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ntergy Corp. has hired about 1,000 contractors to assist in the scheduled maintenance-and-refueling outage for its Unit 3 reactor that was shut down last week at the Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan. The operation will cost an estimated $50 million, more than half of which will be for employee salaries. A spokeswoman for Entergy estimated it will take about a month to complete the hundreds of maintenance projects and inspections. About 50 companies are providing contracted workers for the effort, including General Electric Co., which is headquartered in

Fairfield, Conn., Siemens and Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. “A lot of them are union tradesmen, and they live locally,” said Patricia Kakridas, an Entergy spokeswoman. “But there are others who come from all over the nation with special expertise.” Indian Point contains two operating reactors, one of which is shut down each year, resulting in the surge of contract workers to the area. Deborah L. Milone, executive director of the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce, said some of the workers have short-term rental housing; others usually stay in hotels. “If you’re bringing 1,000 people into the community, it’s » ENTERGY, page 6

Family launches business from the ground up BY DANIELLE BRODY dbrody@westfairinc.com

A NEW ROCHELLE FAMILY HAS opened the first co-working space for entrepreneurs looking to build their businesses in the Sound Shore city. Roy and Kathy Gilwit with their 24-year-old daughter,

Miriam, in January opened Ground Floor, a 2,000-square-foot space at 547 North Ave. The office has both shared and private office spaces, allowing anyone from an illustrator to an urban planner to work away from home seven days a week at any hour of the day or night, the co-founders said. “Our core mission is to really

serve the people of this community as best as we can in building their business or launching their dream,” said Roy Gilwit, a computer support specialist at the New Rochelle Public Library. “It’s really a blank canvas for anybody to do business their way,” said Kathy Gilwit, the city of New Rochelle’s communications

and marketing director. While some entrepreneurs work in public spaces such as coffee shops and libraries, the Gilwits want Ground Floor to foster networking for people in the community. “It’s not just here’s a desk, here’s a chair, here’s the Wi-Fi,” » FAMILY, page 6

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Biz Ossining’s Wobble Café shines in a national spotlight

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he Wobble Café, a neighborhood restaurant in Ossining that has earned a measure of national renown this month, is closed to customers on Mondays, though its owners don’t take the day off. On a recent Monday morning, the front door was unlocked behind the “Closed” sign as the green-awning restaurant on Campwoods Road served its other communal function as a welcoming shelter for school kids and afternoon pickup point for those students’ working parents. “I’ve got a pack of ankle-biters waiting for their buses,” said Beylka Krupp, the Wobble Café’s prize-winning chef. With another snowstorm causing a two-hour delay in the opening of Ossining schools, the owners’ son and daughter waited with arriving neighbors in a children’s nook at the rear of the restaurant — “where kids can be comfortable without electronics,” said Krupp, whose own nearby “Luddite” home has no television, computer or other electronic staples of our contemporary digital culture. On a large blackboard on a wall of the kids’ space, an artist displaying her photographs in the café had posted an artfully lettered announcement: “Congratulations Wobble! Finalist in the General Mills Neighborhood to Nation Contest.” It’s a nationwide recipe contest launched this year by General Mills Foodservice to celebrate independent family restaurants and their original dishes that reflect “local flavor” — and include at least one ingredient from a list of eligible General Mills products, said a company spokesperson. Krupp is one of three finalists for a $50,000 grand prize — $40,000 to the winner and a $10,000 donation by General Mills to a charity chosen by the winner — to be awarded March 11 at General Mills headquarters in Minneapolis. Krupp will fly to Minnesota for the ceremony with her “third arm” at the café, Andrea Matra, who began busing tables at the Wobble as a high school student nine years ago. “Now I do sort of everything,” Matra said from behind the café’s six-stool counter, a soda-fountain relic from the building’s former tenant, the Campwoods Sweet Shop. Krupp’s husband and café co-owner, Rich Foshay, will stay home to run the restaurant the couple has operated for about 10 years. The Wobble’s owners recently painted in bright primary colors the walls of the eclectically decorated cafe — church-pew seating that spans nine dining tables, a “Kale is Kool” wall decal, “Gobble Til You Wobble” Thanksgiving souvenirs donated by loyal customers — to prepare for a prelude to that

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main event in the Midwest. On March 4, a General Mills representative was to travel to Ossining to present a purely ceremonial oversized check for $10,000 to the owner-chef at the Wobble. That’s the cash prize that will be awarded to the contest’s two runners-up. The Ossining chef hopes to win the grander award for her shrimp etouffee entrée. It will compete for the favor of judges’ discerning palates with a yogurt chocolate chip coffee cake from a farm restaurant in Orange, Mass., and a pecan chocolate ganache brownie cake from a seafood grill in Galveston, Texas. That’s “etouffee” as in “breathless,” said Krupp. The shrimp is served over cornbread in a sauce of tomato, garlic, onion, cream, Cajun spice and herbs. It’s a flavor more local to New Orleans than to Ossining, although “it’s not terribly, terribly traditional” even in New Orleans, where the dish is usually prepared with crawfish, she said. The Commander’s Palace, a renowned New Orleans restaurant, was one stop in the well-traveled Krupp’s peripatetic culinary education in restaurants and at a summer art school in Michigan. Krupp grew up on a self-sustaining farm in Vermont. “It taught me an appreciation of food and where it comes from,” she said. “It had a huge impact on my change of career.” Graduating from McGill University in Montreal with a bachelor’s degree in languages, she headed west to pursue culinary studies in Vancouver, British Columbia, and began a nomadic lifestyle working as a chef and traveling internationally in her off seasons. Krupp and her husband, a Briarcliff Manor native whose family has owned a cheese shop and delis in Larchmont, Pleasantville and Briarcliff Manor, opened the restaurant at 21 Campwoods Road in 2005. The name Wobble? “It’s named after our cat, who unfortunately passed this year,” said Krupp. The cat’s name was the first word spoken by their son, now 11. “We had a really great start right out of the gate,” said Krupp. “We asked the surrounding communities, neighborhoods, to tell us what they wanted in a local restaurant.” They didn’t want alcohol served and they didn’t want another high-priced Westchester eatery. “They wanted inexpensive, a little bit of funky,” she said. “We had a good start because we were willing to give people what they wanted. There was no ego in it for us.” “We had some struggles” in the recession, she said. Customers who had been coming in three or four times a week reduced their visits to once or twice a week. The restaurant also saw new business from people “trading down” and dining at the Wobble instead of more expensive restaurants. “People have made friends, people have

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made marriages here,” said Krupp. “People have come here dating who now have 8-yearold children. It’s a sense of community that I think has really helped us through tough times.” The Wobble’s owners have developed additional lines of business, including a catering service that had Foshay hauling provisions to a corporate training session in Valhalla on that recent Monday. The partners also operate The Footnote, a basement café in the Ossining Public Library where sales since the recession have sagged just as the number of visitors to the downtown library has decreased. The Wobble also provides meals for Little Friends Day Care in the Campwoods neighborhood and operates seasonal locations at the Friday night summer concert series on the Ossining waterfront and at the private Torview Swim and Tennis Club in Ossining. “Being a small family business is a financially very tenuous situation,” said Krupp. “We do OK. We look at other locations” — having had requests to open restaurants in Tarrytown and Mount Kisco — “but we can’t leave this one. If we moved from this location, it would anger so many people.” Some of those same customers were tastetesters for the Wobble chef’s contest entries. Krupp also entered an apple pie yogurt parfait recipe in the breakfast category. For desserts, she submitted her recipe for chocolate beet cake with nutmeg glaze. A vegetarian who offers a rich choice of vegetarian items on her café menu, Krupp is a big fan of beets. “That’s the one I thought would win,” she said.

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t’s something approximately 93 percent of American households take for granted — access to retail financial services such as checking and savings accounts as well as borrowing from their local bank. For the 7.7 percent of households listed in a 2014 survey conducted by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. as “unbanked,” it is common to rely on alternative financial services such as nonbank check cashing, prepaid debit cards and payday lending, which can have onerous terms and high fees. And when those households do try to open a bank account, negative financial history reports from ChexSystems, a consumer reporting agency, often raise a red flag with financial institutions, forcing the households to remain among the ranks of the unbanked. While the banks use such reports to weed out customers who may pose a financial risk, a red flag raised by a consumer reporting agency can often take years to go away, forcing the potential customer away from mainstream financial institutions. The use of consumer reports to evaluate account applications has come under

scrutiny from state regulators and consumer advocates, but in the past year, three major banks — Capital One, CitiBank, and most recently, Santander — reached agreements with the office of New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to change how the banks use reports from ChexSystems to screen customers. The attorney general’s Feb. 20 agreement with Santander comes as part of an ongoing investigation by the attorney general’s Civil Rights and Consumer Frauds bureaus into the use of consumer-reporting agencies such as ChexSystems by major American banks. Although Santander will continue screening customers for past fraud, Schneiderman’s office said the bank will largely eliminate its so-called account-abuse screening so that applicants are not rejected for isolated or minor banking errors, such as paid debts or a small overcharge. The changes to Santander’s policies are expected to take effect Sept. 30 and will be implemented at its 703 branches, most of which are in the Northeast. “No one should be denied a bank account because of a bounced check from years ago,” Schneiderman said in a press release announcing Santander’s agreement. “Denials like these force low-income Americans — and

New Yorkers in particular — to resort to highcost alternatives to banks, simply because of a small financial misstep in the past.” While Schneiderman’s agreements with the three large banks help consumers, the situation could create a difficult predicament for the banks, which have to tread a fine line between knowing their customers and being consumer-friendly. “Banks are being told to practice ‘KYC’ — know your customer — but they’re also being told to relax,” said Robert J. Chersi, the executive director of the Center for Global Governance, Reporting and Regulation at Pace University’s Lubin School of Business in New York City. “There’s lots of criticism of ChexSystems, but it’s a tool that allows banks to know their clients.” Chersi told the Business Journal that banks have an understandable need to weed out clients who might be engaged in activities such as fraud or money laundering to prevent regulatory sanctions and fines. “It’s an interesting predicament,” Chersi said. “Consumer protection is a big topic, and this is all in the spirit of consumer protection and protecting people from being taken advantage of” by alternative financial services. Capital One, CitiBank and Santander have

a combined 613 branches in the state of New York and 50 branches in Connecticut, according to usbanklocations.com, an online directory of bank branches nationwide. Linda Sherry, who works in the Washington, D.C., office of Consumer Action, a nonprofit consumer financial advocacy group, told the Business Journal that ChexSystems is where banks report problems with accounts, such as when a customer bounces a check or overdraws and never makes good on the check or pays the fees. These problems are kept in a database similar to a credit report, which consumers have a right to see. “Some people have had positive experiences of having an overdraft charge, paying off and having the report removed,” Sherry said. Often, however, less sophisticated consumers can get hit with fees and charges that end up on a ChexSystems report. “In most cases, we encourage people to maintain a relationship with a bank,” Sherry said. “Some accounts, though, can be expensive — they have ‘gotchas,’ fees where if a customer overdraws more than once, they get charged a fee on each one. People who don’t know about these fees are set up for failure.”

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A village staple reopens in Pleasantville BY BILL FALLON bfallon@westfairinc.com

he Iron Horse Pleasantville, a 63-seat restaurant in the 110-year-old former Pleasantville train depot, reopened recently with a ribbon-cutting reception that attracted civic and business leaders who embraced the refurbished venue as both village anchor and superb eatery. “We’re gonna make this train roll,” said Pleasantville six-year Mayor Peter Scherer, who helped cut a ceremonial ribbon with restaurant co-owner Andrew Economos as well as William Flooks Jr., proprietor of Beecher Flooks Funeral Home and president of the 188-member Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce. Scherer praised co-owners Judith and Andrew Economos’ nearly two-month renovation and now yearlong tenure as Iron Horse building and restaurant owners, saying, “Pleasantville put a great building in capable private hands. Their private investment has unleashed this renovation. It’s sleeker and more modern, but every bit as good as always.” Pleasantville is home to the Jacob Burns Film Center, with which the Iron Horse has a

dinner-and-a-movie arrangement; a bustling farmers market; and restaurants that include all-natural, Asian, Indian and fusion IndianFrench menus. Judith Economos’ canvases and sculptures serve to decorate the dining area and enhance the romance of trains as iron horses. She embraces the literal in depictions of the depot’s past and the abstract with her galloping horses on the wall of the building’s former telegraph office and on the front door. Andrew Economos designed the new space, which includes Economos-made mahogany wine racks and bar, about six months of woodworking effort. With a doctorate in math from UCLA and a work history with the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo space programs, his eye for restaurant detail remains as exacting as was his eye for the two-part lunar excursion module, on which he worked. The wine racks, for example, showcase the entire bottle, not just the neck and cork; top-drawer wines are retrieved with an old-style rolling library ladder, another Economos detail. The new bar is bigger and more convivial. The telegraph office provides a private-room dining space. The space since 1998 has been the Iron

Horse, run by Phil McGrath, who had leased the building from the village. The menu is seasonal American, changing quarterly, with an additional monthly regional theme, including the likes of Santa Fe and New Orleans. This month it’s Miami, and that means stone crab empanadas and classic Cuban black bean soup, among other specialties. “We have a lot of good things, a lot of different things,” Andrew Economos said of the fare. “I also do quality control. Whatever is on the menu that I haven’t tasted, that’s what I’ll go for.” Scherer said, “I’ve eaten here many times. I almost always get the duck. I would not hesitate to recommend it to your readers.” The building was twice moved to accommodate lowering the Metro-North tracks in the village, a project that began in the 1950s. “We are extraordinarily lucky at the time the railroad cut was made that the building was saved,” Scherer said. “It can’t have been an easy job to move it.” After the ribbon-cutting, Judith Economos greeted patrons and prepared for a busy Friday night. “It’s been a lot of fun,” she said of the new look. “All his life Andrew has had his projects and his business life, and

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Bedford group raises $2.5M in attempt to regain theater BY COLLEEN WILSON cwilson@westfairinc.com

he last pledge called at 11:36 p.m. in an effort to save a 68-year-old theater in the hamlet of Bedford Village. With 24 minutes to spare before its March 1 deadline, the Friends of Bedford Playhouse had raised $76 more than their $2.5 million goal necessary to move forward in negotiations with the property’s owner. “It was a photo finish,” said John Farr, the fundraising organization’s founder and chairman. “But in fact we made it, and that speaks volumes.” In about 10 weeks, the group raised money from more than 800 individuals through its website and fundraising events that will most likely keep the Bedford cinema from becoming retail space and will help fund renovations and equipment upgrades, Farr told the Business Journal. “What’s most important is that it sends a clear message to the residents of the community and the surrounding community that we

want this,” Farr said. Bow Tie Cinemas announced in January that it would not renew its lease with the owner of the theater space, New York City-based Alchemy Properties. Bow Tie, based in Ridgefield, Conn., took over the location in 2013 when it acquired Cablevision’s Clearview Cinemas, the theater’s previous operator. Alchemy set March 1 as the deadline to find a cinema operator for the ground-level and mezzanine space of the brick theater building at 633647 Old Post Road. Farr said the group is in talks with Alchemy and is “negotiating a long-term lease with a purchase option.” Alchemy Properties did not respond to phone calls seeking comment. Early renovation plans include replacing the dual-screen theater with a large-screen theater showing first-run films and a small second theater, installing digital projectors and upgraded sound systems, and creating what Farr called a “community hub” that will provide movie screenings, small productions or concerts and other events.

ANC Sports acquired by Texas company

Texas-based multimedia marketer in collegiate athletics has acquired a controlling interest in ANC Sports Enterprises LLC in Purchase, an 18-year-old company that designs and installs digital signage and video screens in sports arenas and retail and transportation facilities. The new owner, Learfield Sports in Plano, Texas, is a 42-yearold marketing company that partners with nearly 100 colleges and collegiate athletic associations. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed by the parties. A spokesman for ANC said Learfield is focusing its growth in four primary areas — multimedia rights business, digital content, national sales, and extended business lines such as ANC’s video and digital technologies. The acquisition enables Learfield to provide its college partners with integrated video display and digital signage,

while giving ANC a larger platform to continue its growth into professional sports and other venues. The Purchase company also does marketing for clients in the sports and entertainment marketplace. ANC in 2014 deployed the largest center-hung video screen in the world at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Quicken Loans Arena and the largest digital media network in a transit center at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s new Fulton Center hub in New York City. Learfield Sports executives said ANC will continue to be led by its co-founder, Rye resident Jerry Cifarelli, as president and CEO, and will remain operating in Westchester as ANC Sports Enterprises. The ANC management team will report to Learfield Chief Operating Officer Marc Jenkins. — John Golden

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going to have a positive effect on the local businesses,” she said. “If they’re here for a month, they need services, they need to eat.” Kakridas and Milone said it is difficult to pinpoint exactly how much business is stimulated during the yearly outages, but Kakridas noted in an email that the salary dollars the workers are paid will “translate to economic activity for the communities surrounding the plant.” Bruce Prehal, manager of the Inn on the Hudson, said the hotel has been housing Entergy contractors for the annual shutdowns since Indian Point opened in 1962. This year, he estimated, there are 30 to 40 workers staying at his hotel on Main Street in Peekskill. “Our hotel is running around 90 percent occupancy because of (the shutdown), and we would be running significantly lower without it,” Prehal said. “In fact, the Indian Point shutdown saves our winter.” Entergy boasts that in the two years since its last refueling, Unit 3 has generated electricity about 99 percent of the time, which means the plant runs continuously except for roughly 1 percent of the time when an unexpected disruption occurs that

Family — From page 1

Kathy said. “The whole nature of co-working is collaborating. When you come, maybe you rub elbows with someone you wouldn’t meet in a professional setting. From that comes innovation.” Kathy said the concept for the business came about two years ago, when she, a former Westchester journalist, wanted to resume writing her book. “I had been looking for a place where I could be professional. I found home life wasn’t conducive to getting it done.” The Gilwits thought there must be many other people who could also benefit from having a professional workspace. Roy said some entrepreneurs do want their own office outside their homes, but find it a daunting and expensive undertaking. In 2013, Miriam Gilwit wrote a business plan for Ground Floor as her final project toward her degree at Lehigh University. Now a business analyst at Voya Investment Management in New York City, she met with advisers at the White Plains Small Business Development Center to review the business

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automatically shuts the reactor down. On average, U.S. nuclear facilities run continuously 90.9 percent of the time, according to 2013 data from the Nuclear Energy Institute. The Business Journal reported in January 2014 that a malfunctioning control-

“OUR HOTEL IS RUNNING AROUND 90 PERCENT OCCUPANCY BECAUSE OF (THE SHUTDOWN), AND WE WOULD BE RUNNING SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER WITHOUT IT. IN FACT, THE INDIAN POINT SHUTDOWN SAVES OUR WINTER.” – Bruce Prehal, manager of the Inn on the Hudson

ler caused the Unit 3 reactor to deactivate temporarily, during which time operators replaced the faulty controller. That reactor had been running for 159 straight days before shutting down. Indian Point’s Unit 2 reactor’s license

expired in 2013, and the license for Unit 3 expires at the end of 2015. As of right now, Indian Point is running on an extended license until the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, a federal agency, considers its applications for 20-year license renewals. Entergy also is awaiting a state hearing that is scheduled for Sept. 14 about whether the plant should be forced to close during part of the summer in order to protect migrating fish and their eggs that

get sucked into the cooling system from the Hudson River and exposed to warmer water returned to the river from the plants. Entergy denies that the returned water has any effect on aquatic life. The proposal to have seasonal shutdowns is supported by the state Department of Environmental Conservation and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who in the past has called for Indian Point to be shut down entirely.

plan and researched its feasibility. “Because it’s a new model, we were seeing if it’s really valuable,” Kathy said. Volunteers at SCORE, a nonprofit that provides mentoring to small businesses, helped the Gilwits with tax information when they were filing the business and now assist them with their marketing plan, Miriam said. The Gilwits visited co-working spaces in New York City, where shared offices have become a popular alternative for startup and early-stage companies, and other co-working business locations in Rye, Stamford, Conn., and New Jersey. They also received advice from Jenifer Ross, founder of W@tercooler, a co-working space in Tarrytown, Roy said. Miriam said co-working space founders don’t have a competitive nature when new spaces open, and many were candid about their experience. “It’s a movement. It’s something people are really passionate about and they want the other co-working spaces to thrive,” she said. Last year, the Gilwits were approved for a $50,000 line of credit by Community Capital New York in Hawthorne, a nonprofit alternative lender to small businesses in the Hudson Valley region and Fairfield County,

Conn. They signed a five-year lease on New Rochelle’s North Avenue commercial corridor for an office space that had sat vacant for 10 years. Their total investment in the business was about $60,000. The Gilwits invested nearly $40,000 in renovations to the deteriorated office. Having hired the services of an architect, electrician, building contractor and plumber, they recruited their nine children and many friends to help scrape, tear, build and fix the space. “We’ve been putting in our own money and lots of sweat equity,” Roy said. “I went through more spackle than I’ve ever seen in my life.” After five months of remodeling, the space includes a shared office with desks, a conference room, a private office and an open space with shared work tables. Amenities include a kitchen, lounge area, Wi-Fi and a printer, fax and copy machine. Roy compared their pricing model with that of a gym membership. Full-time access to amenities and the shared spaces costs $300 a month, while that plus a private desk costs $500. The drop-in rate is $30 a day, and a 12-visit package is $240. Entrepreneurs can also rent the conference room for $50 an

hour and a mailbox for $60 a month. The Gilwits said initial members include a construction estimator and a wedding photographer who use the space to meet with clients, an urban planner and a writer. They said they have interest from nonprofits and community groups to meet there. The space doubles as a showcase for the artwork of Roy Gilwit’s late father and Gilwit’s own paintings of New Rochelle street signs line the entrance, while his wife’s photos are framed throughout. A phone booth with a functional pay phone, found on Craigslist, sits in the back. “We’ve got to create the space that reflects us,” Roy said. “It’s urban/suburban. It’s funky. We want it to be a very chill space.” Ground Floor’s owners now are hosting events to show off the space to potential new members. Kathy said they use social media and are exploring paid advertising on their limited budget. They have placed an ad on Burbio, a calendar site startup founded by Pelham couple Julie and Dennis Roche, and plan to host small business workshops that will be featured on Burbio’s community calendars. “It’s grass roots and heavy networking to start,” Kathy said.

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Students learn programming, fight disease in app contest BY DANIELLE BRODY dbrody@westfairinc.com

or the next two months, Westchester and Fairfield county students participating in a new mobile app competition will code for good. Teams of students participating in the Westchester Smart Mobile App Development Bowl will create applications to help those afflicted with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease to manage the effects. “To get a real project, one where there’s a vulnerable population and to be able to apply their knowledge, that’s better than solving a problem in a textbook,” said William McGrath, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Pace University Westchester, whose Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems

teamed with Westchester County government to create the contest. The David and Minnie Berk Foundation also provided funding for the competition, which was announced in January by Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino as one of five economic development initiatives planned for the county this year. “Our goal is twofold,” Astorino said. “Challenge high school and college students to push the boundaries of their potential and improve the lives of people suffering from these debilitating diseases.” McGrath said the contest is an opportunity for students to get experience within their fields of interest and feel the gratification of helping others. He said having hands-on experience is increasingly important in the job search.

Teams from more than 30 high schools and colleges in the tristate area are participating in the first year of the competition, sponsored by IBM, the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, The Bristal, Liberty Lines and Caregiver Collaborative. Astorino introduced the teams at a celebration Feb. 27 on the Westchester County Center basketball court. Students ran through a tunnel of cheering Westchester Knicks dancers, Marching Cobras of Westchester drummers and the Pace University mascot to begin the competition, which Astorino called “Tech Madness.” The teams will reconvene at Pace University on April 17 for the announcement of the contest winners, who will receive cash prizes and paid internships with Westchester County businesses, according to county officials. The winners

William McGrath, left, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Pace University Westchester, and Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino announce the teams for the Westchester Smart Mobile App Development Bowl. Photo by Danielle Brody

will be chosen by a panel of judges. “Usually when you pilot something you like to start small, but we learned Westchester doesn’t do small,” said Bernice J. Houle, associate dean of the School of Computer Science and Information Systems. Houle said a majority of the students in the competition have probably never created a mobile app before. To help them, Pace professors and students will offer workshops for the competitors, with at least one being offered on campus and some online. The school also will provide online resources. Pace will focus on helping Android programmers, and IBM will help iOS programmers, Houle said. If the competition happens again, older students will end up teaching and helping younger students, Houle said. She predicted the apps will improve each year. Rye High School ninth-graders Isabelle Oktay and Sara Brizio are among the competitors. Their team of 15, the Rye Garnets, has already divided into coders, idea leaders and organizers. Brizio said she is trying to learn more about coding from different websites and her father, a technical engineer. Her team’s initial app idea is to target all the parts of the brain and try to stop them from deteriorating. Oktay joined the competition because she is interested in science, especially biology. While she’ll learn more about brain diseases, she said the contest also will create more of a community at school because of the teamwork aspect. “I can feel people already getting into those leadership roles,” Oktay said. “At school people don’t want to step up, but now they care because of the cause.”

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n the wake of the Federal Communications Commission’s newly issued rules enforcing net neutrality, the response from the telecommunications industry has been anything but neutral. The new FCC rules, announced on Feb. 25, are aimed at maintaining an “open internet,” meaning that all legal Web traffic and content must be treated equally by Internet service providers. Among the activities the new rules prohibit are the blocking of access to legal content, applications, services or nonharmful devices; “throttling,” where providers impair or degrade lawful Internet traffic; and “paid prioritization,” where providers favor some lawful Internet traffic over other lawful traffic in exchange for payment. The rules also ban ISPs from prioritizing content and services of their affiliates. Kathleen Quinn Abernathy, Frontier Communications executive vice president of external affairs, told the Business Journal

in an email, “We have not yet reviewed the full text of the FCC decision, however we do not believe the FCC adopted the correct regulatory policy approach by reclassifying broadband internet access service as a Title II service.” Frontier Communications, headquartered in Stamford, Conn., provides broadband service to more than 2.3 million customers in the U.S., according to the company’s most recent earnings filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Passed by a 3-to-2 vote of the FCC’s commissioners, the new rules reclassify broadband Internet service to fall under Title II of the Federal Communications Act, which enables the FCC to regulate the industry similarly to the way it regulates other common carriers. “Today, the commission — once and for all — enacts strong, sustainable rules, grounded in multiple sources of legal authority, to ensure that Americans reap the economic, social and civic benefits of an Open Internet today and into the future,” the FCC said in a press release announc-

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GREYSTON FOUNDATION NAMES BAKERY CHIEF AS NEW CEO Greyston Foundation Inc. directors have turned to the community development organization’s forprofit bakery business in Yonkers for its new president and CEO.

