/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o THE LLC, 66 Miller Ave., Tarrytown, NY 10591. Purpose: all lawful activities. #59845

Notice of Formation of Empire Drafting LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 02/18/15. 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, 740 Gramatan Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10552. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59856

Notice of Formation of 323 EAST 53RD HOLDING, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/16/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o THE LLC, 12 Water St., #204, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: all lawful activities #59846

Notice of Formation of Karen D. Kipnes, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State (SSNY) on 12/15/14. 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, 33 Rock Shelter Road, Waccabuc, NY 10597. Purpose: any lawful purpose #59857

Notice of Formation of 323 EAST 53RD ASSOCIATES, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/16/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process against may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o THE LLC, 12 Water St., #204, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: all lawful activities. #59847 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). OLIVER ENTERPRIZE, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/09/15. 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: OLIVER ENTERPRIZE, PO BOX 435, Yonkers, New York 10703, principal business location of the LLC. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #59848 Notice of formation of MOUNT KISCO PRODUCTS LLC . Art. Of Org. filed with the Sectíy of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/23/15. Office in Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 185 McLain Street Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Purpose: Any lawful purpose #59849 PB VENTURES LLC, a domestic LLC, by way of conversion from a general partnership f/k/a PB Investments filed with the SSNY on 1/28/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Cary Potkin, 13 Rolling Hills Ln., Harrison, NY 10528. General Purposes. #59851 SAIMS LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/15/2015. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 20 Winterberry Ln., Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose #59852 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF VIA WILLOW, LLC Arts. of Org. filed w/ Secy of State of NY on 02/12/15, Office loc: Westchester Cty, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 460 North Main St, Port Chester, NY 10573. Purpose: Any lawful activity. #59853 Notice is hereby given that a restaurant wine license, #TBA has been applied for by 583 Restaurant Corp to sell beer and wine at retail in an on premises establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 583 Main Street New Rochelle, NY 10801. #59854

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THE ANNUAL RETURN OF THE ROTH FUND for the year ended December 31, 2014 is available at its principal office located at Peretz, Resnick, Mitgang & Marcus, LLP, 303 South Broadway, Suite 105, Tarrytown, NY 10591 for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days hereof. Principal of the Fund is Jeanny Roth. #59858 Notice of Formation of Katonah Consulting, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on Jan. 20, 2015 Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 37 Cedar Road East, Katonah, NY 10536. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59860 BOATING TIMES NEW YORK, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/6/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 5 Hilltop Dr., Cortland Manor, NY 10567. General Purposes. #59861 Notice is hereby given that an on-premise license, #TBA has been applied for by First to Third Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Smokehouse to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in an on premises establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 606 North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10801. #59862 Notice is hereby given that an Application for an On-Premises Liquor License Serial No. Pending has been applied for by the undersigned in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 162 Main Street, Nyack, NY 10960, Rockland County; /s/ JMG CULINARY CONCEPTS LLC d/b/a Communal Kitchen. Ad # 59863

Notice of Formation A. Caryl Ave LLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY 1/14/15. Off. Loc.: Westchester Cnty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o the LLC, 301 McLean Ave., Ste. 2B, Yonkers, NY 10705. Purpose: all lawful activities. Ad# 59803

Notice of Formation of TarryTel, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 02/23/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 28 W Elizabeth St, Tarrytown, New York 10591. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. Ad # 59859

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LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT, WESTCHESTER COUNTY ---------------------------------------------------------------X In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens by Proceeding In Rem pursuant to Article

PETITION AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

Eleven of the Real Property Tax Law by the City of New Rochelle

Index No. 3178/14

---------------------------------------------------------------X Redemption Date: April 2, 2015 The above-captioned proceeding is hereby commenced to enforce the payment of delinquent taxes or other lawful charges which have accumulated and become liens against certain property. The parcels to which this proceeding applies are identified on Schedule A of this Petition, which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof. This document serves both as a Petition of Foreclosure and a Notice of Foreclosure for purposes of this proceeding. Effect of filing: All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in this petition are hereby notified that the filing of this petition constitutes the commencement by the Tax District of a proceeding in the court specified in the caption above to foreclose each of the tax liens therein described by a foreclosure proceeding in rem. Nature of proceeding: This proceeding is brought against the real property only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in this petition. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes or other legal charges or any part thereof. Persons affected: This notice is directed to all persons owning or having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in this petition. Such persons are hereby notified further that a duplicate of this petition has been filed in the office of the Enforcing Officer of the Tax District and will remain open for public inspection up to and including the date specified below as the last day for redemption. Right of redemption: Any person having or claiming to have an interest in any such real property and the legal right thereto may on or before said Redemption Date redeem the same by paying the amount of all such unpaid tax liens thereon, including all interest and penalties and other legal charges which are included in the lien against such real property, computed to and including the date of redemption. Such payments shall be made to: Tax Collector - New Rochelle, 515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, New York 10801. In the event that such taxes are paid by a person other than the record owner of such real property, the person so paying shall be entitled to have the tax liens affected thereby satisfied of record. Last day for redemption: The last day for redemption is hereby fixed as April 2, 2015. Service of answer: Every person having any right, title or interest in or lien upon any parcel of real property described in this petition may serve a duly verified answer upon the attorney for the Tax District setting forth in detail the nature and amount of his or her interest and any defense or objection to the foreclosure. Such answer must be filed in the Office of the County Clerk and served upon the attorney for the Tax District on or before the date above mentioned as the last day for redemption. Failure to redeem or answer: In the event of failure to redeem or answer by any person having the right to redeem or answer, such person shall be forever barred and foreclosed of all his or her right, title and interest and equity of redemption in and to the parcel described in this petition and a judgment in foreclosure may be taken by default. Dated:

