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Hartford HealthCare clinics coming to Walgreens stores

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algreens and Hartford HealthCare are collaborating on the creation of retail health clinics within Walgreens locations across Connecticut.

Under this new partnership, five clinics operated by Hartford HealthCare medical providers will be added to Walgreens locations in Norwalk, East Lyme, Enfield and Putnam, with a fifth locality to be determined at a later date. Hartford HealthCare at Walgreens clinics are scheduled to open within a year and will offer primary care, screenings, vaccinations, confidential telehealth services and more, seven days per week by appointment or walk-in.

Luxury medical spa opens in New Canaan

USPS to reopen Westbrookville Post Office

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he U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is reopening the Westbrookville Post Office on Nov. 14, roughly three-and-a-half months after it was abruptly closed.

The post office, which was a Contract Postal Unit, ceased operations on July 29 with only a 24-hour warning and not with the advanced notice of at least 60 days required by USPS regulations.

Westbrookville residents who live along Route 209 in Mamakating

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This marks the first time that Walgreens is partnering with a New England health care organization on retail clinics.

“Walgreens is committed to providing patients the care they need when and how it is most convenient for them,” said John Driscoll, executive vice president and president, U.S. Healthcare, Walgreens Boots Alliance.

“Through this special collaboration with Hartford HealthCare, we can help keep patients more connected to high-quality care and foster long-term relationships and behaviors that help patients get and stay healthy.”

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ew Beauty & Wellness, a state-of-the-art luxury medical spa, has opened its second Fairfield County location at 128 Main St. in New Canaan.

Founded in 2016 with a Westport location, New Beauty & Wellness offers treatments, including Botox, fillers, laser treatments, customized facials, massage therapy, weight loss services and holistic wellness therapies. The new location encompasses 2,965 square feet in a street-level space that was formerly a New Balance retail store but has been vacant for two years.

“We selected New Canaan due to its knowledgeable, results-driven, and wellness-oriented community,” said Clinical Director and Partner Erin Myers-Albaridi.

do not have mail delivery and need to rely on boxes at the post office for their mail. The USPS letter to residents stated that their mail would be delivered to the nearest post office, which is more than three miles away in Otisville.

Elected officials and residents aggressively lobbied the USPS to reverse its decision.

“We knew the Westbrookville Post Office closure was wrong and worked tirelessly to put pressure on Postal Service leadership,” said U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY).

“Today we are being vindicated.

Vital postal services will once again be readily accessible to residents in Westbrookville.”

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Westchester DA Rocah will not seek reelection

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n a notice posted on her “Mimi Rocah for District Attorney” Facebook page, Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah announced that she will not seek reelection to the DA’s office. Rocah did not specify any future vocational plans, including whether she might run for a different office.

“This has been a difficult decision but one that is right for me and my family at this time,” Rocah said.

“As I approached the decision whether to run for a second term, my thoughts have been occupied in recent weeks by the terrorist attack on Israel and the aftermath, which has profoundly and personally impacted me in ways that I did not expect. I do not know what my next role will be. But I do know that I will work to raise public awareness and advocate for the extremely necessary ethical reforms for our country, continue to fight for truth and justice, and work on pressing national and world-wide issues.”

Before running for office, Rocah was Pace University School of Law’s Distinguished Fellow in Criminal Justice and a legal analyst for MSNBC and NBC News. In recent months, she has been seen periodically on television commenting on various news events.

Rocah served as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Department of Justice from 2001 to 2017 in the Southern District of New York.

During the Obama Administration, she was promoted in 2012 by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara to chief of the Department of Justice’s Westchester Division.

“I do not fit the mold of a career politician,” Rocah wrote in her announcement. “I have approached the role of DA as I have always approached being a prosecutor over the past 20 years: I make decisions about cases and policies based on facts, law, public safety and what is the right thing to do.”

Rocah said that she is confident that the staff at the DA’s office will continue to carry out “the great work that is being done” but added that there is “still more work to be done to bring Westchester a truly modern, independent and apolitical justice system.”

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Terrorists on motorbikes invade Israeli kibbutz.

THE ISRAEL-HAMAS CONFLICT HITS HOME Al Ahli Arab Hospital in north end of Gaza hit in bombing. WHO photo.

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The terrorists took over approximately

20 Israeli villages killing about 1,400 civilians.

Hamas admits to capturing 239

people including some Americans.

The overwhelming immediate reactions incorporated horror with disgust and anger as the extent of the brutality exercised by the terrorists who in approximately 30 places burst through the fences that isolated the Gaza strip from Israel. At about 6:30 a.m., they attacked preselected targets including a music festival attended by largely young people. Some came on motorcycle or in vans and cars. Others

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flew over the fences in paragliders, light aircraft with inflated wings powered by a small engine and propeller.

The terrorists took over approximately 20 Israeli villages, killing about 1,400 civilians. Hamas admits to capturing 239 people, including some Americans, that they took back inside Gaza as hostages. Documented examples of the brutality displayed by the terrorists included burning people alive in their cars and turning their assault rifles on babies. Hundreds of bodies littered the landscape.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went on television and declared that as a result of what had taken place Israel was at war with Hamas.

The Israeli Defense Forces immediately began calling up reserves and readying 360,000 soldiers for a full-scale ground invasion of Gaza, which as of Oct. 31 had not launched

The Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas and subsequent war on Hamas declared by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had effects on many people in Westchester County and Fairfield County as well as the rest of New York state and Connecticut.

Some people had friends or relatives or acquaintances in that part of the world. Others had connections related to their practice of religion or group associations. There were demonstrations of support for Israel as well as some supporting Palestinians. There also were new waves of antisemitism.

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Israel today will be just as happy to destroy Western Europe and America tomorrow.

"They hate the freedoms that we have. They don't believe in freedom of religion or freedom of Terrorists blast through fence to enter Israel. speech. they believe in although there were a few isolated imposing their will on all of us," Laground assaults carried out inside of timer said. "Hamas is about imposing Gaza. a dark night on everyone."

Wave after wave of Israeli airstrikes Latimer said that in the wake of the were staged against Gaza with missiles stepped up hostilities in the Middle also launched into Gaza. Hamas East, additional security was being imlaunched numerous missiles against Isplemented in the county, as was being rael, most of which were intercepted by done elsewhere in the U.S. the "Iron Dome" anti-missile defense "Most of these things we should not system. The terrorist organization want to talk about; we don't want to Hezbollah later joined with Hamas give aid and comfort to anybody who and lunched its own missiles against would do evil over the course of time," Israel from Syria. The U.S. dispatched Latimer said. "We have a duty to prowarships to the area in an effort to tect all of our houses of worship. We deter other countries such as Iran from know that there is heightened concern entering the conflict. and we in the Westchester County Gaza neighborhoods were leveled as government with our police force and the Israelis struck apartment building other resources will work cooperatively after apartment building with heavy with local police forces. What we do bombs capable of collapsing Hamas will be customized based on individual tunnels underneath populated areas. circumstances. We hope there won't Hamas claimed that 500 civilians be any incidents but aren't going to were killed when an Israeli bomb hit a assume there won't be." hospital. Israel and the U.S., however, In Stamford, also on Oct. 10, U.S. found evidence that a stray Palestinian Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut rocket hit a parking area next to the Gov. Ned Lamont, Stamford Mayor hospital and touched off a devastating Caroline Simmons and Jewish leaders fire. from Stamford as well as surrounding "The Jewish community in Westcommunities attended an event at chester feels an emotional connection Temple Beth El in Stamford. Blumento Israel," Westchester County Executhal pledged to press for more U.S. tive George Latimer told the Business aid to Israel, especially to replenish Journal. "What happened there is bethe rockets used in Israel's Iron Dome yond words. It's horrific in a way that missile interception system. almost takes your breath away. You Also on Oct. 10, Blumenthal, can't even grasp how such inhumanity Lamont, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and could have been done." representatives of The Jewish FederLatimer attended a number of ation of Greater Hartford were at a local rallies in the aftermath of the rally held outside of the West Hartattack including one held the evening ford Town Hall. Later in the month, of Oct. 10 at Temple Israel Center Blumenthal went on a bipartisan trip in White Plains that was attended to Israel with nine other senators in a by about 1,500 people. It was one of group headed by Republican Lindsay many gatherings held at synagogues Graham of South Carolina. and other venues in the days following A separate trip to Israel was led the attack that expressed support for

by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Israel. Latimer noted the presence of Schumer, a New York Democrat. One ministers from various faiths and the of those with him was Republican Mitt ecumenical spirit that prevailed at Romney of Utah. While they were events he attended. visiting Tel Aviv, warning sirens began "The Jewish people have been sounding and they were hustled to a persecuted in every corner of this bomb shelter. That led Schumer to say, globe," Latimer said. "They now have "It shows you what Israelis have to go a homeland and have made out of a through. We must provide Israel with desert a blooming success and that the support required to defend itself.” success story can include their Arab New York Gov. Kathy Hochul visitand Palestinian neighbors if it can be ed Israel, including a stop at Kibbutz structured in a way that safety and Kfar Aza, which was invaded by the security are guaranteed. What I've terrorists. She described what she seen in these rallies is a strong statesaw as "horrific." She also met with ment from the Jewish community and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Westchester community at large prayed at Jerusalem's Western Wall. that terrorism ends here and we've got Hochul also put together a group of to move forward in a forceful, united 17 governors, both Republicans and way."

Democrats, who signed off on a letter Latimer said expressed a belief that to the leaders of the House and Senate the terrorists who want to destroy calling for more aid to Israel and more

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aid to states to help increase their security.

"Each of us has taken action in our respective states to increase security in Jewish communities and at Jewish houses of worship," the letter said, "Given these concerns, and the rise of antisemitism across the country, Congress should ensure funding for states and local governments to support activities and programs to ensure resources to safeguard houses of worship and religious-affiliated groups are available to combat antisemitism at home. We will continue to work with federal, state, and local law enforcement to monitor for potential domestic threats and provide support."

A letter from the mayor of Westchester's Village of Scarsdale to its residents seemed to capture the sentiments expressed by numerous local officials.

"I reach out to unequivocally condemn the acts of violence perpetrated

by Hamas, including the kidnapping and killing of innocent civilians," Mayor Justin Arest said. "We stand firmly against all forms of terror, hate, and bigotry. The Village of Scarsdale stands in solidarity with the Jewish community and Israel during this tumultuous and frightening time.

"Scarsdale is home to many residents with strong connections to this region, and we extend our prayers and support to them. In times of tragedy, we have always come together to lean on one another. That is who we are and who we must continue to be. We are also a community of compassion, tolerance, and respect."

It didn't take long for the best in human feelings and intentions to be pushed to the side by the worst. The Anti-Defamation League reported that between the time of the Hamas attack on Oct. 7 and Oct. 23 there was a 388% increase in antisemitism incidents in the U.S. compared with the same period last year. From Oct. 7 to Oct. 23 in 2023 there were 312 incidents versus 64 during the same period in 2022.

Swastikas were found painted on playground equipment at a town park in Waterford, Connecticut, on Oct. 17.

On Oct. 11 and again on Oct. 17 swastikas were found drawn on tennis courts at the Information Technology & Engineering High School in Stamford. Police were investigating.

New Haven's Mayor Justin Elicker reported bomb threats against Tweed New Haven Airport and a Jewish cemetery on Whalley Avenue in New Haven.

Hochul traveled to Cornell University in Ithaca following death threats against Jewish students at the college having been posted online.

"No one should be afraid to walk from their dorm or their dining hall to a classroom," Hochul said while at Cornell's Center for Jewish Living.

"That is a basic right that every New Yorker has outside of campus, but particularly on a campus because these are young people who are in an environment that is intended to protect them as well, and their parents need to know this. So, after these hateful posts came out, we contacted State Police to assist law enforcement with the investigation. You also are aware that it's not just campus, local, state – but also the FBI has been involved."

On Oct. 31, a suspect in the Cornell death threat case was arrested and was undergoing questioning.

Death threats also were issued against Jewish students at Columbia University and Cooper Union in New York City.

Yale in New Haven became a focal point after the editor of a student newspaper was accused of censoring a pro-Israel commentary and adding an editor's note that some said was pro-Hamas. Hate messages also were found on campus bulletin boards. The incidents were in apparent contradiction to a position taken by Yale President Peter Salovey in a message to the students and staff at Yale.

"I am shocked and anguished by the loss of life and the pain and suffering of so many. All of us fear for the future, and this is devastation that directly affects so many within our community," Salovey wrote. "At Yale, we stand for peace — and support steadfastly those working toward it in the region. We remain committed to open dialogue and to sustaining a community of respect.

I call on all of us to treat each other with compassion and understanding and to reject discrimination and intolerance in any form."

At Sarah Lawrence College in Yonkers, president Cristle Collins Judd told the students and staff, "Our flag on campus flies at half mast as we mourn the victims of the terrorist attacks on Israel. It flies at half mast for the Palestinian civilians and children killed in this conflict. It Sen. Chris Murphy speaks at West Hartford rally on Oct. 10

flies at half mast as we mourn war, death, and destruction, and yearn for peace."

Gov. Lamont on Oct. 31 announced that in an effort to protect Connecticut from increased antisemitic incidents on college campuses he is organizing a meeting of educational security officials. Lamont wants representatives from every higher education institution in the state to meet and discuss the recent incidents of hate on college campuses and figure out methods to prevent not only the hate messages but also any actual acts of violence.

“We have zero tolerance for acts of antisemitism, Islamophobia, or hatred of any kind in Connecticut, and we will deploy all available public safety resources to keep our residents safe,” Lamont said.

A Westchester public relations, advertising, marketing and media specialist has been proactive in organizing support for Israel from the business and entertainment communities. Adam Brill of Harrison Edwards in Armonk responded to what happened on Oct. 7 through joining in the creation of a new organization, People4Peace.

"This is the largest assault on the Jewish people since the holocaust," Brill told the Business Journal. "We are a group of diverse professionals who came together after the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel and Israel's response. We are volunteers, we represent the media, we represent law, education, science, psychology, government and public relations.

We're based in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C, and Haifa. We are a group that includes Hollywood producers Peter Samuelson and Jonathan Prince, the former editor of Variety magazine Jonathan Taylor and others."

Samuelson said, “Hamas has time and again rejected peace with Israel, instead using Palestinian civilians as human shields — a war crime. Hamas is the greatest threat to Palestinian self-determination and the Palestinian right to live in dignity and peaceful coexistence with its neighbor. Israel cannot negotiate with the murderers of its children. There cannot be peace until Hamas is eliminated.”

Brill said that People4Peace still was finalizing its website, people4peace.net, and added that he was asked to join in forming the organization to help get its message out across the nation that what Israel is doing is justified. He said that they want to see the Palestinians come to the table and work out a true peace in the region.

"Our coalition is going to use traditional media, digital channels, social platforms to emphasize what Hamas' stated goal is, which is the genocide of the Jewish people. We have to take on this narrative. There is so much misinformation, so much disinformation.

People are reinventing history. They're creating all kinds of narratives that

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Gov Hochul visits a home at Kibbutz Kfar Aza on Oct. 19.

seek to put Israel as a colonizer."

Brill pointed out that Hamas, which controls Gaza, does not celebrate human rights, equal rights, civil rights and gay rights.

"Israel is the only democracy there that promotes all of that, yet there are so many splinter groups here that are preaching ideas that there are all these rights there in Gaza and that the people are being unfairly controlled by Israel and, sadly, it's just not accurate."

Brill said that People4Peace will be lobbying politicians at all levels of government to support Israel. Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York's 16th Congressional District may be high on the list. Bowman was one of nine Democrat who voted against a House resolution that declared Israel was not a racist or apartheid state. The vote on the measure was 412 in favor and nine against.

Bowman had boycotted a speech to Congress by Israel's President Isaac Herzog, saying, "My decision to not attend in no way stems from a lack of support for the existence of the State of Israel. On the contrary, it is out of concern that there is no sense of urgency about ensuring the safety and security of all Israelis and Palestinians in the region and finally achieving a two-state solution."

Scarsdale resident Mike Benn, who serves as Westchester and Connecticut co-chair for the Jewish National Fund ( JNF) told the Business Journal that he senses that people are worried about what is happening in Israel and Gaza and are concerned for more than their loved ones who are in the area.

"It's not political to say what happened on Oct. 7 is terrorism and it was an atrocity," Benn said. "Silence can be worse than deafening. It can, in fact, give support to a belief among evil folks out there, and there is evil in this world, that they can do whatever they want and they're not going to pay a price for it."

Benn said that people are stepping up in a financial way through contributions to JNF and other organizations, wanting to do something to help the people that have been affected most by the fighting.

"I think there's a lot of uncertainty and that creates concern," Benn said. "But we're also being strong and being there for each other."

“I am shocked and anguished by the loss of life and the pain and suffering of so many. All of us fear for the future, and this is devastation that directly affects so many within our community.”

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Aquarion accused of allowing unsafe PFAS levels

By Justin McGown / jmcgown@westfairinc.com

and food packaging as well as clothing and insulation. As a result, since their introduction in the first half of the 20th century they became widely used before their potential health impacts were understood.

“Current scientific research suggests that exposure to certain PFAS may lead to adverse health outcomes,” said the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) official understanding. “However, research is still ongoing to determine how different levels of exposure to different PFAS can lead to a variety of health effects. Research is also underway to better understand the health effects associated with low levels of exposure to PFAS over long periods of time, especially in children.”

The plaintiff’s filing noted that research supports a number of negative health effects ranging from increased blood cholesterol levels to birth defects and a higher likelihood of developing several different types of cancer.

“Peer-reviewed studies reflecting the most recent and best scientific understanding of PFAS Chemicals’ impact on human health consider any amount of PFAS chemical exposure, including exposure to PFOS and PFOA, to be hazardous to human health,” the plaintiffs said in their filing. “In fact, negative health effects

Three residents of New Milford have filed a lawsuit alleging that Bridgeport-headquartered Aquarion Water Co. knowingly provided water with an elevated level of “forever chemicals” without warning them.

According to the lawsuit filed by attorneys from the firm Silver, Golub & Teitell of Stamford on Oct. 18, plaintiffs Deborah Vincent, Kate Losey, and Courtney Richotte were exposed to elevated levels of both Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).

There are over 4,700 chemicals classified as PFAS, but much of the research focusses on the most common chemicals under that classification which are Perfluorooctane Sulfate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA), which are also among the most frequently tracked.

PFAS are widely referred to as “forever chemicals” because they are not broken down or denatured by most naturally occurring processes and can theoretically remain circulating through water systems indefinitely unless active efforts are made to capture them.

The chemicals were originally used for many industrial and home applications, since their lack of reactivity mean that water, oil, and dirt are repelled, making them useful for non-stick roles like cooking utensils

may occur because of exposure to PFOA or PFOS in drinking water at levels near zero and below most laboratories ability to detect at this time. In other words, exposure to a detectable amount…is hazardous to human health.”

When asked for comment on the matter, Christopher Boyle, director of communications for the Connecticut Department of Health, referred to the state’s PFAS Task Force Action Plan.

Per the action plan, the EPA as well as the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) have established an “action level” of 70 parts per trillion (ppt) of either PFOA or PFOS. If water is found to exceed the action level, DEEP is authorized to issue an order to the party or parties responsible for the contamination, requiring them to cover the cost of providing those with contaminated water with a clean alternative source.

“PFAS are currently not regulated through the Safe Drinking Water Act,” Boyle said. “DPH derived drinking water action levels for 10 PFAS that reflect the evolving scientific evidence on their toxicity and are more protective of public health than previous Connecticut action levels.

DPH has updated our web messaging and educational materials that are posted on the DPH’s web site and are developed in-house to be specific to Connecticut’s guidance values.”

The plaintiffs referred to publicly

Aquarion North Stamford Reservoir 6; photo by Justin McGown.

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“Current scientific research suggests that exposure to certain PFAS may lead to adverse health outcomes.”

available information from Aquarion regarding the presence of PFAS in water sources serving the New Milford area to make their case. The table the plaintiffs compiled with the data shows that no Aquarion well serving the town had a PFOA level below 2 ppt across the survey period, with the Meadowbrook and Western Brookfield Wells showing elevated levels between 2019 and 2022. PFOS levels were generally lower, however the Western Brookfield Wells showed PFOS levels between 8 and 13 ppt throughout the survey period, and PFOA levels between 6 and 10 ppt.

While elevated, these levels are still far below the 70 ppt established by the state action level. However, the plaintiffs argue that the high levels still constitute a violation of the Connecticut Product Liability Act, and that the PFAS contamination represents the sale of a defective product.

As a separate count, they charge that Aquarion has violated the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act. “Defendant Aquarion deceptively marketed, advertised, offered and represented to Plaintiffs ... that the water sold by defendant Aquarion was safe and reliable when in fact that was not the case because it was contaminated with PFAS chemicals, which are harmful to human health,” the complaint stated, casting the matter as one of poor business practice even without a legal limit set on PFAS. The complaint seeks damages for an unspecified amount, and an order that Aquarion install water treatment equipment that can eliminate all PFAS and establish a health monitoring program for those exposed to the chemicals through their drinking water.

Peter Fazekas, the director of corporate communications for Aquarion provided a statement indicating that the company “takes the quality of its water very seriously,” but added that “currently there are no federal or state (Connecticut) enforceable standards for the treatment of [PFAS].”

“Aquarion is committed to continuing to work closely with policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders to address PFAS. In March 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency proposed a PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation which is expected to be finalized in late 2023/ early 2024,” Fazekas added. “Under the proposed regulation, water systems will have three years to follow these new standards. Effective collaboration between water companies and public officials will be critical to ensuring these standards are met.”

At the time of writing, Aquarion has not filed a legal reply to the complaint.

Westfair Business Journal honors women innovators

By Justin McGown / jmcgown@westfairinc.com

“Innovation means that you do something different with something that already exists.”

New Rochelle’s VIP Country Club was the site of the Westfair Business Journal’s annual Women Innovators Awards on Oct. 26.

The event honored 23 women from across Westchester and Fairfield counties in a diverse range of professions who have gained prominence for leadership and creativity in their respective fields.

The honorees, nominated by their peers, were selected by judges Chereese Jervis-Hil, the CEO and founder of both Events To Remember and PR To Remember, divisions of her umbrella organization Events

By Chereese Inc, and Deborah A. Tymon, senior vice president of marketing for the New York Yankees.

Providing the keynote address and presiding over the presentation of awards was Dr. Helen Rothberg,

a professor of strategic management at Marist College’s School of Management, as well as a senior faculty member at the Academy of Competitive Intelligence and president of consulting firm HNR Associates.

In addition to her extensive education and time in the business sphere, Rothberg is the author of the book “The Perfect Mix: Everything I Know About Leadership I learned as a Bartender.”

“Innovation means that you do something different with something that already exists,” Rothberg told the audience and honorees. “And women have been doing this from the beginning of time. They learned how to create shelter for their families with leaves and sticks. Our grandmothers could do 17 different things with baking soda.”

Rothberg mused on how the discoveries of women in the home,

- Dr. Helen Rothberg

such as the many uses of baking soda or duct tape, were later adopted as official commercial purposes by the companies that made them. She also recalled how she first asserted herself in a male dominated field, a Manhattan basketball court where she had to employ “sh*t talk” to get the boys to acknowledge her and refuse to show weakness even after getting banged up while playing to make them respect her.

“Sh*t or fertilizer,” Rothberg added, “it’s a choice every woman sitting here in the front row has had to make. You either learn how to make things into fertilizer and make more with less or accept something you don’t like. And all of you learned how to recognize a need that needed to be filled and how you could do it differently.”

Bank of America served as the event’s presenting sponsor, and Arusyak Babayan, vice president and relationship manager for the West-

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chester branch, gave her regards to the honorees and praised the event for recognizing the work of extraordinary women.

