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AG James, Tong and 23 others sue Trump to get $7B in education funds
By Peter Katz / pkatz@westfairinc.com
“Trump and Linda McMahon are stealing from Connecticut schools to fund tax cuts for billionaires, and it's our kids and our teachers who are paying the price.”
New York State Attorney General Letitia James, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, 21 other attorneys general and the governors of Pennsylvania and Kentucky on July 14 sued the Trump Administration for freezing about $7 billion in education funding. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island.
— Connecticut Attorney General William Tong
The lawsuit names as defendants Linda McMahon in her official capacity as Secretary of Education; the U.S. Department of Education; Russell Vought in his official capacity as director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget; the U.S. Office of Management and Budget; Donald J. Trump in his official capacity as President of the United States; and the United States of America.
The complaint said that on June 30, the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) abruptly halted funds appropriated by Congress for six longstanding education programs. The lawsuit explained that the programs for which funding was stopped provide after-school care for children of working parents, teach English to children who are non-native speakers, recruit and train teachers, expand STEM and arts curricula, and provide bullying and suicide prevention services in schools.
Tong said that Connecticut is losing more than $53 million.
“Trump and Linda McMahon are stealing from Connecticut schools to fund tax cuts for billionaires, and its our kids and our teachers who are paying the price," Tong said. "We
are talking about over $53 million already built into local school budgets in nearly every district in Connecticut for computers and technology, after-school enrichment and field trips, social workers, English language instruction, teacher training, adult education and more. We stopped Trump when he tried to defund Head Start, when he tried to defund disaster relief and energy assistance, when he tried to defund our police, cancer research, and our libraries. We are back in court yet again to make sure our schools and our kids get every penny that our tax dollars paid for.”
The lawsuit asks the court to order the Trump Administration to stop its freezing of the funds and release the money to be spent as Congress mandated.
“The federal government cannot use our children’s classrooms to advance its assault on immigrant and working families,” James said. “This illegal and unjustified funding freeze will be devastating for students and families nationwide."
Congress has required that the money be distributed to states by July 1 to ensure schools receive resources ahead of the new academic year. On June 30, the Department of Education sent out a brief email saying the money would not be coming so that it could do a review to determine whether the funds align with President Trump's priorities.
OMB then made claims that the funding had been used to “subsidize a radical leftwing agenda,” specifically accusing New York of using federal education funds to “promote illegal immigrant advocacy organizations.”
James said that claim is patently false. OMB also raised objections to the use of funds for scholarships for immigrant students and lessons on LGBTQ+ topics.
James said that in New York, more than $463 million in funding for the new school year has been frozen, representing 13 % of the state’s total K-12 education funding. This includes more than $125 million for teacher training and development, $107 million to create safe and effective learning environments for New York students, $102 million for after-school and summer programs, $65 million to fund English learning and literacy initiatives, $10 million to support migrant students, and $52 million in adult literacy funding. James says that the 730 school districts across New York, which are now scrambling to address the budget shortfall.
The lawsuit argues that freeze violates the Constitution’s spending clause and separation of powers principle. It says the Trump Administration has disregarded Congress’ sole power of the purse and exceeded its authority by attempting to conduct a discretionary “review” of programs established, funded, and regulated by Congress. In addition, the Impoundment Control Act prohibits the executive branch from unilaterally refusing to spend appropriated funds unless specific procedures are followed and the lawsuit alleges those procedures were not followed.
James notes that federal courts have repeatedly struck down similar attempts by the Trump Administration that targeted various educational and health initiatives.
Attorney General James and the coalition are seeking a preliminary injunction covering all plaintiff states and are asking for a "writ of mandamus" to compel the distribution of the funds that Congress appropriated for school systems.
In addition to James and Tong, the lawsuit was filed by the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawai’i, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia, as well as Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky.
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Registration Open For Fall Semester At Ct State Community College Campuses
Credit registration is in progress at CT State Community College (CT State) campuses statewide.
Fall 2025 semester credit classes begin on August 27 with a mix of oncampus, online, and hybrid course options.
CT State campuses offer hundreds of associate degrees and certificates to prepare students for transfer to four-year degrees or direct entry into the workforce. Programs include training for in-demand fields such as advanced manufacturing technology, business, cybersecurity, data science, early childhood education, information technology, health care, and pathways to teaching careers. Students can complete a certificate in as little as six months, and a degree in two years.
