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George Comfort & Sons buys Reckson office park for $55 million BY RYAN DEFFENBAUGH rdeffenbaugh@westfairinc.com

eorge Comfort & Sons is the buyer of SL Green’s Reckson Executive Park in Rye Brook, a six-building office complex totaling 560,000 square feet. The $55 million deal was first announced by the seller in April, though the buyer was not disclosed at the time. Manhattan-based George Comfort & Sons acquired the property in a joint venture with a fund managed by DRA Advisors, according to CBRE Group Inc.,

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which brokered the deal. The deal boosts the company’s presence in New York City’s northern suburbs at a time when George Comfort & Sons is busy pursuing property redevelopments in White Plains, Rye Brook and Stamford. “The tightening of the Westchester County office market, which is partly driven by the adaptive repurposing of older office product for residential, medical and retail use, coupled with increased demand stemming from Westchester’s cluster of biotech and health care businesses,

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Sandy Hook entrepreneur taps into a sweet market BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

hen it comes to the subject of maple syrup, there are two words that Dave Ackert would prefer not to hear: Aunt Jemima. “Aunt Jemima has no maple in it whatsoever,” stated Ackert, founder and CEO of Sandy Hook-based Maple Craft Foods. “It has a lot of highly processed high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors and colors. Maple syrup comes out of a tree and with it comes 54 different oxidants and minerals. It has more potassium than bananas, more calcium than milk. There are compounds in there that are found to fend off Alzheimer’s disease and it only has two-thirds of the sucrose that processed sugars have.” Ackert said that maple syrup expertise was not his initial calling. After 20 years as a digital advertising sales executive, Ackert took a personal inventory of his life’s goals following the Sandy Hook school shootings. “I wanted something more fulfilling and meaningful, and something that would bring families together.” Oddly enough, that’s where the maple syrup came in. In 2014, he was hosting swimming lessons at his home, but each session grew stressful whenever a local ice cream truck would drive by — the kids were eager for a frozen goodie, but had to fight with their parents to get the treats. Deciding he could dial down the tension with a healthy alternative, Ackert began experimenting with recipes to create frozen pops made from maple syrup — and while initial presentations were greeted with acute skepticism by the young swimmers, he eventually latched on to a tasty formula. “My neighbors encouraged me to turn it into a business,” said Ackert, who packaged and marketed

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Dave Ackert, founder of Maple Craft Foods, at the Williams-Sonoma store in Westport. Photo by Phil Hall.

his creations as Fruple Ice Pops. Alas, there was one hiccup in this plan. “Ice pops are very seasonal in New England. We still make them, but we evolved into making more products that are year-round.” Today, the mainstay of the Maple Craft Foods product line are six maple syrups plus a waffle-and-pancake mix and a maple syrup candy shaped like the maple leaf. Ackert sources his syrup in Connecticut and Vermont in the months when there is little in the way of local agricultural harvesting. “Maple syrup is processed and boiled during a time when nothing else can grow — it’s called mud season, the end of the winter,” he explained. “Why not tap into the trees that are giving their sap at this time?” The most popular product in the Maple Craft Foods line-up is the Bourbon Barrel flavor. “Litchfield Distillery lends us their empty bour-

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Maple syrup comes out of a tree and with it comes 54 different oxidants and minerals. It has more potassium than bananas, more calcium than milk. There are compounds in there that are found to fend off Alzheimer’s disease and it only has two-thirds of the sucrose that processed sugars have. — Dave Ackert bon barrels so we can age the syrup,” said Ackert, adding that the distillery then stores a new batch of bourbon in those maple-soaked barrels in order to sell a maple-flavored bourbon. Ackert had quick success getting his products into retail channels, ranging from the neighborhood grocery stores to high-end specialty outlets such as WilliamsSonoma. He recently upgraded the company’s website

after a desultory initial effort in online sales. “Our online component has been pretty small, about 10 percent,” he said. “I haven’t been proud of our e-commerce abilities until now.” One sales channel that Ackert has been focused on has been corporate gift programs, with packs of his maple syrup being marketed as incentive items for employees and clients. “We started doing that

in 2016, and it is probably one-third to one-half of our fourth quarter business,” he said, although he acknowledged it is also among his most time- and labor-intensive outreach. “It’s a lot of dialing for dollars, making sure you find the right contact person and send them out a sample. For example, we work with Deloitte out in San Diego. They don’t know a lot about maple syrup out there, but I found someone

at the company who is a transplant and who thought it was a great idea. It appeals to client and the client’s family — they get to share a nice breakfast together.” Closer to home, Ackert is also promoting his products for fundraising tools for marching bands and school teams, as well as national gun violence prevention groups. “We decided to give people a local product, something that has health benefits, and we give up to 50 percent of sales they make back to the organization,” he said. Looking ahead, Ackert is exploring new relationships with local restaurants — The Granola Bar chain is already offering his syrup to its customers — and he is experimenting with sauces and condiments to add to his product line. “Sales were just under $300,000 last year and we are more than doubling year over year,” he said. “I hope we can continue that growth rate.”

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BY BILL HELTZEL

Houlihan Lawrence accused of improper use of dual agency

hen a house is bought and sold, questions are at the heart of the deal. Do the sellers need to move quickly because of a divorce, lost job or transfer to a new town? Are the buyers so in love with the property that they are willing to outbid others? In short, what motivates each side, and how can real estate agents use that information to negotiate the best deal? Real estate agents play a vital role in the stressful process, but their loyalty is compromised, according to a recent lawsuit, when they represent both sides. Pamela N. Goldstein claims that she was an unwitting victim of dual agency, as the practice is known, and was pressured last year into paying $37,100 more than the initial asking price for a house in Greenburgh. She filed a lawsuit in Westchester Supreme Court on July 14 alleging that Houlihan Lawrence Inc., the most successful real estate firm in the northern suburbs, lured thousands of homebuyers and sellers into dual-agency deals. “Houlihan Lawrence has reaped huge profits with this scam,” the complaint states, “pocketing hundreds of millions of dollars in

unearned sales commissions.” Houlihan issued a statement denying her allegations, saying, “Houlihan Lawrence has been dutifully serving our clients for 130 years and is confident in our business practices. We will continue to represent our buyer and seller clients with integrity.” Dual agency is not illegal in New York, but agents must fully disclose the risks to clients and get their informed written consent. Dual agency is meant to be used infrequently, according to the complaint submitted by lead attorney William Ohlemeyer of Armonkbased Boies Schiller Flexner LP. He cites a statement by Maureen Glasheen, former general counsel for the New York Department of State: “If dual agency is disclosed properly, there isn’t anyone in their right mind who would agree to it.” Houlihan is based in Rye Brook and has 30 offices and more than 1,300 agents in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties. In 2016, it booked nearly $3.7 billion in sales in Westchester alone, nearly three times more than its closest competitor. The complaint claims that Houlihan’s success can be attributed, in part, to “ill-gotten gains

Judge rules against whistleblower in alleged health care kickback case

federal judge in White Plains has ruled against a whistleblower lawsuit that alleges gubernatorial political pressure and kickbacks on behalf of a health care company. The whistleblower provided insufficient details, the judge ruled in approving a motion by the health care company to dismiss the case, and failed to demonstrate independent knowledge of the alleged wrongdoing. The health care company in question is 21st Century Oncolo�y Holdings, a cancer treatment

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health care system that operates New York Radiation Therapy Management Services in Yonkers. The governor in question is Rick Scott, who was elected by Floridians in 2010. The contract in question was issued by Broward Health, a large public health care system. The judge is Robert D. Drain of U.S. Bankruptcy Court. So, why is a jurist in White Plains ruling on a Florida case? Last year, 21st Century, one of the largest networks of cancer treatment centers in the world,

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on undisclosed, nonconsensual dual-agency deals.” Brokers are required to give customers a form that lists agency-client relationships — such as seller’s agent, buyer’s agent and dual agent — and to explain the types of relationships. Clients who opt for dual agency must give consent after being fully informed of the risks. Houlihan agents allegedly duped clients into signing pre-filled forms but did not explain the relationships. Buyers got the forms only after they became interested in a particular property, the complaint states, and were already mentally, emotionally and even legally committed. In spring 2017, Goldstein saw a Houlihan listing for a four-bedroom colonial at 6 Wellington Terrace in Greenburgh for $599,900. She called Gino Bello, the listing agent, and received a reply from Daniel Cezimbra. She viewed the home with him and confided that she needed to find a home quickly because she already had a signed contract on her house in Hartsdale. Cezimbra allegedly pressured her to keep bidding higher because multiple offers had been made on the house. Three days after she saw the house, she bid $635,000, contingent on an inspection. Then, as she was in the midst of a bidding war, Houlihan submitted the required agency form. Cezimbra was checked off as the buyer’s agent. The “dual agent” line was not checked,

but a section for “advance informed consent to dual agency” was, and spaces for the buyer’s and seller’s agent names were blank. Goldstein claims Cezimbra never explained dual agency and did not disclose that he was a member of Houlihan’s Gino Bello Homes team, that the team represented the seller, that he was Bello’s brother-in-law, and that he had agreed to split the buyside sales commission with Bello. The pressure allegedly continued even after a bidding deadline had passed. Cezimbra urged Goldstein to raise her offer to $637,000. She caved, the complaint states, and made the offer. Then Cezimbra, who is not named as a defendant in the lawsuit, allegedly warned her that the seller could go with another offer if the inspection was not done in three days. The inspection report identified numerous problems, and Goldstein sought to have them fixed before the closing. Cezimbra, the complaint states, said the sellers would go with another offer unless she bought the house as-is. She relented when Cezimbra agreed to pay for the inspection. Goldstein is asking the court to certify the case as a class action on behalf of thousands of other buyers and sellers as far back as 2011 in instances when Houlihan represented both sides. She is demanding that their sales commissions be returned.

petitioned for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for 60 affiliates, claiming $275 million in assets and $750 million in liabilities. Though based in Fort Myers, Florida, it chose the White Plains court for proposing a restructuring plan. The whistleblower is David DiPietro, a former member of the Broward Health Board of Commissioners, the health care system that awarded the contract to 21st Century. In 2016, DiPietro filed an action under the federal False Claims Act, alleging that 21st Century had orchestrated a scheme of illegal kickbacks to control referrals of cancer patients to Broward Health. He sought to recover payments illegally billed to Medicare and other federal health care programs.

Whistleblower cases are filed on behalf of the federal government. If successful, the accuser can collect a percentage of the money the government recovers. DiPietro filed the whistleblower case in federal court in Florida in 2016. Then last September, he filed an adversarial proceeding in White Plains bankruptcy court, asking Drain to declare that his whistleblower claims against 21st Century may not be discharged. The problem, Drain ruled on July 9, was a “lack of particularity.” The law requires details: what exactly happened, when and where? What’s more, the whistleblower must provide independent knowledge of the wrongdoing. DiPietro’s allegations, Drain ruled, had » IN COURT

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Office Q2: Slow leasing, strong market BY RYAN DEFFENBAUGH rdeffenbaugh@westfairinc.com

estchester County’s office real estate market had a ho-hum second quarter, but analysts said the lack of leasing belies a solid market. The county’s office market saw about 249,000 square feet of new leases and renewals in the second quarter, according to a quarterly market report from CBRE Group Inc. The 166,000 square feet of new leases was 45 percent below the county’s five-year quarterly average. The availability rate, as measured by CBRE, remained flat, measuring at 22.1 percent compared with 21.9 percent last quarter. Newmark Knight Frank’s quarterly Westchester report measured leasing activity at 770,000 square feet halfway through the year, down 22 percent from midyear 2017. But despite slow leasing, Westchester brokerages say the office market is strong overall, noting the county has had seven straight quarters of occupancy gains and steady rents. “Underlying potential in the Westchester market helped the average asking lease rate to remain stable, rising 1.3 percent from last quarter to $26.81 per square foot,” said Sean Cullen, director of research for Colliers International Group Inc.’s Stamford office. “This likely reflects the variety of occupiers in the market, although economic uncertainty, coupled with the market’s aging inventory, are weighing it down.”

Class A quality space in the county were at $32.36 per square foot at the end of the second quarter, by CBRE’s numbers. The lesser Class B spaces, meanwhile, are asking $24.80 per square foot. The gap between those two rents, $7.56, is up for a $3.90 gap between the two rents in 2012. “We are at a historic high in the spread between our A and B inventory,” Cuddy noted.

LET’S MAKE A DEAL

While it may not have been a good first half of the year for leasing new space, the last six months did see a fair share of deal making. Sales volume for the county’s office space reached $218 million for the first half of 2018, according to NKF. While that’s not too far an increase from the $216 million in sales by this point last year, it’s a significant jump from the county's historical averages. The county's fiveyear average sales volume by end of second

quarter is $151 million, according to NKF. The largest deal came from Martin Ginsburg. His Ginsburg Development Cos. teamed up with Robert Martin Co. on an $83 million deal to acquire the Westchester Financial Center, two office buildings comprising about 570,000 square feet on Main Street and Martine Avenue. The early plans call for converting part of the space to apartments and retail to create a “City Square” near the White Plains train station. Other large deals include RPW Group’s purchase of 925 and 1025 Westchester Ave. in White Plains for $14.75 million and GHP Office Realty’s $12 million purchase of SL Green’s former office properties at 115-117 Stevens Ave. in Valhalla. The quarter’s largest lease deals were relatively modest. Standard Life Insurance’s 21,793-square-foot least at 333 Westchester Ave. In White Plains marked the county’s largest

second quarter deal, according to CBRE. Stark Business Solutions signed on for 20,028 square feet at 445 Hamilton Ave. and French bank Societe Generale renewed its 17,728-square-foot lease at 44 S. Broadway to round out CBRE’s top three recorded deals.

OFFICE HUNTERS

Large blocks of quality space are hard to come by in the county. CBRE noted that only six blocks of space 100,000 square feet or more were available in the county by the end of the second quarter. Half of those blocks are in northern Westchester, and one of them is being considered for repurposing. Cushman & Wakefield noted in its report that the White Plains central business district reached its lowest vacancy rate – 18 percent – in almost eight years. CBRE’s report said that the lack of leasing belies strong tenant interest on the ground.

NORTHERN EXPOSURE

A common refrain from Westchester real estate analysts the past two years is that the county’s market is distorted by large blocks of vacant space left behind by IBM and PepsiCo in Somers. Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) pointed the blame northward for a 21.9 percent availability rate in the office market, down only slightly from 22.2 percent last quarter. “Without just a few uncompetitive blocks in the northern market, availability would lead to a more realistic figure of 14.2 percent,” the report noted. “This is the lowest level of availability the county has seen in nearly 15 years, driven by robust leasing in the White Plains CBD (Central Business District) as well as the shortage of quality inventory throughout the county.”

MIND THE GAP

William Cuddy, CBRE Group Inc.’s executive vice president in Stamford, described the market as one of “haves and have-nots.” “Well-located properties where landlords are making continued capital investments to enhance their assets are doing very well,” he said. “Tertiary locations that are not properly positioned continue to dramatically underperform.” To exemplify that gap, Cuddy pointed to the spread between Class A and Class B rents in Westchester, a data point he and his fellow “real estate nerds” having been tracking closely. Average asking rents for buildings considered

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Cortlandt Crossing could open for business this year BY ALEESIA FORNI aforni@westfairinc.com

ortlandt Crossing Shopping Center in Mohegan Lake could be open for business by the end of this year, the site’s developer said. The $65 million 130,000-square-foot commercial retail center is under construction along the north side of the Route 6 corridor by developer Acadia Realty Trust. The shopping center will be anchored by a 65,000-square-foot ShopRite, the largest retailer-owned supermarket cooperative in the U.S. with 260 stores. The store plans to relocate from just down the street at 2094 Main St. to the new complex at 3144 E. Main St. Recently, White Plainsbased Acadia Realty announced that Homesense signed a lease for a 25,000-square-foot store and would serve as the site’s second anchor tenant. Homesense, a Canadian chain of discount home furnishing stores, recently expanded its operations to the U.S. and now has a string of locations along the East Coast, including stores in Commack, Long Island; and Paramus, New Jersey. “Our goal is to get it open

this year,” said Christopher Conlon, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Acadia Realty. “Certainly not 100 percent (open), but our goal is to get our two anchor tenants open in the fourth quarter.” Once completed, Cortlandt Crossing will include a 104,000-square-foot main building and three standalone buildings. There will be roughly 400 parking spaces

at the shopping center. Verizon plans to take up residence in one of the freestanding buildings on the site, with plans to open a roughly 3,000-square-foot store. Conlon noted that restaurants will also be part of the tenant mix. “Food is a very, very important piece,” he said. “It’s not going to be terribly unique and different from what you’ve seen in other

Tommy Hilfiger’s former Greenwich mansion listed at $6.75M

he Greenwich mansion that was once the home to designer Tommy Hilfiger and served as a setting for two reality television shows is now on the market for $6.75 million. Built in 1999 and located at 578 Riversville Road, the property dubbed “Appleyard” is on 4.6 acres and features a

Cortlandt Crossing Shopping Center in Mohegan Lake will be anchored by a 65,000-square-foot ShopRite. Photo by Aleesia Forni.

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10,000-square-foot home with seven bedrooms, seven-and-a-half bathrooms, a home cinema and a music studio, swimming pool and tennis court. The property became familiar to television viewers as the location for the 2003 MTV series “Rich Girls” starring Hilfiger’s daughter Ally and for the designer’s 2005 CBS fashion competition

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show “The Cut.” Hilfiger sold the home in 2006 to the current owner for $7.8 million and moved to another Greenwich mansion, known as “Stone Hill,” which he bought in 2005 for $18 million. Stone Hill was listed for sale in 2008 at $27.9 million and sold one year later for $20 million. — Phil Hall

shopping centers. It’s that line of tenants that really wants to be around a great ShopRite.” In total, Conlon said the development is between 60 to 70 percent leased and more tenants could be announced in the fall. “We respect the confidentiality of new tenants until they give us the green light to announce,” Conlon said. Ground was broken on

the site that is three miles east of the Taconic State Parkway in October 2016. Since that time, the development company completed a number of off-site improvements, including the addition of a traffic light at the intersection of Baker and Main streets and sewer remediation. The developer also widened Route 6 by adding a traffic lane. “That was a big piece”

of the development, Conlon noted of those improvements. New sidewalks have already been installed along the northern side of Route 6 that fronts the development. Still, some work remains. Conlon said the roadways and parking areas still need to be paved. The company also needs to finish some interior site work on both the ShopRite and Homesense buildings, both of which he hopes will be completed by August. The 36-acre site is across Route 6 from another complex managed by Acadia Realty, Cortlandt Town Center, home to retailers, including Walmart, Marshalls, PetSmart, Barnes & Noble and Best Buy. The center also is just a few miles from another development under construction at 3200 Crompond Road. Once completed, that 25-acre site in Yorktown Heights will be home to a 124,000-square-foot Lowe’s home improvement center and three other business, ranging from up to 4,000 square feet to 15,000 square feet. Acadia Realty also owns the Bedford Green Shopping Center in Bedford Hills and the Crossroads Shopping Center in White Plains.

Brookfield’s Good Doggy Treats nosing around for national breakthrough BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

t seems simple enough: find a dog treat that’s not only popular with the family pooch, but is also good for them. But for husband-and-wife team Janette and Tony Buonaiuto, it wasn’t so easy. “We have a 13-year-old, 4-pound Chihuahua, Kokonutz, who’s really picky, and a 5-year-old chihuahua, Axel, who’s a goofball,” Janette said. “We tried everything when it came to treats — they’d take one from you but then carry it off and drop it in what we wound up calling ‘The Treat Graveyard.’” Tony — who said he was used to eating hot dogs while the dogs dined on steak — said their frustration led them to start offering the dogs bits of chicken. “Boiled, sautéed, baked, grilled,” Janette recounted. “They loved it, but you can’t go around carrying chicken with you for a treat.” Her husband — a general contractor who’s co-founder of Danbury’s Neutocrete, a product that is sprayed on dirt crawlspaces and hardens to a cement-like substance to address mold, dry rot and other issues — hit upon the idea of dehydrating chicken breasts and slicing them ultra-thin. The result — an easy-to-carry and, due to its brittle nature, easily broken into appropriate-sized portions — found favor not just with Kokonutz and Axel, but with friends’ and family members’ canine pals as well. Thus did the Danbury couple launch Good Dog�y Treats in Brookfield in 2016. Preparation, cooking and packaging is done at its warehouse space at 105 Grays Bridge Road, which today is staffed by nine employees. Transparent bags that retain the “homemade” touch by resembling Ziplocs each contain several slices weighing 5.5 ounces, with one slice branded with the Good Dog�y logo; they sell for $10. The best part, according to Tony, is that there are no additives, fillers or preservatives. Good Dog�y Treats are made entirely of Grade A chicken breast, resulting in a product consisting of 83 percent of crude protein and just 4 percent of crude fat. “But chicken isn’t the only ingredient. There’s also love,” Janette said, as Tony rolled his eyes in mock exasperation. Much of the company’s growth was initially from Good Dog�y’s presence at area fairs, flea markets and similar functions. More recently the company has begun selling its wares in a number of veterinary offices and local pet shops in Ridgefield, Redding and Newtown, as well as in A�way, Tractor Supply and Cabela’s. Through friends and loyal customers, Good Dog�y’s reach has also extended to Nashville and even a jewelry store in Boca Raton, Florida. “Pretty much every dog that’s tried it loves it,” Janette said.

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according to research firm Mintel, sales of pet treats have outpaced both dog and cat food in the U.S. over the last five years, with sales increasing by 29 percent between 2012-17 to reach $4.39 billion. He further pointed to America’s ongoing love for dogs: according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, as of 2012, 36.5 percent of U.S. households owned a dog; those households on average owned 1.6 canines. In addition, Statista reports that the number of registered dogs in the country has increased from 68 million in 2000 to 89.7 million last year. Buonaiuto said that if estimates of unregistered dogs are correct, the total U.S. canine figure is probably around 120 million. Good Dog�y Chief Operating Officer Karl

Schumacher said the company recorded a 67 percent increase in bags produced from January to June of this year. Sales have grown at about the same rate, he said, as the treats don’t have a long shelf life — and that the firm is on pace for 120 percent growth year-overyear. Tony Buonaiuto said the company has a target of producing 800 bags a week and could, with the hiring of another couple of people, ramp up to 1,000 bags a day after its distribution channel on Amazon.com launches within the next 60 days. Tony said he expects to ultimately sell Good Dog�y to a larger concern if everything goes right, possibly within three to five years. In the meantime, he said, “It’s ‘120 million dogs, here we come!’”

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Walmart to close downtown White Plains store BY ALEESIA FORNI aforni@westfairinc.com

almart is saying goodbye to downtown White Plains. The retailer announced on July 24 that it would close the doors of its White Plains store at 275 Main St. “The decision to close our White Plains store is not an easy one,” Walmart spokesman Phillip Keene said. The company said in a statement that the decision was based on a number of factors, including its strategic alignment with the company’s long-term plans. “This store does not offer the same assortment as our supercenters,” Keene said, noting that supercenters feature departments, including bakery, deli and produce. “Along with financial performance, that was a factor

employed for at least five years and are not offered a comparable position. The company aims to sell most of its products prior to the store’s closing dates, and remaining perishable items might be donated to local hunger-relief organizations. White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach said he was notified of Walmart’s decision on the morning of July 24. “My focus is on the employees,” he said. Roach added that he had reached out to officials at the White Plains Education and Training Center. “In some ways, this is an opportunity,” Roach said, adding that those employees could be retrained to find jobs in high-demand industries, particularly health care. “There are jobs out there.” Greenwich-based Ivy Realty owns the 275,000-square-foot building at 275 Main St., which also includes a Dunkin’ Donuts

Walmart is closing its store at 275 Main St. Photo by Bob Rozycki.

and Burlington Coat Factory. Roach said the building’s vacancy should “create a lot of interest” for the real estate community. Walmart operates 110 stores in New York, including one at 3133 E. Main St. in Mohegan Lake. “As a company, we are

committed to continuing our growth and investment in New York,” Keene said, adding that the company plans to spend an estimated $52 million in New York in the coming year, including for the remodeling of 15 stores and the rollout of several in-store and online innovations.

In Fairfield County, locations include Danbury, Norwalk, Shelton and Stratford. Last year, the retailer announced that it would not proceed with construction of what was supposed to be a 150,000-squarefoot Walmart Superstore in Monroe.

In White Plains, George Comfort & Sons has proposed a controversial redevelopment of the former Good Counsel campus on the city’s north end. The city is still reviewing plans that call for a mix of student housing for Pace law school, luxury apartments and an assisted living facility. And in Stamford, the company recently received

zoning approvals for a plan to build a Life Time Fitness center by demolishing an office property at 3 High Ridge Park, one of the six buildings in the 570,000-square-foot office complex George Comfort & Sons owns and manages. The company’s holdings in Westchester and Fairfield also include The Centre at Purchase, a 676,000-squarefoot office park on Manhattanville Road that the company owns and manages in a joint venture with O’Connor Capital Partners. In Fairfield, the company owns Shippan Landing, a 780,000-square-foot office complex. For SL Green, the sale of the two properties will be used toward a $1.5 billion stock repurchase program. The company’s holdings in Westchester are down to a three-building office park in Valhalla, called The Summit, and the 385,000-square-foot Reckson Metro Center at 360 Hamilton Ave. in downtown White Plains. The company also owns the seven-building Landmark Square office complex in Stamford.

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bodes well for GCS (George Comfort & Sons) to lease the remaining space at Reckson Executive Park,” said Jeffrey Dunne, a vice chairman at CBRE, which represented SL Green and procured the buyer. Dunne handled the deal along with Steven Bardsley and Stuart MacKenzie of CBRE’s Institutional Properties Group. The publicly traded SL Green originally disclosed three months ago that it had sold the property, along with a two-property office complex at 115-117 Stevens Ave. in Valhalla, in deals involving two separate buyers for a total of $67 million. The company did not disclose either buyer at the time. GHP Office Realty was the buyer for the properties at 115-117 Stevens Ave. in Valhalla, as the Business Journal reported in May. Reckson Executive Park is directly on the New YorkConnecticut border off King Street in the Rye Brook village. Its 1-6 International

in this particular case.” The store, which opened in 2006, is expected to close to the public by Aug. 10. The pharmacy will close on Aug. 7, and patient records will be transferred to Sam’s Club at 333 Saw Mill River Road in Elmsford. The company said that employees would be paid until Oct. 26. “We are hopeful the vast majority of associates will be able to continue their careers by transferring to another location,” the statement said. The company said that salaried full-time associates who are not offered a comparable position with the company and are still employed on Oct. 26 would be eligible for severance. Severance will also be offered to hourly full-time associates who have been employed at least one year or part-time associates who have been

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2 and 3 International Drive in Rye Brook, part of the six-building Reckson Executive Park bought by George Comfort & Sons for $55 million. Photo by Ryan Deffenbaugh.

Drive addresses include tenants such as Xylem Inc. and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s national office. In the announcement, CBRE noted the buildings received recent interior and exterior renovations. In back of the property, marketing and construction is underway for a project from developer Sun Homes for 85 townhomes and 25

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single-family homes on a lot Reckson had once targeted for a seventh office building. While George Comfort & Sons’ holdings are focused mainly in Manhattan office properties, the company has become increasingly active in Westchester and Fairfield counties. This purchase marks George Comfort & Sons’ second property just in

Rye Brook. The company also leads an investment partnership that plans to demolish a mostly vacant 215,000-square-foot office building at 900 King St. in the village. The office building would be replaced by a campus of senior townhouses, apartments and an assisted living facility. The village government is still reviewing the proposal.