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The 2023 Women Innovators are: • Jessica Bailey, president and CEO of Nuveen Green Capital • Colleen Magliari Borrelli, vice president of patient experience at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital • Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson, partner at Thompson & Bender LLC • Lucia Chiocchio, partner at Cuddy & Feder LLP • Sobeida Cruz, founder and trustee of the Charter School of Educational Excellence • Mary Dobson, founder and CEO of LIFT Wellness Group • Joanne Dunn, executive director of the Youth Shelter Program of Westchester • Filomena Fanelli, founder and CEO of Impact PR & Communications • Jennifer Flowers, founder and CEO of Accreditation Guru Inc. • Lisbeth “Boo” Fumagalli, Bedford Town Clerk • Meg Glander, external affairs

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How to succeed in business? WBDC knows

By Georgette Gouveia / ggouveia@westfairinc.com

You know an event is about female empowerment when the event space converts most of the men’s rooms to additional women’s rooms.

From left, Jodi-Ann Bryan, founder of Jodi Cup of Health beauty line in Hartford, and Melissa-Sue John, founder of Lauren Simone Publishing House in East Hartford, at the Women’s Business Development Council’s “Women Rising 2023” award luncheon and fundraiser, held on Friday, Oct. 27, at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich.

John was one of six recipients of the Women Rising Award. Photograph by Georgette Gouveia.

The event drew such heavy hitters as Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, Lieut. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, Sen. Richard Blumenthal and keynote speaker Katrina Adams, the groundbreaking former president and chair of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) in White Plains and president and executive director of the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program (HJTEP).

Blumenthal said he was just back from the war-plagued Middle East, where he met with women who are nonetheless looking to the United States for leadership on women’s

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issues. They can find it, he added, in organizations like the WBDC. Since its founding in 1997, WBDC has served more than 18,430 clients, helping women to launch or scale up more than 13,820 businesses. That translates to 29,980plus jobs created or sustained and $655 million in client-earned revenue.

Just as the WBDC has galvanized women business leaders, who in turn have employed and inspired others, the event was electric, with enough standing ovations to make you feel as if you had gotten in your exercise for the day and earned the Hyatt luncheon of assorted cheeses, multigrain raisin rolls and grapes; chicken breast and autumnal salad; and a crowd-pleasing tiramisu.

“I wish I had a 10th of the interest, power and energy in this room,” Blumenthal added. “I could use it in Congress.”

You know an event is about female empowerment when the event space converts most of the men’s rooms to additional women’s rooms.

So it was at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich on Friday, Oct. 27, as more than 700 women – and more than a few good men as well – gathered for the Women’s Business Development Council’s (WBDC) “Women Rising 2023” award luncheon and fundraiser.

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Lamont was equally pumped up, describing Connecticut as a state where “women make the determination when they want to have a family, not some bureaucrat in Tallahassee.”

More people are moving into the Nutmeg State, he said, partly because of its supportive attitude toward women, with such services as paid family medical leave.

Lamont; Bysiewicz, who introduced him; and Fran Pastore, WBDC’s CEO, all talked about the partnership among the WBDC, state and municipal governments, the state’s Congressional delegation and the business community that has led WBDC to provide small businesses throughout the state with 806 grants totaling $8 million since 2020. This includes 216 Equity Match Grants of between $2,500 and $10,000 each for specific projects, totaling $2 million; and 509 grants from the Child Care Opportunity Fund, totaling $5.7 million – offering a leg up to women of color and the underserved in particular. Lamont also mentioned the Tidal River Fund – created by his wife, venture capitalist Annie Lamont; and Alison Malloy, director of investments at Connecticut Innovations and niece of former Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy – to encourage women investors in early-stage companies.

Indeed, if there were one thread that ran through the afternoon, it was women, and male allies, helping women to succeed in business.

Leander Dolphin, the first woman to serve as managing partner of Shipman & Goodwin LLP, with more than 140 lawyers in offices throughout Connecticut and New York state, received an Impact Award for her firm’s commitment to gender equality.

(It has been a top 10 firm nationally for women lawyers and partners since 2008 and was named a Ceiling Smasher in Law360’s Ceiling Report for “its representation of women in equity partnership.”

“Being yourself is your superpower,” she said, adding that we find ourselves in service to others.

The other Impact Award winner was Jeffrey A. Flaks, president and CEO of Hartford HealthCare, the second largest private employer in Connecticut, a $5.4 billion enterprise with 42% of the employees being women. In addition to its 1.7 million patients and consumers, Flaks said, Hartford HealthCare is committed to achieving true gender equality – 50% women employees.

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Alex Brown, a division of Raymond James in Greenwich, presented the Patricia Billie Miller Award for outstanding community service to Joanne Brunn, Ph.D., CEO of software company XLerant, who’s been part of WBDC’s mentoring program since its initial launch in 2009.

Mentoring has played an important part in the life of Katrina Adams, https://www.wagmag.com/net-gains/ a collegiate and then professional tennis star who became the first African-American, first former professional player and youngest person to serve as USTA president and chair.

Her mentors along the way included not only her parents, Chicago educators James and Yvonne Adams, but the legendary player and activist Billie Jean King.

We might not all have King’s serve, Adams said, but we can all have her call to service.

The fruits of mentoring were seen in the six recipients of the Women Rising Award, entrepreneurs whose video introductions explored the key role WBDC played in the development of their businesses. They were Liz Ceppos, Cross Culture Kombucha, Danbury; Melissa-Sue Johns, Lauren Simone Publishing House, East Hartford; Emmanuella Lauture, Ma Maison Childcare LLC, Stamford; Neisa Medina Nunez, The Learning Barn Childcare Center & Preschool LLC, Naugatuck; Shellena Pitterson, Orchid Maids Cleaning Service, Norwich; and Kristin Vece, Elevate Healing Arts, Cromwell.

We had the pleasure of sitting next to Johns at the event, whose sponsors included Westfair Communications Inc., parent company of the Westfair Business Journal. A social psychologist by training, Johns despaired at the paucity of books geared to children of color – until her daughter told her in effect to be the change she wanted to see, and she became a publisher of diverse and inclusive children’s books. “’You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated,’” WBDC board chair Milianta said in her remarks, quoting author Maya Angelou.

Far from being defeated, the award recipients inspired some of those exiting the event at the end to say they were ready to take on the world.

The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) is holding a free “Coffee & Conversation” 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at 132 Grand St., Waterbury. You can register up to 8 a.m. Nov. 9 here. https://ctwbdc.ecenterdirect.com/ events/975337

Ossining residents claim idling Metro-North trains tormenting them

By Bill heltzel / bheltzel@westfairinc.com

A group of Ossining residents is demanding that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority abate excessive noise and vibrations allegedly emanating from the Croton-Harmon Yard.

Neighbors Opposing Noise Inc. accused the MTA and its Metro-North Commuter Railroad affiliate of creating a nuisance, in a complaint filed Oct. 13 in Westchester Supreme Court.

“Due to the persistence and volume of the noise,” the complaint states, “residents in affected communities experience sleep deprivation, headaches, nausea, difficulty concentrating, noise-induced hearing loss, tinnitus, anxiety, heart complications and dizziness.”

Neighbors Opposing Noise (NON) was formed two years ago and claims to have 85 members. Among its leaders, also named as plaintiffs, are Jamie Black, 62, Laurie Hollar, 46, and Gareth Hougham, 64 who have lived near the maintenance yard from five to 35 years.

Croton-Harmon yard is the MTA’s primary maintenance facility. The 100acre site between the local train station and Croton Point Park consists of a mesh of train tracks and locomotive and coach repair shops.

Neighbors claim that the MTA began shifting operations south of the Croton Park Avenue Bridge, toward Ossining, around 2003, because residents of Croton-on-Hudson complained about noise. But it wasn’t until 2020 that the noise became intolerable.

More than 50 trains are left idling day and night, according to the complaint, and the noise ricochets off new repair and maintenance buildings.

NON members say they have soundproofed rooms, replaced windows and doors, and used ear plugs and white noise machines to dampen the sounds.

Jamie Black and James Levis abandoned their bedroom, the complaint states, and sleep in a closet to get some relief. But from 10 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., they are still awakened by idling trains.

In 2021, after residents complained to Ossining public officials, Metro-North officials allegedly told village officials that the noise was coming from air conditioners in the community.

MTA agreed to conduct noise tests.

But when the tests were conducted, the complaint states, the trains were not idling. After testing equipment was removed, the noise resumed.

Jamie Black hired an independent consultant to run tests on her property that, the complaint states, found “disturbing noise levels, which were consistently above ambient conditions.”

NON is asking the court to declare that that the MTA and Metro-North

have created a private nuisance that constitutes negligence. It is demanding a court order to abate the noise.

The group says it is not seeking monetary damages because money “would do nothing to address the problem.”

A MTA media relations representa-

tive acknowledged a message requesting the agency’s side of the story but has not provided a statement.

NON is represented by attorney Todd D. Ommen of the Pace Law School Environmental Litigation Clinic.

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Westchester office Q3 analysis

by Howard E. Greenberg

Howard E. Greenberg is president of Howard Properties Ltd. in Valhalla. He can be reached at (914) 997-0300 or at howard@howprop.com

Small deals (primarily under 5,000 square feet) have dominated the market.

However, a number of 20-50,000-square-foot intra-county deals are expected to close in Q4, which should help the year-end results.

At 1.2 million square feet of leasing activity during the year to date, the county is about 12% lower than its 10-year historical average, according to data reported by Newmark.

The county’s vacancy rate continues to be high at almost 24% per Newmark’s Q3 report. However, it is definitely skewed (by about five percentage points) by the long-time availability of the 1.2 million-square-foot former IBM Somers campus. After having been vacant for about a decade, the reality of this space being leased for office use is very remote, and I do not believe it should be carried as part of the vacancy statistics any longer.

The number of multi-tenant office buildings having financial issues appears to be increasing, among them five buildings in The Exchange in the Route 287 East submarket, which I

There were many more renewals than new leases in Westchester during this year’s third quarter. The largest renewal was Fuji Film at 500 Summit Lake Drive in Valhalla, where the company renewed 57,514 square feet, but is shrinking by about 65,000 square feet.

Mastercard has indicated that it will not renew its lease for 121,000 square feet at 100 Manhattanville Road in Purchase.

“The county’s vacancy rate continues to be high at almost 24% per Newmark’s Q3 repor”

learned was going into Special Servicing with the lender. lease We are starting to see a new category of “shadow vacancy” space that is listed as available in the county statistics but happens to be in financially distressed buildings where it is not possible to transact new leases.

However, the rates landlords are taking are trending up a bit, due to stubbornly high operating and conHillside Ave. in Greenburgh from struction costs. its lender to use as its headquarters.

Owners of higher-quality buildAlso, the 120,000-square-foot buildings who are financially solvent are ing owned by United States Tennis receiving the benefits of a flight to Association has been fully vacated and quality (and flight to landlord solvency) sold to the developer of the adjacent as tenants who relocate from distressed former Renaissance Hotel site, so it buildings typically are leasing smaller will likely be demolished and come off spaces at better buildings. Amenities, the inventory. including cafeterias, fitness centers, This quarter’s results show that and day care centers are helping to Westchester’s multi tenant office marattract employees back to their offices ket continues to shrink, operating costs and definitely factor into real estate and construction costs continue to rise, decisions. and hybrid work continues to negaRepurposings of office buildings tively impact demand for office space. continues, and there will be more There is lots of office space sitting of them in the future. Mavis Disempty and tenants need to understand count Tire purchased the empty the current landscape in order to make 135,000-square-foot building at 100 good real estate decisions.

Airmont directed for third time to stop blocking Orthodox Jews

By Bill heltzel / bheltzel@westfairinc.com

For the third time in three decades the village of Airmont in Rockland County has been compelled to stop discriminating against Orthodox Jews.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the village signed off on a consent decree last month requiring the removal of zoning regulations that limit the use of private homes for religious services. U.S. District Court Judge Nelson S Román endorsed the agreement on Oct. 19.

Airmont was founded in 1991 and, according to its website, “its culture is represented by people of all races and creeds.”

But the U.S. Attorney’s Office sued the village that year claiming that the founders had intentionally excluded Orthodox Jews by adopting zoning laws that precluded them from

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using their homes for prayer services.

In 1996, a federal jury ruled that Airmont had engaged in discrimination and the court ordered the village to create a new zoning category, Residential Places of Worship.

In 2005, the village denied an application to build a yeshiva on the basis that zoning prohibited student housing, according to a press release issued in the new case by U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, even though other projects with a residential component were allowed.

The federal government sued, and in 2011 Airmont agreed to amend its zoning code to allow housing at educational institutions.

In 2017, the Preserve Airmont political group won village elections and in 2018 a new administration replaced the Residential Places of Worship

Airmont was founded in 1991.

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zoning category with Residential Places of Assembly. The new regulations required a special permit, according to Williams’s press release, and “imposed an onerous and restrictive review process for … applications.”

Religious groups challenged the new land use policies in a federal lawsuit filed in 2018, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office sued in 2020 under the Reli-

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gious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act. In signing the new consent decree, the village did not admit any allegations. Instead, the government and village stated their wish to avoid protracted and unnecessary litigation.

Airmont agreed to not implement any land use restrictions that impose a substantial burden on religious exercise unless it can demonstrate a compelling government interest.

It may not bar assembly on the basis of a religion or treat religious assembly differently than nonreligious assembly.

It must restore the Residential Places of Worship land use category and treat it as a right in all residential districts.

The consent decree took effect immediately. It expires in five years but the federal government can ask the court to extend the deadline.

The government agreed to dismiss its lawsuit, but it may ask the court to reinstate the case if it determines that Airmont has failed to make good-faith efforts to comply with the decree.

Assistant U.S. Attorney David J. Kennedy handled the case for the government. Nassau attorney Leo Dorfman represented the village.

Regional college and university roundup

By Phil Hall / phall@westfairinc.com

As the fall semester passes the half-way point, colleges and universities across the region are active with a wide variety of new programs and achievements. Here is what can be found impacting the local schools of higher education.

BARD COLLEGE

Author Zain Khalid has received the Bard Fiction Prize for his first novel, “Brother Alive,” published in 2022 by Grove Press.

The Bard Fiction Prize is awarded to a promising emerging writer who is an American citizen aged 39 years or younger at the time of application.

In addition to a $30,000 cash award, the winner receives an appointment as writer in residence at Bard College for one semester, without the expectation that he or she teach traditional courses.

Khalid’s residency at Bard College is slated for the fall 2024 semester, during which time he will continue his writing and meet informally with students.

Khalid will give a public reading at Bard during his residency.

“I’m honored and grateful to be the recipient of the 2024 Bard Fiction Prize,” said Khalid. “I’ve long admired the prize’s previous winners, luminaries, really, and am stunned to be joining their ranks. To work on my novel alongside Bard’s brilliant literary community is a truly awesome endowment.”

COLLEGE OF MOUNT SAINT VINCENT

The College of Mount Saint Vincent has announced the launch of Seton College, a new two-year college on its campus.

Seton College was created in partnership with the Come to Believe Network, a nonprofit that assists higher education institutions in developing and launching two-year programs that provide pathways for underserved students to receive fouryear degrees. The first cohort of 100 students at Seton College will enroll in Fall 2024 and will be offered four pathways toward an Associate of Arts degree: liberal arts, medical, business, and social sciences.

The launch of the new school comes as the college prepares to transition into the University of Mount Saint Vincent in early 2024.

“The landscape of higher education is evidently changing,” said Dr. Susan R. Burns, the college’s president. “Since the start of the pandemic, particularly, families across the country have been questioning the value of a four-year degree and have instead shown higher levels of support for students interested in pursuing a two-year degree. With that in mind, we are proud to open Seton College and further demonstrate how the Mount is continuing to listen to the signs of the times and preparing all students to become leaders in their chosen fields and communities.”

CT STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CT State Community College has received a $1 million Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) grant award from the National Science Foundation to benefit three of its campuses in southern Connecticut.

CT State Housatonic in Bridgeport will lead the “STEMConnect Bridge to the Baccalaureate (B2B)” project, designed to support and help increase the number of underrepresented students who complete associate degrees and continue on to four-year programs in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). During the three-year grant, students will have opportunities to participate in faculty mentor meetings, events, conferences, research opportunities, tour four-year college campuses, and meet academic requirements for the program. They will also learn about STEM articulation agreements that provide seamless transfer options.

Students and prospective students who attend CT State Gateway in New Haven, Housatonic or Norwalk and are majoring in computer science, engineering, physics, biology, math or chemistry, or who have an interest in STEM fields, are welcome to apply for the program. The three campuses in total have 7,764 underrepresented students and are among a larger population collegewide of approximately 17,030 Black, Hispanic and Indigenous students.

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“Harnessing the diverse talents of underrepresented populations and communities is essential to addressing complex global challenges such as health care disparities, environmental issues, and cybersecurity threats,” said CT State President Dr. John Maduko. “Embracing inclusivity in STEM ensures that every voice and talent helps drive the innovation that is vital for our collective future and a more equitable and resilient world.”

Education DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY NEW YORK

Sr. Mary Eileen O’Brien, president of Dominican University New York, announced that she will be retiring.

“It has been a distinct privilege to serve as the president of this remarkable institution for 35 years,” she said in an email to faculty, staff and students. “Serving as president of Dominican University has never been a job for me; it has been a mission and a calling. I will forever hold the University, its students, faculty, staff, and alumni in my heart.”

O’Brien has not set a definite date for her departure, in order to give the board of trustees proper time to search for a new president and ensure a smooth transition to new leadership.

O’Brien began her educational career in the Bronx, where she was raised, teaching mathematics at St. Benedict’s School and St. Pius High School before becoming the principal of St. Luke’s School in the South Bronx. In 1977, she was called upon to

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assist her mentor and former teacher, Sr. Natalie Casey, who was president of what was then Dominican College, her alma mater. She later served as acting college president for one year and was elected to serve as college president in 1979, and remained in that position until 1987 when she left to lead the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Blauvelt for six years. In 1997, she was chosen to serve again as the college’s president – the college was renamed Dominican University New York in May 2022.

GOODWIN UNIVERSITY

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Goodwin University hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 25 for the Harrison Steans Advanced Manufacturing Center, which recently opened on University of Bridgeport's campus.

The center, which part of Goodwin's Early College Advanced Manufacturing Pathway, began hosting its first cohort of welding students, taught by Goodwin University faculty, in September.

“With the cutting of this ribbon, we usher in a new era of possibilities and opportunities,” said Dr. Cliff Thermer, dean of Goodwin's School of Business, Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing. “This center is more than just machines and processes; it's about inspiring excellence in all that we do. It is a testament to our dedication to investing in the future."

Dr. Sal Menzo, superintendent of Goodwin University Magnet Schools, added, "I am excited about the many opportunities Goodwin University's manufacturing center at the University of Bridgeport will offer for students in Bridgeport and surrounding communities. "From manufacturing and robotics to welding, the center will extend valuable learning experiences for students to gain skills that will increase their potential for post-high school success. This center is significant in our continued mission to engage with high school students and keep them focused on achieving their future aspirations."

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The Halal Shack has become the latest addition to Marist’s on-campus dining options, opening on Oct. 4 in the North End’s McCormick Hall.

Inspired by New York City street food, The Halal Shack features a fusion of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine with an American twist. All offerings adhere to the cultural requirements of Halal food, and the menu includes rice bowls, salad bowls, and pitas, as well as takes on the traditional dishes like the fries bowl and Naanarito (Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fillings and toppings wrapped in Naan bread, burrito style).

“Students, faculty and staff will enjoy fresh, scratch-made recipes with authentic flavor profiles,“ said Jamal Rasoully, founder and CEO of The Halal Shack. “Every effort is made to ensure that everything coming off the line is accurate, Halal compliant and delicious.”

“We heard from the surveys last spring that students were looking for more diverse food options on campus,” said Matt McMahon, associate dean of operations and facilities. “As part of the vision to introduce new dining concepts that provide distinctive experiences, promote student well-being, and contribute to a sense of belonging, The Halal Shack is an important enhancement to the dining program.”

POST UNIVERSITY

Post University has announced a sponsorship with the Police Activity League (PAL) of Waterbury for its coed basketball program.

Proceeds from the $38,000 sponsorship will help expand the program and underwrite games and tournaments.

Local youth practice and play in the Frederick W. Blasius Recreation Center and various school gymnasiums in Waterbury, and Post will provide t-shirts for participants.

“Post University is committed to serving as socially responsible community advocates,” said Post University CEO & President John L. Hopkins.

“Our hope is to provide our young individuals with the fundamental life skills and educational opportunities that will position them for a life of success.”

“By teaming up with Post University, we’re not only merging our resources and expertise but also forging connections that nurture positive community relationships, all while creating a pathway to college for the future leaders of our community,” said Waterbury PAL President and Waterbury.

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ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Rockland Community College (RCC) has announced a strategic partnership with Veolia focused on supporting the school’s science majors.

Veolia focuses on providing water, waste and energy management solutions. The company has provided a $25,000 grant to establish the Veolia Scholars Awards, a program that will award 10 RCC science students with $2,500 scholarship funds.

"We are very excited about this new partnership with Rockland Community College," said Chris Graziano, vice president and general manager of Veolia's municipal water operation in New York. "Providing scholarships for students is one of the many ways we demonstrate our role as an active and concerned corporate citizen and a world leader in the environmental services industry."

“With the Veolia Scholars Award, half of an entire year of RCC's tuition can be covered,” said Dr. Melanie Rie, RCC’s dean of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

“This substantially reduces many of our students' financial constraints, ensuring their educational journey remains uninterrupted. We extend our deepest gratitude to Veolia for embarking on this game-changing collaboration with us.”

SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY

Sacred Heart University’s master of public health (MPH) program has partnered with the Fairfield CARES Community Coalition to raise awareness of substance misuse and mental health issues among youth and young adults.

In this partnership, The MPH students will create social media posts and marketing material to help the coalition spread its message of prevention. The Fairfield CARES Community Coalition seeks to unite residents, educators and leaders from throughout the area

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to promote healthy, responsible choices through prevention and education.

All MPH students must take a health communication course, which focuses on public health messaging that is evidence-based and widely accessible. Students enrolled in the course will use what they’ve learned to create posts for the Instagram account @fairfield_cares and the Facebook account FairfieldCARES. The student-generated messages will be shared three days a week following specific themes: mental health Mondays, substance use prevention Wednesdays and positive youth development Fridays; students will also will generate special posts for certain events and observances, such as suicide prevention month.

“The coalition has got a lot to cover, and that is hard for one person to do,” said Cathy Hazlett, Fairfield CARES Community Coalition program director. “I am responsible for most of the communications, but I am not experienced in social media. So, that is where I rely on the help of younger people to create graphics and post them on our Instagram and Facebook accounts.”

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

Rebecca Dimyan, an adjunct English professor at Southern Connecticut State University who teaches professional writing and first-year composition classes, has recently published two award-winning books.

“Waiting for Beirut,” published by Woodhall Press, began as Dimyan’s master’s thesis and took 11 years to completed. The novel takes place in 1950s Lebanon and Danbury, and the novel’s protagonist is a first-generation American who drops out of college to help the family’s business. Complicating matters is the man’s ill-timed realization of his sexuality – he falls in love with a man while on his honeymoon with his wife.

“Chronic, A Memoir,” published by Running Wild Press, details Dimyan’s experiences with endometriosis and her holistic healing journey. Written over a three-year period, the book began as a series of articles for an online publication regarding her illness and the difficulties with getting proper treatment.

Both books have received 2023 Firebird Book Awards, with “Chronic: A Memoir” winning the Alternative Medicine category and “Waiting for Beirut” receiving its honors in the Fiction category.