Special agreements with public and private colleges and universities throughout the state provide seamless transfer and a low-cost pathway to a bachelor’s degree.
Prospective students should start by applying online at www.ctstate. edu/apply. To ensure the best course selection, students are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
Free tuition is available to Connecticut residents who are high school graduates, whether from the state or elsewhere, and are attending college for the first time. Anyone who first attended college in fall 2020 or later may be eligible, as well. Accessing the free tuition program and any financial aid starts with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov. The free tuition program is not income-based. All students who plan on attending full- or part-time should complete the FAFSA so they can access the program, even if they do not think they will quality for needbased aid. Program funding is available on a rolling basis; applicants can see if they may qualify atwww.ctstate.edu/free-tuition.
Registration for non-credit career training certifications is ongoing, with programs and classes in health care, information technology, manufacturing, real estate, culinary, veterinary assistant, and more. Scholarships for information technology, health care and manufacturing classes are available. Veterans, certified dislocated workers and those receiving SNAP assistance may also be eligible for scholarships and tuition waivers for many continuing education programs. For more information, visit ctstate.edu/workforce-development/funding-options.
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CT State is the largest community college in the Northeast , created in 2023 through the merger of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With one application, students can take classes at any of CT State’s campuses across the state.
CT State offers hundreds of degree and certificate programs, short-term career training options, seamless transfer to Connecticut’s state colleges and universities, and affordable pathways to a bachelor’s degree.
Students can attend classes at CT State Asnuntuck (Enfield), Capital (Hartford), Gateway (New Haven and North Haven), Housatonic (Bridgeport), Manchester, Middlesex (Middletown and Meriden), Naugatuck Valley (Waterbury and Danbury), Northwestern (Winsted), Norwalk, Quinebaug Valley (Danielson and Willimantic), Three Rivers (Norwich), and Tunxis (Farmington). Open houses are held each spring and fall, and campus tours are available year-round. CT State’s central office is located in New Britain. Visitctstate.edu for more.
Westchester ranked #1 digital county in U.S. in its category; Dutchess #4 in its category
By Peter Katz / pkatz@westfairinc.com
The Center for Digital Government (CDG) and Government Technology magazine, in partnership with the National Association of Counties (NAC) has named Westchester County as first in the nation in digital technology among counties with populations of 500,000 to 999,999. The determination was made in the 2025 Digital Counties Survey Awards. Now in its 23rd year, the survey ranks counties in their use of technology to improve public services, strengthen cybersecurity, modernize operations, and deliver more responsive and transparent government.
“This year’s Digital Counties Survey winners exemplify a strong commitment to innovation, excellence in digital government, and public service,” said John Matelski, executive director of the CDG. “Their achievements set a national benchmark and serve as an inspiration to counties across the country working to modernize and improve the delivery of government services.”
In announcing the naming of Westchester as the top county in the U.S. in its population category, CDG noted, " Westchester County delivered major cost savings — $150,000 through discounted broadband for neighboring localities and over 5% savings across shared vendor con-
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Dutchess County ranked in fourth position in the category of counties with populations of 250,000 to 499,999. in the 2025 survey results. Chesterfield County in Virginia was first in that category.
Top-rated among the largest counties in the U.S. with populations of one million or more was Alameda County, California.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said, “This recognition is a proud moment for Westchester County. It reflects our dedication to digital innovation and to making government more accessible, efficient and responsive for everyone we serve. We will continue to strive for collaboration
and implementing best practices while championing new technologies and approaches that will help Westchester remain competitive and prepared well into the future.”
Westchester County's Chief Information Officer Marguerite Beirne said, “This honor reflects the incredible teamwork and forward-thinking approach of our entire IT department. Together, we are committed to using technology to create a more connected, secure and efficient government for everyone in our community.”
Rita Reynolds of the National Association of Counties said of the survey, “By showcasing this innovative work, counties can learn from one another, adopt leading practic-
es, and explore the transformative potential of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and generative AI.”