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opportunities for hard-to-employ Yonkers residents with its open-door hiring and job advancement practices, increased revenues by more than 50 percent and was recognized as New York’s first benefit corporation, a Greyston spokesman said. Brady is credited with developing Greyston Bakery’s national distribution deal with Whole Foods Market for its brownies and cookies, a high-quality contract baking capability and a strengthened 25-year relationship with Ben & Jerry’s, the Vermont ice cream maker that uses Greyston brownies in its products, and its parent corporation Unilever. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, Brady previously was a partner with BAO Fermented Food and Drink in New York City, where he oversaw the development of the country’s first incubator dedicated to organic food production and distribution, according to Greyston. He is a business adviser to the American Sustainable Business Council. “Mike has been a remarkable leader of Greyston Bakery,” said Deborah Stewart, chairwoman of the Greyston Foundation board, in the announcement. “We look forward to him bringing that same passion to the entirety of Greyston, raising the bar for all of our programs to maximize our positive impact on the people who need it most.” Brady in a statement said he is “honored to have the opportunity to build on our heritage as a pioneering social enterprise. The momentum behind socially minded and sustainable business practices has never been stronger and this could not be happening at a more critical time as we search for answers to the challenges of joblessness and poverty, which are preventing good people from leading lives of self-sufficiency.”

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Robert Small, an orthopedic surgeon, has begun a two-year term as president of the medical and dental staff at White Plains Hospital, a hospital spokesperson announced Robert Small on Feb. 27. The Briarcliff Manor resident succeeds Dr. Alfred Roston, a gastroenterologist with the Digestive Disease & Nutrition Center of Westchester, in the president’s post. Small specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery in his practice at the White Plains Hospital Physician Associates Orthopedic Specialists Group. He also serves as director of the Westchester Orthopedics Institute of White Plains Hospital. A White Plains Hospital staff member since 1983, he is

chief emeritus of orthopedics at the hospital. A graduate of New York Medical College and emeritus member of its orthopedics staff, he has taught as an orthopedic surgery instructor at both his alma mater and The Mount Sinai School of Medicine and as a senior clinical associate in surgery at Cornell University Medical College. Dr. Benjamin Marano, of Chappaqua, a board-certified gastroenterologist specializing in the treatment of digestive diseases, is the new vice president of the hospital’s medical and dental staff. The hospital spokesperson said he is affiliated with the Digestive Disease & Nutrition Center in Harrison. Dr. Paul Pechman, of Scarsdale Medical Group in Harrison, was named staff secretary and treasurer.

JOURNAL NEWS PUBLISHER HASSON RESIGNS Janet Hasson, the president and publisher of The Journal News Media Group, has resigned, according to a statement from The Gannett Co., the media group’s parent company. Hasson is leaving for a new role as president and publisher of The Providence Journal in Rhode Island, owned by GateHouse Media Inc., said Michael G. Kane, east group president for Gannett U.S. Community Publishing. George Troyano, vice president for sales/advertising for The Journal News Media Group, will serve as interim publisher. Hasson, 55, of Greenwich, Conn., started at the White Plains-based newspaper in the summer of 2011. She oversaw the publication’s move in West Harrison to 1133 Westchester Ave. and its transition to a digitally focused publication. “I walk out of this place really proud of the team that’s in here and I know you’re going to keep doing really great and we’ve got a great plan in place,” Hasson told her staff, as reported by The Journal News. Kane said he wants the new publisher to continue the strategies Hasson initiated.

NYMC PARTNERS WITH ROCKLAND HOSPITAL Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center will be a teaching site for New York Medical College’s health sciences education programs in a new academic affiliation announced on Feb. 26 by the school in Valhalla and hospital in Suffern. The 286-bed Rockland County hospital is one of three hospitals in the Bon Secours Charity Health System in the lower Hudson Valley. The institutional partners said they will start a clerkship program at the hospital for the training and education of the Westchester school’s undergraduate medical students on rotations in pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecol-

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BARBARA WALTERS DONATES $15M TO COLLEGE Sarah Lawrence College recently announced it received $15 million from journalist and author Barbara Walters to build an oncampus student center. The gift, the largest single donation in the Yonkers school’s history, will fund what will be called The Barbara Walters Campus Center. The building will house the school’s radio station and serve as a venue for everyday student needs and various campus events, according to a statement released by the college. Walters, a Sarah Lawrence alumna, delivered the commencement speech for last year’s May graduating class, when she said, “I attribute my success, in many ways to the curiosity and confidence I came away with from this remarkable college,” according to the statement. During that speech Walters also said she planned to donate edited video interviews, transcripts and letters from her interview subjects for the Barbara Walters Archives, which will be kept in the new student center. Walters graduated from Sarah Lawrence in 1953 and joined ABC News in 1976, where she became the first woman to co-host the network news, and is still with the company today. She is also the creator and former host of the daytime show “The View.”

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INBRIEF CONTRACTOR PLEADS GUILTY TO BUSINESS TAX FRAUD The owner of a Yonkers construction company pleaded guilty in a Manhattan federal court March 3 to two counts of tax fraud for failing to pay more than $800,000 in income and payroll taxes over two years, federal officials announced. Tariq Tahir, 66, admitted he underreported nearly $2.2 million in gross receipts and sales for 2006 and 2007 on his income tax returns as owner and operator of DNS Construction Corp. Prosecutors said Tahir cashed checks at multiple check-cashing businesses in Manhattan and Brooklyn rather than depositing them in his company’s bank accounts to conceal revenues from state and federal tax authorities. The construction contractor also paid his employees primarily in cash so that he could omit the payments from federal tax returns without detection by the IRS. Tahir faces a total maximum sentence of six years in prison, although sentencing guidelines call for two years’ to 30 months’ imprisonment for a defendant like him with no criminal history. As part of his plea agree-

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BROKER PLEADS GUILTY TO BILKING RELATIVES A 37-year-old New Jersey broker faces deportation after admitting to stealing more than $1 million from family relatives in Scarsdale who invested in his hedge fund. Khawaja Saud Masud, of Jersey City, pled guilty in Westchester County Court on Feb. 25 to Class E felony charges of fourth-degree grand larceny and securities fraud, state Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced. Prosecutors said Masud convinced his great-uncle and great-aunt, Dr. Kalim Irfani, a pediatrician with a Yonkers practice, and Rehana Irfani, to invest $1 million of their retirement savings in his purported hedge fund, RKS Capital LP, telling them it was a far safer investment than a mutual fund. Without their knowledge, the broker engaged in what prosecutors called “a highly speculative and aggressive investment strategy,” trading stocks multiple times a day and suffering losses that exceeded $900,000 in three months. In exchange for his plea, Masud must pay

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REPORT: SCAMMED RESIDENTS REFUNDED $13.5 MILLION The office of New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued a report March 2 announcing that $13.5 million has been refunded to consumers duped by scams, with the Hudson Valley region reporting the second-highest value of recoveries. The report released by the Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau and

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George Williams and Paul Viggiano, A.G. Williams Painting Company.

Jess Weiner, Michael Weiner, Kymberly Weiner and Jonas Weiner, Best Plumbing Tile & Stone.

Jeff Eakley, Maria Bilotta, Regina Bilotta and Jim Bilotta, Bilotta Kitchens.

Paul Bonomo Jr. and Paul Bonomo Sr., Cannondale Generators Inc.

Jeff and Mickey Alexander, Commerce Packaging.

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alanced on faux cowhide-covered crutches, Stew Leonard Jr., the president and CEO of the family-named grocery store chain, said family businesses are “close to our heart.” “We really put family business up on a pedestal and really love working with them,” he said. Leonard was the keynote speaker at the annual Westfair Communications FamilyOwned Business Awards on Feb. 26. The event held at 1133 Westchester Ave. in White Plains did just that, honoring 20 businesses from Westchester and Fairfield counties. More than 230 attendees networked then watched as co-workers, family members, friends and neighbors accepted their awards.

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Leonard is the third generation to work at the store, which started as a milk production and delivery business in the 1920s.The family now has more than 2,000 employees in locations in Connecticut and New York state and has been named one of Fortune magazine’s best 100 places to work. Even so, the Leonard family has established a rule that the next generation has to work elsewhere for three years before joining the business. Leonard said his brother Tom is responsible for that rule because as a kid, he left his job at the store for spring break without permission from his manager. When he returned, his father, who was also his boss, had to fire him and then console him. Joe McCoy, region manager and senior vice president of People’s United Bank, the platinum sponsor of the event, said he loves to hear stories about how businesses got

their start and where they want to go. “That’s really what gets me up in the morning and really drives my passion for what I do, listening to you guys and really hearing the passion in your voices for your businesses is really remarkable,” McCoy said. Other event sponsors included gold sponsor Entergy, silver sponsor Frontier Communications, and bronze sponsors Buzz Creators, Citrin Cooperman and Sikorsky. Additional sponsors were Dessertist, Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors and Barksdale Home Care Services Corp. A panel of industry leaders also contributed to the event, choosing the winners out of the 60 nominees. The judges each spoke about the importance of family-owned businesses before introducing the honorees. Pete Gioia, vice president and economist, Connecticut Business & Industry Association, a partner in the event, said it was difficult to

narrow down the list of nominees. “All of the respondents were terrific, all winners in their own right,” Gioia said. Donald Janezic, executive vice president and treasurer of Bigelow Tea, has worked at a family-owned business for 28 years. He said he has seen firsthand the caring nature of family businesses. “I really honor you family-business owners for what you do for your employees, for your customers, for your business partners and hopefully for the community,” Janezic said. Eon Nichols, partner, Cuddy & Feder LLP, said the awards were “well-deserved.” “Poring over the materials submitted, you can really see the heart and soul of the companies and the great community services that you guys do,” Nichols said. Joseph Armentano, CEO of Paraco Gas Corp. spoke about his connection to the

Winners

FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS AWARDS

Marianne Curto-Giannettino and Jonathan Giannettino, Curto’s Appliances.

John DeCicco Jr., Joe DeCicco Jr. and Chris DeCicco, DeCicco & Sons.

Ryan and Kevin O’Connor, Enhance A Colour Corp.

Scott Hobbs and Michael Hobbs, Hobbs Inc.

Debi Stein Fishman and Dr. Ross Fishman, Innovative Health Systems.

Valerie Levitt, Jason Schiciano and Ondrea Levitt Schiciano, Levitt-Fuirst Associates.

people in the room. His father, who started his own family businesses from his garage in 1968, played golf with Jim Bilotta, the founder of winner Bilotta Kitchens. Armentano has used People’s United Bank since 1999 and hired George Williams of A.G. Williams Painting Co., another winner, to paint his house about 25 years ago. “The check is in the mail,” Armentano joked. “I guess if you’re in business long enough you get to know people.” Anthony Davidson, dean of the Manhattanville School of Business, said family-owned businesses have a huge contribution to society and great impact on their communities. Along with the other judges, he said making a decision was difficult because of the “passionate submissions.” The professor and entrepreneur posed the question to all the businesses accepting awards: “What is the single most important

factor that propelled your business to where it is today?”

MICHAEL DIAMOND OF AFFINECO said his father, who founded the Bridgeport-based maintenance and cleaning company in 1966, would drive him around in the car until a problem was solved. His father’s lessons made the business what it is today, Diamond said. “At a young age that’s how we learned persistence and commitment to wanting to propel the family.”

GEORGE WILLIAMS OF A.G. WILLIAMS PAINTING CO. said his grandfather, a Greek immigrant who started the Pelham company in 1906, had a motto he and his staff still use today: “Work hard and play by the rules, and you’re gonna succeed.” Williams said maintaining his grandfather’s attitude has contributed to the company’s success.

“I could stand here and tell you it’s about me, it’s about our team, it’s about the work we do, it’s about our customers, and that’s all true, but it’s really about my grandfather. He instilled in our family a culture, a culture of honesty, a culture of accountability, integrity and reliability. And that culture has been handed down through our family, through our employees to this day.”

KYMBERLY WEINER OF BEST PLUMBING TILE & STONE attributed her family and employees to the Scarsdale company’s success and ability to be independent. “In our industry, a lot of family-owned businesses are being bought up by larger corporations and we remain independent and plan to continue to remain independent,” Weiner said. “The major factor is the support of management and our employees. They understand that our value is best

realized if we remain independent and family owned.”

JIM BILOTTA OF BILOTTA KITCHENS said the Mamaroneck company has succeeded because the staff has built trust with their clients within its 50 years. “While my father years ago used the handshake to sign the deal, today the contracts our clients sign are still based on that trust. It’s still trust, it’s still back to the basics.” PAUL BONOMO JR. OF CANNONDALE GENERATORS INC. in Wilton said persistence, hard work and sacrifice have gotten him through the hard times. “I’m going to paraphrase President Calvin Coolidge, who said that persistence alone is the most important factor, it’s not genius or talent or education; only persistence and determination.” WCBJ | HV Biz

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Winners

FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS AWARDS

Frank Cortese Jr. and Gary Lisiewski, New England Total Energy.

Laura Rey Iannarelli, Ava Iannarelli and Linda Rey, Rey Insurance.

Paul Scalzo, Andrea Scalzo and Peter Scalzo Jr., Scalzo Companies

Stewart Strauss, Strauss Paper Company.

John Fahey and Tom Fahey, T.F. Andrew Carpet One Floor & Home.

Ramona Wade, Ryan Wade, Yasu Huang, Lindsey Warner, Bernie Wade and Douglas Wade Wade’s Dairy.

JEFF ALEXANDER OF COMMERCE PACKAGING

JOHN DECICCO JR. OF DECICCO & SONS chain

SCOTT HOBBS OF HOBBS INC. said having the

said its success is twofold. The Alexanders, who work at the third-generation Norwalk company, have learned to keep family and business separate, and benefit from “brutal honesty.” On the business side, the Alexanders value customer service. “We know that a lot of people can offer what we do, but we’ve done everything we can for them.”

of supermarkets said his and his cousins’ fathers’ guidance when they were growing up in the business is helping them succeed today. John recalled that when he ordered too much beer for the store as a teenager, his father let him learn from his own mistake. “One thing that I think is really propelling our business for us now more than ever before is the foundation that our fathers have laid for us in helping train us to build a business.”

family name attached to his New Canaanbased building services company makes the business that much more personal. While that honors their tradition, he said the staff constantly prepare for what’s ahead. “We’ve always adapted, looking out for the long term. How do we make customers customers for life? How do we actively train and retain the best employees and how do we make sure we give back to the communities so they’re there for us?”

KEVIN O’CONNOR OF ENHANCE A COLOUR CORP. said his family’s digital design busi-

DR. ROSS FISHMAN OF INNOVATIVE HEALTH SYSTEMS, a substance-use disorder clinic in

ness in Danbury continues to grow because of his staff. “The one thing that has helped propel us has been teams. I think anybody that’s sitting here would say yes we are family businesses, but its people that work with you, its teammates that make you as successful as you are.”

White Plains, said while unfortunate, the increase in substance use over the last 30 years has propelled the business. He said he, his wife, daughter and staff have responded by modifying and upgrading their treatment strategies. “This and the personal recommenda-

MARIANNE CURTO-GIANNETTINO OF CURTO’S APPLIANCES thanked her husband for his involvement for more than 60 years, and her son, Jonathan Giannettino for taking the Yonkers business to the next level. “We’ve used the Internet tremendously in the past 10 or 12 years to grow the business,” said Giannettino, standing alongside his mother. “The Internet is certainly a tool, it’s a spoke, it’s not the hub. The hub is trust, compassion and integrity we have for our customers.”

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tions of the thousands of patients that we have served over the years have provided a continuous flow of individuals to our facility ranging from executives all the way down to the homeless. Our hallmark of our longevity has been the ability to provide individualized personal attention and to maintain our patient’s confidentiality.”

JASON SCHICIANO OF LEVITT-FUIRST ASSOCIATES LTD. said the strong relationship between the two families who own the independent insurance company in Yonkers has helped them maintain a reputable business externally and internally. “It’s that respect and trust that allow us to have respect and trust for our employees, for our clients, for our business partners. Secondly, it’s treating our employees like our family.”

GARY LISIEWSKI OF NEW ENGLAND TOTAL

FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS AWARDS

Judges

Joseph Armentano, Paraco Gas Corp.

Eon Nichols, Cuddy & Feder, LLP.

Donald Janezic, Bigelow Tea.

Peter Gioia, CBIA.

ENERGY said the family’s vision that they wanted to “own the whole home,” inspired them to add services like heating oil, propane, natural gas and more. Besides the heating services, the Greenwich company also focuses on its customer service. “We had to reinvent ourselves so we can continually grow the business and we have a great staff of people that work for us. A lot of customers continually trust and value our service.”

accomplished and proud of what my father established.”

LINDA REY OF REY INSURANCE bought the Sleepy Hollow business from her father in 2013 with her sister. As the co-owners, she said they continue to use the lessons he instilled in them. “I think the most important thing for us is that our father taught us to be resourceful and figure it out, and so we’ve been figuring out now for almost 20 years between the two of us. We really are proud of what we’ve

PAUL SCALZO OF SCALZO COS. said his grandfather, who began the family real estate venture with an appliance store, realized his sons were not cut out for the appliance business. He allowed his sons to put their strengths and passions toward the company, which has led to a business that encompasses a variety of industries and many family members. “What we think propelled our company is that our dad had the wisdom to diversify. It’s the diversification that really has created a lot of synergies between the companies. What that’ll do is really aggressively get our consumer base calling from one company to the other.”

STEWART STRAUSS OF STRAUSS PAPER CO. said the janitorial and cleaning supplies dis-

Sponsors

Joseph McCoy, People’s United Bank.

tribution company in Port Chester started by his German immigrant parents is “truly the American dream.” Today there are more than 80 employees, who Strauss said are integral in their success. “Our business is all about our people, making sure we get the best people that can work well with the culture at Strauss.”

JOHN FAHEY OF T.F. ANDREW CARPET ONE FLOOR & HOME said he and his siblings used to sit around the dining room table helping their father, the founder of the Elmsford company, stuff envelopes to put in mailboxes throughout Westchester County. His family continues to take their father’s values to heart. “I think the greatest thing that has helped us as a company is simple — hard work and treating people right. My dad taught us at an early age to be hard workers. We were a team back then and we still are

Jerry Nappi, Entergy.

now, and it’s been very successful.”

DOUGLAS WADE OF WADE’S DAIRY in Bridgeport brought the whole “Wade Brigade” on stage to accept his award. He said his parents instilled in him strong family values. “Our people are very important to us and it translates to great customer service when everyone is engaged and everyone is working together. I’m very proud of my family and everything we have accomplished.” After accepting his own award, he presented Stew Leonard Jr. with a 1965 milk bottle of his personal collection from Conover Farms, which Leonard’s father owned and operated. Trying not to drop his crutches or microphone, Leonard accepted with a smile. Two winners, Craig’s Fine Jewelry of Ridgefield and Triax of Norwalk, were unable to attend. WCBJ | HV Biz

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PLANNING AHEAD YOUR SOURCE FOR UPCOMING WESTCHESTER NOT-FOR-PROFIT EVENTS MAR. 12

GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH CORPORATE CONTRACTS Benefiting: Women’s Enterprise Development Center

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Attendees will hear presentations from panelists from major corporations such as IBM and MasterCard, on opportunities for small businesses up to $50 million in revenue, including those companies eligible for certification, to compete for and win contracts. The presentations will provide information on how to get registered, criteria used in risk assessment of potential vendors and tips on marketing your business to corporate buyers. TIME: 6 to 9 p.m. LOCATION: 360 Hamilton Ave., Auditorium, White Plains TICKET PRICE: Free CONTACT: Maria Guardado 948-6098 or email info@wedcbiz.org or visit www.wedcbiz.org

MAR. 15

WIHD will screen the documentary, “Autistic Like Me: A Father’s Perspective,” which examines the lives of fathers and male caregivers raising and caring for children with an autism spectrum disorder. EVENT CHAIRPERSON: Michaeline Curtis TIME: 2 to 4:30 p.m. LOCATION: WIHD, Cedarwood Hall Auditorium, Valhalla TICKET PRICE: Free, with limited seating CONTACT: 493-8993

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EXHIBIT AT THE WESTCHESTER BUSINESS EXPO Benefiting: The Business Council of Westchester

The Westchester Business Expo, the largest and most anticipated trade show in Hudson Valley, has been expanded to include a host of new activities designed to create an exciting interactive business experience. Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to exhibit alongside more than 180 vendors and showcase your business in front of 2,000 business professionals and decision makers in four hours. TIME: 1 to 5 p.m. LOCATION: Hilton Westchester, Rye Brook TICKET PRICE: $550 members; $395 NFP members; $600 green aisle; journal opportunities available CONTACT: Call 948-2110 or visit www.westchesterny.org

PHELPS FOOD & WINE FEST Benefiting: Phelps Memorial Hospital Center

Do you enjoy extraordinary food, wines and beer? Come enjoy delectable dishes prepared by chefs from 15 top restaurants, wines from a wide selection of outstanding vineyards and an international beer garden presented by Half Time in Mamaroneck. Celebrity chef Waldy Malouf of the Culinary Institute of America will demonstrate culinary arts honed at the Rainbow Room and Le Cremaillere. TIME: Noon to 4 p.m. LOCATION: Trump National Golf Club, Briarcliff Manor TICKET PRICE: $90 per person CONTACT: Marissa Coratti at 366-3104 or email mcoratti@pmhc.us

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Benefiting: Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

This event is a unique opportunity for Legal Services of the Hudson Valley to further fund their efforts to save children from neglect, protect women from domestic violence, defend seniors against abuse, serve veterans on the home front and keep families in their homes. It also focuses attention on the essential need for equal access to justice in our community and our society. Since 1967, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley has advanced the cause of equal access to justice in our region. HONORING: Hon. Anthony A. Scarpino Jr., DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr LLP; Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP; Catherine Marsh and the Westchester Community Foundation EVENT CHAIRPERSONS: Courtney Rockett, Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP; Fran Pantaleo, Bleakley Platt & Schmidt LLP TIME: 6 to 9 p.m. LOCATION: Ritz-Carlton, Westchester, White Plains TICKET PRICE: $275 per person; sponsorship and journal opportunities available CONTACT: Hospitality Resource Group at 761-7111 or email Jenna@hrginc.net

SEVENTH ANNUAL REELABILITIES NEW YORK DISABILITIES FILM FESTIVAL Benefiting: The Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD)

NINTH ANNUAL EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE DINNER

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Benefiting: Westchester Children’s Association

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WHITE PLAINS YMCA CULINARY EXPERIENCE Benefiting: White Plains YMCA

This fundraising event features specialty dishes from some of the area’s best restaurants paired with wines especially selected by Zachy’s. A spectacular silent auction features food and culinary items and luxury packages. EVENT CHAIRPERSON: Mike Shaw TIME: 6 to 8:30 p.m. LOCATION: Crowne Plaza, White Plains TICKET PRICE: $85 per person; sponsorship opportunities available CONTACT: Doris Fraser at 287-2021, ext. 201, or email Dfraser@ymca-cnw.org

ARTS AWARD 50 FOR 50 LUNCHEON Benefiting: ArtsWestchester

In celebration of ArtsWestchester’s 50th Anniversary, the 2015 Arts Awards Luncheon will celebrate 50 outstanding artist awardees, along with honorees who have made significant contributions to the arts in Westchester. HONORING: 50 for 50 awardees TIME: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. LOCATION: DoubleTree Hotel, Tarrytown TICKET PRICE: $85 individual; $50 artist; sponsorship and journal opportunities available CONTACT: Ann Fabrizio at 428-4220, ext. 326, or email afabrizio@artswestchester.org or visit www.artsw.org/artsawards2015

SUBMIT YOUR EVENT Westchester not-for-profit organizations are invited to promote their special events in “Planning Ahead.” To submit an event, visit www.HRGinc.net and click on “Planning Ahead” or for more information, please call 761-7111. Events are compiled in cooperation with Association for Development Officers Inc. www.adoonline.org

WESTCHESTER CHILDREN’S ASSOCIATION 2015 ADVOCACY BREAKFAST

APR.

Join Westchester Children’s Association to hear Karen Pittman of the Forum for Youth Investment, a leading organization on youth development and home of Ready by 21, a groundbreaking collective impact model for youth. The focus for this year’s breakfast is to create a collective agenda of the most urgent issues affecting Westchester’s children/youth. Attendees will learn the basic principles of collective impact and hear from local groups on how they have used this model to address various problems in their communities. TIME: 8 to 10 a.m. LOCATION: Westchester Marriott Hotel, Tarrytown TICKET PRICE: $45 per adult; $25 per student CONTACT: Sarah Yergeau at 946-7676 or email syergeau@wca4kids.org or visit http://bit.ly/AdvBfast2015

MARCH FOR BABIES Benefiting: March of Dimes

Join the walk to give every baby a healthy start. This walk is a nationwide premier fundraising event. The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health, which works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. EVENT CHAIRPERSONS: Martin Ball, Customers Bank; Bill Noha, Noha Insurance TIME: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. LOCATIONS: Saxon Woods Pool, White Plains; Lake Welch, Harriman State Park, Stony Point TICKET PRICE: Sponsorship opportunities available CONTACT: Ellen Sanfilppo at 610-7528 or email esanfilippo@marchofdimes.com

SUPERHERO GALA 2015 Benefiting: St. Christopher’s Inc.

Celebrate our heroes! Join to help reach the goal. Please help celebrate our greatest heroes — our children. TIME: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. LOCATION: Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill Mansion, Tarrytown TICKET PRICE: $250 per person; sponsorship and journal opportunities available CONTACT: Katie Johnson at 693-3030, ext. 2313, or kjohnson@sc1881.org or visit www.sc1881.org

VOLUNTEER SPIRIT AWARDS 35TH BREAKFAST BENEFIT Benefiting: The Volunteer Center of United Way

Honoring extraordinary volunteers positively impacting our community, join The Volunteer Center of United Way as they reveal new and exciting initiatives and strategies, which will build stronger and more resilient communities through volunteerism. TIME: 8 to 10 a.m. LOCATION: Westchester Marriott, Tarrytown TICKET PRICE: Sponsorship and journal opportunities available CONTACT: Allison Chader at 227-9307 or allison@volunteer-center.org or visit www.volunteernewyork.org/awards

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REAL ESTATE

BUILDING OWNERS

THE ASHFORTH CO.