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how to govern and talk to each other, schedule meetings and events. We’re laying the groundwork for something bigger.” “We didn’t want to lose momentum,” Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling said. “So we’re putting together a structure and will begin to meet on a regular basis, probably every other month. We’re all more than willing to work at making this kind of thing a success.” The F5’s mission is to combine its resources to lure companies from New York City to the area — either through opening satellite offices or relocating wholesale. Last November, the group hosted about 60 businessmen and real estate brokers at a lunchtime event at the Marriott Marquis to explain the attractions of Fairfield County in terms of available office space, real estate costs and a less-frenzied business environment. “It was a ‘get to know us’ effort,” said Fairfield’s Director of Community and Economic Development Mark Barnhart. “We want to create awareness of what Fairfield County has going for it. From our standpoint it was a success in that we were able to work together. There’s a lot of commonality in the group, as well as a shared vision.” The F5 will go on the road again on Sept. 13, hosting an after-hours session on the roof of Stamford-based Indeed.com’s midtown building from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Some 500 companies have been invited, Madden said, primarily small and midsize tech firms. The number of venture capital firms in the five municipalities should be a plus to that group, he said. “That’s one of the growing sectors that we feel we’re in a great position to accommodate,” Westport Operations Director Sara Harris said. “We’ve done our research on which startups or established companies are looking to grow or relocate and intend to show them how diverse our area is.” Harris said that by its nature the September meeting will be “more fluid” than the formal presentation given last fall. Rilling noted that the F5 is also supported by the state, with Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Catherine Smith a part of last year’s event. “We’re collaborating and doing some lobbying at the state level to recognize the impact that we have — and could have — on the entire state of Connecticut,” he said. According to Fairfield First Selectman Mike Tetreau, the F5 municipalities contribute 22 percent of the total income tax revenue to the state, while the county overall contributes 42 percent. The seed of the idea for the F5 came from Madden, who said he initially wanted to just pitch Stamford to New York companies. “When I presented it to Mayor Martin, he said a greater case could be made for the five largest municipalities in our area with the most amount of office space,” Madden said. Soon after, the Stamford duo began contacting their peers in the other four locations. “All of us quickly signed on,” Barnhart said. “We all thought it was a great idea to work as a group, that there really can be

strength in numbers.” With Connecticut one of the few states without county governments, he said, the need to work as a unit is even more obvious. “Most businesses are not focused on an individual town” when considering location, he said. “They tend to look at a metro region. Even though we’re all different as individual towns and cities, we’re all triple-A rated by the credit agencies and are well managed. Plus, we all have the kinds of parks and other attractions that you’re not necessarily going to find in New York City.” Madden said that should an F5 effort result in a company choosing, say, Greenwich rather than Stamford, there would be no ill feelings. “That’s a win not just for us but for

Connecticut,” he said. “For too long there’s been a situation where cities have been fighting with each other over attracting a company.” He noted that Stamford’s proposal to land Amazon’s second headquarters was partly predicated on the attractions of the region, not just the city itself. A number of local companies have approached the F5 since last year’s event, offering their support and sponsorship of future endeavors, Madden said. He further noted that the group has been in contact with the British, Israeli and Indian consulates about exploring the possible relocation of companies from those nations to the county. Despite the united front of the Fairfield Five, Harris said there are no plans to add

other municipalities — and not just because it would necessitate a name change. “I think there’s a value to keeping what we’re doing to a small number,” she said. “Plus we’re still figuring out how to do what we want to do. We need to perfect that first.” Madden agreed, though he said he believes the F5 model can be replicated by other municipalities. “The whole Hartford-East Hartford-West Hartford area could go to companies in Boston and do the same thing,” he said. “The Groton area could go to Providence, Rhode Island. We’re trying to work out the kinks for everybody, so they can see where we’ve been successful — as well as less-than-successful — and learn from it.”

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Median sales price drops in Fairfield County's Q2 housing market sales price for a single-family home at $2.46 million, down from $2.7 million in the previous quarter and up from the $2.34 million one year earlier. For the condo market, Darien had the highest average sales price at $1.5 million, up from $969,167 in the second quarter of 2017. Darien did not record any condo sales in the first quarter of this year. Scott Elwell, Douglas Elliman’s senior executive regional manager of Westchester and Connecticut, said a particular type of property was attracting the most attention in Fairfield County. “There is a stronger buyer interest if it is a new condition house that is move-in ready,” he said, adding that a closer proximity to town centers and lower price points also helped pique buyer interest.

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or the first time since the fourth quarter of 2016, Fairfield County’s housing market recorded an annualized decline in its median sales price, according to new data released by Douglas Elliman Real Estate. During the second quarter of this year, the median sales price was $425,000, up from $385,000 in the first quarter but down from $445,000 in the second quarter of 2017. The average sales price in Fairfield County during the second quarter was $675,269, up from $636,369 in the previous quarter but down from the $716,845 one year earlier. The number of closed sales for the second quarter totaled 3,087, which represented a 52.7 percent spike from the 2,021 level set in the first quarter. However, the second quarter’s total was 7.4 percent lower than the 3,335 figure set one year earlier. The days on market was 119 for the second quarter, down from the 145 days in the first quarter but higher than the 106 days in second quarter of 2017. Listing inventory in the second quarter totaled 5,853, up from 4,609 in the first quarter but down from 5,972 in the previous year. Among property types, the average sales price for a single-family Fairfield County home in the second quarter was $765,537, up from the $751,434 price in the previous quarter and down from the second quarter of 2017 price of $819,563. The median sales price in the second quarter was $495,650, up from $466,500 in the previous quarter but below the $525,000 price from one year earlier. A total of 2,388 single-family homes were sold, a 60.9 percent spike from the1,484 level in the first quarter and a decline from the 2,567 homes sold in the second quarter of last year. The average sales price for condos was $366,883, up from $318,388 in the previous quarter and down from $373,516 one year earlier. The median sales price of $280,000 was higher than the first quarter’s $250,000 price and only $50 above the $279,950 in the second quarter of 2017. There were 699 condos sold in the first quarter, compared with 768 one year earlier. In the luxury market, the average second-quarter sales price was $2.56 million, a drop from the $2.6 million in the first quarter and also below the $2.7 million one year earlier. The median sales price of $1.9 million was unchanged from the previous quarter but was below the $2.1 million level one year earlier. Sales activity totaled 313 properties, up from 203 properties sold in the first quarter. Among the Fairfield County submarkets, Greenwich recorded the highest average

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Greenwich High student launches site to help kids facing deportation BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

16-year-old Greenwich High School student is hoping to make a difference in the current climate of fear and uncertainty over the deportation of illegal immigrants. In Case of Deportation (ICOD), whose website launched on July 16 at icodhelp.org, is designed to provide actionable information, including a Child Preparedness Plan, for children 8 to 18. In addition to facts and figures about deportation, the site includes information on options available to children whose parent or guardian has been detained and/ or arrested; a list of resources — including legal, financial and counseling — to tap into; and suggestions on how to navigate issues about staying in the U.S. or relocating to another country. “I first started to recognize the issue during my sophomore year,” the initiative’s founder Jody Bell said. “I had a few close friends who were affected (by the nation’s tightening of its deportation policies) — most of them were legal citizens, but had undocumented family members.” Describing herself as “being political for as long as I can remember,” Bell — who marched in the June 30 Washington, D.C., protest against the administration’s new immigration policies and has participated in various demonstrations at her school — said she is especially concerned about the political ramifications surrounding the issue. “There’s a very real, increasing risk of being deported,” she said. “And these kids don’t necessarily want to talk to their school counselors about their own family situation for fear that they could wind up being outed. Their only option was to vent to peers like me or other close friends. It’s a really intense time for them.” Bell was also feeling frustrated until her own counselor suggested she join Girls With Impact, a Greenwich nonprofit that offers the nation’s only entrepreneurship program specifically for teen girls, delivered live from the home or road. The after-school, extracurricular program specializes in a helping its participants with their confidence, empowerment, college prep and career readiness through a 12-week “mini-MBA” course. Teen girls partner with the group to create businesses, nonprofits or projects to impact their career and college success, Girls With Impact CEO Jennifer Openshaw said. “Jody’s been able to begin building a network with girls not only in Connecticut and New York, but around the country,”

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Openshaw said. Bell said that both Greenwich and New Rochelle high schools are now officially using the ICOD site as an available resource for students looking for help. “This is an issue that affects my school, my area and my nation,” Bell said. “What I want to do is to help kids figure out what they can do — there’s a lot of information online but it’s so dense that it can be difficult to understand.” The data on the ICOD site, drawn from the likes of the U.S. Census Bureau, the Federation for American Immigration Reform and CNN, can be sobering: 4.1 million citizens under the age of 18 live with at least one undocumented parent;

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already been publicly disclosed “in a publication with the wonderful name of the ‘Florida Bulldog.’” The Bulldog had already reported that Gov. Scott was an investor in a private equity firm that owned 21st Century and that the company had received an unprecedented, long-term no-bid contract. Another article stated that the company had contributed nearly $400,000 to Scott’s re-election campaign after it got the Broward Health contract. DiPietro claimed that Bill Rubin, a lobbyist hired by 21st Century, was a close friend of the governor and controlled appointments to the Broward Health board. He alleged that 21st Century directed Rubin to bribe and pressure health board officials to issue the contract. But DiPietro provided no independent details or direct evidence, Drain ruled,

of a bribery scheme. Lobbyists, he said, are generally hired because of their political connections, and it would be odd to hire someone who does not have a relationship with the politician who is to be lobbied. “The complaint would have to allege, I believe, that Rubin actually controlled Gov. Scott, as if Gov. Scott were his puppet, for example, and that the debtors (21st Century) hired him for that purpose, as opposed to Rubin’s simply being able to remind Gov. Scott that the debtors were a campaign contributor and a significant supporter, which the Florida Bulldog articles already disclose.” DiPietro was represented by Jonathan S. Pasternak and Steven R. Schoenfeld of DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr LLP. 21st Century was represented by Christopher Marcus of Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

Mysterious Russian businesswoman files for bankruptcy, disappears

Russian-American businesswoman who filed for bankruptcy two weeks after she arrived in Westchester County has disappeared after federal authorities demanded evidence of her income and activities. Anna Amstel, who has also gone by the names Anna Kotlyar and Anna Legat, filed a Chapter 7 liquidation petition Jan. 9 in federal bankruptcy court in White Plains. She claimed $183,123 in unsecured liabilities, consisting mostly of taxes owed to the IRS and New York State, and $2,200 in personal property. She declared her parents’ home in Irvington as her residence. But federal authorities have found omissions and peculiarities in her bankruptcy petition. “The debtor did not dis-

close that she has an apartment, business and bank account in Russia,” U.S. Trustee William K. Harrington said in an adversarial complaint filed July 13. “According to her petition, she lives in Westchester County, when in fact she lives in Russia.” Harrington has asked bankruptcy court to deny Amstel’s petition to discharge debts for concealing assets and making false oaths. Another trustee, Marianne O’Toole, and IRS revenue officer Anthony Camaj, questioned Amstel at length at a March hearing in Manhattan. Amstel said she became a U.S. citizen in 2001. The federal and state tax debts are on income earned in 2006 and 2007 from buying contemporary Russian art in New York and selling it to people in Russia. In 2007, for instance,

she made about $160,000. She was divorced in 2008, a house in Irvington was sold and she “ended up with nothing.” She has been a self-employed designer for the past nine years, according to the bankruptcy petition. But she testified at the hearing that she had no income from 2007 to 2017. From 2009 to 2014, for instance, she ran a business known as Anja Amstel that was registered in Russia as Amstel Project but made very little money. “It was barely enough to live on,” she said, and “it was not enough to pay my debt.” Now she designs and tailors women’s apparel for a Moscow shop, Ostojenka Bespoke, making about $2,200 a month. Her earnings are deposited in a Moscow bank account. She has not filed U.S. tax returns since 2007, she said, because she has had no income and most of the time was not in the country.

For bankruptcy purposes, O’Toole said at the hearing, Amstel would have to be in the U.S. 205 days a year. The government demanded that she provide bank statements for the past two years, a legible copy of her passport and a closing statement for the sale of the Irvington property. Amstel has not provided the documents and she has missed four scheduled hearings in four months. Her attorney, Alla Kachan, Brooklyn, notified O’Toole in May that she had heard from Amstel only once after the hearing. “Since then we have been unable to contact the debtor by phone or email, after numerous attempts,” she wrote on May 17. “It seems that we have exhausted all possible avenues of contacting our client.” On May 21, according to a court record, Amstel asked Kachan by email to stop representing her. Kachan has filed a motion to allow her to withdraw from the case.

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Smaller theaters thrive as larger ones close BY ALEESIA FORNI aforni@westfairinc.com

n 2017, U.S. movie theaters saw their lowest levels of ticket sales in more than two decades, continuing a downward trend the industry has seen since 2005. Though dwindling attendance has played a role in the closing of theaters, including the Saw Mill Multiplex Cinema in 2016 and most recently The Greenburgh Multiplex theater on Saw Mill River Road, other theaters in Westchester are finding ways to thrive. “We continue to see a rise in our membership numbers and a steady attendance at the box office,” said Edie Demas, executive director of the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. That follows a trend pointed out by Art House Convergence, a collaboration of North American indepen-

dent theaters. According to a study launched by the organization, 55 percent of art-house theaters surveyed saw an increase in attendance in 2016 compared with the prior year. “Our community of art houses has not seen the same decline in the box office that mainstream cinema has,” Demas said. The five-screen cinema and education center at 364 Manville Road hosts a range of independent and mainstream film screenings, events, visiting artists and special guests. Operating with a budget just shy of $8 million, the nonprofit has an annual membership of more than 7,000. “People like belonging to things,” Demas said. “We also offer sort of a sense of belonging and a sense of being part of something bigger.” Elsewhere in Westchester, The Bedford Playhouse opened its doors earlier this summer following years of con-

struction and fundraising. The 167-seat theater at 633 Old Post Road was originally opened in 1947 and was acquired by New York City-based developer Alchemy Properties in 2013. After the theater’s tenant, Ridgefield-based Bow Tie Cinemas, chose not to renew its lease in January 2015, Alchemy Properties explored converting the Bedford Playhouse into a retail space. To halt those plans, a deal was struck between Alchemy and Bedford Playhouse Inc. Since the winter of 2015, donors have come together to raise more than $7 million to renovate and operate the theater. “We are very new,” Farr said. “People have got to get used to the idea that we’re open again.” In the months since its opening, Bedford Playhouse has shown both new releases and classic films and plans to begin showing documentaries later this summer.

“We’re sort of testing the waters in terms of what works for us,” he said. Construction is still ongoing at Bedford Playhouse and the theater plans to open two additional movie screens and a full cafe and bar later this year. “We like to think that everyone knows about us, but the fact is, they don’t,” he said. “We’ve got to build our audience.” For both The Bedford Playhouse and Jacob Burns Film Center, a key to success is a strong slate of programming. “What we want to get across to people is we’re not just about movies,” Farr said. Both Bedford Playhouse and Jacob Burns host conversations and question-and-answer sessions with filmmakers, actors and authors, along with live music and special guests. “These special events are what really builds, in my view, the loyalty. The special events are really what will make the

place itself special,” he said. “It takes the experience of going to the Playhouse to a whole new level. You get to a place where you say, ‘I cannot imagine not having the Playhouse in my life.’” Special guests at the Bedford Playhouse have included former “Late Night with David Letterman” bandleader Paul Shaffer and actress Glenn Close, while Jacob Burns board member Steven Spielberg hosted a screening of “The Post”. “It really is amazing the amount of talent that we can draw and of course, we can draw from the city as well,” Farr said. “It’s a tremendous advantage.” Demas agrees. “Part of the reason we’re thriving is because we have a lot of ex-city dwellers who really want art and culture to be part of their lives,” Demas said. Similar to the Bedford Playhouse, other theaters in

Westchester are also seeing new life. Billionaire real estate developer and film producer Charles S. Cohen bought The Larchmont Playhouse, an 84-year-old theater at 1975 Palmer Ave., last year and plans to transform it into “one of the finest art house/repertory theaters in the Northeast, featuring classic, foreign and independent films.” The Mamaroneck Playhouse at 238 Mamaroneck Ave was bought by New York City developer Blue Zees Real Estate earlier this year. That theater, which had sat vacant since 2014, will be revamped and reopened as a six-screen cinema. For Farr, one of the greatest challenges facing the Bedford Playhouse is getting the word out. “It’s so much more than just a movie theater. We’re tremendously excited about it,” he said. “The key is making sure people know about it.”

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another huge success as BCW members and guests enjoyed fabulous food, great music and spectacular views of Long Island Sound along with networking with hundreds of business leaders.

The popular event, which was held July 10 at the Pier Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Rye, featured a BBQ buffet dinner and live music courtesy of JTonezMusic. Westchester Talk Radio broadcast the event live from the shores of Long Island Sound. A big Thank You to sponsor Webster Bank and event partner Jill Singer Graphics!

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Navigating corporate tax reform U.S. corporations are using tax savings for aggressive stock buyback programs that boost stock prices and benefit executives or large shareholders.

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Joe Markey

hile corporate tax reform may have been a point of contention earlier this year, it’s inarguable that business owners are seeing the practical effects of this new law. As companies across Westchester County decide what to do with their additional revenue, they must stay aware of how it will affect their investments and spending in the future. Each quarter, KeyBank surveys owners and executives of 300 middle-market businesses from across the country to gain insight into selected topics and find out what they think about their companies in light of leading economic indicators, as well as the current political and business climates. Our most recent survey asked business owners how they plan to use the expected savings from tax reform. Here’s what we learned: unlike many large public U.S.based companies, middlemarket business owners plan to invest the savings from tax reform back into their businesses. Three quarters of respondents expect moderate to extremely high savings as a result of the new bill; onethird plan to expand or grow their businesses, 30 percent plan to strengthen their financial positions, 19 percent plan to increase compensation of employees, owners or shareholders and 16 percent plan to increase employee benefits. In contrast, many large

Tax law historically has been viewed as complex and challenging for any business. The tax reform bill was in part intended to simplify the process and enable businesses to free up more cash to invest in the economy. This strate�y appears to be holding true, as 85 percent of survey respondents stated they felt confident in their understanding of the new law, as well as its ability to free up money for further investment. Much of the planned reinvestment is expected to help trigger an economic boost across the nation, including here in Westchester County. For example, in addition to survey results, we have heard from a number of clients in

Here’s what we learned: unlike many large public U.S.-based companies, middle- market business owners plan to invest the savings from tax reform back into their businesses.

this region who plan to invest more heavily in robotics to take advantage of the new more aggressive depreciations rules; at the same time offset increasing labor costs. The effects of tax reform vary greatly depending on the size of your company, your industry and the goals of your leadership team. The Economist noted these differences earlier in the year, stating that domestic-oriented companies have the most to gain from this new tax reform. These companies usually face higher tax rates compared to their American counterparts who run a portion of their business overseas. Out of a range of industries, American-based telecoms and consumer companies are expected to benefit the most. AT&T itself predicted a rise in cashflow of $3 billion in 2018, which is nearly a fifth of their overall cashflow from the previous year.

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THE LIST: Credit Unions

CREDIT UNIONS

FAIRFIELD COUNTY

fairfield county

Ranked by assets. Name Address Area code: 203, unless otherwise noted Website

1 2 3

Affinity

250 Westport Ave., Norwalk 06851 800-325-0808 • affinityfcu.com

Sikorsky Financial

1000 Oronoque Lane, Stratford 06614 377-2252 • sikorskycu.org

Mutual Security

12 Progress Drive, Shelton 06484 402-7400 • mscu.net

Pitney Bowes Employees

Stamford

27 Waterview Drive, Shelton 06484 800-356-5965 • pbefcu.com 888 Washington Blvd., Sixth floor, Stamford 06901 977-4701 • stamfordcu.org

Cornerstone Community

1515 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 06825 366-1336 • fairfieldcountyfcu.org

Soundview Financial

Norwalk Hospital

8 Duracell Drive, Bethel 06801 796-4500 • soundviewfcu.org 31 1/2 Stevens St., Norwalk 06850 857-4530 • nohocu.org

America's First Network

50 Commerce Drive, Trumbull 06611 381-3800 • pcafcu.com

Members

Bridgeport City Employees

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 21, Bridgeport 06604 576-7280 • spefcu.com

2 Stony Hill Road, Bethel 06801 791-9399 • westernctfcu.com

126 E. Putnam Ave., Cos Cob 06807 622-6050 • memberscu.coop

Western Connecticut

Greenwich Municipal Employees 439 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich 06830 869-5280 • gmefcu.com

GHA

5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 06830 863-3186 • ghafcu.org

97 Honeyspot Road, Stratford 06615 381-9492 • mckessonfcu.org

61 Jesup Road, Westport 06880 227-8511 • tritownteachers.org

17 18

McKesson

Tri-Town Teachers

St. Vincent's Medical Center 2800 Main St., Bridgeport 06606 576-5588 • svmcfcu.org

Housatonic Teachers

2900 Main St., Stratford 06614 378-7503 • htfcuonline.com

Stamford Healthcare

146 W. Broad St., Stamford 06902 316-9111 • shccu.org

Bridgeport Police

Merritt

3 Danbury Road, Wilton 06897 210-7585 • merrittfcu.org

2001 W. Main St., Suite 165, Stamford 06902 964-1229 • spefcu.com

45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport 06604 576-0554 • N/A

3590 Main St., Bridgeport 06606 374-6500 • mybpfcu.org

Stamford Postal Employees

Bridgeport Fairfield Teachers

CEO/manager

Assets ($)

Peer group Range ($)

Field of Membership Type

Credit Union Type

Number of members

Year established

John T. Fenton

3.104 billion

6 500,000,000 +

Multiple common bond

Federally insured

161,886

1935

Vincent Ciambriello Jr.

754.3 million

6 500,000,000 +

Nonfederal credit union

Federally insured state chartered

51,468

1948

Larry F. Holderman

285.7 million

5 100,000,000 499,999,999

Nonfederal credit union

Federally insured state chartered

26,929

1982

Christopher P. Fonseca

64.4 million

4 50,000,000 99,999,999

Multiple common bond - primarily machinery

Federally insured

4,969

1936

David F. Lucas

60.4 million

Community credit unions

Federally insured

5,459

1984

Ralph J. Cervero

50.3 million

Nonfederal credit union

Federally insured state chartered

5,791

1934

Jo-Ann Palladino

34.9 million

Nonfederal credit union

Federally insured state chartered

3,855

1980

Donald K. Robertson

33.5 million

3 10,000,000 49,999,999

Nonfederal credit union

Federally insured state chartered

2,883

1975

Nicholas A. Moalli

32.4 million

3 10,000,000 49,999,999

Multiple common bond - primarily other manufacturing

Federally insured

4,749

1976

Kathy L. Chartier

30.3 million

3 10,000,000 49,999,999

Nonfederal credit union

Federally insured state chartered

3,035

1935

Carl Skudlarek

29.5 million

3 10,000,000 49,999,999

Federal, state, local government

Federally insured

4,280

1959

Sabrina DeFazio

28.4 million

3 10,000,000 49,999,999

Community credit unions

Federally insured

3,666

1966

Gail Todd

26.2 million

3 10,000,000 49,999,999

Multiple common bond - primarily federal, state, local government

Federally insured

2,055

1969

Diane P. Saperstein

25.6 million

3 10,000,000 49,999,999

Service health care

Federally insured

2,436

1974

Gary M. Hultgren

24.4 million

3 10,000,000 49,999,999

Multiple common bond - primarily other manufacturing

Federally insured

3,208

1936

David A. Ritch

22.5 million

3 10,000,000 49,999,999

Multiple common bond - primarily educational

Federally insured

2,084

1955

Mary Jean Ramsay

20.6 million

3 10,000,000 49,999,999

Multiple common bond - primarily health care

Federally insured

2,213

1971

Brian M. Scavone

19.3 million

3 10,000,000 49,999,999

Multiple common bond - primarily educational

Federally insured

1,556

1935

Rose M. Coscarelli-Curtis

19.3 million

3 10,000,000 49,999,999

Nonfederal credit union

Federally insured state chartered

2,732

1978

Dawn Cuminotto

18.8 million

3 10,000,000 49,999,999

Multiple common bond - primarily federal, state, local government

Federally insured

2,017

1954

Diane L. Heggland

12.9 million

3 10,000,000 49,999,999

Multiple common bond - primarily communications and utilities

Federally insured

2,355

1941

Aurora Docimo

12.7 million

3 10,000,000 49,999,999

Multiple common bond - primarily federal, state, local government

Federally insured

2,244

1949

David A. Deeb

5.4 million

2 2,000,000 9,999,999

Educational

Federally insured

811

1934

4 50,000,000 99,999,999 4 50,000,000 99,999,999 3 10,000,000 49,999,999

This list is a sample of credit unions that serve the region. If you would like to include your credit union in our next list, please contact Peter Katz at pkatz@westfairinc.com. Note: Data collected from the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), ncua.gov. The NCUA cannot guarantee the accuracy of the numbers. N/A Not available.

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How to find a new accounting firm As a small-business owner, my gut says it’s time to look for a new accountant. But I don’t know where to start. Our accountant has been totally focused on taxes. I think we should be working on more than that. Any advice? THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Finance is the keeper of the numbers of the business and therefore a critical function in any company. Accounting firms can provide advice about how well the company is performing and what weaknesses to work on. The accounting firm should teach small-business owners how to keep safe from misuse of funds. Have a checklist of credentials to look for. Finance is a critical function in any company. Privately held businesses need accurate data in order to make good decisions. The company’s accounting department backed up by its accounting firm is responsible for managing receivables and payables, analyzing what’s going on, forecasting what’s coming and compare actuals to predictions. It’s smart to ask the company’s accounting firm to provide assistance with data review and analysis. The accounting firm can expand the discussion of what’s likely to work and what might not pan out. Not only do accountants have classical training on what is appropriate, they also see what’s happening in the real world with lots of different clients. They provide valuable insight for a business owner who’s interested in learning more. Purchasing is another key role to look at. When it comes to looking for vendors, especially in the area of banking, the accounting firm is likely to have valuable relationships and advice. Your accountants should also periodically weigh in on how well the company is doing with profits, equity dis-

tributions, management of assets, loans and the balance sheet overall. They should be willing to have tough conversations about things that need improving. Accounting firms can provide advice on how well the company is performing and what weaknesses to work on. A good accounting firm will insist on regular meetings to review company performance. In those meetings they should come prepared to make recommendations to improve. They should also have a plan of services for the upcoming year. Many accounting firms fall into the trap of focusing only on tax returns and how to get the lowest possible bill for the client. That’s not always healthy, even though the owner puts a priority on reducing taxes and minimizing accounting firm charges. Make sure you’re not part of the problem. The accounting firm should explain what the company needs to do to be healthy, including building up equity, profits, cash-onhand and having a plan to pay off debts. A good accounting firm will explain ratios the company should pay attention to and help the company figure out how to improve year after year. Ask your candidates to provide a list of services and references. The accounting firm should teach owners how to keep safe from misuse of funds. Accounting firms can help spot fraud. There are articles daily about employee theft. Stealing often starts

small, the employee gets away with it and the theft funds grows over time. Much of that fraud is hard to spot and employees may hesitate to report suspicions, especially if the problem starts with a senior manager. Accounting firms can apply their fraud experience, if they’re allowed enough access. Have a checklist of credentials to look for. Hire a CPA to be your accountant. CPAs must meet rigorous standards in order to qualify for, and keep, that credential. In other words, the licensing process has already done part of the job of qualifying that your accountant is trained and keeping up to speed. In addition, we recommend that there be more than one partner and partners should not all be related. Partners keep a watch on each other to insure everything in their firm is on the up and up. LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOOK? Try “Accounting Principles: The Ultimate Guide to Basic Accounting Principles, GAAP, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Double Entry Bookkeeping and More” by Greg Shields. Andi Gray is president of Strategy Leaders Inc., StrategyLeaders.com, a business-consulting firm that teaches companies how to double revenue and triple profits in repetitive growth cycles. Have a question for AskAndi? Wondering how Strategy Leaders can help your business thrive? Call or email for a free consultation and diagnostics: 877238-3535.

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WESTCHESTER COUNTY

CREDIT UNIONS

westchester county

Ranked by assets.

Name Address Area code: 914, unless otherwise noted Website

Affinity

35 Bardonia Road, Bardonia 10954 800-325-0808 • affinityfcu.com

411 Theodore Fremd Ave., Rye 10580 921-0500 • usalliance.org

2500 Westchester Ave., Suite 411, Purchase 10577 641-3700 • quorumfcu.org

125 Corporate Blvd., Yonkers 10701 220-4900 • sumafcu.org

USAlliance

Quorum

Suma Yonkers

Yonkers Teachers

1 Executive Blvd., Yonkers 10701 376-7088 • N/A

3563 Mohegan Ave., Mohegan Lake 10547 526-4015 • hudsonriverteachers.org

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Hudson River Financial

Educational and Governmental

333 N. Central Ave., Second floor, Hartsdale 10530 946-6200 • egefcu.com

Academic

425 N. State Road, Briarcliff Manor 10510 923-3608 • academicfcu.org

Port Chester Teachers

15A Rye Ridge Plaza, Suite 3, Rye Brook 10573 939-4870 • portchesterteachersfcu.org

MAMTA

130 Hommocks Road, Larchmont 10538-3914 834-3200 • mamatafcu.org

Sing Sing Employees

2 Church St., Ossining 10562 762-3372 • singsing-fcu.org

Yonkers Postal Employees

79-81 Main St., Room 201, Yonkers 10702-0613 423-7628 • ypecu.org

Consumers Union Employees

101 Truman Ave., Yonkers 10703 378-2214 • consumersunion.org

Harrison Teachers

33 Oakland Ave., Harrison 10528 777-2935 • harrisonteachersfcu.com

15 S. First Ave., Mount Vernon 10550-3409 668-0638 • N/A

100 Fisher Ave., White Plains 10601 761-6507 • N/A

Mount Vernon N.Y. Postal Employees

White Plains P.O. Employees

Union Baptist Greenburgh

Greater Centennial

31 Manhattan Ave, White Plains 10607-1330 948-6917 • N/A

144 W. Fourth St., Mount Vernon 10550-4018 664-1838 • gcfcu-creditunion.com

CEO/manager

Assets ($)

Peer group Rank ($)

Field of Membership Type

Credit Union Type

Number of members

Year established

John T. Fenton

3.104 billion

6 500,000,000 +

Multiple common bond - other

Federally insured

161,886

1935

Kris VanBeek

1.514 billion

6 500,000,000+

Multiple common bond - other

Federally insured

112,034

1966

Bruno Sementilli

867.4 million

6 500,000,000+

Multiple common bond - other

Federally insured

87,044

1977

Roman G. Kozicky

335.7 million

5 100,000,000 499,999,999

Associational

Federally insured

7,105

1964

William Turner

59.2 million

4 50,000,000 99,999,999

Educational

Federally insured

2,916

1938

Thomas J. Powers Jr.