The survey found that the top ten areas of focus for countries in managing information technology (IT) included: cybersecurity; Artificial Intelligence (AI); generative AI and machine learning; budget and cost control; constituent engagement and experience; application modernization; IT governance; business process automation; agency and departmental collaboration on IT; talent management through hiring, retaining and nurturing skilled IT personnel; data governance including transparency and open data.
WP Hospital Physician Associates opens at former Lord & Taylor site in Eastchester
By Peter Katz / pkatz@westfairinc.com
“By expanding access to a broad range of specialties in one convenient location, we’re making it easier for patients and their families to get the care they need.”
White Plains Hospital Physician Associates has started opening its new offices at the former Lord & Taylor department store building in Eastchester. There will be several phased openings over the next few months. The hospital has leased space in the building that has a total of about 215,000 square feet on three floors at 750 White Plains Road.
Offices for the practice of Obstetrics & Gynecology and also Othopedics have been the first to open in the new multi-specialty outpatient facility. The new facility is housing White Plains Hospital Physician Associates of Scarsdale and ultimately will house approximately 40 providers offering a wide range of specialties and including imaging and diagnostic testing services. The total space, variously described as encompassing 70,000 or 75,000 square feet, is due to be fully operational by October.
— Frances Bordoni, EVP, White Plains Hospital
Interior of part of WP Hospital Physician Associates new Eastchester facility. White Plains Hospital is part of the Montefiore Health System. Burke Rehabilitation, also part of Montefiore, opened its latest outpatient practice at the Eastchester location in April.
“The opening of this new outpatient center, our 34th in the Hudson Valley, underscores our commitment to bring high-quality, comprehensive care close to home for our community,” said Frances Bordoni, executive vice president of Ambulatory and Physician Services and Business Development at White Plains Hospital. “By expanding access to a broad range of specialties in one convenient location, we’re making it easier for patients and their families to get the care they need.”
The Business Journal recently reported that building owner LT Eastchester has five new tenants lined up who will occupy a total of 56,000 square feet of space in the former Lord & Taylor building. Attorney Bob Davis of the Mount Kisco-based law firm Singleton, Davis & Singleton PLLC, said, "Two of the five new tenants will be nationally-known retailers: William Sonoma and Pottery Barn Kids." He said the restaurants CAVA and Tatte Bakery and Café have would be taking space in the building. The fifth new tenant would be Equinox Scarsdale Club.
It had been reported by an executive of the property owner that White
Plains Hospital might take vacant space on the third floor of the former department store building to use for administrative purposes. He said the property owner plans to build an elevator tower that will allow people to enter on the east side of the building and go directly up to the third floor.
Interior of part of WP Hospital Physician Associates new Eastchester facility.
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More than 200 business and nonprofit leaders gather for an unforgettable night of recognition after a five-year hiatus
After a five-year hiatus, the Rockland Business Association (RBA) welcomed back one of its most anticipated traditions: the Pinnacle Awards. Held on Sunday, June 1 at the elegant Hilton Pearl River, the black-tie gala brought together more than 200 of Rockland County’s most influential business, nonprofit, and civic leaders for a night filled with celebration, inspiration, and renewed community connection.
The event honored a mix of 2025 and long-overdue 2020 award recipients whose recognition was delayed due to the pandemic, making the evening especially meaningful. “This wasn’t just about presenting awards,” said Ken Zebrowski, President of the RBA. “It was about acknowledging perseverance, recognizing excellence, and celebrating the leaders who continue to shape the economic and social fabric of Rockland County. ”
Gold Sponsors: Orange & Rockland Utilities, Champlain Hudson Power Express
Award Sponsors: Shilale Architects, The RBA Female Board Members, Stern Family Fund, USIS, Brown & Weinraub
Pinnacle Award Winners
Al Samuels Award for Overall Business Excellence: Orange & Rockland Utilities
Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award: Optimum
Excellence in Sustainability Award: Manhattan Beer Distributors
Outstanding Achievement by a Woman in Business: Sabrina Hosang Jordan, Caribbean Food Delights
Outstanding Achievement by a Non -Profit Organization: United Hospice
Outstanding Achievement by a Small Business: GMG Public Relations, Inc.
While travel has rebounded from its Covid doldrums, it’s facing some real headwinds this year, thanks to the proposed tariffs and shifts not only in climate but in attitudes toward tourists.