EDUCATION IN OUR REGION

CT State Community College Receives National Award for Exemplary Practices in Leadership Academy CT State Community College (CT

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Dr. Forrest Helvie, CT State interim director of professional development, accepted the award Friday from NCSD President Scheherazade Forman at the conference in Houston.

bestowed these awards are deemed

The Terry O’Banion Shared

Founded in 2021, the Leadership

of Promise Award for outstanding

outstanding because they are highly

Journey Exemplary Practice Award

Academy was created to provide sus-

work in supporting student success

innovative, model best practices in

is named after the past president

tainable leadership development for

through the development of faculty,

the field, and provide compelling

of the League for Innovation in the

the long-term growth and success

staff, and administrators within insti-

evidence of effectiveness over time,

Community College and one of the

of the CT State Community College

tutions of higher education.

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New York Medical College Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Set New Fundraising Record at 25th Annual Race for Rehab The Students Raised $16,000 to Support

in the race around NYMC’s Valhalla

Achilles International to Support Athletes

campus. An awards ceremony capped

with Disabilities

off the event, announcing the winners in each category, including Achilles

Students from New York Medical Col-

athletes, alumni, as well as male and

lege’s (NYMC) Doctor of Physical Therapy

female finishers in different age catego-

(D.P.T.) Class of 2025 hosted the 25th

ries.

annual Race for Rehab on October 15.

Daisy Alverez, Peter Calicchia and

This year’s 5K race was the most success-

Cristina Santamaria from the D.P.T.

ful to date, as students raised more than

Class of 2025 had this to say about the

$16,000 to support Achilles Internation-

successful event: “This year’s event was

al, a non-profit organization that provides

truly special because of the unprec-

a community of support for athletes with

edented community turnout. Our team

disabilities.

was extremely successful in rallying

A total of 172 participants – 35 Achilles

our community together. The race was

athletes and 137 individuals- participated

driven by the inspiration of the Achilles athletes and their continuous commitment to achieving their potential.

They gave us a sense of perspective and gratitude, and their positive mindset to continue to live their lives to the fullest despite their disabilities motivates us to do the same daily. The Race for Rehab holds close to our hearts, empowering athletes with physical disabilities and raising funds for those who lack the resources to participate. Through hard work and dedication, we surpassed our goal, raising $16,030-a surreal achievement.”

“This was the most successful race in its 25-year history. [ Janet P. Dolot, P.T., D.P.T., Dr.P.H.’14, OCS, COMPT, chief and associate professor of the Division of Physical Therapy], and I had the joy of working with an incredibly amazing group of students. The event was special, and the accomplishment of the students was simply amazing,” said Anthony Sozzo, M.A., M.S.Ed., associate dean for student affairs.

Contemporary physical therapy involves not only traditional skills in treating people with injuries or disease, but also preventing or detecting movement-related problems at the earliest stages and promoting healthy lifestyles and work environments. To learn more about the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at NYMC, contact the NYMC SHSP Office of Admissions at shsp_admissions@nymc.edu or visit www.nymc.edu/shsp.

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The UConn School of Business Established in 1941, the UConn School of Business has grown to become one of the most comprehensive business schools in the country. It provides access to a range of exciting academic programs at the bachelors, masters, doctorate and advanced certificate levels. Students can study these across four Connecticut locations – Storrs, Hartford, Stamford and Waterbury.

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See How Impactful You Can Be at St. John Fisher University St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, education, F I S H E R G R A D UAT E OFFERINGS

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five-year, $3.2 million grant designed to recruit, retain, and graduate students currently underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Part of the industry-renowned Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program, the goal of the award is to support efforts that diversify the nation’s STEM workforce by increasing the number of STEM baccalaureate and graduate degrees awarded to students of color.

“Southern is a community of diverse scholars, both at the faculty and student levels, and our location in New Haven is one of the greatest cultural and professional hubs in Connecticut – especially for STEM careers,” said Dwayne Smith, interim president of Southern. “We’re very excited that this partnership will open so many opportunities for diverse scholars to continue in these fields, which will in turn serve critical regional and state workforce needs.”

As the lead institution for the Nutmeg State LSAMP, Southern will partner with faculty at its three sister institutions – Central, Eastern, and Western Connecticut State Universities – to target the three major causes of attrition in STEM fields: success in mathematics and other gateway courses, financial need, and sense of belonging. Funding for the first two years of the five-year grant will be awarded October 1, 2023, and renewed annually in 2025, 2026, and 2027.

Robert Prezant, provost and vice president of academic affairs at Southern, is the project’s principal investigator.

Co-principals include Therese Bennett, professor of mathematics, and Klay Kruczek, assistant chair of mathematics, at Southern; Kim Ward, professor of

mathematics at Eastern; and Steven Minkler, dean of the School of Engineering, Science, and Technology at Central.

“Our collaborative team across the Connecticut State Universities knew what the goal was, knew how the award would assist tomorrow’s STEM scholars, and worked diligently and with purpose in mind to ensure that the Nutmeg LSAMP would prove successful,” said Prezant. “This grant will have a remarkable impact on hundreds of our student scholars, giving them opportunities to grow, explore, and learn and ultimately thrive in STEM careers.”

Southern is the third higher education institution in Connecticut to be named a principal investigator for an LSAMP award. In 2021, the University of Connecticut received $2.5 million, and in spring 2023, Housatonic Community College received $1 million as primary institutions for their respective alliances.

An estimated $10 million is available for new awards from all LSAMP funding opportunities annually.

“The LSAMP closely aligns with our university mission and is especially significant in the Mathematics Department, where we would like to increase academic supports to STEM students in their gateway courses,” said Kruczek. “We are committed to assisting underrepresented minorities in the building of their sense of identity within STEM.” The NSF award is the largest collaboration in STEM to date among the four CSUs and has the potential to impact a large number of Connecticut undergraduate students, since the majority remain in the state after graduation, said Bennett.

“By collaborating and learning from each other, the CSUs can make faster progress towards implementing programs that work to retain and graduate students in STEM. Since this is also one of our goals at a system level, the award is a perfect fit,” she said.

Each CSU has been charged with recruiting an inaugural cohort of LSAMP scholars to participate in a series of activities at their enrolled campus, including a two-week residential sum-

From left: Robert Prezant, Therese Bennett, Klay Kruczek, and Debra Risisky mer bridge program, a first-year seminar, faculty-student research, peer tutoring, and mentorship. Students will also be introduced to industry partners with a goal of being matched eventually to paid internships.

“I am so grateful to the faculty from across our system who came together for this initiative,” said CSCU Chancellor Terrence Cheng. “I especially want to thank Interim President Dwayne Smith for his diligence and leadership. This NSF award recognizes the value and effectiveness of our system’s efforts to expand education, especially for historically underrepresented students. We are proud that the work of our faculty and our institutions will help to diversify the nation’s workforce in high demand STEM careers.”

Program results will be shared with feeder community colleges and high schools to better inform and prepare students before they come to undergraduate STEM programs. Deb Risisky, professor of public health at Southern, will serve as the lead evaluator on the grant and will oversee the analysis and reporting of data for all four CSU campuses.

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THE HEALING POWER OF THE ARTS

By Maria Scaros, Executive Director, The Greens at Greenwich

T

he arts are healing and have a power to touch our lives in many ways. Dr. Oliver Sachs, a well-known neurologist, was fascinated by how music affected the cortical parts of our brain. It is recorded that around 1030 B.C., the music of a shepherd boy named David, soothed the “savage breast” of King Saul. Music conjures images and memories like no other me-

dium can. Hearing a familiar tune brings us to a time and place vividly stored in our mind. Our first kiss. A special summer. Our wedding song. We do not remember in language. We remember in images awakened through art, music, dance and story.

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her gorgeous skirt and flowing scarf validating my hurt and my anger more than any words. She “spoke” for me. She knew me. She was me. I was healing through her dance. I was renewed. My anger lifted and I knew I was ready to move on.

As a drama therapist I see life as an epic, a play. Each act furthers the story.

And as a 69-year-old woman, I see myself being in Act Three, just where the story resolves many of its complications. It’s juicy and exciting. I like referring to it as “Passion, Risk and Adventure,” as Dr. Sara Lawrence Lightfoot, a celebrated sociologist refers to it.

Everyone’s story matters. The telling of it and the hearing of it validates us. Our stories define us. We are all “players,” as Shakespeare reminded us. “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players; … and one man in his time plays many parts…”

Whether we experience the arts passively or actively, we are soothing our soul.

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The Unwinding of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency – What that means for Medicaid Recipients in 2023

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comes to an end, recipients should

died, or voluntarily chose to close

continues, all states have been

be aware that these protections are

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every Medicaid recipient within a

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New York State opted to start the

all States were required to continue

unwinding of the continuous cover-

Medicaid recipient lost coverage or

these benefits regardless of any

age requirements in March and

had their spend-down increased

changes. However, as the unwind-

April of 2023 – the latest date al-

unless they moved out of state,

ing of the Public Health Emergency

lowed. Therefore, beginning in July

igned on March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus

Response Act (“FFCRA”) established from discontinuing or reducing Medicaid for individuals who had Medicaid as of March of 2020 or had obtained Medicaid since then.

As the Public Health Emergency

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2023, New York Medicaid recipients started to receive renewal packages by mail, which must be completed and returned to the local Medicaid office to verify current income and financial resources.

In addition, the New York State Department of Health increased the income and asset limits to 138% of the Federal Poverty Levels for non-MAGI Medicaid recipients, which covers individuals disabled, blind, or over the age of 65. With this change, many recipients have seen reduced or even eliminated need for certain vehicles used to “spend down” their excess income, such as pooled income trusts or the use of spousal refusal. This change ultimately allows recipients to maintain a much higher amount of monthly income and resources while maintaining their Medicaid eligibility.

The Elder Law and Special Needs Practice Group at Bleakley Platt & Schmidt, LLP is dedicated to helping their clients navigate these complex changes in the law and assisting clients in the renewal process.

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A restaurant and town made for each other

By Jeremy Wayne / jwayne@westfairinc.com

about a drink.

Of course, I had. I am always thinking about a drink. On this occasion, it was a gin and tonic I was musing on, with Hendrick’s gin for preference. Vicente wondered whether I would prefer it with a slice of lime or lemon, a subtle courtesy I don’t often experience but coming originally from England always appreciate. (Fun fact for all you bartenders out there: Brits always favor lemon over lime in their G&T.) Artisan’s daily-dated menu generally includes soups and salads at lunch with more substantial entrées at dinner, the two menus bridged by a tantalizing “All Day Bites” section. This typically features Noank Mystic oysters, cheeses, charcuterie and Artisan’s (cod) fish and chips, which along with its superfood chopped salad is something of a signature dish.

Regardless of the time of day, though, the first thing to get stuck into is the fabulous, warm sourdough, brought to the table in a balsa-wood basket with “Artisan” in gold lettering on the outside. And I do mean fabulous. It’s the sort of bread that makes you wish you were at Artisan every day.

New England seafood chowder may be unlike any chowder you have previously had. A white soup of shrimp, clams and lobster, with the addition of mushrooms and the teeniest, tiniest potato slices, it was made fragrant with preserved lemon, which to me tasted like lemongrass, giving it an almost Thai twist. Catch of the Day Cioppino, meanwhile, took the classic San Francisco Cioppino stew and adapted it, using local ingredients – shrimp,

If you could take the prettiest towns or villages of Connecticut’s Gold Coast, pop them in a blender with a drop of sugar syrup, some top-of-the-line botanicals and a powder-blue sky and pour out the contents, Southport is what you’d get.

A town as enchanting as this one deserves a fine restaurant and in Artisan, at the Delamar Southport hotel, it has one.

If the name sounds familiar, that’s because this Delamar is a sister hotel to the Delamar Greenwich Harbor.

Indeed, their restaurants, which include L’escale in Greenwich, share the same executive chef, Frederic Kieffer, https://www.wagmag.com/frederic-kieffers-culinary-odyssey/ whose commitment to using the best local ingredients in a reworking of traditional French – and,for that matter, American – dishes, informs the menu at both venues.

At Artisan, which unlike L’escale is not on the water but so close to it you can almost smell the salt-tang in the air, you have a choice of three dining spaces. The first is the tavern, informal and fun. The main dining room, with its heavy white tablecloths, is still relatively informal and fun, too. And then there is the terrace – perhaps the most appealing place of all to sit on a warm and sunny day.

We will get to the food, of course we will, but first let me tell you that service at Artisan doesn’t miss a beat. Restaurant manager Curren Nelson patiently let me inspect all three dining areas before seating me (in the main dining room) and within seconds, one of the restaurant’s headwaiters, Vicente, was at my side asking if I had thought

mussels, chorizo and fingerlings – anointing it all with a rich lobster sauce.

In an entrée of prime hanger steak, the steak – a beautiful cut of beef, cooked rare as requested but just charred at the edges, served in the “modern” way, which is to say sliced – was presented with a fast-wilting watercress salad with horseradish and homemade French fries.

Throughout lunch there was the soothing, low-level hum of other guests chatting, interrupted just occasionally by the warble of a saxophone from the unobtrusive background jazz or the encouraging, cheery sound of a cocktail being enthusiastically shaken.

Lovely grown-up sounds, I call those.

Chef Kieffer, who briefly joined me at the table, told me his definition of sustainable was “to do the right thing at any given moment,” and when he says “farm-to-table” he means it. He really takes pride in discovering local suppliers of the best produce, sourcing as much as possible from New England. He explained how he doesn’t change dishes just for the sake of doing so but to improve them – even on “the classics,” like the Cioppino, say, by making them more relevant to where they are being made and served.

My server stopped by the table to check on me often but was never obtrusive. “May I refresh, honey?” she asked on one occasion, pointing at my now empty cocktail glass. Sadly, I told her, she could not. Although on paper I’m a fully signed-up member of the two martinis (or G&Ts) at lunchtime club, those cocktails don’t really sit well these days, especially if I have postprandial work to do. I ordered a glass of Pinot Grigio from my beloved Friuli region in Italy instead and admired the large mural of bowing tulips on the back wall.

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For dessert, I devoured a lemon verbena crème brûlée, an unbelievably smooth-set custard with a wonderfully brittle top, which shattered like glass when I hit it with the back of my spoon. In my experience of dining out, many crème brûlées are called but few are chosen. I wholeheartedly choose this one. And the gluten-free cheesecake, served in a miniature Kilner jar, whipped yet still somehow dense and served with a chocolate madeleine, which Chef generously sent along as a treat, would also get my vote.

A soot-black espresso and a short walk along the beach concluded a visit to Artisan and beautiful Southport, a “village” and a “village inn” clearly made for one another.

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Reed’s. “Her extensive experience in finance and accounting for both public and private companies, as well as her execution as interim CFO at Reed’s, make her the ideal candidate to lead our finance department. Ms. Tinnelly will continue to be a key member of Reed’s executive team, and I look forward to working with her as we deliver on our goals to expand gross margins and generate positive modified EBITDA and cash flow.”

MARK MALONE RHINEBECK BANK

Rhinebeck Bank has promoted Mark Malone to chief retail officer.

Malone joined the bank in October 2012 and advanced in its retail banking division, most recently serving as senior vice president of retail banking. Earlier in his career, he was an assistant vice president and branch manager at M&T Bank.

Outside of the bank, he is board chairperson of the Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, an organization where he has volunteered for the last 10 years, and he has served as co-chairperson of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s “Forty Under 40” selection committee and as board treasurer at Mill Street Loft.

“Mark has consistently showcased strong leadership, continuously striving to enhance and innovate to meet the evolving needs of our customers,” said Rhinebeck Bank’s Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Banking Officer Jamie Bloom. “I look forward to collaborating with him as we position the bank to meet our strategic growth objectives, while ensuring exceptional customer service remains at the forefront of our mission.”

ERIC ZINTERHOFER CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS

Stamford-based Charter Communications has announced the appointment of Eric Zinterhofer as nonexecutive chairman of the board, effective Nov. 30. Zinterhofer was elected to the board and previously served as nonexecutive board chairman from December 2009 through May 2016. He has been the lead independent director since May 2016.

Zinterhofer is a founding partner of Searchlight Capital Partners L.P., a private equity firm. Previously, he served as a senior partner at Apollo Management LP. He is also a director of Univision Holdings Inc., Hemisphere Media Group and Liberty Latin America Ltd. Charter also announced President and CEO Chris Winfrey was elected to the board to fill the vacancy created

by Tom Rutledge, who will continue to serve the company as a board member emeritus upon his previously announced retirement as executive chairman of the board on Nov. 30.

JOANN TINNELLY REED’S INC.

Norwalk-headquartered Reed's Inc., owner of a portfolio of handcrafted and natural ginger beverages, named Joann Tinnelly as chief financial officer (CFO).

Tinnelly was the company’s vice president and corporate controller when she was tapped to serve as interim CFO in March following the resignation of CFO Tom Spisak. Tinnelly is a certified public accountant and previously held the interim CFO role at the end of 2019.

“We are thrilled to welcome Joann as our official chief financial officer,” said Norman E. Snyder, CEO of

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DR. MUHAMMAD QAYYUM IONA UNIVERSITY

New Rochelle-based Iona University has appointed Dr. Muhammad Qayyum as the inaugural faculty member for the new Mario J. Gabelli Endowed Professorship in Finance in the LaPenta School of Business.

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researcher and an expert on portfolio management, financial education, real estate, global risk and corporate social responsibility. He is also the founding faculty advisor for Iona’s academic-focused Real Estate Club, as well as the inaugural faculty advisor to the South Asian and Middle Eastern Cultures (SAME) Club.

Qayyum’s recent work has been published in Journal of Financial Research, Journal of Real Estate Portfolio Management, Social Responsibility Journal, Journal of Education for Business, Midwestern Business and Economics Review, Financial Decisions and Journal of Economics and Economic Education Research.

“This endowment facilitates research activity, which is very important for Iona University,” said Qayyum, who has served as an associate professor of finance at Iona for the past five years. “Every paper we publish raises Iona University’s profile in the world of financial scholarship.”

KYLE WISNIEWSKI MID HUDSON CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Poughkeepsie-based Mid Hudson Construction Management (MHCM) has hired Kyle Wisniewski as a project manager.

In his new job, Wisniewski will be responsible for estimating job costs, subcontractor buyouts, scheduling and purchasing and client services.

He comes to MHCM from Ashley Mechanical, where he was a project manager.

“Kyle is an excellent addition to our team,” said Ray Travis, CEO of MHCM. “From day one, he has jumped into projects and shown he can be a leader. With his skills and past project management experience, Mid Hudson Construction Management will be even better suited to provide for our community.”

LUCIANA TESTANI SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY

Sacred Heart University has appointed Luciana Testani as executive director of residency programs and partnerships for the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development (FCEHD).

In her new role, Testani will be responsible for expanding the college’s residency partnerships. Prior to joining the college, Testani worked for Bridgeport Public Schools for nearly 25 years, which included duties as a full-time bilingual teacher at Central High School and a coordinator for the district’s adult English as a second language program.

Testani earned her bachelor’s degree in linguistics from Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora in Brazil in 1997 and her master’s degree in bilingual education from Southern Connecticut State University in 2004.

“Luciana is a great resource for the FCEHD because she has worked so closely with those in the community with whom we are hoping to develop relationships,” said Mel Horton, FCEHD interim dean. “She has been a classroom teacher and therefore understands the importance of a successful residency. Our students are lucky to have someone who knows what they are experiencing firsthand.”

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JO ANN KELLER CONNECTICUT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Connecticut Wealth Management LLC (CTWM) has hired Jo Ann Keller as a senior financial advisor.

Prior to joining the Farmington-based CTWM, Keller was a senior vice president and senior wealth advisor at Wilmington Trust, a subsidiary of M&T Bank, where she focused on developing wealth management strategies for multigenerational families.

She has served on the boards of several organization, including the Horizons enrichment program for underserved youth in Fairfield County and as vice president of finance of the New Canaan CARES Foundation.

“We are thrilled to have Jo Ann join our team as a senior financial advisor,” said Michael Tedone, partner and chief financial officer at CTWM. “Jo Ann is a true collaborator and a shining example of our firm’s core values.

She brings with her an extensive and

comprehensive background in banking, asset management, and financial planning. Jo Ann’s passion for serving the needs of multigenerational families enhances CTWM’s service delivery.”

Latinx individuals and allies to further success. My congratulations to Doris Díaz-Kelly for her appointment, and for the 2024 class who will benefit from her mentorship.”

SIMONE QUARTEY YWCA GREENWICH

BRITTANEY JONES-ALLEYNE BROADVIEW AT PURCHASE

Broadview at Purchase, a university-based retirement community located on the State University of New York at Purchase campus, has hired Brittaney Jones-Alleyne as health services director as it prepares to open.

Jones-Alleyne has 13 years of experience working in the senior living field and was previously at The Osborn Senior Living, most recently as resident relations manager for assisted living and memory care. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in healthcare administration from Monroe College and a Master of Business Administration with a focus in healthcare administration from Cappella University.

“Brittaney understands our philosophy here at Broadview,’’ said Purchase at Broadview Executive Director Ashley Wade. “She is passionate about helping seniors to live their best lives as they continue their pursuit of lifelong learning. We welcome her to the team.”

YWCA Greenwich has appointed Simone Quartey as the new director of its Center for Equity & Justice.

Quartey previously managed diversity and inclusion at Societe Generale Corporate Investment Banking, where she integrated training programs and events, emphasizing the importance of inclusive leadership and combating bias. Earlier in her career, she was a civil rights and inclusion specialist at the New York Power Authority.

“Together with YWCAs across the country, we continue to strengthen the YWCA mission of eliminating racism and empowering women through programs such as the YWCA Greenwich Center for Equity and Justice,” said YWCA Greenwich President and CEO Mary Lee Kiernan.

“Simone brings substantial expertise and experience in our mission, particularly in the corporate context, as well as a deep understanding of this region as a native of Westchester County. She has hit the ground running, forging relationships with community partners and driving forward with the center’s work, and we are thrilled Simone has joined YWCA Greenwich.”

DORIS DÍAZ-KELLY STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

Doris Díaz-Kelly has been named the second director-in-residence of the State University of York’s (SUNY) Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI).

Díaz-Kelly currently serves as assistant dean of students and director of Dutchess Community College's Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). She leads the college's Center for College Access and Educational Opportunities, which includes EOP and TRiO: Student Support Services program. She is also in her second term as a commissioner for the Dutchess County Commission on Human Rights.

“As the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the country, we are proud of our diversity, and while more than 15% of students identify as Hispanic, we recognize there is more to be done to increase inclusivity and representation,” said SUNY Chancellor John B King Jr. “As part of that work, we must empower campus leaders who share experiences and cultures with our diverse student population.

Programs like HLI celebrate Latinx communities and propel Hispanic/

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COURTNEY HAIDINGER HOULIHAN LAWRENCE

Houlihan Lawrence has announced the appointment of Courtney Haidinger as manager of its Darien brokerage.

Haidinger, a former Houlihan Lawrence agent, has been a Realtor for more than 12 years, serving buyers and sellers of homes in Darien, New Canaan and Rowayton. She returned to Houlihan Lawrence after working with Compass. Prior to entering real estate, Courtney built her skills during a successful career in national and local advertising sales in both television and radio in Boston and New York.

Haidinger was previously a member of Darien’s Representative Town Meeting, serving on the Planning, Zoning, and Housing Committees.

She has served on the Darien Board of Realtors and is currently a volunteer EMT at Darien's EMS service Post 53.

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HISTORIC HYDE PARK GAINS WORLD-CLASS VENUE

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new internet company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sullivan County to provide high-speed f iber-optic broadband internet service.

Archtop Fiber, headquartered in iPark 87 in the town of Ulster, plans to provide service to a large portion of the Hudson Valley, said Sullivan County Manager Josh Potosek.

“They have looked at the market and think there are some underserved and totally unserved areas in Sullivan, but they are looking up and down the Hudson River from about Poughkeepsie and Albany as well, so they are looking at the northern Mid-Hudson up to the Capital Region to expand,” he said.