GEORGE COMFORT & SONS INC.

707 Summer St., Stamford, Conn. 06901 Phone: 203-359-8500 Website: ashforth.com Major properties in the region: Nyala Farms Corporate Center, Westport; Greenwich Plaza, Greenwich; 3001 Stamford Square, Stamford; Harbor Square, Stamford; The Mill, Greenwich; 1000 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton; 1111 and 1177 Summer St., Stamford; 2777 Summer St., Stamford; 100 Mill Plain Road, Danbury; 707 Summer St., Stamford; 8 Sound Shore Drive, Greenwich; 1290 E. Main St., Stamford; 274 Riverside Ave., Westport; 20 Horseneck Lane, Greenwich; 500 Post Road East, Westport; and 100 Field Point Road, Greenwich. Services: property management, financial management and reporting and construction management Year established: 1986

200 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y. 10016 Phone: 212-481-1122 Website: gcomfort.com Major properties in the region: Worldwide Plaza, New York; 200 Madison Ave., New York; 498 Seventh Ave., New York; 63 Madison Ave., New York; 2 Wall St., New York; 307 W. 38th St., New York; The Coach Building, New York; 37 W. 57th St., New York; 158 W. 27th St., New York; The Centre at Purchase, Purchase; High Ridge Park, Stamford, Conn.; and Shippan Landing, Stamford, Conn. Services: landlord agency, property management, construction management, tenant loyalty, acquisitions, corporate services, tenant representation and sustainability Year established: 1919

MACK-CALI REALTY CORP.

BENCHMARK PROPERTY GROUP

Cross Westchester Executive Park 100 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford, N.Y. 10523 Phone: 914-592-4800 Website: mack-cali.com Major properties in the region: Soundview Plaza, Stamford; and Stamford Executive Park, Stamford. Services: commercial and residential real estate services, architecture, construction, leasing, legal, property management, space planning Year established: 1949

3 Barker Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10601 Phone: 914-948-1018 Website: benchmarkpg.com Major properties in the region: 1325 Ave. of the Americas, New York; 135 E. 57th St., New York; 587 Main St., New Rochelle; Bridge Pointe, Newburgh; Graybar Building, New York; Plum Court, Poughquag; Sleight Farms, LaGrange; South Washington Ave., Tarrytown; The Enclave at Beacon, Beacon; The Estate of Briarcliff, Monroe; The Legends at Beekman Country Club, Beekman; Time & Life Building, Avenue of the Americas, New York and Victoria Estates, Poughquag. Services: property acquisition, entitlements, development, construction, leasing and sales and advisory services Year established: 2007

MARCUS PARTNERS INC.

301 Merritt 7, Norwalk, Conn. 06851 Phone: 203-762-7200 Website: marcuspartners.com Major properties in the region: 8 and 10 Wright St., Westport; 40 Cross St., Norwalk; 6 Armstrong Road, Shelton; West Ave. Medical Office, Norwalk; 40-60 Danbury Road, Wilton; 50 and 64 Danbury Road, Wilton; 15 Old Danbury Road, Wilton; 1000 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton; Reservoir Corporate Center, Shelton; 200 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk; and 187 Danbury Road, Wilton. Services: asset management, development and property management Year established: 1992

THE DAVIS COMPANIES

200 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk, Conn. 06854 Phone: 203-866-1220 Website: thedaviscompanies.com Major properties in the region: 40, 50, 60, 64 and 187 Danbury Road, Wilton; 200 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk; 40 Richards Ave., Norwalk; 15 Old Danbury Road, Wilton; Reservoir Corporate Center, Shelton; 35 Nutmeg Drive, Trumbull; 1000 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton; and 2150 Post Road, Fairfield. Services: real estate investment, development and management Year founded: 1976

MATRIX CORPORATE CENTER

39 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, Conn. 06810 Phone: 203-312-1596 Website: matrixcorpcenter.com Major properties in the region: Matrix Corporate Center, Danbury Services: full-service and carry-out dining; banquet and catering service; conference facility with audiovisual and teleconferencing; fitness center with outdoor jogging/walking trail; Perks CafĂŠ featuring Starbucks coffee; recreation room; sundry shop; salon/barbershop; dry cleaners with pickup and delivery services; ATM machine; credit union servicing building tenants; and 2,640 parking space in covered garage parking Year established: 2009

DIAMOND PROPERTIES LLC

333 N. Bedford Road, Suite 145, Mount Kisco, N.Y. 10549 Phone: 914-773-6249 Website: diamondproperties.com Major properties in the region: 333 N. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco; 75 Virginia Road, North White Plains; 115 Wall St., Valhalla; 100 S. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco; 2 Church St., Ossining; 175 Tompkins Ave., Pleasantville; 141 Tompkins Ave., Pleasantville; 42 Memorial Plaza, Pleasantville: 828 S. Broadway, Tarrytown; 50 Broadway, Hawthorne; 1 Tuckahoe Ave., Eastchester, 1351 Washington Blvd., Stamford, Conn.; Services: construction, leasing and property management Year established: 1993

REAL ESTATE

QUANTUM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

33 W. Main St, Elmsford, N.Y. 10523 Phone: 914-592-1100 Services: full-service property management, back-office accounting and capital improvements Year established: 1990

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MOVE IN READY 10TH FLOOR FULLY-FURNISHED HIGH-END PRE-BUILT OFFICE 2,227 SF Rare Opportunity to Join a Prestigious Tenant Roster at This Class-A Address in the Heart of White Plains • Full service cafeteria and executive dining

• Executive board room

• Concierge services • State-of-the-art fitness center (with on-site trainer) • 140-person auditorium

• Walking distance to the White Plains transportation hub with optional shuttle service available • Enclosed covered parking within the building

FINISHES AND FEATURES: • Furnished private offices OFFICE

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RECEPTION

• Upgraded high efficiency lighting throughout the space

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REAL ESTATE

BUILDING OWNERS / COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS

R.J. ROSE REALTY LLC

500 Nepperhan Ave., Yonkers, N.Y. 10701 Phone: 914-423-2047 Website: rjroserealty.com Major properties in region: 500-530 Nepperhan Ave, Yonkers Services: on-site family management, high ceilings, hardwood floors, loading docks, access and parking available 24/7, TV surveillance and security system, multiple large freight/passenger elevators, men’s/women’s bathrooms on every floor Year established: 2007

THE ASHFORTH CO.

707 Summer St., Stamford, Conn. 06901 Phone: 203-359-8500 Website: ashforth.com Largest project under construction [square feet]: NA Range of cost [in millions]: $1-20 Construction classiﬁcation percentages: NA Services: construction, property management and investments Year established: 1896

RMS COMPANIES

75 Camp Ave., Stamford, Conn. 06907 Phone: 914-4968-2313 Website: rms-construction.com Major properties in region: Hotel Zero Degrees, 909 Washington Blvd., Stamford; offices at 970 Summer ST., Stamford; 5 Sixth St., Norwalk; and condominiums at 142 E. Ave., Norwalk Services: construction, renovation, tenant fit-outs, project and property management, customhome building, development of town homes and residential communities Year established: 1995

THE BAKER COMPANIES

1 W. Red Oak Lane, White Plains, N.Y. 10604 Phone: 914-481-9000 Website: thebakercompanies.com Largest project under construction [square feet]: NA Range of cost [in millions]: NA Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 85 percent, industrial; 13 percent, office; and 2 percent, retail Services: acquisition and development Year established: 1966

WFL REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC

161 E. Ave., No. 104, Norwalk, Conn. 06851 Phone: 203-604-1390 Website: wflrealestate.com Major properties in region: 745 Hanscock Ave., Bridgeport; 6-12 Ives St., Danbury; 151 E. Post Road, White Plains, N.Y.; 34 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich; 1495 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield; 99 Prospect St., Stamford; 43-73 N. Main St., South Norwalk; 1 Marshall St., South Norwalk; 98 E. Ave., Norwalk; and 161 E. Ave., Norwalk. Services: brokerage services, build-outs of office space, property management Year established: 1999

BENCHMARK PROPERTY GROUP LLC

3 Baker Ave., Sixth floor, White Plains, N.Y. 10601 Phone: 914-231-8080 Website: benchmarkpg.com Largest project under construction [square feet]: 30,000 Range of cost [in millions]: NA Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 100 percent, office Services: real estate investment, development, consulting and ownership Year established: 2007

WILLIAM A. KELLY & CO.

BERKSHIRE INDUSTRIAL CORP.

87 Bedford Road, Katonah, N.Y. 10536 Phone: 914-232-3191 Website: wakellyco.com Major properties in region: Club Fit, 600 Bank Road, Jefferson Valley; Croton River Park, Croton Falls; two apartment buildings in Mount Kisco Services: full-service general contracting management, including construction management, commercial construction, pre-engineered metal buildings, re-roof services, retail projects, residential construction and organization memberships Year established: 1932

2 Parklawn Drive, Bethel, Conn. 06801 Phone: 203-743-7201 Website: berkshirecorporatepark.com

Largest project under construction [square feet]: 16,000 Range of cost [in millions]: NA Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 20 percent, industrial; 20 percent, office; 10 percent, retail; and 50 percent, flex space

Services: full-design building, from land planning to construction management Year established: 1968

BUILDING AND LAND TECHNOLOGY

200 Atlantic St., Sixth floor, Stamford, Conn. 06802 Phone: 203-846-1900 Website: bltoffice.com Largest project under construction [square feet]: six million Range of cost [in millions]: More than $100 Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 27 percent, office; 3 percent, retail; and 70 percent, residential Services: real estate development, investment, construction, management and ownership Year established: 1982

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The Purchase Professional Park has emerged as the foremost location for medical practices on what has become known as Westchester’s “Medical Mile.” Situated on Westchester Avenue, the 13-acre campus features three modern buildings (3000, 3010 and 3020 Westchester Ave.) totaling 135,000 square feet of Class A medical and professional space. Purchase Professional Park offers many benefits for today’s fast-growing medical practices and health care companies with custom-built medical suites available from 1,000 square feet and up. It is a true suburban office and medical park offering the latest in corporate quality amenities and services, including on-site café, fitness center, 24/7 building access with state-of-the-art camera security, landscaped courtyard with fountain and seating areas, on-site owner management and abundant complimentary parking.

the art medical space. The modern three-story building is fully leased to WESTMED Medical Group, a leading multispecialty group medical practice. 3030 Westchester Ave. is one of the most technologically advanced medical buildings in the region offering patients the convenience of a one-stop shopping medical experience all under one roof. It is also the first new office building to be built on the I-287 corridor in more than 25 years! In addition to WESTMED Medical Group,

more energy-efficient LED lighting is being installed throughout the on-site parking areas at the campus, and all interior and exterior signage is also being replaced to display the complex’s new name. Further solidifying the Purchase Professional Park’s standing as one of Westchester’s premier locations for medical practices, Simone Development Companies and Fareri Associates recently completed development of a fourth building – 3030 Westchester Ave. – comprised of 85,000 square feet of state-of-

bishing the exterior facades, renovating all of the lobbies as well as all common area hallways and restrooms and replacing the elevators and elevator cabs with new finishing throughout all three of the complex’s existing buildings. Landscaping is being upgraded throughout the campus and the existing courtyard will have a new fountain as its centerpiece, along with new plantings, pavers and outdoor furniture for visitors and employees working at the complex to enjoy. Further, new, brighter and

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The complex boasts a highly visible and convenient location at exit 10 off I-287, with access to major highways, including I-95, I-684 and the Hutchinson River/Merritt parkways and is just minutes away from the Westchester County Airport and Metro-North train stations in Rye, Harrison and White Plains, providing access to the growing suburban patient base in Westchester, Fairfield and Putnam counties. The complex is also minutes from major medical institutions, including White Plains Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, Westchester Medical Center and the newly opened Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Purchase Professional Park recently completed a major renovation and modernization of the existing buildings and common areas. The renovation work included refur-

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COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS

CAPPELLI ORGANIZATION

EMPIRE STATE REALTY TRUST

COLLINS ENTERPRISES LLC

F.D. RICH CO.

7 Renaissance Square, Fourth floor, White Plains, N.Y. 10601 Phone: 203-769-6500 Website: icappelli.com Largest project under construction [square feet]: 550,000 Range of cost [in millions]: $130 Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 25 percent, retail; and 75 percent, residential Services: real estate development and general construction Year established: 1983

Metro Center, 1 Station Place, Stamford, Conn. 06902 Phone: 203-353-5200 Website: empirestaterealtytrust.com Largest project under construction [square feet]: includes 14 classrooms Range of cost [in millions]: $24 Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 50 percent, office; and 50 percent, retail Services: leasing, marketing, construction, legal, accounting, asset and property management Year established: 1934

1455 E. Putnam Ave., Second floor, Old Greenwich, Conn. 06870 Phone: 203-358-0004 Website: collins-llc.com Largest project under construction [square feet]: 200,000 Range of cost [in millions]: $20-100 Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 10 percent, office; and 90 percent, apartments Services: full-service real estate company, acquisition, development, assets and property management, financing and consulting Year established: 1992

222 Summer St., Stamford, Conn. 06901 Phone: 203-359-2900 Website: fdrich.com Largest project under construction [square feet]: 700,000 Range of cost [in millions]: $20-100 Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 5 percent, hotel; 10 percent, retail; and 85 percent, residential Services: development, leasing, management and construction Year established: 1920

FISCHEL PROPERTIES

COVINGTON DEVELOPMENT LLC

501 Kings Highway East, Fairfield, Conn. 06825 Phone: 203-696-1000 Website: fischelproperties.com Largest project under construction [square feet]: 125,000 Range of cost [in millions]: $1-20 Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 2 percent, industrial; 85 percent, office; 12 percent, retail; and 1 percent, multifamily Services: full-service commercial real estate development company, including new construction and rehab development, real estate brokerage, property management and business consulting Year established: 1970

322 Clock Tower Commons, Brewster, N.Y. 10509 Phone: 845-279-9565 Website: Covington-development.com Largest project under construction [square feet]: 136,000 Range of cost [in millions]: $1-20 Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 25 percent, industrial; 25 percent, office; 25 percent, retail; and 25 percent, multifamily housing Services: full-development services Year established: 1980

THE DAVIS COMPANIES

GINSBERG DEVELOPMENT COS.

200 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk, Conn. 06854 Phone: 203-866-1220 Largest project under construction [square feet]: NA Range of cost [in millions]: NA Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 100 percent, office Services: real estate investment, development and management Year established: 1976

100 Summit Lake Drive, Suite 235, Valhalla, N.Y. 10595 Phone: 203-747-3600 Website: gdcllc.com Largest project under construction [square feet]: 330-unit luxury rental complex Range of cost [in millions]: $100 Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 100 percent, residential Services: construction, leasing, management and sales Year established: 1963

DIAMOND PROPERTIES LLC

333 N. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, N.Y. 10549 Phone: 773-6249 Website: diamondproperties.com Largest project under construction [square feet]: NA Range of cost [in millions]: NA Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 50 percent, industrial; 35 percent, office; and 15 percent, retail Services: site selection, acquisition, construction, and management Year established: 1995

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LASHINS DEVELOPMENT CORP.

80 Business Park Drive, Armonk, N.Y. 10504 Phone: 914-273-5200 Website: lashinsdevelopment.com Largest project under construction [square feet]: NA Range of cost [in millions]: NA Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 10 percent, industrial; 70 percent, office; 10 percent, retail; and 10 percent, residential Services: development, construction, leasing and management Year established: 1944

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COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS

MACK-CALI REALTY CORP.

RMS COMPANIES

Cross Westchester Executive Park 100 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford, N.Y. 10523 Phone: 914-592-4800 Website: mack-cali.com

75 Camp Ave., Stamford, Conn. 06907 Phone: 914-4968-2313 Website: rms-construction.com

Largest project under construction [square feet]: 60,000 Range of cost [in millions]: $1-20 Construction classiﬁcation percentages: NA Services: real estate developer Year established: 1995

Largest project under construction [square feet]: 736 units, in partnership with Ironstate Development

Range of cost [in millions]: NA Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 100 percent, multifamily Services: lease analysis, development feasibility and entitlement studies, sustainable design

ROSENSHEIN ASSOCIATES

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700 S. Barry Ave., Mamaroneck, N.Y. 10543 Phone: 914-698-3600 Website: rosensheinassocs.com Largest project under construction [square feet]: NA Range of cost [in millions]: NA Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 100 percent, retail Services: acquisition, development, and brokerage Year established: NA

MARCUS PARTNERS INC.

301 Merritt 7, Norwalk, Conn. 06851 Phone: 203-762-7200 Website: marcuspartners.com

Largest project under construction [square feet]: 206,000 Range of cost [in millions]: $20-100 Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 37 percent, office; and 63 percent, medical lab Services: real estate investment, development and management Year established: 1992

RPW GROUP INC.

800 Westchester Ave., Suite N601, Rye Brook 10573 Phone: 914-285-1700 Website: rpwgroup.com Largest project under construction [square feet]: one million Range of cost [in millions]: More than $100 Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 20 percent, hotel; 40 percent, office; and 40 percent, residential Services: ownership, management, general contracting, and construction management Year established: 1979

NATIONAL REALTY & DEVELOPMENT CORP.

3 Manhattanville Road, Suite 202, Purchase, N.Y. 10577 Phone: 914-694-4444 Website: nrdc.com Largest project under construction [square feet]: 271,979 Range of cost [in millions]: NA Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 100 percent, retail Services: development, acquisitions, entitlement, property operations/management, leasing and marketing, construction, property management and legal services Year established: 1964

SEABOARD PROPERTIES

1 Atlantic St., Stamford, Conn. 06901 Phone: 203-357-1600 Website: seaboardproperties.com

NATIONAL RESOURCES

485 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, Conn. 06830 Phone: 203-661-0055 Website: nationalresources.com Largest project under construction [square feet]: 100,000 Range of cost [in millions]: $50 Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 80 percent, office; and 20 percent, retail Services: development and management Year established: 1988

Largest project under construction [square feet]: 135,230 Range of cost [in millions]: $20-100 Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 25 percent, hotel; 25 percent, office; and 50 percent, apartments Services: owners, managers and developers of hotel, office and apartment projects located in Stamford, Conn. Year established: 1990

SIMONE DEVELOPMENT COS.

R.D. SCINTO

1250 Waters Place, Bronx, N.Y. 10461 Phone: 718-215-3000 Website: simdev.com

1 Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Shelton, Conn. 06484 Phone: 203-929-6300 Website: scinto.com Largest project under construction [square feet]: 294,000 Range of cost [in millions]: $1-20 Construction classiﬁcation percentages: NA Services: site selection, acquisition and construction Year established: 1975

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Services: commercial development and holding, residential development and sales Year established: NA

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COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS / COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FIRMS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FIRMS

SILVERMAN REALTY GROUP INC.

237 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10605 Phone: 914-683-8000 Website: silvermanrealty.com Largest project under construction [square feet]: NA Range of cost [in millions]: NA Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 50 percent, office; and 50 percent, retail Services: leasing, management Year established: 1970

SPINNAKER REAL ESTATE PARTNERS LLC

1 N. Water St., Suite 100, South Norwalk, Conn. 06854 Phone: 203-354-1547 Website: spinrep.com Largest project under construction [square feet]: 200,000 Range of cost [in millions]: $60 Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 10 percent, hotel; and 90 percent, residential Services: acquisition, development and management, urban planning, engineering, design execution Year established: 1950

STANLEY M. SELIGSON PROPERTIES 605 West Ave., Norwalk, Conn. 06850 Phone: 203-5600 Website: seligsonproperties.com

Largest project under construction [square feet]: 1.2 million Range of cost [in millions]: More than $100 Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 10 percent, retail; and 90 percent, residential Services: owner and manager of a real estate portfolio in excess of one million square feet of residential, office, retail, medical and light industrial buildings

Year established: 1953

WESTROCK DEVELOPMENT LLC

656 Central Ave., Yonkers, N.Y. 10704 Phone: 914-751-4000 Website: westrockdevelopment.com

Largest project under construction [square feet]: NA Range of cost [in millions]: NA Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 50 percent, industrial; 20 percent, office; and 30 percent, retail

Services: development Year established: 2000

WILLIAM A. KELLY & CO.

67 Bedford Road, Katonah, N.Y. 10538 Phone: 914-232-3191 Website: wakellyco.com

Largest project under construction [square feet]: 60,000 Range of cost [in millions]: $1-20 Construction classiﬁcation percentages: 100 percent, hotel Services: construction management, general contracting, turnkey packages, design build services, site work, excavation, and construction

Year established: 1933

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ADMIRAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES CORP.

62 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, N.Y. 10708 Phone: 914-779-8200 Website: admiralrealestate.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: five agents, one broker serving Westchester County and five agents, one broker serving Hudson Valley Towns and cities served: New York City and surrounding metropolitan areas Services: consulting, leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: office and retail Year established: 1997

ADVANTAGE REALTY COMMERCIAL

22 Lower Lake Road, Danbury, Conn. 06811 Phone: 203-798-9345 Website: advantagerealtyinc.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: three brokers Towns and cities served: Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding and Ridgefield, Conn. Services: consulting, leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, multifamily, office and retail Year established: 1978

ALLIED PROPERTY GROUP

116 Main St., Second floor, Greenwich 06830 Phone: 914-661-5800 Website: alliedpropertygp.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: two agents, one broker Towns and cities served: Greenwich and Westport Services: leasing, sales and property management Properties serviced: office and retail Year established: 1993

AMS REAL ESTATE LLC

Layafette Center 350 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. 06604 Phone: 203-372-1200 ext. 304 Website: amsrealestate.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: one agent and broker Towns and cities served: Bridgeport, Stratford and Torrington, Conn. Services: consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1990

ANGEL COMMERCIAL LLC

2425 Post Road, Suite 303, Southport, Conn. 06890 Phone: 203-335-6000 Website: angelcommercial.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: six brokers Towns and cities served: Fairfield and New Haven counties, national on an exclusive basis Services: sales, leasing, consulting, landlord and tenant representation Properties serviced: industrial, land, multifamily, office and retail Year established: 2000

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When is a Class B Building a Class A Decision?

oday, more than ever, every business owners want affordable ofﬁce space that ﬁts the demands of their company without breaking their budget. In light of cur-

rent economic conditions, businesses everywhere require better values — pure and simple — and today’s market presents the opportunity of a lifetime to find the best spaces at the best prices. Many business owners start by looking at Class A buildings, which are characterized by top-notch locations, architectural styles, amenities and facilities, offering strong appeal to businesses seeking aesthetics and function. These buildings command the highest prices in the market because they are usually newer, located near a train station andIor highway access and have multistory construction with high-quality specialized interiors, state-of-the-art IT capabilities and even back-up generators. Although Class A buildings may suit many businesses, such commercial real estate may not be the best choice for businesses working with limited budgets. Even businesses that might otherwise choose to house their company in Class A structures may find exceptional opportu-

represent you makes a huge difference. Rather than try and fit a round peg in a square hole, an experienced commercial real estate professional can help you find great spaces that fit your needs and your budget. For example, we at Rakow Commercial Realty Group Inc. represent all classes of buildings and, without bias,

nity and value in Class B buildings. In fact, by sacrificing some of the aesthetics of Class A commercial real estate, you can save money and find comfortable space at a much more affordable price. Class B buildings may present less-thanstellar visual appeal and make you walk a block or drive a couple of miles to your

If you’re changing office locations, remember to look at both Class A and Class B buildings and make sure you don’t look at the right space with the wrong broker. With the right commercial real estate professional, you’ll be able to find incredible values that fit your needs and your budget. can help any business owner find commercial space to match their needs and budget, plus help you find the best values anywhere within your economic and geographic parameters. While Class A real estate comes with distinctive appeal, you can select space in a Class B building that fits your budget

health club (instead of using one within a Class A building). But Class B buildings more than compensate you because of their superior value. Finding just the right space often depends on seeking representation capable of tailoring your search to your company’s unique requirements. Who you chose to

without sacrificing comfort and function. In fact, many Class B spaces could be classified as Class A with a few renovations and are just as comfortable as their higher-priced alternatives. If you’re changing office locations, remember to look at both Class A and Class B buildings and make sure you don’t look at the right space with the wrong broker. With the right commercial real estate professional, you’ll be able to find incredible values that fit your needs and your budget. Rick Rakow has been assisting commercial tenants for 30 years and is President/ CEO of the Rakow Commercial Realty Group based in White Plains, NY. RakowGroup is one of our region’s first and largest full service brokerage companies with a focus on tenant needs. Mr. Rakow serves as Chairman of the Board for The Food Bank for Westchester. He has also served on the Board at The Business Council of Westchester and currently is on the Board of The Westchester County Association. Rakow Commercial Realty Group 10 New King St., White Plains, NY 10604 914 422-0100 Ext 10 rakowgroup.com

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FIRMS

ANSON PROPERTIES LTD.

4 New King St., Suite 100, White Plains, N.Y. 10604 Phone: 914-937-3111 Website: realtyacquisitionconsulting.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: one broker Towns and cities served: Westchester County Services: leasing and sales Properties: industrial Year established: 1973

ANTHONY P. BELDOTTI MANAGEMENT CORP.

500 Executive Blvd., Suite 203, Ossining, N.Y. 10562 Phone: 914-762-7500 Website: apbproperties.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: one broker Towns and cities served: Briarcliff, Mount Kisco, Ossining and Yorktown, N.Y. Services: consulting, leasing, residential and commercial rentals Properties: industrial/warehouse, multifamily, office and rental Year established: 1984

ARIES DEITCH & ENDELSON INC.

110 S. Central Ave., Hartsdale, N.Y. 10530 Phone: 914-949-2800 Website: ade-re.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: two agents, seven brokers serving Westchester County; two agents, nine brokers serving Hudson Valley, N.Y. and four brokers serving Fairfield County, Conn. Towns and cities served: Fairfield County, Conn. and Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties Services: appraisal, consulting, leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: retail Year established: 1993

AUSTIN CORPORATE PROPERTIES INC.

BENSON COMMERCIAL REALTY INC.