According to a CNBC report, one third of companies surveyed have changed, or are considering changing, their policies regarding travel to or from the United States. Global travel, however, may wind up less affected by the tariffs than other sectors as nations seek new trading partners. Overall, business travel is still set to top $1.6 trillion this year.
On the recreational front, travel seems to be one of the sectors that Americans are loath to cut from their budgets, although they are looking at more road trips at home and, as always, for deals.
Air fares, often the canaries in the coal mine, are up or down, depending on whom you’re reading. Meanwhile, the ruffled feathers generated by the tariff negotiations have some Americans worried about how they’ll be received abroad. (If our intrepid travel team’s experiences are any indication, just fine.) In turn, foreign travelers may be concerned about their reception here, particularly with two big events, the 2026 World Cup throughout North America and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, looming.
This year, New York City — the American mecca for international travel and the backdrop of Debbi K. Kickham’s Page 7 story on her Big Apple visit – expects 3.5 million fewer tourists. (You wouldn’t know this, however, from our July 11 tea at Berdorf Goodman, generously hosted by Westfair tea expert Ellen Easton, and our July 12 visit to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, also in Manhattan. On both occasions, the city seemed packed with visitors.)
The fascinating monkey wrench in all this may not be financial but environmental. Some southern Europeans are decrying the popularity of their homelands as tourists crowd their increasingly sweltering locales in summer. (We were in Greece and Turkey – see Page 9 – but in April. Jeremy Wayne visited Venice’s Lido – Page 11 — in September.)
Some are seeking colder climes, with Debbi Kickham reporting that Iceland seems to be on everyone’s bucket list, and so that’s where she headed on a Viking Cruise with husband Bill (Page 12).
Time, tariffs and trends will determine how many tourists get to fulfill their travel bucket lists.
At left, the Emerald Azzurra docked off the coast of the Greek island of Amorgos on April 26. Photograph by Georgette Gouveia.
Taking some bites of the Big Apple at the Marriott Marquis
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We were going on a Viking Cruise to Iceland that embarked from New York City – and so we stayed at the cruise line’s hotel of choice – the Marriott Marquis in the heart of Manhattan's Times Square. It’s a great hotel right in the center of all the action at Broadway and 46th Street, making it a fine place to watch the festivities on New Year’s Eve, or just people and Jumbotron watch, as I did while working out on the 23rd floor in the Fitness Center. (We were, after all, having a lovely dinner in the rooftop restaurant, The View, later.)
Location, location, location: The hotel is also a quick walk from Penn Station and a five-minute drive to the pier from which we were departing for our Icelandic adventure.
The king guest room at the Marriott Marquis is a lovely space with a super-comfortable bed. The hotel features the largest standard guest rooms in midtown.
If you do stay at the Marriott Marquis, especially before a cruise, make sure to arrive well in advance, so you can see several Broadway shows. Looking just to chill before the big vacay? Our room with its Marriott Bed was extremely comfortable, and we also opted for access to M Club, a terrific “Club Floor” executive lounge that served beautiful breakfasts chocka-block with every croissant, bread, cereal, milk and egg imaginable – and that’s just the tip of the ice bucket. (It is complimentary to Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador Elite members.)
We were also impressed with Marriott’s Sustainability programs, including mobile check-in and key access; smart thermostats; LED lighting; water-saving fixtures; refillable bath amenities; towel and linen reuse programs Inroom; public area recycling bins; and bulk cleaning product dispensers. While at the Marriott Marquis, make sure to book a reservation at The View, New York City’s only revolving-rooftop restaurant, for an excellent meal. Offering sweeping 360-degree views, this storied space has been transformed
by Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group. You can enjoy everything from jumbo blue crab cakes and fried artichokes for appetizers to poached salmon, grilled swordfish and filet mignon for dinner. For dessert, we recommend the chocolate devil’s food cake and this –the “Trip To The Moon,” a spectacular $75 trio of just one ounce of the world’s best dessert wines – Chateau D’Yquem (often hailed as “liquid gold”), Takaji from Hungary and Vin de Paille. We do not drink alcohol, but we have always loved a sweet dessert wine now and then –and these are among the world’s most luxurious libations.