Archtop Fiber Chief Development Off icer Shawn Beqaj said the company is “well along in our plan to construct a truly next-generation, all-f iber network and provide service across the Hudson Valley and our partnership with Sullivan County will help speed that deployment and extend our services through participation in such programs as the New York State ConnectALL program.

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ellefield at Historic Hyde Park in the Hudson Valley, a world-class hospitality, tourism and residential destination now under construction, has established a $500,000 scholarship program to benefit graduating Hyde Park Central School District seniors in financial need who are committed to academic success, serving the Hyde Park community and attending posthigh-school education.

In addition, The Bellefield-Mulroy Family Scholarship Fund, created via a community benefit agreement between Bellefield and the school district, will provide $25,000 a year for 20 years. Scholarships will be open to students pursuing a degree in education; STEM (science, technology, engineering or math); fine and performing arts; and the culinary arts. Recipients must attend a two-year or four-year college/university or vocational school in New York state.

The terms of the scholarship were determined in consultation with the Hyde Park Central School District. A committee, including a Bellefield representative, will consider potential recipients.

The Hyde Park Central School District’s Board of Education and Dr. Pedro Roman, Superintendent of Schools are appreciative of Bellefield’s donation. According to the Board and Roman, “The Bellefield-Mulroy Family Scholarship Fund will support college and/or career pathways for students that will provide them with financial independence and positively shape their lives.”

Michael Oates, president of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp., echoed that praise. “A singular focus for Bellefield has always been to ensure that Dutchess County remains a great place to live and work. Establishment of this impressive scholarship supports that.”

The Inn at Bellefield, with 137 rooms, is a $55-million project developed by T-Rex in partnership with Shaner Hotel Group LP. It is the first of two hotels the completed development will offer. At completion, the total project will feature 830,000 square feet of hospitality, commercial and community spaces featuring restaurants, breweries, community gardens, a high-end grocer, day care, co-working spaces, a film production studio, a performing arts center and amphitheater.

The 801 residential units will be comprised of apartments, condominiums, townhomes, single-family cottages, patio-homes and estate homes.

Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park will create much-needed quality housing and accommodations, generate hundreds of construction jobs and full-time opportunities for future businesses and work to foster a vibrant community that attracts and retains today’s students and tomorrow’s leaders.

T-Rex Capital Group LLC is an experienced privately held real estate firm, which has sourced and invested in proprietary transactions encompassing more than 11 million square feet with a gross asset value of over $2.5 billion. Its key executives average more than 25 years of experience with more than $7 billion of investing and development experience.

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Site Safety trainings. Meisner currently resides in Hartsdale, New York.

Established in 1944, LeChase offers the capabilities of a large firm while maintaining the personalized service of a small firm.

Today, the company ranks among the nation’s top contractors – providing general construction and construction management services in a wide range of industries and on projects of all sizes.

GENE THERAPY IMPROVING GENETIC HEARING LOSS Heather Cavanagh and Frank Gaudio.

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rank Gaudio, president and CEO, The First Bank of Greenwich, congratulated Heather Cavanagh for receiving the 2023 Infi for Best of Fairfield/Westchester Influencer Award.

Recently held at Heather Gaudio’s Fine Art Gallery in Stamford it was an evening filled with celebration, recognition, artistic inspiration and the perfect backdrop for honoring the outstanding achievements of the Infi Awards recipients.

BIG FIRM WITH PERSONALIZED SERVICE

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eChase Construction Services LLC in Armonk has welcomed Gregory Meisner as a project manager based in the New York metro region. Meisner will manage, develop, maintain and oversee all functions of assigned projects at the preconstruction, construction and post-construction phases.

The functions include, but are not limited to safety, construction planning and cost-control procedures.

Meisner has six years of construction experience in and around the Manhattan area working on large-scale, commercial projects.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering with a minor in environmental engineering from The Pennsylvania State University and has completed the OSHA 30 and New York City Department of Buildings

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egeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Tarrytown recently announced preliminary, positive safety and efficacy results from the first patient (2 years of age) dosed in the Phase 1/2 Chord trial investigating otoferlin gene therapy (DB-OTO) in children with profound genetic hearing loss due to mutations of the otoferlin gene.

“The children who are being enrolled in Chord are often born with profound hearing loss due to mutations in a single gene, otoferlin, which essentially turns off their auditory circuits,” said Professor Manohar Bance, M.B., an ear surgeon and principal trial investigator at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom. “Cochlear implants are the current standard of care but are unable to replicate the full complexity and range of sound. With these very preliminary DB-OTO results, we now have encouraging evidence that this gene therapy may be able to help turn these auditory circuits back on. We look forward to following further this child and others to determine if DB-OTO gene therapy can restore clinically meaningful hearing as they are learning to interact with the world.”

In the trial, the child received an intracochlear injection of DB-OTO in one ear. At planned follow-ups, the child experienced improvements in auditory responses through week six compared to baseline, per auditory brainstem response (ABR) and behavioral (pure tone) audiometry. ABR, a clinically accepted physiologic measure of hearing sensitivity, is often absent in those with classic otoferlin-related hearing loss and was absent in both ears of the child at baseline. There were no concerning safety signals through week 6 following treatment.

Congenital hearing loss (hearing loss present at birth) is a significant unmet medical need with no approved pharmacologic treatment options that affects approximately 1.7 out of every 1,000 children born in the U.S. “These preliminary DB-OTO results provide early and encouraging proof-of-concept for the treatment of otoferlin-related hearing loss, as well as our pipeline of gene therapies to address more common forms of genetic hearing loss and other therapeutic areas,” said Christos Kyratsous, Ph.D., senior vice president of research and co-head of Genetic Medicines at Regeneron.

DB-OTO was originally developed under a collaboration between Regeneron and Decibel Therapeutics that was initially established in 2017, with an extension announced

in 2021. In September 2023, Regeneron acquired Decibel Therapeutics, cementing this long-standing collaboration. In addition to the DB-OTO development program, other clinical efforts include AAV.103 for people with GJB2-related hearing loss and AAV.104 for people with stereocilin (STRC)-related hearing loss.

The potential use of DB-OTO for otoferlin-related hearing loss is currently under clinical development, and its safety and efficacy have not been evaluated by any regulatory authority.

Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents, develops and commercializes life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for 35 years by physician-scientists, its unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to numerous FDA-approved treatments and product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in its laboratories. Regeneron’s medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, hematologic conditions, infectious diseases and rare diseases.

HONORING SKILLS OF WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES

Robin L. Davies-Small

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n her comments, Executive Director Robin L. Davies-Small, said, “October is the month we set aside to honor the skills of workers with disabilities...But this should not only be happening in October, this needs to be a part of our nation’s core – honoring workers with disabilities needs to happen every day of the year.”

The programs at Yes She Can teach individuals the skills necessary to eventually join the competitive workforce. Several speakers at its recent event talked about National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month and emphasized the quality of services that Yes She Can is providing to the trainees.

The auction part of the event was a success with almost $10,000 raised. In addition, The Laurence W. Levine Foundation donated an additional $10,000 this week to support the Yes She Can training programs.

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WOMEN’S HEALTH SUMMIT

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asic steps women can take to improve their own health outcomes will be the topic of the day as two women thought leaders lead a lively morning discussion and set of activities Saturday, Nov. 4 at Trinity Spiritual Center, 651 Pequot Ave., Southport, Connecticut and Livestream via Zoom from 9 to 11 a.m.

Together, spiritual leader Hillary Raining and wellness coach and culinary expert Lisa Parrelli will encourage women to do a better job of making their own health a priority, as far too often they put their own needs last on their “to-do” list. “Women are so often the primary caretakers, fixers and advocates for others that they regularly forget to take care of themselves. That’s what we’ll be addressing on Nov. 4th,” said Raining. She will explore the sacred feminine wisdom of indigenous and Christian faith traditions that modern medicine has long neglected. As a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Native American Chippewa and an Episcopal priest, she will share practices that enable women to align and optimize their physical and spiritual health according to life cycles and the seasons. This discussion will include ancient understandings of menstruation, menopause and other health concerns specific to women.

It will feature easy-to-execute action that women can integrate into their routines.

Parrelli’s presentation is entitled, “Heal Our Bodies through Food.” She will discuss the impact that various foods have on our bodies, minds and souls at different stages of life. Her goal is to help people make the best food choices in order to enjoy optimal health.

“Wellness is a set of behaviors and a mindset that should be experienced by everyone,” said Parrelli.

Interspersed throughout the morning there will be activities that offer tips or action steps that women can take to improve their health and daily lives. The center will offer childcare so that younger moms may attend.

The goal of the morning is to facilitate the kinds of conversations that women need to have among themselves but seldom do. Mary Lauren Factora, director of marketing at Bigelow Tea, and one of the 15 women hosting this event, said, “Trinity Spiritual Center creates space where people feel comfortable discussing topics that are important but never surface in other settings. We hope that this will become the first of a series of convenings for women at the center.”

Parrelli is a thought leader in the culinary, health and wellness space. She is a professionally trained chef and uses her experience and training to educate and teach clients to heal themselves through food.

Parrelli is passionate about using food as medicine to complement a client’s wellness, partnering with physicians and nutritionists to empower clients to be a part of their health-care journey. Until recently, she was the executive chef and director of culinary and hospitality at nOURish Bridgeport, a food-centered, volunteer-powered, community-anchored not-for-profit, bringing hope to Bridgeport residents through direct service programs.

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AVOID LOSS OF INCOME AND LIABILITY FROM TOXIC MOLD CONTAMINATION

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wo powerful women who have used their celebrated careers to help other women, will receive the United Way Women’s Leadership Council’s 2023 ‘Woman of Distinction” award on Dec. 5 at its 11th annual Celebration of Women in Philanthropy.

The “Take A Walk in Her Shoes” event recognizes and reinforces the work of women helping to lift up women and children living on the financial edge in Westchester and Putnam counties. The breakfast event, generously sponsored by Con Edison, M&T Bank, New-York Presbyterian and PURE Insurance, will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. at Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill in Tarrytown.

During the breakfast, the United Way of Westchester and Putnam in White Plains will honor Judith M. Watson, RN, BSN, MPH, CEO, Westchester Community Health Center and Ellen Bloom, MPH, director of community affairs, New York Presbyterian (NYP) Westchester, NYP Westchester Behavioral Health Center and NYP Hudson Valley Hospital.

“This year we are very fortunate to have two women who are so attuned to our mission of women lifting up women,’’ said Tom Gabriel, president and CEO of the United Way of Westchester and Putnam.

“Judith and Ellen are not only incredibly accomplished women who have forged impressive careers for themselves, but they’ve helped to lead the way for other women by supporting and inspiring them to greater things.”

Proceeds from the annual Women’s Leadership Council breakfast help to support lives of ALICE women, children, and their families in Westchester and Putnam who struggle daily to afford their most basic needs. ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed, once known as the working poor.

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Watson immigrated to the United States from Jamaica, West Indies, at age 7 and settled in White Plains. Upon graduation from White Plains High School, she joined the United States Army touring on active duty for three years, stationed on Ford Island in Hawaii. She then joined the Army Reserves, where she served actively for seven years, ultimately achieving the rank of Sergeant E-5. She credits her disciplined nature, work ethic, desire to serve and help others and interest in nursing to the time spent in the United States Army. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in registered nursing from Pace University and a master’s degree in public health from New York Medical College. Her nursing career began with the Greenburgh Health Center (now WCHC Greenburgh) in 1994, which merged into the Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center in 2005. She has been employed with the center for a combined 27-plus years.

Bloom directs community outreach programs, investments and education for New York Presbyterian (NYP) Hudson Valley Hospital in Cortlandt Manor, NYP Westchester in Bronxville and NYP Westchester Behavioral Health in White Plains. She joined NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital in April 2015 as the director of development and the foundation marketing and community outreach and assumed her current position in 2018. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in social work and psychology from Lehman College of the City University of New York and a master’s degree in public health administration from New York Medical College.

United Way of Westchester and Putnam is an antipoverty organization dedicated to improving the lives of 40% of Westchester County neighbors who live in poverty or paycheck to paycheck. United Way provides strategic resources and tools to help struggling residents lead a better, more stable life. United Way also supports hundreds of local nonprofits with millions of dollars in grants and essential goods for basic needs, as well as by providing affordable professional development and connecting nonprofits to new resources.

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any property owners are boosting their bottom line by hosting vacation and long-term rentals. However, seasonal homes that are closed up for long periods of time become a prime breeding ground for mold. To keep income flowing, owners need to prevent mold from growing.

Jim Oliver, co-founder of Natural Home Solutions LLC, a mold remediation company serving Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire, advises vacation rental hosts, landlords and property managers to take the following measures from lodgify.com to maintain mold-free properties: • Keep water out by routinely inspecting the outside of the property for foundation problems, poorly installed windows, clogged gutters, roof concerns, poor drainage and storm damage.

• Keep indoor humidity levels between 30% and 50%. Use a portable dehumidifier in areas that are consistently above 60% humidity. Consider a HVAC-compatible, whole house dehumidifier as well. Prices range from $1,300-$2,800.

• Install bathroom fans and attic vents to remove moisture.

• Use mold-resistant building materials like wallboard, paint primer and porcelain. Avoid carpeting basements. In other areas, rugs with a higher pile are more prone to collecting mold and mildew than short-pile rugs.

• Winterize plumbing and shut off water to appliances and outside faucets in cold weather climates.

“If you delay necessary remediation efforts, you may become legally responsible for mold-related illnesses or property damage. If a resident pursues litigation despite your best efforts, our professional testing process documents important evidence. It can also provide an expert opinion to Individual landlords are also responsible for identifying and resolving unhealthy or unsafe conditions on their property. When left unresolved, mold sometimes sickens tenants, especially those with existing respiratory issues. It often causes visible and hidden structural deterioration, and it can damage a tenant’s personal property.

Mold spores grow quickly when they have enough moisture, warmth, and a porous surface.

By the time a renter or property owner notices a moldy odor, mold contamination already has the potential to cause harm. Regular professional testing can detect mold contamination early enough to prevent serious problems and avoid costly property repairs.

Oliver explains the EnzyCleanseTM fogger produces micro-droplets small enough to penetrate contaminated surfaces and reach areas like wall cavities to break down mold roots and spores, thus eliminating contaminations. EnzyCleanseTM also continues working to prevent mold growth long after the treatment.

Natural Home Solutions is committed to keeping homes and businesses safe from mold contamination. Serving Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire, the professional team performs high-quality mold testing and nontoxic, nondestructive remediation at an economical price.

NEW LEASE INKED IN LITCHFIELD CROSSINGS

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ive Below, one of the nation’s fastest-growing retail destinations for “teens, tweens and beyond” has signed a lease for a 9,000-square-foot retail store in Litchfield Crossings, Connecticut. Located on the south side of Home Goods, Five Below’s opening is imminent. Kristen Gizzi, Litchfield Crossings executive director, said,“We are delighted to welcome Five Below into the Crossings’ Family. Their unique on-trend product lines and commitment to delivering consumer value will offer a very special shopping experience to not only teens and tweens but the whole community.”

Shopping is fun at Five Below.

Headquartered in Philadelphia with 1,200 stores in 40 states and 23 in Connecticut, Five Below is a leading high-growth value retailer catering to the youth market. The retailer is noted for its “cool,” trendy high-quality products, all priced at $5 and below. From tech, sports, fashion, beauty, party supplies, and more, Five Below offers an extensive range of products all wrapped up in a fun and affordable shopping experience.

Corporate sources attribute Five Below’s success and growth to its core vision, “We believe life is better when customers are free to let go and have fun…our aim is to give them an amazing experience filled with unlimited possibilities. We make it easy to say yes to the newest, coolest stuff on our young shoppers’ wish lists.”

Litchfield Crossings, is located at 169 Danbury Road, New Milford. The Crossings and its management and development company ECCO Development LLC, are owned by the Westchester-based Gizzi family.

NEW MEMBERS FOR FOOD SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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r. Michael Hansen of Consumer Reports, Yonkers, New York, and Dr. Indaue Giriboni de Mello of Newman’s Own, Westport, Connecticut, were appointed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF). The

purpose of the committee is to provide impartial scientific advice and recommendations to federal food safety agencies that assures the safety of foods.

Members of the committee are chosen based on their expertise in microbiology, risk assessment, epidemiology, public health, food science and other relevant disciplines. One individual affiliated with a consumer group is included in the membership of the committee and five members are federal government employees representing the five federal agencies involved in NACMCF. The activities of NACMCF are carried out, in part, by subcommittees that are focused on specific areas being considered by the full committee.

“NACMCF members bring a wealth of expertise and dedication to the critical mission of ensuring the safety of our nation’s meat and poultry products,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Their contributions will help us continue to strengthen our nation’s food supply and protect the health and well-being of American consumers.”

The newly appointed NACMCF members will serve a two-year term.

NACMCF was established in 1988 in response to a recommendation by the National Academy of Sciences for an interagency approach to microbiological criteria for foods and in response to a recommendation of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, as expressed in the Rural Development, Agriculture and Related Agencies Appropriation Bill for fiscal year 1988. NACMCF provides impartial scientific advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on public health issues relative to the safety and wholesomeness of the U.S. food supply. USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America.

NINE FLB ATTORNEYS NAMED SUPER LAWYERS AND RISING STARS

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ine attorneys from FLB Law, a full-service law firm based in Westport, were selected for inclusion in the 2023 Connecticut Lawyers & Rising Stars lists.

The Super Lawyers included: Joshua M. Auxier, partner, professional liability, defense; Eric D. Bernheim, managing partner, real estate; Stephen P. Fogerty, managing partner, business litigation (Fogerty was also included on the

Top from left: Joshua M. Auxier, Eric D. Bernheim, and Stephen P. Fogerty; Middle: Thomas P. Lambert, Robert A. Rhodes and Alan Rubenstein; and bottom: Andrea Coppola, Matthias Sportini and Brian E. Tims.

Connecticut Top 50 list); Thomas P. Lambert, managing partner, employment litigation: defense; Robert A. Rhodes, partner, personal injury general, defense; and Alan Rubenstein, counsel, family law.

Rising Stars included Andrea Coppola, associate, real estate; Matthias Sportini, associate, civil litigation, defense; and Brian E. Tims, partner, personal injury general defense.

“At FLB Law, we work tirelessly to solve

our clients’ complex challenges,” said Fogerty.

“We are honored that Super Lawyers has once again recognized our commitment and success in achieving optimal results for our clients, and we are grateful to our peers for nominating us….”

Super Lawyers, which is part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service highlighting attorneys who have attained high levels of peer recognition and professional achievement.

From left: Kate Henderson, Adam Weiss, David Lever and Dan Ecker.

FAMILY HONORED FOR ITS SUPPORT

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avid B. Lever, founding partner of Lever & Ecker PLLC in White Plains, and his family were honored with a Leadership Award at the ACLD’s annual Enviable Life Ball for their combined 50 years of dedication and service to the organization, which works to provide opportunities to children and adults with autism and learning and developmental disabil-

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ities so that they can gain independence, and supportive relationships within the community. Lever and his family, along with colleagues, close friends, and the ACLD (Adults & Children with Learning & Development Disabilities) community celebrated all the people who help the organization continue the impact it has had on the community.

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OVERALL FAILURE RATE FOR SWIMMING IN SOUND

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Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons and Pacific House President and CEO Rafael Pagan Jr. Photo courtesy of Katherine Nunez Photography.

COMMUNITY UNITED AGAINST HOMELESSNESS

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n Thursday, Oct. 12, Pacific House held its 22nd annual gala at The Loading Dock in Stamford, Connecticut. The event raised funds to support the essential services provided by the organization, including an emergency shelter, support services and supportive housing.

With the theme of ‘From Roots to Roof: A Community United Against Homelessness.’ the event raised $340,000, while the crowd of 165 enjoyed an evening filled with dining, dancing, learning the Pacific House journey and competing for exciting auction prizes.

The Tate family, of New Canaan, was honored for their legacy of unwavering support. Chris Tate, who recently served as the organization’s board chairman, began his connection to Pacific House at age 16 when he participated in serving meals at the shelter with his church youth group.

“I’m thrilled to be honored tonight. Pacific House has been a part of my life for over 30 years and I’ve seen some amazing growth. It has been a privilege to be a part of it,” said Tate.

For close to 40 years, Pacific House has been

responding to the needs of those who struggle with homelessness in the communities of Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk and beyond. Originally a men’s shelter in Stamford, the organization has transformed to include 14 homes throughout Fairfield County that provide housing for over 140 individuals and families.

The evening also recognized the commitment of the Stamford Rotary Trust Fund, which was honored as the 2023 Housing Champion. The organization generously provided a $1 million grant to Pacific House to fund a new 39-unit affordable housing development offering counselors, support services and office space.

William Tone, chair of the Stamford Rotary Trust Fund, said “We are so honored to be partnering with Pacific House, and thrilled to be in a position to help make this dream a reality. We are confident this partnership will bring lasting change in the lives of countless men, women and families.”

Olympus Partners, Laurie and Rafael Pagan Jr, Stamford Health, Tradition Energy and Webster Bank N.A.; Silver Sponsors A. Emerson Construction, Boni Construction, Connecticut Community Bank, Jim Duffy, Finn Family Foundation, Grade A ShopRite, Eileen and Tom Hynes, Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, Nielsen’s Florist & Garden Shop, Pitney Bowes and Tzedakah House LLC.

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ave the Sound’s 10th season of conducting fecal bacteria monitoring in the western Long Island Sound was the biggest yet, with 777 water samples collected. The results from the 2023 monitoring season show that 64% of the samples collected across 65 sites from Greenwich, Connecticut, through Westchester County and into Queens and Nassau County, failed to meet safe swimming criteria. That overall failure rate, measured against criteria used in Connecticut and New York to monitor and manage beaches, is up 8% from 2022, and up 15% from 2016, when first posting overall pass-fail rates following monitoring seasons. Each of these failures represents a falling-short of the promise of the Clean Water Act, which guarantees swimmable and fishable waters.

“Some of the increase can be attributed to the addition of three new stations this season, all in Westchester County: two on Blind Brook and one on a tributary to Beaver Swamp Brook,” said Save the Sound Director of Water Quality Peter Linderoth, who noted that 32 of the 36 samples (88.9%) from those sites failed. “Our staff will be conducting field investigations around these stations with a focus on identifying and correcting any sources of pollution we find, ensuring that water quality meets the swimmable, fishable objectives outlined in the Clean Water Act,” said Linderoth.

Samples are collected by community scientists, trained by Save the Sound staff, once a week over the course of the 12-week monitoring season. Those samples are delivered to the John and Daria Barry Foundation Water Quality Lab in the Larchmont office, where they were analyzed by full-time and seasonal staff for the presence of fecal indicator bacteria: Enterococcus in marine water, E.coli in freshwater. The level of FIB in a sample is used to determine whether waters are safe for swimming.

In the 2023 season, rivers remained the most polluted sites, failing 79% of the time.

“This is particularly problematic because many of these rivers run through communities and carry unacceptable levels of fecal contamination, posing a risk to human health,” said Linderoth.

“People deserve to be able to wade in their local waters without worrying about getting sick.”

Greenwich Cove in Greenwich, Connecticut, was the only location without a failing sample in 2023.

PULITZER-PRIZE WINNING AUTHOR INSPIRES

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From left: Rita Mabli, president and CEO, United Hebrew and Marshal Matos, M.D., cardiologist, Montefiore New Rochelle.

erson to Person (P2P), a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting individuals and families in lower Fairfield County, hosted its annual Transforming Lives Luncheon with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Andrea Elliott as the featured speaker on Friday, Oct. 20, at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich. The event raised over $200,000 to support P2P’s mission of providing vital resources to those in need, helping them overcome daily challenges and putting them on a path toward economic stability.