18 Field Point Road, Greenwich, Conn. 06830 Phone: 203-622-0100 Website: bensoncommercial.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: three brokers serving Fairfield and Westchester counties Towns and cities served: Westchester, Dutchess and Rockland counties, N.Y. and Fairfield and New Haven counties, Conn. Services: commercial leasing, subleasing, property representation and sales Properties serviced: multifamily and retail Year established: 1988

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES

9 S. Colony Road, Wallingford, Conn. 06492 Phone: 800-243-0380 Website: bhhsneproperties.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: 38 agents Towns and cities served: Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford and Westport, Conn. Services: consulting, leasing and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, office and retail Year established: 2000

BERNARD REALTY/THE RETAIL LEASING CO.

71 Arch St., Greenwich, Conn. 06830 Phone: 203-622-1636 Website: theretailleasingcompany.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: one agent, one broker Towns and cities served: Fairfield and Westchester counties Services: leasing and sales Properties serviced: office and retail Year established: 1990

CBRE

31 Bonwit Road, Rye Brook, N.Y. 10573 Phone: 914-690-0020 Licensed agents and/or brokers: two brokers Towns and cities served: Westchester and Fairfield counties Services: consulting, leasing and sales Properties serviced: office and land Year established: 1971

201 Tresser Blvd., Suite 201, Stamford 06901 Phone: 203-329-7900 Website: cbre.com/usa/ct/Stamford Licensed agents and/or brokers: 50+ agents and brokers Towns and cities served: Fairfield and Westchester counties Services: appraisal, consulting, leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, multifamily, office and retail Year established: 1906

BALDWIN PEARSON & CO. INC.

CHOYCE PETERSON INC.

10 Middle St., Bridgeport, Conn. 06604 Phone: 203-335-5117 Website: baldwinpearson.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: one agent, one broker Towns and cities served: Fairfield County Services: appraisal, consulting, leasing, sales Properties: industrial, land, office and retail Year established: 1953

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383 Main Ave., Norwalk, Conn. 06851 420 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, N.Y. 10573 Phone: 914-422-5700 Website: choycepeterson.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: three agents Towns and cities serviced: Fairfield and Westchester counties Services: consulting services, leasing and sales Properties serviced: office and retail Year established: 1997

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How To Avoid Costly Mistakes When Negotiating Or Re-Negotiating Your Office Lease

hy you need a Tenant Representative –

The process of leasing office, industrial, retail or medical space, whether it is for a new location or extending an existing lease is a very complicated and time-consuming process that is fraught with issues that can have long-lasting impact on a company’s future.

Why landlords do not think you will move and they have the advantage – 1.

They know tenants renew their leases (plus or minus) 70 percent of the time. 2. They recognize the time, expense and effort associated with relocating. 3. You are not in the marketplace conducting a credible market search. 4. You waited too long to begin the process and have painted yourself into the proverbial corner. 5. You have not engaged a tenant representative* to assist you in evaluating your options and to represent your interests in ongoing lease negotiations. *A Tenant Representative is a commercial real estate broker who is specially trained to

represent the tenant side in understanding market conditions, lease options, development and negotiation. It is important to point out that the Tenant Representative’s fee is typically paid by the landlord.

don’t understand the value a Tenant Representative can provide or because they have the misconception that they will get a better deal by themselves and/or eliminate the Tenant Representative’s fee (if there is no

The benefit of Tenant Representation is that the tenant, who may only participate in negotiations like this once every three to 10 years, needs access to current market information, transaction expertise and negotiation skills at least equal to those the landlord (or those of his/her agents) who conduct these negotiations every day. Attempting to manage a relocation and lease negotiation or a lease re-negotiation without the assistance of an experienced Tenant Representative to guide you through the process and help you structure a transaction that best serves your functional, operational and financial objectives only increases the chances of making costly mistakes. Many tenants take the do-it-yourself approach. This is most likely because they

Tenant Representative utilized the landlord keeps the money allocated in the lease for this purpose).

What beneﬁt does the Tenant Representative provide? The benefit of Tenant Representation is that the tenant, who may only participate in negotiations like this once every three to 10 years, needs access to current market infor-

mation, transaction expertise and negotiation skills at least equal to those the landlord (or those of his/her agents) who conduct these negotiations every day.

SERVICES PROVIDED BY TENANT REPRESENTATIVES: • •

Analyze your space needs, Identify and investigate all viable property options, • Create leverage in the negotiation process, • Protect your interest in lease negotiations, • Provide a buffer between you and the landlord and • Manage and coordinate all the participants in the process. If you are planning to stay in your present space and wait until your lease expires to address these issues chances are you will be forced into paying even higher rates on less advantageous terms than if you were to renegotiate right now. Rakow Commercial Realty Group, 6 Landmark Square, Stamford, CT., 203-359-5703, ext. 10, rakowgroup.com Rick Rakow, rick@rakowgroup.com

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FIRMS

C.J. PAGANO & SONS INC.

COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATES REALTY INC.

COLDWELL BANKER COMMERCIAL NRT/ COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE

CR PROPERTIES GROUP LLC

30 Village Green, Bedford, N.Y. 10506 Phone: 914-232-4100 Website: cbcworldwide.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: NA Towns and cities served: Westchester and Putnam counties, N.Y. and Fairfield County, Conn. Services: commercial property leasing and investment sales Properties serviced: office, retail, industrial, land and multifamily Year established: 1906

295 Main St., Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12601 Phone: 845-485-3100 Website: crproperties.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: two brokers, Hudson Valley; two brokers, Westchester County; and two brokers, Fairfield County Towns and cities serviced: Hudson Valley, N.Y.; and Danbury, Conn. Services: leasing, sales and consulting services Properties serviced: industrial, land, multifamily, office and retail Year established: 1983

COLDWELL BANKER COMMERCIAL â€“ SCALZO GROUP

CRESA

420 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, N.Y. 10573 Phone: 914-939-1123 Website: cjpagano.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: two brokers, three agents Towns and cities served: Westchester County Services: appraisal (residential only), leasing, sales and commercial Properties serviced: office, retail, industrial, land and multifamily Year established: 1930

2 Stony Hill Road, Suite 206, Bethel, Conn. 06801 Phone: 203-744-7077 Website: coldwellbankerscalzo.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: nine agents, three brokers; seven agents, one broker serving Westchester County Towns and cities served: Fairfield and Litchfield counties, Conn. and Putnam and Westchester counties, N.Y. Services: leasing and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, multifamily, office and retail Year established: 2000

COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL INC.

1055 Washington Blvd., Third floor, Stamford, Conn. 06901 Phone: 914-324-0800 Website: colliers.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: 12 agents in the Stamford office Towns and cities served: Fairfield and Westchester counties and Hudson Valley Services: consulting, leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: industrial, office and retail Year established: 1926

COLONIAL REALTY

2 Post Road, Fairfield, Conn. 06824 Phone: 203-367-4087 Website: colonialrealty.net Licensed agents and/or brokers: NA Towns and cities served: Fairfield and New Haven counties, Conn. Services: leasing and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, office and retail Year established: NA

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411 Washington Ave., No. 201, Kingston, N.Y. 12401 Phone: 845-339-9100 Website: commercialassoc.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: three agents, two brokers Towns and cities served: Mid Hudson Valley, N.Y. Services: consulting, leasing, market and property analysis, sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, office and retail Year established: 1998

200 Connecticut Ave., Fourth floor, Norwalk, Conn. 06854 Phone: 203-899-7700 Website: cresa.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: one broker, Fairfield County and one broker, Westchester County Towns and cities serviced: Stamford and Fairfield County, Conn. Services: consulting, leasing and sales Properties serviced: office Year established: 1996

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD

107 Elm St., 4 Stamford Plaza, Eighth floor, Stamford 06902 Phone: 203-326-5800 7 Renaissance Square, White Plains, N.Y. 10601 Phone: 914-326-5827 Website: cushwake.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: 33 agents Towns and cities served: Fairfield and Westchester counties and Hudson Valley Services: appraisal, consulting, corporate service, economic incentives, finance, investor services, leasing, property management, tax services and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, multifamily, office and retail Year established: 1917

THE DAGAR GROUP LTD.

2 Summit Court, Suite 203, Fishkill, N.Y. 12524 Phone: 888-98-DAGAR Website: dagargroup.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: three brokers Towns and cities served: Hudson Valley, N.Y. and northern Fairfield County, Conn. Services: consulting, development, leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: office and retail Year established: 1988

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Harbor Point: Spring Brings Even More Living, Dining Options to Already Buzzing Neighborhood

You’ve survived winter and spring is just days away, so when daydreaming about soon-to-bepossible outdoor activities and stunning views of Long Island Sound, consider making Stamford’s Harbor Point your home—either permanently or for just a few hours. Harbor Point offers more than 20 acres of parks, a mile-long waterfront boardwalk, world-class marinas and an exciting calendar of entertainment and events. Adding to Harbor Point’s vibrant work/live transit village setting is a location just minutes from Interstate 95 and within walking distance of the Stamford Transportation Center, with Amtrak and Metro North service bringing Manhattan just a 45 minute commute away. Ample parking and transportation options make exploring all that Harbor Point has to offer easy. For those looking for a permanent home, Harbor Point’s mix of residences run the gamut of what a prospective renter could desire and include efficiencies, loft style, high rise luxury, smoke-free, pet-free, and family friendly options.

options available to them in the surrounding neighborhood. The Beacon is adjacent to Chef Aarón Sánchez’s celebrated Latin-inspired grill Paloma and joins a neighborhood that now includes Fairway Market and restaurants such as Harlan Social, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Le Pain Quotidien, Top This, Sign of the Whale, and World of Beer. Additionally, expected to open in Spring or Summer 2015 are Fortina and Bare Burger.

Bare Burger was voted best burger in NYC by Zagat’s and Fortina’s Armonk location was rated “Very Good” by the New York Times, and best new restaurant in Westchester County and no wonder. Several of its chefs have taken top honors on episodes of the Food Network’s “Chopped,” a show that features Paloma Chef Aarón Sánchez as a judge. Vault Apartments, located at 120 Towne Street, is the final development site in the historic Yale & Towne district. It consists of 252

residences, all a stone’s throw from Harbor Point’s dining and retail shops and just blocks away from the Stamford Transportation Center. A mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, Vault Apartments is Harbor Point’s first pet and smoke free building. A large fitness center, community rooms with Wi-Fi, and a lushly landscaped outdoor plaza with pool, sundeck, fire pits and grilling area provide endless amenities for residents. BLT CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

The waterfront is a centerpiece of what makes Harbor Point such a vibrant environment, and additional planned developments along the West branch of Stamford Harbor promise to add further excitement this summer. The apex of these options—coming this spring—is the Beacon, a 240-unit luxury apartment building located at One Harbor Point Road that will add new high-end residences, and those previously mentioned stunning views of Long Island Sound. The building’s mix of studios, one-, twoand three bedroom residences feature floorto-ceiling windows, modern kitchens with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, wood design flooring and custom designed cabinetry. These upscale finishes are matched in quality by the building’s amenities as well. Residents can enjoy the rooftop landscaped terrace with fire pit, observatory deck, a 24-hour health club, a yoga studio, game room, pool plaza and waterfront great room—all before considering the substantial

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FIRMS

DAVID ADAM REALTY INC.

28 Church Lane, Westport, Conn. 06880 Phone: 203-221-8148 Website: davidadamrealty.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: three agents, two brokers Area served: New York metropolitan Services: leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, office and retail Year established: 1991

DEEGAN-SANGLYN

325 Albany Ave., Kingston, N.Y. 12401 Phone: 845-334-9700 Website: deegansanglyn.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: two agents, two brokers Towns and cities served: Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange and Ulster counties, N.Y. Services: consulting, leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, multifamily, office and retail Year established: 1999

DELMHORST & SHEEHAN INC.

695 E. Main St., Stamford, Conn. 06901 Phone: 203-323-5200 Website: delmhorst-sheehan.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: two agents, three brokers Towns and cities served: Fairfield and Westchester counties Services: consulting, leasing and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, multifamily, office and retail Year established: 1991

DIAMOND PROPERTIES LLC

333 N. Bedford Road, Suite 145, Mount Kisco, N.Y. 10549 Phone: 914-773-6249 Website: diamondproperties.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: one broker Towns and cities served: New York, Connecticut and Ohio Services: property management, market repositioning and capital upgrades Properties serviced: office, retail, industrial and land Year established: 1993

DVB COMMERCIAL REALTY LLC

16 River St., Stamford, Conn. 06850 Phone: 203-855-8050 Website: dvbrealty.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: six agents Towns and cities served: Fairfield County Services: marketing, sales and leasing Properties serviced: office and retail Year established: 1992

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EMPIRE STATE REALTY TRUST

Metro Center, 1 Station Place, Stamford, Conn. 06902 Phone: 914-353-5200 Website: empirestaterealtytrust.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: three agents Towns and cities served: Fairfield and Westchester counties and New York City Services: accounting, asset management, finance, construction, leasing and marketing, legal and property management Properties serviced: office and retail Year established: 1934

FISCHER REAL ESTATE

236 Boston Post Road, Orange, Conn. 06477 Phone: 203-795-5554 Website: fischercom.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: four brokers Towns and cities served: Fairfield and New Haven counties Services: consulting, leasing and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, multifamily, office and retail Year established: 1976

FRIEDLAND REALTY ADVISORS

656 Central Park Ave., Yonkers, N.Y. 10704 Phone: 914-968-8500 Website: friendlandrealty.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: 30 brokers Towns and cities served: metropolitan, tristate areas Services: brokerage, leasing and sales Properties serviced: office, retail, industrial, land and multifamily Year established: 1970

GHP OFFICE REALTY

4 W. Red Oak Lane, Suite 200, White Plains, N.Y. 10604 Phone: 914-642-9300 Website: ghpoffice.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: six agents Towns and cities served: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and nationwide Services: construction management, leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: office, retail, industrial, land and multifamily Year established: 1999

GOLDSCHMIDT & ASSOCIATES

1 Chase Road, Scarsdale, N.Y. 10583 Phone: 914-723-1616 Website: ge-re.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: 11 agents, one broker; and four agents, one broker serving Fairfield County Towns and cities served: Connecticut, New Jersey and New York Services: consulting, development, leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: office, retail, industrial and land Year established: 1991

427 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, N.Y. 10570 Phone: 914-747-1099 Website: 427bedfordroad.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: two agents, one broker Towns and cities served: Westchester County Services: consulting, leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, multifamily, office and retail Year established: 1983

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D&D Elevator: It’s All About Service and Safety ased in Elmsford, D&D Elevator Maintenance Inc. is a leading elevator maintenance company serving the greater New York region with a legacy of long-term relationships, built on the highest levels of customer service. D&D is independent, licensed and fully insured. Established in 1981,

the company has been providing best maintenance practices throughout the New York metropolitan area for more than 32 years. Many of our current contracts are with customers we have been serving continuously since our beginning in the early 1980s. Westchester properties served by D&D include Mercy College, Montefiore Medical Center, House of Sports and numerous residential and commercial complexes.

In 2002, Robert partnered with the National Association of Elevator Contractors to develop an industry-wide certification program for the education and training of field technicians. This program is now being used for both training and licensing by more than 80 elevator companies nationwide. In 2003, D&D obtained approval of its “Certified Elevator Technician” (CET) program from both the federal and state departments of labor. And in 2011, the CET program was awarded accreditation by both ANSI and ISO for meeting its standards for certification programs. D&D is currently the only Merit Shop Contractor in the state of New York to offer apprenticeship training to its employees. For further information, visit www.ddelevator.com, or contact D&D Elevator Maintenance Inc., 38 Hayes St., Elmsford, NY 10523, (914) 347-4344.

North America’s first AC gearless machine, installed by D&D Elevator at St. Bart’s Church in New York City over 20 years ago, remains in service to this day.

Raising your Comfort Level D&D Elevator Cab Upgrades for Enhanced Quality of Life Innovative Designs ● Green technology ● The Comfort of the Human Touch

A touch-button car operating panel, an example of D&D’s innovative elevator cab design.

D&D’s principals are always easily reachable and immediately responsive to all emergency and routine needs. We strive to know all our customers by name and place primary value on personal relationships, accountability and reliability. Robert Schaeffer, currently D&D’s CEO and president, has been with the company since its inception. In 1984, Nunzio Meccariello, currently D&D’s treasurer, began leading the effort to build an efficient and dynamic modernization and construction department. The company was joined in 2005 by Michael Bonardi, currently D&D’s vice president, who, with his more than 35 years of professional experience, allowed D & D to expand its business to include large service, modernization and construction projects. Over the years, D&D has achieved several industry milestones, including the first AC gearless machine installation in North America. This state-of-the-art equipment has already given the customer more than 20 years of reliable operation and remains in service today. In 2001, D&D introduced its “Engineered Elevator Service Plan,” a concept based on new code requirements being adopted by the state and city of New York, and complying with Section 8.6 of the A17.1 Code for elevators and escalators.

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D&D Elevator Cab Upgrades make your tenants and residents feel as comfortable as “home,” while increasing the value of your building.

D&D designs and builds the most contemporary cabs and ambitious styles, using lightweight material and unique light postioning.

Innovative design & functionality: state-of-the-art touch screens with messaging; energy-saving, long lasting LED lighting designs.

For those preferring traditional styles and craftsmanship, with rich wood tones, strong brushed & polished bronze accents.

Located in Westchester, D&D Elevator is one of Greater New York’s leading elevator companies, with a 30-year legacy of long-term relationships built on the highest levels of customer service. D&D’s principals are always easily reachable and immediately responsive to all emergency and routine needs. Our portfolio includes some of the region’s finest commercial and residential properties. Visit our website: www.ddelevator.com

D&D Elevator Maintenance Incorporated • 38 Hayes Street • Elmsford, NY 10523 P: 914.347.4344 • F: 914.347.3222 • info@ddelevator.com • www.ddelevator.com

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FIRMS

GOLDSTEIN & ASSOCIATES REALTY INC.

235 Main St., Suite 319, White Plains, N.Y. 10601 Phone: 914-421-0444 Website: allcommercialspaces.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: one broker serving Fairfield County; three agents, one broker serving Westchester County Towns and cities served: Elmsford, Harrison, Hartsdale, Hawthorne, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Port Chester, Tarrytown, White Plains and Yonkers, N.Y.; Greenwich and Stamford, Conn. Services: consulting, leasing and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, office and retail Year established: 1995

GOODFELLOW COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

26 Mill Plain Road, Danbury, Conn. 06811 Phone: 203-744-7025 Website: goodfellows.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: nine brokers, two agents Towns and cities served: Fairfield and Litchfield counties, Conn. and Westchester and Putnam counties, N.Y. Services: consulting, leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, multifamily, office and retail Year established: 1934

HARBORVIEW PROPERTIES

2406 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, N.Y. 10538 Phone: 914-834-8200 Website: harborviewrealestate.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: six agents, three brokers Towns and cities served: tristate area Services: commercial property ownership, leasing and sales Properties serviced: multifamily, office, industrial and retail Year established: 1991

HASTINGS REAL ESTATE

196 Danbury Road, Wilton, Conn. 06897 Phone: 203-762-5099 Website: johndhastings.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: 10 agents, two brokers Towns and cities served: Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, Norwalk, Shelton, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull, Westport and Wilton Services: appraisal, consulting, leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, multifamily, office and retail Year established: 1948

HENRY W. FRIES REAL ESTATE

399 Knollwood Road, White Plains, N.Y. 10603 Phone: 914-949-9474 Website: hankfries.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: three agents, three brokers Towns and cities served: Westchester and Fairfield counties Services: appraisal, consulting, leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, multifamily, office and retail Year established: 1991

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HERITAGE REALTY SERVICES LLC

67 Irving Place, New York City, N.Y. 10003 Phone: 212-674-2556 Website: heritagerealtyservices.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: three brokers Towns and cities served: Fairfield and Westchester counties and New York City Services: leasing and property management Properties serviced: office and retail Year established: 2005

HOULIHAN LAWRENCE COMMERCIAL GROUP

880 Westchester Ave., Rye Brook, N.Y. 10573 Phone: 914-220-4411 Website: houlihanlawrence.com/commercial Licensed agents and/or brokers: 10 Towns and cities served: Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam and Fairfield counties Services: office and industrial leasing, retail leasing, land acquisition and development, investment opportunities, municipal approvals and affiliate services Properties serviced: office, retail, industrial, land and multifamily Year established: 2012

HOULIHAN-PARNES PROPERTIES

4 W. Red Oak Lane, White Plains, N.Y. 10604 Phone: 914-694-4200 Website: houlihanparnes.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: six agents Towns and cities served: New York metropolitan areas, Rockland County and New Jersey Services: leasing, sales, financing, property management and construction management Properties serviced: retail and multifamily Year established: 2000

HOULIHAN-PARNES REALTORS

4 W. Red Oak Lane, White Plains, N.Y. 10604 Phone: 914-694-6070 Website: houlihanparnes.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: 13 agents Towns and cities served: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and nationwide Services: consulting, leasing, property management, finance and sales Properties serviced: office, retail, industrial, land and multifamily Year established: 1981

HOWARD PROPERTIES LTD.

3 Barker Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10601 Phone: 914-287-0033 Website: howprop.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: one agent, one broker Towns and cities served: national and international Services: consulting, leasing and sales Properties serviced: office and industrial Year established: 1998

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When Commercial Site and Landscape Conditions Are Just Not Working SEVEN SECRETS TO A SUCCESSFUL SPEC REVIEW

reparing a spring landscape strategy is vital. It’s an important part of every property manager’s job during this time of year.

As the end of winter nears and even before the spring flowers start to bloom, facility managers are asking themselves: are my specifications working for my property? How can I ensure that my landscape makes a quick recovery from winter’s heavy snow and severe cold temperatures?

and identify the critical factors and the details that determine that the job/operation is properly performed to your sites and stakeholders’ expectations and goals. (Be clear, simple and specific.) Don’t forget the changing factors. Specifications may change in various areas of your site; the formal hedge at the main entry may need to

be pruned three-to-four times to always be crisp, while a hedge in the rear of the property may only need to be pruned twice. Be specific! Avoid the term “as needed.” Does “as needed” mean changing the anticipated service from one time per week to two times per week or daily? “As needed,” without further clarity, can

be a point of disagreement between owner/ manager and vendor. For example “prune as needed” can be interpreted as once to one bidder, twice to another and three to someone else. Check licensing. Licensing is important. Ensure that the bidders are licensed in turf/ ELM CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

SPRING WILL COME … WE PROMISE! READY TO MAXIMIZE YOUR CURB APPEAL? DON’T DELAY! Eastern Land Management services businesses throughout southern Connecticut and the New York metropolitan area by providing comprehensive property care.

Let the experts at ELM secure a successful landscape maintenance and recovery strategy for your property this spring. We perform complimentary commercial property assessments. Get a jump-start while

“Your outdoor space is the very first thing customers, tenants, employees and visitors see when they arrive. That’s why it’s so important to perform regular check-ups and evaluations,” said Bruce T. Moore Sr., President/CEO, Eastern Land Management (ELM). “No beautifully designed and professionally installed landscape can stay beautiful without annual updates and enhancements to the plan.” If you have been finding yourself in discussions on how you and landscape-services providers “interpret” portions of your spec or if you find that your site is “settling” for something in between what you wanted and what the provider bid, then it is probably time for a spec review. Here are seven tips for a smooth and successful process: Timing is everything. Take a step back and think about how long it’s been since your landscape specs were updated. If it’s been more than four-to-five years, your landscape has been growing and changing and in turn, your maintenance specifications need to update, too. Make a list and review your specs. Are all of the landscape components in? (Think turf, shrub beds, hedges, ground covers, flowerbeds, trees, mulched beds, walkways and paved areas.) Fully explain. Describe the work to be done

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there is still time to put careful thought into this year’s landscape maintenance program.

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FIRMS

JONES LANG LASALLE AMERICAS

100 First Stamford Place, Suite 201, Stamford, Conn. 06902 Phone: 203-705-2220 Website: us.joneslanglasalle.com/ct-westchester Licensed agents and/or brokers: NA Towns and cities served: Fairfield and Westchester counties and Hudson Valley Services: consulting, leasing, project and development services, property management and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land and office Year established: 1899

180 S. Broadway, White Plains, N.Y. 10605 Phone: 914-287-0033 Website: katterproperty.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: two Towns and cities served: Westchester and Putnam counties Services: provides services directly to tenants and landlords marketing office, retail and industrial spaces, consulting services to investors and sellers and leasees/leasors Properties services: office, retail, industrial and land Year established: 1985

(Division of Keller Williams Realty) 120 Bloomingdale Road, Suite 101, White Plains, N.Y. 10605 Phone: 914-437-6100 Website: kwcommercial.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: one broker located in the White Plains office Towns and cities served: Bedford, Irvington, Hawthorne, New York City, Sleepy Hollow, Manhattan, Harrison, Pelham, White Plains, Larchmont, Rye, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Greenburgh, Scarsdale, Mount Kisco, Mamaroneck, Eastchester, Armonk, New Rochelle, Port Chester Services: consulting, leasing, property management, sales and business opportunities Properties serviced: industrial, land, multifamily, office and retail Year established: 2008

LARRY KATZ COMMERCIAL REALTY

160 East Ave., No. 1, Norwalk, Conn. 06851 Phone: 203-247-5931 Website: larrykatzrealty.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: one agent, one broker Towns and cities served: Fairfield County Services: leasing and sales Properties: industrial, land, multifamily, office and retail Year established: 2004

LAURENCE LONDON & COMPANY LLC

175 E. Middle Patent Road, Bedford, N.Y. 10506 Phone: 914-774-2550 Website: londonllc.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: one broker Towns and cities served: Westchester and Fairfield counties Services: leasing and sales Properties serviced: office, retail, industrial, land and multifamily Year established: 2012

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218 Greenwich Ave., Goshen, N.Y. 10924 Phone: 845-294-1000 Website: mansfieldcommercial.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: one agent, one broker Towns and cities served: Orange County, N.Y. Services: leasing and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, office and retail Year established: 1997

MARTIN REAL ESTATE LLC

KATTER PROPERTY COMPANY INC.

KW COMMERCIAL

MANSFIELD COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

2874 Main St., Suite 2A, Stratford, Conn. 06614 Phone: 203-377-7510 Website: martinrealestate.org Licensed agents and/or brokers: five agents Towns and cities served: Fairfield County Services: property management, leasing, sales and consulting Properties serviced: industrial, land, multifamily, retail and office Year established: 2006

MCCARTHY ASSOCIATES

170 Hamilton Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10601 Phone: 914-948-8900 Website: mcoc.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: four agents, one broker; one broker serving Fairfield County Towns and cities served: Fairfield and Westchester counties Services: consulting, office leasing and sales Properties serviced: office, retail, industrial and land

NATIONAL RESOURCES

485 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, Conn. 06830 Phone: 203-661-0055 Website: nationalresources.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: NA Towns and cities served: Greater New York City metropolitan area, including New York state, New Jersey and Connecticut Services: leasing, sales and property management Properties serviced: industrial, land, multifamily, office and retail Year established: 1993

NEW ENGLAND LAND CO. LTD.