PAGING CATHERINE DENEUVE
The next day, Bill and I were scheduled to celebrate his birthday at nearby Oceana, one of the best seafood restaurants in New York, but first I got my hair done at the posh salon of Jerome Lordet.
Jerome trained in France under Bruno Pittini at the salon of Jacques Dessange, one of the all-time greats of French hair, who also brought Frederic Fekkai with them when they moved operations to New York. Since his early years, Jerome has been a go-to stylist for fashion magazines and generations of fashion and beauty icons, from Raquel Welch and Bianca Jagger to Jessica Simpson and Sandra Bullock, while also working such events as New York Fashion Week. Jerome spent 25 years
of his career in the United States at the iconic Pierre Michel Salon, eventually becoming director.
I asked to have my blond roots touched-up, which was done to perfection, and then I received an outstanding blowout. (I was seeking the sleek, classic appearance of Catherine Deneuve’s hair in “Belle du Jour” and –voilà – I got it.)
The salon was busy and bustling, but it was a joyful experience that I recommend, along with the hair-care line Love is in the Hair by Jerome Lordet, which is sulfate-, paraben- and chloride-free. Packed with keratin protein, nutrients, marula oil, argan oil and provitamin B5, this product line is sure to put you on the “Best Tressed” list.
ON TO OCEANA
Just a five-minute walk from the Marriott Marquis, Oceana is a Michelin-recognized restaurant that caters to theatergoers. It’s part of the Livanos Restaurant Group, which also includes Molyvos in Hell’s Kitchen, Moderne Barn in Armonk and City Limits Diner
in White Plains. Each is different in style and cuisine, but they all share the same foundation – warm service, high quality ingredients, and the feeling that you're in good hands – a foundation that began with Greek immigrant John Livanos’ Manhattan luncheonette more than 40 years ago.
Now the second generation — led by John's children Nick, Bill and Corina Livanos – continues to build on John's vision, combining modern culinary ideas with the values that have been the Livanos family's guiding star since day one.
As the name implies, Oceana is all about seafood. The oysters are from Fishers Island, New York; Sloop Point, New Jersey; and Pebble Beach, Washington. You might opt for the $325 Oceana, featuring a wealth of oysters as well as clams, shrimp, main lobster, Osetra caviar and more. We instead had a delightful meal of Scottish salmon with lentils and wild rice, spinach, shitake and cream sauce. Our sommelier was an encyclopedia of culinary knowledge – and an amazing oenophile. His name is Matthew Harper, and he wowed us teetotalers. For our readers, we asked him about which wine would complement our Scottish salmon. He said, “It has a bite – it’s oily and acidic – and it needs a wine to bite it back.” The whole night went just like that, with lots of energy and laughter and Harper suggesting the red dessert wine of Bodega Pablo Fallabrino — “decadence in a glass” and great with the cherry-chocolate semifreddo/ brownie.
Yep, it all got brownie points from us. Follow Debbi on Instagram at @ DebbiKickham.
Debbi K. Kickham with William D. Kickham.
The salmon tartare at Oceana in Manhattan. PhotographbyLizClayman
Photographs courtesy the Marriott Marquis in Manhattan.
Eye on Small Business — Gabriel Travel Co., Newtown
By Georgette Gouvei a / ggouveia@westfairinc.com
“We focus less on the ‘experience’ and more on the ‘tastes’ of the client. We like to call these kinds of experiential travel itineraries ‘personalized travel.’”
Founded last year by physical therapist-turned-travel professional Ashley Gabriel and her pilot husband John Gabriel in Newtown, Gabriel Travel Co. is a full service travel business, offering its clients everything from luxury vacations to executive travel services to private jet charters.
How has the travel adviser’s role changed post-pandemic?
For this week’s travel special, Ashley Gabriel shared her insights into the business with us:
Ashley, thank you for your time. How would you gauge the “health” of the travel business in the tristate area?
“We consider the health of the travel industry to be good throughout the Connecticut and New York area. The travel adviser industry has experienced a strong post-pandemic recovery, driven by rising demand for personalized, luxury and niche travel experiences."
In the age of Google flights, Expedia, Skyscanner and hotels encouraging us to book with them directly for the best deals, why use a travel adviser?