Enforcing Officer:

January 2, 2015

_____________________________ Howard Rattner Commissioner of Finance City of New Rochelle STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER ) ss.: I, Howard Rattner, being duly sworn, depose and say: I am the Enforcing Officer for the City of New Rochelle. I have read this Petition and Notice of Foreclosure, which I have signed, and I am familiar with its contents. The contents of this Petition and Notice of Foreclosure are true to the best of my knowledge, based upon the records of the City of New Rochelle. I do not know of any errors or omissions in this Petition and Notice of Foreclosure. ____________________________ Howard Rattner Commissioner of Finance Sworn to before me this ___ day of January 2015. __________________________ Notary Public #59814

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Honoring the accomplishments of women

or more than 30 years, women leaders in Westchester have been recognized through the Women’s Hall of Fame, which is sponsored by the Women’s Research and Education Fund. The latest honorees and their accomplishments will be celebrated during the 2015 Women’s Hall of Fame luncheon, March 27 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Tarrytown. This year’s edition, the 31st of the annual event, will pay tribute to attorney Barbara Finkelstein, CEO of Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, as the recipient of the 2015 Women’s Hall of Fame award. Special tributes will also be offered to Nancy E. Fitch, former city clerk of Mount Vernon, and Tao Porchon-Lynch, yoga teacher and author. • As CEO of Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, Finkelstein heads up the largest provider of free civil legal services to almost 600,000 underserved and low-income people in Westchester and surrounding counties. She is the first woman to lead this organization. A longtime advocate for social justice, Finkelstein also founded a domestic violence unit that has provided legal aid to more than 16,000 survivors of domestic violence, as well as family law and chil-

dren’s advocacy units, which champion the rights of entire families in need of legal support. She is also a member of state Court of Appeals Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman’s Task Force to Expand Access to Civil Legal Services in New York, the New York State Bar Association’s President’s Committee on Access to Justice and the National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel. • Fitch was the first woman and first African-American to hold the position as city clerk in Mount Vernon when sworn into the post in 1981. With a long career in community service, Fitch has a long list of many other “firsts” marking her accomplishments, including first African-American president, Westchester County Women’s Republican Club; founder and first president, National Council of Black Republicans of Westchester/ Putnam/Rockland counties; and founder and first president of National Black Women’s Health Project. • Porchon-Lynch has also been an actress, peace activist, screenwriter and filmmaker. She founded the Westchester Institute of Yoga, and trained and certified hundreds of yoga instructors. With 70 years of yoga practice, she has spent 50 years teaching yoga to students around the world. Her life and work have been featured in Prevention

and Oprah magazines, and Porchon-Lynch has also appeared on the NBC Today and Martha Stewart shows and on CNN with Dr. Sanjay Gupta. The event will also honor Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a longtime Hall of Fame partner and sponsor, with the 2015 Corporate Leadership Award. The company has been an active partner of the Women’s Hall of Fame for more than two decades and is a supporter through education scholarships that have helped launch numerous young women on their paths to becoming business and community leaders in Westchester County. U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey are serving as the event’s honorary co-chairs. Now entering its fourth decade, the Hall of Fame not only celebrates accomplished women but also enhances the educational opportunities of women and girls striving to take their places as community leaders. This year’s event will feature the presentation of 14 scholarships, with honorees joining more than 700 others, including returning women veterans, survivors of domestic violence and others from underserved communities in the county. Camille F. Murphy, executive director of

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the Women’s Research and Education Fund, said in a statement, “We have spent more than 30 years working to improve the lives of women and their families in the county and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this year’s amazing honorees, who in the spirit of WREF’s mission have made significant contributions to our community — and to the next generation of women leaders.” For ticket information, call 914-305-5111 or email info@wrefny.org. — Mary Shustack

FACES& PLACES FIGHTING TO END HUNGER The Food Bank for Westchester held its 17th annual Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting Dinner at Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown with the theme “Leading the Charge to End Hunger.” An auction included a trip to Sonoma Valley and a VIP package for two to a New York Giants or Jets game at MetLife Stadium. All of the proceeds from the event go to the Food Bank, which distributes food to more than 265 hunger-relief member programs throughout the county. All identifications are from left unless otherwise noted.

1. Ellen Lynch, Sue Norton, Jeanne Blum and Richard Rakow 2. Shawyn Patterson Howard 3. Mitch Taube and Ellen Rothschild 4. U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey and Steve Lowey 5. Jean Marie Connolly and Charles Day 6. Bruce Sabath

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The ARTSEE Festival features more than 70 arts events presented by 40 arts organizations packed with dance, film, theater, art, concerts, poetry and more.

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Major festival support from Entergy, First Niagara, Westchester Medical Center, New York State Council on the Arts, Westchester County Government, National Endowment for the Arts and Con Edison. Media sponsors: The Journal News, News 12, Pamal Broadcastingâ€™s 100.7 WHUD and 107.1 The Peak, WAG, Westchester County Business Journal and Westchester Magazine.