56.9 million

4 50,000,000 99,999,999

Multiple common bond - primarily educational

Federally insured

6,185

1938

Wendy L. Brown

55.7 million

4 50,000,000 99,999,999

Multiple common bond - primarily federal, state, local government

Federally insured

6,557

1937

Ina C. Fitch

39.6 million

3 10,000,000 49,999,999

Multiple common bond - primarily educational

Federally insured

3,182

1979

Steven W. Cohen

34.7 million

3 10,000,000 49,999,999

Multiple common bond - primarily educational

Federally insured

2,799

1954

Dean H. Reben

13.6 million

3 10,000,000 49,999,999

Educational

Federally insured

1,088

1938

Dennis Manwaring

9.7 million

2 2,000,000 9,999,999

Multiple common bond - primarily federal, state, local government

Federally insured

1,477

1941

Ginger R. Watkins

7.9 million

2 2,000,000 9,999,999

Nonfederal credit union

Federally insured state chartered

577

1933

Richard Handel

3.1 million

2 2,000,000 9,999,999

Service communications and utilities

Federally insured

334

1953

Virginia G. Wentink

2.3 million

2 2,000,000 9,999,999

Educational

Federally insured

368

1938

Mary L. Barthell

1.4 million

1 0 - 1,999,999

Federal, state, local government

Federally insured

195

1935

Patricia A. Clarke

1.2 million

1 0 - 1,999,999

Federal, state, local government

Federally insured

108

1939

Wanda Harris-Ahyoung

306.5 thousand

1 0 - 1,999,999

Multiple common bond - primarily faith based

Federally insured

277

1965

Cheron Wilson

260.3 thousand

1 0 - 1,999,999

Associational faith based

Federally insured

153

1969

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Welcome from the Mayor of Stamford July 30, 2018 On behalf of the residents and businesses of Stamford, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our great City. I invite you to come explore our city that takes pride in its “Work, Live, Learn and Play” culture. Stamford was recently selected by CT Next as one of four municipalities to receive the designation as an “Innovation Place.” This recognition represents the hard work of numerous public agencies, private business groups, start-ups companies and education professionals. The $2 million grant will help fund infrastructure improvements and activities to support our start-up community. Stamford was recently ranked by Financial Times’ Foreign Direct Investment “Cities of the Future” report, as #2 for connectivity and #7 overall for small cities in the Americas. These accolades continue to help strengthen the city and our state through new job creation, as well as, enhancing our vibrant downtown and emerging South End with $6 billion in new residential and commercial development. With job creation everyone's number one priority, we continue to see companies from all sectors and sizes select Stamford as their home. Henkel relocated their Consumer Goods headquarters, along with 500 jobs from Scottsdale, Arizona to Stamford, while Indeed.com announced they would be adding 500 more jobs to their 750 employees located here. Charter Communications announced their new, 500,000 SF headquarters next to the train station, and creating 1,100 new jobs. ITV America and Wheelhouse Media have announced a new Stamford media hub with 450 new jobs, and PricewaterhouseCoopers designated their Stamford office as their new Tax Division Headquarters and will add 400 new jobs on top of the 575 employees currently here. Webster Bank and hedge fund Tudor Investment are set to open offices this summer at 200 Elm Street. First Reserve relocated its headquarters from Greenwich to the Shippan Landing complex, in Stamford’s Shippan section. Lastly, Bank of America will relocate portion of its NYC operations this fall into the RBS building. We are especially proud to be the home of the NBC Sports Group, which just broadcasted to the rest of world the 2018 Winter Olympics from Pyeongchang, South Korea from their location here in Stamford. I encourage you to dine in one of our 300 restaurants, enjoy our abundant nightlife and concert scene, shop at many stores in our city, visit the art galleries and theaters the city offers and if you do see me out at any of these place, be sure to say hello. Sincerely,

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“What’s in a name?” BY EVAN CORSELLO

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hat’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” While our name is The First Bank of Greenwich, it’s our philosophy which truly defines us. Our philosophy is simple — provide our customers with the flexibility they desire, while giving them unmatched personal service. It is this philosophy that has truly set us apart from our competition. The First Bank of Greenwich is not your regular bank; we are a true community bank, which prides itself on the “old-school” banking principles that would make George Bailey (It’s a Wonderful Life) proud. Our customers are our family — it’s that simple. It’s this philosophy that has afforded us the success we have achieved today. As a life-long member of the Stamford community, I can truly say how proud I am to bring The First Bank of Greenwich to Stamford. We have an impressive array of products and services, great rates and a remarkable team that always goes the extra mile to make customers happy. Our friendly experienced team offers expert suggestions for the right deposit products and a full line of loan products, including commercial and residential mortgages, business loans and home equity lines. We tailor our products to meet our customers’ needs and are very creative in our approach and think outside the box. In addition to all of our competitive products, we offer exceptional services, including mobile and online banking, remote deposit capture and a courier service, which will pick up deposits at your home or office. Another big reason for our success is the strong Advisory Boards, which we have formed in our respective communities. Our Advisory Boards are comprised of key stakeholders within the communities we serve. We have forged strong relationships with our local business owners, attorneys, accountants, realtors, contractors and developers, who have helped us grow leaps and bounds. Our Advisory Boards provide a strong foundation for the Bank and in turn the Bank strongly supports them. Our motto is Together We Grow Our Businesses.

In addition to all of the wonderful products and services we offer, it should be most pleasing to know that by banking with The First Bank of Greenwich, you always have direct access to the top decision makers. All of our loan decisions are made in-house and don’t require weeks or months of wait time for a “committee” meeting to occur. We pride ourselves on handshake deals — and we always hold true to our word. We sincerely hope you become part of our First Bank Family!

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A Clear Choice “As part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, we’re grateful to Bankwell as a community leader for their generous support of “Community Days” at the Glass House. Community Days provide local residents with free entry to the site on select days throughout the year as a way to thank our local community for their wonderful support of this iconic historic site.” – CHRISTA CARR COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR THE GLASS HOUSE NEW CANAAN, CT

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SIMONE DEVELOPMENT EXPANDS TRISTATE INDUSTRIAL PORTFOLIO WITH ACQUISITION OF WAREHOUSE IN STAMFORD

imone Development Companies, a full-service real estate investment company, continues to expand its industrial portfolio in the tristate region with the recent acquisition of 316 Courtland Avenue, a 118,500-squarefoot property in Stamford, Connecticut, featuring warehouse/R&D and office space. The property, which is the largest block of contiguous warehouse space available in Stamford, features a total 78,000 square feet immediately available for lease. Of that total, 65,638 square feet is warehouse/R&D space and 12,768 square feet is office space. Features of the property include 1.1acre outdoor storage space, clear-span warehouse space with ceiling heights from 12 to 17 feet, elevator to the second floor of the office space, abundant parking with 243 total spaces and ample

power. Multiple updates to the building are underway, including a new lobby entrance, paving and landscaping. The property is conveniently located only a mile from I-95 and a half mile from the Glenbrook train station. “This acquisition continues the expansion of Simone Development’s tristate industrial portfolio. Over the past few months we have acquired a total of 285,500 square feet of industrial properties in five transactions,” said James D. MacDonald, vice president, director of leasing and acquisitions for Simone Development. Josh Gopan, director of leasing for Simone Development, said the property is being marketed for warehouse and office tenants of all space requirements. “Of the 64,000 square feet of warehouse space we will consider dividing as small as 12,000 square feet. The flexibility of

The property, which is the largest block of contiguous warehouse space available in Stamford, features a total 78,000 square feet immediately available for lease. Of that total, 65,638 square feet is warehouse/R&D space and 12,768 square feet is office space.

the building is one of its best attributes. Tenants will find the expansive parking, ceiling heights and large lot and opportunities for tailgate loading very attractive,” he said. For leasing information contact Jim MacDonald at 718-518-8600, ext. 105, or Josh Gopan at 718-518-8600, ext. 113. Simone Development Companies is a full-service real estate investment company specializing in the acquisition and development of office, retail, industrial and residential properties in the New York tristate area. Headquartered in the Bronx, the privately held company owns and manages more than 5 million square feet of property in the Bronx, Westchester County, Queens, Long Island, Connecticut and New Jersey. The company’s portfolio includes more than 100 properties and ranges from multibuilding office parks to retail and industrial space.

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years ago, all around us things were very, very different. There were only three television channels — ABC, CBS and NBC. The first McDonald’s had just been opened, gas cost 29¢ a gallon and the first Super Bowl was still 12 years away. Things were very, very different in business, as well. Never mind the internet and email; even faxes weren’t around yet. Cell phones? Not for quite a while. And personal computers wouldn’t show up for another 20 years. The minimum wage was 75¢ an hour, with the average worker earning only $3,500 a year. But fortunately, one thing in business hasn’t changed — the performance and reliability of Rudy’s Executive Transportation. This year, Rudy’s is celebrating its 60th year — six decades — of on-time, every time service. Starting with its fleet of over 100 Cadillac and Mercedes sedans, Escalades and Executive Vans, as well as buses for larger corporate events, Rudy’s has established itself as the pre-

mier executive transportation company in the tristate area. Every year, Rudy’s staff of more than 130 courteous, experienced and professional chauffeurs provides superior transportation to nearly 100,000 professional travelers. And each of those travelers receives the support of a trained staff of travel professionals who utilize today’s state-of-theart communications systems to insure their security, safety and convenience at all times. So while it seems that everything around us may have changed in the last 60 years, it is comforting to know that you can still count on one thing. You can rely on Rudy’s. So to make sure you’ll get where you’re going on time, every time, call Rudy’s Executive Transportation at 1-800-243-RUDY or online at www.GoRudys.com. Book your transportation with convenience and ease by downloading the new Rudy’s mobile app! Search for “ Go Rudy’s “ in the Apple & Google App Stores and reserve a car today!

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STAMFORD CREATES AN INNOVATION PLAYGROUND FOR START-UP AND LARGE COMPANIES TO PLAY

tamford is preparing to be the city of tomorrow through a repeating $2 million implementation grant for the next five years by CTNext, the state’s business development entity. The award is helping to develop the city’s “Innovation Playground” through investment into projects that support Stamford’s “Smart Cities” movement and in partnership with private companies such as Harman International Industries, Frontier Communications, AT&T, Local Motors, Navya and public entities, including UConn, CTDOT, the Stamford Partnership, Fairfield County Business Council, Downtown Special Services District and BLT. These partners envision Stamford as an intensely collaborative, walkable, digitally enabled city, connected to New York City and to other major Connecticut cities through technology and support both small and large business in entrepreneurship and innovation pipeline. The city is heavily investing into three main smart city projects as part of the Innovation Playground. The first project enacts Mayor David Martin’s goal of having ubiquitous GIG WIFI coverage throughout the city. Stamford and its corporate partners, Frontier Communication and the Stamford Partnership, are in the process of installing public GIG WIFI coverage at key locations in Stamford’s Innovation District. The pilot program has identified locations that can be activated by leveraging the city of Stamford infrastructure to deliver the fast GIG experience and will help develop a resource for the data-intensive future needs of residents, visitors and the city itself. The ultrafast WIFI system will deliver the speed and latency needed for interactive virtual reality, augmented reality, interactive, live-streaming and other data-intensive applications that are the city’s fastest-growing emerging technology sectors. Any person in the downtown area will be able to connect to the city’s WiFi with no charge. Another smart city initiative is the city’s partnership with AT&T, GE and the Stamford Partnership in installing urban connectivity solution for the Internet of Things. Fifteen nodes will be deployed on light poles in Stamford downtown, which will collect traffic, pedestrian and environmental data to help the city address current and future problems. Each node consists of four antennas acting as receivers and broadcasters of a highspeed wireless network, as well as an

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edge computing array of sensors that measure things like air quality, weather, on-street parking availability, car counts and traffic management and manage the street lighting itself. The city will then be able to use this data to address problems with unique solutions. The city intends to examine these units in order to extend the GIG WIFI network beyond

original deployment and incorporate the GIG WIFI access availability into the city’s Autonomous Vehicle Zone. Inventors and companies exploring commercialization of IoT products and services will be able to tap into the network. Examples of potential projects include real-time traffic systems tied to street light systems, traffic light systems and

parking spaces. Lastly, the city of Stamford is currently working with CTDOT and UConn to bring an Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Program (AVPP) to Stamford as early as October 2019. The city began preliminary work in 2014 and has since accelerated the work under new state legislation allow» » PLAYGROUND

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CITY OF STAMFORD

Stamford Government Center 888 Washington Blvd., Stamford, Conn. 06901 203-977-4150 • choosestamford.com

PKF O’CONNOR DAVIES

3001 Summer St., Stamford, Conn. 06905 203-323-2400 • pkfod.com

SERAFINA AT THE IC

1620 Newﬁeld Ave., Stamford, Conn. 06905 203-322-6950 • seraﬁnaic.com

RUDY’S LIMO

85 Old Long Ridge Road, Stamford, Conn. 06903 800-243-7839 • rudylimo.com

SIMONE DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES

1250 Waters Place, Penthouse 1, Bronx, N.Y. 10461 718-215-3000 • simonedevelopment.com

LANDMARK PRINT INC.

375 Fairﬁeld Ave., Stamford, Conn. 06902 800-499-3808 • landmarkprint.com

EDGEHILL

(Benchmark Senior Living) 122 Palmers Hill Road, Stamford, Conn. 06902 888-295-4127 • edgehillcommunity.com

RECKSON

(A division of SL Green Realty Corp.) 4 International Drive, Rye Brook, N.Y. 10573 914-750-7200 • reckson.slgreen.com

STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN

Mathews Park 303 West Ave., Norwalk, Conn. 06850 203-899-0606 • steppingstonesmuseum.org

BANKWELL

220 Elm St., New Canaan, Conn. 06840 877-966-1944 • mybankwell.com

FIRST BANK OF GREENWICH

444 E. Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, Conn. 06807 203-629-8400 • greenwichﬁrst.com

TRI STATE INSURANCE BROKERAGE LLC

1 Stamford Plaza, 263 Tresser Blvd.. Stamford, Conn. 06901 888-281-6554 • tsinsbk.com

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1641

Mayor David R. Martin Government

Since 1641, the nation's best and brightest have been calling this vibrant and innovative city their home

1891

Bruce Blasnik Managing partner, Stamford

Accounting

Full-service, certified public accounting and advisory firm providing a range of accounting, auditing, tax and management advisory services

1909

Enzo Bruno Catering director

Conference center, catering

Banquets and other catering, meetings, 12,000 square feet of event space, outdoor tented pavilion, sports faciltiies including pool, large grounds with plenty of parking

1956

Roy Spezzano Chairman and CEO

Transportation

Car services for corporate, airport, nonemergency medical transportation and event transportation with a fleet of more than 100 cars, SUVs and luxury vans

1984

Joseph L. Simone President

Real estate

Full-service real estate investment company active in the tristate area with a portfolio of more than 100 commercial properties exceeding 5 million square feet

1988

Carmine Iannacchino Principal partner

Printing

Commercial printer providing services, including digital color on demand, personalized marketing, priority shipping and web-to-print options

Senior living community

Maintenance-free living, housekeeping services, meals with table service, social and cultural activities, transportation, wellness services, educational opportunities, assisted living, skilled nursing, other services

Real estate

Real estate firm that manages a total tristate portfolio of 27 properties comprising more than 4.7 million square feet of commercial and retail space

1997

Tom Grape Chairman and CEO

1997

Marc Holliday, CEO Andrew W. Mathias, President

2000

Gigi Priebe Founder

Education

A museum for children offering a multidimensional learning framework that includes exhibits, program and play, as well as promotional events and partnerships

2002

Chris Gruseke President and CEO

Financial

A community bank that serves the banking and lending needs of businesses and residents throughout Connecticut

2006

Frank J. Gaudio President and CEO

Financial

Personal and business banking, including commercial and residential lending, home equity loans, remote deposit and retirement and savings accounts

2010

Frank Kolovic CEO

Insurance

Life and health, business and commercial, renter and workers' compensation coverage

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Stamford is preparing to be the city of tomorrow through a repeating $2 million implementation grant for the next five years by CTNext, the state’s business development entity.

is currently developing a plan that will see autonomous microshuttles in full public operations potentially beginning in 2020. The current work on the deployment of this first and last mile transit solutions consists of stakeholder outreach and the development of infrastructure improvement plans for the route. The Stamford Pilot intends to explore the challenges of moving passengers from a single point, the Stamford Transportation Center (STC) to multiple destinations along a fixed route. The high concentration of commuters in range proximity to the STC allows for several scenarios to be investigated. The initial operation of the microshuttle will operate on a fixed route going by the STC. In the final testing phase, the shuttle will become a dynamic route meaning that stops will only be made at locations that riders identify before entering the shuttle. This

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enior living community. Although these three words sound daunting and are commonly misunderstood, it is important to understand that these communities are actually an opportunity to live your best life. Independent senior living communities provide a maintenance-free lifestyle to seniors wishing to maintain their current lifestyle. Making the move doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice luxury living and comfort; it means you have an opportunity to live a worry-free life, meet new people and enjoy retirement as fast-paced or relaxed as you please. SO, WHAT’S THE BENEFIT? “I’m self-reliant and have the ability to take care of my own needs. Why should I move?” A move to an independent living community offers peace of mind that comes from having a variety of services and amenities that make life more convenient and enjoyable. Be sure to fi nd a community that is fully committed to

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her community. Mental wellness can be influenced by biological factors, social environment and is promoted through emotionally enriched environments, stress reduction and a healthy lifestyle. Emotional — All of the above can impact our emotional well-being. If we are lonely, inactive and lacking in cognitive stimulation, our emotional well-being suffers. Is there anything more important than our happiness? It is so important to always be reaching for what is possible for us and connecting to the people and things that matter most to each of us — whether that is simply feeling relevant or finding inspiring outlets to challenge ourselves in our areas of passion.

release your past to make room for new experiences. The decision is highly personal and is dependent on a number of factors. Location and being central to all you might need are usually the biggest factors. Beautifully situated on 22 wooded acres along the Greenwich/Stamford border, Edgehill is a superior place to call home. All the elements of a lovely retirement lifestyle start here. Excellent amenities, gorgeous surroundings and all the comforts of the fi nest home — all close to what you have come to love about the area. Make the transition to a happier, healthier life in the location you love. Now what are you waiting for? It’s time to make the move.

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Joseph M. Carbone, president and CEO of The WorkPlace Inc.

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and they had several hundred applicants and we were one of 41 that were issued. It’s a grant that will target folks who have been moved from prison to halfway houses or some kind of a residential facility to complete the remainder of their sentence. They are all within six months to a year of release and this is to get them ready for the challenge upon release. This is one of the smartest things to happen in years — it used to be that you began to service them upon their release, but too often they could either only find day work or no work at all. It gives us a fairly significant period to work with them, so when they get that release and come out into the world, hopefully they have credentials and a case worker to help them re-enter the workforce.”

n 1996, Joseph M. Carbone left his job as a government relations executive for Textron Corp., a multi-industry conglomerate, to become president and CEO of The WorkPlace Inc., a Bridgeport-headquartered not-for-profit workforce development agency. In the 22 years since taking the reins at The WorkPlace, Carbone and his organization have played a dramatic role in helping countless individuals expand their educational and occupational credentials in order to become active participants in the workforce. In this Suite Talk interview, Business Journal reporter Phil Hall gives Carbone the spotlight to detail The WorkPlace’s mission in the midst of an evolving business environment. For the benefit of those who are unfamiliar with your organization, what is The WorkPlace all about? “We are about opportunity. We administer workforce-related programs, be they federal or state, in southwestern Connecticut, and we have other programs that we do statewide, as well as a number of programs in different states around the country. Our role as an economic workforce think-tank has grown over the years. A number years ago, we had 20 employees. Now, we have 100. We have evolved.” Who can make use of your programs and services? “Anyone can make use of them. In this district, we manage the American Job Centers. We have a comprehensive center in Bridgeport and we have satellite centers in Stamford, Derby and Ansonia, and a 39-foot-long Winnebago that is, for all intents and purposes, a hightech American Job Center

Joseph Carbone, president and CEO of The WorkPlace, at his offices in Bridgeport. Photo by Phil Hall.

that’s on the road every day. We work with people who are unemployed, underemployed and very much employed but want to keep track of how their career is moving. We can service everybody.” So, The WorkPlace is for everyone and not just people in certain economic demographics? “Yes, absolutely. When I first came here, our customer base was almost entirely coming from nonwhite-collar jobs. But the Great Recession changed that in many, many different ways.” Connecticut’s unemployment rate is above the national average. How has

that impacted your work? “Our problems in Connecticut are a lot greater than that. We are a little bit higher than the national rate of unemployment — but there is no greater lie on this earth than the national rate of unemployment. It is, by design, an index that hides large sectors of the workforce that are not counted as unemployed: people who are underemployed, who are working part time because they can’t find full-time work, and others who have left the workforce because their skills no longer have any use in this new economy.” What is the jobs environment like today?

“It’s been nine years since the Great Recession ended, but it’s continuing to evolve in a structural way and it is bringing new challenges. What’s occurring out there are changes in the whole nature of human capital. As employers look at their future needs, employee skills are going to change. Employers are moving into a position where they are largely hiring people who are critical thinkers. And competition for critical thinkers is enormous — as a result, every major business is looking for people who are thinking at their work and not just following a common routine course. Employers want people

who are in touch with their careers all of the time. It’s not like any one certificate or one degree can secure you for life — change is moving rapidly.” But, not everyone can easily find work — especially those with criminal records. The WorkPlace recently received a $1.49 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to help Bridgeport residents exiting the prison system and returning to the workforce. Can you please tell us more about this endeavor? “We have been doing a number of programs like that over the years. This was a federal competitive grant

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The WorkPlace has also helped women who have sought to escape from violent domestic environments with the help of Bridgeport’s Center for Family Justice. What have been the challenges of that project? “It is difficult. In many cases, the women are trying to keep their identity as much to themselves as possible. They go to the center and get security there, but at some point they have to go to work. Very often, women will tolerate the abuse because of the economics of life — they need to be supported. The way to break that is by skill-building and gaining employment. We’ve got tons of cases where we have been successful with people who’ve had terribly abusive relationships but have recovered. And many will tell you that the element » » SUITE TALK

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Cybersecurity: Passwords, authentication and authorization

ime was that a password was what you whispered to your friend to enter the “secret” hideout. The next password for many of us was the 4-digit personal identification number (PIN) we memorized to get money from an ATM. Now, we have many passwords and PINs: for online banking; for airline travel rewards; for investment accounts and credit cards; and for Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, and Youtube subscriptions. Logging into a home network requires a password, as does your cellphone and the system for viewing your increasingly electronic medical records. In the workplace, there are more passwords, sometimes unified but sometimes with different passwords to access individual systems. I try to never undervalue security and I

respect the advice of industry experts who tell us not to use the same IDs or the same passwords. I do want my data protected, I do not want hackers to be able to get information, money or other resources to which they are not entitled. Are these passwords and protections necessary? Undoubtedly. Can you remember them all? I can’t. Are the rules crazy-making? Absolutely! Fortunately some industry experts appreciate — or share — our confusion and frustration and are continuing their efforts to improve security without building (metaphorical) walls so high that legitimate users cannot get through. Accordingly, in June 2017, the National Institute of Standards and Technolo�y (NIST),

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which creates widely used standards, updated its “Digital Identity Guidelines,” with special attention to usability. Electronic systems need to verify that users, that is, the individuals trying to get access are who they claim to be. This function is called authentication and applies variously to online, telephone, ATM and other remote services. The new guidelines report points out that “from the user’s perspective, authentication stands between them and their intended task.” The text then makes the much-appreciated point that “effective design and implementation of authentication makes it easy to do the right thing, hard to do the wrong thing and easy to recover when the wrong thing happens.” I have not yet found any application that fully achieves this goal,

but I am glad this objective has been publicly endorsed by an influential group. Since it takes time to change, property tests and rollout software changes, some of the recommendations are now starting to show up. Watch for these and consider asking the your company’s service providers about enhancing protections for your company’s digital assets. Fortunately, many of these changes make sense and some are actually user friendly. Unfortunately, these changes may require users to yet again change their IDs and passwords. Ideally, more than one approach is used to validate (authenticate) your identity. Multifactor authentication, a long-time favorite of IT security professionals, is coming into wider use. The rubric here is “something known, something owned and something you are.” An ATM card, for instance, is something owned and the PIN is something known. A thief lifting your wallet may get the card but won’t know the PIN… unless you have written the PIN on the card. So don’t. Some services will send a code to your (pre-registered) email or cellphone as the “something owned” test if you log in from an unknown computer. And, logging into websites or sending online requests may require you to check a box saying “I am not a robot” or to do a simple task such as adding 2+3. These are tools to validate the “something that you are” portion of the test. Fingerprint and facial recognition applications also authenticate users. The strength of these tools is multiplied when used in combination — at least two and preferably three — not to replace each other as single authenticators. Other usability considerations recommended by the NIST experts include • plain language instructions and options for alternative authentication; • clear rather than masked text during password or PIN entry to decrease the chances that we’ll be locked out after “fat fingering” the uppercase/lowercase/number/character password requirements; and • simpler composition rules (versus forced, mixed characters) allowing more characters so that longer but memorable passphrases can be accommodated. The new guidelines also propose that PINs and passwords do not need to be changed at “arbitrary” fixed intervals — such as monthly or quarterly — but rather, in response to specific threats. Michele Braun is director, Institute for Managing Risk at Manhattanville School of Business (Michele.Braun@mville.edu 914-3231238) and is always ready to talk risk and payments as managing executive of The Crossway Group LLC, a consulting and professional training firm (mbraun@crosswaygrp.com).

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nemployment rates in New York and throughout the country remain at historic lows, which is widely considered good news. However, with this trend, employers may struggle to find skilled workers for open positions. Retired employees who are open to returning to the workplace may offer a solution to this challenge and may also provide various benefits to an organization. Many may consider retirement a wellearned break from the daily workplace, with time to enjoy personal interests, such as traveling, hobbies or time with family. However, a growing number of workers are interested in exploring encore or second careers as they enter traditional retirement years. Given this shift, business leaders have an opportunity to capitalize on this trend and recruit these employees to join their companies. Organizations looking to hire employees for part-time positions may experience the most success with the recently retired. A 2017 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that approximately 27 percent of workers aged 55 and older were employed part time, while 18 percent of those aged 25 to 54 worked part-time. For individuals 65 and

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of the process that was most enabling, in terms of their reaching their terms of independence, was a job that they could rely upon and to be as close to career oriented as possible. The WorkPlace also recently celebrated a milestone related to helping those impacted with the collapse of the housing bubble. On July 16, we celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program. It is a statewide program and we administer it for the state — and we created it. It was a way of helping people who were all going through foreclosure and we had an idea: What if the head of household has greater potential to expand their credential base or education base? And we know that your income will increase once you do that. Therefore, shouldn’t it be a factor that is considered in the foreclosure process. The State of Connecticut bought it, and we have helped over 2,000 people in Connecticut gain additional educational credentials or certification in some field. Over 90 percent of all clients were able to avoid foreclosure.” What is a typical week like for you? “I am working hard to maintain the connections in different districts of the nation, as well as testing ideas on people whose opinions I respect. When I leave at the end of the day, I ask myself: What did I do today and what did I gain in terms

The benefits of hiring retirees older, the percentage of part-time employment is even higher at 40 percent. Below are a few ways businesses may benefit by filling gaps in the workforce with skilled retirees.

possess good decision-making skills, developed through years of trial and error. They may also be more confident and comfortable when speaking with senior management, leveraging their own seniority to add persuasive power.

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PROVIDING A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE

Hiring seasoned workers with years of specialized experience can enhance the workplace in many ways. Younger or less-tenured employees can learn from their expertise, helping to address any skills or knowledge gaps in the workforce. Implementing training or mentoring opportunities with these experienced workers may also allow junior employees to get up to speed more quickly and make fewer mistakes.

ADDING VALUE

People who have spent decades in the workplace typically know how to conduct themselves in a business setting. They have honed these skills during their careers and are often highly efficient. As a result, veteran employees may require less onboarding time and can start adding value to the company faster than some entry-level workers. They often

Employees who have been in the workplace for many years often have different priorities than those starting their careers. Large salaries and growth plans may be the priority for younger workers, but retired or retiring employees may be looking to make a difference in other ways. Contributing to their employer’s philanthropic efforts, getting involved in volunteer opportunities or sharing insights with junior employees are just a few ways senior workers can achieve this. In turn, these pursuits can enhance the company’s public image and social impact, as well as drive success and growth.