“Working with a travel adviser isn’t just about the prices; it’s about the service you receive in booking your trip and the support throughout your trip….We aren’t just looking for the best price; we focus on the best value. For instance, with regards to search tools such as Google flights, the price may be attractive, but the posted fare may include restrictions in cancelation policies and service options that many travelers deem as “must haves.” We’re able to read between the lines of the various options available to provide the clients with the choice that fits their travel profile.”
“The post-pandemic travel industry has boomed and, as such, so have the travel options available to the consumer, whether it be websites or travel advisers. The workfrom-home movement produced many new travel advisers, which is wonderful, but, like most industries, that comes with a word of caution. We suggest finding an experienced adviser that either fits your niche or can connect with your “travel personality” best. For instance, our agency comes with almost 20 years of personal travel experience as well as experience coordinating travel and private jet flights for UHNWI (ultra-high-net-worth individuals) and Fortune 500 business executives.”
What is your take on so-called “experiential” travel? Do travelers really want the whole raft of experiences now being offered them, or is this just a case of the hotel industry realizing it can actually increase revenue by offering extras their guests neither need nor want?
“We find that the experiential travel trend is real. However, one size does not fit all. For instance, an ‘epicurean adventure’ may mean different things to different people. We focus less on the ‘experience’ and more on the ‘tastes’ of the client. We like to call these kinds of experiential travel itineraries ‘personalized travel.’”
Is intergenerational travel still a thing, and/or was it really ever?
“Intergenerational travel is increasingly popular as families look to create lasting memories and bridge the generational gap through shared
experiences. Outside of honeymoon trips, the vast majority of bookings cross at least two generations. It’s up to the travel adviser to get to know each traveler’s needs/desires and understand what the family unit collectively wants to experience.”
Tell us more about how your business is structured.
“We’re a husband and wife-owned agency with one additional team member, Meegan Aschen, who handles our marketing. As a small family business, we don’t have a brick and mortar location and enjoy the flexibility of remote work. Our compensation structure depends on the complexity of the trip being planned. For luxury, detail-oriented travel or for complex itineraries, we charge a planning fee discussed after the initial consultation. However, for those seeking routine trips or family travel, we aim to work on commission-only. What we tell these clients is that our goal is to provide value while keeping money in their pockets.”
What is your top-selling service, or put another way, your “bread and butter”?
“Our services are wide-ranging, but our expertise truly lies within our experience in complex itinerary planning, exotic locations and private jet flights.”
What are your top destinations and the most exotic you’ve ever booked for a client?
“One of the more exotic locations we’ve had (and where John has personally been) is Longyearbyen Svalbard, a remote Norwegian island grouping in the Arctic Circle — the farthest north civilization in the world. The most popular destinations we book are in the Caribbean and throughout Europe.”
Courtesy Gabriel Travel Co.
Ashley and John Gabriel
to Greek history
By Georgette Gouvei a / ggouveia@westfairinc.com
If you married Manhattan’s The Plaza hotel to “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” film director Wes Anderson’s movingly quirky 2014 tribute to mentorship and love, you might very well wind up with the Hotel Grande Bretagne. Situated on Syntagma Square in the heart of Athens’ cultural, shopping and government district, the Grande Bretagne, part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, also stands at the crossroads of ancient and modern Greek history – a stately, enduring observer of time’s and a nation’s seismic shifts.
The Rooftop Garden Restaurant overlooks the Acropolis and its crown jewel, the Parthenon, the temple of Athena, goddess of wisdom, arts and crafts and war in a just cause. (Whether the city was named for her or she for the city is still debated.) Alexander’s Cigar Lounge in the hotel’s inner garden is named for the Greco-Macedonian conqueror of the Persian Empire, while a tapestry version of Charles Le Brun’s “Alexander’s Entry Into Babylon” (1661-65, oil on canvas) hangs over the bar of the Winter Garden Restaurant, whose décor and leisurely elegance evoke The Plaza’s The Palm Court.
So legendary is the 302-room hotel itself, just over 150 years old, that when we took part in Arrangements Abroad’s cruise “Türkiye to Greece: Heroes, Saints & Heroes” (April 1626), aboard the Emerald Azzurra (see sidebar), many of us scheduled a before or after stay there. But just was makes the Grande Bretagne so, well, grand? Surely it must be the seamless blend of classic, traditional décor, impeccable service and superb cuisine. Many hotels, however, also offer that. The Grande Bretagne has one thing more. Similar to the fictional establishment in “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” whose story unfolds like a group of Russian nesting dolls, the Grande
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“If Wes Anderson ever filmed in Athens, the Grande Bretagne would be his set — rich in beauty, eccentricity and unforgettable stories.”