135 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, Conn. 06830 Phone: 203-661-6004 Website: newenglandlandcommercial.com Licensed agents and/or broker: two agents serving Fairfield County; two agents serving Westchester County Towns and cities served: Greenwich and Stamford, Conn.; Rye and White Plains, N.Y. Services: consulting, leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, office and retail Year established: 1971

NEW YORK COMMERCIAL REALTY GROUP LLC

500 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 320, Harrison, N.Y. 10528 Phone: 914-287-6410 Website: nycrgroup.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: two brokers Towns and cities served: Bronx, Rockland and Westchester counties Services: leasing and sales Properties serviced: office, retail and industrial Year established: 2005

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Carmody’s Real Estate Group – Local Presence, Market Knowledge And Expanded Resources

Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP is a Connecticut-based law ﬁrm serving a wide range of businesses, utilities, governmental entities and individuals. With

more than 70 attorneys and offices in New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury and Southbury, we practice in nearly 30 specific areas of law, with each lawyer skilled in multiple related areas of practice. We believe that great lawyering is the result of partnering with clients so that expectations are clear, client needs are anticipated and the legal process is efficient. We aim to become an extension of your team and a valuable asset of your business. This approach has resulted in longstanding relationships with major clients and has created “institutional knowledge” that is a reality rather than a catch phrase.

Our Real Estate Group Carmody represents individuals, developers and investors in a broad range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, sales, financing, leasing, construction, project de-

velopment, environmental, asset operations and management and tax and assessment disputes. We also have a long history of representing utilities in related real estate matters.

Some of our speciﬁc practice strengths include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Planning of new structures and redevelopment Project development Commercial leases Zoning and land use Purchase and sale agreements Public finance Closings Environmental analysis/permitting Common interest ownership communities Construction contracts Condominiums Landlord tenant disputes Title review and insurance Boundary disputes Adverse possession litigation Commercial tax appeals Foreclosures

In the real estate industry, few decisions are more critical for success than choosing the right partners who can get the deal done. At Carmody, our Real Estate Group has the local presence and market knowledge coupled with the resources, depth and breadth to help you achieve your goals.

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Easements Conservation restrictions and easements • Eminent domain In the real estate industry, few decisions are more critical for success than choosing the right partners who can get the deal done.

At Carmody, our Real Estate Group has the local presence and market knowledge coupled with the resources, depth and breadth to help you achieve your goals. We understand that every deal is different and we know how to identify what your project needs and how to get it done.

NO M AT T E R HOW YOU L O OK AT I T, OU R F O C US R E M A I NS T H E S A M E : F O C USE D ON YOU R BUS I N E S S By understanding your business and the industries in which you operate, we never lose sight of what matters most to your success. DR I V E N BY YOU R S UC C E S S With a passion for solving problems and creating value, your business goals are always in focus.

For information, contact Brian T. Henebry at 203-573-1200. NEW HAVEN

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FIRMS

NEWMARK GRUBB KNIGHT FRANK

777 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, Conn. 06830 Phone: 203-531-3600

800 Westchester Ave., Suite 706, Rye Brook, N.Y. 10573 Phone: 914-881-1024 Website: ngkf.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: 13 agents serving Fairfield County and three agents serving Westchester county

Towns and cities served: Fairfield and Westchester counties Services: landlord representation, tenant representation, global corporate services, property management, investment and sales and project management

Properties serviced: retail, industrial, office, land and multifamily Year established: 1929

NORMANDY REAL ESTATE PARTNERS

The Exchange, 707 Westchester Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10604 Phone: 914-988-1100 Website: normandyrealty.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: NA Towns and cities served: Westchester and Fairfield counties Services: construction, development, leasing and property management Properties serviced: office, retail and industrial Year established: 2002

NORTHEAST REALTY GROUP LLC

2 William St., Suite 410, White Plains, N.Y. 10601 Phone: 914-984-5050 Website: nerealtygroup.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: NA Towns and cities serviced: New York tristate areas, including Connecticut, New Jersey, Manhattan and Westchester counties Services: strategy and consulting, market analysis, brokerage, project management and portfolio management Properties serviced: industrial and office Year established: 1998

PLATZNER INTERNATIONAL GROUP LTD.

309 North Ave., New Rochelle, N.Y. 10801 Phone: 914-235-7770 Website: platznerinternational.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: two agents serving Fairfield County; 20 agents, six brokers serving Westchester County Towns and cities served: Westchester County, five boroughs of New York City and Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan and Dutchess counties, N.Y. Services: consulting, leasing, property management and sales Properties: industrial, land, multifamily, office and retail Year established: 1940

PLI MANAGEMENT

(A division of Prime Locations Inc.)

733 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers, N.Y. 10704 Phone: 914-963-7400 Website: plimanagement.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: two brokers, 12 agents Towns and cities serviced: Westchester County and surrounding areas Properties serviced: apartments, land, office and retail Year established: 1988

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PRINceTON REALTY GROUP

333 N. Bedford Road, Suite 140, Mount Kisco, N.Y. 10549 Phone: 914-747-5000 Website: princetonrealtygroup.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: six agents, one broker serving Westchester County; one agent serving Hudson Valley; and three agents, one broker serving Fairfield County Towns and cities serviced: Bronx, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties Services: consulting, financing, leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: office, industrial, land, multifamily and retail

PYRAMID REAL ESTATE GROUP

250 Summer St., Suite 3-1, Stamford 06901 Phone: 914-348-8566 Website: pyramidgroup.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: five agents, four brokers Towns and cities served: lower Fairfield County Services: consulting, leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, office and retail Year established: 1973

RABIN PROPERTIES INC.

84 Rogers St., Tuckahoe, N.Y. 10707 Phone: 914-779-7000 Website: rabinpropertiesinc.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: 3 agents, two brokers Towns and cities served: five boroughs of New York City, Westchester and Rockland counties Services: leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, office and retail Year established: 2000

RAKOW COMMERCIAL REALTY GROUP

6 Landmark Square, Stamford, Conn. 06901 Phone: 203-359-5703 ext. 10

10 New King St., Suite 212, White Plains, N.Y. 10604 Phone: 914-422-0100 ext. 10 Website: rakowgroup.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: 10 agents, two brokers Towns and cities served: Fairfield and Westchester counties and beyond Services: representing tenants, landlords and investors Properties serviced: industrial, land, multifamily, office and retail Year established: 1985

RAND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

268 Main St., Suite B. New City, N.Y. 10956 Phone: 845-770-1205 Website: randcommercial.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: 35 Towns and cities served: Westchester and Fairfield counties, Hudson Valley and northern New Jersey Services: expertise in commercial real estate development, land sales, condo conversion, investment and corporate relocation Properties serviced: industrial, land, multifamily, office and retail Year established: 1980

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360 Hamilton Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10601 Phone: 914-750-7200 Website: slgreen.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: three Towns and cities served: Westchester and Fairfield counties Services: leasing, property management, construction and architecture Properties serviced: land, office and retail Year established: 1997

SCHATZ REALTY GROUP

265 Post Road West, Westport, Conn. 06880 Phone: 914-226-8727 Website: randrealestate.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: six agents, two brokers Towns and cities served: Connecticut, New York City and Miami Services: consulting, leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: office, retail, industrial, land and multifamily Year established: 1980

103 Mill Plain Road, Danbury, Conn. 06811 Phone: 203-797-0200 Website: ryer.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: four agents, one broker Towns and cities serviced: Bethel, Brookfield, Greater Danbury, Newton and Ridgefield Services: consulting, sales and leasing Properties serviced: office, industrial, land and retail Year established: 1972

(A division of SL Green Realty Corp.) 1 Landmark Square, Stamford, Conn. 06901 Phone: 203-363-2500

9 Burr Road, Westport, Conn. 06880 Phone: 914-222-4190 Website: saugatuckcommercial.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: five brokers Towns and cities served: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island Services: leasing, retail and landlord representation, sales and investment properties Properties serviced: land, office and retail Year established: NA

RHYS

9 W. Broad St., Third floor, Stamford, Conn. 06902 Phone: 203-274-9800 Website: rhysre.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: 15 agents and one broker Towns and cities serviced: Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island Services: consulting, cost recovery and audit programs, leasing, portfolio, representation and management, project management and sales Properties serviced: office, retail, land, industrial and multifamily Year established: 2009

RMS COMPANIES

75 Camp Ave., Stamford, Conn. 06907 Phone: 203-968-2313 Website: rms-companies.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: four agents, one broker Towns and cities served: Stamford, Norwalk, Bethel and Danbury, Conn. Services: consulting, leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: multifamily and office Year established: 1995

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SEABOARD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

1 Atlantic Street, Stamford, Conn. 06901 Phone: 203-357-1600 Website: seaboardproperties.com Licensed agents/brokers: NA Towns and cities served: Stamford, Conn. Services: property management Properties serviced: industrial, multifamily, office, retail and hospitality Year established: 1990

SIGNATURE GROUP LLC

850 Bronx River Road, Bronxville, N.Y. 10708 Phone: 914-237-2403 Website: royalproperties.com License agents and/or brokers: one agent, one broker serving Westchester County; one agent serving Hudson Valley; and one agent serving Fairfield County Towns and cities served: Brooklyn, Bronx, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties Services: consultation, leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: office, retail and land Year established: 1993

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109 Croton Ave., Ossining, N.Y. 10562 Phone: 914-941-7564 Website: schatzrealtors.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: four agents Towns and cities served: Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties, N.Y. Services: consulting, leasing, sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, multifamily, office and retail Year established: 1960

3 Parklands Drive, Darien, Conn. 06820 Phone: 203-655-1414 Website: signatureg.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: three agents, two brokers serving Fairfield County; three agents, two brokers serving Westchester County Towns and cities served: Fairfield and New Haven counties, Conn.; and Westchester County Services: cost segregation, leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: industrial, office and retail Year established: 1970

T SQUARE PROPERTIES INC.

56 Lafayette Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10603 Phone: 914-328-7511 Website: tsquareproperties.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: four brokers Towns and cities served: Westchester, Rockland and Dutchess counties Services: consulting, leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: land, industrial, office and retail Year established: 1983

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TAMERLAIN REALTY CORP.

629 Fifth Ave., No. 219, Pelham, N.Y. 10803 Phone: 914-637-0800 Website: tamerlainrealty.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: seven agents and brokers Towns and cities served: Westchester County Services: commercial, property, leasing and sales Properties serviced: industrial, retail, land and office Year established: 1971

TOWER REALTY CORP.

246 Federal Road, Brookfield, Conn. 06804 Phone: 203-775-5000 Website: towercorp.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: six agents, one broker Towns and cities served: Greater Danbury area, Conn. Services: consulting, leasing and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, multifamily, office and retail Year established: 1988

SIMONE —

➤ FROM PAGE 5 the park’s medical tenants include Burke Rehabilitation, ENT & Allergy Associates, Greenwich Hospital, Northern Westchester Hospital Associates, Rye Orthopedic Associates and Greenwich Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates to name a few. The exclusive leasing agent for Purchase Professional Park is Newmark Grubb Knight Frank. The Purchase Professional Park is another world-class development of Simone Development Companies, a full-service real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition and development of commercial, health care, industrial, retail and residential properties throughout the tri-state region. Headquartered in the Bronx, the privately held com-

pany owns and manages a diverse portfolio of more than 100 commercial properties exceeding 5 million square feet in the Bronx, Manhattan, Westchester County, Queens, Long Island and Connecticut. Simone’s largest and most successful development is the 42-acre Hutchinson Metro Center office complex located directly off the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. Simone’s development partner, Fareri Associates LP of Greenwich, is a family-owned and operated real estate investment and construction company focusing on development and re-development of office, retail, mixeduse and residential properties primarily in Fairfield County, Conn., and Westchester County.

TRANSWESTERN

67 Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich, Conn. 06830 Phone: 203-637-9300 Website: transwestern.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: two agents/brokers Towns and cities served: Westchester and Fairfield counties Services: consulting, leasing and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, office and retail Year established: 1978

VIDAL/WETTENSTEIN LLC

719 Post Road East, Westport, Conn. 06880 Phone: 203-226-7101 Website: vidalwettenstein.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: five brokers Towns and cities served: Fairfield and New Haven counties Services: consulting, leasing and sales Properties serviced: industrial, land, office and retail Year established: 1968

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➤ FROM PAGE 15 The waterfront is a centerpiece of what makes Harbor Point such a vibrant environment, and additional planned developments along the West branch of Stamford Harbor promise to add further excitement this summer. At Davenport & Stamford Landing, a 14acre stretch of land will be redeveloped into an exciting mix of public spaces, residential apartments, restaurants, offices and waterdependent uses—including a modern boatyard— that will increase public access to the Stamford waterfront. The adjacent Stamford Landing, home to waterfront restaurants Dolce Cubano and Crab Shell, will be expanded

under the new plan with the development of 108 residential units. The combined project will create a pedestrian link from Boccuzzi Park to the Stamford Transportation Center, South End and Downtown creating an active pedestrian streetscape on Southfield Avenue and extensive boardwalk along the Harbor. A full calendar of events, including 5k races, movies in the park, farmers markets, an arts festival, boardwalk yoga and more will augment Harbor Point’s rich, diverse mix of residential, commercial, and retail options. So this spring, don’t daydream when a world of living and lifestyle options is so close by.

WFL REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC

162 East Ave., Suite 1A, Norwalk, Conn. 06851 Phone: 203-604-1390 Website: wflrealestate.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: three agents, one broker Towns and cities served: Fairfield and Westchester counties Services: leasing, property management and sales Properties serviced: industrial, multifamily and retail Year established: 1998

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Changes to GE health plans leave retirees stunned BY HUGH BAILEY

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orking as a secretary at General Electric in the 1960s, Gail Zorpette would occasionally hear co-workers complaining about their pay. From her perspective, working at GE was about much more than a paycheck. “It’s not just the salary you’re getting paid; you have to add everything else into that figure,” she said, including the feeling that GE was the kind of company that would look out for

its workers, now and into the future. “I said, ‘You know, you should look in the newspapers and see what you can get that’s better than GE,’” said the Stratford, Conn., resident, now 74. “I bought the company line because I thought of myself very much as a GE person.” Today, Zorpette finds herself one of thousands of GE retirees who have seen the company eliminate its supplemental health insurance plans. Instead, GE is offering access to a private exchange of insurance

providers and a $1,000 annual reimbursement to cover expenses. According to GE documents and regulatory filings, the changes will save the company hundreds of millions of dollars. “They’re giving us a thousand dollars and washing their hands,” Zorpette said. Beyond the expense and inconvenience of finding a health plan on her own, she said, is the feeling that the company has turned its back on its people. “GE is making out very well by reducing

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its liability numbers, which is what some of us have become,” she said. “I don’t like to be thought of as a liability. I worked hard when I was there and I enjoyed it. I really was a GE booster. This is very disappointing.” A GE spokesman responded to a request for comment by pointing to a statement released last year. It reads: “Starting in 2015, GE will provide former salaried retirees with access to a private health care exchange, and will help pay for eligible expenses. The change in our program is consistent with trends among large companies. It allows GE to offer greater choice in coverage while striking a balance among our obligations to employees, retirees and shareowners.” GE in January reported operating earnings of $5.6 billion, or 56 cents a share, up 6 percent from the fourth quarter of 2013.

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Changes have come in two waves. In September 2012, the company announced that plans would no longer cover retirees who had not turned 65 by Jan. 1, 2015. Last year, the company said it would terminate the plans altogether and give retirees the option of purchasing supplemental coverage through a private exchange. GE has offered counseling to help people enroll and held a series of town hall meetings across the country to explain the changes. Under the previous system, retirees paid up to 10 percent of the monthly cost of insurance. The share the company paid amounted to an average of about $1,500 annually, retirees say. By offering $1,000 yearly, the company will see substantial savings. According to GE’s 2012 annual report, available online, the first round of changes saved the company $832 million in future benefit obligations. After the second round of changes last year, a filing with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission noted that the company’s obligations had been reduced a further $586 million. And the changes aren’t over. To date, the altered benefits have affected current and former salaried employees, totaling about 65,000 people nationwide. Changes for a similar number of hourly workers are likely in the offing; union negotiations are to be held later this year. As noted in its statement, GE is not alone in dramatically changing its retiree health benefits. “We’ve seen a steady effort on the part of large companies to reduce their financial liability for retirees,” said Tricia Neuman, senior vice president at the Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonprofit that studies health

care policy. Among companies that employ more than 200 people and offer health insurance to active workers, about 66 percent offered retiree health benefits in 1988. By last year, that number was down to 25 percent, according to Kaiser. For retirees, Medicare remains the primary source for health coverage, but it has its limits and doesn’t cover everything. Neuman said those facts are lost on many people. “Medicare provides basic coverage, but it has relatively high cost sharing, which is what employers were filling in with their health plans,” she said. Medicare does not have a limit on out-of-pocket spending, while many employer plans do. Changes in national health policy have also made a big difference. “In the past, people before they turned 65 were not eligible, so for the retiree, this was the bridge to getting them to Medicare,” she said. With the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, allowing anyone to buy health insurance on publicly run exchanges, there are more options, which may play a role in companies’ decisions, she said. But while GE is not alone in making changes, it hasn’t come without push-back. A federal lawsuit filed last year claims the company acted illegally when it changed its benefit plans. Dennis Rocheleau, who retired from GE in 2004, splits his time between Fairfield, Conn. — home of GE’s world headquarters — and Waupaca, Wis., where he filed suit. In December, a judge rejected a request for a preliminary injunction, which would have stopped GE from changing the plans while the suit was in progress, and is now considering a motion from GE to have the suit dismissed. “They’re saying we don’t have a claim,” Rocheleau said. “We believe we do.”

lawsuit,” he said. GE’s assurances that people will still be able to find quality health plans does not sit well with him. “The company has asserted that 78 percent of people could buy coverage for less money and be better off,” he said. “Of course you can buy lower-priced insurance, but you’re generally going to get less coverage. A lot of people who never had to make these GE, page 24

Gail Zorpette, who worked for GE for almost 30 years, poses at her home in Stratford. Photo by Christian Abraham

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Rocheleau, who was former chief labor negotiator at corporate headquarters, represented the company for decades as chief spokesman in national negotiations with unions. “I was shocked to find out in 2012 the company was going to reduce benefits,” he said. “I thought it was unconscionable. “I contacted some of the executives I had worked with and suggested we chat about it. They weren’t much captivated by that prospect. I spoke at a number of annual shareholder meetings to try to put out the facts as I saw them and see and if there was room for compromise. In fact, what we saw was an extension of the policy. At that point, I concluded that I had run out of real estate in an effort to talk sense, and filed the

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choices will be forced to make them, and they may not make them properly.” The lawsuit rests in part on the question of whether the health benefits were guaranteed. “There’s a fundamental argument about whether these plans were vested,” Rocheleau said. “Your pension is protected by law — if they said you’ll have it, it cannot be diminished after you’re retired. The argument about health care benefits is, are they vested? They can be. What we’re contending is the company’s behavior and traditions and language suggest that people would have these kinds of coverage.” The other issue is one of timing. In July and August of 2012, GE distributed a handbook on retiree benefit plans that included pro-forma language that said GE “expects and intends” to continue offering its plans “indefinitely,” while reserving the right to terminate the programs. That September, the board of directors announced that salaried retirees and spouses who have not reached age 65 before January 2015 will no longer be eligible for the plans. In declining to issue an injunction,

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District Judge Lynn Adelman cited that issue. “The timing of the issuance of the handbook (July 2012) and the announcement of benefit changes (September 2012) suggest that when it issued the handbook, the defendant did not expect or intend to continue the plans indefinitely.” This led the judge to conclude the retirees suing GE “have a better than negligible chance of prevailing on a breach of fiduciary duty claim.”

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Michael Tucker, a professor of finance at Fairfield University who serves on the school’s health care committee, said these types of changes can leave retirees in a difficult position. “It’s similar to what happened with retirement,” he said, referring to a broad shift in recent decades from defined pensions to 401(k)-style plans. “The individual has to figure out where to invest and people are not very good at it. A similar thing may happen here, where people choose bad plans that don’t work out and they’re left with very high bills. You’re putting the burden on individuals who are not as sophisticated as HR departments.” He said the decline in benefits could have long-term impacts.

“The bond people have with a company is not what it used to be,” he said. “It’s been going on for 20 or 30 years now and people don’t feel a sense of loyalty because the company is not loyal to them anymore.” He described the push away from benefits and toward a greater use of contract and temporary workers as the “Uber-ization” of the economy. Uber, a ride-hailing service, relies on independent drivers who are not directly employed by the company. “You need people working together. Companies need that kind of glue and they may be losing that,” Tucker said. “If you’re just throwing people out in the cold, you’re not going to get any kind of loyalty. People who have great ideas, they may just leave.” The impact goes beyond those directly affected. “Current workers see how retirees are treated and it has an effect on them, as well,” he said. For longtime GE employees like Zorpette, the sting goes beyond a change in health insurance. “It’s an unfortunate decision as far as retirees go, because we were promised it,” she said. “They tell us to call this number, that they would have this group that would guide us through the new process. You could choose from six or eight plans, which

of course I couldn’t understand. Many people make this decision like a stab in the dark.” She said her experience with the new system has been difficult. “GE assured us at one of the meetings that these people knew exactly what we were getting and it would be a smooth and seamless transition,” she said. “The person I got the first time I called, it was a terrible experience. I just felt like they had washed their hands of us.” Her opinion of the company has changed dramatically, she said. “There’s a group of us retirees who meet often and I think the GE people I worked with have been the best. They’re great people, caring people. Today, it seems like a different company, that they were just looking for something to cut. “I don’t know how a company of that standing could promise something and then just turn around and say, ‘No, here’s your thousand dollars — now be quiet.’”

Hearst Connecticut Media includes four daily newspapers: Connecticut Post, Greenwich Time, The Advocate (Stamford) and The News Times (Danbury). See ctpost.com for more from this reporter.

Firm drops billable hours from lawyers’ bonus reviews BY JOHN GOLDEN jgolden@westfairinc.com

t law firms, the billable hour “has been around forever” as the basis for charging clients for attorneys’ services, said Vincent A. Cino, chairman of Jackson Lewis PC, a boutique workplace law firm with an office in downtown White Plains. And associates aspiring to make partner at law firms have been evaluated and rewarded with bonuses for the number of billable hours they rack up for their firms. “Thirty years ago, the American Bar Association came out with a white paper and it was called ‘The Death of the Billable Hour,’” said Cino, a litigator in the firm’s Morristown, N.J., office who succeeded White Plains attorney Patrick L. Vaccaro in the top management post at Jackson Lewis. “Not that it’s dead,” he added, but more clients are requesting alternative payment models for their legal services, such as capped fees and flat fees. “Many clients are happy getting billed by the hour,” Cino added. “We’ll do whatever a client wants. It’s a matter of preference.” Cino said changes to the entrenched billing practice at law firms “really accelerated after the 2008 recession,” which left the legal profession reeling with shrunken profits, failed firms, downsizings and consolidations. Corporate clients said they could not afford the high fees for legal counsel determined by billable hours, Cino said. Throughout the legal profession, the billable-hour rate is no longer the only payment model offered to budget-conscious clients. Since the recession, while the number of legal cases handled by firms has increased “across the board,” said Cino, costs to clients have decreased. Two years ahead of the Great Recession, Jackson Lewis in 2006 began providing its management clients with alternative billing arrangements “for one reason — they needed cost certainty,” Cino said. “If you think about the billable hour, the longer it takes you to do something, the more money you make,” he said. “That’s contrary to our clients’ interests.” Jackson Lewis late last year changed its method for evaluating the work of associates in its 55 offices nationwide to reflect its alternative billing practices. The firm has eliminated billable-hour reports from associates as a tool for evaluating their performance and in awarding productivity bonuses. “As a firm, we believe eliminating the billable hour requirement for associates is imperative in aligning the way we deliver legal services with clients’ needs,” Cino said in the firm’s announcement. Instead Jackson Lewis partners will

evaluate associates based on factors that include excellence, efficiency, responsiveness and commitment to pro bono work.

of a larger bonus as incentive to put in longer hours on a case. With the firm’s internal change, “An asso-

“IF YOU THINK ABOUT THE BILLABLE HOUR, THE LONGER IT TAKES YOU TO DO SOMETHING, THE MORE MONEY YOU MAKE. … THAT’S CONTRARY TO OUR CLIENTS’ INTERESTS.” — Vincent A. Cino, chairman of Jackson Lewis PC

Though clients will continue to receive hourly invoices for associates’ legal work, associates will no longer have the prospect

ciate who bills 2,000 hours might not be as highly compensated as an associate billing 1,800 hours, because that attorney is keeping

the clients happy,” Cino said. “Rather than rewarding associates for logging longer hours, our initiative will continue to encourage associates to achieve the best results for clients without spending needless time worrying about how many hours they have billed,” he said. “We believe this is much more desirable for our clients and attorneys alike.” “If you’re getting more work from clients, you know they’re happy,” Cino said. The Jackson Lewis chairman said the firm’s revenues were up $17 million from 2012 to 2013, when revenues totaled $367 million. The firm expected 2014 revenues to increase $20 million or more from the previous year, he said. In eliminating billable hours as a factor in lawyers’ bonus awards and offering alternative fee structures for clients, “We believe we’re way ahead of the curve on this,” Cino said.