BRINGING VARIED EXPERIENCE

Encore employees often bring varied talents and abilities, developed over years of training and unique experiences. This diverse skill set may allow them to hold a flexible role with-

in a company and assist in a number of areas. To take advantage of this, employers should evaluate available positions and identify opportunities where skills, expertise and passion can be matched successfully. Businesses may also consider having these employees split time between a professional role, based upon previous experience, and a position that helps drive the company’s social impact or philanthropic efforts. As a result, this type of role could also help fulfill the employee’s desire to contribute more widely. Recent trends have shown that more retirees than ever are interested in pursuing a second career or re-entering the workforce. With a rising number of companies struggling to identify quality candidates, this provides the chance to consider and hire highly skilled, knowledgeable and experienced employees. Megan Moran is a senior human resource specialist with Insperity, an adviser to America’s businesses for more than 32 years. The company provides an array of human resources and business services designed to help improve business performance. For more information, call 800-465-3800 or visit insperity.com.

of growing The WorkPlace? Because the more we grow, the more we can do. Our footprint is now all over the nation. Yesterday, I spent the day in Rhode Island and last week I was in Massachusetts. Next week, I am going to Newport News, Virginia, where we won a contract to manage the American Job Center there. I know that every one of those efforts will lead to growing opportunities for people. It would be wrong if growth was only for the sake of growth.” What do you see as the future of workforce development? “Ten years from now, you’re going to see virtually all of the money in workforce development not coming from government, but from the private sector. Not because they are going to be better corporate citizens. But because of self-interest — they are going to need to have a razorsharp workforce, and they are not going to wait for government to do it for them. Government doesn’t move that fast and there is too much bureaucracy and bidding. That will change the whole nature of opportunity, and it will truly mean it is promise for all.” Ultimately, what do you see as The WorkPlace’s greatest accomplishment? “We have truly been an agent for change. We have found the remedy in many different areas to help people keep their dignity and find ways to get beyond where they are.”

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Facts & Figures BANKRUPTCIES Manhattan BAR 13 Inc., 121 University Place, New York City. Chapter 11, voluntary. Attorney: Gabriel Del Virginia, New York City. Filed: July 17. Case no. 1812163-mg. Van Siclin Properties LLC, 225 Broadway, New York City. Chapter 11, voluntary. Attorney: Anele Nwanyanwu, Hempstead. Filed: July 18. Case no. 18-12167-smb.

Poughkeepsie Berkshire Corner Properties LLC, 200 Beilke Road, Millerton. Chapter 11, voluntary. Attorney: Bethany A. Ralph, Amenia. Filed: July 20. Case no. 18-36212-cgm.

White Plains 2 South Realty Corp., 25 Grace St., Nanuet. Chapter 11, voluntary. Attorney: Robert S. Lewis, Nyack. Filed: July 23. Case no. 18-23118-rdd. Leeber Realty LLC, 6380 Common Circle, West Palm Beach, Florida. Chapter 11, voluntary. Attorney: Joseph J. Haspel, Goshen. Filed: July 17. Case no. 18-23094-rdd.

COURT CASES 134 South Food Corp., et al. Filed by KR Produce Corp. Action: Agricultural Commodities Act. Attorney for plaintiff: Steven Thomas Beard. Filed: July 20. Case no. 7:18-cv06538-VB.

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Advance Coatings LLC. Filed by the trustees of the District Council 9 Painting Industry Insurance and Annuity Funds. Action: Civil enforcement of employee benefits. Attorney for plaintiff: Dana Lynne Henke. Filed: July 20. Case no. 7:18-cv-06537-NSR. AVR Realty Co. LLC, et al. Filed by Carlos Lluesma II. Action: Americans with Disabilities Act - employment discrimination. Attorney for plaintiff: Mitchell Ian Weingarden. Filed: July 23. Case no. 7:18-cv-06601. Drywall & Acoustics of Northeast Inc. Filed by the trustees of the District Council 9 Painting Industry Insurance and Annuity Funds. Action: Civil enforcement of employee benefits. Attorney for plaintiff: Dana Lynne Henke. Filed: July 23. Case no. 7:18-cv-06600. GM Financial. Filed by Avruhum Lapchinsky. Action: Removal - Fair Credit Reporting Act. Attorney for plaintiff: N/A. Filed: July 19. Case no. 7:18-cv-06515-KMK. MM Hotel Management LLC, et al. Filed by Ashok Chauhan. Action: Job discrimination. Attorney for plaintiff: Kelly Lynn O’Connell. Filed: July 18. Case no. 7:18-cv-06488VB. O’Neill Group-Dutton LLC, et al. Filed by Elizabeth V. Mejia. Action: Diversity action. Attorney for plaintiff: Michael Charles Zwal. Filed: July 18. Case no. 7:18-cv-06483-KMK. Wal-Mart Stores East LP. Filed by Lenora Rose. Action: Diversity - notice of removal. Attorney for plaintiff: N/A. Filed: July 19. Case no. 7:18-cv-06502. Yost and Campbell of Rockland Inc., et al. Filed by Julissa Ismail. Action: Fair Labor Standards Act. Attorney for plaintiff: Jordan Alexander El-Hag. Filed: July 21. Case no. 7:18-cv-06572-CS.

DEEDS Above $1 million 17 LaSalle LLC, Rye. Seller: RonneMae Newman, Rye. Property: 17 Lasalle Ave., Rye. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed July 19. 498 Nepperhan Realty LLC, Pelham. Seller: Wendie Packer, Highland Beach, Florida. Property: 498 Nepperhan Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed July 19.

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Grace Church Street LLC, Rye. Seller: Steven Rattner, et al, Rye. Property: 408 Grace Church St., Rye. Amount: $12.7 million. Filed July 19. Karetzky Family Investments LLC, New York City. Seller: Anthony Miranda, et al, Bedford. Property: 372 Pine Brook Road, Pound Ridge. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed July 18. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Warren Sussman, et al, Harrison. Property: 9 Madison Place, Harrison. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed July 17.

Below $1 million 1517 King Street LLC, Mahopac. Seller: Soleil Property II LLC, Katonah. Property: 15-17 King St., New Castle. Amount: $780,000. Filed July 19. 164 Wood Worth LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: Elza Hodgson, Mount Vernon. Property: 119 N. Fulton Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $328,500. Filed July 16. 176 Country Ridge Drive LLC, Rye Brook. Seller: Joseph Allen Levy, et al, Rye Brook. Property: 176 Country Ridge Drive, Rye. Amount: $750,000. Filed July 18. 208 Lakeview Avenue LLC, White Plains. Seller: Manuel Benitez Diaz, Bronx. Property: 208 Lakeview, Harrison. Amount: $450,000. Filed July 17. 21 York Road Realty LLC, Harrison. Seller: Elizabeth Kendall Fousek, Larchmont. Property: 21 York Road, Mamaroneck. Amount: $999,000. Filed July 16. 288 Hayward LLC, Yonkers. Seller: The Miroslaw Menich Trust No. 1, Yonkers. Property: 288 Hayward St., Yonkers. Amount: $500,000. Filed July 17. 3 Brothers MPA LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: Susan Bender, Rye Brook. Property: 150 Primrose Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $325,000. Filed July 19. 434 Locust Street LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: Patrick Sutton, Mount Vernon. Property: 434 Locust Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $450,000. Filed July 19. 685 Carl Ave Group Corp., Richmond Hill. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Property: 50-52 N. 10th Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $324,962. Filed July 17.

71 Dell Ave LLC, New York City. Seller: LNV Corp., Plano, Texas. Property: 71 Dell Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $340,000. Filed July 20.

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Law Office of Steven M. Wise Defined Benefit Plan, Coral Springs. Seller: Crystal D. Douglas, Somers. Property: 176B Heritage Hills, Somers. Amount: $258,375. Filed July 19.

7GW 10 Stewart Place LLC, East Rutherford, New Jersey. Seller: Paul J. Stabile, Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Property: 10 Stewart Place, 7GW, White Plains. Amount: $610,000. Filed July 17.

Mad Real Properties LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Robert D. Ryan, White Plains. Property: 322 N. Fulton Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $366,068. Filed July 19.

80 Orchard Street LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Peekskill Partners LLC, White Plains. Property: 78 Orchard St., Yonkers. Amount: $8,000. Filed July 16.

Midland Gourmet Café LLC, Yonkers. Seller: 868 Midland Avenue Realty LLC, Yonkers. Property: 868 Midland Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $350,000. Filed July 16.

99 Patmor Ave Inc., Bronx. Seller: Susan Encamacion-Delacruz, Yonkers. Property: 99 Patmor Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $420,000. Filed July 18.

Mount Vernon SHG 12 LLC, Great Neck. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Property: 635 Fifth Avenue South, Mount Vernon. Amount: $225,100. Filed July 18.

Busel LLC, Sleepy Hollow. Seller: Mary Theresa Iannarelli, et al, Tarrytown. Property: 166 Cortlandt St., Mount Pleasant. Amount: $612,500. Filed July 17.

Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, Peekskill. Seller: Clement Patti Jr., White Plains. Property: 679 Mccord Place, Peekskill. Amount: $221,000. Filed July 16.

C2GRE LLC, White Plains. Seller: Lenore Kramer, New York City. Property: 5 Raemont Road, Somers. Amount: $444,000. Filed July 16.

MTGLQ Investors LP, Greenville, South Carolina. Seller: Joseph Maria, White Plains. Property: 154 Fourth St., Cortlandt. Amount: $366,944. Filed July 19.

Citimortgage Inc. Seller: Melanie Finkel, White Plains. Property: 167 Benedict Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $965,816. Filed July 19. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Jo Ann Cambareri, White Plains. Property: 234 Douglas Place, Mount Vernon. Amount: $852,000. Filed July 19. Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. Seller: Paul Victor, Bronx. Property: 726 John St., Peekskill. Amount: $301,500. Filed July 19. Diamond Ridge Partners LLC, White Plains. Seller: Michele L. Bermel, Chappaqua. Property: 600 Roosevelt Ave., Peekskill. Amount: $148,000. Filed July 19. Frames Plaza LLC, Park Ridge, New Jersey. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Property: 504 Mallard Way, 504, Peekskill. Amount: $210,000. Filed July 19. Hammer Realty Group LLC, Chestnut Ridge. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Property: 22 Winthrop Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $202,000. Filed July 20. KC Friends LLC, White Plains. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association. Property: 4 Ritters Lane, Yonkers. Amount: $359,432. Filed July 16.

MTGLQ Investors LP. Seller: Jo-Ann Cambareri, White Plains. Property: 67 Sky Meadow Place, Greenburgh. Amount: $477,292. Filed July 16. National Equity Inc., et al, Omaha, Nebraska. Seller: Jeffrey A. Skelton, et al, Eastchester. Property: 11 Cypress Road, Eastchester. Amount: $659,000. Filed July 16. NYSARC Inc., Hawthorne. Seller: Gritley May Henry, White Plains. Property: 16 Wyndover Road, Greenburgh. Amount: $500,000. Filed July 19. R and J Restorations Inc., Putnam Valley. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Property: 1486 Cross Road, Yorktown. Amount: $263,000. Filed July 20. Revalc LLC, Cortlandt Manor. Seller: Kathigayen Gopala Krishnan, Peekskill. Property: 712 Loomis Ave., Peekskill. Amount: $460,000. Filed July 17.

Royce Realty LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Luis Martinez, New Rochelle. Property: 27 Rhodes St., New Rochelle. Amount: $362,500. Filed July 18. Saw Mill Holdings LLC, New York City. Seller: Al Cornachio III, Rye Brook. Property: 318 Sixth Avenue South, Mount Vernon. Amount: $202,901. Filed July 19. SJA Reconstruction LLC, Bronx. Seller: Thelma L. Giangreco, Scarsdale. Property: 25 Hutchinson Blvd., New Rochelle. Amount: $487,500. Filed July 16. Steel Style Sales Inc., Newburgh. Seller: Richard Stavridis, Ossining. Property: Route 9 Hudson River, A32, Cortlandt. Amount: $10,000. Filed July 20. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company N.A. Seller: Barbara Lerman, Larchmont. Property: 4 Blossom Terrace, Mamaroneck. Amount: $650,000. Filed July 16. Timbos Properties LLC, Scarsdale. Seller: Sean Covie, et al, Yonkers. Property: 665 White Plains Road, Eastchester. Amount: $310,000. Filed July 16. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Alfred J. Delrey, Pelham. Property: 1832 Crompond Road, Peekskill. Amount: $311,026. Filed July 18. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Joseph Ruggiero, Yonkers. Property: 425 Carol Place, Pelham. Amount: $604,315. Filed July 18. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Steven P. Goldenberg, Kew Gardens. Property: 180 B Heritage Hills, Unit B, Somers. Amount: $240,000. Filed July 16. WMW Realty Corp., Hawthorne. Seller: North State Associates, Elmsford. Property: 581 N. State Road, Building 4 6, Ossining. Amount: $425,000. Filed July 19. Young Israel of New Rochelle, New Rochelle. Seller: New Rochelle United Methodist Church, New Rochelle. Property: North Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $100,000. Filed July 16.

Round Hill Land Corp., Armonk. Seller: Quinton Kriel, et al, Palo Alto, California. Property: 94 Round Hill Road, North Castle. Amount: $650,000. Filed July 19.

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Good Things Happening IT’S GETTING EASY BEIN’ GREEN

From left: Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni administering the oath of office to trustees Deborah S. Raizes and Gregory Robeson Smith as Elizabeth Lugones, Robin Bikkal and WCC President Belinda S. Miles watch.

NEW DEAN AND TRUSTEES AT WCC Brian Murphy has been named vice president and dean of administrative services at Westchester Community College (WCC). Murphy had been with City College/CUNY in a number of financial roles. WCC’s Board of Trustees recently has added three new members, Elizabeth Lugones, Deborah S. Raizes and Gregory Robeson Smith. Lugones is the new student representative to the board. She’s studying engineering science at the school. Raizes is a senior consultant for Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates Ltd. The firm recruits administrators for public school systems. She also serves on the board of trustees for Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and had been its chairperson. Smith is the senior pastor of the Mount Hope A.M.E. Zion Church in White Plains. He has been active in programs to assist the poor, distressed and underprivileged. In 1990, he was appointed by President Bush as president and CEO of the African Development Foundation in Washington, D.C., which has offices in 25 African nations and a staff of more than 3,000. He continued serving in that position during President Clinton’s administration. Smith is the grandnephew of Paul Robeson, the renowned singer and activist.

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LAWRENCE HOSPITAL RECEIVES STROKE CARE AWARDS NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital has received an award from the American Heart Association and its division, the American Stroke Association. The Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award recognizes the hospital for meeting specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients. The measures include evaluation of the proper use of medications and other stroke treatments aligned with the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing death and disability for stroke patients. Before discharge, patients should also receive education on managing their health, get a follow-up visit scheduled, as well as other care transition interventions. The hospital also received the associations’ Target: Stroke Honor Roll Award. To qualify for this award, a hospital must demonstrate reduced time between the patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment with the clot-buster tissue plasminogen activator, the only drug approved by the FDA to treat ischemic stroke, which is the result of a clot interfering with blood flow to the brain.

Despite the lyrics of Joe Raposo’s song performed by such diverse personalities as Kermit the Frog and Frank Sinatra which proclaim that “it isn’t easy bein’ green,” it is getting easier thanks, in part, to encouragement from organizations such as The Business Council of Westchester, the Green Business Partnership and Green Team Spirit LLC. They and Westchester County recently honored seven organizations with Green Business Partnership Awards during an event at the Factoria at Charles Point in Peekskill. Using a comprehensive, customized digital toolkit and a propriety emissions tool, the Green Business Partnership helps organizations of any size that lease or own commercial or industrial space in New York become sustainable and achieve green business certification. The Greenburgh Nature Center, a 33-acre nonprofit nature preserve, received the Charles W. Brown Jr. Sustainability Award for its commitment to best sustainable practices. The Yonkers Tennis Center received the Organizational Commitment Award for its sustainable business practices. White Plains Linen in Peekskill received the Energy Award in recognition of its innovative use of steam generated from the Wheelabrator waste-to-energy facility to substantially reduce dependence on oil and gas. Pell Wealth Partners in Rye Brook was honored for reducing paper and electronic waste and helping the community do the same. The Arc Westchester received the Transportation Award. The nonprofit significantly reduced carbon emissions by converting to fuel-efficient vehicles and adopting “smart driving” techniques. Teatown Lake Reservation, received the Land Use Award. Birdie’s Auto Spa, which operates in Westchester and Fairfield counties, was honored for innovative use of steam to wash cars with less than a gallon of water.

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Scott Goldman, Lois J. Perrotta, left, and Denise A. Lepore

Three agents have joined ERA Insite Realty. Denise A. Lepore and Lois J. Perrotta are now with the firm’s Bronxville office, while Scott Goldman is at the Pleasantville office. Louis Budetti, principal broker of the firm, announced the additions. Lepore and Perrotta worked as a team at Keller Williams Realty Group in Scarsdale prior to joining ERA and will continue as a team. Their cumulative real estate experience is 33 years. Goldman has a sales background both in and out of real estate. He worked in sales for his family’s electronics business, was a vice president of sales for an educational publishing company and was in real estate sales with a company in New York City. ERA Insite Realty Services has its headquarters at 600 N. Broadway in White Plains.

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From left: Mariano Rivera, White Plains Hospital President and CEO Susan Fox and hospital Chairman of the Board Larry Smith.

Top athletes, entertainers and media personalities turned out to help support White Plains Hospital and the Mariano Rivera Foundation at a celebrity golf tournament. The event was at the Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck. Funds were raised during the golfing and cocktail hour and dinner that followed. The hospital uses the funds to help support health access and information for underserved people. The mission of the Mariano Rivera Foundation is to provide youth from impoverished families with an education that will empower them for the future. It provides scholarships, school events, food drives and monetary contributions. This was the third year for the golf tournament staged by White Plains Hospital and the Mariano Rivera Foundation. Rivera played 19 seasons for the New York Yankees and was named the 1999 World Series Most Valuable Player and the 2003 American League Championship Series Most Valuable Player.

FLIGHTS OF MEMORY Hospice of Westchester recently hosted its eighth annual Celebration of Life Memorial Butterfly Release at the Wainwright House in Rye. William H. Guyre, president of the board of directors at Wainwright House and Mark Fialk, the hospice’s medical director, spoke and staﬀ members shared readings related to loss and bereavement. Information was also shared about the journey of the Monarch butterfly, which is often viewed as a symbol of loved ones who have passed away. Prior to the ceremony, children and their families were invited to participate in activities related to the Monarch butterfly, including crafts, stories and games. “We look forward to the Celebration of Life Memorial Butterfly Release every year, as it oﬀers families of our patients the opportunity to remember their loved ones through a beautiful and peaceful tribute,” said Mary K. Spengler, the hospice’s CEO.

Children were especially careful in handling the butterflies.

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Top: “Musical Pangea” by Ciara Sergi. Below: “Rainbow Rhapsody” by Mya Madison Davis.

STUDENT ART HITS HIGH NOTES Artwork by two Westchester ninth-graders has been selected for reproduction on an exterior wall of the Music Conservatory of Westchester’s building on Central Avenue in White Plains. Mya Madison Davis of Pelham Memorial High School and Ciara Sergi of White Plains High School tied for first place in the “Colors of Music” contest staged by the conservatory. They will work with muralist Jonathan Villoch to incorporate their designs into a mural with a theme based on multicultural music. A panel of art experts and creative community leaders from New York City and Westchester handled the judging. Runners-up were Emma Farley, a seventh-grader at New Rochelle’s Albert Leonard Middle School and Lucy Schwartzreich, an 11th-grader at Chappaqua’s Horace Greeley High School. Davis named her art “Rainbow Rhapsody.” She said its “bright colors represent diversity of people. The instruments I used are from all over the world.“ Sergi’s entry was titled “Musical Pangea.” She said, “I drew the characteristic instruments from each of the continents as a product of their traditional culture and used their instruments to depict each continent.” Conservatory Executive Director Jean Newton said, “Music and art brings people together in a way that nothing else can.” The finished mural is scheduled to be unveiled Sept. 30 during a block party on the conservatory’s grounds.

Iris Kalt, a real estate agent with the Larchmont office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties, has been recognized by REAL Trends in its list of America’s Best Real Estate Agents for 2017. Kalt was ranked number 85 in transaction volume in New York state. REAL Trends provides information and advisory services to the real estate industry. More than 13,800 real estate sales associates from every state are featured in its best agents list. To be included, agents must have closed at least 50 transactions or $20 million in closed sales volume in 2017. All production numbers are independently verified. Kalt has been with Berkshire Hathaway for about 22 years.

CNR PROFESSOR RECEIVES THANATOLOGY AWARD Let’s begin by defining thanatology since it’s a word that doesn’t come up that often in conversation. Various dictionaries tell us it’s the description or study of death and the psychological mechanisms people have for coping with death of a loved one, such as grieving. Kenneth J. Doka, a professor of counseling as The College of New Rochelle, is an expert on the subject. Not only has he made a career studying and teaching thanatology, he’s written or edited about 40 books on the subject along with hundreds of articles for professional publications. Doka was recently honored by the International Work Group on Dying, Death and Bereavement at a meeting in London, Ontario, Canada. He received the Herman Feifel Award, which recognizes exceptional achievements in thanatology by an individual who has made distinctive contributions to the field. Doka is a senior consultant to the Hospice Foundation of America and an ordained Lutheran minister. Doka speaks around the world on dying, death and bereavement, and his work has been featured in national publications and media outlets, including Time, The Wall Street Journal, CNN and ABC.

WCCF RECEIVES $73K GRANT The Westchester Community College Foundation has received a $73,000 grant from the Westchester Community Foundation, representing a second year of funding through the James R. Johnston Scholarship Fund. The donor, the late James R. Johnston, was especially interested in helping students from Irvington, Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow and Ossining. Scholarships covering half the cost of tuition and textbooks are oﬀered to financially needy students at Westchester Community College. The awards are automatically renewed for a second year, enabling students to graduate in a timely manner.

CAREMOUNT MAKES TWO APPOINTMENTS CareMount Medical has appointed two directors to its population health department. Jessica Klarl has been named as the director of quality and Matthew Kamen has been named as the director of strategic analytics and development. Prior to joining CareMount, Klarl was the director of quality at Stamford Health Medical Group. Kamen was the director of strategic initiatives and value-based payment innovation at WellCare Health Plans Inc.

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Good Things Happening COOPER CARRY APPOINTS LOPATYNSKY

From left: Janice Coyle, Vice President TD Bank; Michael LaBella, market president TD Bank; Eliot Brenner, president and CEO Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut; Steven Angeletti, senior vice president TD Bank; and Kevin Taylor, vice president TD Bank.

TD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS CHILD CENTER

Alexandra Lopatynsky

The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank recently donated $10,000 to Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut as part of the foundation’s commitment to giving back to the community. The center is a nonprofit agency providing mental health services to children, teens and their families in Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan and Stamford. The funds from the foundation will support the agency’s child and family therapy program that provides at-risk youth with comprehensive, individualized treatment to reduce psychiatric symptoms such as depression, anxiety, developmental delays or suicidal thoughts, regardless of their ability to pay. The center’s mental health professionals work with children and their families to stabilize and improve the child’s functioning, mood, self-concept and developmental skills to improve long-term outcomes. “Giving children — particularly children in need — the tools they need to succeed in life is critical to the prosperity of our community. Early identification of mental health issues and timely treatment can prevent years of unnecessary suﬀering. We are honored that our program has met TD Bank’s high standards for funding,” said Eliot Brenner, the center’s president and CEO. “We recognize the importance of supporting the Child Guidance Center of Southern CT in its mission to provide much-needed therapy services to children and adolescents in need of recovery from trauma and abuse,” said Michael LaBella, market president, TD Bank. “TD is committed to driving positive change through working collaborations that enrich the lives of our diverse communities across Connecticut, and we are honored to be a part of this eﬀort.”

TBICO 25TH ANNIVERSARY COMING SOON TBICO, a Danbury-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals achieve economic self-sufficiency will be celebrating its 25th anniversary with a fun-filled gala at 21 Main, New Milford, on Sept. 8. Through education, job training and financial literacy, TBICO has made it possible for individuals from all walks of life to reach their financial goals and dreams. “The gala’s theme is “Believe,” said founder and President LouAnn Bloomer. “And we believe in equipping individuals with employment skills needed to secure economic independence and giving them and their families the opportunity to start over. Our goal is to assist people who have been unemployed and send them back into the workforce and society. Participation in this event will help us in achieving that goal.” Founded in 1993, TBICO oﬀers free intensive curriculum of business, financial and interpersonal workshops that provide essential skills for the workplace and teach budget management to promote lifelong financial support. For more, visit TBICOworks.org.

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WEAVING IN PROGRESS The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is presenting “Helena Hernmarck: Weaving In Progress,” organized by the museum’s interim co-director, Richard Klein. In addition to exhibiting a selection of her work, Hernmarck, one of the most important contemporary figures in the evolving history of woven tapestries, will be in residence at the museum from Oct. 14 to Jan. 13, 2019. Hernmarck began her career in the 1960s during an explosion of interest in fiber arts. Her innovations over the ensuing years are unsurpassed in visual imagery and technical innovation. Unlike many of her contemporaries, Hernmarck focused her practice on the pictorial, rather than sculptural form and abstraction. Influenced by pop culture, her mature style evolved into the creation of often-monumental tapestries that exhibit complex illusionary space and diverse subject matter, including trompe l’oeil, landscape, still life and the human figure. Her primary technique, a discontinuous plain weave on top of which she hand picks a supplementary pattern weft, resembles computer pixels, enabling Hernmarck to produce images that expand the use of photographic imagery into territory that is both abstract and realistic. During the exhibit, the gallery space will also function as a weaving studio. Three days a week, Hernmarck, and her apprentice Mae Colburn, will be working at the artist’s 5-foot-wide Glimåkra Countermarch loom. Weaving In Progress is the first solo exhibition of Hernmarck’s work in the United States since 2012 and will present 20 tapestries. Many of the works will be hung from the ceiling, so visitors can experience the complex three-dimensionality of her weaving technique, and the unusual materials she sometimes uses, such as leftover sequin material. The exhibition will transform the museum from a place of looking to a place of making, where the physicality of fiber is amplified by the presence of the artist’s hand. The sound of the loom’s beater being sharply pulled to compress each row of weft will fill the space and the evolving progress of the tapestry will encourage repeat visitation. Hernmarck was born in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1941. She lives and works in Ridgefield. Generous support for the exhibit was provided by The Coby Foundation and Eric G. Diefenbach and James Keith Brown.

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Alexandra Lopatynsky of Darien has been appointed associate principal and managing director of the New York office of design firm Cooper Carry. In her new role, Lopatynsky will lead Cooper Carry’s growth in the Northeast, manage the firm’s New York presence and oversee the design of creative and complex projects that span multiple building types and design disciplines. “As Cooper Carry continues to expand its service oﬀerings and reach, we look for innovators like Alex, who is one of the leading architects in the New York market,” said Kevin Cantley, president and CEO of Cooper Carry. “With more than 28 years of experience in hospitality, entertainment and experiential design, she is a passionate advocate for the creation of environments that enhance human well-being. With a proven ability to eﬀectively manage all facets of a design firm, Alex brings a keen strategic vision for Cooper Carry and its New York team that will continue to deliver exceptional solutions for our clients.” Lopatynsky served most recently as the principal and national hospitality market sector leader for JCJ Architecture. She was a member of the executive team, responsible for development of the firm’s overall strategic plan. In addition, she spearheaded the annual market sector plan and budget, ran business development and managed creative design teams. From 2004-07, Lopatynsky served on the board of the Darien Revitalization Inc., a volunteer-run, nonprofit organization established to guide the revitalization of Downtown Darien through the use of the National Trusts Main Street four-point management approach. Lopatynsky is a member of the American Institute of Architects, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, NEWH the Hospitality Industry Network, and CREW New York. In addition, she is a licensed architect in New York, North Carolina, Virginia and Minnesota.

THRILLZ OPENS IN DANBURY Danbury’s new Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park, featuring 25,000 square feet of wall-to-wall challenges opens this month. Thrillz seekers cannot only fly but leap, jump, climb and be challenged without harnesses because landing is on specially designed stunt airbags. The mega facility features eight different air bag adventures: Pinball, Outer Space, Volcano, Shark Tank, Fire Pit, Earth and two optical illusion bags along with a state-of-the-art arcade. Among the more than 30 activities and challenges are 10 and eight-foot drops onto slides, zip lines, climbing walls, mini trampolines, ramps, rope swings, a horizontal ladder, and cargo nets. The arcade also presents a first-of-its-kind 360-degree virtual reality ride that spins riders upside down. Planning the ultimate party? Thrillz features three spacious party rooms with contemporary themes and a café. Thrilliz owners Lisa and Rob Cannon of Weston also own Bounce Trampoline Sports — both are located at Prindle Lane in Danbury.

From left: Joseph Siciliano, director of Parks and Recreation, town of Greenwich; Peggy Hersam, day and boarding school educational consultant, Greenwich Education Group; Muffy Fox, co-director of Day and Boarding School Advisory Services, Greenwich Education Group; Victoria C. Newman, faounder and executive director of Greenwich Education Group and co-director of Day and Boarding School Advisory Services, Greenwich Education Group; and Gina Lucas, chief executive director, REACH Prep.