Bretagne has an unbeatable narrative. It began in 1874 when owner Savvos Kentros moved the hotel to its current location.
He would soon partner with Efstathios Lampsas, an assistant cook to King George I turned French-trained head chef, who with his wife Palmyra Palfois, would help transform the hotel into an Athenian gem, with electrification (1888), a luxe restaurant (1891) and an orchestra for dinner dancing (1894). Although Lampsas would pass in 1923, the hotel – which became part of The Hellenic Hotels Co. S.A., later Lampsa Hellenic Hotels S.A., in 1919 – continued its improvements, with refrigeration (1927), a new 110room wing (1930) and another 42 rooms (1938).
As in “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” however, the Grande Bretagne would know brutality as well as beauty. In 1940, the hotel became the headquarters for the government and the Allies as World War II intensified. It was requisitioned by the Axis Powers a year later, with Benito Mussolini’s Blackshirts on one floor and the Nazis on another. The Grande Bretagne reverted to the Allies in 1944 but still was almost blown up by the Greek resistance that Christmas. Only news that British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was staying there spared the hotel. (The actual planned demolition of architect Theophil Hansen’s building would come in 1957 to make way for a major expansion.)
By then, though, the Grande Bretagne had become the watchword for glamour, entertaining European royalty (as Greece’s then royal family united with Spain’s) and the
Hollywood variety (Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor), along with modern Greek goddesses (actress Melina Mercouri, opera star Maria Callas). With so many celebrities, not to mention several American presidents, including Bill Clinton, as guests, it’s not surprising that the Grande Bretagne would be a magnet for journalists, too. In 1947, one – the Daily Mail’s Chronis Protopappas – got the social scoop of the year while imbibing at the bar when he learned that the United Kingdom’s Princess Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth II) had become engaged to Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, a day before the official announcement.
Just as the Grande Bretagne has borne witness to the country’s sometimes violent political and socioeconomic transitions – so much so that it took over the renovation of Syntagma Square after one such upheaval – it has also seen several changes of ownership. In 1991, descendants of Efstathios Lampsas sold their majority shares in Lampsa Hellenic Hotels to CIGA, which was acquired by ITT Sheraton in 1995, which was in turn acquired by Starwood Hotels and Resorts, now part of Marriott International, in 1999. A year later, Lampsa Hellenic and the Grande Bretagne came under the control of Regency Entertainment S.A., with Athanasios and Panagiotis Laskandis overseeing management. In 2003, a year ahead of the Athens Olympics, the Grande Bretagne became part of the Luxury Collection and underwent a more than $90 million refurbishment. Twenty years later, the hotel said, it enjoyed its most successful year financially to date.
Facade of Hotel Grand Bretagne in city center of Athens
“Like that moment, our taste of the Grande Bretagne was all too brief. But our relishing of it – the memory of that enjoyment and the promise of more to come – is enough.”
Much of this can be gleaned from the hotel’s splashy GB Magazine and the documentary that plays on the in-room TV. But who has time when there’s so much to see? The Grand Bretagne is a 10-minute walk from the Plaka – or Plaka, as the locals call it –the touristy shopping and dining area; and diagonally across the street from the Hellenic Parliament, housed in a former palace, and its hourly changing of the guard. Or head down Pireos Street, a kind of embassy and museum row, for the Benaki Museum and, just off it, the Museum of Cycladic Art, two of the many carefully curated and choreographed museums that you will find not only in Athens but throughout the country.
You may, however, prefer to chill in the hotel itself. When we think of the Grande Bretagne now, we think of the large chocolate hazelnut and chocolate pistachio cookies in GB Corners Gifts & Flavors, the exquisite bake and gift shop; the pianist in the Winter Garden Restaurant, seamlessly transitioning from one standard to another as the hotel continues its tradition of music and dining; a complimentary bottle of the house red wine from the concierge; the delicious puréed root vegetable soups and Greek salads in the Winter Garden; the lobster pasta, an Aperol spritz and the view of the Parthenon in evening at the Roof Garden.