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Holmesian lawyer known for shutting down Ponzi schemes BY COLLEEN WILSON cwilson@westfairinc.com

f Sir Arthur Conan Doyle had written a white-collar crime series, it probably would have resembled the resume of a prominent lawyer and partner at the White Plains office of the firm Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP. And in place of the famous crime-fighting Brit, Sherlock Holmes, would be Thomas R. Manisero, who prefers a tennis hobby to Holmes’ violin, and who articulates with a clear and patent Brooklyn accent rather than biting English snark. “I wanted to be Sherlock Holmes,” Manisero said when he described how he went from being a forensic science major at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice to earning a criminal justice degree that would take him to law school. And now, a lot of his job is forensics — “It’s financial forensics,” he said. A 32-year tenure with Wilson Elser — which started within a year of graduating from St. John’s University School of Law in 1982 — has exposed Manisero to impersonators, forged letterheads and audit statements, fake companies, federal wiretapping and millions of mismanaged dollars. What began as a commercial litigation career covering business disputes quickly expanded to accountants and auditors when they faced the likes of Ponzi schemers and celebrities whose net worth, or lack thereof sometimes, finds the public eye more easily than most. “I was working with a lot of financial cases,” Manisero said. “I started having an understanding of financial statements, what it was that accountants do, what auditors do … and it progressed to a point that I was representing accounting firms when they were being sued for malpractice.” Manisero, who grew up a military brat and at 58 still has a trim, broad-shouldered figure, doesn’t scare easily. He talks about his dealings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and U.S. attorney’s office with a humble nonchalance. He is unfazed but elaborate when describing a “whole rash of fraud where these Chinese companies didn’t exist” or subpoenas issued by the SEC to auditors he represents. But the litigator recounted the “all-time best” Ponzi scheme of his career as being both “bizarre” and “kind of scary.”

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THE CAREER CASE The fraud, orchestrated by Marc S. Dreier, who headed the now-defunct law firm Dreier LLP, began to unfold when Manisero got a call in the fall of 2008 from a client, the accounting firm Berdon LLP. The client told Manisero that a hedge fund contacted Berdon about an “irregular” audit report on its letterhead that was included in an investor package to sell promissory notes. But Berdon had never audited the hedge fund. “So they send the package through to me,” Manisero recalled, and he found that the opinion was written incorrectly, the report was signed incorrectly and the letterhead was outdated. In the package, Manisero found a letter that referenced Dreier. “So I called him up,” Manisero said, and explained to Dreier that he had concerns about a fraudulent audit report and was looking for more information before reporting it to law enforcement. “And he gave me some B.S. story, which I told him, ‘That doesn’t make a lot of sense.’” Over the next few weeks, Dreier called Manisero back sporadically and tried to talk him out of reporting the package, saying it was a one-time, small mistake, Manisero said. “What he didn’t know is that I had the FBI agents on the phone, listening and recording,” Manisero said. Eventually more information started coming to light, and a co-conspirator came into the picture. Kosta Kovachev, who gave up his broker’s license in 2002 around the time he was named in a different multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme, helped Dreier fool investors who pumped money into his plan. “I’m like, ‘Who am I playing with here?’” Manisero recalled thinking. “It was a little scary.” And then on Dec. 2, 2008, Dreier was arrested in Toronto, where he was caught impersonating a representative from the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan while trying to sell promissory notes to another hedge fund. He was rearrested for selling bogus notes shortly after he returned to New York. Dreier pleaded guilty in 2009 for masterminding a plan that included selling $700 million in fake promissory notes and ultimately creating $380 million in losses. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Kovachev pleaded guilty to wire fraud and

Thomas R. Manisero of the law firm Wilson Elser in his White Plains office. Photo by Colleen Wilson

RECOGNITION

Earlier this year, Thomas R. Manisero was named a BTI Client Service All-Star in a report published by the research firm BTI Consulting Group Inc., which determines the winners based on independent interviews with clients.

conspiracy and was sentenced to nearly four years in prison. (About a week after Dreier’s first arrest, Bernard L. Madoff was arrested and dominated the news cycle for his $50 billion Ponzi scheme, which he also pleaded guilty to in 2009.) SWITCHING ROLES More recently, Manisero has found himself representing individuals on the other side of the accusations. He is one of many lawyers representing the financial management company Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP, and its former principal, Evan H. Snapper, after they were sued in 2013 by novelist Patricia Cornwell, her wife and her company. Cornwell had granted Snapper power of attorney over her finances and assets, power that she said was exploited and poorly managed, costing her tens of millions of dollars. The lawsuit claimed negligence, breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract. And after a sevenweek trial, Cornwell won her case and was awarded $50.9 million.

But almost a year ago this month, a federal judge in Boston granted a retrial and threw out some of the claims originally filed against Anchin and Snapper. Manisero said he could not elaborate the specifics of the case because it is ongoing, but said, “That was a tough verdict” — referring to the 2013 ruling — “and we believe that it was deservedly set aside.” AGAINST THE ODDS Manisero is about as unflappable as they come when he candidly chronicles highprofile cases and the celebrities he has dealt with during litigation. But while he shrugs off the spotlight, there is a twinkling desire in the Bay Ridge-rooted lawyer to tackle the toughest cases. “In the public eye, it’s celebrity versus accountant; accountant loses,” he said. “The presumption always goes against them.” He then added: “It’s a difficult type of case to manage and you’ve got to manage not only the client’s expectation, but you have to manage the media. And that’s what makes them sort of challenging. Makes them fun, but makes them difficult.”

New rule can make big difference in retirement contributions BY ERIC MEERMANN

eople who’ve made both pretax and after-tax contributions to their workplace retirement plan can now easily separate them when rolling them over to traditional and Roth IRAs, thanks to a recent IRS ruling. It can make a big difference for some. A big advantage is that after-tax contributions to a 401(k) or 403(b) plan now can be rolled over directly into a Roth IRA. Pretax contributions can be rolled over into a traditional IRA, where they’ll grow tax-deferred. Until recently, an employee whose retirement plan included both pretax and after-tax contributions faced a confusing situation when retiring or changing jobs. Each distribution had to include a prorated share of after-tax and pretax contributions. When funds were sent to a Roth IRA, the account holder had to pay prorated taxes on the pretax portion of the transfer. When the funds were sent to a traditional IRA, investment earnings produced by after-tax dollars were simply tax-deferred. They would eventually be taxed at ordinary income rates, instead of at lower capital gains rates that would apply if the after-tax funds were not rolled over and simply invested in a taxable account. Under its Sept. 18 notice, the IRS now lets you separate blocks of contributions when choosing where to send them, as long as the distributions are made at the same time. Therefore, when you roll over your 401(k) or other qualified retirement plan, you can avoid rolling any portion of your after-tax contributions into a traditional IRA, where any growth will be taxed at ordinary income rates when distributed. Because you can now direct rollovers to different accounts for pretax and aftertax contributions, you can match the tax character of the contributions to the retirement account that treats them most favorably. Let’s say Charles has $250,000 in his employer’s 401(k) plan, which does not offer a Roth option. He originally made $75,000 of pretax contributions and $50,000 of after-tax contributions. He retires and rolls over his assets to a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA. The basis in the 401(k) stays equal to the amount of after-

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tax contributions made: $50,000. Now, Charles can allocate $200,000 of pretax money to his traditional IRA and $50,000 of after-tax money to his Roth IRA — even if his income is too high to otherwise permit a Roth contribution. Way to boost Roth IRA contributions Charles’ story shows why it is normally a bad deal to make after-tax 401(k) contributions while working. If you are a long way from retirement, you’ll get many years of growth, and all the growth on after-tax contributions will be taxed like pretax contributions when you make withdrawals when you retire. But it does work for some. The ability to roll over after-tax contributions into a Roth IRA tax-free lets you funnel money into your Roth through the back door when the front door is nailed shut. You can potentially add much larger amounts than the normal Roth limit, currently $5,500 annually, or $6,500 for people older than 50. Depending on what your employer’s retirement plan allows regarding the amounts and types of contributions, this change could prove a major boon. Let’s say Jean is a 60-year-old single person who makes $200,000 this year. She plans to retire at 62. Because she has more than $129,000 of modified adjusted gross income, she can’t contribute to a Roth IRA. Her employer’s 401(k) plan allows for

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a maximum 20 percent contribution, or $40,000, but only $17,500 of it is pretax. Until recently, it wouldn’t have made sense for Jean to contribute the remaining $22,500 after tax. Now, she might want to. Since she can plan on rolling it over into a Roth IRA later, she can secure the Roth IRA’s power-

ful tax advantages today. (And even if her income is low enough to let her contribute to a Roth, she’ll be able to salt away more than $5,500 a year.) While many employer plans accept after-tax contributions, this strategy will not make sense for everyone. Your age will be a large factor, because the length of time a contribution will grow in a given account may make it a more or less attractive option. If you’re going to retire fairly soon, the strategy may be a good choice.

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FACTS& FIGURES COURT CASES MANHATTAN Chatham Square Restaurant Inc., a corporation. 6 Chantham Square, New York 10038. Chapter 7, voluntary. Represented by Vivian Chen. Filed: Feb. 26. Case no. 1510447-scc. Kenstar Construction Corp. 100 Keyland Court, Bohemia 11716. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Dawn Kirby Arnold. Filed: Feb. 27. Case no. 15-10466-scc.

WHITE PLAINS 44 South Regent Realty Corp. 31 Schrade Road, Briarcliff Manor 10510. Chapter 7, voluntary. Represented by 44 South Regent Realty Corp. Filed: Feb. 27. Case no. 15-22256-rdd. 146-148 Cortlandt Street LLC. 150 Cortlandt St., Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. 10591. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Bruce R. Alter. Filed: March 4. Case no. 15-22291rdd. 408 Elwood Ave. Corp. 31 Schrade Road, Briarcliff Manor 10510. Chapter 7, voluntary. Represented by 408 Elwood Ave. Corp. Filed: Feb. 27. Case no. 15-2258-rdd. Congregation Birchos Yosef. 201 Route 306, Monsey 10952. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Douglas J. Pick. Filed: Feb. 26. Case no. 15-22254-rdd.

POUGHKEEPSIE New York Military Academy. 78 Academy Ave., Cornwall-on-Hudson 12520. Chapter 11, voluntary. Represented by Lewis D. Wrobel. Filed: March 3. Case no. 15-35379cgm.

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Netsirk LLC. Filed by Black Dirt Distilling LLC. Action: trademark infringement (Lanham Act). Attorney: Jeffrey A. Lindenbaum. Filed: March 2. Case no. 7:15-cv01502-KMK.

Taxi and Store LLC, New York City. Seller: Deo Holdings LLC, Garden City. Property: 18-19 Midway Lane, Pound Ridge. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed March 2.

Below $1 million

Atlas SN Inc. Filed by Alice Burton. Action: diversity-personal injury. Attorney: David Lorrin Rosenthal. Filed: Feb. 25. Case no. 7:15-cv-01381-KMK.

Penta Glass Industries Inc. Filed by the trustees of the District Council 9 Painting Industry Insurance and Annuity Funds. Action: employee pension plan. Attorney: Dana Lynne Henke. Filed: March 3. Case no. 7:15-cv-01568-CS.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Stacey Gardiner. Action: diversity-product liability. Attorney: Robert T. Dassow. Filed: Feb. 27. Case no. 7:15-cv01475-CS.

Red Robin International Inc. Filed by Brian Stone. Action: diversity-employment discrimination. Attorney: David Seth Halsband. Filed: March 2. Case no. 7:15-cv01538-CS.

20 Orchard Place LLC, Great Neck. Seller: Ness Realty Inc., Yonkers. Property: 20 Orchard Place, Yonkers. Amount: $705,000. Filed Feb. 26.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Katrina Harris-Kemp. Action: diversityproduct liability. Attorney: Brian John Perskins. Filed: Feb. 27. Case no. 7:15-cv-01454-CS

Schachter Portnoy LLC. Filed by Matthew Bortnick. Action: 1692 Fair Debt Collection Act. Attorney: Robert J. Nahoum. Filed: March 2. Case no. 7:15-cv-01499-KMK.

BANKRUPTCIES Accel Services LLC. Filed by Tomato Management Corp. Action: Agricultural Commodities Act. Attorney: Bruce Levinson. Filed: Feb. 26. Case no. 7:15-cv-01410-KMK.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. Filed by Nada Marwan Muwaquet. Action: diversityproduct liability. Attorney: Bruce W. Steckler. Filed: Feb. 27. Case no. 7:15-cv-01449-CS. Chateau Diana LLC. Filed by Vineyard Creek LLC. Action: trademark infringement (Lanham Act). Attorneys: Kevin James Harrington and John T. A. Rosenthal. Filed: Feb. 25. Case no. 7:15-cv-01403-VB. Dell Building Services Limited Liability Co. Filed by the trustees of the District 9 Council Painting Industry Insurance and Annuity Funds. Action: employee pension plan. Attorney: Dana Lynne Henke. Filed: March 3. Case no. 7:15-cv01569-KMK. La Tulipe Desserts Inc. Filed by Guillermo Becerra. Action: Fair Labor Standards Act. Attorney: Michael Antonio Faillace. Filed: March 2. Case no. 7:15-cv-01516-CS. Liberty Mutual Group Inc. Filed by Richard Insley. Action: Americans with Disabilities Act – employment. Attorney: Amy L. Bellantoni. Filed: Feb. 26. Case no. 7:15-cv-01425-NSR. Lowe’s Home Centers LLC. Filed by Roselaure Exantus. Action: 1981 Equal Rights Under the Law. Attorneys: Deirdra Jeneva Brown and Drita Nicaj. Filed: Nov. 27. Case no. 7:15-cv-01437-NSR.

Westchester-Bronx OB/GYN Group PC. Filed by Debra Lavecchia Frascone. Action: Americans with Disabilities Act – employment. Attorney: Gary Mitchel Gash. Filed: Feb. 26. Case no. 7:15-cv-01445KMK.

2 Natoma Realty LLC. Seller: Martha Malpica, Rye. Property: 2 Natoma St., Rye. Amount: $995,000. Filed Feb. 26.

212 Seymour LLC, Thornwood. Seller: Alessandro Capocci, Danbury, Conn. Property: 210-212 Seymour Road, Rye. Amount: $635,000. Filed Feb. 27. 39 F L LLC, North Salem. Seller: Marjorie J. Siegel, New York City. Property: 39 Fields Lane, North Salem. Amount: $765,000. Filed Feb. 26.

722 Commerce LLC, Thornwood. Seller: 50 Lafayette Inc., Thornwood. Property: 722 Commerce St., Mount Pleasant. Amount: $915,000. Filed Feb. 27.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Daniel L. Pagano, Yorktown Heights. Property: 100 Morningside Drive, Cortlandt. Amount: $484,402. Filed Feb. 26.

B and B 68 BVA Realty Company LLC, Yonkers. Seller: 65 Buena Vista Avenue Realty Company LLC, Yonkers. Property: 43 Ravine Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $350,000. Filed Feb. 26.

Flagstar Bank FSB. Seller: David G. Gallo, Armonk. Property: 185 Sears Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $379,543. Filed Feb. 25.

Chabad Lubavitch of Briarcliﬀ Manor – Ossining Inc., Briarcliff Manor. Seller: Campwood Realty LLC, Brooklyn. Property: 15 Campwoods Road, Ossining. Amount: $750,000. Filed Feb. 26. Clintcol Corp., Thornwood. Seller: Gino Busi, Pleasantville. Property: 48 Columbus Ave., Mount Pleasant. Amount: $545,000. Filed Feb. 27. Faycar Realty LLC, Tarrytown. Seller: 166 Winnikee LLC, Chappaqua. Property: 49 DePeyster St., Mount Pleasant. Amount: $552,500. Filed Feb. 27.

Franklin 44 Corp., et al, Armonk. Seller: Ronit Razinovsky, White Plains. Property: 26 Devonshire Drive, White Plains. Amount: $925,000. Filed Feb. 27. M and M Realty Group LLC, Flushing. Seller: Drew Grandi, Newton, Mass. Property: 102 Waverly St., Yonkers. Amount: $210,000. Filed Feb. 26. M. Enterprises Inc., White Plains. Seller: 44 North Division Street Corp., Mount Kisco. Property: 44 N. Division St., Peekskill. Amount: $200,000. Filed Feb. 25.

DEEDS Above $1 million 20 Brookline Road Corp., Armonk. Seller: Fisher Family LLC, Scarsdale. Property: 20 Brookline Road, Scarsdale. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Feb. 25. 252 Lake LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: Gezco Realty Company LLC, Yonkers. Property: 252C Lake Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 3. 60 Manursing Avenue LLC, Rye. Seller: Anthony Mason, et al, Rye. Property: 60 Manursing Ave., Rye. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed March 2. A. Caryl Ave LLC, Yonkers. Seller: 142 Caryl Realty LLC, Yonkers. Property: 142-150 Caryl Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Feb. 27. Elk Home Partners II LP, Rye. Seller: Carol N. Donahey Holley, Bronxville. Property: 26 Tanglewylde Road, Eastchester. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Feb. 25.

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THELIST: YACHTS AND MARINAS COMPANIES YACHTS AND MARINAS

WESTCHESTER COUNTY

Listed alphabetically. Company name Address Area code 914, unless otherwise noted Website

Al and John's Marine Service 2 Pelham Road, New Rochelle 10805 654-1561 • alandjohnsmarine.com

American Yacht Club

500 Stuyvesant, Milton Point, Rye 10580 967-4800 • americanyc.org

Castaways Yacht Club

425 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle 10805 636-8444 Phone • castawaysyachtclub.com

Cortlandt Yacht Club

238 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose 10548 739-3011 • cortlandtyachtclub.com

Echo Bay Yacht Club

202 Lincoln Place, Eastchester 10709 337-3395 • ebyc.net

Half Moon Bay Marina

80 Half Moon Bay Drive, Croton-on-Hudson 10520 271-5400 • halfmoonbaymarina.com

Horseshoe Harbor Yacht Club

65 Park Ave., Larchmont 10538 834-9418 • horseshoeharboryachtclub.org

Huguenot Yacht Club

Harbor Lane West, New Rochelle 10805 636-6300 • huguenotyc.com

Imperial Yacht Club

583 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle 10805 636-1122 • imperialyachtclub.com

Irvington Boat Club

Bridge St., Irvington 10533 591-6801 • irvingtonboatclub.com

Larchmont Yacht Club

1 Woodbine Ave., Larchmont 10538 834-2440 • larchmontyc.org

Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club 555 S. Barry Ave., Mamaroneck 10543 698-1130 • mamaroneckbeachandyacht.com

Manursing Island Club

1 S. Manursing Island, Rye 10580 967-6400 • manursing.com

New Rochelle Municipal Marina

22 Pelham Road, New Rochelle 10801 235-6930 • newrochelleny.com

Nichols Yacht Yard

500 Rushmore Ave., Mamaroneck 10543 698-6065 • nicholsyacht.com

Prestige Yacht Charters

28 Sulgrave Road, Scarsdale 10583 212-717-0300 • prestigeyachtcharters.com

Shattemuc Yacht Club

1 Westerly Road, Ossining 10562 941-8777 • shattemucyc.org

Tarrytown Boat and Yacht Club

236 W. Main St., Tarrytown 10591 631-1300 • tarrytownboatclub.com

Washington Irving Boat Club

238 Green St., Tarrytown 10591 332-0517 • wiboatclub.com

Westerly Marina Inc.

7 Westerly Road, Ossining 10562 941-2203 • westerlymarina.com

Yonkers Yacht Club

1203 Warburton Ave., Yonkers 10701 969-9325 • yonkersyachtclub.com

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Public

Marine supply store, electronic installations and repairs, LED lighting, outboard service and repairs, custom graphics and lighting and service of all major outboards, inboards and stern drives

Private

Emphasizing sailing, seamanship and family competition

Public

Full-service marina offering fueling, repairs, clubhouse and other amenities, plus sponsored overnight boating excursion

Public

Yacht club with club house, boat docks and pump-out facility

Private

Located on two islands; services include a main pavilion, back island and a variety of entertainment throughout the season

Public

Unparalleled view, deep water and a safe, secure environment

Private

A small member-run club promoting sailing, casual racing, seamanship, kayaking and camaraderie

Public

Water, electricity, cable-ready marina docks and wifi throughout the club

Private

Clean, safe and secure yacht club offering exceptional service at three facilities

Public

Ever-growing club for motorboats, sailboats and kayaks, including storage, river access and a clubhouse with kitchen

Private

Founded in 1880 to encourage an interest in yachting and the spirit of sportsmanship in members and their families

Private

Individual floating slips, moorings and full club amenities, including clubhouse, pool, beach, tennis and grounds

Private

Encourages the enjoyment of outdoor and indoor sports, games and pastimes

Public

Clean green and ADA-accessible facility with launching, hauling, storage and pump-out services

Public

Stores and services in excess of 450 boats annually, with water and electric at all slips

Public

Luxury charter yacht brokerage accommodating parties from two to 1,200 guests

Private

Family-owned sailboat, swim and social club with sailing academy, outdoor pool, private beach and clubhouse

Private

A comfortable marina next to rail and highway transportation, with shopping and recreation within walking distance

Private

Professional marina environment with all the amenities, limited membership

Public

Family-owned marina since 1959 marina supply and storage

Private

Great member area, secure docks and special events

This list is a sampling of yachts and marinas serving the region. If you wish your club to be included in our next listing, please email Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com.

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FACTS & FIGURES Monna Lissa LLC, Bronx. Seller: Steven Fernandez, et al, Carmel. Property: 47-B Jefferson Oval B, Yorktown. Amount: $195,000. Filed Feb. 26. NY Indoor Sports Inc., New York City. Seller: Paul DiPaterio, et al, Cortlandt Manor. Property: 2226 Crompond Road, Cortlandt. Amount: $771,750. Filed Feb. 25. Repetti Service Station Inc., Yonkers. Seller: Miclore Realty Inc., Croton-on-Hudson. Property: 146-148 Broadway, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $990,000. Filed March 3. Sans Concepts Inc., Elmsford. Seller: Lawrence C. Petrosino, et al, Yonkers. Property: 6 Belden Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $647,500. Filed March 3.

MOUNT VERNON, 312 S. Seventh Ave. Plaintiff: Wells Fargo Bank National Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester. Defendant: Stockley Brown. Referee: Joseph Goubeaud. Sale: March 18, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $84,682.11. OSSINING, 41 Cedar Lane. Three-family residence; .21 acre. Plaintiff: The Bank of New York Mellon. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Druckman & Sinel, 516-876-0800; 242 Drexel Ave., Westbury. Defendant: Magda Pena. Referee: John Guttridge. Sale: March 25, 9 a.m. Approximate lien: $634,501.82.

PEEKSKILL, 2413 Villa at the Woods, Apt. D213. Apartment; .01 acre. Plaintiff: Wells Fargo Bank National Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C., 914-636-8900; 145 Huguenot St., Suite 401, New Rochelle. Defendant: Mark Gonsalves. Referee: Anne Penachio. Sale: March 20, 9a.m. Approximate lien: $155,546.36.

YONKERS, 63 Orient St. Singlefamily residence; .36 acre. Plaintiff: US Bank National Association. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Fein Such & Crane LLP; 1400 Old Country Road, Westbury. Defendant: George DiPaola. Referee: Robert Ryan. Sale: March 11, 1 p.m. Approximate lien: $232,548.72.

369 White Plains Road Corp., Eastchester. $53,580 in favor of Romeo Realty Corp., Eastchester. Filed Feb. 27.

Goldﬁsh Restaurants Inc., Ossining. $22,676 in favor of Paganos Inc., South Norwalk, Conn. Filed Feb. 27.

A-Val Architectural Metal III LLC, Mount Vernon. $35,665 in favor of Nashville Tempered Glass, Nashville, Tenn. Filed Feb. 26.

International Trimmings Inc., Port Chester. $8,519 in favor of United States Figure Skating Association, Colorado Springs, Colo. Filed Feb. 24.

Commercial Contracting Company Inc., Millwood. $5,084 in favor of Teletrac Inc., Garden Grove, Calif. Filed Feb. 23.

JUDGMENTS 174 Willow Street LLC, Mahopac. $6,913 in favor of Sam Dahdal Inc., Yonkers. Filed Feb. 23.

Lady of America Fitness Center, White Plains. $874 in favor of Smooth Running Service Company Inc., Eastchester. Filed Feb. 26.

EFT Baja Inc., Ossining. $35,540 in favor of Twin City Fire Insurance Co., Hartford, Conn. Filed Feb. 24.

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Swab Properties, Bronx. Seller: Errol I. Brown, White Plains. Property: 13 Washington Ave., White Plains. Amount: $225,000. Filed Feb. 27. U.S. Bank NA. Seller: Juliana Jean, et al, Harrison. Property: 15 Adams St., Mount Vernon. Amount: $165,000. Filed Feb. 27. Wilmington Trust Co. Seller: Anthony J. Pieragostini, Mount Kisco. Property: 80 Cleveland Drive, Cortlandt. Amount: $817,361. Filed Feb. 25.

FORECLOSURES CORTLANDT MANOR, 1853 Jacob St. Single-family residence; 1.2 acre. Plaintiff: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Rosicki & Rosicki & Associates, 845-897-1600; 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill. Defendant: Myung Monahan. Referee: Bruce Bozeman. Sale: March 13, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $685,558.96. MOUNT VERNON, 8 S. 12th Ave. Single-family residence; .06 acre. Plaintiff: Bank of America NA. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester. Defendant: Martha Elena Alvarez. Referee: Joseph Goubeaud. Sale: March 18, 9 a.m. Approximate lien: $249,318.08. MOUNT VERNON, 130 S. 13th Ave. Two-family residence; .07 acre. Plaintiff: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Plaintiff ’s attorney: McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C., 914-636-8900; 145 Huguenot St., Suite 401, New Rochelle. Defendant: Bettie Johnson. Referee: Chris Meagher. Sale: March 11, 9 a.m. Approximate lien: $572,944.53.

The 22nd Annual Spirit of Achievement Awards Dinner Thursday, March 19, 2015 Please mark your calendars and make your reservations. Please contact Orla Fitzsimons at 914-524-9760 or ofitzsimons@jahudsonvalley.org for individual tickets or table reservations for this outstanding event. Other sponsorship opportunities are also available.

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NEWSMAKERS [PLUS AWARDS AND EVENTS] FOOD BANK CHOOSES PROGRAMS DIRECTOR Ayesha Khan has joined Food Bank for Westchester as director of programs and network services. In her new role, Khan will oversee the Food Bank’s diverse range of programs that, last year alone, facilitated the distribution of 7.2 million pounds of food — providing 6 million meals to families, senior citizens and children across the county. Khan will serve as a key liaison between the Food Bank and its partner agency network, charged with maintaining collaborative relationships already established and pioneering new partnerships. Recently moving from Califor-

nia, where she worked for the past six years developing, delivering and evaluating service programs as the director of senior resources for the Episcopal Senior Communities Foundation, Khan developed a new database and intake tracking software to measure participation levels and the social impact and effectiveness of programs. Prior to that, she served as regional manager of program access, managing 26 family resource centers and 17 service coordinators for an agency that serves eight counties in northern California. Ayesha Khan

WILSON NAMED SCARSDALE CHAMBER CHIEF Jason Wilson, manager of Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty Scarsdale brokerage, was recently named president of the Scarsdale Chamber of Commerce. Among the numerous changes that Wilson set into motion immediately upon his appointment is a complete redesign of the chamber’s website, which launched at the beginning of February. In addition, the organization will implement new

opportunities for raising money for charities during regular chamber events and the list of charities supported will expand. Raffles held at these gatherings will raise funds to be split between selected charities and raffle winners, who may choose to donate their winnings to the charities if desired. In prior years, funds raised through raffle drawings went to the chamber instead of to charities.