Elliott, a journalist at The New York Times and author, discussed her Pulitzer Prize-winning book, “Invisible Child” (2022). The book chronicles the life of Dasani Coates, a young girl growing up homeless in New York City. For eight years, Elliott followed Dasani’s story, from childhood to the present day, revealing the challenges she faced. Elliott discussed the misunderstandings that often surround poverty, emphasizing the idea that when someone is constantly focused on basic survival, it is impossible for them to thrive.

The luncheon also featured a presentation

by Katerine Gonzalez, a Stamford resident and Junior at the University of Connecticut.

During her talk, Gonzalez shared her personal journey and experiences as a client of Person to Person. As a child, Gonzalez benefited from a P2P campership, which allowed her parents to work throughout the summer without worry. She is a graduate of the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering in Stamford and is currently a P2P scholarship recipient. Gonzalez is pursuing a major in Geographic Information Systems.

The event was co-chaired by Tracey Riccardi and Tina Mazzullo. Sponsors included Tudor Investments, One River Asset Management, The Riccardi Family; U.S. Chemicals LLC, a Woman-Owned Business; Angela and Tim Riley; Christina and Richard Wolff; Conair; Pitney Bowes; Summer Search; and Moffly Media.

P2P serves 28,000 residents in Fairfield County with the following programs: three food pantries, clothing center, caseworker assistance, Financial Opportunity Center™, emergency financial assistance, college scholarships and summer camperships.

From left: Rita Mabli, president and CEO, United Hebrew and Tricia Mulligan, provost and senior vice president, student affairs, Iona University School of Health Sciences.

From left: Cathy Baribault, Kara Welz, Tiffany Ryan, Raeann Baribault-Schwartz, Angela Auteri, Christina Baribault-Ortiz and Annette Hainey. Photo courtesy of Baribault Jewelers.

From left: Nora O’Brien, executive director, United Hebrew Assisted Living and Jordan Frey, president, Care Patrol.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS RECOGNIZE CARING FORCES

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nited Hebrew hosted its annual Community Service Awards on Oct. 18 to honor the outstanding commitment and devotion to the welfare of Westchester County by three individuals and their organizations who are dedicated to improving the lives of those they touch. Marshal Matos, M.D., cardiologist, Montefiore New Rochelle, Iona University School of Health Sciences, accepted by Tricia Mulligan, provost and senior vice president, student affairs, and Jordan Frey, president, Care Patrol, were recognized for their advocacy and commitment to devel-

oping services and programs that enrich the lives of seniors on United Hebrew’s campus, and others in the Westchester community and beyond.

Rita Mabli, president and CEO, United Hebrew, presented the honors. “In today’s fast-paced world, it’s important to pause and recognize the selfless work of those who strive to better the lives of others,” she noted.

“Through their outstanding dedication, these individuals and organizations exemplify United Hebrew’s mission and purpose of caring for generations.”

FAMILY BUSINESS HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS

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lready highly respected by its Glastonbury, Connecticut, community, Baribault Jewelers’ recent award gives it global recognition. The accomplishments of the third-generation, family-owned jewelry company currently celebrating its 75th business anniversary received a Global Recognition Award for its entrepreneurship, innovation and corporate responsibility. The honor is bestowed to organizations that exhibit an unwavering commitment to outstanding business practices and have become the gold standard leader within their particular industry.

“Baribault Jewelers’ 75-year career has been punctuated with innovation and an undying passion for setting new standards in the industry,” said Jethro Sparks, president of

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Global Recognition Awards. “The company stands as a paragon in its industry, a narrative of perseverance, innovation and an unwavering commitment to quality and service, and it’s a privilege to chronicle this shining moment in its history.”

“Teamwork truly makes the dream work and besides being committed to creating the ultimate shopping experience in all of our activities, our company invests in its people, employing only certified Gemological Institute of America (GIA) diamond graders and gemologists and personal jewelry shoppers,” said Lewis Baribault Jr., owner of Baribault Jewelers. Also the company is at the top of its craft having earned the Blue Diamond Tacori dealer designation, the No.1 highest rating in the Jewelers Board of Trade.

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WESTCHESTER COUNTY & HUDSON VALLEY

WESTCHESTER COURT CASES

U.S. Bankruptcy Court White Plains & Poughkeepsie Local business cases, Oct. 18 - 31 T and N Main Street Corp., Haverstraw, Edward Rosario, president, 23-22774-SHL: Chapter 11, assets $500,000 - $1 million, liabilities $100,000 $500,000.

Attorney: pro se.

Elmwood Heights LLC, Monsey, Moty Schneck, manager, 23-22775-SHL: Chapter 11, assets $3,000,250, liabilities $1,725,000.

Attorney: Jonathan S. Pastermak.

Achio Transport Inc., Carmel, Michael Saccente, president, 23-35875-CGM: Chapter 7, assets and liabilities $100,000 - $500,000, Attorney: pro se.

Trad Gras LLC, Saugerties, Palyzeh Kashi, owner, 23-35883-CGM: Chapter 7, assets $426,336, liabilities $1,177,517.

Attorney: Mitchell H. Spinac.

Harrison G. Wise, South Salem, codebtors Wise Public Relations, et al, Manhattan, 23-22780-SHL: Chapter 7, assets $861,653, liabilities $2,165,297.

Attorney: Dawn Kirby.

EEA Sterling Fund Ltd., Monsey, Chana Goldman, authorized representative, 23-22781-SHL: Chapter 11, assets $2,222,000, liabilities $1,391,267.

Attorney: Kevin J. Nash.

Affordable Logistics Inc., Cortlandt Manor, Keith Koski, president, 23-22782-SHL: Chapter 11, assets $0 - $50,000, liabilities $100,000 - $500,000.

Attorney: Dawn Kirby.

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

Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to:

Twenty Eight Broadway Corp., Nyack, Nadav Hershko, 23-22783-SHL: Chapter 7, assets $0 - $50,000, liabilities $100,000 - $500,000.

Attorney: pro se.

Brayan A. Lopez Aguilar, Fairfield County, Connecticut, vs. Empire Bagels Harrison Inc., et al, 23-cv-9229-PMH: Fair Labor Standards Act. Attorney: Russell S. Moriarty.

Collabo Group Inc., Middletown, Seneca King, owner, 23-35891-CGM: Chapter 11, assets $762,000, liabilities $360,000.

Attorney: Robert S. Lewis.

Gracemere Partners LLC, Hawthorne vs. Village of Tarrytown, et al, 23-cv-9247-PMH: fraud, removal from Westchester Supreme Court, Attorneys: Andrew Chan for plaintiff, Gerald S. Smith Jr. for defendants.

Aquarium Solutions LLC, Wappingers Falls, Emiliano Niell, managing member, 23-35894-CGM: Chapter 11, assets $15,009, liabilities $138,694.

Attorney: Michelle L. Trier.

Kimberly A. Ericson, Bardonia, re. Swoon Nail Salon, 23-22801-SHL: Chapter 7: assets $120,180, liabilities $87,323.

Attorney: Joseph Reilly.

U.S. District Court, White Plains Local business cases, Oct. 18 - 31 Veronica Dominguez, Orange County, et al, vs.

USAI LLC, New Windsor, 23-cv-9194-CS: Fair Labor Standards Act, class action.

Attorneys: Maureen Hussain, Robert D. McCreanor.

Juan Ramirez vs. Elite Electric New York Inc., Monroe, et al, 23-cv-9198-CS: Fair Labor Standards Act Attorney: Lina Stillman.

Lynk Media LLC, Astoria, Queens vs. Becker News LLC, Chappaqua, 23-cv-9207-NSR: Copyright infringement.

Attorney: Craig B. Sanders.

Vanessa Hays, Shelby County, Tennessee vs.

IBM, Armonk, et al, 23-cv-9215: Personal injury, class action.

Attorney: Steven M. Nathan.

Christina M. Robin, Matamoras, Pennsylvania vs. WMCHealth, Valhalla, et al, 23-cv-9222-CS: Job discrimination, Attorney: per se.

Frank Dinoia, Yonkers vs.

Alfredo LDC Fox Meadow Farms Ltd., Mount Kisco, et al, 23-cv-9224-PMH: Federal Employers Liability Act. Attorney: Christina M. Gullo.

Danielle Scala, Putnam County vs. Little Feet Childcare Center LLC, Carmel, et al, 23-cv-9279-KMK: Job discrimination.

Attorney: Dorina Cela.

Kim Alexander, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Veral Corp., White Plains, et al, 23-cv-9312-KMK: Motor vehicle.

Attorney: Val Belushin.

Michael Wright, Sumner, Illinois vs. IBM, Armonk, et al, 23-cv-9364: personal injury, class action.

Attorney: Victoria J. Maniatis.

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA, Farmington Hills, Michigan vs. County Auto and Commercial Towing North Inc., Yonkers, et al, 23-cv-9415-CS: Civil Rights.

Attorneys: Alexander R. Sokolof, Nicholas A. Duston.

Jason Sperling, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey vs. Nuvance Health Medical Practice, Poughkeepsie, 23-cv-9434-KMK: Retaliation.

Attorney: Robert Glunt.

Scottsdale Insurance Co., Scottsdale, Arizona vs. The Eliot at Catskill LLC, et al, 23-cv-9475-PMH: Insurance.

Attorney: Justin J. Boron.

Corbett W. Hoffman, Goshen vs. Hudson Valley SPCA, Orange County, et al, 23-cv-9492-CS: Civil rights.

Attorney: Michael H. Sussman.

Karla Davis, Bronx vs.

Armonk Senior Care LLC, 23-cv-9495-KMK: Fair Labor Standards Act. Attorney: Abdul K. Hassan.

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Romulo Constantino, Dutchess County vs.

Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, White Plains, 23-cv-9505KMK: Employee Retirement Security Act, removal from Westchester Supreme Court.

Attorney: Eric Dinnocenzo.

Park Lane Mosholou LLC, New Rochelle vs. 45 E. Mosholou LLC, Yonkers, 23-cv-9551: Employee Retirement Security Act, removal from Bronx Supreme Court.

Attorneys: Plaintiff pro se, Lewis Goldberg for defendant.

Richardson Realty LLC vs.

4755 WP LLC, Yonkers, 23-cv-9565-KMK: Breach of contract.

Attorney: Joshua S. Androphy.

DEEDS Above $1 million 16 Franklin Avenue LLC, Rye. Seller: Katherine Black, Armonk. Property: 38 Soundview Ave., Rye City.

Amount: $2.6 million. Filed Oct. 12.

176 Palisade Holdings LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: 176 Palisade Plaza LLC, Brooklyn.

Property: 176 Palisade Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $2 million.

Filed Oct. 18.

484 Walnut Holdings LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: 484 Walnut Plaza LLC, Brooklyn. Property: 484 Walnut St., Yonkers.

Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Oct. 18.

500 Bow-West Associates LLC, Port Chester. Seller: First Bank of Greenwich, Cos Cob, Connecticut Property: 500 Westchester Ave., Rye Town.

Amount: $2 million. Filed Oct. 18.

Coleman, Elliot W. and Patrice Coleman, Weathershield, Vermont.

Seller: 27 Old Logging Road LLC, Bedford. Property: 27 Old Logging Road, Pound Ridge.

Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Oct. 13.

Cornell Brothers, Eastchester. Seller: 305 White Plains Road LLC, Eastchester.

Property: 305 White Plains Road, Eastchester. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Oct. 18.

Croton-on-Hudson Realty LLC, New York. Seller: 1 HMB MZL Property Owner LLC, New York. Property: 1 Half Moon Bay Drive, Cortlandt. Amount: $23.8 million. Filed Oct. 16.

Fontana, Richard Guy,

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White Plains. Seller: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 36 Green Hill Road, Lewisboro. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Oct. 12.

al, Harrison. Seller: Essential Realtor LLC, Scarsdale.

Property: 51-53 Park Ave., Harrison. Amount: $825,000.

Filed Oct. 12.

Ll Parcel E LLC, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.

Seller: Jaydeep J. Karia and Shikha Piyush Shah, White Plains. Property: 100 Legend Drive, Unit 305, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $1.2 million.

Filed Oct. 13.

Crespo, Manuel, White Plains. Seller: US Bank NA, St. Paul, Minnesota. Property: 21 Aqueduct St., Ossining. Amount: $445,000. Filed Oct. 18.

LW Premier Development Realty Corp., Pelham. Seller: Jeffrey Davis and Steven Showalter, Elmsford. Property: 30 Linden Ave., Pelham.

Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Oct. 13.

PBF Katonah LLC, Bedford.

Seller: Jeffrey D. Silberman and Darryl Ashley, Carmel. Property: 91 Katonah Wood Road, Bedford. Amount: $7.4 million.

Filed Oct. 13.

Ryan, Robert D., Cross River. Seller: 50 Commonwealth Drive LLC, Dix Hills. Property: 12 Cowdray Park Drive, North Castle. Amount: $2.6 million.

Filed Oct. 18.

Sidoti, Gregg M., Thornwood.

Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Property: 2923 Hyatt St., Yorktown. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Oct. 17.

Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent DePaul, Bronx.

Seller: Mary the Queen Senior Living LLC, Yonkers. Property: 35 Vark St., Yonkers. Amount: $4.8 million. Filed Oct. 13.

Below $1 million 8 Windle Park LLC, Chappaqua. Seller: Jason Merritt, Tarrytown. Property: 8 Windle Park, Greenburgh.

Amount: $620,000. Filed Oct. 12.

Bermel, Michele L., Chappaqua. Seller: Tarnegol LLC, Bronx. Property: 26 15th Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $521,000. Filed Oct. 17.

Biller, Janet R. and Loren Biller, Jefferson Valley. Seller: Nelson Wood LLC, Ossining.

Property: 3769 Wood St., Yorktown. Amount: $45,000.

Filed Oct. 17.

Bryan, Mary J., Southfield, Michigan. Seller: 730 S. Fourth Realty Corp., Bronx. Property: 730 Fourth Ave., Mount Vernon.

Amount: $281,000. Filed Oct. 13.

Carpiniello, Daniel, et

Gelormino, Carole and Patricia O’Grady, Yonkers.

Seller: 1155-6R Warburton Avenue LLC, Yonkers. Property: 1155 Warburton Ave., 6R, Yonkers. Amount: $360,000.

Filed Oct. 16.

Green, Susan M., Mount Vernon. Seller: E2F Properties LLC, Port Chester. Property: 559 S. Fifth Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $300,000.

Filed Oct. 16.

Hoffmann, Thomas Nathan, Schertz, Texas. Seller: Bofabri Realty LLC, Larchmont.

Property: 40 Soulice Place, New Rochelle. Amount: $750,000. Filed Oct. 17.

Josh 123 Realty LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Rosweny F. Hidalgo and Jose Poza, Rye Brook. Property: 115 N. Ridge St., Rye Town. Amount: $700,000. Filed Oct. 16.

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Seller: William M. Swertfager, Katonah.

Property: 36 Green Hill Road, Lewisboro. Amount: $630,000.

Filed Oct. 12.

Kabuli, Najeb, Peekskill.

Seller: 823 South Street LLC, Yorktown Heights. Property: 823 South St., Peekskill.

Amount: $650,000. Filed Oct. 12.

Ledner, Elliot S., Shrub Oak. Seller: Teal Door Center LLC, Mahopac. Property: 1050 E. Main St., Yorktown. Amount: $425,000. Filed Oct. 17.

Lerman, Barbara, Larchmont. Seller: US Bank Trust NA, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Property: 60 Prospect Ave., Ossining. Amount: $589,000.

Filed Oct. 17.

Ll Parcel E LLC, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.

Seller: Exeter 23624 WY LLC, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Property: 100 Legend Drive, 101, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $869,000.

Filed Oct. 18.

Lombardi, Frank D., Mahopac. Seller: Pennymac Services Inc., Westlake Village, California. Property: 4 Sunset Road, Rye Town. Amount: $494,000. Filed Oct. 17.

Maxwell West Properties

WESTCHESTER COUNTY & HUDSON VALLEY LLC, Harrison. Seller: Derrick and Sarah Showers, New York. Property: 59 West St., Harrison. Amount: $755,000.

Filed Oct. 13.

McDowell, Fenella, New Rochelle. Seller: Om Yatri LLC, White Plains. Property: 175 Huguenot St., 1208, New Rochelle. Amount: $410,000.

Filed Oct. 18.

Mem Flipp Corp., Bronxville.

Seller: Jose M. Zelaya Sanchez and Tania Betzabell Meza Rodriguez, New Rochelle.

Property: 9 Hillcrest Ave., Ossining. Amount: $500,000.

Filed Oct. 17.

Odell Holdings LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Robert H. and Madeleine Roy, Pleasantville.

Property: 522 Warburton Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $785,000.

Filed Oct. 16.

Presbyterian Church at Croton Falls, Briarcliff Manor.

Seller: Alliance for Universal Harmony Inc., Croton-onHudson. Property: 609 Route 22, North Salem. Amount: $375,000. Filed Oct. 16.

Rafferty, Robert, Pelham.

Seller: Normandy Capital Trust Series 2021-Q4 Remic, Summit, New Jersey. Property: 349 Fourth Ave., Mount Vernon.

Amount: $460,000. Filed Oct. 12.

Ram Offset Lithographers LLC 401K Plan, White City, Oregon. Seller: Timothy and Elizabeth Bosch, Tarrytown.

Property: 84 Sunnyside Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $755,000. Filed Oct. 16.

Ritz, Henry R., Cortlandt Manor. Seller: Joseph S. Borges Contracting Inc., Yorktown Heights. Property: 104 Watch Hill Road, Cortlandt. Amount: $325,000. Filed Oct. 16.

Ryan, Robert D., Cross River. Seller: Hudson Valley Credit Union, Poughkeepsie.

Property: 210 Martine Ave., White Plains. Amount: $240,000. Filed Oct. 17.

Salman, Barry, New Rochelle.

Seller: Tristate Rehabilitation LLC, Chester. Property: 20 Coventry Lane, New Rochelle.

Amount: $715,000. Filed Oct. 12.

Small, Anthony X., Mount Vernon. Seller: Maasai Properties LLC, New York.

Property: 337 S. Ninth Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $270,000. Filed Oct. 17.

Stewart, Matthew D.,

Cortlandt Manor. Seller: KMB Investments LLC, Cedar Grove, New Jersey. Property: 60 Waterbury Parkway, Cortlandt.

Amount: $261,000. Filed Oct. 12.

Tolentino, Juan, Peekskill.

Seller: Garewal Komal, Mount Kisco. Property: 156 Benefield Boulevard, Peekskill. Amount: $381,000. Filed Oct. 13.

Tyburski, Matthew, Elmsford. Seller: BGRS LLC, Burr Ridge, Illinois. Property: 79 Parkview Road, Greenburgh.

Amount: $695,000. Filed Oct. 18.

UMB Bank NA, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Seller: Mara M. Ayora, Bronx. Property: 656 Hanover Place, Mount Vernon.

Amount: $390,000. Filed Oct. 13.

US Bank Trust NA, Dallas, Texas. Seller: Patrick G. Hudson Jr., Peekskill. Property: 134 Club House View, 134, Yorktown. Amount: $410,000.

Filed Oct. 12.

JUDGMENTS 1120 Fox LLC, Uniondale. $11,114 in favor of Sprague Operating Resources LLC, Harrison. Filed Oct. 18.

Abdelnour, Mary, et al, Rancho Cucamonga, California. $99,399 in favor of Greenwich Capital Management LP, White Plains. Filed Oct. 18.

Acevedo, Yaresni, Yonkers. $2,747 in favor of Citibank NA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed Oct. 13.

Ahmad, Siddiq, Yonkers. $15,471 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Filed Oct. 19.

Andrew, Nkechi, Yonkers. $4,209 in favor of Synchrony Bank, Draper, Utah. Filed Oct. 6.

Angarola, Roseann, Scarsdale. $40,000 in favor of Pasion Tequila Inc., Bayonne, New Jersey. Filed Oct. 18.

Ashley, Andre, Mount Vernon. $5,214 in favor of UHG I LLC, Williamsville. Filed Oct. 13.

Assoumou, Maureen C., Bowie, Maryland. $45,462 in favor of 5AIF Nutmeg LLC, Syosset. Filed Oct. 16.

Barrow, Rashid Karriem, Cortlandt Manor. $11,396 in favor of Wells Fargo Bank NA, West Des Moines, Iowa. Filed Oct. 12.

Beghin, Yvonne V., Baldwin

Vernon. $2,996 in favor of Synchrony Bank, Draper, Utah.

Filed Oct. 6.

$28,998 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed Oct. 13.

$1,198,776 in favor of RPAI Pelham Manor LLC, Oak Brook, Illinois. Filed Oct. 18.

Ehrlich, Gloria J., New Rochelle. $12,602 in favor of Bank of America NA, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Oct. 13.

Labog, Cherie, Yonkers. $2,939 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Greenwich, Connecticut.

Filed Oct. 16.

Nunez-Minaya, Franny, Ossining. $9,862 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Filed Oct. 17.

Elsharafi, Mahmoud, Ossining. $8,170 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed Oct. 13.

Lang, Sarah, New Rochelle. $3,094 in favor of Long Island Anesthesiologists PLLC, Filed Oct. 16.

Ore, Vanessa, White Plains. $2,925 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Greenwich, Connecticut.

Filed Oct. 18.

Biles, William, Hartsdale. $3,288 in favor of Synchrony Bank, Draper, Utah. Filed Oct. 6.

Gallagher, Celeste, Sleepy Hollow. $3,494 in favor of Bank of America NA, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Oct. 13.

Lazari, Cheryl, Yonkers. $3,135 in favor of UHG I LLC, Williamsville. Filed Oct. 17.

Ortiz, Ramon, White Plains. $7,885 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Filed Oct. 19.

Blanco, Cesar, Tarrytown. $5,398 in favor of Bank of America NA, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Oct. 13.

Galloway, Aubrey C-III, Bronxville. $7,066 in favor of Capital One Bank USA NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed Oct. 18.

Blatter, Gary, et al, Far Rockway. $823,894 in favor of Buena Vista Associates LP, Yonkers. Filed Oct. 19.

Garcia, Johnny, Ossining. $4,708 in favor of Synchrony Bank, Draper, Utah. Filed Oct. 11.

Brahimi, Ismet, Mohegan Lake. $4,214 in favor of Citibank NA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed Oct. 13.

Giacco, Taylor G., Yonkers. $4,252 in favor of Capital One NA, Mclean, Virginia. Filed Oct. 13.

Cazales, Mario, New Rochelle. $3,569 in favor of Citibank NA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed Oct. 13.

Gunther, John, Tuckahoe. $5,018 in favor of Citibank NA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed Oct. 13.

Chapnick, Sabiel T., Scarsdale. $4,430 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Oct. 17.

Guzman, Samantha G., Yonkers. $2,617 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Greenwich, Connecticut. Filed Oct. 17.

Place. $11,500 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Oct. 13.

Beltran, Pablo H., Mount Kisco. $3,074 in favor of TD Bank USA NA, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Filed Oct. 6.

Berroa, Victor A., Yonkers. $25,397 in favor of Bank of America NA, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Oct. 19.

Cherrington, Yvonne M., Mount Vernon. $26,328 in favor of Wahba Magdy, Wayne, New Jersey. Filed Oct. 12.

Cohen, Steven, New Rochelle. $2,183 in favor of UHG I LLC, Williamsville. Filed Oct. 13.

Cruz, Rojas Brenda, Yonkers. $2,823 in favor of Synchrony Bank, Draper, Utah.

Filed Oct. 6.

Dikson, Carlos A., Yonkers. $2,111 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Greenwich, Connecticut.

Filed Oct. 17.

Dimaggio, Phil, White Plains. $14,755 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Oct. 17.

Distant, Marcia, Mount Vernon. $2,920 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Greenwich, Connecticut. Filed Oct. 17.

Don Cupon, et al, Chula Vista, California. $48,137 in favor of Greenwich Capital Management LP, White Plains. Filed Oct. 19.