GEG HOSTS FAIR Greenwich Education Group (GEG) hosted its ninth annual Private Day & Boarding School Fair in May at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center in Old Greenwich. The fair once again enabled prospective students and their families to interact with representatives from nearly 100 top-ranked independent day and boarding schools from throughout the United States and Canada. More than 300 students and parents from Fairfield, New Haven, Westchester and Putnam counties; New York City; and Long Island attended the event. The popularity of the fair underlines the strength of the collaborative relationship between Greenwich Education Group’s Day and Boarding School Advisory Services division and the individual schools. Division Co-Directors Victoria C. Newman and Muffy Fox, and Day and Boarding School Educational Consultant Peggy Hersam offer personalized assistance to families. Over the past 14 years, GEG’s consulting team has placed more than 1,200 students in independent schools throughout the country. Due to the success of the event, Greenwich Education Group presented checks totaling $7,000 to two local nonprofits. The first check for $3,500 went to the Youth Scholarship Fund administered by the town of Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation. Department Director Joseph Siciliano said that to date 62 children were supported by full or partial scholarships in 2017-18 and estimates that this number will rise to close to 100 children thanks to the influx of additional funding from Greenwich Education Group. “We are highly appreciative of the support that Greenwich Education Group is giving us through this donation. Parks and Rec and GEG are both focused on giving as many children as possible a variety of experiences that will enable them to develop and flourish,” said Siciliano. A second check in the amount of $3,500 was presented to REACH Prep’s Chief Executive Director Gina Lucas. “REACH Prep is very grateful for this generous donation from Greenwich Education Group. This donation will go directly to support programming for our scholars, including independent school preparation and placement, comprehensive academic enrichment, leadership training and supplementary individual and family guidance—all of which prepare our students to succeed at, and graduate from, competitive colleges,” said Lucas..

THE STAMFORD PARTNERSHIP ELECTS BOARD CHAIR continue that vision and bring a new perspecRetail veteran Dan Stolzenbach has been named tive to the work that the partnership does.” chairman of the board of the Stamford Part“Stamford has an extremely bright nership, a private-public partnership defuture,” Stolzenbach said in a statesigned to enhance and improve the city. ment. “The Stamford Partnership Stolzenbach is the general manis becoming increasingly importager at Stamford Town Center. ant in leading initiatives that will A seasoned retail executive, he bring long-term success to the has been in his current role for two city. I look forward to continuing years following nearly 20 years as that missing and adding value to an operations executive at Neiman the community.” Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. Also elected to the board was Stolzenbach also serves as treasurFrances Cruz, director of special er and member of the board of direcprojects, Office of the Chairman for tors for the Stamford Downtown SpeBuilding and Land Technology, where cial Services District, as a member of the she works on a wide range of strategic board of directors for the Stamford ChamDan Stolzenbach programs. Prior to joining BLT in 2017, Cruz ber of Commerce and as a committee member worked at Bridgewater Associates from 2009 for the Stamford Veterans Park Partnership. onward as chief of staﬀ and head of the security project Regarding the selection, Jackie Lightﬁeld, executive director of the Stamford Partnership said, “The partnership is management office, among several other roles. Her expertise includes strategy, organizational design, peoexceptionally fortunate to have Dan Stolzenbach as board chair. Valerie Senew has been instrumental in leading the partnership ple development and delivery of large, complex initiatives. Cruz into a dynamic phase where our contributions to the city of Stam- also serves as an executive committee member for Innovate ford have resulted in investments towards the future. Dan will Stamford.

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FORECLOSURES Hartsdale, 460 Ridge Road. Single-family residence; lot size: 1.25 acres. Plaintiff: Wells Fargo Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Leopold & Associates PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Armonk. Defendant: Joel Sucher. Referee: Anthony Szcesnick. Sale: Aug. 6, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $865,416.10. Mount Vernon, 30 Claremont Place. Three-family residence; lot size: .12 acres. Plaintiff: Wilmington Savings Fund Society. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gross Polowy LLC, 716-204-1700; 1775 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville. Defendant: Carol Livingston. Referee: Joseph Maria. Sale: Aug. 14, 9 a.m. Approximate lien: $240,488.47. New Rochelle, 33-3 Franklin Ave. No description available. Plaintiff: Federal National Mortgage Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: David A Gallo & Associates, 516-5835330; 99 Powerhouse Road, Roslyn Heights. Defendant: Monica Hilton. Referee: Bual Jani. Sale: Aug. 13, 2 p.m. Approximate lien: $676,378.20. Ossining, 29 Hawkes Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: .62 acres. Plaintiff: US Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: RAS Boriskin, 900 Merchants Concourse, Westbury. Defendant: Julia Arias. Referee: Richard Grayson. Sale: July 30, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: N/A. Thornwood, 766 Warren Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: .17 acres. Plaintiff: Wilmington Savings Fund Society. Plaintiff’s attorney: Knuckles, Komosinski & Elliot, 914345-3020; 565 Taxter Road, Suite 509, Elmsford. Defendant: Casterina Pryor. Referee: Barry Salman. Sale: Aug. 8, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $431,673. Tuchahoe, 170 Lake Ave. Two-family residence; lot size: .06 acres. Plaintiff: US Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Fein Such & Crane LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Westbury. Defendant: Tamara O’Bradovich McGuire. Referee: Francis Malara. Sale: Aug. 8, 9:30 a.m. Approximate lien: $758,879. Yonkers, 5 Howard Place. Single-family residence; lot size: .17 acres. Plaintiff: Wells Fargo Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, 877-759-1835; 175 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester. Defendant: Roman Rodulfo. Referee: Andrew Romano. Sale: Aug. 7, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $261,927.79.

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Yonkers, 69 Palisade Ave. Single-family residence; lot size: .03 acres. Plaintiff: The Bank of New York Mellon. Plaintiff’s attorney: Davidson, Fink, Cook, Kelly & Galbraith, 585-546-6448; 28 E. Main St., Suite 1700, Rochester. Defendant: Joseph Thomas. Referee: Bijal Jani. Sale: Aug. 7, 2 p.m. Approximate lien: $366,493.59. Yonkers, 189 Round Hill Drive. Single-family residence; lot size: .35 acres. Plaintiff: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Plaintiff’s attorney: Leopold & Associates PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Armonk. Defendant: Luis Nunez. Referee: Barbara Lerman. Sale: Aug. 8, 9 a.m. Approximate lien: $576,982.84. Yonkers, 31 Saint Joseph Ave. Apartment; lot size: .05 acres. Plaintiff: Wells Fargo Bank National Association. Plaintiff’s attorney: Stein, Wiener & Roth, 516-742-1212; One Old Country Road, Suite 113, Carle Place. Defendant: Devon Snaith. Referee: Michael Amodio. Sale: July 31, 10 a.m. Approximate lien: $420,458.75.

JUDGMENTS Formal Impression Inc., New Rochelle. $5,006 in favor of Battiato and Battiato Inc., New Rochelle. Filed July 18. Freifeld Associates, Mamaroneck. $2,796 in favor of Doctors United, White Plains. Filed July 20. Gourmet Express Inc., Pelham. $1,569 in favor of Sysco Metro New York LLC, Jersey City, New Jersey. Filed July 16. SECS Inc., Mount Vernon. $9,387 in favor of Eagle Business Machines Inc., Elmsford. Filed July 18.

LIS PENDENS The following filings indicated a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Binney, Kenneth W. Jr., et al. Filed by MTGLQ Investors LP. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $195,000 affecting property located at 165 Cedar Lane, Ossining 10562. Filed April 6. Boccardi, Christopher A., et al. Filed by Green Tree Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $299,000 affecting property located at 1436 Hiawatha Road, Mohegan Lake 10547. Filed April 10.

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Bolt, Claudette, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $435,000 affecting property located at 58 S. 11th Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. Filed April 9. Cheru, Sheela V., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $584,000 affecting property located at 67 Bacon Place, Yonkers 10710. Filed April 10. Gunn, Joseph J., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $440,987 affecting property located at 1100 Dobbs Ferry Road, White Plains 10607. Filed April 10. Kaplan, Joel R., et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $75,400 affecting property located at 431 Heritage Hills, Unit B, Somers 10589. Filed April 6. Logan, Harriet R., et al. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $175,000 affecting property located at 137 Sixth St., Pelham 10803. Filed April 9. Mandell, Mitchell, et al. Filed by Aurora Loan Services LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $743,000 affecting property located at 34 Sunny Ridge Road, Harrison 10528. Filed April 9. Monter, Juan Luis, et al. Filed by Wilmington Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 313 Heathcote Ave., Mamaroneck 10543. Filed April 9. Peters, Janet C., et al. Filed by NJCC-NYS CRF REO Subsidiary LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $279,700 affecting property located at 24 McBride Ave., White Plains 10603. Filed April 6. Philiron Inc., et al. Filed by PC Mortgage Funding Associates. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $2.1 million affecting property located at 2, 4, 6 and 8 S. Main St., Port Chester. Filed April 6. Seto, Jun, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $680,000 affecting property located at 33 Laurel Road, Pound Ridge 10576. Filed April 6. The John J. Murphy Revocable Living Trust, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $435,478 affecting property located at 23 Wilton Road, Rye Brook 10573. Filed April 10.

Voss, Walter P. Jr., et al. Filed by Van Cortlandt Cooperative Federal Credit Union. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $225,000 affecting property located at 135 California Road, Yorktown 10598. Filed April 6. Wilkerson, Mark, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $457,000 affecting property located at 291 First St., Yonkers 10704. Filed April 10. Williams, Melvin T., et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $349,200 affecting property located at 1374 Midland Ave., Unit 703, Yonkers 10708. Filed April 10.

Mechanic’s Liens Karian, Paul, et al, as owner. $20,600 as claimed by Elite Construction Inc., Hopewell Junction. Property: in Bedford. Filed July 18. Rushneck, Gary, et al, as owner. $2,987 as claimed by Richardson Gypsum-US LBM LLC, Stamford, Connecticut. Property: in Mount Pleasant. Filed July 18. Thomas, Colin J., as owner. $20,628 as claimed by Mike Hoensch Tank Company Inc., Warwick. Property: in New Rochelle. Filed July 20. Vinas, Eulalia E., as owner. $957 as claimed by Caribbean Pools Inc. Property: in Mount Vernon. Filed July 18.

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

Doing Business As Fresh Harvest Market Inc., d.b.a. Midland Farm and Deli, 1288 Midland Ave., Yonkers 10704. Filed Feb. 20. Getty Square Spanish Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, d.b.a. Getty Square Kingdom Hall, 57 Highland Ave., Yonkers 10705. Filed Feb. 20.

MASCO Inc., d.b.a. Masiello Associates, 980 Broadway, Suite 531, Thornwood 10594. Filed Feb. 20. RG National Business Services Inc., d.b.a. East Coast Merchant Services, 60 Goldens Bridge Road, Katonah 10536. Filed Feb. 20.

Partnerships Vernon Advisors/Consultants, 110 N. Third Ave., Suite 60, Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Antoine Lowe, Wayne Brown and James Dickerson. Filed Feb. 16.

Sole Proprietorships Candi’s Landscaping, 8 Railside Ave., White Plains 10605, c/o Candi Hernandez. Filed Feb. 15. Facials by Renee, 405 Tarrytown Road, White Plains 10607, c/o Renee Palompelli. Filed Feb. 20. JG Landscaping, 34 Marathon Place, Port Chester 10573, c/o John Mastrogiacomo. Filed Feb. 16. Joud Distributor, 44 Briggs Ave., Yonkers 10701, c/o Laith Mustafa. Filed Feb. 20. L and J Renovations, 3 Valley Terrace, Rye Brook 10573, c/o Giovanni Vito. Filed Feb. 15. Lavender and Sage Moon Healing, 2718 Gomer St., Yorktown Heights 10598, c/o Lisa McKenna. Filed Feb. 15. Miguelitos, 925 Broadway, Thornwood 10594, c/o Sara Guambanu. Filed Feb. 20. OPStachi, 35 Crest Drive, Yorktown Heights 10598, c/o Maria Tatiana Carson. Filed Feb. 20. R Tejada Consulting Services, 16 N. Broadway, Apt. 4Q, White Plains 10601, c/o Roberto A. Tejada. Filed Feb. 15. Reasoning Sports, 300 Battle Ave., Apt. 5, White Plains 10606, c/o Kenneth Samine Roberts. Filed Feb. 15. Sky Scape Healing, 105 S. Division St., Unit 301, Peekskill 10566, c/o Charles Brandon Conners. Filed Feb. 20.

Tropical Cleaning Service, 1115 Cortlandt St., Apt. 2, Peekskill 10566, c/o Jose V. Zhingri Matailo. Filed Feb. 16. Ultimate Rooter, 306 E. Sidney Ave., Mount Vernon 10553, c/o Donovan Lewis. Filed Feb. 20. Wilson’s Cleaning and Catering Service, 242 ½ S. Third Ave., Suite 2, Mount Vernon 10550, c/o Chantal Nicola Wilson. Filed Feb. 20. Yserv, 14 Fieldstone Drive, Apt. 341, Hartsdale 10530, c/o Angela L. Yau Fernandez. Filed Feb. 15.

PATENTS Crowdsourcing sound captures to determine sound origins and to predict events. Patent no. 10,034,083 issued to James E. Bostick, Cedar Park, Texas; John M. Ganci, Cary, North Carolina; Martin G. Keen, Cary, North Carolina; and Sarbajit K. Rakshit, Kolkata, India. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Implementing high-speed signaling via dedicated printed circuit-board media. Patent no. 10,034,393 issued to Douglas A. Baska, Pine Island, Minnesota; Daniel M. Dreps, Georgetown, Texas; Rohan U. Mandrekar, Austin, Texas; and Roger D. Weekly, Austin, Texas. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Individualized dynamic insertion of secondary content in live streaming. Patent no. 10,034,046 issued to Michael F. Baryla, Cary, North Carolina; Aaron K. Baughman, Silver Spring, Maryland; Mauro Marzorati, Lutz, Florida.; and Ahmed M. Nassar, Katy, Texas. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Merging payloads in geofence-crowded venues. Patent no. 10,034,130 issued to Lisa Seacat DeLuca, Baltimore, Maryland; and Jeremy A. Greenberger, Raleigh, North Carolina. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Predictive management of offline-storage content for mobile applications and optimized network usage for mobile devices. Patent no. 10,033,784 issued to Todd E Kaplinger, Raleigh, North Carolina; Alexandre Polozoff, Bloomington, Illinois; Aaron J. Quirk, Cary, North Carolina; and Lin Sun, Morrisville, North Carolina. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

Facts & Figures Projecting obstructed content over touch screen obstructions. Patent no. 10,033,978 issued to James E. Bostick, Cedar Park, Texas; John M. Ganci, Cary, North Carolina; Martin G. Keen, Cary, North Carolina; and Sarbajit K. Rakshit, Kolkata, India. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Recovery point objective via dynamic usage of bind segments in a global mirror environment. Patent no. 10,033,810 issued to Joshua J. Crawford, Tucson, Arizona; Paul A. Jennas II, Tucson, Arizona; Jason L. Peipelman, Austin, Texas; and Matthew J. Ward, Vail, Arizona. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Streaming data on data processes. Patent no. 10,033,781 issued to Paolo Dettori, Elmsford, New York; Julio Nogima, While Plains, New York; and Frank A. Schaffa, Hartsdale, New York. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. System and method for defining zones for location-based services. Patent no. 10,034,132 issued to Jeremy A. Greenberger, Raleigh, North Carolina. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Vowel and consonant discriminating microphones using carbon nanotubes. Patent no. 10,034,099 issued to Anusha Chippigiri Acharya, Dallas, Texas; and Mukundan Sundararajan, Bangalore, India. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk.

HUDSON VALLEY BUILDING LOANS Above $1 million Abilities First Inc., Poughkeepsie, as owner. Lender: Rhinebeck Bank, Poughkeepsie. Property: 59 Windsor Highway, New Windsor. Amount: $1 million. Filed July 19. Clancy Properties LLC, Patterson, as owner. Lender: Mahopac Bank, Brewster. Property: 2963 Route 22, Patterson. Amount: $6 million. Filed July 9.

Manitou Property Company LLC, Garrison, as owner. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Property: 1656 Route 9D, Philipstown. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed July 6. SJJP LLC, et al, Lakewood, New Jersey, as owner. Lender: Sterling National Bank, Montebello. Property: 1-9 Grove St., Lloyd. Amount: $3 million. Filed July 17.

Below $1 million 255 Powell Ave 2 LLC, Brooklyn, as owner. Lender: Finance of America Commercial LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 255 Powell Ave., Newburgh 12550. Amount: $88,500. Filed July 19. A-Class Management Inc., Carmel, as owner. Lender: Finance of America Commercial LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 23 Ticonderoga Road, Carmel 10512. Amount: $174,792. Filed July 9. Bussey, Billy G., et al, Newburgh, as owner. Lender: Walden Savings Bank, Montgomery. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $233,750. Filed July 17. Chippendale, Scott Ryan, Newburgh, as owner. Lender: Walden Savings Bank, Montgomery. Property: in Shawangunk. Amount: $142,200. Filed July 16. Connors, Phillip J., Cragsmoor, as owner. Lender: PrimeLending. Property: 1 Sams Point Road, Cragsmoor. Amount: $421,000. Filed July 17. Inter Development Corp., Goshen, as owner. Lender: Jeff Bank, Jeffersonville. Property: 644 Bullville Road, Crawford. Amount: $200,000. Filed July 18. Londa, Joseph M., et al, New Paltz, as owner. Lender: Walden Savings Bank, Montgomery. Property: in New Paltz. Amount: $500,000. Filed July 18. Mance, Lester Jr., et al, Pine Bush, as owner. Lender: Walden Savings Bank, Montgomery. Property: in Crawford. Amount: $430,650. Filed July 19. The Right Choice Properties LLC, Highland, as owner. Lender: Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association, Walden. Property: 197 Route 299, Highland. Amount: $225,000. Filed July 19. Zerrenner, Crystal, et al, Brooklyn, as owner. Lender: Rondout Savings Bank, Kingston. Property: 2 Hill Road, Accord 12404. Amount: $618,800. Filed July 19.

DEEDS Above $1 million 21 Mortgage Corp. Seller: William Maker Jr., Rye. Property: 27 Enrico Court, Carmel 10512. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed July 9, st

Schuyler Meadows Development LLC, Patterson. Seller: Chestnut Ridge Associates, Patterson. Property: 62-70 Chestnut St., Cold Spring. Amount: $2.7 million. Filed July 10. W. Dealtrey LP, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Seller: Berlin LP, Akron, Ohio. Property: in Marlboro. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed July 17.

Below $1 million 1657 LLC, Mystic, Connecticut. Seller: Ronald H. Richley, et al, Cold Spring. Property: in Philipstown. Amount: $800,000. Filed July 12. 17M Goldstar LLC, Monroe. Seller: Route 208 Associates Inc., Monroe. Property: 501 Route 208, Monroe. Amount: $950,000. Filed July 19. 180 Developers LLC, Ellenville. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Property: 9 Sunset Trail, Shawangunk 12566. Amount: $85,000. Filed July 18. 33 Railroad LLC, Pine Bush. Seller: Morse Funeral Homes Inc., Middletown. Property: 33-35 Railroad Ave., Middletown 10940. Amount: $375,000. Filed July 17. 37 Elting LLC, New Paltz. Seller: Katherine V. Mooney, Richmond Hill. Property: in New Paltz. Amount: $240,000. Filed July 13. 3903 Development Associates LLC, Bronx. Seller: EEC Plus LLC, Brewster. Property: in Southeast. Amount: $265,000. Filed July 12.

532 THR LLC, Wappingers Falls. Seller: August Associates Inc., Wappingers Falls. Property: 532 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor. Amount: $583,334. Filed July 17.

Buster Equities LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Minming Huang, et al, Allendale, New Jersey. Property: in Monroe. Amount: $302,000. Filed July 18.

Engstrom Sons LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Stuart B. Feuer, et al, Pine Bush. Property: 30 Chapel Court, Pine Bush 12566. Amount: $615,000. Filed July 19.

57 Rudd Pond Road LLC, Manhasset. Seller: Margaret Josephine Culver, Millerton. Property: 57 Rudd Pond Road and Highland Drive, North East. Amount: $245,000. Filed July 17.

Canoe Brook Properties LLC, Wappingers Falls. Seller: Lucille Carrizzo, Fishkill. Property: 9E Ivy Court, Fishkill 12524. Amount: $107,500. Filed July 18.

Equity Trust Co., et al, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Nancy Donahue, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $40,000. Filed July 18.

Charles Tran Properties LLC, Washingtonville. Seller: John J. Fallon, Walden. Property: 7 On the Green, Unit 7-J, New Windsor 12553. Amount: $15,301. Filed July 18.

Exchange Authority LLC, Leominster, Maine. Seller: Kata Realty LLC, Astoria. Property: 361 Washington Ave., Kingston. Amount: $180,000. Filed July 13.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Lisa Felicissimo, Monroe Property: 4009 Whispering Hills Drive, Chester 10918. Amount: $336,543. Filed July 19.

Fe and Yun NY LLC, Middletown. Seller: Yacoub S. El-Tawil, et al, Middletown. Property: 147 Prospect Ave., Middletown. Amount: $219,000. Filed July 18.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Seller: Ronald Salvato, Goshen. Property: 408 Arbor Lane, New Windsor 12553. Amount: $240,011. Filed July 18.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Jessica Bacal, Mount Kisco. Property: 40 Woods End Road, Putnam Valley 10579. Amount: $606,463. Filed July 17.

Diplomat Property Manager LLC, Chicago, Illinois. Seller: Andrew J. Galasso, New Fairfield, Connecticut. Property: in Southeast. Amount: $233,589. Filed July 6.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Paul Brite, Newburgh. Property: 9 Park Road, Salisbury Mills 12577. Amount: $506,766. Filed July 18.

DMF and CJF Holdings LLC, Fishkill. Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP, Houston, Texas. Property: 12 Fuller Lane, Hyde Park 12538. Amount: $115,000. Filed July 17.

Highland3262 LLC, Monsey. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon. Property: 521 N. Ohioville Road, New Paltz 12561. Amount: $149,100. Filed July 13.

Double R Capital Inc., Poughkeepsie. Seller: Kathryn S. Lazar, Hopewell Junction. Property: 39 Quarry Drive, Wappingers Falls 12590. Amount: $166,500. Filed July 19.

Hot Diggity Dog Inc., Milton. Seller: A and J V Financial LLC, Yonkers. Property: in Poughkeepsie. Amount: $75,000. Filed July 17.

573 UA LLC, Wappingers Falls. Seller: Eugene Lois, Wappingers Falls. Property: 573 Union Ave., New Windsor. Amount: $291,666. Filed July 17. 603 Stage LLC, Highland Mills. Seller: Tri-Star Management Inc., Monroe. Property: in Monroe. Amount: $625,000. Filed July 16. A-Class Management Inc., Carmel. Seller: Marc Stern, et al, Carmel. Property: in Kent. Amount: $70,000. Filed July 9. Across Paradise LLC, Walnut, California. Seller: Sheila Metcalf, Cuddebackville. Property: in Deerpark. Amount: $300,000. Filed July 16. Aster Properties LLC, Kingston. Seller: Rosalie L. Holmes, Port Ewen. Property: 159 Sunset Drive, Port Ewen 12466. Amount: $60,000. Filed July 18. AWA Home Buyers LLC, New Paltz. Seller: Santander Bank N.A. Property: 97 Bingham Road, Marlboro 12542. Amount: $122,777. Filed July 19. Back Nine Properties Corp., LaGrangeville. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company N.A. Property: 3 Heritage Drive, Unit H, Monroe 10950. Amount: $114,000. Filed July 18. Bannerman Tokyo Properties LLC, Newburgh. Seller: 27 Johnes Street LLC, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $600,000. Filed July 18.

42 Lake Shore Drive LLC, Montgomery. Seller: Date LLC, Pine Bush. Property: in Shawangunk. Amount: $127,000. Filed July 17.

Beekman Plaza Realty LLC, Hopewell Junction. Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Florida. Property: 963 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction 12533. Amount: $185,500. Filed July 18.

430 Route 209 LLC, Chestnut Ridge. Seller: Star Realty Associates LLC, Brooklyn. Property: 430 Route 209, Huguenot 12746. Amount: $800,000. Filed July 18.

Beekman Properties North LLC, Valhalla. Seller: Josephine Beobide, Goldens Bridge. Property: in Southeast. Amount: $480,000. Filed July 13.

Dover Village LLC, Dover Plains. Seller: Maura Barrett, Poughkeepsie. Property: 15 Heron Lane, Dover Plains 12522. Amount: $33,500. Filed July 16. DP Atlas Properties LLC, Johnson. Seller: Robert Fitzgibbon, Chester. Property: in Minisink. Amount: $107,000. Filed July 16. DRC Group of NY LLC, Mahopac. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Property: 332 Rockledge Road, Mahopac 10541. Amount: $107,000. Filed July 16. E.F. Baecher LLC, Fishkill. Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP, Irvine, California. Property: 18 Ketchman Drive, Fishkill 12524. Amount: $170,000. Filed July 18. East Coast Investors International LLC, Monroe. Seller: Michelle Rametta, Goshen. Property: 32 Hollis St., Highland Mills 10930. Amount: $190,000. Filed July 18.

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Interrante Design-Build LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Sean Hynes, Pleasant Valley. In Milan. Amount: $10,000. Filed July 17. JPC ARD Ventures LLC, Rhinebeck. Seller: Sherri B. Lancto, Rhinebeck. Property: 6579 Springbrook Ave., Rhinebeck. Amount: $975,000. Filed July 17. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Seller: Chana Perl, et al. Property: in Blooming Grove. Amount: $152,566. Filed July 19. JSN Property Management Inc., Newburgh. Seller: Whiteflower Realty LLC, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Property: 82 Bridge St., Newburgh. Amount: $100,000. Filed July 16. Kang Ning Inc., Otisville. Seller: CJBD or Orange County LLC, Otisville. Property: in Otisville. Amount: $25,000. Filed July 17.

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Facts & Figures Knutschies LLC, High Falls. Seller: Raymond Curran, Olivebridge. Property: in New Paltz. Amount: $15,000. Filed July 18. Marlboro Distributors Route 9 LLC, Happauge. Seller: Magella Levesque, Cortlandt Manor. Property: in Marlborough. Amount: $550,000. Filed July 17. Mclasher LLC, Port Jervis. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Property: 8 Dover Kill Road, Port Jervis 12771. Amount: $25,000. Filed July 16. Middletown Restaurant Property LLC, Edison, New Jersey. Seller: Macs Retail LLC, Dallas, Texas. Property: in Middletown. Amount: $470,000. Filed July 16. MJD Contracting Corp., et al, Mahopac. Seller: Moira Schneider Laidlaw, Mount Kisco. Property: 4 Quogue Road, Patterson 12563. Amount: $180,201. Filed July 17. Montgomery Homes LLC, Montgomery. Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP, Irvine, California. Property: 9 Cavalin Drive, Montgomery. Amount: $120,100. Filed July 19. MTGLQ Investors LP. Seller: Dennis Carroll, et al, Goshen. Property: 1003 Swan Hollow Road, Unit 10C, Chester 10950. Amount: $202,957. Filed July 19. National Equity Inc., Omaha, Nebraska. Seller: James C. Hoyt Jr., et al, Middletown. Property: in Wallkill. Amount: $370,000. Filed July 16. Newnew York Development LLC, Middletown. Seller: Deerpark One Associates, Princeton, West Virginia. Property: Port Orange Road, Deerpark. Amount: $120,000. Filed July 19. Northeastern Conference Corporation of Seventh-Day Adventists, Jamaica. Seller: Congregation Ahavath Israel Inc., Kingston. Property: in Kingston. Amount: $425,000. Filed July 16. Northern Enterprise NY LLC, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Seller: Russell A. Taylor, Goshen. Property: 40 Mountain View Terrace, Walden 12586. Amount: $92,100. Filed July 16.

Peg Leg Properties Inc., West Milford, New Jersey. Seller: Peter S. Pakola, et al, Greenwood Lake. Property: in Greenwood Lake. Amount: $999,990. Filed July 17.

Wagner Contracting LLC, Westtown. Seller: DP Atlas Properties LLC, Johnson. Property: 78 Pine Hill Road, Minisink. Amount: $55,000. Filed July 16.

Policastro and Gunther Enterprises Inc., Putnam Valley. Seller: Anne Rush, Lake Peekskill. Property: 9 Morrisey Drive, Putnam Valley. Amount: $250,000. Filed July 18.

Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association, Walden. Seller: Ormonde Holdings LLC, New Rochelle. Property: in Shawangunk, Crawford, Walden, and Warwick. Amount: $699,893. Filed July 18.

Random Properties Acquisition Corporation III, Stamford, Connecticut. Seller: Paul Brite, Newburgh. Property: 54 Phillips St., Middletown 10940. Amount: $284,064. Filed July 18.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc., Morris Plains, New Jersey. Seller: Jams Kevin Markano, et al, Cold Spring. Property: in Cold Spring. Amount: $700,000. Filed July 6.

Seven and One Developments LLC, Beacon. Seller: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Property: in Beacon. Amount: $221,500. Filed July 16.

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Douglas E. Godwin, et al, Garrison. Property: 11 Howland Road, Garrison 10524. Amount: $3,000. Filed July 12.

Shady Creek Road LLC, Hopewell Junction. Seller: 1617 Main Street LLC, Pleasant Valley. Property: 1617 Main St., Pleasant Valley. Amount: $135,000. Filed July 17.