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Budakowski will continue to leverage her extensive clinical and systems knowledge to navigate GHVHS through the meaningful-use process. Meaningful use is using certified electronic health record (EHR) technology to improve quality, safety, efficiency and reduce health disparities. It also engages patients and family and improves care coordination and public health. In her new role as information security officer, Budakowski is responsible for enhancing GHVHS’s efforts to ensure all electronic medical records and other information assets are sufficiently protected.

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Patrick F. Lynch, president of OLA Consulting Engineers in Hawthorne, was named Engineer of the Year by the New York State Society of Professional Engineers Westchester/Putnam Chapter. Lynch, who has been providing engineering services for more than 28 years, joined OLA in 1989, became a partner in 1993 and was named president in 2001. As president of OLA, Lynch helped position the firm as an early pioneer and later as an industry leader in sustainable design in our region, with notable projects, including the Jacob Burns Media Arts Lab in Pleasantville, the PepsiCo R&D Building in Valhalla, the new Student Center at

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Manhattanville College in Purchase, and a new corporate aviation facility at Westchester County Airport, among others.

BADIWALA JOINS PHELPS GROUP

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GHVHS PROMOTES BUDAKOWSKI The Greater Hudson Valley Health System, composed of Catskill Regional Medical Center and Orange Regional Medical Center, has promoted Jacqui Budakowski to the position of meaningful use coordinator and information security officer. Budakowski has been with Orange Regional since 2004 when she began working as a critical care float nurse. She became patient flow coordinator in 2005 and transitioned into the information technology department to work on the Epic implementation as a clinical analyst in 2011. As meaningful use coordinator,

LYNCH WINS ENGINEER AWARD

One of the members of the inaugural class of Phelps Memorial Hospital Center in Sleepy Hollow and New York Medical College, Anesh Badiwala, has accepted a position with Phelps Medical Associates, the hospital’s primary and specialty care medical group. “From the beginning, a fundamental goal of our program has been to cultivate the best and brightest family physician leaders for our community through innovation and partnership,” said Shantie Harkisoon, program director. “We are very proud of Dr. Badiwala for being one of the first residents to fulfill that vision.”

Anesh Badiwala

The new residency program in Family Medicine received national accreditation in 2011 and was designed to help meet the growing shortage of primary care physicians in the U.S. and in Westchester County.

NEW DIRECTOR OF SERVICES AT ARC OF ROCKLAND

Jacqui Budakowski

Dinorah D’Auria has joined ARC of Rockland as director of clinical and family services. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Carlos Albizu University in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from InterAmerican University in San Juan.

Prior to her position with ARC, D’Auria was vice president of clinical and ancillary services for Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey. D’Auria will serve as a liaison, overseeing the coordination and integration of services and support across departments, always with individual at the hub.

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enced environmental planner overseeing a variety of planning, design and development projects in New York. She has more than 30 years of professional experience and is proficient in the preparation of State Environmental Quality Review Act documentation

as well as site analysis, land planning, graphics coordination and project management. As director of environmental planning and landscape architecture, she will lead the office’s efforts on major land planning projects and environmental impact statements.

DOMINICAN SISTERS PROMOTE BOGANNAM Dominican Sisters Family Health Service Inc. has promoted Marianne Bogannam to director of development. As director of development, Bogannam will be responsible for assisting the agency to achieve its mission through philanthropic support, including special events, marketing, fundraising and community outreach. Bogannam started working at the agency nine years ago as the development coordinator at the Suffolk County location. While at that position she was the chairperson for

the Suffolk Board-driven Charity in Action Fundraising Committee. She also actively pursued major donors on the east end of Long Island. She was later promoted to development manager, where she oversaw the Helping Hands program for seniors, coordinated and wrote grants, as well as managed the thrift store operations and organized all of the fundraising events in the county. She was also responsible for overseeing more than 60 volunteers at the thrift store.

tive Director Gerry Gist together with Nyman’s Executive Director Kevin Crawford. Bedford was chosen because of the way in which its officers and employees seek advice, listen and then respond to risk recommendations and other loss-control suggestions. Of critical importance is the town’s safety committee chaired by Director of Personnel Joan Gallagher. Meetings are held bimonthly and attended by all major department heads. The com-

THE COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE WILL PRESENT A LECTURE WITH NICOLE KEAR, author of the memoir “Now I See You” at 7 p.m. in Romita Auditorium in the Mooney Center and sign books at a reception following her presentation. Kear’s memoir tells a story of living life to the fullest in spite of devastating news. Learning while a 19-year old college sophomore that she had just 10 to 15 years of sight left sparked Kear to explore a whole array of new experiences. For more information, contact Rebecca Lafleur at rlafleur@cnr.edu.

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BEDFORD RECEIVES RISK AWARD At the recent annual meeting and training school of the Association of Towns of the State of New York, the town of Bedford received the New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal (NYMIR) Risk Management Award. The award is given annually in recognition of a member town’s commitment to sound risk management, safety and training efforts. The award was presented to Bedford town Supervisor Chris Burdick by the Association of Towns Execu-

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF PUTNAM celebrates its fifth anniversary and its annual Women’s History Month event from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Route 6 Tap House, 728 Route 6 in Mahopac. Putnam resident, Marissa Brett, president of the Westchester County Association, will lead the evening with a talk about her path to success and how she has contributed to business growth and opportunity. Admission is $20 members and $25 nonmembers. Register at professionalwomenofputnam.com.

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JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ORANGE COUNTY PRESENTS TIM TOWNSEND at the West Point Jewish Chapel at 6 p.m. speaking about his emotionally charges book “Mission at Nuremberg; a kosher dinner will be served. The event is free and open to the entire community. Seating is limited, reservations are required. Call 845-562-7860 or email joyce@jewishorangeny.org.

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Gina Martini has been promoted to director of planning and Bonnie Von Ohlsen has been promoted to director of environmental planning and landscape architecture in the firm’s White Plains office of VHB Engineering, Surveying and Landscape Architecture PC. Martini will direct VHB’s planning efforts throughout the lower Hudson Valley, including land use, zoning, affordable housing, grant writing, environmental impact analysis and economic development, and continue her planning work for Long Island communities as well. An 18-year veteran of the planning industry, Martini specializes in housing needs studies, including the preparation of consolidated plans and annual action plans as well as the analysis of impediments to fair housing choice. Von Ohlsen is a registered landscape architect in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut and an experi-

Information for these features has been submitted by the subjects or their delegates. mittee coordinates a Safety Training Day each year for all staff to attend on a variety of topics and the results speak for themselves. The town’s overall loss ratio of 55.74 percent in 2011 when it first joined NYMIR has shrunk to 7.16 percent for 2014, among the very best of NYMIR’s more than 850 government members. The efforts of the personnel director as well as all department heads were cited by Burdick in accepting the award.

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FACTS & FIGURES Dos Santos, Livia Maria, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $456,700 affecting property located at 66 Fletcher Ave., Mount Vernon 10552. Filed June 4.

M and R Scarsdale Restaurant LLC, Scarsdale. $13,067 in favor of Connecticut Shellfish Co., Branford, Conn. Filed Feb. 26. Mem 27 Inc., New Rochelle. $5,079 in favor of Sysco Metro New York LLC, Jersey City, N.J. Filed Feb. 23.

Eng, Anders Y., et al. Filed by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $193,000 affecting property located at 85 McKinley Ave., White Plains 10605. Filed June 4.

Mendel Optical Inc., White Plains. $9,551 in favor of Nassau Lens Company Inc., Northvale, N.J. Filed Feb. 25. New York Connecticut Development Corp., Goldens Bridge. $24,856 in favor of Concrete Cutting Company Inc., Port Chester. Filed Feb. 26. Pelham Manor Corp., Pelham Manor. $7,994 in favor of Clipper Magazine LLC, Mountville, Pa. Filed Feb. 24. Rattner and Associates, Chappaqua. $19,073 in favor of Nocando LLC, Metairie, La. Filed Feb. 23. Street-Works Development LLC, Port Chester. $95,224 in favor of Singleton David and Davis PLLC, Mount Kisco. Filed Feb. 24.

LIS PENDENS The following ﬁlings indicated a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may aﬀect the title to the property listed. Altschuler, Mark, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $50,000 affecting property located at 119 Croton Park Road, Cortlandt Manor 10566. Filed June 3. Briscoe, Patrick, et al. Filed by OneWest Bank F.S.B. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $376,000 affecting property located at 641 S. Fifth Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed June 3. Bronzino, Sally Ann, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $354,000 affecting property located at 69 Gregory Ave., Mount Kisco 10549. Filed June 4. Ciccone, Michael, et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $417,000 affecting property located at 175 W. Hartsdale Ave., Hartsdale 10530. Filed June 4.

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Gonsalves, Mark A., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $127,800 affecting property located at 155 Villa at the Woods, Unit D-211, Peekskill 10566. Filed June 4. Gosine, Deoanand, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $265,000 affecting property located at 17 Lafayette St., White Plains. Filed June 3. Graham, Fiona, et al. Filed by CitiMortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 1014 N. Division St., Peekskill 10566. Filed June 4. Guerrero, Veronica, et al. Filed by OneWest Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $90,000 affecting property located at 202 Hickory Grove Drive East, Larchmont 10538. Filed June 3. Heron, Nadine, et al. Filed by OneWest Bank F.S.B. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $305,250 affecting property located at 240 Tecumseh Ave., Mount Vernon 10553. Filed June 3. Marziliano, Frank M., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $457,500 affecting property located at 286 Battle Ave., White Plains 10606. Filed June 4. Murtha, Geraldine, et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $152,500 affecting property located at 58 Sherwood Road, Cortlandt Manor 10567. Filed June 4. Nalerio, Gustavo, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $350,000 affecting property located at 12 Beattie Lane, New Rochelle 10805. Filed June 3.

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Naoum, Fred, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $339,400 affecting property located at 156 Westminster Drive, Yonkers 10710. Filed June 3. Ogirala, Raja G., et al. Filed by CV XXVIII LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $710,000 affecting property located at 11 Robin Hill Road, Mount Kisco 10549. Filed June 4. Pet Mend Plus LLC, et al. Filed by Sutherland Asset I LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $560,000 affecting property located at 126 Library Lane, Mamaroneck. Filed June 4. Rivera, Luis, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $318,000 affecting property located at 4 Hamilton Ave., Yonkers 10705. Filed June 3. Rodriguez, Carlos, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $332,000 affecting property located at 73 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers 10710. Filed June 4. Rubio, Hugo Jr., individually and as surviving joint tenant of Carmen Rivera, et al. Filed by OneWest Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $133,250 affecting property located in Yonkers. Filed June 4. The estate of Marguerite Rose, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $322,000 affecting property located at 32 Independence St., White Plains 10606. Filed June 4. Turiak, John, et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $190,000 affecting property located at 82 Olcott Ave. Croton-onHudson 10520. Filed June 4.

MECHANIC’S LIENS Bay View Loan Servicing LLC, as owner. $270,668 as claimed by Francisco Procel. Property: in New Rochelle. Filed Feb. 25. Congregation Emanuel of Westchester, as owner. $4,900 as claimed by Lippolis Electric Inc., Pelham. Property: in Harrison. Filed Feb. 27. Desmarais, Carol, et al, as owner. $12,314 as claimed by Alfredo LDC Fox meadow Farm Ltd., Armonk. Property: in Somers. Filed Feb. 27.

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

Doing Business As Alicare Inc., d.b.a. Aligraphics, 333 Westchester Ave., White Plains 10604. Filed Aug. 28. Alicare Inc., d.b.a. Amalgamated Agency, 333 Westchester Ave., White Plains 10604. Filed Aug. 28. Hencal NY Inc., d.b.a. The UPS Store, 980 Broadway, Thornwood 10594. Filed Aug. 28. Lincoln Grocery Corp., d.b.a. Met Food, 155 Irving Ave., Port Chester 10573. Filed Feb. 28. Lombardo Pizza Inc., d.b.a. Lombardo’s, 1205 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains 10606. Filed Feb. 28. Walgreen Eastern Company Inc., d.b.a. Walgreens No. 15212, 411 King St., Chappaqua 10514. Filed Aug. 28.

Partnerships Zed Shift Output, P.O. Box 8194, White Plains 10602, c/o Nyomi Lindner-Smith and Jasper Karp Signer. Filed Aug. 27.

Sole Proprietorships Ben Taylors General Contracting, 39 N. 10th Ave., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Benjamin A. Taylor. Filed Aug. 28. DSP Westchester of O.T. Professionals, 33 Overlook Road, Ardsley 10502, c/o Deborah F. Gottheim. Filed Aug. 27. Elizabeth’s Beauty Salon, 13 Broad Ave., Ossining 10562, c/o Tania Elizabeth Ordonez. Filed Aug. 28. FunTeeShirts.us, 480 Tuckahoe Road, 8A, Yonkers 10710, c/o John Rodriguez. Filed Aug. 28. G.M. Cleaning Service, 461 E. Third St., Mount Vernon 10553, c/o John Hernandez. Filed Aug. 28. M. Schindler Children’s Fund, 5 Ralston St., Rye 10580, c/o Alexandria Lillian Schindler. Filed Aug. 27. Manuel Mirabal, 13 Hanford Ave., New Rochelle 10805, c/o Manuel Mirabal. Filed Aug. 28.

Mila Kai Events, 9 Dartmouth Terrace, White Plains 10607, c/o Zuleka DeGrace. Filed Aug. 28. New Era Fashion, 107 Westchester Ave., Port Chester 10573, c/o Claudio De la Era. Filed Aug. 28. New Style Boutique, 41 S. Fourth Ave., Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Victor Gregory Clarke. Filed Aug. 27. Toto Luncheonette, 84 Beekman Ave., Sleepy Hollow 10591, c/o Antonio Carillo. Filed Aug. 27.

HUDSON VALLEY BUILDING LOANS Above $1 million Blitman Mahopac LLC, Mount Kisco, as owner. Lender: First Niagara Bank N.A., Buffalo. Property: in Carmel. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed Feb. 23.

Below $1 million Greens of Woodbury Partners LLC, Central Valley, as owner. Lender: Greater Hudson Bank N.A., Monroe. Property: Winding Land and Smith Clove Road, Central Valley 10917. Amount: $750,000. Filed March 2. N20 Enterprises LLC, Warwick, as owner. Lender: Lakeland Bank, Oak Ridge, N.J. Property: 2 Vadala Road, Chester 10918. Amount: $350,000. Filed Feb. 26. Prestige Real Estate of the Hudson Valley LLC, Newburgh, as owner. Lender: Salisbury Bank and Trust Co., Lakeville, Conn. Property: 222 Meadow Hill, Newburgh. Amount: $112,575. Filed Feb. 26.

DEEDS Above $1 million 55 Carroll Realty LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Susan Welch, et al, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Feb. 27. Angry Orchard Cider Company LLC, Boston, Mass. Seller: Albany Post Orchard LLC, Walden. Property: in Montgomery. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Feb. 27.

CRM Properties Management LLC, Mahopac. Seller: Nicole Stern, et al, Mahopac. Property: in Carmel. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Feb. 20. MFR II LLC, Schenectady. Seller: LSREF2 Razor Super Holdings LLC, New York City. Property: 1671 Route 9, Wappingers Falls. Amount: $2.7 million. Filed Feb. 24.

Below $1 million 10725 Winnikee Holdings LLC, New York City. Seller: Elizabeth P. Wang, Poughkeepsie. Property: 211 Winnikee Ave., Poughkeepsie. Amount: $40,000. Filed Feb. 24. 232 Smith Avenue LLC, Highland. Seller: Karen Christie Spencer, Huntsville, Ala. Property: in Kingston. Amount: $166,500. Filed Feb. 25. 328 Main Street LLC, Beacon. Seller: City of Beacon. Property: in Beacon. Amount: $60,000. Filed Feb. 23. 7 Stropkov CT LLC, Monroe. Seller: Leopold Braver, Monroe. Property: in Monroe. Amount: $80,000. Filed Feb. 25. A Moveable Feat Inc., Brooklyn. Seller: Black Bear Builders Inc., Margaretville. Property: 7311 Highway 28, Shandaken. Amount: $35,000. Filed Feb. 19. Angry Orchard Cider Company LLC, Boston, Mass. Seller: Christopher M. Piscopo, Walden. Property: in Montgomery. Amount: $329,900. Filed Feb. 27. Angry Orchard Cider Company LLC, Boston, Mass. Seller: Crist Brothers LLC, Walden. Property: in Montgomery. Amount: $250,000. Filed Feb. 27. ARCPE 2 LLC, Miami Beach, Fla. Seller: Banco Popular North America, Rosemont, Ill. Property: Amount: $37,350. Filed Feb. 20. Atereth Developments LLC, Monroe. Seller: Gregory Cabrera, Union City, N.J. Property: in Port Jervis. Amount: $75,000. Filed Feb. 26. Avanzare Realty Group LLC. Seller: Jeremy Vetrano, Mahopac. Property: 59 Jonathan Drive, Mahopac. Amount: $315,000. Filed Feb. 18. Bais Yekiseal Inc., Monroe. Seller: Prag Valley Associates II LLC, Brooklyn. Property: in Monroe. Amount: $50,000. Filed Feb. 25.

FACTS & FIGURES Bank of America N.A. Seller: Carrie R. Gillen, Fairfax, Va. Property: 17 Grant St., Walden 12586. Amount: $276,614. Filed Feb. 24. Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Seller: Abraham Cruz. Property: 73-75 Overlook Place, Newburgh 12550. Amount: $153,747. Filed Feb. 24. Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Seller: George DeLade, et al, Warwick. Property: 42 Wickham Drive, Warwick 10990. Amount: $217,314. Filed Feb. 25. Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Seller: Shelby J. Hancock, et al, Unionville. Property: 1090 Kirby Place, Middletown 10940. Amount: $222,674. Filed Feb. 25. Bendix Wyan Properties LLC, Red Hook. Seller: Lans Kalina LLC, Red Hook. Property: in Red Hook. Amount: $35,000. Filed Feb. 27. Budapest Realty LLC, Monsey. Seller: 19 Forest Road LLC, Monroe. Property: 4 Strelisk Court, Unit 101, Monroe. Amount: $375,000. Filed Feb. 25. Canino and Canino Inc., Highland. Seller: Fannie Mae. Property: 32 Blossom Hill Drive, Marlboro 12542. Amount: $130,000. Filed Feb. 26. Cap Realty Group LLC, Kingston. Seller: Ulster Savings Bank, Kingston. Property: in Kingston. Amount: $125,000. Filed Feb. 26. Classic Home Builders LLC, Washingtonville. Seller: Linda Ann Zamenick, New Windsor. Property: in Cornwall-on-Hudson. Amount: $70,000. Filed Feb. 25. Craft Redevelopment LLC, Wappingers Falls. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Property: 10 Helen Ave., Wappingers Falls 12590. Amount: $130,000. Filed Feb. 24. DCM Property Development LLC, Patterson. Seller: Robert Zarelli, Carmel. Property: 3 Jay Court, Kent 10512. Amount: $30,000. Filed Feb. 13. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: John Perone, Larchmont. Property: 11 Chester Place, Lake Peekskill 10537. Amount: $430,239. Filed Feb. 17. Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. Seller: Linda M. Van Vliet, et al, Poughkeepsie. Property: 60 North Ave., Pleasant Valley 12569. Amount: $62,000. Filed Feb. 27.

Downing Property Management LLC, Middletown. Seller: Joann Hughes, Brewster. Property: in Middletown. Amount: $484,100. Filed Feb. 24. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Seller: Oscar C. Laos, Brooklyn. Property: 195 Chambers St., Newburgh. Amount: $64,215. Filed Feb. 25. Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Alan L. Joseph, Goshen. Property: 425 Tally Ho Road, Middletown 10941. Amount: $278,385. Filed Feb. 24. Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Albert Pacione, Goshen. Property: 17 Liberty St., Walden 12586. Amount: $234,868. Filed Feb. 24. Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Bruce Townsend, Walden. Property: 99 Deer Court, Unit 99, Middletown 10940. Amount: $177,855. Filed Feb. 25. Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Colette Fremont Goly, Chestnut Ridge. Property: 32 City Terrace, Newburgh 12550. Amount: $140,235. Filed Feb. 27. Gab of Orange County LLC, Slate Hill. Seller: William J. Green, et al, Slate Hill. Property: in Wawayanda. Amount: $300,000. Filed Feb. 27. Green Birch Inc., New Windsor. Seller: M East Enterprises Inc., Newburgh. Property: Plattekill Road, Marlboro 12542. Amount: $30,000. Filed Feb. 27. HSBC Bank USA N.A. Seller: Lee David Klein, Poughkeepsie. Property: 1279 Salt Point Turnpike, Pleasant Valley 12569. Amount: $441,500. Filed Feb. 26. HSE Buildings Inc., Hopewell Junction. Seller: Jackson Cruz LLC, Litchfield, Conn. Property: in Pawling. Amount: $835,000. Filed Feb. 26. JFM Foods LLC, Dover Plains. Seller: Thomas Barbaric, et al, Bethel, Conn. Property: in Dover. Amount: $350,000. Filed Feb. 25.

Kaja Holdings 2 LLC, Columbia, S.C. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon. Property: 19 Main St., Poughquag 12570. Amount: $21,000. Filed Feb. 27. KJAM LLC, Garrison. Seller: City of Beacon. Property: in Beacon. Amount: $60,000. Filed Feb. 25. L. Montano and Sons Inc., Saugerties. Seller: Estate of Mark A. Johnson. Property: in Saugerties. Amount: $205,000. Filed Feb. 27. Mombaccus Properties LLC, New York City. Seller: Dion Fotopoulos, et al, Pine Bush. Property: in Olive. Amount: $600,000. Filed Feb. 24. Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Seller: Edith Velez, Beacon. Property: 19 Paye Ave., Beacon 12508. Amount: $164,000. Filed Feb. 25. Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Seller: Fred P. Jones, et al, Pearl River. Property: 26 Lupicuti Court, Crawford 12566. Amount: $507,343. Filed Feb. 24. Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Seller: Jacqueline Jaramillo, LaGrangeville. Property: 297 Walsh Road, LaGrangeville 12540. Amount: $194,500. Filed Feb. 27. Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Seller: Larry C. Doyle, et al, Pine Plains. Property: 36 Fairview Ave., Pine Plains 12567. Amount: $159,000. Filed Feb. 28. NewLife Properties of the Hudson Valley LLC, Goshen. Seller: Andrea Pawliczek, Montgomery. Property: 28 Kenilworth Lane, Warwick 10990. Amount: $214,200. Filed Feb. 24. PHH Mortgage Corp., Mount Laurel, N.J. Seller: Judith L. Lubinsky, Campbell Hall. Property: 25 Helene Road, Warwick 10990. Amount: $366,017. Filed Feb. 26. Prestige Real Estate of the Hudson Valley LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Property: 222 Meadow Hill Road, Newburgh 12550. Amount: $83,000. Filed Feb. 26.

JME1 LLC, Newburgh. Seller: Hudson Valley Renaiisance LLC, Newburgh. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $397,521. Filed Feb. 24.

Red Birch Inc., New Windsor. Seller: Montgomery Commission Park Inc., Vails Gate. Property: Route 17K, Montgomery 12549. Amount: $30,000. Filed Feb. 27.

Joe Allan Builders Inc., Clinton Corners. Seller: M&T Bank, Getzville. Property: 358 Ruth Court, Middletown 10940. Amount: $45,675. Filed Feb. 27.

Rovna Way LLC, New York City. Seller: Rovna B-1 L-2 LLC, Monroe. Property: Vacant land on Rovna Way, Monroe. Amount: $350,000. Filed Feb. 26.

SLRR LLC, Middletown. Seller: 329-331 Route 211 East LLC, Middletown. Property: in Wallkill. Amount: $670,000. Filed Feb. 26.

TTKN LLC, Mahopac. Seller: Dam Enterprises LLC, Mahopac. Property: 41 Kaitlin Drive, Mahopac. Amount: $175,000. Filed Feb. 17.

Stissing Mountain Properties LLC, New York City. Seller: Michael O’Reilly, Pleasantville. Property: in Pine Plains. Amount: $27,000. Filed Feb. 24.

U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Eleanor A. Cardoso, et al, Fishkill. Property: 12 Chase Court, Wappingers Falls 12590. Amount: $227,000. Filed Feb. 25.

Stone Ridge Equities LLC, Roslyn Heights. Seller: Mary Mazzurco, et al, Gilbert. Ariz. Property: in Marbletown. Amount: $100,000. Filed Feb. 25.

U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Guy Parisi, Rye. Property: 147 Garden St., Poughkeepsie 12601. Amount: $182,000. Filed Feb. 27.

The Putnam County National Bank of Carmel, Carmel. Seller: Ismael Roman Jr., Poughkeepsie. Property: 46 Cannon St., Poughkeepsie. Amount: $190,000. Filed Feb. 25. The Putnam County National Bank of Carmel, Carmel. Seller: Roman Realty Management Inc., Poughkeepsie. Property: 22 Cottage St., Poughkeepsie. Amount: $395,000. Filed Feb. 25. The Putnam County National Bank of Carmel, Carmel. Seller: Roman Realty Management Inc., Poughkeepsie. Property: 99 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie. Amount: $210,000. Filed Feb. 25. The Putnam County National Bank of Carmel, Carmel. Seller: Roman Realty Management Inc., Poughkeepsie. Property: 59 Innis Ave., Poughkeepsie. Amount: $155,000. Filed Feb. 25. The Putnam County National Bank of Carmel, Carmel. Seller: Roman Realty Management Inc., Poughkeepsie. Property: 120 Franklin St., Poughkeepsie. Amount: $190,000. Filed Feb. 25. The State of New York Mortgage Agency, New York City. Seller: Lawrence A. Clemente, Goshen. Property: 248 Highland Ave., Middletown 10940. Amount: $99,728. Filed Feb. 27. The State of New York Mortgage Agency, New York City. Seller: Theoni Stamos-Salotto, Hopewell Junction. Property: 908 Parr Meadow Drive, Newburgh. Amount: $49,500. Filed Feb. 27. TJG Realty of Rockland LLC, Hillburn. Seller: Walden Savings Bank, Montgomery. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $61,500. Filed Feb. 27. TJG Realty of Rockland LLC, Monroe. Seller: Nancy Lopes, Monroe. Property: in Chester. Amount: $180,000. Filed Feb. 27.