Duran, Samuel, Mount

Hackert, Renata, Peekskill. $3,249 in favor of UHG I LLC, Williamsville. Filed Oct. 13.

Hagans, Anton, Buchanan. $8,845 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Greenwich, Connecticut.

Filed Oct. 18.

Harnoff, Carole S., Port Chester. $8,806 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Filed Oct. 17.

Hernandez, Miozoty Y., Yonkers. $2,746 in favor of Capital One NA, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed Oct. 17.

Hristidis, Simone, Yonkers. $18,368 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Oct. 13.

Ivanov, Gleb, Yonkers. $14,107 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Oct. 13.

Lee, Joseph, South Salem. $2,104 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Greenwich, Connecticut.

Filed Oct. 13.

Lezcano, Justin, Yonkers. $1,622 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Greenwich, Connecticut.

Filed Oct. 13.

Maraglino, Marc A., Yorktown Heights. $19,671 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed Oct. 13.

Marquardt, Jeanmarie, Cortlandt Manor. $6,497 in favor of Synchrony Bank, Draper, Utah. Filed Oct. 13.

Martinez, Vianca, Yonkers. $2,749 in favor of Capital One NA, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed Oct. 13.

McNeeley, Todd, White Plains. $6,057 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed Oct. 17.

Mejia, Lourdes, Yonkers. $3,375 in favor of Synchrony Bank, Draper, Utah. Filed Oct. 6.

Mena, Yordaliza, North Bergen, New Jersey. $5,588 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware.

Filed Oct. 19.

Ming, Kettia N., Yonkers. $75,786 in favor of 915 West End Avenue Owner II LLC, New York. Filed Oct. 19.

Miranda, Jaclyn N., Yonkers. $9,826 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Oct. 17.

Jackson Construction, Babylon. $4,829 in favor of W&M Sprinkler-NYC LLC, Hawthorne. Filed Oct. 12.

Mom Construction LLC, Danbury, Connecticut. $14,471 in favor of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co./ Veronica D. Quezada Arevalo, Bloomington, Illinois. Filed Oct. 12.

Jagessar, Deokumar, Yonkers. $10,537 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Greenwich, Connecticut. Filed Oct. 17.

Moseley, Timothy E., Peekskill. $6,105 in favor of Bank of America NA, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Oct. 19.

Ka, Mamadou, Yonkers.

Murray, Steve, Brooklyn.

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Owens, Lindsay L., Mohegan Lake. $4,145 in favor of Villas on the Lake Condo Board of Managers, Bedford. Filed Oct. 19.

Pojer, Robert, Somers. $49,598 in favor of Academic Federal Credit Union, Briarcliff Manor. Filed Oct. 19.

Prime Improvements Inc., Monsey. $17,581 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains. Filed Oct. 13.

Reyes, Angel M., Eastchester. $11,706 in favor of Capital One NA, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed Oct. 13.

Robinson, Carlton R., Mount Vernon. $2,826 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Greenwich, Connecticut. Filed Oct. 17.

Samuels, Michael, Yorktown Heights. $4,283 in favor of Synchrony Bank, Draper, Utah.

Filed Oct. 12.

Sanca, Robert S., Peekskill. $12,320 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Oct. 19.

Santos, Frias Jose R., Yonkers. $5,133 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Greenwich, Connecticut. Filed Oct. 18.

Saponaro, Marianell, Cortlandt Manor. $20,652 in favor of CACH LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed Oct. 13.

Sei Framing Corp., Brooklyn. $15,388 in favor of State Insurance Fund, White Plains.

Filed Oct. 12.

Seshie, Hubert D., Mount Kisco. $3,897 in favor of Synchrony Bank, Draper, Utah.

Filed Oct. 6.

Sserwadda, Justice, Bronxville. $21,610 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed Oct. 17.

Stuart, Thomas J.,

Larchmont. $8,798 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Oct. 13.

Sullivan, James P., Dobbs Ferry. $5,369 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed Oct. 17.

FEDERAL TAX LIENS Federal Tax Liens, $10,000 or greater, Westchester County, Oct. 18 - 31 Aguero Maintenance Services LLC: Mount Vernon, 2022 corporate income, $24,550.

Antonio Domingues Woodworking Inc.: Port Chester, 2022 corporate income and employer quarterly taxes, $12,183.

Boyle, Gerald: Mount Vernon, 2021 personal income, $2,455,885.

Bregu, Ermira: Pelham, 2022 personal income, $74,500.

Bryan, Hewitt J. Jr. and Karamdai N. Hewitt: Mount Veron, 2017, 2022 personal income, $19,093.

Calvi, Matthew: Yonkers, 2016, 2021 - 2022 personal income, $130,052.

Caro, Chase A.: White Plains, 2006 personal income, $534,234.

Colley, Bruce D. and Maria T. Colley: North Salem, 2021 personal income, $1,243,164.

DeLa Rosa, Rigoberto and Isalbi DeLa Rosa: Yonkers, 2017, 2019, 2021 personal income, $37,290.

Freedman, Jerome K., M.D., MS: Rye, 2020 withholding for disposition by foreign person, $257,691.

Garnett, Brooks O.: New Rochelle, 2007 personal income, $11,216.

Kim, Soojin S.: White Plains, 2022 personal income, $25,676.

Longo, Aida: Bedford Hills, 2017, 2019 personal income, $157,862.

Maloney, Maura Sullivan and W. Maloney: Scarsdale, 2014, 2020 - 2021 personal income, $128,899.

McCarthy, Eugene: Yonkers,

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Legal Records

WESTCHESTER COUNTY & HUDSON VALLEY 2020 failure to collect employment taxes, $44,472.

2015 - 2022 personal income, $91,829.

Omega Recycling Inc.: Yonkers, 2022 employer quarterly taxes, $15,949.

Z&A Carpentry Inc.: Mohegan Lake, 2019 - 2020, 2022 - 2023 corporate income, employer quarterly taxes, failure to file correct information, $10,428.

Pacheco, Leslie Brad: White Plains, 2017 personal income, $71,992.

Palokaj, Julian: Pelham, 2022 personal income, $74,500.

Pelaez, C. Espino: New Rochelle, 2021 personal income, $59,382.

LIS PENDENS

Pernod Ricard USA Bottling LLC: White Plains, 2018 failure to file correct information, $318,328.

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

Priami Capital Inc.: Pelham, 2020 employer quarterly taxes, $21,427.

Ramirez, David Rugamas: Port Chester, 2010, 2012 - 2014, 2016, 2019, 2021 personal income, $34,296.

Resnick, Alan and Theresa Resnick: Scarsdale, 2022 personal income, $105,148.

Rivera, Edith L.: Elmsford, 2011, 2017 personal income, $26,768.

Rubsamen, Christopher K.: Pleasantville, 2017 2020, 2022 personal income, $112,377.

Ryan, C.E.: Pleasantville, 2017 - 2020, 2022 personal income, $112,377.

Tochner, Jeffrey A.: Chappaqua, 2021 personal income, $220,331.

Tollin: Craig J. and Jocelyn A.Tollin: Hartsdale, 2020 2021 personal income, $16,154.

Vidal, J. Arrioja: New Rochelle, 2021 personal income, $59,382.

Warshafsky, Stephen: White Plains, 2022 personal income, $25,676.

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

Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to: Sebastian Flores Westfair Communications Inc. 4 Smith Ave., Suite 2 Mount Kisco, NY 10549 Phone: 914-694-3600

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Zhang: Rubin: New Rochelle, 2021 withholding for disposition by foreign person, $74,242.

Abish, David, as owner. Filed

by Citizens Bank NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $174,000 affecting property located at 12 Elmridge Drive, New Rochelle. Filed Oct. 12.

Argent Mortgage Company LLC, as owner. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $472,000 affecting property located at 139 Horton Ave., Port Chester. Filed Oct. 19.

Artope, Martha, administrator, as owner. Filed by JPMorgan Chase Bank N A. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $80,000 affecting property located at 22 Spring Meadow Lane, Unit 18-6, Peekskill. Filed Oct. 17.

Bancroft, Jennifer A., as owner. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $888,000 affecting property located at 312 Quaker Road, Chappaqua. Filed Oct. 18.

Barnes, Floyd, as owner.

Filed by Specialized Loan Servicing LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $360,000 affecting property located at 1101 Hunters Run, Dobbs Ferry. Filed Oct. 9.

Capital One Bank, as owner.

Filed by Wells Fargo Bank NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $532,000 affecting property located at 25 Cedar St., Greenburgh. Filed Oct. 19.

Capital One Bank, as owner.

Filed by US Bank National Trust.

Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $550,000 affecting property located at 17 Stratford Road, White Plains. Filed Oct. 16.

by Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $547,000 affecting property located at 55 Ramsey Ave., Yonkers. Filed Oct. 18.

Fiore, Vincent, as owner.

Filed by United Wholesale Mortgage LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $527,000 affecting property located at 288 Old Briarcliff Road, Briarcliff Manor. Filed Oct. 19.

Gamble, Samuel E., as owner. Filed by Bank of America NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $847,000 affecting property located at 11 Roberta Place, White Plains. Filed Oct. 18.

Gonzalez, Omar, as owner.

Filed by Freedom Mortgage Corp. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $433,000 affecting property located at 17 Mount Carmel Place, Yonkers. Filed Oct. 9.

Harris, Jillianne, as owner.

Filed by Newrez LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $390,000 affecting property located at 69 Palmer Road, Yonkers. Filed Oct. 18.

Lova, Miladah, as owner.

Filed by DLJ Mortgage Capital Inc. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $456,000 affecting property located at 150 Archer Ave., Mount Vernon. Filed Oct. 17.

133 King Street Corp., Bedford. $3,210 in favor of Signs by Mr. John Inc., Bedford Hills. Filed Oct. 18.

Hudson View Associates LLC, Yonkers. $14,675 in favor of White Cap LP, Orlando, Florida. Filed Oct. 13.

SNL Yonkers LLC, Yonkers. $168,211 in favor of Super Stud Building Products Inc., Edison, New Jersey. Filed Oct. 18.

SNL Yonkers LLC, Yonkers. $21,669 in favor of Mount Group LLC, Farmingdale. Filed Oct. 17.

Suez Water Westchester, Eastchester. $4,949 in favor of Sunbelt Rentals Inc., Islip. Filed Oct. 18.

Westchester Mall LLC, White Plains. $42,075 in favor of Superior Metal & Woodwork Inc., Farmingdale. Filed Oct. 13.

Win Ridge Shopping Center-De LLC, Rye. $17,237 in favor of Bayside Refrigeration Inc., Astoria. Filed Oct. 13.

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

Sole Proprietorships Art Seen Films, 2 Canfield Ave., No. 712, White Plains 10601. c/o Edward Aronoff.

Filed Oct. 17.

Ramirez, Karina, as owner.

Filed by Freedom Mortgage Corp. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $382,000 affecting property located at 25 Barker St., Unit 610, Mount Kisco.

Filed Oct. 16.

Banner Dress Making & Fashion, 469 S. Third Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. c/o Doris Gambo. Filed Oct. 19.

Salas-Aleman, Casimiro, as owner. Filed by SSA NE Assets LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $300,000 affecting property located at 133 Morningside Place, Yonkers.

Filed Oct. 13.

Crystal Tree Realty, 150 Sunnyside Ave., Pleasantville 10570. c/o Peter Cosentino.

Filed Oct. 18.

Scioli, Mary N., as owner.

Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB-Trust. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $1,999,999 affecting property located at 49 Green Ave., Rye. Filed Oct. 18.

MECHANIC’S LIENS

Castros Cleaning Service, 148 Terrace Ave., Port Chester 10573. c/o Leonor Castro Leiva.

Filed Oct. 16.

Dream Home Staging & Design, 236 Union Ave., Mamaroneck 10543. c/o Regiane Andrade. Filed Oct. 13.

Graffiti/Gang Specialist & Private Investigator, 550 Park Ave., Yonkers 10703. c/o Kenneth A. Davis. Filed Oct. 17.

Jesualdo Construction, 141 Ninth Ave., Mount Vernon 10550. c/o Jesualdo Gomes.

Filed Oct. 13.

K2 Enchanting Wreaths & Decor, 17 Hughes Terrace,

Citibank NA, as owner. Filed Westfair Business Journal

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Yonkers 10701. c/o Kathleen Koblosh. Filed Oct. 13.

Kona Media Consulting, 59 Morgan St., Eastchester 10709. c/o David DeCairano.

Filed Oct. 18.

Nicoles Services, 100 Touraine Ave., Port Chester 10573. c/o Nicole Aguilar Rodriguez. Filed Oct. 13.

NT Home Care Services, 47 Davis Ave., White Plains 10605. c/o Norda Thompson.

Filed Oct. 19.

Pel-Rochelle Driving School, 1940 Palmer Ave., Larchmont 10538. c/o Rocco Ciccone. Filed Oct. 16.

Shifra, 25 Sunnyside Drive, 3G, Yonkers 10705. c/o Sabina Gritta. Filed Oct. 16.

Suburban Merchant, 36 Longview Drive, Eastchester 10709. c/o Richard Ruggiero.

Filed Oct. 19.

Westchester Fairfield Swim League, 50 Weyman Ave., New Rochelle 10805. c/o Noel Gordon. Filed Oct. 19.

HUDSON VALLEY BUILDING LOANS Above $1 million Sunrise Square LLC, as owner. Lender: Dime Community Bank. Property: 34, 38 Main St., Monsey.

Amount: $16.4 million. Filed Oct. 17.

TD Bank, as owner. Lender: 674 NY,17K, Lot 2 LLC. Property: in Montgomery.

Amount: $3.8 million. Filed Oct. 18.

Tessler, Dov, as owner.

Lender: US Bank NA. Property: 35 Beckett Court, Spring Valley. Amount: $1.5 million.

Filed Oct. 13.

Webster Bank, as owner.

Lender: East End Lofts LP. Property: 15 S. Colden St., Newburgh. Amount: $11.2 million. Filed Oct. 18.

Below $1 million Dutchess Builders LLC, as owner. Lender: TEG FCU. Property: in East Fishkill.

Amount: $300,000. Filed Oct. 18.

Lendingone LLC, as owner.

Lender: ZJSB LLC. Property:

227 Bowser Road, Middletown.

Amount: $378,000. Filed Oct. 16.

Orange County, as owner.

Lender: East End Lofts LP. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $800,000. Filed Oct. 18.

DEEDS Above $1 million Bineth, Yossie, Brooklyn.

Seller: 6 Anthony LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 6 Anthony Drive, Spring Valley. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Sept. 19.

GK Congers LLC, New York.

Seller: VA R 17 LLC, Brooklyn.

Property: 17 Meola Road, Congers. Amount: $1.4 million.

Filed Sept. 14.

GK Congers LLC, New York.

Seller: VA R 21 LLC, Brooklyn.

Property: 21 Meola Road, Congers. Amount: $1.6 million.

Filed Sept. 14.

GK Congers LLC, New York.

Seller: VA Clarkstown, Route 12 LLC, Brooklyn. Property: 12 Meola Road, Congers. Amount: $3.4 million. Filed Sept. 14.

GK Congers LLC, New York.

Seller: VA Clarkstown 3 LLC, Brooklyn. Property: 287 N. Route 303, Congers. Amount: $18.6 million. Filed Sept. 14.

GK Congers LLC, New York.

Seller: VA Clarkstown Estates LLC, Brooklyn. Property: 27 Meola Road and 255 N. Route 303, Congers. Amount: $25 million. Filed Sept. 14.

Goldstein, Benjamin and Sarah P. Goldstein, Brooklyn. Seller: Blueberry Equities LLC, Monroe. Property: 17 Meron Road, Monsey.

Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Sept.

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Halberstam, Aaron, Monsey.

Seller: 201 Blauvelt LLC, Monsey. Property: 201 Blauvelt Road, Monsey. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Sept. 21.

Pomona 306 LLC, Monsey.

Seller: Donald J. Helmke Jr., Pomona. Property: 1467 Route 202, Pomona Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Sept. 15.

South Cole Vilas LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: White Tulips LLC, Monroe. Property: 25 S. Cole Ave., Spring Valley.

Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Sept.

20.

Wesley Middle Realty LLC, Congers. Seller: 3 Wesley LLC,

WESTCHESTER COUNTY & HUDSON VALLEY Airmont. Property: 3 Wesley Chapel Road, Wesley Hills.

Amount: $2.2 million. Filed Sept. 14.

Polnoya Homes LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 64 Ostereh Blvd., New Square. Amount: $807,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Spring Valley. Property: 120 Tetiev Way, New Square.

Amount: $680,000. Filed Sept.

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Below $1 million

Clear Advantage Real Estate LLC, Nanuet. Seller: Eurich Inc, Nanuet. Property: 49 W. Nyack Road, Nanuet.

Amount: $200,000. Filed Sept.

21.

Maplewood Equities LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: Salomon Sainvil Jr. and Gizele Sainvil, Spring Valley. Property: 440 Viola Road, Spring Valley.

Amount: $200,000. Filed Sept.

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24 Briarcliff Holdings LLC, Monsey. Seller: Markowitz, Zalmen, Monsey. Property: 24 Briarcliff Drive, Monsey.

Amount: $650,000. Filed Sept.

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337 N. Liberty LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: Jose Vargas, Stony Point. Property: 327 and 337 N. Liberty Drive, Tomkins Cove. Amount: $850,000. Filed Sept. 18.

4 Riverview Connecticut LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: 4 Riverview Estates LLC, Pomona.

Property: 4 Riverview Court, Pomona. Amount: $750,000.

Filed Sept. 15.

5 Buena Vista LLC, Suffern.

Seller: Laura C. Schneider Revocable Trust, Suffern.

Property: 5 Buena Vista Road, Suffern. Amount: $770,000.

Filed Sept. 22.

6 Briarcliff LLC, Monsey.

Seller: US Bank National Trust and Selene Finance LP-AIF, Dallas, Texas. Property: 6 Briarcliff Road, New City.

Amount: $577,500. Filed Sept.

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69 Mile Road LLC, Montebello. Seller: Georgiou, Anastasia, Montebello.

Property: 69 Mile Road, Montebello. Amount: $926,000.

Filed Sept. 14.

Blankfort, Adam, Orangeburg. Seller: US Bank National Trust, et al, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 795-796 Piermont Ave., Piermont.

Amount: $613,600. Filed Sept.

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Bonifacio Rodriguez, et al, Haverstraw. Seller: Queen Equities LLC, Lakewood, New Jersey. Property: 68 Hillside Ave., Haverstraw. Amount: $490,000. Filed Sept. 21.

Braun, Binyomin, Spring Valley. Seller: Polnoya Homes LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 68 Ostereh Blvd., New Square.

Amount: $755,000. Filed Sept.

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Braun, Mendel and Frimet P. Braun, Spring Valley. Seller:

Dabrowski, Grzegorz and Agnieszka Dabrowska, Holliswood. Seller: 6 Stonehedge Drive LLC, West Nyack. Property: 6 Stonehedge Drive, West Nyack. Amount: $800,000. Filed Sept. 21.

Fekete, Yidel and Sarah Fekete, Brooklyn. Seller: YD Properties 16 LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 16 E. Castle Ave., Spring Valley. Amount: $999,000. Filed Sept. 18.

Gerendash, David, Spring Valley. Seller: 73 75 Twin Development LLC, New York.

Property: 75 Twin Ave., Spring Valley. Amount: $850,000.

Filed Sept. 15.

Grunwald, Yakov, et al, Monsey. Seller: 5 Nesher CT LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 5 Nesher Court, Monsey. Amount: $610,000. Filed Sept. 19.

Grunwald, Yakov Y., Spring Valley. Seller: Polnoya Homes LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 68 Ostereh Blvd. New Square, New Square. Amount: $762,500.

Filed Sept. 14.

Markowitz, Zalmen and Esther Markowitz, Monsey.

Seller: Viola Partners LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 26 Fern Drive, Monsey. Amount: $650,000. Filed Sept. 18.

Moskowitz, Yoel, Chestnut Ridge. Seller: New Wilshire LLC, Brooklyn. Property: 31 Wilshire Drive, Chestnut Ridge. Amount: $729,000. Filed Sept. 14.

Reisman, Solomon and Bruchy Reisman, Airmont.

Seller: 281 Old Nyack Limited, Chestnut Ridge. Property: 281 Old Nyack Turnpike, Chestnut Ridge. Amount: $555,000.

Filed Sept. 21.

Ten Cortland LLC, Suffern.

Seller: Gerald Goldberg Trust, et al, Monsey. Property: 10 Cortland Road, Monsey.

Amount: $950,000. Filed Sept.

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Tovim LLC, Spring Valley.

Seller: Evita Castor, Spring Valley. Property: 26 Dwight Ave., Spring Valley. Amount: $765,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Hachzokas Hatorah LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: 45 Bypass Corp., Spring Valley. Property: 346 Reagan Road, New Square.

Amount: $200,000. Filed Sept.

21.

Venturini, Dominic Jr., Pomona. Seller: D&D Partners Group Inc., Pomona. Property: 5 Mackey Road, West Haverstraw.

Amount: $445,000. Filed Sept.

19.

JZ Realty Group LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: US Bank National Trust and Rushmore Loan Management Services LLC-AIF, Irvine, California. Property: 129 Jay St., Stony Point. Amount: $400,000. Filed Sept. 18.

Zabner, Shmiel and Chava B. Zabner, Spring Valley.

Seller: Polnoya Homes LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 119 Reagan Road, New Square.

Amount: $701,000. Filed Sept.

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Kaff, Shea, Spring Valley.

Seller: Polnoya Homes LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 114 Tetiev Way, New Square.

Amount: $680,000. Filed Sept.

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JUDGMENTS

Kornhauser, Amrom A., Spring Valley. Seller: 1 Vincent Road LLC, et al, Brooklyn. Property: 5 Vincent Road, Spring Valley. Amount: $475,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Landau, Jacob, Monsey.

Seller: Polnoya Homes LLC,

Argueta, Marlon J., Monroe. $3,923 in favor of Capital One, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed Oct. 5.

Armour, Andrew, Walden. $3,005 in favor of Bank of America, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Oct. 3.

Bensley, Haley and Shawn Beach, Port Jervis. $6,025 in

favor of Tudor Gardens Holdings LLC, Port Jervis. Filed Oct. 4.

Binaku, Antigona, Maybrook. $2,781 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed Oct. 5.

Broadwell, David, Pine Bush. $5,127 in favor of Synchrony Bank, Draper, Utah. Filed Oct. 10.

Brown, Travis, Port Jervis. $4,360 in favor of Tudor Gardens Holdings LLC, Port Jervis. Filed Oct. 4.

Burdiez, Remmy, Monroe. $10,570 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Oct. 4.

Carpenter, Khalid M., Montgomery. $4,602 in favor of TEG Federal Credit Union, Poughkeepsie. Filed Oct. 6.

Carter, Thomas A., Middletown. $1,377 in favor of TD Bank USA, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Filed Oct. 5.

Chambliss, Neville, Middletown. $2,899 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed Oct. 3.

Daley, Susanne and Michael Daley, Highland Mills. $15,500 in favor of DePalma Estates LLC, Brooklyn.

Filed Oct. 10.

Dash Lock&Key Service Inc. and Ori P. Brachfeld, Newburgh. $51,947 in favor of Keybank National Association, Buffalo. Filed Oct. 4.

Deutsch, Arie L., Monroe. $322,380 in favor of Finwise Bank, Murray, Utah. Filed Oct. 5.

Dixon, Abdul E., Middletown. $1,783 in favor of Capital One, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed Oct. 5.

Eichele, Daniel H., Warwick. $23,007 in favor of KeyBank National Association, Cleveland, Ohio. Filed Oct. 6.

Figueroa, Gloria, Greenwood Lake. $3,010 in favor of UHG I LLC, Williamsville. Filed Oct. 4.