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Seller: Ralph L. Puglielle Jr., New Windsor. Property: 225 Brook Trail, Greenwood Lake 10925. Amount: $269,653. Filed July 18.

SMJB Partners LLC, Tarrytown. Seller: AVF Holdings LLC, Wappingers Falls. Property: 317 Liberty St., Newburgh 12550. Amount: $100,000. Filed July 16.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Seller: Michael Webb, et al, Bronx. Property: 81 Woodland Trail, Putnam 10512. Amount: $245,000. Filed July 16.

State of New York Mortgage Agency, New York City. Seller: Anthony LoBiondo, Newburgh. Property: 11 Summit Trail, Blooming Grove 10950. Amount: $288,628. Filed July 18. Tanco Custom Builders LLC, Clintondale. Seller: Bone Orchard Realty LLC, Flushing. Property: in Marlborough. Amount: $53,000. Filed July 18. Topos Development LLC, New York City. Seller: South Hill Farm LLC, Grahamsville. Property: in Wawarsing. Amount: $575,000. Filed July 17. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Charlene Pizzuti, Poughquag. Property: 104 Susan Drive, Poughquag 12570. Amount: $220,000. Filed July 16. U.S. Bank N.A. Seller: Juliana LoBiondo, Newburgh. Property: 36 Chaucer Court, Middletown 10941. Amount: $309,560. Filed July 19.

Orange County Property Management Corp., Unionville. Seller: A and T Properties LLC, New Hampton. Property: in Wawayanda. Amount: $25,000. Filed July 18.

U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: George W. Lithco, Walden. Property: 105 Monhagen Ave., Middletown 10940. Amount: $217,266. Filed July 19.

Pads for the People LLC, Kingston. Seller: Johann Safer, Kingston. Property: in Kingston. Amount: $165,000. Filed July 18.

U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Seller: William Crane, Poughkeepsie. Property: 21 Losee Road, Wappingers. Amount: $320,500. Filed July 18.

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JUDGMENTS A and I Quality Auto Sales Inc., Middletown. $10,306 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 3. B and B Food Products LLC, Goshen. $275 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed April 3. Baltia Air Lines Inc., Newburgh. $22,560 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed April 3. Carmelitas Party Supply, Newburgh. $3,834 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 3. Carmine’s Bakery Inc., Middletown. $175 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 3. Ceder Inc., Kingston. $100 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed July 17.

Jag Fabrications Inc., Pine Island. $1,667 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed April 3.

Wallkill Body Shop and Glass Inc., Wallkill. $586 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed July 17.

Circle Enterprise of New York Inc., Rock Tavern. $154 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 3.

KCC Pools Services II LLC, Chester. $1,871 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 3.

Whiskers and Leo of Staten Island Inc., Monroe. $525 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed April 3.

Clark Group of New York Inc., Port Ewen. $909 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed July 17.

Kennedy Landscaping, Wallkill. $2,000 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed July 17.

Correctional Medical Monitoring LLC, Warwick. $538 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed April 3.

Lazreb Inc., Saugerties. $179 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed July 17.

Chrystolla Tile LLC, New Paltz. $3,801 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed July 17.

David Gill Jr. Inc., Saugerties. $3,934 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed July 17. Duffie’s Electric Inc., Cornwall-on-Hudson. $3,349 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed April 3. E-Z Auto Source Inc., Newburgh. $963 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 3. Ely Enterprises Inc., Port Jervis. $783 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed April 3. Empire Waste Services of Ulster County Inc., Ellenville. $171 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed July 17. G and H Deli Corp., Newburgh. $674 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 3. Gemini Tech Holdings Inc., Port Jervis. $972 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 3. Grasshopper Tavern Inc., Pine Bush. $100 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 3. Green Earth Services Inc., Newburgh. $405 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 3. Harriman Auto Spa Services Inc., Harriman. $9,230 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 3.

Wine Worldwide Inc., New Paltz. $2,568 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed July 17.

LIS PENDENS

Mond Body Pro Inc., Huguenot. $1,326 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 3.

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

My New Shop LLC, New Windsor, $802 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 3.

170 Broadway Realty Corp., et al. Filed by Richard G. Amigo and Robert M. Sherman. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $269,000 affecting property located in Newburgh. Filed May 18.

My Sales Group Inc., Middletown. $287 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 3. Nadoka Luxury Cleaners, New Windsor. $3,147 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 3. Northern Lights, Pine Bush. $850 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed July 17. Oz Inc., Monroe. $1,139 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 3. Swifty’s LLC, Cornwall-on-Hudson. $71,719 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed April 3. T Danger Customs LLC, Saugerties. $100 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed July 17. Ursa Minor Holding Company Inc., Kingston. $371 in favor of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Albany. Filed July 17. USA Concrete LLC, Middletown. $938 in favor of the New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, Albany. Filed April 3.

Albanese, Nicholas F. III, et al. Filed by PROF-20130S3 Legal Title Trust II. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $238,000 affecting property located at 59 Fairview Road, Brewster 10509. Filed July 16. Arenas, Jose M., et al. Filed by Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $240,000 affecting property located at 11 Saul Trail, Plattekill 12568. Filed July 18. Arthurs, Fred, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $251,200 affecting property located at 6 Lucas Drive, New Windsor 12553. Filed May 21. Auchmoody Holdings LLC, et al. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $1.3 million affecting property located at 1028 Main Street, 45 Jackson St. and 900 Route 82, Fishkill. Filed July 17. Baynes, Kevin, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $282,000 affecting property located at 45 Ona Lane, New Windsor 12553. Filed May 18.

Facts & Figures Berkovits, Solomon J., et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $320,000 affecting property located at 22 Chevron Road, Unit 402, Monroe 10950. Filed May 16. Bird Dog LLC, et al. Filed by Powercap Partners LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $475,000 affecting property located at 202-204 Iron Forge Lane, New Paltz. Filed May 16. Booth, Robert, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $304,385 affecting property located at 183 Rye Hill Road, Monroe 10950. Filed May 21. Castellano, Rosemarie, as administratrix to the estate of the late Joseph Castellano, et al. Filed by Bayview Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $125,400 affecting property located at 2 Barbara Road, Wawarsing 12428. Filed July 19. Cider Ridge Orchard LLC, et al. Filed by Equity Trust Hudson Valley Farm Affordability Fund LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $1 million affecting property located in Marbletown. Filed July 18. Colandrea, Toni M., et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $215,846 affecting property located at 229 Dubois St., Newburgh 12550. Filed May 17. Connolly, Frank, et al. Filed by U.S.ROF III Legal Title Trust 2015-1. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $169,600 affecting property located at 10 Edmunds Lane, Pine Bush 12566. Filed May 16. Dziedzic, Anthony J., et al. Filed by Pennymac Loan Services LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $187,448 affecting property located at 12 Hickory Lane, Monroe 10950. Filed May 21. Earle, Horace, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $496,000 affecting property located at 356 Shear Hill Road, Carmel 10512. Filed July 16. Everle, Christopher R., et al. Filed by Bank of America N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $186,382 affecting property located at 4 Gregory Road, Johnson 10933. Filed May 16.

Ferziger, Rubin, as guardian of the property of Leo D. Blank, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $63,150 affecting property located at 2601 Barclay Manor, Unit 26, Newburgh 12550. Filed May 17. Frain, James, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $199,405 affecting property located at 4 Revere Road, Monroe 10950. Filed May 18. Freyre, Eleanor, et al. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $232,800 affecting property located at 212 Wisner Ave., Middletown 10940. Filed May 17. Giampino, Jill, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $324,000 affecting property located at 138 Crane Road, Carmel 10512. Filed July 11. Grafer, Jessica, et al. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $350,000 affecting property located at 33 Ridge Ave., Putnam Valley 10579. Filed July 13. Guerra, Jose, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $351,000 affecting property located at 47 Ticonderoga Road, Carmel 10512. Filed July 10. Hall, Nilija J., et al. Filed by Pennymac Loan Services LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $302,421 affecting property located at 214 Archer Road, Carmel. Filed July 10. Heinz, Ronald, et al. Filed by TD Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $35,000 affecting property located at 210 Brola Road, Middletown 10940. Filed May 16. Higgins, Betty S., as administratrix and heir to the estate of Erin Higgins, et al. Filed by United Shore Financial Services LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $120,891 affecting property located at 12 Lexington Hill, Unit 10, Harriman 10926. Filed May 21. Holland, Loren, et al. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $260,000 affecting property located at 160 King Road and Union School Road, Middletown 10940. Filed May 18.

Jakaj, John, et al. Filed by Federal National Mortgage Association. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $322,000 affecting property located at 56 Deans Corner Road, Brewster 10509. Filed July 16. Jones, Donzella O., et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $172,500 affecting property located at 179 Gidney Ave., Newburgh 12550. Filed May 17. Kelly, Barbara, et al. Filed by Bayview Loan Servicing LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $330,000 affecting property located at 4 Crystal Drive, Washingtonville 10992. Filed May 17. Krupman, Leah, as presumptive heir, devisee, distributee of the estate of Edward Krupman, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $558,000 affecting property located at 31 Kentwood Drive, Carmel 10512. Filed July 16. Lee, Chun W., et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $525,000 affecting property located at 73 Dekay Road, Warwick 10990. Filed May 17. Lee, Diana, et al. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $260,000 affecting property located at 34 Amazon Road, Carmel 10512. Filed July 18. Mack-Murphy, Chanese, et al. Filed by Caliber Home Loans Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $277,200 affecting property located at 6 Silas Seaman St., Unit 75, Monroe 10950. Filed May 21. 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 July 12. Mazza, Ronny, et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $324,000 affecting property located at 57 Stagecoach Drive, Middletown 10940. Filed May 17. Miller, James, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $235,330 affecting property located at 178 Clinton St., Montgomery 12549. Filed May 18.

Murtagh, Daniel Richard, as executor of the estate of James J. Murtagh, et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $204,300 affecting property located at 199 Park Lane, Port Ewen 12466. Filed July 18. Nessel, Giuliana, et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $420,000 affecting property located at 42 Ridgeview Ave., Mahopac 10541. Filed July 11. Neustadt, Charles, et al. Filed by Keybank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $330,000 affecting property located at 25 Durland Road, Florida 10921. Filed May 16. Niles, John, et al. Filed by Ulster Savings Bank. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $100,000 affecting property located at 1118 Oakwood Drive, Ulster 12401. Filed July 18. Orifici, Deborah, heir to the estate of Joan P. White, et al. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $435,000 affecting property located at 11 Willow Lane, New Windsor 12553. Filed May 17. Pascale, Danielle, et al. Filed by Trustco Realty Corp. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 6 Brenner Pass, Mahopac 10541. Filed July 17. Quattrini, Raymond, et al. Filed by Kathleen Dolan, administratrix of the estate of Elsie E. Smith. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $167,500 affecting property located at 28 West St., Goshen. Filed May 18. Raal, Abdelkader, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $99,000 affecting property located at 7 Whitney Drive, Woodstock 12498. Filed July 19. Rivero, Jacquelin, et al. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $230,163 affecting property located at 740 Jackson Ave., New Windsor 12553. Filed May 18. Rossetti, Michael, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $208,000 affecting property located at 49 Curry Road, Mahopac 10541. Filed July 11.

Seelbach, Heidi, commissioner of finance of Dutchess County as ancillary administratix of the estate of Evangelos C. Belekis, et al. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure an unspecified amount affecting property located at 48 C Scarborough Lane, Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed July 13. Silva, Andre, et al. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $247,200 affecting property located at 29 Barnard Road, Patterson 12563. Filed July 11. Swanston, Duvaughn T., et al. Filed by Caliber Home Loans Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $237,616 affecting property located at 282 Mountain Lodge Road, Monroe 10950. Filed May 18. Thayer, Steven E., et al. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $166,798 affecting property located at 62 Vincent Drive, Middletown 10940. Filed May 18. Tillman, Dora Jr., et al. Filed by Citibank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $52,049 affecting property located at 53 S. Robinson Ave., Newburgh 12550. Filed May 17. Unknown administrator of the estate of Bayani M. Deleon, et al. Filed by Citimortgage Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $139,431 affecting property located at 12 Revere Road, Monroe 10950. Filed May 18. Van Vlack, Raymond III, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $260,000 affecting property located at 20 West St., Wappingers Falls 12590. Filed July 17. Williams, John, et al. Filed by U.S. Bank Trust N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $333,000 affecting property located at 232 Village Drive, Florida 10921. Filed May 18. Zeidieh, Sana A., et al. Filed by HSBC Bank USA N.A. Action: seeks to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $260,910 affecting property located at 205 Cambridge Court, New Windsor 12553. Filed May 21.

Mechanic’s Liens Cornell Smith LLC, as owner. $5,252 as claimed by Mercury Paint Corp., Brooklyn. Property: 104 Smith Ave., Kingston. Filed July 19. Kent Materials LLC, as owner. $45,449 as claimed by Intercoastal Aggregate LLC, West Babylon. Property: 1264 Route 52, Kent. Filed July 13. Levine, Marc H., as owner. $7,000 as claimed by Huff ‘N Puff Insulators Inc., Schenectady. Property: 24 Redwood Drive, Highland Mills 10930. Filed July 19. Maddox, David, et al, as owner. $4,632 as claimed by Northeastern Development Corp. Property: 6101 High Ridge Court, Fishkill. Filed July 20. Martin’s Foods of South Burlington Inc., as owner. $173,056 as claimed by Centro Solutions Inc. Property: 35 Hannaford Drive, Red Hook. Filed July 20. Orange County Agricultural Society, Middletown, as owner. $26,500 as claimed by RDM Welding and Fabrication Inc., Pine Bush. Property: 239 Wisner Ave., Middletown. Filed July 18. Shea, Patrick, as owner. $1,690 as claimed by Minuta Architecture PLLC, New Windsor. Property: 127 Rye Hill Road, Monroe 10950. Filed July 19.

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

Doing Business As AWPC Inc., d.b.a. Ultimate Packers, 2 Koritz Court, No. 101, Monroe 10950. Filed Dec. 5. Brand Name Contracting Inc., d.b.a. Dignity Contracting, 1 Taitch Court, Unit 112, Monroe 10950. Filed Dec. 5. Crossroads Billing Services Inc., d.b.a. Crossroads, 50 Cocoa Lane, Newburgh 12550. Filed Dec. 5. Field of Dreams Inc., d.b.a. Field of Dreams III, 181 Guinea Hill Road, Slate Hill 10973. Filed Dec. 5.

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Facts & Figures JB’s Sports Bar and Lounge Inc., d.b.a. Time Out Sports Bar and Lounge, 360 Route 211 East, Middletown 10940. Filed Dec. 5. L and K Goods Inc., d.b.a. Joluzzy, 115 Wisner Ave., Middletown 10940. Filed Dec. 5. Syvertsen Holdings Inc., d.b.a. The Photobook Concierge, 9 Galloway Lane, Walden 12586. Filed Dec. 5. True Evaluation Inc., d.b.a. Acclaimed Adjusters, 5 Premishlan Way, No. 301, Monroe 10950. Filed Dec. 5. Walgreen Eastern Company Inc., d.b.a. Rite Aid no. 02784, 188 Main St., Highland Falls 10928. Filed Dec. 5.

Partnerships Holistic Healing Studio, 1371 Kings Highway, Chester 10918, c/o Robert M. Mann and Denise A. Orzeck. Filed Nov. 28. iTrend Images, 367 Coldenham Road, Walden 12586, c/o Ralph Facchiano and Andrea Facchiano. Filed Nov. 20.

Sole Proprietorships Amber Burns, 26 Chestnut Lane, Newburgh 12550, c/o Amber J. Rivas. Filed Nov. 20. Ann’s Cleaning Services, 138 Mountaint Ave., Highland Falls 10928, c/o Wendy Ann Lemus. Filed Nov. 27. Blindspot, 368 Route 208, New Paltz 12561, c/o Christiana June Campos. Filed July 16.

Braliq Pits Entertainment, 144 ½ Academy Ave., Middletown, c/o Baliek M. Portee. Filed Nov. 29.

Jump Start Starter Checks, 528 Route 32, Highland Mills 10930, c/o Victor M. Ramirez. Filed Nov. 22.

BSD Success, 5 Shinev Court, No. 102, Monroe, c/o Burach Fogel. Filed Nov. 29.

Kade Lumber and Trees, 579 High Meadow Drive, Kerhonkson 12446, c/o Wesley P. Converse. Filed July 17.

C.E.G. Cleaning, 161 Main St., Chester 10918, c/o Eliseo Felix Gonzalez Castillo. Filed Dec. 1. Catskill Mountain Plaster and Paint Co., 34 Waughkonk Road, Kingston 12401, c/o William R. Rojas. Filed July 17. DL Vail Photography, 75 Airport Road, Deerpark 12746, c/o Daniel L. Vail. Filed Nov. 28. Fit It Ralphs, 125 Jackson Ave., New Windsor 12553, c/o Leslie Alan Flaten. Filed Nov. 27. Freerville Masonry and Construction, 153 Clay Road, Ulster Park 12487, c/o Kurt William Roosa. Filed July 17. Happy Stump Tree Service, 81 Continental Road, Napanoch 12458, c/o Howard Charles Lawrence Jr. Filed July 19. HC Cleaning, 192 Silverlake Scotchtown Road, Middletown 10940, c/o Hector A. Castillo. Filed Nov. 22. HRT Soultion Services, 7 Maple Ave., Harriman 10926, c/o Roger A. DeFreese. Filed Nov. 28. Indigo Handmade, 889 DeWitt Lake Road, Eddyville 12401, c/o Nancy A. Ebel. Filed July 19. Inspired by K Photography, 8 Jones St., Port Jervis 12771, c/o Karen Maureen Hinnrichs. Filed Nov. 27. Judy K Thomas Properties, 32 Benkard Ave., Newburgh, c/o Judy K. Thomas. Filed Nov. 20.

Knight Appraisals and Restorations, 10 Lakeview Drive, Warwick 10990, c/o George E. Knight. Filed Nov. 30. KPB Balanced Wellness, 4 Maple Road, Cornwall-on-Hudson 12520, c/o Kristi Perry Brown. Filed Nov. 22. Manhattan Deli, 212 Broadway, Newburgh 12550, c/o Ashraf T. Mozeb. Filed Nov. 21. MBJ Moving Consultants of NY, 18 Cullen Ave., New Windsor 12553, c/o Walter John Angell. Filed Nov. 30. Nova Auto Detailing, 3 Brookside Drive East, Fishkill, c/o Tchen Vilsaint. Filed Nov. 20. Omni Services, 251 Prospect Road, Monroe 10950, c/o Manuel A. Aleixa. Filed Nov. 17. Rheinworks, 5 Belmar Court, Warwick, c/o Glenn H. Rhein. Filed Nov. 22. Richard Casholle Painting, 50 Pleasant Ave., Walden 12586, c/o Richard Alan Casholle. Filed Nov. 28. RLA Trucking, 197 Glenerie Blvd., Saugerties 12477, c/o Kevin J. Mathews Jr. Filed July 17. RPM Race Engines, 79 N. Montgomery St., Walden 12586, c/o Richard J. Bunora. Filed Nov. 20. Short Cuts by Lisa, 435 Albany Ave., Kingston 12401, c/o Lisa C. Barnes. Filed July 17. Soundz Amazing, 37 Mare Lane, Wurtsboro 12790, c/o Michele V. Lagomarsino. Filed Nov. 30.

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Request For Proposals (RFP) - The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking proposals from qualified parties interested in licensing the existing premises at Webster Avenue between East 197th and East 198th Streets in the Fordham section of the Bronx NY. Proposals must be received by 3:00 p.m. on August 31, 2018. For more information on this RFP, please go to: http://enterprise.nymta.info/MTA_Real_Estate_RFP/

Time Gone By…, 239 Clay Hill Road, Kerhonkson 12446, c/o Mary L. Rybak. Filed July 19. Van Grol Landscape and Design, 12 Johnson Ave., Port Jervis 12771, c/o James Van Grol. Filed Nov. 29. Viji Varghese Holdings, 367 Windsor Highway, Suite 144, New Windsor, c/o Viji Varghese. Filed Dec. 4.

Facts & Figures ATTACHMENTS-FILED Angelos, Kathy and Steve Sentementes, Bridgeport. Filed by Joseph L.A. Felner Jr. $300,000 in favor of Diane Bolarinho and Joao Bolarinho, Bridgeport. Property: 97B Woodbridge Ave., Bridgeport. Filed June 29. Gray, Louise Carol, Stamford. Filed by Angelo Maragos. $92,207 in favor of Stamford Acquisition I LLC, Stamford. 28 Catoona Lane, Stamford. Filed June 29.

BUILDING PERMITS COMMERCIAL Antonelli, John E., Stamford, contractor for the Convent of Sacred Heart. Replace the roof on an existing commercial space at 1177 King St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $260,000. Filed June 2018. AP Construction, contractor for ESRT Merrittview LLC. Renovate the fitness center, bathrooms and lockers in an existing commercial space at 383 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed June 25. AP Construction, Stamford, contractor for Greenwich Plaza Inc. Convert the open-seating area to three offices in an existing commercial space at 2 Greenwich Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $120,000. Filed June 2018. Bradshaw, Robert S., contractor for LL Holdings LLC. Install a staircase connecting a storefront with an existing commercial space at 114 Washington St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,400. Filed June 28.

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Cocchia, Peter A., Norwalk, contractor for self. Add to an existing commercial space at 5 Mulvoy St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $200. Filed June 26. Cocchia, Peter A., Norwalk, contractor for self. Remodel the storefront and replace the wood in an existing commercial space at 5 Mulvoy St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,900. Filed June 26. Empire Telecom USA LLC, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, contractor for Greenwich Hospital Association. Add new antennas to the roof of an existing commercial space at 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed June 2018. Floridia, Biagio, et al., Norwalk, contractor for self. Replace the side porch on an existing commercial space at 16 Winfield St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed June 27. Ironbo Inc., contractor for Twenty-Five Van Zant St. Install antennas on the roof of an existing commercial space at 197 Firenze St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed June 29. Magna Construction Limited LLC, contractor for ESRT Merrittview LLC. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 383 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $383,000. Filed June 29. Pavarini North East Construction, Stamford, contractor for Greenwich American Inc. Renovate the west lobby in an existing single-family residence at 1 American Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $838,550. Filed June 2018. Pavarini North East Construction, contractor for RBS Americas Property Corp. Renovate the bathroom in the seventh floor of an existing commercial space at 600 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $124,514. Filed between July 2 and July 13. Signature Construction Group of CT Inc., contractor for SPUS7 Riverpark LLC. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 800 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed June 26. Signature Construction Group of CT Inc., contractor for SPUS7 Riverpark LLC. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 800 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $187,500. Filed June 26.

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Twenty-Two Forty-Four, Greenwich, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 2244 W. Park Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $120,000. Filed June 2018. Young Developers LLC, contractor for the city of Norwalk. Replace the roof on an existing commercial space at 100 Fairfield Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $415,809. Filed June 25.

RESIDENTIAL 109 Spruce Street, Greenwich, contractor for self. Replace the laundry sink in an existing single-family residence at 109 Spruce St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $400. Filed June 2018. A2Z Contractors LLC, contractor for Matthew Moran and Erin Moran. Remodel the kitchen in an existing single-family residence and remove the walls at 12 Phillene Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed July 3. Able Construction Inc., contractor for Edward P. Brennan. Construct a new superstructure with a two-car garage, front-entry porch, rear deck, three bedrooms, thee bathrooms and an elevator at 47 Neptune Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $700,000. Filed June 27. Ambrogia, Rita W., Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct a new bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 18 Moshier St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed June 2018. Anacona-Sherman, Kristin A., Norwalk, contractor for self. Convert an existing two-car garage into a playroom and office in an existing single-family residence at 23 Geneva Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed July 5. Barbot, Steven N., contractor for Matthew L. Zako and Denise E. Zako. Add a family room to an existing single-family residence at 45 Barbara Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed June 28. Brugnattelli Contracting Inc., Brewster, New York, contractor for Daniel Lynch and Eliz Lynch. Renovate the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 20 Church St., Unit B52, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed June 2018.

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CAK Associates LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Gary Lisiewski. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 820 North St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed June 2018.

Ely Avenue Associates, Norwalk, contractor for self. Add to the attached garage of an existing single-family residence at 213 Ely Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed July 3.

The Home Depot USA Inc., Rocky Hill, contractor for Elinor B. Sidel. Add a window to an existing single-family residence at 123 Old Belden Hill Road, Unit 26, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,425. Filed July 3.

Campos, Julio C. Rojas, contractor for William C. Shanley. Convert the bedroom into an existing single-family residence and renovate the family room and master bedroom at a Rocky Point Road residence, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed July 3.

Ely Avenue Associates, Norwalk, contractor for self. Enclose the porch on an existing single-family residence at 213 Ely Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed July 3.

The Home Depot USA Inc., Rocky Hill, contractor for Gabrielle Tilley and Timothy Tilley. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 59 George Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $12,485. Filed July 3.

Cebulski Construction Company Inc., Bridgeport, contractor for Eliza Niblock and Andrew Niblock. Construct a one-story master bedroom in an existing single-family residence at 14 Mead Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $115,000. Filed June 2018. Colangelo, Rossana, Stamford, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family residence at 10 W. View Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $800,000. Filed June 2018. Coles, Paul R., Fairfield, contractor for Phil Veas and Kerry L. Veas. Demolish the master closet and kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 124 Ludlowe Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $120,000. Filed July 9. Cortes Construction LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Lisa Gressett. Install new sheetrock and flooring on an existing single-family residence at 133 Putnam Park, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,700. Filed June 2018. Cosme, Angel E., Norwalk, contractor for self. Finish the existing basement space for the game room in an existing single-family residence at 14 Fullin Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed June 27. Dasoli Excavating Inc., Stamford, contractor for Lindi Lilien. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 38 Jones Park Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed June 2018.

Ely Avenue Associates, Norwalk, contractor for self. Add a second-story addition to an existing structure at 213 Ely Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,200. Filed July 3. Fairfield County Roofing & Co., Greenwich, contractor for Bartin J. Goodwin. Replace the roof on an existing single-family residence at 46 Lexington Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed June 2018. Flying Colors Roofing LLC, contractor for Nicholas J. Mendoza, et al. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 33 Fieldstone Circle, Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,500. Filed between July 2 and July 13. Garnett, Lorris S. W. and David H. Garnett, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 36 Mianus View Terrace, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed June 2018. Genazzani, Donatella, Greenwich, contractor for self. Finish the attic, bathroom and basement in an existing single-family residence at 49 Doubling Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed June 2018. Gurnari, Michael, Norwalk, contractor for Donna M. Letizia. Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 85 E. Rocks Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed June 26. Hobbs Inc., New Canaan, contractor for Lucky Eight LLC. Renovate the dwelling at 521 Field Point Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $665,000. Filed June 2018.

Derosa Builders LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Derek T. Brown. Build out the interior of an existing single-family residence to include the bedroom and bathroom at 39 Indian Head Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed June 2018.

The Home Depot USA Inc., contractor for Stephen F. Myers. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 31 First St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,785. Filed June 28.

Diorio, Jennie, Norwalk, contractor for self. Construct a super stucture with three bedrooms and two bathrooms at 79 George Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed June 26.

The Home Depot USA Inc., Rocky Hill, contractor for Eleanor Smith. Add vinyl siding to an existing single-family residence at 9 Bouton St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $3,522. Filed July 3.

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The Home Depot USA Inc., Rocky Hill, contractor for Jennifer Bryant. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 11 Rainbow Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4,039. Filed July 3. Innovative Custom Carpentry LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Craig Warwick and Jen Warwick. Cover the existing porch and build a kitchen and bathroom at 28 W. End Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $263,050. Filed June 2018. Katchko Construction Services, Stamford, contractor for Peter J. DaPuzzo. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 123 Park Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed June 2018. Katchko Construction Services, Stamford, contractor for Maryjan DaPuzzo. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 123 Park Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed June 2018. Keaveney Construction LLC, contractor for Gabriel Gerald. Finish the existing basement space for the game room in an existing single-family residence at 4 Cottonwood Chase, Unit 4, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $36,700. Filed June 28. Latrenta, Linda, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 475 Taconic Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed June 2018. Levi, Siny B. and Bruce A. Levy, Weston, contractor for self. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 29 Birch Hill Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $4,557. Filed June 26. Loser, Erika W., et al., Greenwich, contractor for self. Demolish the kitchen, bathroom and interior walls in an existing single-family residence at 27 Suburban Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed June 2018.

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Facts & Figures Morledge, Jenine Kelly and Joseph Morlege, Weston, contractor for self. Add a bathroom to an existing single-family residence at 44 Old Mill Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed June 26.

Ramirez, Rafael and Kevin M. Leon, Norwalk, contractor for self. Install replacement windows in an existing single-family residence at 51 Lockwood Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed June 29.

Trinity Heating & Air Inc., contractor for Joseph Rabito. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 90 Newtown Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $17,759. Filed June 25.

Munnelly, Brian, Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family residence at 188 Hobart Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $285,000. Filed June 2018.

Ross, Jay, Greenwich, contractor for Elizabeth Epley. Remodel the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 480 Field Point Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed June 2018.