U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Joseph R. Pisani, West Park. Property: 61 Bullet Hole Road, Carmel 10512. Amount: $479,028. Filed Feb. 17. Ulster Savings Bank, Kingston. Seller: Dorrie Klein, Pleasant Valley. Property: 59 Traver Road, Pleasant Valley 12569. Amount: $387,500. Filed Feb. 28. Vassar Brothers Hospital, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Stella Isaza, Pine Plains. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $295,000. Filed Feb. 26. Via Willow LLC, Port Chester. Seller: Ginsberg, Shapiro and Katz LLC, Hopewell Junction. Property: Route 212, Woodstock. Amount: $35,641. Filed Feb. 27. WCP Block 3 LLC, New York City. Seller: William Hellings, et al, Cuddebackville. Property: 14 Murray Ave., Goshen 10924. Amount: $120,000. Filed Feb. 26. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Daniel J. McCabe, Poughkeepsie. Property: 217 Bower Road, Pleasant Valley 12603. Amount: $134,500. Filed Feb. 27. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: John A. Pappalardo, White Plains. Property: 14 Ticonderoga Road, Carmel 10512. Amount: $152,052. Filed Feb. 10. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Paul Leonard Becker, New City. Property: 1245 Mountain Road, Port Jervis 12771. Amount: $312,853. Filed Feb. 26. Westchester Land Trust Inc., Bedford Hills. Seller: Mary O’Connell Szaniszio, et al. Property: Barger St., Putnam Valley. Amount: $100,000. Filed Feb. 11. Weyrauch Construction Company Inc. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Property: 224 Melville Drive, New Windsor 12553. Amount: $123,500. Filed Feb. 26. Wilmington Trust N.A. Seller: Christopher Sean Coleman, Poughkeepsie. Property: 20

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Dutchess Terrace, Wappingers Falls 12590. Amount: $281,000. Filed Feb. 25. Yaing LLC, Patterson. Seller: SUMA Yonkers Federal Credit Union, Yonkers. Property: 33 Manor Road, Patterson 10563. Amount: $720,000. Filed Feb. 17.

JUDGMENTS Above All Auto Repair Inc., Highland. $651 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 26. Airﬂow Air Conditioning Refrigeration and Heating Inc., Highland. $259 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Feb. 24. Alessia Hi-Di Inc., d.b.a. Gateway Diner of Highland, Highland. $601 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 26. Bianco Distributors Inc., Hurley. $746 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 20. Big Wheel Bicycle, Lake Katrine. $528 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 20. Black Dog Industries LLC, d.b.a. Computer Guys, Saugerties. $4,482 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 20. Brown’s Construction, Williamson. $925 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed Feb. 17. Citywide Appliance Repairs Inc., Highland. $1,488 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Feb. 24. DeMarco Plumbing and Heating, Wallkill. $3,073 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 26. DJ’s Contracting and Creative Surfaces Inc., Glasco. $1,263 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 20. Fischer Custom Painting, Highland. $493 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Feb. 27.

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FACTS & FIGURES Frank Torok Excavating Co., Saugerties. $3,907 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Feb. 24.

Woodstock Day School, Saugerties. $84,676 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Feb. 24.

Global Quality Rooﬁng and Siding Inc., Saugerties. $762 in favor of the Workers’ Compensation Board of the State of New York, Albany. Filed Feb. 17.

Your Servicenter Inc., Kingston. $2,886 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 20.

Indie Hair Inc., d.b.a. Dennis Fox Salon, Kingston. $824 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Feb. 24. La Tree LLC, West Hurley. $1,420 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Feb. 24.

Amicucci, Robert M., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $211,500 affecting property located at 27 Summit Circle Drive, Mahopac 10541. Filed Feb. 13.

Legaci Records and Management, Kingston. $6,258 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Feb. 24.

Arias, Fatima R., et al. Filed by Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $321,484 affecting property located at 11 Pleasant Lane, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Feb. 26.

Metropolitan Ultrasound Inc., Wallkill. $1,012 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor and the Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 25. Par-Var Corp., Highland. $1,662 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 20.

Robisons Refuse Service Inc., Highland. $7,568 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Feb. 24. Silver Mountain Inc., d.b.a. Wok N Roll Café East, Woodstock. $2,881 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 20. Tavern 214 LLC, d.b.a. Tavern 214, Phoenicia. $16,663 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed Feb. 20. Ulster Savings Bank FSB, Kingston. $832 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Feb. 24.

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The following ﬁlings indicated a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may aﬀect the title to the property listed. Amelio, Michael J., et al. Filed by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $190,272 affecting property located at 54 Poplar Ave., Pine Plains 12567. Filed Feb. 24.

Lazreb Inc., Saugerties. $509 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Feb. 27.

Robert P. Smith III Inc., Lake Katrine. $271 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed Feb. 24.

LIS PENDENS

Arrandale, Shawn M., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $127,150 affecting property located at 39 Clermont St., Saugerties 12477. Filed Feb. 20. Bagarozzi, Michael, et al. Filed by Caliber Homes Loans Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $216,000 affecting property located at 140 Benton Moore Road, Hopewell Junction. Filed Feb. 23. Battle, Tommy, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $58,600 affecting property located at 400 S. Ohioville Road, New Paltz 12561. Filed Feb. 25. Beltran, Maria, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $270,000 affecting property located at 21 Wagon Lane, Brewster 10509. Filed Feb. 17. Bohrman, Darren M., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $245,389 affecting property located at 2705 Morgan Drive, Carmel 10512. Filed Feb. 11.

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Campbell, Raymond M., et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $238,000 affecting property located at 71 Tulip Road, Brewster 10509. Filed Feb. 12. Carey, William, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $195,000 affecting property located at 493 Bullet Hole Road, Carmel 10541. Filed Feb. 24. Carlin, William J. Jr., Putnam County commissioner of finance as administrator to the estate of John Joseph Begansky, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $249,023 affecting property located at 14 Sylvan Drive, Mahopac 10541. Filed Feb. 17. Chere, Russell, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $240,000 affecting property located at 1804 and 5401 Village Drive, Brewster 10509. Filed Feb. 17. Christie, Walter C. Jr., individually and as administrator of the estate of Walter C. Christie, et al. Filed by CitiMortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $125,460 affecting property located at 44 Ticonderoga Road, Carmel. Filed Feb. 17. Colonna, Rosanna, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $130,000 affecting property located at 71 New Hackensack Road, Wappinger Falls 12590. Filed Feb. 27. Cornwall, Travers, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $247,000 affecting property located at 27 Conklin St., Poughkeepsie 12601. Filed Feb. 20. Dawkins, Ernesto A., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $174,449 affecting property located at 30 Birch Drive, Beacon. Filed Feb. 20. Dejesus, Diana, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $292,400 affecting property located at 74 Jordan Court, Union Vale 12570. Filed Feb. 19.

Disalvo, Linda, individually and in her capacity as administratrix of the estate of Alfred E. Stefanini, et al. Filed by Generation Mortgage Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $487,500 affecting property located at 132 Union Valley Road, Mahopac 10541. Filed Feb. 24. Donovan, James, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $50,554 affecting property located at 35 Old orchard Lane, Pine Plains 12567. Filed Feb. 19. Farnill, Leslie K., et al. Filed by CitiMortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 29 Church St., Wallkill 12589. Filed Feb. 26. Finch, Sophia E., et al. Filed by Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $260,000 affecting property located at 26 DeGarmo Road, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Feb. 19. Fusco, Anthony S., et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $417,000 affecting property located at 9 Paul Drive, Mahopac 10541. Filed Feb. 20. Giuliano, Scott L., et al. Filed by Quicken Loans Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $222,000 affecting property located at 15 Foster Road, Hopewell Junction 12533. Filed Feb. 19. Guilfoyle, Carol, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $224,000 affecting property located at 9 Irby Road, Patterson 12563. Filed Feb. 24.

Hemsley, Danielle V., et al. Filed by SunTrust Mortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $158,108 affecting property located at 48 Pine St., Kingston 12401. Filed Feb. 25. Herrera-Rogel, Jose H., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $208,859 affecting property located at 28 Cornwall Court, Patterson 12563. Filed Feb. 17.

Linkenhoker, Robert J., et al. Filed by Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $75,000 affecting property located at 1-1A Ward St., Brewster 10509. Filed Feb. 11.

Hildebrandt, Jason A., et al. Filed by Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $257,200 affecting property located at 328 E. Boyds Road, Carmel 10512. Filed Feb. 18.

Lowden, Helen M., et al. Filed by Plaza Home Mortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $155,688 affecting property located at 140 N. Grand Ave., Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Feb. 23.

Hill, James P., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $131,850 affecting property located at 68 Bushwick Road, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Feb. 25.

Lucia, Darrell L., et al. Filed by MERS. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $226,592 affecting property located at 303 Mount Ross Road, Pine Plains 12567. Filed Feb. 24.

Holmes, Rayna, et al. Filed by Caliber Home Loans Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $260,000 affecting property located at 7 Brian Road, Wappingers Falls. Filed Feb. 26.

Mahoney, John, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $348,750 affecting property located at 4 Fair Meadow Drive, Brewster 10509. Filed Feb. 20.

Howe, Susan R., et al. Filed by CitiMortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $103,000 affecting property located at 79 Orchard St., Kingston. Filed Feb. 25. Islip, Edwin, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $320,000 affecting property located at 44 Hillis Terrace, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Feb. 20.

Gutierrez, Celestino, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $383,175 affecting property located at 72 Peter Road, Brewster 10509. Filed Feb. 24.

Jacobsen, Stacey, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 73 Woodland Trail, Carmel 10512. Filed Feb. 17.

Haggerty, Maureen E., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $157,500 affecting property located at 22 Route 292, Holmes 12531. Filed Feb. 26.

Kennedy, Lawrence, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $647,635 affecting property located at 25 Sunrise Drive, Putnam Valley 10579. Filed Feb. 20.

Hansford, Nicholas, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $216,499 affecting property located at 22 Marcus Road, Ellenville 12428. Filed Feb. 23.

Kilkenny, Thomas, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $290,000 affecting property located at 192 Robinson Lane, Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed Feb. 25.

Harris, Dawn M., et al. Filed by Citizens Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $123,400 affecting property located at 1663 Route 9G, Hyde Park 12538. Filed Feb. 19.

Leahey, Michael, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $326,475 affecting property located at 21 Presidential Way, Hopewell Junction 12533. Filed Feb. 20.

Knaus, Victor, et al. Filed by Ulster Savings Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $262,000 affecting property located at 59 Cooper St., Accord 12404. Filed Feb. 25.

Mancuso, Elizabeth G., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $152,842 affecting property located at 17 Wilson Road, Brewster 10509. Filed Feb. 11. Marchionni, Andrew A., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $399,489 affecting property located at 220 Agor Lane, Mahopac 10541. Filed Feb. 18. Martinez, Marcial, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $311,200 affecting property located at 58 Whangtown Road, Carmel 10512. Filed Feb. 17. Mazzacca, William J., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $193,650 affecting property located at 501 Plains Road, Shawangunk 12589. Filed Feb. 23. McNabb, Shirley A., et al. Filed by JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $128,000 affecting property located at 2 Park Circle, High Falls 12440. Filed Feb. 20.

FACTS & FIGURES Megna, Jacqueline, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $201,935 affecting property located at 40 Mitchell Ave., Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Feb. 24. Milani, Francesca, et al. Filed by Freedom Mortgage Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 19 Hilltop Circle, Fishkill 12524. Filed Feb. 27.

Putnam Federal Credit Union, et al. Filed by Bayview Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $99,300 affecting property located at 78 Orchard Road, Mahopac 10541. Filed Feb. 11.

Spadafora, William A., et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $163,000 affecting property located at 191 Russell Road, Hurley 12443. Filed Feb. 24.

Reatoﬀ, Alexandr, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $120,000 affecting property located at 80 Montgomery St., Tivoli 12583. Filed Feb. 23.

Stark, John E., et al. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $178,386 affecting property located at 1 Hill St., Naponoch 12458. Filed Feb. 24.

Murphy, Joe, et al. Filed by Household Finance Realty Corporation of New York. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $195,693 affecting property located at 3667 Route 52, Walker Valley 12588. Filed Feb. 20.

Rhodes, Linda G., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 29 Montford Road, Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed Feb. 25.

Stevenson, Gerald E., et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $288,000 affecting property located at 13 Schuele Drive, Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed Feb. 25.

O’Rourke, William H., et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $139,000 affecting property located at 48 Morningside Drive, Patterson 12563. Filed Feb. 18.

Rodas, Maria, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $299,250 affecting property located at 12 Crest Drive, Mahopac 10541. Filed Feb. 13.

Taylor James Properties LLC, et al. Filed by Banco Popular North America. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $247,500 affecting property located at 1787 Route 6, Carmel. Filed Feb. 19.

Oakes, James, et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 169 Fairway Drive, Carmel 10512. Filed Feb. 13.

Rosenthal, Lisa, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 12 Rough Lane, Poughquag 12570. Filed Feb. 19.

The estate of Maggie V. Cross, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $118,400 affecting property located at 91 Village Court, Kingston 12401. Filed Feb. 20.

Selkin, Arthur, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $472,500 affecting property located at 1225 Route 308 and Route 308 Rear, Rhinebeck 12572. Filed Feb. 19.

Unknown heirs to the estate of Dorothy Seessle, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $463,125 affecting property located at 31 Plochmann Lane, Woodstock 12498. Filed Feb. 20.

Sheehan, Ralph E., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $297,500 affecting property located at 118 New Hamburg Road, Hughsonville 12537. Filed Feb. 23.

Vargas, Cindy, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $343,500 affecting property located at 514 Overlook Drive South, Mahopac 10541. Filed Feb. 24.

Palen, Alan D., et al. Filed by the State of New York Mortgage Agency. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $142,590 affecting property located at 343 Lake Shore Drive, Pine Bush 12566. Filed Feb. 23. Perez, Lucas, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $50,000 affecting property located at 66 Pine St., Kingston 12401. Filed Feb. 26. Pinto, Susan, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 13 John St., Napanoch 12458. Filed Feb. 27. Pontillo, Nancy C., et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $214,200 affecting property located at 62 Spruce Ridge Drive, Fishkill 12524. Filed Feb. 19. Price, Robert R., et al. Filed by Hudson City Savings Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $590,000 affecting property located at 35 Peacock Road, Rhinebeck 12572. Filed Feb. 24.

Shields, Richard D., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $172,957 affecting property located at 119 Clarkes Lane, Milton 12547. Filed Feb. 26. Silberman, Anthony, et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $282,721 affecting property located at 185 Ashokan Road, Kingston 12401. Filed Feb. 25. Soto, Eric, et al. Filed by MidFirst Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $51,500 affecting property located at 6 Oriole Drive, Poughkeepsie 12601. Filed Feb. 25.

Vazquez, Tara Merle, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 20 Willow St., Beacon 12508. Filed Feb. 25. Vogt, John J. III, et al. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $108,393 affecting property located at 115 Barclay Lane, Saugerties 12477. Filed Feb. 25. Wathey, Kenneth G., et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $304,000 affecting property located at 10 Ward St., Brewster 10509. Filed Feb. 12.

Weller, Thomas, et al. Filed by Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $212,000 affecting property located at 38 Kelsey Road, Poughkeepsie 12601. Filed Feb. 19. Wells, Jeromy W., et al. Filed by The Bank of New York. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $375,000 affecting property located at 213 Bush Road, Stone Ridge 12484. Filed Feb. 23. Wright, Margaret F., et al. Filed by Champion Mortgage. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $165,000 affecting property located at 75 Mandalay Drive, Poughkeepsie 12603. Filed Feb. 25. Zanolini, Darren P., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $175,000 affecting property located at 62 Gill St., Kingston 12401. Filed Feb. 27. Zupan, Daphne Graham, et al. Filed by Citibank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $140,000 affecting property located at 1 Westmount Ave., Pawling 12564. Filed Feb. 24.

MECHANIC’S LIENS Copart of Connecticut Inc., as owner. $17,160 as claimed by Orange Lake Construction Corp., Newburgh. Property: 91 Riverview Drive, Marlboro 12542. Filed Feb. 23. Kruger, Tom, as owner. $1,757 as claimed by Pine Bush Equipment Company Inc., Pine Bush. Property: 39 Long Hill Road, East Fishkill. Filed Feb. 27. Neill, Richard, et al, as owner. $6,334 as claimed by Intercounty Supply Inc., Port Chester. Property: 621 Route 9D, Garrison 10524. Filed Feb. 12.

Wang, Betsy, as owner. $2,268 as claimed by Damac Inc., Poughkeepsie. Property: 14 Park St., Wappingers. Filed Feb. 23.

NEW BUSINESSES

Hudson River Valley Environmental, 72 Highwoods Road, Saugerties 12477, c/o Kristofer S. Landell. Filed Feb. 20.

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Jim Metzner Productions, 7 Lansing Lane, Kingston 12401, c/o James G. Metzner. Filed Feb. 27.

Doing Business As

Mugsy’s Fire Arms, 375 Union Center Road, Esopus 12487, c/o Robert F. Sickler. Filed Feb. 25.

All Outdoor Services Inc., d.b.a. Adriano Limousine, 1434 Lucas Avenue Extension, Cottekill 12419. Filed Feb. 20.

Naccarato Home Inspection, 286 Third Ave., Kingston 12401, c/o Joseph M. Naccarato. Filed Feb. 24.

Dominick’s Café Ltd., d.b.a. Dream Weavers Style and Health Center, 34 N. Front St., Kingston 12491. Filed Feb. 20.

Norn Weaving, 1045 Queens Highway, Accord 12404, c/o Paula A. Gorman. Filed Feb. 23.

J2 Creations Inc., d.b.a. DECO Solutions, 59 Hurds Road, Clintondale 12515. Filed Feb. 20.

Nyce Horse Care and Consulting, 1824 Route 9W, Apt. 3, West Park 12493, c/o Michael H. Offner. Filed Feb. 24.

Precision Flow Technologies Inc., d.b.a. Ichor Systems ISG, 1600 Enterprise Drive, Building 64, Kingston 12401. Filed Feb. 20.

P and D Property Management, 43 Brown Ave., Rosendale 12472, c/o Patrick J. Walsh. Filed Feb. 24.

The Lutheran Care Network Inc., d.b.a. Hudson Valley Senior Residence, 80 Washington Ave., Kingston 12401. Filed Feb. 20.

Sole Proprietorships 9 Lives Consulting, 10 Dusinberre Road, Gardiner 12525, c/o Michelle L. Anderson. Filed Feb. 27. Ambassador Firearms Training, P.O. Box 768, Highland 12528, c/o Joseph P. DeFillipo. Filed Feb. 24. Antonio Lopez Construction, P.O. Box 33, Shokan 12481, c/o Antonio Lopez-Del Valle. Filed Feb. 26.

Nevele-R LLC, Bernardsville, N.J., as owner. $150,035 as claimed by Chazen Engineering, Land Surveying and Landscape Architecture Company DPC, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Wawarsing. Filed Feb. 20.

Barry Kiersted Construction, 116 Weber Lane, Olivebridge 12461, c/o Barry S. Kiersted. Filed Feb. 23.

Redbrick Rivercrest LLC, as owner. $31,952 as claimed by Quiroz Landscaping, Poughkeepsie. Property: 2633 South Road, Poughkeepsie. Filed Feb. 27.

Countryside Café, 33 Wallkill Ave., Wallkill 12589, c/o Michael Gagliardi. Filed Feb. 27.

Roth, Jeﬀrey, as owner. $91,165 as claimed by William Wallace Construction Inc., Woodstock. Property: 68 Freeman Avery Road, Olivebridge 12461. Filed Feb. 26.

Good Vibes Gallery, 102 York St., Glasco 12432, c/o Peter V. Rodrigo. Filed Feb. 24.

Christopher John, P.O. Box 237, Kerhonkson 12446, c/o Christopher J. Leszczynski. Filed Feb. 23.

CVS Cleaning Service, 5 Jeanette Lane, Lake Katrine 12449, c/o Cindy S. Vansteenburg. Filed Feb. 20.

Pamela W. Wallace Art, 78 Plymouth Ave., Kingston 12401, c/o Pamela W. Wallace. Filed Feb. 26. Phils Snow Plowing Service, 3 Dubois Road, New Paltz 12561, c/o Philip M. Rutulante. Filed Feb. 24. Poems By Pete, 102 York St., Glasco 12432, c/o Peter V. Rodrigo. Filed Feb. 24. Saugerties Antiques, 62 Washington Ave., Saugerties 12477, c/o Cindy R. Wilson. Filed Feb. 24. Sebsi Studio, 252 Main St., Saugerties 12477, c/o Domenic Silipo. Filed Feb. 24. SFR Snow Plow Fund, 411 Washington Ave., Suite 202, Kingston, c/o Anthony M. Buzzeo. Filed Feb. 25. Stardance Recording, P.O. Box 371, Bearsville 12409, c/o Karen Beth. Filed Feb. 23. The Clean Team, 540 Bruyn Turnpike, Wallkill 12589, c/o Randy Allen Burniston. Filed Feb. 20. The Patriot, 1234 Route 28, West Hurley 12498, c/o Matthew J. Kay. Filed Feb. 26.

Decker and Son Construction, 219 Sundown Road, No. 2, Kerhonkson 12446, c/o David L. Decker. Filed Feb. 20.

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LEGAL NOTICES 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

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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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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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 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

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 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

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

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

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 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 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 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

Notice of Cert. of Conv. of Redhead Writes, a general partnership, to Redhead Writes LLC, a limited liability company (LLC). Cert. of Conversion filed with SS NY on 2/18/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: c/o The LLC, 8 Riverview Terr., Irvington, NY 10533.Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity. #59850 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 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 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

LEGAL NOTICES 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 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. #59859 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 KIMBALL DENTISTRY, PLLC, a Prof. LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/23/2015. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 300 Kimball Ave., Yonkers, NY 10704. Purpose: To practice the profession of Dentistry. #59864

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 4 SCOTT CIRCLE PARTNERS, LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/07/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated agent upon whom process maybe served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to principal business address: 645 N. Broadway,White Plains, NY 10603. Purpose: any lawful act. #59865 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: STAY PRAYED UP, LLC (stayprayerful.org). Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/02/15. 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: C/O STAY PRAYED UP, LLC, 77 Locust Hill Ave. Apt. 329, Yonkers NY 10701. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59866

Notice of Formation of Shorepoint Holdings, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/27/2015. Office Location: Westchester Cty. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:Kurt Reich, 624 Oakhurst Rd.Mamaroneck NY 10543.Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59867

NOVO CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/03/2015. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Michael Nessim, 530 E. 76th St., #9C, NY, NY 10021. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59871

Notice of Formation of Rockland Capital LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 2/27/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 3 Stratford Road, Larchmont, New York 10538. Purpose: any lawful activity. #59868

MP FISH LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/03/2015. Office loc: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O Steinvurzel & Levy Law Group, 34 South Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. #59872

Notice of Formation of Greenberg & Chester LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/23/15. Office in Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 141 Nob Hill Dr. Elmsford, NY, 10523. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #59870

PBGS LA ROCHELLE REALTY, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/17/15. 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, 510 North Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10801. General Purposes. #59873

85-87 GAINSBORG AVE LLC , a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/5/15. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Robert Barbera, 4 Mayfair Rd., Elmsford, NY 10523. General Purposes. #59874 Notice is hereby given that an Application for an OnPremises 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

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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. Ad # 59816 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. Ad # 59815

March 9, 2015

2015

ABOVE THE BAR AWAR D S NINTH ANNUAL COUNTYWIDE AWARDS PROGRAM RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING WESTCHESTER ATTORNEYS

SAVE THE DATE: JUNE

TUDOR ROOM PACE LAW SCHOOL 78 N. BROADWAY WHITE PLAINS

PRESENTED BY: • CITRIN COOPERMAN • WESTCHESTER COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • PACE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW • WESTCHESTER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION • WESTCHESTER WOMEN’S BAR ASSOCIATION

Visit westfaironline.com for the nominating process. Each nomination should consist of a minimum of 200 words based on the criteria provided. Please submit your nomination and a copy of the nominee’s CV no later than April 22. For more information or questions, call Holly DeBartolo at (914) 694-3600, ext. 3006, or email hdebartolo@westfairinc.com.

Nominations close April 22

A CALL FOR

NOMINATIONS Members of the Westchester business and legal communities are encouraged to nominate, pursuant to the criteria, one or more candidates for the following prestigious award categories: PACE SETTER AWARD: Candidate exemplifies overall excellence in professional and community work, prominence in the Westchester legal profession and fierce determination to being as good an attorney as possible. The highest award, the candidate must be well respected by peers and community. MOST SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS AWARD: Candidate is dedicated to one or more causes in the community as an active member or leader and has a significant history of pro bono legal or government service, which warrant praise and recognition by peers and community. LEADING HEALTH CARE ATTORNEY: Candidate has concentrated his/her legal expertise within the area of health care and distinguished him/herself as a leading health care attorney among his/her peers. LEADING REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY: Candidate has concentrated his/her legal expertise within the area of real estate, including land use, development and zoning matters and distinguished him/herself as a leading real estate attorney. MOST PROMISING PACE LAW SCHOOL STUDENT: Candidate, in his/her third year, who through passion and enthusiasm for the law, high scholastic achievement and initiative and involvement in school and community activities will be a promising member of the legal profession.

“WITHOUT QUESTION WINNING THE ABOVE THE BAR AWARD IS ONE OF THE MANY HIGHLIGHTS OF MY LEGAL CAREER, BUT ITS MEANING IS FAR GREATER. IT CELEBRATES THE RULE OF LAW IN OUR PROFESSION AND IT RECOGNIZES ALL LAWYERS WHO FIGHT FOR THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS.” Tejash V. Sanchala 2012 Above The Bar Award Recipient Leading Labor & Employment Attorney