Frankel, Shmiel, Monroe. $1,318 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Oct. 6.

Green, Terence A. and Somayra Alvarez, New

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Windsor. $25,674 in favor of Credit Acceptance Corp, Southfield, Michigan. Filed Oct. 4.

Greenwich Insurance, Exton, Pennsylvania. $6,452 in favor of Geico Indemnity Co., Woodbury. Filed Oct. 6.

Henderson, Eric, Cornwallon-Hudson. $8,270 in favor of Liberty Pointe LLC, Latham.

Filed Oct. 5.

Huseinovic, Sahit, Pine Bush. $5,341 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC and Citibank, Greenwich, Connecticut. Filed Oct. 3.

Labelle, Jody L., Walden. $8,011 in favor of Credit Acceptance Corp., Southfield, Michigan. Filed Oct. 3.

Lawrence, Lori L., et al, Port Jervis. $11,697 in favor of M&T Bank, Buffalo. Filed Oct. 6.

Martinez, Randy Allan Ornelas, et al, Newburgh. $1,800 in favor of Grand 281 LLC, Monroe. Filed Oct. 4.

Mera, Ana S., New Windsor. $13,760 in favor of Bank of America, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Oct. 6.

Modeste, Alex Tyler, Chester. $1,976 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Filed Oct. 4.

Ragland, Claudette, Middletown. $2,917 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC and Citibank, Greenwich, Connecticut. Filed Oct. 10.

Regal Silver LLC, Monroe. $322,380 in favor of Finwise Bank, Murray, Utah. Filed Oct. 5.

Reyna, Barbara, New Windsor. $6,142 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC and Citibank, Greenwich, Connecticut. Filed Oct. 3.

Rodriguez, William, New Windsor. $7,623 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Greenwich, Connecticut. Filed Oct. 4.

Rolle, Fred S., Montgomery. $1,627 in favor of Toyota Motor Credit Corp., Plano, Texas. Filed Oct. 6.

Santiago, Julissa J., Wallkill. $2,785 in favor of TEG Federal Credit Union, Poughkeepsie.

Filed Oct. 6.

LVNV Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed Oct. 6.

Slzee Inc., Monroe. $322,380 in favor of Finwise Bank, Murray, Utah. Filed Oct. 5.

Smith, Adrian M., Middletown. $3,595 in favor of Bank of America, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed Oct. 5.

Suazo, Edward and Deena Suazo, Middletown. $16,721 in favor of Credit Acceptance Corp., Southfield, Michigan.

Filed Oct. 10.

Turnier, Marlene, Middletown. $992 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC and Citibank, Greenwich, Connecticut. Filed Oct. 4.

Wildman, Christopher, Newburgh. $3,510 in favor of Bourne & Kenney Redevelopment Company LLC, Newburgh. Filed Oct. 4.

Wongsotaroeno, Joann, Harriman. $2,333 in favor of Rockaways Associates Development LLC, New York.

Filed Oct. 6.

Wright, Rosemary M., Goshen. $20,600 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Filed Oct. 10.

MECHANIC’S LIENS Aspect Health and AH RE Centerock LLC, as owner. $11,983 in favor of All Phase Electric Supply Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc. Property: 3 Centerock, Clarkstown. Filed Oct. 17.

Dellavergiliana Antonio Andrea, as owner. $25,566 in favor of United Rentals Inc. Property: 270 Maple Ave., Goshen. Filed Oct. 16.

Eliviat Group LLC and 79 Smith LLC, as owner. $148,725 in favor of Connecticut Male Associates Engineering Surveying Architecture Landscape Architecture & Geology DPC. Property: Smith Road, Middletown. Filed Oct. 16.

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

Partnerships Phoenix Home Solutions, 9 Acorn Ave., Middletown 10941. c/o Ramos George III and Charlene M. Huber. Filed Oct. 17.

Sole Proprietorships Aicha African Hair Braiding, 90 North St., Middletown 10940. c/o Bah Aissata. Filed Oct. 16.

D. Santalis Photography, 250 Doansburg Road, Brewster 10509. c/o Denise Santalis.

Filed Oct. 16.

Foodie Boards and More, 7 Fulton Drive, Brewster 10509. c/o Brandon James Turco. Filed Oct. 19.

Helms Plumbing, P.O. Box 443, Pine Bush 12566. c/o Helms Travis William. Filed Oct. 16.

Hudson Valley Hydro, 13 Dorian Way, Campbell Hall 10916. c/o Leonard Curcio IV. Filed Oct. 16.

JEDS Threads, 289 Walsh Ave., New Windsor 12553. c/o John E. Donnery. Filed Oct. 17.

La Imperial Mexican Cuisine, 123 Main St., Chester 10918. c/o Cesar Hernandez Cortes. Filed Oct. 16.

Move Weight Fitness Apparel, 398 Mountain Lodge Road, Monroe 10950. c/o Rolland H. Westbrook Filed Oct. 17.

Pressure, 97 William St., Newburgh 12550. c/o Nathan M. Holmes. Filed Oct. 17.

Two Boots Travel, 52 Unadilla Road, Putnam Valley 10579. c/o Tara Susan Steilen.

Filed Oct. 17.

NEW BUSINESSES

Simms, Dwayne, New Windsor. $12,905 in favor of

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BUILDING PERMITS

Commercial 5K Development LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Park Towers Condo. Repair basement at 9 Park St., Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $92,768. Filed Sept. 15.

Lifestyle Kitchen & Bath Design LLC, Norwalk, contractor for John J. Gavigan.

Renovate the townhouse at 42 Hills Lane, No. 42, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $58,000. Filed Sept. 15.

Master Carpentry LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Archimedes Hobayan.

Renovate existing bathroom at 102 Foxboro Drive, No. 102, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Sept. 19.

Parks, Kenneth A., Norwalk, contractor for Brookfield Properties. Perform replacement alterations at 100-101 N. Water St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Sept. 19.

Pine Rock Construction Co., Norwalk, contractor for Eversley Properties LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 5 Eversley Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed Sept. 19.

Property Group of Connecticut Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Maria Grace Wilson. Replace existing deck at 302 Foxboro Drive, No. 302, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,209. Filed Sept. 20.

Property Group of Connecticut Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Gerald Ross Jr. Replace existing deck at 309 Foxboro Drive, No. 309, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,209. Filed Sept. 20.

Property Group of Connecticut Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Janet L. Lee. Replace existing deck at 511 Foxboro Drive, No. 511, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $15,209. Filed Sept. 20.

Property Group of Connecticut Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Mary T. Holland.

Replace existing deck at 310 Foxboro Drive, No. 310, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,209. Filed Sept. 20.

Rassa Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for TR Sono Partners LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 10 S. Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Sept. 15.

Rassa Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for TR SONO Partners LLC. Renovate kitchen and bathroom in Unit 302 at 10 S. Main St., Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Sept. 15.

To Be Determined, Stamford, contractor for Ten Washington RSK LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 1010 Washington Blvd., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $427,000. Filed Sept. 13.

TPS Associates LLC, Stamford, contractor for TPS Associates LLC. Install new wall signs at 248 West Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $N/A. Filed Sept. 18.

TWP Home LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Kathleen M. Jaeger. Replace one window at 71 Aiken St., No. D/6, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $1,720. Filed Sept. 18.

USHS LLC, Stamford, contractor for 75 Tresser Property Owner LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 75 Tresser Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $240,000. Filed Sept. 21.

Uszakiewicz, Michael C., Hamden, contractor for Stampar Associates LLC. Construct a masonry elevator shaft for two floors at 1980 W. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $149,999. Filed Sept. 19.

Vlahakis, Dennis, Stamford, contractor for Two Hundred-240 Shippan Avenue LLC. Renovate first-floor bathroom and relocate mezzanine bathrooms at 200 Shippan Ave., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Sept. 18.

VTR Stamford LLC, Stamford, contractor for VTR Stamford LLC. Set up three tents for the annual festival at 77 Third St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $2,250. Filed Sept. 12.

Woolf + Scharlat, Stamford, contractor for Woolf + Scharlat.

Legalize kitchen and bath remodel at 377 Glenbrook Road, Unit 7, Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Sept. 18.

Young Israel of Stamford Inc., Stamford, contractor for Young Israel of Stamford Inc. Erect temporary tent for religious observances at 69 Oaklawn Ave., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $7,056. Filed Sept. 14.

Residential Country Club Homes Inc., Norwalk, contractor for 56 Sammis Street Rowayton LLC. Construct a two-story addition at 56 Sammis St., Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $37,000. Filed Sept. 15.

Crown General Contracting Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Thomas D. Rutherford. Renovate a two-family residence at 2 Fenwick Place, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $157,000. Filed Sept. 19.

Dabek, Andrew, Norwalk, contractor for Andrew Dabek.

Construct a superstructure for a covered porch and two-story garage at side of single-family residence at 6 Shadow Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $85,000. Filed Sept. 15.

Home Depot USA Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Rosa Annetta. Remove and replace two windows at 10 Williams St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,920. Filed Sept. 18.

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

LA Barnaby & Sons Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Kennedy McConnell. Strip and re-shingle 7 Douglas Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Sept. 19.

Modern Way Roofing LLC, Norwalk, contractor for David Kline. Replace the roof at 14 Richmond Road, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $6,100. Filed Sept. 19.

Paul Delco Builders LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Elias Damian Clancy Megan.

Renovate the kitchen at 74 Bayne St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $25,900. Filed Sept. 20.

Sunpower Corporate Systems, Richmond, California, contractor for Ben and Kristin Paul Mickelson.

Install roof-mounted solar panels at 25 Rachelle Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $11,664. Filed Sept. 26.

Super K Electric LLC, Stamford, contractor for Joseph A. and Camille H. Tedesco.

Install a Generac 22kw aircooled generator powered by natural gas at 95 Intervale Road, Unit 28, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $11,500. Filed Sept. 22.

Riga LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Pavel Zelikman and Larisa Lomonosova. Reroof 39 Don Bob Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $17,215. Filed Sept. 29.

Russell, Delemos, North Granby, contractor for Steven Gordon and Elaine Alpert.

Install a constant-pressure vertical platform lift at 42 Saddle Hill Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,100. Filed Sept. 22.

Sunpower Corporate Systems, Richmond, California, contractor for Irina and Peter Guletsky. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 476 Taconic Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $49,206. Filed Sept. 18.

Sandoval, Oscar, Stamford, contractor for Oscar Sandoval.

Repair fire damage and finish basement living space at 30 Erskine Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for Mary M. Dupigny. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 9 Chestnut St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $38,067. Filed Sept. 26.

Savkat Inc., Bristol, contractor for Ezequiel and Maria Ulloa.

Install roof-mounted solar panels at 49 Clifford Ave., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $19,000. Filed Sept. 18.

Schmidt, W. Tracy and Pamela P. Schmidt, Stamford, contractor for W. Tracy and Pamela P. Schmidt.

Install a new roof and perform foundation work to replace some post and beam rot at 19 Skymeadow Drive, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed Sept. 5.

Soriano’s Home Improvement Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Joseph A. Lynch. Mediate fire damage on first and second floors at 2 Betmarlea Road, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $190,000.

Filed Sept. 18.

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Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for Benjamin C. Burgeson. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 192 Richmond Hill Ave., Unit 11, Stamford. Estimated cost: $36,480. Filed Sept. 11.

Sunpower Corporate Systems, Richmond, California, contractor for Marc Benkert and Emanuela Iacobelli.

Install roof-mounted solar panels at 40 Bradley Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $11,999. Filed Sept. 27.

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Sunpower Corporate Systems, Richmond, California, contractor for Peter Michael Silcox and Amy Louise Hendren. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 65 Oakdale Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $52,044. Filed Sept. 5.

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Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for Charles and Maria Nyakana.

Install roof-mounted solar panels at 287 Culloden Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $35,091. Filed Sept. 18.

Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for Jaime Portillo-Vega. Install roof- mounted solar panels at 51 Palmers Hill Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $53,963. Filed Sept. 22.

Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for Pierre Medoit. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 2355 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $46,966. Filed Sept. 5.

Super K Electric LLC, Stamford, contractor for Mark Melfi. Install a Generac 22kw air-cooled generator powered by natural gas at 95 Intervale Road, Unit 49, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $14,600. Filed Sept. 1.

Superior Products Distributors Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Berkshire Estates LLC. Install a free-standing wood stove at 10 Belmont Place, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $7,300. Filed Sept. 20.

Tactical Construction Services LLC, Newtown, contractor for Juan S. Moha. Reroof 9 Ivy St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Sept. 1.

Tactical Construction Services LLC, Newtown, contractor for Juan S. Moha. Reroof 9 Ivy St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Sept. 1.

Taylor, Jeffery H., Norwalk, contractor for Jeffrey H. Taylor.

Install a free-standing wood stove at 49 Fox Run Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Sept. 15.

Tesla Energy Operations Inc., Fremont, California, contractor for Gada Amership.

Install roof-mounted solar panels at 55 Brook Run Lane, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $35,646. Filed Sept. 7.

The Blessing Roofing LLC, Stamford, contractor for Ernest and Vanessa Blundell. Perform minor siding alterations at 113 Woodbrook Drive, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed Sept. 15.

THG LLC, Stamford, contractor for Mark R. and Patricia A. Huntoon. Remodel the primary bathroom and hall bathroom at 20 Mountain Wood Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Sept. 6.

Tl Home Improvement LLC, Shelton, contractor for Liu Jin H. Reroof 154 Pepper Ridge Road, Unit 10, Stamford. Estimated cost: $23,700. Filed Sept. 1.

Trinity Solar Inc., Cheshire, contractor for Bridget Bilgrei.

Install roof-mounted solar panels at 68 Eden Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $42,000. Filed Sept. 14.

Trinity Solar Inc., Cheshire, contractor for Ray A. and Laurie Hamilton. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 16 Sandy Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $79,100. Filed Sept. 27.

Unlimited Services LLC, Stamford, contractor for Chuhsin Chang and Muileng Tang-Chang. Reroof 22 Yale Court, Stamford. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed Sept. 6.

USA Builders Construction LLC, Waterbury, contractor for Lorenzo and Aurora Docimo.

Remove existing siding and install new siding at 19 Ivy St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Sept. 15.

USA Builders Construction LLC, Waterbury, contractor for Lorenzo and Aurora Docimo.

Reroof 19 Ivy St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Sept. 18.

Venture Home Solar LLC, Southington, contractor for Miguel Brito. Install roof-mounted solar modules and inverters at 12 Horton St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $36,000. Filed Sept. 7.

Venture Home Solar LLC, Southington, contractor for Carl and Elena Garcia. Install roof-mounted solar modules and inverters at 11 Elaine Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed Sept. 7.

Vinylume Inc., Stamford, contractor for Tracy A. Hoyt.

Replace asphalt shingles on roof, including all necessary accessories at 326 Stillwater Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed Sept. 8.

COURT CASES Bridgeport Superior Court Adam, Alice, Stratford. Filed

by Malik Roberts, Bridgeport.

Plaintiff’s attorney: The Finch Firm LLC, Trumbull. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks more than $15,000 monetary in damages exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no.

FBT-CV-23-6127516-S. Filed Oct. 3.

Dunn, Corrine E., Darien.

Filed by Lesley Pierre, Norwalk.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Bruce J. Corrigan Jr. Law Office, Westport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks more than $15,000 in monetary damages exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV23-6127334-S. Filed Sept. 19.

Lombard, John Joseph, Stratford. Filed by Ryan Martinez, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury.

Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries.

The plaintiff seeks more than $15,000 in monetary damages, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-23-6127019-S. Filed Sept. 5.

The Standard Fire Insurance Co., Hartford.

Filed by Jeremy Maresca, Hamden. Plaintiff’s attorney: Weber & Rubano LLC, Wallingford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by a tortfeasor driver. The defendant is the plaintiff’s insurance company and required to provide benefits for the plaintiff. The defendant has not paid plaintiff compensation for his injuries and losses.

He seeks more than $15,000 in monetary damages exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no.

FBT-CV-23-6127327-S. Filed Sept. 18.

TSH Travel LLC, et al, Las Vegas, Nevada. Filed by Bridge Funding Cap LLC, Greenwich.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Greene Law PC, Farmington. Action: the plaintiff and defendant executed a purchase and sale of future receivables sale, whereby the defendant agreed to sell, assign and transfer a certain amount to secure the obligations of the agreement. The defendant, executed and delivered to the plaintiff the agreement and a security agreement and guaranty of payment to plaintiff under the terms of the agreement. The plaintiff is the holder and owner of the agreement and guaranty and is the party entitled to collect the debt. However, the defendant failed, neglected and/or refused to pay as required under the agreement.

The plaintiff seeks more than $15,000 in monetary damages exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-23-6127631-S. Filed Sept. 27.

Chambry, Noelle J., et al, Mahopac, New York. Filed

by Jose A. LaRosa, Bethel.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks more than $15,000 in monetary damages, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV23-6047333-S. Filed Aug. 31.

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Jim Jim Rentals Inc., et al, Shirley, New York. Filed by Cucumber Capital LLC, Bethel.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Neubert Pepe & Monteith PC, New Haven. Action: the plaintiff and defendants entered into a purchase and sale of future receipts agreement, whereby the merchant sold and the plaintiff purchased, future receipts of the merchant. The merchant defaulted on the agreement and has defaulted on the guaranty to pay the plaintiff all amounts due on the agreement. The plaintiff seeks more than $15,000 in monetary damages exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no.

DBD-CV-23-6047224-S. Filed July 28.

Bajraliu, Alberta, et al, Sandy Hook. Filed by Merita Sedaliu, Sandy Hook. Plaintiff’s attorney: Hall Law Associates LLC, Pawcatuck. Action: The plaintiff was descending the defendants’ basement stairs when she was caused to slip on spilled liquid and caused to fall thereby sustaining injuries and damages. The plaintiff’s injuries and damages were allegedly caused by the negligence and carelessness of the defendants.

The plaintiff seeks more than $15,000 in monetary damages, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-23-6047187-S. Filed June 8.

Brady, Ryan M., Newtown.

Filed by Warren S. Sherr, Brookfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Richard Arconti, Danbury.

Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries.

The plaintiff seeks more than $15,000 in monetary damages exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-23-6047334-S. Filed Aug. 31.

Fernandes, David, et al, Clinton. Filed by Amelia Fekieta, Bethel. Plaintiff’s attorney: Berkowitz and Hanna LLC, Shelton. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks more than $15,000 in monetary damages, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV23-6046771-S. Filed July 6.

Stamford Superior Court Campbell, Cornell C., et al, Whetersfield. Filed by Len W. Banks, Woodland, New Jersey. Plaintiff’s attorney: Foley Michael P. Foley Jr. PC, Cheshire.

Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries.

The plaintiff seeks more than $15,000 in monetary damages, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-23-6062834-S. Filed Aug. 22.

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Kornbluth, Derek, et al, Stamford. Filed by Datto Inc., Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Littler Mendelson PC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff hired the defendants to work at Datto Inc. In connection with the start of their employment, the defendants executed a Confidentiality, Assignment of Inventions and Non-Compete Agreement. However, the defendants accepted a job offer from Blackpoint, a competitive company while they were working for the plaintiff.

If the defendants are allowed to continue their employment with Blackpoint in violation of the Non-Compete Agreement, it would cause irreparable harm to the plaintiff. Once lost, Datto’s trade secrets cannot be restored. The plaintiff seeks exemplary damages in a sum to be determined by the court and other relief for costs as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-23-6062528-S. Filed Aug. 2.

Loja, Jose A., Norwalk.

Filed by Filipe Couto, Norwalk.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Papcsy Janosov Roche, Norwalk.

Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries.

The plaintiff seeks more than $15,000 in monetary damages exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-236062728-S. Filed Aug. 15.

Warrington Homes LLC, Darien. Filed by FP Carpentry LLC, New Milford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Daniel Stephen DiBartolomeo, Brookfield.

Action: The plaintiff contracted with the defendant for carpentry work and performed all work completely and satisfactorily but after numerous attempts, the defendant has failed to pay the plaintiff the remaining balance. The plaintiff seeks more than $15,000 in monetary damages exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no.

FST-CV-23-6062735-S. Filed Aug. 16.

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DEEDS Commercial 10X Athletic USA LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Luigi Ghilardi, Greenwich. Property: 35 Bonwit Road, Greenwich.

Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 2.

366 Field Point Road LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Mead Properties LLC, Greenwich.

Property: 366 Field Point Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 6.

384 Field Point Road LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Mead Properties LLC, Greenwich.

Property: 384 Field Point Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 6.

396 Field Point Road LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Mead Properties LLC, Greenwich.

Property: 396 Field Point Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 6.

Field Point Road LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Mead Properties LLC, Greenwich.

Property: Field Point Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 6.

7-11 Augustus Lane LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Peter A. Mead, et al, New York, New York. Property: 7 Augustus Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1.

Filed Oct. 6.

Abode Rentals LLC, Armonk, New York. Seller: Nicholas M. Molnar, Stamford. Property: 637 Cove Road, Unit D7, Stamford. Amount: $220,000.

Filed Sept. 26.

Cardona, Cesar A., Stamford. Seller: 74 Virgil Connecticut LLC, Stamford.

Property: 74 Virgil St., Stamford. Amount: $1,100,000.

Filed Sept. 28.

Dudley LLC, Greenwich.

Seller: Kenneth C. Duffy and Nancy A. Duffy, Greenwich.

Property: Wilshire Road, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Oct. 3.

Iordache, Ulmis and Lindsay Iordache, Westport.

Seller: 46 Richland Road LLC, Greenwich. Property: 46 Richland Road, Greenwich.

Amount: $10. Filed Oct. 4.

Knight & Grabowski Properties LLC, Stamford.

Seller: Craig D’Andrea, Stamford. Property: 517 and 519 Newfield Ave., Stamford.

Amount: $635,000. Filed Sept.

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Nha Trang LLC, Fairfield.

Seller: Joan H. Ervin, Fairfield.

Property: 80 Post Road, Fairfield. Amount: $995,000.

Filed Oct. 12.

OFA Holdings LLC, New York, New York. Seller: Stillman Court LLC, Riverside. Property: 3 Stillman Lane, Greenwich.

Amount: $5,275,000. Filed Oct. 6.

One Universal LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Zhaojie Wang and Wenqin Xing, Greenwich.

Property: 15 Bayberry Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Oct. 3.

Pal, Amol and Richa Pal, Old Greenwich. Seller: Pleasant View Place LLC, White Plains, New York. Property: 6 Pleasant View Place, Old Greenwich.

Amount: $3,212,500. Filed Oct. 2.

Prime Time Properties LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Linda J. Grantham, Fairfield. Property: 208 Reef Road, Fairfield.

Amount: $700,000. Filed Oct. 10.

Sabia, Salvatore J., Old Greenwich. Seller: 83 Virgil Street LLC, Stamford. Property: 83 Virgil St., Stamford.

Amount: $N/A. Filed Sept. 28.

Simba Capital LLC, Stamford. Seller: Frank Ventura, Stamford. Property: 564 Webbs Hill Road, Stamford. Amount: $395,000. Filed Sept. 28.

Storr, Christopher and Cari Storr, Stamford. Seller: Knight & Grabowski Properties LLC, Stamford. Property: 79 Hardesty Road, Stamford.

Amount: $2,000,000. Filed Sept. 26.

Sunnyside Trails Limited Liability Co., Greenwich.

Seller: Vickramajit Sandhu, Greenwich. Property: 12 Ivanhoe Lane, Greenwich.

Amount: $10. Filed Oct. 5.

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Sunset Holdings LLC, Stamford. Seller: Lorraine Haave, Stamford. Property: Hardesty Road, Stamford.

Amount: $400,000. Filed Sept.

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Thomas, Emily and Benjamin Thomas, Fairfield.

Seller: 89 Eunice Avenue LLC, Fairfield. Property: 89 Eunice Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $1,375,000. Filed Oct. 13.