Trinity Heating & Air Inc., contractor for Diane M. Cocchia. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 1 Jayne Way, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $28,591. Filed June 25.

Saltaire Development, Norwalk, contractor for Christina Hahn. Remodel the interior of an existing single-family residence at 9 Anthony Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $16,500. Filed June 2018.

Trinity Heating & Air Inc., contractor for Jacqueline Morgen. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 20 Roosevelt St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $8,177. Filed June 25.

Shore Point Builders LLC, Trumbull, contractor for Stanley Choy. Upgrade the interior of an existing single-family residence at 83 Sawmill Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $120,000. Filed June 2018.

Vinylume Inc., Stamford, contractor for Joseph V. Malone and Virginia A. Malone. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 16 Essex Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $28,604. Filed June 2018.

Pavarini North East Construction, Stamford, contractor for Greenwich American Inc. Demolish the interior staircases in an existing commercial space at 1 American Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $93,876. Filed June 2018. Peerless Consulting Corp., Greenwich, contractor for SHIMA LLC. Renovate the bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 41 Dawn Harbor Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed June 2018. Pointe Builders LLC, contractor for Norpointe LLC. Renovate the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 41 Wolfpit Ave., Unit 1F, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed June 27. Pointe Builders LLC, contractor for Norpointe LLC. Renovate the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 41 Wolfpit Ave., Unit 1H, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed June 27. Pointe Builders LLC, contractor for Norpointe LLC. Renovate the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 41 Wolfpit Ave., Unit 1E, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed June 27. Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, contractor for Angeline Linares. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 47 Lois St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $8,954. Filed June 29. Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, contractor for Vasilios Dimitroglou. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 12 Cloverly Circle, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $21,859. Filed June 29. Purepoint Energy LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Timna B. Tanners. Install solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 62 Arch St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $36,131. Filed June 2018. R.D. Williamson Inc., Greenwich, contractor for Constance J. Williamson. Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 43 Amherst Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed June 2018.

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Sterzinger, Susan and Richard Sterzinger, Danbury, contractor for self. Add a two-story addition to an existing single-family residence to include a master bedroom and bathroom at 28 Alan Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $61,440. Filed July 5. Stone Harbor Development Company LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Brunswick School. Alter the interior of an existing single-family residence at 1252 King St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed June 2018. Sullivan, Katherine and Michael Sullivan, Weston, contractor for self. Convert two bedrooms into a master bedroom in an existing single-family residence at 24 Lords Highway, Weston. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed June 26. Sweidan, Donna, Stamford, contractor for self. Remodel the kitchen and stove in an existing single-family residence at 21 Arlington Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $19,800. Filed between July 2 and July 13. Szuchman, Gayle R., Fairfield, contractor for self. Remodel the master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 338 Orchard Hill Lane, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed June 13. Tesla Energy Operations Inc., contractor for Judith J. Ingram, et al. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 9 Sound Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,275. Filed between July 2 and July 13.

Visconte, James F., Greenwich, contractor for self. Replace one bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 41 Cat Rock Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed June 2018. Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Allen Revocable Trust. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 8 Three Seasons Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $27,280. Filed June 27. Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Frederick Steele and Mary Jane. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 33 Chatham Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $11,594. Filed June 27. Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Penny M. Buonerba. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 28 Adams Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $18,414. Filed June 27. Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Allen Revocable Trust. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 8 Three Seasons Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $27,280. Filed June 27. VOF Realty LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family residence at 144 Milbank Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $800,000. Filed June 2018. VOF Realty LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self. Raise the roof of an existing single-family residence to accommodate a new car lift at 144 Milbank Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed June 2018.

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COURT CASES The following court cases represent the allegations made by plaintiffs in the initial filings of civil lawsuits, and do not represent legally binding judgments made by the courts.

Bridgeport Superior Court Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Danny Elizondo-Hidalgo, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendants alleging that he collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company and related parties, the defendants. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBTCV18-6076535-S. Filed July 9. American Honda Motor Company Inc., et al., Hartford. Filed by Helmut Erhardt, New Bern, North Carolina. Plaintiff’s attorney: Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this product liability suit against the defendants alleging that he was forced to be exposed to asbestos fibers and materials manufactured by the defendants during the course of his work. The defendants failed to advise the plaintiff of the dangerous characteristics of asbestos and failed to provide a safe working environment for the plaintiff. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, punitive and exemplary charges and such other relief as this court may deem proper. Case no. FBT-CV186076553-S. Filed July 10. BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc., East Hartford. Filed by Sheila Cosme-Repollet, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bradley, Denkovich & Karayiannis PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a slippery substance on a floor owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This slippery condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they permitted the unsafe substance to remain on the floor. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, costs and any other relief that the court deems just and fair. Case no. FBT-CV18-6076528-S. Filed July 9.

Bridgeport Hospital, et al., Hartford. Filed by Norman P. Barreira, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Thomas G. Ganim, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was parked on property owned by the defendants when a drain pipe exploded in front of him causing him to sustain injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they had failed to repair their storm drain. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. FBTCV18-6076583-S. Filed July 10.

Shelbourne Lafayette LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Vivian Buchla, Monroe. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jonathan E. Spodnick, Trumbull. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped in the kitchen area in a building owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This slippery condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they allowed a liquid to remain on the floor of their kitchen. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. FBT-CV18-6076658-S. Filed July 13.

David Alan LLC, et al., Middletown. Filed by People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Benanti & Associates, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a commercial term promissory note. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $10,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, possession of the collateral, interest, damages, attorney’s fees and court costs. Case no. FBT-CV186076622-S. Filed July 11.

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., Bloomington, Illinois. Filed by Eleanor Deshields, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Thomas M. Yuditski, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBT-CV18-6076586-S. Filed July 11.

Ingersoll-Rand Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Bertil Loven, Carolina, Rhode Island. Plaintiff’s attorney: Embry and Neusner, Groton. Action: The plaintiff has brought this product liability suit against the defendants alleging that he was forced to be exposed to asbestos fibers and materials manufactured by the defendants during the course of his work. The defendants failed to advise the plaintiff of the dangerous characteristics of asbestos and failed to provide a safe working environment for the plaintiff. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, punitive and exemplary charges and such other relief as this court may deem proper. Case no. FBT-CV18-6076549-S. Filed July 10. Quincy Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Quincy, Massachusetts. Filed by Maria Vittori, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBT-CV18-6076588-S. Filed July 11.

The Belle Haven Club Inc., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Angel D. Carrascco, New York, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zeisler & Zeisler PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he slipped on property owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This slippery condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to secure the truss on their premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court and such other and further relief as the court may deem just and proper. Case no. FBT-CV186076670-S. Filed July 13. Village Construction Co., New Haven. Filed by Joann Esposito, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to perform construction work pursuant to a contract with the plaintiff in that the work performed was incompetent, unworkmanlike, defective and unsafe. The plaintiff claims money damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, court costs and such other relief as the court may deem just and proper. Case no. FBT-CV186076539-S. Filed July 9.

Facts & Figures VIP Wash and Lube LLC, et al., Stratford. Filed by Northland Insurance Co., Hartford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Solomon and Solomon PC, Albany, New York. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendants alleging that they side swiped a vehicle insured by the plaintiff while performing repairs on the car. The plaintiff was allegedly forced to pay out $4,243 in monetary damages. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, attorney’s fees and court costs. Case no. FBT-CV186076649-S. Filed July 12. Whole Body Medicine LLC, Fairfield. Filed by Rooster River Plaza LLC, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ambrose & Strazza LLC, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for construction services provided to the building they were leasing from the plaintiff. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $243,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs. Case no. FBT-CV18-6076552-S. Filed July 10.

Danbury Superior Court Amica Mutual Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Briggett Hyland, New Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. DBDCV18-6027741-S. Filed July 10. Delmar Investment Inc., et al., Danbury. Filed by Robert Chea, Bethel. Plaintiff’s attorney: Hastings Cohan & Walsh LLP, Ridgefield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this assault suit against the defendants alleging that they served alcoholic beverages to a patron who assaulted the plaintiff, causing damages. As a result, the plaintiff suffered laceration and post-traumatic stress disorder. The plaintiff claims monetary damages and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. DBD-CV186027839-S. Filed July 13.

Eagle Concrete LLC, et al., Danbury. Filed by O&G Industries Inc., Torrington. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joseph M. Metzger, Torrington. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for materials provided to them. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $9,907 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, attorney’s fees, court costs and such other and future legal and equitable relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV18-6027754-S. Filed July 10. Geico General Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Srey Chhoeung, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jeremy Vishno, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. DBDCV18-6027751-S. Filed July 10. Mill Plain Diner Inc., Danbury. Filed by Mint Energy LLC, Burlington, Massachusetts. Plaintiff’s attorney: Sugarmann & Sugarmann, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for electricity supplied. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $5,776 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs. Case no. DBD-CV18-6027769-S. Filed July 12.

Stamford Superior Court Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Kristin Clinkenbeard, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Goff Law Group LLC, West Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FSTCV18-6037253-S. Filed July 10. Bankers Standard Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Robert Marty, Redding. Plaintiff’s attorney: Adelman Hirsch & Connors LLP, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-CV186037243-S. Filed July 10. Deerpath Capital Management LP, New York, New York. Filed by NovaFund Advisors LLC, Darien. Plaintiff’s attorney: Shipman & Goodwin LLP, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for marketing their investment fund. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs. Case no. FST-CV186037294-S. Filed July 13. EBSA Group LLC, Weston. Filed by David Jakaj, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: DiScala & DiScala, Norwalk. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he was seriously injured while using the defendant’s trampoline on its premises. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to properly train and supervise their patrons. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court and such other and further relief as may be justified in law or equity. Case no. FST-CV18-6037271-S. Filed July 12.

JCS Construction Group Inc., Greenwich. Filed by A&B Mechanical LLC, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ury & Moskow LLC, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for HVAC work provided to them on their premises. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $330,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, attorney’s fees and court costs. Case no. FST-CV186037264-S. Filed July 11. LaRosa Construction Company Inc., et al., Hartford. Filed by Signature Group LLC, Darien. Plaintiff’s attorney: Nedder & Associates, Darien. Action: The plaintiff has brought this tort suit against the defendants alleging that they have turned property owned by the plaintiff into a construction site and caused the premises to be unsafe. The plaintiff has declared the defendants to be negligent in their construction. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, attorney’s fees, court costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FSTCV18-6037231-S. Filed July 9. Nichols Trucking Company Inc., et al., Middleborough, Massachusetts. Filed by Metropolitan Group Property & Casualty Insurance Co., Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Mark D. Phillips. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that a vehicle insured by the plaintiff was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-CV18-6037238-S. Filed July 10. Richard Jones Landscaping LLC, et al., Darien. Filed by Jairo Saul Mateo, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wocl Leydon LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-CV18-6037230-S. Filed July 9.

FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT Conve & Avs Inc., et al., Miami, Florida. Filed by Carlo DeJesus. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tinley, Renehan & Dost LLP, Waterbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that they had an explosion on their property, which threw the plaintiff to the ground causing damages. This was allegedly due to the failure of the defendants in that they allowed gasses to accumulate in their processing facility. The plaintiff claims fair monetary damages, general damages, consequential damages, incidental damages, costs, fees and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:18-cv-01131-JBA. Filed July 9. The Home Depot USA Inc., Atlanta, Georgia. Filed by Ricardo Quives Jr. Plaintiff’s attorney: Sabatini & Associates, Newington. Action: The plaintiff has brought this disability act suit against the defendant alleging that he took time off from work due to a medical condition and could not return, even when he had a doctor’s note. The plaintiff was allegedly terminated, causing damages. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, back pay, front pay, bonuses, personal days, attorney’s fees, costs, liquidated damages, pre-judgment interest, post-judgment interest and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:18-cv-01141-JBA. Filed July 11. Titan Enterprises LLC, et al. Filed by West Chester Fire Insurance Co. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wolf, Horowitz & Ettinger LLC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that the plaintiff wrote a surety bond for a principal debt. The principal of the debt as well as the indemnitors, the defendants, wrongfully converted the plaintiff’s property. The surety overpaid the principal $134,468. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, the imposition of a constructive trust, treble damages, attorney’s fees, costs, punitive damages and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:18-cv-01152-SRU. Filed July 12.

Webster Capital Management LLC, Waltham, Massachusetts. Filed by Webster Financial Corp., et al., Waterbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Carlton Fields Jordan Burt, Hartford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this trademark infringement suit against the defendant alleging that it used the plaintiffs’ “Webster” trademark causing brand dilution and confusion. The plaintiffs claim an injunction enjoining the defendant and preventing them from continuing to infringe, monetary relief, punitive damages, treble damages, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:18-cv-01139-JBA. Filed July 10.

DEEDS COMMITTEE DEEDS Brantley, Cynthia, Bridgeport. Appointed committee: Gregory P. D’Amico, Bridgeport. Property: 76 Pearl Harbor Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $69,740. Docket no. FBTCV17-6067010-S. Filed June 28. DaSilva, Eric S., Danbury. Appointed committee: Dominic F. D’Amico, Danbury. Property: 12 Cedar St., Danbury. Amount: $36,501. Docket no. DBD-CV-17-6023207-S. Filed June 28. Green, Jennifer, et al., Stamford. Appointed committee: John J. Ryan, Stamford. Property: 24 East Ave., Unit 9, Stamford. Amount: $201,000. Docket no. FST-CV176033225-S. Filed June 26.

COMMERCIAL 95-3 Fairview Drive Danbury CT LLC, Stamford. Seller: Franco Alves-Feitosa and Juliana Bernardino Ferreira-Alvarez, New Milford. Property: 95-3 Fairview Drive, Danbury. Amount: $124,500. Filed June 27. American International Relocation Solutions LLC, Brookfield. Seller: Christian M. Darland and Kristen M. Darland, Fairfield. Property: Lot 42, Map 5500, Fairfield. Amount: $980,000. Filed July 2. BCM Ventures LLC, Trumbull. Seller: Howard Gura, Shelton. Property: Lot 16, Map 564, Trumbull. Amount: $230,000. Filed June 28. BCT-030 LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: BCT-1 LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 265 Washington Ave., Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed June 22.

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Facts & Figures BCT-040 LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: BCT-1 LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 40 Sanford Place, Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed June 22.

Blanco, Vidal A., Bridgeport. Seller: Masooma Z. Ali and Shahryar Nagori, Bridgeport. Property: 61 Deforest Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $176,000. Filed June 27.

BCT-205 LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: BCT-1 LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 223-237 Washington Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed June 22.

Bonaventura, Katherine L. and Thomas J. Bonaventura, Westport. Seller: Shirley Kranick, Westport. Property: 24 Silver Brook Road, Westport. Amount: $710,000. Filed June 21.

EDM 2 LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Norwalk Medical Center LLC, Great Neck, New York. Property: 71 and 75 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $3.1 million. Filed July 2.

Bonilla, Michael E. and Alesandira Rodriguez, Trumbull. Seller: Susan Bento, Fairfield. Property: 44 Merrill Road, Trumbull. Amount: $390,000. Filed June 29.

LMV II 885 Washington Holdings LP, Miami, Florida. Seller: FDAP 873 LLC, Norwalk. Property: Parcel 23, Map 8762, Stamford. Amount: $15.8 million. Filed June 29.

Borjes, Diane, Fairfield. Seller: Anthony Gallo, Bridgeport. Property: 187 Gilman St., Bridgeport. Amount: $330,000. Filed June 28.

Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Seller: Frank Tate, Bridgeport. Property: 363A Granfield Ave., Apt. 363A, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed June 28.

Calvo, Rose Danielle and Thomas J. Piccolo, Stratford. Seller: Jason Carini and Lisa Carini, Fairfield. Property: 61 Dawn St., Unit 61, Fairfield. Amount: $325,000. Filed July 2.

V Home Corp., Stamford. Seller: Saban Siljkovic, Stamford. Property: 173 Atlantic St., Bridgeport. Amount: $39,000. Filed June 25.

Carvalho, Marcio Da Rocha, Bridgeport. Seller: Josephine M. Murphy, Milford. Property: 3 Lillian Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $305,000. Filed July 2.

RESIDENTIAL Aissa, Ahmed, Trumbull. Seller: Virginia F. LaQuesse, Bridgeport. Property: 335 Glendale Ave., Unit G-1, Bridgeport. Amount: $80,000. Filed June 29. Alcantara, Amanda E. and David A. Cortez, Bridgeport. Seller: Robert Wierzbinski, Flushing, New York. Property: 46-48 Amos St., Bridgeport. Amount: $259,000. Filed June 21. Altergott, Melissa A., Denver, Colo. Seller: Frank J. Carpenteri, Greenwich. Property: 58-60 Prospect Street Condominium, Unit A, Greenwich. Amount: $735,000. Filed June 22. Andrade, Maria F. Caiza and Luis Alvino Suarez Suarez, Bridgeport. Seller: Marie S. Jean, Bridgeport. Property: 194 Wade St., Bridgeport. Amount: $170,000. Filed June 22. Beckles, Israel La Costa, Maspeth, New York. Seller: Toll CT III LP, Danbury. Property: 19 Moorland Drive, Danbury. Amount: $503,811. Filed July 2. Black, Orief, Mount Vernon, New York. Seller: WSK II LLC, Stratford. Property: 149 Sage Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $309,000. Filed June 29.

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Chen, Jingye and Xin Li, Greenwich. Seller: Ya Ha and Jiajia Zhang, Woodbridge. Property: Lot 4, Map 4077, Greenwich. Amount: $863,800. Filed June 22. Clifford, Grace A. and Shawn R. Clifford, Bethel. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: 8 Codfish Hill Road Extension, Newtown. Amount: $360,000. Filed June 28. Coliskey, Susan, Francis J. Coliskey and Michael Bellino, White Plains, New York. Seller: John Michael Lyons and Dawn Selva Miller, Stamford. Property: Unit A, Map 13558, Stamford. Amount: $425,000. Filed July 2. Dallta, Pavli and Olta Hafizi, Stamford. Seller: Carolyn R. Podgurski, Stamford. Property: Lot 45, Map 1243, Stamford. Amount: $330,000. Filed June 29. DaSilva, JoAnne F., Brookfield. Seller: Roger S. Metz, Newtown. Property: 25 Narragansett Trail, Newtown. Amount: $390,000. Filed June 28. DeSilva, Ryan, Fairfield. Seller: Courtney Boccuzzi, Milford. Property: 71 Little Deer Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $233,200. Filed July 10.

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Duarte, Carmen M. and Ramon E. Samper, New Milford. Seller: Matthew Klypka and Giselle C. Pereira, Newtown. Property: 5 Winton Farm Road, Newtown. Amount: $685,000. Filed June 29. Echevarria, Angel S., Bridgeport. Seller: Raymone Gonzalez and Elizabeth Rivera-Pirela, Bridgeport. Property: 555 Huntington Turnpike, Bridgeport. Amount: $176,000. Filed June 20. Erbsland, Jennifer and Eric Erbsland, Rye, New York. Seller: Silvana Valencia Wheeler and Alan Robert Wheeler, Greenwich. Property: 17 Green Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $729,000. Filed June 22. Eshetu, Heremela and Michael Eshetu, White Plains, New York. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, New York. Property: 223 and 227 Jane St., Bridgeport. Amount: $150,150. Filed June 22. Ferleger, Karen M. and Kenneth I. Ferleger, Fairfield. Seller: Beach Walk Homes LLC, Fairfield. Property: 199 Alden St., Fairfield. Amount: $458,000. Filed June 21. Frawley, Rosemary F. and Tucker P. Frawley, Fairfield. Seller: Colleen S. Bushby, Fairfield. Property: 230 Sturbridge Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $710,000. Filed July 11. Gallo, Sandra and Enrico Gallo, Jupiter, Florida. Seller: Michael Custardo, Norwalk. Property: 1 French Farm Road, Norwalk. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed July 2. Gray, Sarah J. and Lance Gray, Stamford. Seller: Jonathan A. Dean and Diane A. Dean, Fairfield. Property: Lot 48, Map 5778, Fairfield. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed July 2. Grutzner, Julie E. and Jonathan H. Grutzner, Oregon, Wis. Seller: Luke S. Youngblood and Yuan YiHsia, Fairfield. Property: Lot 8, Map of Lake Hills, Fairfield. Amount: $748,000. Filed June 22. Gulati, Sonia and Abhishek Malhotra, Danbury. Seller: Kelly A. Long and Robin A. Long, Danbury. Property: 32 Crows Nest Lane, Unit 2, Danbury. Amount: $261,000. Filed July 2. Harvey, Nicole and David Lynch, Norwalk. Seller: Daniel S. Fielder and Tiffany S. Fielder, Norwalk. Property: 38 Visconti St., Norwalk. Amount: $455,000. Filed July 2. Haughton, Lisa and Matthew John Haughton, Fairfield. Seller: Thomas J. Golon and Tracey G. Golon, Fairfield. Property: 40 Szost Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $625,000. Filed July 2.

Hines, Coleen, Bridgeport. Seller: Adalberto Colon, Bridgeport. Property: 324 Lynne Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $215,000. Filed June 27. Honeycutt, Marianne and Manuel Santiago, Fairfield. Seller: Taheo Kim, Fairfield. Property: 263 Wilson St., Fairfield. Amount: $440,000. Filed June 22. Hughes, Katrina and Eugene John Hughes, Norwalk. Seller: Beth M. Raaen and Paul G. Raaen, Greenwich. Property: 5 James St., Norwalk. Amount: $745,000. Filed July 3. Jackson, Elizabeth A. and Michael Jackson, Stamford. Seller: Karl Lloyd Davies and Jacqueline Hazel Davies, Stamford. Property: 222 Rocky Rapids Road, Stamford. Amount: $740,000. Filed June 29.

Mamun, Abdulla Al, Bridgeport. Seller: Carmelo A. Marin, Jose E. Perez and Jose R. Lopez-Ostorga, Bridgeport. Property: 57 Robin St., Bridgeport. Amount: $360,000. Filed June 29. McMullan, Kathleen R. and William H. McMullan Jr., Greenwich. Seller: Carole S. Purse, Greenwich. Property: Lot 2, Map 2740, Greenwich. For an unknown amount paid. Filed June 22. Morataya, Eladio, Bridgeport. Seller: Thomas Fedele, Bronx, New York. Property: Lot 24, Burnsford Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $175,000. Filed June 26. Nagori, Samina and Masooma Z. Ali, Fairfield. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 182 Deforest Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $45,750. Filed June 29.

Jara, Wilson B. and Esther De Oliveria, Bridgeport. Seller: Frank A. Matera Jr., Bridgeport. Property: 475 Hart St., Bridgeport. Amount: $175,000. Filed June 27.

Nenin, Milena P., Norwalk. Seller: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 5 Cottage St., Bridgeport. Amount: $58,000. Filed June 26.

Jennings, Megan and Anthony Gelsi, Stamford. Seller: Jay Construction LLC, Fairfield. Property: 16 Sunny Ridge Parkway, Trumbull. Amount: $339,000. Filed June 29.

Noe, Katherine and Charles Noe, Bridgeport. Seller: Melissa T. Swaby, Bridgeport. Property: 456 Hooker Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $225,000. Filed June 26.

Judd, Taylor, Fairfield. Seller: Bard Kligerman, Bridgeport. Property: 3250 Fairfield Ave., Unit 320, Bridgeport. Amount: $185,000. Filed June 25.

Orellana, Sully J., Bridgeport. Seller: Migual Rosario, Bridgeport. Property: 1235 Lindley St., Bridgeport. Amount: $170,100. Filed June 27.

Layton, Karin S. and Stephen B. Layton, Fairfield. Seller: Sergio Orsanigo and Giulia S. M. Caroti Orsanigo, Trumbull. Property: 245 Unquowa Road, Unit 54, Fairfield. Amount: $400,000. Filed July 2.

Parra, Jose, Bridgeport. Seller: Frank J. Coppola and Barbara Coppola, Bridgeport. Property: 439-441 Charles St., Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed June 20.

Li, Li and Ling Zhang, Greenwich. Seller: Fred Berardinone and Leigh Rock, Greenwich. Property: 5 Cross St., Greenwich. Amount: $775,000. Filed June 22. Liao, Xiaoyun, Winnetka, Illinois. Seller: Hilary DeVries and Christopher DeVries, Danbury. Property: 32 Tucker St., Unit 32, Danbury. Amount: $342,000. Filed June 28. Maitland, Bevine, Derby. Seller: Kenmore Consulting Group LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 1171-1173 Norman St., Bridgeport. Amount: $314,900. Filed June 27. Mala, Stiljan, New York, New York. Seller: Beata K. Mala, New York, New York. Property: 50-54 Evers Court, Bridgeport. Amount: $242,000. Filed June 25.

Patil, Vijay, Stamford. Seller: Osama Farag and Sherin Hanna, Stamford. Property: 77 Glenbrook Road, Unit 405, Stamford. Amount: $327,000. Filed July 2. Pecora, Justin and Kaoria Pecora, Danbury. Seller: Good Start Homes LLC, Newtown. Property: 1216 Scuppo Road, Unit F2, Danbury. Amount: $138,300. Filed June 28. Pelletier, Jane K., Norwalk. Seller: 86 Roton LLC, Greenwich. Property: 86 Roton Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed July 3. Pizzaro, Daniel, Bridgeport. Seller: Calie D. Taylor, Bridgeport. Property: 158-160 Beechwood Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $101,500. Filed June 25. Pope, Jory and Nicole Gaudio, Harrison, New York. Seller: Daniel B. Gomes and Tara E. Beall-Gomes, Trumbull. Property: 2 Turney Place, Trumbull. Amount: $325,000. Filed July 2.

Price, Nicole and Carl Price, Danbury. Seller: Anneliese Schulz, Danbury. Property: Lot 2, Map 634, Danbury. Amount: $205,000. Filed June 27. Proffit, Stephen J. and Daniel J. Proffit, Bethel. Seller: 7 Berkshire Shores LLC, Newtown. Property: 10 Karen Blvd., Newtown. Amount: $321,000. Filed June 26. Rainey, Jonel, Jamaica, New York. Seller: Marcos Riberio, Bridgeport. Property: 229 Thorme St., Bridgeport. Amount: $283,000. Filed June 21. Ramanan, Prasad, Greenwich. Seller: Jason Orlosky and Galina Zelfond Orlosky, Greenwich. Property: 68 Sheephill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed June 20. Reed, Nick, Stamford. Seller: McDillon Holdings Inc., Fairfield. Property: Poplar Street, Bridgeport. Amount: $300,000. Filed June 26. Reef, Laura K. and Joshua S. Reef, Danbury. Seller: Michael P. Mattera and Kristen M. Mattera, Newtown. Property: 4 Saw Mill Road, Newtown. Amount: $429,900. Filed June 27. Rochefort, Morgan L., Norwalk. Seller: 3 France Street Associates LLC, Norwalk. Property: Unit B of The Gables Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $244,000. Filed July 9. Rossi, Ainsley F. and Michael R. Rossi, Trumbull. Seller: Stephen V. Wright and Maribel M. Wright, Trumbull. Property: 71 Country Club Road, Trumbull. Amount: $489,900. Filed June 29. Rowland, George Thomas, Newtown. Seller: Paul A. Larsen and Barbara A. Larsen, Newtown. Property: Parcel 1, Map 4964, Newtown. Amount: $399,500. Filed June 29. Roy, Minu and Dipak Kumar Roy, Trumbull. Seller: William Desa and Tonya M. Desa, Trumbull. Property: 129 North St., Trumbull. Amount: $514,000. Filed June 29. Sanabria, Edvin A., Larchmont, New York. Seller: Kershwin Singh and Atif Seyal, Bridgeport. Property: 49-51 Wheeler Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $200,000. Filed June 28. Sherla, Mohan, Stamford. Seller: William J. Marabella and Claire A. Marabella, Wilton. Property: 20 Fawn Ridge Lane, Unit 20, Wilton. Amount: $427,000. Filed June 22. Siljkovic, Saban, Stamford. Seller: David L. Rosenbaum, Bridgeport. Property: 310-312 Bond St., Bridgeport. Amount: $90,000. Filed June 25.

Facts & Figures Silvestri-Medina, Jennifer, Brewster, New York. Seller: Moses Singer, Brooklyn, New York. Property: 85 Highland Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $250,000. Filed June 27. Sookhoo, Dhanmatie, Bridgeport. Seller: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Property: 6 Armstrong Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $70,000. Filed June 29.

Welch, Jennifer G. and David J. Welch Jr., Westport. Seller: James Hart and Mary Ellen Hart, Westport. Property: Lot 3, Map 2645, Westport. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed June 20.

Munoz, Rose, et al. Creditor: Federal National Mortgage Association, Beaverton, Oregon. Property: 151-153 Sherwood Ave., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed June 29.

Will, Witney and Christopher J. Proto, New Fairfield. Seller: George R. Will and Toni-Lynn Will, Garrison, New York. Property: 27 Beaver Bog Road, New Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed June 28.

Peterson, Verna J. et al. Creditor: Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Missouri. Property: 2 Cloverleaf Drive, New Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed June 26.

Sosa, Krystal Pagan and Pedro Sosa, Stamford. Seller: Andrew Nannani and Jennifer Nannini, Stamford. Property: 28 Munko Drive, Stamford. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed July 2.

Williams, Gary, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 118 Asylum St., Bridgeport. Amount: $47,000. Filed June 27.

Tassitano, Cristina and Hunter Tassitano, Weston. Seller: Alessandra Greco, Danbury. Property: 8 Overlook Terrace, Danbury. Amount: $275,000. Filed June 26.

Willis, Kenesha Renee and Daniel E. Willis, Bridgeport. Seller: David M. Lambo, Easton. Property: 30 Action Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $292,000. Filed June 25.

Terrell, Colin and Halley Terrell, Bridgeport. Seller: Kathleen A. Sherwood, Bridgeport. Property: 65 Seaside Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $365,750. Filed June 29.

Wreschner, Bonnie and Harrison Wreschner, Greenwich. Seller: Nigel Ellard and Fiona Ellard, Greenwich. Property: 11 Grimes Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2.4 million. Filed June 21.

Thomas, Bobby Gene, Stamford. Seller: Elliot Isban, Stamford. Property: 161 Mill Road, Stamford. Amount: $599,000. Filed July 2. Thompson-Lamothe, Tabia, Bronx, New York. Seller: Yanfei Li and and Ziqiao Cao, Trumbull. Property: 16 Woodhill Road, Trumbull. Amount: $462,500. Filed June 29. Thornton, Deanna Lynn, Newtown. Seller: Stacey L. Seeley, Newtown. Property: 8 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $337,500. Filed June 26. Tirado, Yasmin G., Trumbull. Seller: Cartus Financial Corp., Danbury. Property: 98 Colony Road, Trumbull. Amount: $341,500. Filed June 29.

Yamano, Tainara F. and Danilo K. Yamano, Danbury. Seller: Matthew M. Roberto and Anka Roberto, Newtown. Property: 3 Elana Lane, Newtown. Amount: $415,000. Filed June 29. Zaman, Aden, San Francisco, California. Seller: Antonios C. Backos and Theone K. Backos, Greenwich. Property: 311 Riversville Road, Greenwich. Amount: $951,000. Filed June 20.

FORECLOSURES Brooks, Fredenia E., et al. Creditor: PNC Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 65 Stueben St., Unit 17, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed June 29.

Tso, Cecilia and E. Waide Warner Jr., Cambridge, Massachusetts. Seller: Edward P. Harding and Margaret P. Harding, Stamford. Property: 45 Barn Hill Road, Stamford. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed June 29.

Campbell, Phillip A., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 49 Lansing St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed June 28.

Volz, Daniel J., Stamford. Seller: Morgan P. Patterson, Norwalk. Property: 78 Rowayton Woods Drive, Unit 97, Norwalk. Amount: $380,000. Filed July 3.

Diaz-Nieves, Ana N., et al. Creditor: Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 8385 Yale St., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed June 25.

Weihert, Klaus, Bridgeport. Seller: Mary E. Maraczi, Bridgeport. Property: 25 Cartright St., Unit 8J, Bridgeport. Amount: $62,000. Filed June 29.

Eversley, Lonice, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 1769 Central Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed June 27.

Sisler, Diana C. and Raymond A. Sisler, et al. Creditor: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 169 Old Battery Road, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed June 27. Socorro, Elena Rivera, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, New York. Property: 60 Kennedy Drive, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed June 20.

JUDGMENTS Brown, Julian and Pilar Rodriguez, Bridgeport. $423 in favor of Medtech LLC, Orange, by Opin & Associates LLC, Milford. Property: 75 Laurel Place, Bridgeport. Filed June 26. Castaneda, Luis, Danbury. $892 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Bethel, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 22 Holley St., Danbury. Filed June 28. Chessare, Stephen D., Fairfield. $16,635 in favor of Ford Motor Credit Co., Livonia, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 365 Fallow Field Road, Fairfield. Filed June 20. Coppolo, Daniel, Danbury. $546 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Imaging, Bethel, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 27 Fourth St., Danbury. Filed June 28. Darlington, Elvis, Bridgeport. $1,071 in favor of Trinity Health of New England Corporation Inc., Hartford, by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 134 Read St., Bridgeport. Filed June 26. Debarros, Ophir, Danbury. $1,555 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Imaging, Bethel, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 1 Buckskin Heights Drive, Danbury. Filed June 28. Duff, Erin, Danbury. $754 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Bethel, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 2 Seneca Road, Danbury. Filed June 28. Filho, Maria, Danbury. $2,550 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Bethel, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 33 Rowan St., Danbury. Filed June 28.

Louise-Sidne, Wiline, Bridgeport. $5,000 in favor of Unifund Corp., Westbrook, by Calistro & Airone LLC, Westbrook. Property: 197 Hollister Ave., Bridgeport. Filed June 26. Sanches, Jose, Fairfield. $2,036 in favor of Milford Hospital, Milford, by the Law Offices of Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 360 Reef Road, Fairfield. Filed July 3. Zanfordino, Migdalia, Danbury. $769 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 7 Boxwood Lane, Danbury. Filed June 28.

LEASES Gressett, Lisa, by self. Landlord: Putnam Park Apartments Inc., Stamford. Property: Apt. 133 of Putnam Park Apartments, Greenwich. Term: 22 years, commencing June 19, 2018. Filed June 21. Tate, Frank, by self. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: Apartment 321B in Building 11 in Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Term: 37 years, commenced June 27, 2018. Filed June 28. Town Fair Tire Centers of Connecticut LLC, by Neil Mellen. Landlord: Town Fair Tire Centers of Connecticut LLC, East Haven. Property: Route 806 of Palmtrees Road, Danbury. Term: 15 years, commencing June 28, 2018. Filed July 2.

LIENS FEDERAL TAX LIENS-FILED Aquilio, Mary C. and Dominick J. Aquilio, 20 Great Ring Road, Monroe. $287,747, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 2. Chalumeau, Alicia P., 90 Fawn Ridge Lane, Norwalk. $211,119, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 2. Colburn, Michael L., 62 Windsor Road, Shelton. $58,680, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 2. DSP Consulting LLC, 423 Center Meadow Lane, Danbury. $13,097, failure to file correct information returns tax penalty and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed June 18. Forcier, Michele and Ronald F. Fields, 8 Sylvan Road, Danbury. $40,777, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 2.

Fray, William T., 65 Benson Place, Fairfield. $49,280, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 2.

Santora, Cindi A., 176 Bouton St., Norwalk. $15,107, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 26.

Furtado, Robson, 29 Stevens St., Danbury. $26,247, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 26.

Waypoint Arrow Ridge Investors LP, 9 W. Broad St., Suite 800, Stamford. $126,360, U.S. return of partnership income. Filed June 29.

General Electric Credit LIC Associates Partnership, 201 Merritt Seven, Suite UL, Norwalk. $26,252, U.S. return of partnership income. Filed July 2. Kahn, Linda Pierson and Robert S. Kahn, 180 Turn of River Road, Unit 8C, Stamford. $67,086, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 5. Luzern, 12 S. Main St., Suite 301, Norwalk. $23,092, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 20. Martinez, Carlos E. Morera, 345 Pearl Harbor St., Bridgeport. $47,005, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 2. Mullins, Tanya, 281 Grand St., Bridgeport. $2,820, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 2. Tequila Bar LLC and Don Carmelos Mexican Grill, 7 Winfield St., Norwalk. $17,268, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed July 2. Tsionis, Dimitra and George V. Tsionis, 16 Country Club Road, Norwalk. $41,377, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 2. Yergey, Melissa H. and Harry P. Yergey, 3 Decker St., Norwalk. $73,415, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 2.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Almeida, Carmela and Juvenal Almeida, 8 Durant St., Danbury. $28,448, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 2. Braun, Kristin A., 20 River Road, Apt. 6A, Fairfield. $2,342, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 2. Fasfa Transportation LLC, 90-92 Bouton St., Norwalk. $13,473, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed June 26. Norwalk Law Associates LLC, 101 Merritt 7, Suite 300, Norwalk. $28,400, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed June 26. Rivera, Angel M., 36 Brooklawn Ave., Bridgeport. $9,300, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 21.

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MECHANIC’S LIENS-FILED 28 Southfield Avenue LLC, Stamford. Filed by Hycrete Inc., Calstadt, New Jersey, by Phillip Rhodes. Property: 28-30 Southfield Avenue, Unit 2, Stamford. Amount: $684,663. Filed June 29. Manna, Henrietta and Michael Manna, Norwalk. Filed by WBG Holdings LLC, Greens Farms, by Bernard Deverin. Property: 7 Stephen Mather Road, Norwalk. Amount: $22,000. Filed July 3.

LIS PENDENS 135 North Bishop Avenue Associates LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 135-137 N. Bishop Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied against the owner by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed June 25. Azima, Nharimann, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for MTGLQ Investors LP. Property: 214 Nautilus Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $160,500, dated October 2004. Filed June 27. Bridgeport Health Care Realty Co., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Cohn Birnbaum & Shea PC, Hartford, for People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 600 Bond St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $15.5 million, dated April 2000. Filed July 2. Caragay, Flora C., Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Ditech Financial LLC. Property: 39 Downs Ave., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $313,000, dated April 2017. Filed July 2. Carriage Crossing Apartments LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 33 Boston Terrace, Unit 4, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied against the owner by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed June 25.

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Facts & Figures Clarke, Jeffrey, et al., Stamford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Ditech Financial LLC. Property: 252 Glenbrook Road, Apt. 39C, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $136,000, dated April 2003. Filed June 29. Cruz, Wilfredo, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 66 Dayton Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied against the owner by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed June 25.

Moutinho, Manuel, Bridgeport. Filed by John R. Bryk, Bridgeport, for Main Street Business Management Inc. Property: Hart Street, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $2 million, dated January 2009. Filed June 28. Negron, Osvaldo, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 251257 Jane St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied against the owner by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed June 25.

Deutsche Bank National Trust, et al., Stamford. Filed by Law Office of Vincent J. Freccia III, Stamford, for thecity of Stamford. Property: 15 Liberty St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a blight lien levied by the city of Stamford and take possession of the property. Filed June 28.

Olivera, Yolanda, et al., Stamford. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, Rhode Island, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: Lot 36, Map 3338, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $487,500, dated February 2006. Filed June 26.

Glover, Willie, et al., Stamford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Coral Gables, Florida. Property: 30 Ann St., Unit 4, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $450,000, dated March 2009. Filed June 27.

Pecquex, Daniel, et al., Wilton. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: Lot 7, Map 1863, Wilton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $500,000, dated August 2004. Filed June 21.

Henry, Millicent, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 496 Hart St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $219,810, dated April 2009. Filed June 28.

Porco, Pasquale D., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for PHH Mortgage Corp. Property: 9 Highland Place, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $432,000, dated December 2014. Filed June 21.

Liberty Street Holdings LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by Law Office of Vincent J. Freccia III, Stamford, for the city of Stamford. Property: 19 Liberty St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a blight lien levied by the city of Stamford and take possession of the property. Filed June 28. Lugo, Henry, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for HSBC Bank USA NA Property: 695 Iranistan Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $211,000, dated May 2007. Filed June 27.

Meirinho, Francisco, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Leopold & Associates PLLC, Stamford, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 59 Pennsylvania Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $171,535, dated August 2015. Filed June 26.

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Poteau, Jean Eugene, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Ditech Financial LLC. Property: 140 Williamsburg Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $189,600, dated November 2003. Filed June 25. Saez, Florencio, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 241 Seaver Circle, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $218,750, dated June 2006. Filed June 27. Schoeller, Jeremy S., et al., Danbury. Filed by Jones, Damia, Kaufman, et al., Danbury, for Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust 2017-1. Property: 2A Spruce Mountain Road, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $500,000, dated October 2007. Filed June 27.

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Smith, Charles D., et al., Trumbull. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Specialized Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Florida. Property: 6 Colonial Drive, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $401,150, dated November 2013. Filed June 29. Tannous, Elias, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 528-530 Gregory St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $336,000, dated August 2005. Filed June 27. Walsh, John W., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Coral Gables, Florida. Property: 1000 Laurel Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $352,500, dated April 2010. Filed June 25. Yeh, Jing and Ching Yeh, et al., Stamford. Filed by the Law Office of Vincent J. Freccia III, Stamford, for the city of Stamford. Property: 579 Glenbrook Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a blight lien levied by the city of Stamford and take possession of the property. Filed June 28.

MORTGAGES 484 Pacific Street Owner LLC, New Canaan, by Theodore Kakoyiannis. Lender: TD Bank NA, White Plains, New York. Property: 474 and 484 Pacific St., Stamford. Amount: $5.6 million. Filed July 2. 5 Star Holdings LLC, New Rochelle, New York, by Louis A. Afonso. Lender: LendingOne LLC, Boca Raton, Florida. Property: 134-136 Colony St., Bridgeport. Amount: $130,000. Filed June 29. 5 Star Holdings LLC, New Rochelle, New York, by Louis A. Afonso. Lender: LendingOne LLC, Boca Raton, Florida. Property: 762-764 Grand ST., Bridgeport. Amount: $113,750. Filed June 29. 547 N Ave Bridgeport Realty, et al., Mount Vernon, New York, by Tamay Balaranlar. Lender: Peopleâ€™s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 547 North Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $5 million. Filed June 29. AACE LLC, Lake Grove, New York, by Albert A. Brayson III. Lender: Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 30 Woodland Place, Stamford. Amount: $667,500. Filed June 29.

AACE LLC, Lake Grove, New York, by Albert A. Brayson III. Lender: Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 31 Woodland Place, Stamford. Amount: $457,500. Filed June 29. Berkshire Estates LLC, Brooklyn, New York, by Moses Singer. Lender: Gaeg LLC, Cedarhurst, New York. Property: 16 Barry Place, Trumbull. Amount: $243,000. Filed June 27. Fred N. Durante Jr. Enterprises LLC, Stamford, by Fred N. Durante Jr. Lender: Titan Capital ID LLC, Miami Beach, Florida. Property: Parcel A, Map 8781, Stamford. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed June 29. Hong and Jung LLC, by Melanie Bin Jung. Lender: Savoy Bank, New York, New York. Property: 1149-1159 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $800,000. Filed June 27. J&S Renovations LLC, Trumbull, by Jon Urquidi. Lender: Sosa Capital LLC, Westport. Property: 12 Woodmere Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $165,000. Filed June 29. Knight & Grabowski Properties LLC, Stamford, by Stephen P. Grabowski. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: Strawberry Hill, Map 7, Stamford. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed June 29. MPB Properties LLC, Fairfield, by Michael P. Brennan. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: 2742-2746 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $456,700. Filed June 29. Rower Corp., Bridgeport, by Moises Rosales. Lender: TD Bank NA, White Plains, New York. Property: 364 Funston Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $600,000. Filed June 25. Schiano Properties LLC, Greenwich, by Angelo J. Schiano. Lender: Patriot Bank NA, Stamford. Property: 337-339 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $700,000. Filed June 20.

NEW BUSINESSES Aquathon Skincare, 16 Lyrical Lane, Newtown 06482, c/o Stacey Maddox. Filed June 26. Berman Consulting, 15 E. Putnam Ave., Unit 530, Greenwich 06830, c/o Jerry Berman. Filed June 22. CMB Holdings Inc., 20 Bradley Lane, Newtown 06482, c/o Christine M. Barto. Filed June 27. Family Convenience Mart, 1484 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Family Convience Mart Inc. Filed June 29.

Floral Design by Melissa LLC, 93 Berkshire Road, Newtown 06404, c/o Matthew Mihalcik. Filed June 22. G-Mat Music, 115 Mill Brook Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Jordan Jett. Filed June 21. Good Counsel Malta House, 5 Prowitt St., Norwalk 06855, c/o Kim Petrone. Filed June 22. Greenwich Event Services LLC, 32 Field Point Road, Greenwich 06830, c/o Sandra S. Senior. Filed June 20. Holistic Hair, 305 Knowton St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Wilmary Ripoll. Filed June 27. J&J Deli Grocery Market 2 LLC, 252 Maplewood Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Osiris Espinal. Filed June 28. Jerald Rappaport, 5 Bayberry Lane, Wilton 06897, c/o Jerald Rappaport. Filed June 21. John Abele Carpentry, 3626 Madison Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o John E. Abeele. Filed June 27. Le Bon Samaritan, 136 Snow Crystal Lane, Stamford 06905, c/o Jimmy MaCloire. Filed June 21. Madison Deli LLC, 1032 Madison Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Gundalupe Rojas. Filed June 28. Monumental Movements LLC, 4540 Main St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Ricky Millis. Filed June 20. MyEyeDr., 228 S. Main St., Newtown 06470, c/o MyEyeDr Optometry of Conn LLC. Filed June 20. Newtown Insurance Services LLC, 34 Church Hill Road, Newtown 06470, c/o Raymond E. Manzi. Filed June 26. Residence At Summer Street, 14 Second St., Stamford 06902, c/o LCB Senior Living LLC. Filed June 20. River Art Museum Inc., 43 Lakeview Terrace, Newtown 06482, c/o Glen River. Filed June 29. Sharie Nail Uip Bar, 1080 E. Main St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Sharie L. Torres. Filed June 20. Skosh, 37 W. Haviland Lane, Stamford 06903, c/o JPG Marketing LLC. Filed June 21.

United Transportation Department, 265 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Kitara Manns. Filed June 27.

PATENTS Automatic paper selection for custom-media sizes. Patent no. 10,033,894 issued to David Berke, London, United Kingdom; and Paul R. Conlon, South Bristol, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method for generating a framework for three-dimensional printed parts. Patent no. 10,029,419 issued to Robert B. Anderson Jr., Syracuse, New York; Timothy P. Foley, Marion, New York; and Eliud Robles Flores, Rochester, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method of wireless fidelity secure authentication. Patent no. 10,033,531 issued to Francis K. Tse, Rochester, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Single dose screening for particulate materials. Patent no. 10,029,810 issued to Paul M. Wegman, Pittsford, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System and method for using a mobile camera as a copier. Patent no. 10,033,901 issued to Krishnamurthy Venugopal Gnanadevalu, Chennai, India; Sainarayanan Gopalakrishnan, Chennai, India; Mohan Vijayalaya Pandian, Tamilnadu, India; and Vignesh Doss, Tamil Nadu, India. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Systems and methods for automatically modifying imposition using dynamically loaded media size on a continuous feed printer. Patent no. 10,032,095 issued to Rajakani Muthupandi, Reno, Nevada; Bridget Anne Thomson, Hawthorne, California; and Carl Edwin Gadow, Torrance, California. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Systems and methods for printjob management on a printing device. Patent no. 10,031,709 issued to Muralidaran Krishnasamy and Narayan Kesavan, Chennai, India. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Wear-resistant transparent coating. Patent no. 10,030,170 issued to Tony J. Wigglesworth, Oakville, Canada; Adrien Pierre Cote, Mississauga, Canada; and Brynn Mary Dooley, Toronto, Canada. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

LEGAL NOTICES PEACEFUL JOURNEY HOME SOLUTIONS LLC. Appl. for Auth. to do business in NY filed with the SSNY 4/17/2018. LLC formed in Nevada on 1/31/2018. Off loc: Westchester County. SSNY desig as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to the LLC c/o POB 27740, Las Vegas NV 89126. Off loc in NV is c/o Nevada Corp. Hdqrtrs. Inc., 4730 S. Fort Apache Rd., Ste 300, Las Vegas, NV 89147-7947. Copies of Cert. of Org. of LLC are on file & available from Secretary of State of NV, 101 N Carson St, Ste 3, Carson City, NV 89701. Purpose: any lawful #61755 Notice of Formation of JKM Counseling, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 2/27/18. 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, 119 E. Hartsdale Ave., Hartsdale NY 10530. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61756 Notice of Formation of Medsurg Technologies, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with USCA on 6/14/18. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. USCA desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. USCA shall mail process to the LLC, 7014 13th Ave, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61757 Gibots LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/30/2018. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 20 Winterberyy Lane, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510. General Purpose. #61758 Notice of Formation of Cooper Lots LLC. Articles of Organization Filed with the NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 06/07/2018. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, c/o Hocherman Tortorella & Wekstein, LLP, One North Broadway, Ste 701, Attn: Noelle Wolfson, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61759 Notice of Formation of Beck & Barr LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 01/10/2018. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Kevin Barros 121 South Highland Ave, Apt 1L,Ossining, NY 10562. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61760 Notice of Formation of Spray Foam Art, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 03/22/2018. 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, 44 Ledgewood Dr, Norwalk CT 06850. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61763 Ala Tristate Development Group LLC. Filed 6/18/18 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 789 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704 Purpose: all lawful #61765 Orenda, LLC. Filed 6/14/18 Office: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 2 Giordano Drive, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 Purpose: all lawful #61766 PRIME LINKS TRANSPORT, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/31/18. Office:Weschester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, Michael A. Hynes 312 S 2nd Ave #1, Mount Vernon NY 10550. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #61767

Notice of Formation of Springline Commercial Realty Advisors, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 6/20/2018 Office location: Westchester County SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Springline Commercial Realty 234 Daisy Farms Drive, Scarsdale, NY 10583 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61769 Notice of Formation of KarlDowdenLaw, PLLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 5/7/18. 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 PLLC, 445 Hamilton Ave, Ste 1102, White Plains, NY 10601. Purpose: Law. #61770 Notice Of Formation of Hop In To The Terminal, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/7/2018. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY design. As agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 82 Claremont Ave Mount Vernon, NY 10550. Purpose: any lawful purpose #61772 40 Weaver Street, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 6/14/2018. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Pamela Nodiff, 1170 Greacen Point Rd., Mamaroneck, NY 10543. General Purpose. #61774 IGlow Aesthetics LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 6/5/2018. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Heather Kramer Giordano, Po Box 644, Bedford, NY 10506. General Purpose. #61775 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: Stuyvesant Apartments Owners LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on June 21, 2018. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Stuyvesant Apartments Owners LLC, c/o Mountco Construction and Development Corp., 700 White Plains Road, Suite 363, Scarsdale, New York 10583. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #61779 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: Stuyvesant Apartments Managers LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on June 21, 2018. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Stuyvesant Apartments Managers LLC, c/o Mountco Construction and Development Corp., 700 White Plains Road, Suite 363, Scarsdale, New York 10583. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #61780 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (ìLLCî). Name: MSA Associates I LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on June 21, 2018. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to MSA Associates I LLC, c/o Mountco Construction and Development Corp., 700 White Plains Road, Suite 363, Scarsdale, New York 10583. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #61781

Notice of Formation of Essential Visions LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 01/29/2018. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 35 Clinton Place, Unit 5A New Rochelle, NY 10801 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61785

Notice of Formation of Geranda Projects LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 7/5/18. 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, 3147 East Main Street, Unit 304, Mohegan Lake, NY 10547. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61795

Notice of Formation of SUFFOLK SK, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/23/18. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served at: 1858 Commerce St., Yorktown Hgts, NY 10598 Purpose all lawful activity. #61786

InnovationThought LLC, Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/17/2018. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 46 Suzanne Lane, Pleasantville, N.Y. 10570. Purpose: Any lawful activity. #61796

ReelTime Rentals LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) 7/3/2018. LLC location is Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 1 White Birch Drive, Ossining, NY 10562. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #61787

Notice of Formation of Versatile Renovations and Installations, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with the SSNY on 6/8/18. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC. 24 Chester Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10552. Purpose any lawful purpose. #61797

Notice of Formation of BHAMBRI CONSULTANCY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/25/18. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served at: Bhambri Consultancy LLC, 86 Dimond Ave., Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567. Purpose all lawful activity. #61788 Notice of Formation of Gr8 Estate Sales Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 06/19/2018. 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, 50 North Broadway #374, Tarrytow, NY 10591 Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61789 307 East 87th Street, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 6/27/2018. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 21 Admiral Wordenís Ln., Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510. General Purpose. #61790 “Notice of formation of Generation Mortgage, LLC. Application for Authority filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) June 27, 2018. Office located Westchester, NY. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 105 East Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040. Purpose: any lawful purpose.” #61791 Notice of Formation of Pycnocline, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 6/28/18. 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, 31 Easton Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61792 Notice of Formation of Moon31, LLC. filed with SSNY 6/7/18. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. Legalzoom desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. LegalZoom shall mail process to the LLC, 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61793 Notice of Application for Authority to do business in New York of 5C Global, LLC (ìLLCî). Application for Authority filed with the Secretary of State (ìSSNYî) June 22, 2018. The LLC formed in Delaware (ìDEî) on June 14, 2018. Office location is Westchester County. Corporation Service Company 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: Craig R. Marson c/o Corporation Service Company 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207-2543. Office address in DE is c/o CSC 251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808. Copies of Certificate of Organization of LLC are on file and may be obtained from the Secretary of State of DE, Division of Corporations, P.O. Box 898, Dover, DE 19903. Purpose of business of LLC is any lawful act or activity. #61794

Notice of Formation of 19 COBB LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/24/18. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Scully Construction, 141 Lafayette Avenue, White Plains, NY 10603. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61798 Notice of Formation of Morgado & Mateus Properties LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 7/12/2018. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 25 Cedar Lane, Ossining, NY 10562. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61799 Notice of Formation of Wang L Consulting LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with Secretary of State of NY on Mar 30th, 2018. Office location: Westchester Cty. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him/her to: 2 Burgess Rd, Scardale, NY 10583. LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. #61800 Notice of Formation of Dream Design & Renovation, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 6/11/18. 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, 28 N Central Ave Hartsdale, NY 10530. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61801 Notice is hereby given that an on-premise license, #TBA has been applied for by JSP 520 Inc d/b/a Retro 520 Diner to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in an on premises establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 524 Gramatan Avenue Mt. Vernon NY 10522 #61802 Notice is hereby given that a Summer on-premise license, #TBA has been applied for by 94 Dearborn LLC d/b/a The Barley Beach House to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in an on premises establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC law at 95 Dearborn Avenue Rye NY 10580 #61803 Obsession Capital LLC. Art. of Org. filed 7/13/18. Office in Westchester Co. SSNY designated for process and shall mail to Reg. Agent: Thomas Law Firm, 175 Varick St, NY, NY 10014. Purpose: Any lawful activity #61804 Notice of Formation of AC Housing, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/24/2018. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to 177a East Main St Suite 185 New Rochelle, NY 10801. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #61805

NAME: L & L REI properties, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 6/20/2018. Off. Loc: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon who processes against it may be served SSNY shall mail process to: L & L REI properties, Lurline Spence, 941 McLean Ave, #195, Yonkers, NY 10704-4107 Purpose: all lawful. #61807 Notice of formation: The Family Healing Spot, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/20/18. NY 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 at 180 Towners Rd., Lake Carmel, NY 10512. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #61808 Name of LLC: AX Development LLC. Arts. of Org. filed NY Sec. of State 12/7/2017. Princ. off. loc.: Westchester Cty. Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Sec. of State shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Law Offices of Xiangan Gong, 136-40 39th Avenue, Suite 202, Flushing, NY 11354. #61809 Notice of formation of Jo-Umoja Group, LLC. Article of Organization filed with the Secretary Of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/02/2017. 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 the process to The LLC, 1628 Park St. Peekskill NY 10566, Principle location of the LLC. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #61810 Vegan Social, LLC. Art. of org. Filed with the SSNY on 05/10/18. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 44 Fleetwood Ave. #5F, Mount Vernon, NY 10552. Purpose: Any Lawful purpose. #61811 On-Up LLC, Art. of Org. filed with SSNY on 04/02/18. Office loc: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent upon which process may be served and shall mail process to: 15 North Washington St., #2R, Tarrytown, NY 10591. Purpose: all lawful. #61812 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Name: Swinburne Commerce LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on June 19, 2018. N.Y. office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Swinburne Commerce LLC, 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 204, Ardsley, New York 10502. Purpose/ character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #61764 IDStyle LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 05/23/2018. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to PO Box 142, Scarsdale, NY 10583 All lawful. # 61783 SOTG, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 6/20/2018. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to c/o Demarte, 3184 Ronit Court, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. General Purpose. # 61784 Red Rocket Media LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/4/2018. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to David Copeland, 509 Route 22, North Salem, NY 10560. General Purpose. ad # 61813

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER SUMMONS AND NOTICE Index No. 67584/2017 Date Filed: 10/18/2017 Federal National Mortgage Association ( Fannie Mae ), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, Plaintiff, -againstIrene Thomet a/k/a Irene A. Thomet; Howard Eisler; United States of America; New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, JOHN DOE , said name being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, and any parties, corporations or entities, if any, having or claiming an interest or lien upon the mortgaged premises, Defendants. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3968 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within thirty (30) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Gerald E. Loehr, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, entered July 13, 2018 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Westchester County Clerkís Office. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Consolidation and/or Modified Mortgage (hereinafter the Mortgage ) to secure $623,563.72 and interest, recorded in the Westchester County Clerk’s Office on February 4, 2016, in Control Number 553063252 covering premises known as 3968 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 a/k/a Section 34.7, Block 2, Lots 21 & 22. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Westchester County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THC ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: October 2, 2017 Sean P. Williams, Esq. Associate Attorney SHAPIRO, DICARO & BARAK LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard, Rochester, New York 14624 (585)-247-9000, Fax: (585) 247-7380 Our File No. 17-061324 #95327 #61806

Serenity Luxury Homes LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 5/24/2018. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 2005 Palmer Ave., #120, Larchmont, NY 10538. General Purpose. ad # 61814

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