Weiss, Marc P. and Antoinette L. Decker, Stamford. Seller: Alfieri Enterprises LLC, Darien.

Property: 346 Sound Beach Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $3,950,000. Filed Oct. 2.

Wilde, Jonathan T., Maryland. Seller: 391 Romanock Road LLC, Fairfield.

Property: 391 Romanock Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,838,534.

Filed Oct. 11.

Residential Attebery, M. Lisa, Danbury.

Seller: Gregory R. Sullivan and Deborah P. Sullivan, Fairfield.

Property: 141 Warwick Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $899,000.

Filed Oct. 10.

Chen, Siyi and Yue Wu, Stamford. Seller: Dean Lukies and Susan Lukies, Greenwich. Property: 7 Thistle Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1,480,000. Filed Oct. 5.

Clay, Maria Amanda Renee and Allen Jeffries Clay IV, Sunnyside, New York. Seller: Reed Charles DeLuca and Anika DeLuca, Stamford. Property: 180 Glenbrook Road, Unit 62, Stamford. Amount: $495,000.

Filed Sept. 28.

Conway, William R. and Claudine Marano, Stamford.

Seller: Angelo Raus and Carmina Raus, Stamford.

Property: 80 Tupper Drive, Stamford. Amount: $745,000.

Filed Sept. 29.

Crapple, Carol, Greenwich.

Seller: Nanette Baratta and Barbara Baratta, Greenwich.

Property: 70 Soundview Drive, Unit 3W, Greenwich. Amount: $3,825,000. Filed Oct. 5.

Getz, Peter L. and Anne T, Getz, Edgarton, Massachusetts. Seller: Joan S. Cunningham, Stamford.

Property: Unit 36, Lyon Farm Condominium East, Greenwich.

Amount: $1,247,000. Filed Oct. 2.

Hill, Christopher S. and Irina Vlada Bonakchi, Bar Harbor Islands, Florida. Seller: Lillian Tung Lum, Greenwich.

Property: 140 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2,300,000. Filed Oct. 6.

Kafafian, Robert James and Fatemeh Arbab, Stamford.

Seller: Susan L. Arndt, Manchester Center, Vermont.

Property: 27 Homestead Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1,250,000. Filed Oct. 3.

Kaplan, Brandon and Desiree Kaplan, Greenwich.

Seller: Alex Varga and Sarah Friedler, Greenwich. Property: 73 Dearfield Drive, Greenwich.

Amount: $2,370,000. Filed Oct. 3.

Knox, Adam, Stamford.

Seller: Joshua Linnean, Stamford. Property: 101 Grove St., Stamford. Amount: $490,000. Filed Sept. 26.

Lewis, Cody and Allison Lewis, Cos Cob. Seller: Matthew M. Jacobs and Carolyn L. Jacobs, Fairfield. Property: 92 Wilton Road, Fairfield.

Amount: $1,305,000. Filed Oct. 10.

Longo, Robert, Stamford.

Seller: Steven S. Terenzio, Stamford. Property: 27 Northill St., Unit 2C, Stamford. Amount: $200,000. Filed Sept. 26.

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

McFarlane, Kieran and Sarah Keller, Fairfield. Seller: Mercedes Anderson, Valrico, Florida. Property: 8 Essex St., Fairfield. Amount: $499,000.

Filed Oct. 11.

McKeon, John F., Stamford.

Seller: Irma Van Dam, Stamford.

Property: 32 Barnes Road, Stamford. Amount: $550,000.

Filed Sept. 27.

Morki, Beau and Nicole Mitrione Morki, Greenwich.

Seller: Dorothy A. Sudell, Greenwich. Property: 48 Cambridge Drive, Greenwich.

Amount: $925,000. Filed Oct. 4.

Morris Jr., James E. and Nancy J. Morris, Old Greenwich. Seller: James E. Morris Jr. and Nancy J. Morris, Greenwich. Property: 49 Lockwood Ave., Old Greenwich.

Amount: $N/A. Filed Oct. 4.

Noble, William, Greenwich.

Seller: William Anthony Correale and Cora Lewis Burnham, Cos Cob. Property: Lot 42, Map 292, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Oct. 2.

Nyman, Alec and Kelsi Moses, Stamford. Seller: Andrew Padgett and Stephanie Savino, Stamford. Property: 20 Third St., Unit 8, Stamford.

Amount: $760,000. Filed Sept.

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O’Grady, Kathleen, Fairfield.

Seller: Ivan Delabrena and Carmen Delabrena, Fairfield.

Property: 481 Riverside Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $655,000.

Filed Oct. 11.

Olds, John T., Greenwich.

Seller: Carole O. Nichols, Naples, Florida. Property: 20 Church St., Unit A51, Greenwich.

Amount: $1,700,000. Filed Oct. 2.

Panaro, Margaret, Monroe.

Seller: Joseph C. Mangan, Stamford. Property: 59 Courtland Ave., Unit 2-P, Stamford. Amount: $217,500.

Filed Sept. 29.

Perez Lozada, Juan Carlos L. and Judith Castillo, Fairfield. Seller: Juan Carlos L. Perez Lozada and Judith M. Castillo, Fairfield. Property: 36 Woods End Road, Fairfield.

Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 10.

Punjani, Mohamed and Zaynab Satchu, Greenwich.

Seller: Mechelle Moran and David Moran, Greenwich.

Property: 28 Brynwood Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $7,050,000. Filed Oct. 3.

Rachinsky-Wood, John Michael and Amy Colindres, Stamford. Seller: Constance J. Stevenson and Dina Stevenson Gaudette, et al, Stamford. Property: 482 Pepper Ridge Road, Stamford.

Amount: $639,000. Filed Sept.

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Rossi, John, Stamford. Seller: Craig S. Koller and Angelica Koller, Stamford. Property: 320 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 21, Stamford. Amount: $675,000.

Filed Sept. 26.

Schaefer, Alexander and Anoush Schaefer, Fairfield.

Seller: Arthur Joseph Hedge Jr., Southport. Property: 442 Hulls Farm Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,600,000. Filed Oct. 12.

Seville, Jonathan and Nevena Selic, Stamford.

Seller: Harry T. Rich and Lisa E. Rich, Stamford. Property: 60 Duke Drive, Stamford. Amount: $900,000. Filed Sept. 28.

Sopin, Ricardo and Iraida Volodina, Greenwich. Seller: Anthony M. Mincello, Stamford.

Property: 7 Reynolds Ave., Stamford. Amount: $580,000.

Filed Sept. 25.

Vodola, Lauren, Stamford.

Seller: Nancy Levy, Bradenton, Florida. Property: 35 J. Chesterfield Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $500,000.

Filed Sept. 29.

Vorozhbitskiy, Alex, Stamford. Seller: Zhuo Li

By Gloria Shao and Arianne O’Donnell, Stamford. Property: 25 Forest St., Unit 8J, Stamford. Amount: $360,000.

Filed Sept. 27.

Waller, Adam B., Longboat Key, Florida. Seller: Heather R. Delaney and Kyle P. Delaney, Fairfield. Property: 415 Mine Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $3,875,000. Filed Oct. 11.

Washchilla, Edward and Maria Washchilla, Easton.

Seller: Jesse Mark Sheldon and Mercedes Marney-Sheldon, Fairfield. Property: Unit 1, Bullard Townhomes, Fairfield.

Amount: $730,000. Filed Oct. 12.

Wurtzel, Helene and Daniel Wurtzel. Rye, New York.

Seller: Stephen Balcerski, Greenwich. Property: Unit B, 77 Ritch Association Inc, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Oct. 5.

Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to: Sebastian Flores Westfair Communications Inc. 4 Smith Ave., Suite 2 Mount Kisco, NY 10549 Phone: 914-694-3600

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Zahoor, Ahmed Ali, Stamford. Seller: Yogesh Prasad and Rajshree Kumari, Stamford.

Property: 1 Strawberry Hill, Unit 8-G, Stamford. Amount: $410,000. Filed Sept. 25.

Boback, Robert and Joanna Boback, Fairfield, by Antonio Faretta. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, Carolina. Property: 76 Lewis Drive, Fairfield.

Amount: $80,000. Filed Sept.

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MORTGAGES

Burke, Julie G. and John M. Burke, Greenwich, by Tom S. Ward Jr. Lender: US Bank NA, 2800 Tamarack Road, Owensboro, Kentucky.

Property: 519 W. Lyon Farm Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1,245,000. Filed Sept. 7.

Abrams, Laurie J., Greenwich, by M. Cassin Maloney Jr. Lender: Morgan Stanley Private Bank NA, 4270 Ivy Pointe Blvd., Suite 400, Cincinnati, Ohio. Property: 333 Palmer Hill Road, Unit 3B, Greenwich. Amount: $626,500.

Filed Sept. 5.

Alessandro, Christina, Fairfield, by Susan Kohn.

Lender: CMG Mortgage Inc., 3160 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 400, San Ramon, California.

Property: 147 Crane St., Fairfield. Amount: $394,600.

Filed Sept. 8.

Beraldo, Danilo and Tarsilla Sposito Beraldo, Greenwich,

by Arianne O’Donnell. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 20 Cedar Heights Road, Stamford.

Amount: $604,000. Filed Sept.

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Bibet-Kalinyak, Isabelle, West Orange, New Jersey, by Brett S. Lando. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, 150 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Property: 89 River Road, Unit 201, Cos Cob. Amount: $957,000. Filed Sept. 7.

Blanckaert, Letisha and Stephen J. Paster, Fairfield,

by Jamie K. Gerard. Lender: William Raveis Mortgage LLC, 7 Trap Falls Road, Shelton.

Property: 159 Mailands Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,332,000.

Filed Sept. 12.

Caraballo, Chardeline H. and Juan Jesus Caraballo, Stamford, by Joshua F. Gilman.

Lender: Evolve Bank & Trust, 6000 Poplar Ave., Suite 200, Memphis, Tennessee. Property: 115 Lawn Ave., Unit 1, Stamford.

Amount: $337,500. Filed Sept.

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Ceci, Victor, Greenwich,

by Jeremy E. Kaye. Lender: The First Bank of Greenwich, 444 E. Putnam Ave., Cos Cob. Property: 66 Valley Road, Cos Cob. Amount: $357,000. Filed Sept. 5.

Chacon Palma, Wilber Ronaldo and Sara Elizabeth Martinez Sandoval, Stamford, by Robert V. Sisca.

Lender: Maxine Biesenbach and James Evans, 243 Dolphin Cove Quay, Stamford. Property: 30 Meadowpark Avenue East, Stamford. Amount: $353,000.

Filed Sept. 12.

Chen, Chang and Lili Gao, Fairfield, by Jinggao Li. Lender: Metro City Bank, 5114 Buford Highway Northeast, Doraville, Georgia. Property: 64 Black Rock Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $438,000. Filed Sept. 8.

Chen, Yue Hua and Zeng Liang Chen, Westport, by Karl D. Shehu. Lender: Emporium TPO LLC, 3010 Gaylord Pkwy., Suite 125, Frisco, Texas. Property: 720 Sturges Highway, Westport. Amount: $840,000. Filed Sept. 8.

Cheney, Kathryn G., Greenwich, by Gillian V. Ingraham. Lender: NBT Bank NA, 52 S. Broad St., Norwich, New York. Property: 50 Orchard St., Cos Cob. Amount: $960,000. Filed Sept. 6.

Clark, Joan M., Greenwich,

by Anne M. Rabusa. Lender: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., P.O. Box 2026, Flint, Michigan.

Property: 127 Henry St., Greenwich. Amount: $900,000.

Filed Sept. 5.

Haen, Angela and Ari Palczewski, Westport, by Andrew G. Brucker. Lender: M&T Bank, 1 M&T Plaza, Buffalo, New York. Property: 42 Shalimar Lane, Fairfield.

Amount: $564,000. Filed Sept.

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Cronmiller, Susanna D. and Anthony Abregu, Fairfield, by Theodore H. Shumaker. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, 220 Main St., Danbury. Property: 154 Nonopoge Road, Fairfield.

Amount: $664,000. Filed Sept.

6.

Halloran, Stephen M. and Genevieve P. Halloran, Fairfield, by Jeffrey G. Lane.

Lender: PHH Mortgage Corp., 2000 Midlantic Drive, Suite 410-A, Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Property: 296 Fleming Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $726,200. Filed Sept. 5.

Daddino, Colin and Heartie Daddino, Greenwich, by N/A. Lender: Susan J. Bevan and Colin Daddino, 90 Field Point Circle, Greenwich. Property: 18 Hedgerow Lane, Greenwich.

Amount: $750,000. Filed Sept.

6.

Holmes, Peter, Fairfield, by Nicole M. Testa. Lender: Liberty Bank, 315 Main St., Middletown.

Property: 145 Oakwood Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $180,000.

Filed Sept. 11.

Gaztambide, Mario and Maria Elena Gaztambide, Greenwich, by Shetal Nitin Malkan. Lender: Figure Lending LLC, 650 S. Tryon St., Eighth floor, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Property: 12 Dialstone Lane, Riverside. Amount: $101,650.

Filed Sept. 5.

Goodman, Brian and Leigh Goodman, Fairfield, by Scott Rogalski. Lender: Pentagon Federal Credit Union, 7940 Jones Branch Drive, Tysons, Virginia. Property: 39 Putting Green Road, Fairfield. Amount: $250,000. Filed Sept. 5.

Graziano, Ernesto and Ramona Semilia, Larchmont, New York, by Andrew S. Gale.

Lender: Plains Commerce Bank, 3905 W. 49th St., Second floor, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Property: 36 N. Water St., Greenwich. Amount: $577,500.

Filed Sept. 6.

Hurlbut, Andrew and Robin Hurlbut, Westport, by Oxines J. Rene. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, 220 Main St., Danbury. Property: 840 Sturges Highway, Westport.

Amount: $150,000. Filed Sept.

7.

Ku, Ping-Tai E and TzuuHeng Bernard Fu, Stamford,

by Ernest N. Abate. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 58 Old North Stamford Road, Stamford. Amount: $500,000.

Filed Sept. 11.

Lopez Argenal, Carlos Eduardo, Greenwich, by Brett O’Donnell. Lender: Webster Bank NA, 1959 Summer St., Stamford. Property: 1 Mansion Place, Greenwich. Amount: $500,000. Filed Sept. 11.

Luton, Alex and Carla Romano-Luton, Calabasas, California, by Tanya Cruz.

Lender: UBS Bank USA, 95 State St., Suite 2200, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 26 Skyridge Road, Greenwich.

Amount: $1,600,000. Filed Sept. 6.

Milburn, Gregory T. and Shirley Ann Milburn, Stamford, by Tiago A. David.

Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 20 Dzamba Grove, Stamford.

Amount: $167,000. Filed Sept.

12.

Mohr, Kevin and Jennifer Cosio Mohr, Stamford, by Daniel T. Murtha. Lender: Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., 4201 Marsh Lane, Carrollton, Texas. Property: 48 Crane Road North, Stamford.

Amount: $700,000. Filed Sept.

11.

Mould, Patricia H. and John F. Mould IV, Greenwich, by Laura Carolina Silva. Lender: First County Bank, 117 Prospect St., Stamford. Property: 31 Hunt Terrace, Greenwich.

Amount: $120,000. Filed Sept.

6.

Pasternak Casella, Elissa, Greenwich, by John H. Vecchiollo. Lender: Town of Greenwich, 70 Parsonage Road, Greenwich. Property: 39 Sound View Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $114,681. Filed Sept. 7.

Pierce, Morton A., New York, New York, by Kimberly Anne Cavallaro. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 2500 Westfield Drive, First and second floors, Elgin, Illinois.

Property: 22 Mountain Wood Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $3,920,000. Filed Sept. 7.

Platner, John S. and Samantha Platner, Fairfield,

by Jeffrey G. Lane. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 967 Church Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $73,725. Filed Sept. 7.

Musante, Stephen P. and Maria R. Musante, Greenwich, by Scott Rogalski.

Lender: TD Bank NA, 2035 Limestone Road, Wilmington Delaware. Property: 30 Sunset Road, Old Greenwich. Amount: $1,000,000. Filed Sept. 12.

Pogosian, Irina and Edward Pogosian, Stamford, by Sharon M. Jones. Lender: Paramount Residential Mortgage Group Inc., 1265 Corona Pointe Court, Suite 301, Corona, California. Property: 74 Glen Ridge Road, Greenwich.

Amount: $1,335,000. Filed Sept. 12.

Odell, Kurt and Veronica Odell, Fairfield, by Robert E. Colapietro. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina.

Property: 20 Blueberry Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $150,000.

Filed Sept. 11.

Prohr, Isabelle, Larchmont, New York, by Robert V. Sisca.

Lender: First Horizon Bank, 165 Madison Ave., Memphis, Tennessee. Property: 7 Buckingham Lane, Greenwich.

Amount: $1,500,000. Filed Sept. 5.

Papadopoulos, Peter, Old Greenwich, by Nicola Corea.

Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 1465 E. Putnam Ave., Apt. 533. Old Greenwich. Amount: $297,743.

Filed Sept. 11.

Rasile, Christopher and Abigail Hammond, Norwalk,

by Andrew L. Wallach. Lender: Total Mortgage Services LLC, 185 Plains Road, Milford.

Property: 52 Beaver Brook Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $508,000. Filed Sept. 12.

Pasquarella, Kevin and Caroline MacKay, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, by Richard I. Golio. Lender: Go Mortgage LLC, 4215 Worth Ave. Suite 320, Columbus, Ohio.

Property: 32 Rippowam Road, Stamford. Amount: $657,000.

Filed Sept. 12.

Rochez, Franklin and Carmen Vasquez-Rochez, Mount Vernon, New York, by Susan Kohn. Lender: United Wholesale Mortgage LLC, 585 S. Boulevard East, Pontiac, Michigan. Property: 141 Knapps Highway, No. 141, Fairfield.

Amount: $394,250. Filed Sept.

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Rodriguez, Luz K. and Jason Plasencia-Rosario, Stamford, by Shetal Nitin Malkan. Lender: US Bank NA, 425 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio. Property: 5 Duncanson St., Stamford. Amount: $79,573. Filed Sept. 11.

Shaw, Todd and Ma Katrina Vargas Shaw, Stamford,

by Francisco Alberto Cabreja Pena. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 17 Constance Lane, Stamford.

Amount: $75,000. Filed Sept.

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Smeriglio, Michael, et al, Stamford, by Robert E. Murray Jr. Lender: KeyBank National Association, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio. Property: 37 Beal St., Stamford. Amount: $372,000. Filed Sept. 12.

Solari, James and Kristen Maurer, Stamford, by N/A. Lender: Total Mortgage Services LLC, 185 Plains Road, Milford. Property: 1156 Hope St., Unit 3, Stamford. Amount: $400,000. Filed Sept. 12.

Spezzano, Kimberley, Greenwich, by Sharon A. Strain.

Lender: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street Southwest, Washington, D.C. Property: 51 Ivy St., Greenwich. Amount: $18,768. Filed Sept. 8.

Tai, Sidney, Stamford, by Daniel Shepro. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, 220 Main St., Danbury. Property: 170 Forest St., Unit 11, Stamford. Amount: $384,000. Filed Sept. 12.

Tappe, Sharon, Stamford,

by John R. Fiore. Lender: Sound Federal Credit Union, 37 North Ave., Norwalk. Property: 19 Evergreen Court, Stamford.

Amount: $25,000. Filed Sept.

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October 02, 2023

Tapsall, Ian and Jennifer Jacobsen, Fairfield, by Shetal Nitin Malkan. Lender: American Heritage Lending LLC, 19800 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 950, Irvine, California. Property: 40 Victoria Court, Fairfield.

Amount: $956,250. Filed Sept.

8.

Zullin, Jason and Marisa Zullin, New York, New York,

by Joel M. Kaye. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 2500 Westfield Drive, First and second floors, Elgin, Illinois. Property: 68 Birch Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $5,915,000. Filed Sept. 5.

Terenzio, Joseph and Daniela Terenzio, Stamford,

by Arianne O’Donnell. Lender: US Bank NA, 2800 Tamarack Road, Owensboro, Kentucky.

Property: 70 Amherst Place, Stamford. Amount: $802,641.

Filed Sept. 11.

NEW BUSINESSES

Thomas, Emily and Benjamin Thomas, Salem,

by Jonathan J. Martin. Lender: Citibank NA, 1000 Technology Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri.

Property: 89 Eunice Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $893,750.

Filed Sept. 11.

Wang, Mei, Flushing, New York, by Edwin P. Farrow.

Lender: Metro City Bank, 5114 Buford Highway Northeast, Doraville, Georgia. Property: 56 Farist Road, Fairfield. Amount: $470,000. Filed Sept. 7.

Yeung, Jack T.C. and Jenah Sakai Yeung, Fairfield, by Daniel E. Jacobs. Lender: Avidia Bank, 42 Main St., Hudson, Massachusetts. Property: 96 Laurel Brook Lane, Fairfield.

Amount: $1,600,000. Filed Sept. 8.

Yucra, Alexandro Bellido and Ana Maria Zaferson Hancco, Fairfield, by Mayra M. Rios. Lender: First National Bank of America, 241 E. Saginaw St., East Lansing, Michigan. Property: 71 Cardinal Road, Fairfield. Amount: $300,000. Filed Sept. 6.

Zaprzalka, Lauren A. and Andrew J. Zaprzalka, Stamford, by Lisa Kent. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, 220 Main St., Danbury. Property: 6 Borglum St., Stamford. Amount: $519,200. Filed Sept. 12.

Blue Water Remodeling, 29 Pettom Road, Norwalk 06850, c/o Fernando Morocho.

Filed Sept. 15.

CVS/Pharmacy 7856, 281 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Connecticut CVS Pharmacy LLC. Filed Sept. 15.

Gigi’s Play House Daycare, 33 Bouton St., Norwalk 06854, c/o Elizabeth Ramirez. Filed Sept. 20.

IC Interiors, 12 Possum Lane, Norwalk 06854, c/o Ilanna Calby. Filed Sept. 18.

Let’s Go Gaming, 51 Lockwood Lane, Norwalk 06851, c/o Avila O’Neal Avila.

Filed Sept. 13.

Norwalk Connecticut News, 8 1/2 Howard Ave., Third floor, Norwalk 06855, c/o Delci Jackeline Carvajal Pena.

Filed Sept. 13.

Sanchez Tree Care Service LLC, 59 Custer St., Stamford 06902, c/o Angel Jesus Sanchez. Filed Sept. 18.

Songpaint, 130 Main St., No. E4, Norwalk 06851, c/o Byron McCray Miller. Filed Sept. 18.

Web Wonders Warehouse. com, 207 Strawberry Hill Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Agazio DiMasi. Filed Sept. 13.

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Sealed bids will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the NYSDOT, Office of Contract Management, 50 Wolf Rd, 1st Floor, Suite 1CM, Albany, NY 12232 and will be publicly opened and read. Bids may also be submitted via the internet using www.bidx.com. A certified cashier’s check payable to the NYSDOT for the sum specified in the proposal or a bid bond, form CONR 391, representing 5% of the bid total, must accompany each bid. NYSDOT reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Electronic documents and Amendments are posted to www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/const-notices. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all Amendments are incorporated into its bid. To receive notification of Amendments via e-mail you must submit a request to be placed on the Planholders List at www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/ const-planholder. Amendments may have been issued prior to your placement on the Planholders list.

NYS Finance Law restricts communication with NYSDOT on procurements and contact can only be made with designated persons. Contact with non-designated persons or other involved Agencies will be considered a serious matter and may result in disqualification. Contact Robert Kitchen (518)457-2124.

Contracts with 0% Goals are generally single operation contracts, where subcontracting is not expected, and may present direct bidding opportunities for Small Business Firms, including, but not limited to D/M/WBE’s and SDVOBs. The New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title IV Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to a written Department solicitation, request for proposal or invitation for bid that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award.

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