As we gazed out at the Parthenon, we also watched a patron on the terrace sampling Macallan whiskeys. A bird perched on a chair opposite him and, spying a nut dish, picked a cashew and stole away.
Like that moment, our taste of the Grande Bretagne, was all too brief. But our relishing of it – the memory of that enjoyment and the promise of more to come – are enough.
At home in the world with Arrangements Abroad and the Emerald Azzurra
“Türkiye to Greece: Heroes, Saints & Emperors Aboard Emerald Azzurra” (April 16-26) marked our second Greek odyssey with the cultural tour operator, which has more than 48 years of experience featuring 10,000-plus tours to 100-plus countries; and our first experience aboard the Azzurra, the 361-foot, 100-passenger superyacht launched by Emerald Cruises in 2022. Both exceeded expectations. We can crystallize what makes Arrangements Abroad and its 10-year-old Museum Travel Alliance special in one of the legendary stops on our Aegean tour from Izmir, Türkiye (as Turkey prefers to be called) to northern Greece, and that is Troy. This historic Turkish site – the setting of the Trojan War and Homer’s “The Iliad,” which dramatizes the turning point in the story – is actually a series of nine layered cities stretching back to 3600 B.C. and unearthed in 1871. The visitor follows along a series of wooden ramps and stairs punctuated by signposts with Roman numerals indicating which stone or brick excavation you’re looking at.
Arrangements Abroad prepared us with superb lectures on “The Iliad” by Denis Feeney, professor of classics and Giger professor of Latin at Princeton University, and on the site by Timothy P. Harrison, professor of Near Eastern archaeology at The University of Chicago, and we had guides who accompanied us throughout our journey as well as site-specific guides. That was to be expected. What was an unexpected delight was the young archaeologist
who came in on a Saturday to talk to us about new excavations at the site. It’s that kind of cultural extra that sets Arrangements Abroad apart.
As for the 50-cabin Azzurra, it was like being at sea with a devoted family. The ratio of passengers to crew – an international group sailing under the Bahamian flag — was about one to one. There was no challenge that could not be surmounted, no task left unaccomplished, no food allergy that could not be countered with a tasty dish. Our cabin attendant managed to rescue a blouse whose metal clasp got caught in the dryer – the passengers loved the little laundry room – by removing the clasp, fixing it and putting it back on the blouse. One of the servers – like a young mother –would advise the breakfast-skippers to have some nourishment for morning sightseeing and then come to your table with a tempting berry smoothie. The captain himself oversaw our departures on tenders for our trips to the islands of Skyros and Amorgos. (It helped that the spring weather was picture-perfect — 65 to 75 degrees every day with sunny skies and smooth waters, although it sometimes felt much hotter on land.)
At one point we docked next to a nautical behemoth whose passengers disembarked to clapping crew members, a red carpet, cocktails and Rosemary Clooney singing “Mambo Italiano.”
“I’m glad we’re not on that ship,” one of our group said as the others nodded in agreement.
We wish the Azzurra and Arrangements Abroad many bon voyages. — Georgette Gouveia
The Emerald Azzurra,docked in the port city of Kavala, Greece, during our Aegean cruise.
The Acropolis and its crowning jewel, the Parthenon, at dusk, seen from the Hotel Grande Bretagne's Rooftop Garden Restaurant. PhotographsbyGeorgetteGouveiaunlessotherwisenoted.
The sign leads to Alexander's Cigar Lounge, named for the Greco-Macedonian conqueror, in the Hotel Grande Bretagne's inner garden.
Travel Talk: Venice for anyone not named Bezos
By Jeremy Wayne / jwayne@westfairinc.com
The celebrity-studded extravaganza that was Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s recent wedding celebration in Venice reputedly cost $50 million, doubtless chump change for the world’s second, or even third richest man. But I couldn’t help thinking that amid all the glitz, glamor and general excess of those nuptials, that what the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Ivanka Trump and a fistful of Kardashians and Jenners experienced over the three-day event may somehow have missed the point of Venice.
Now, don’t get me wrong – the Bezoses didn’t have me on their list, or I’d have been there faster than you can say Bridge of Sighs – but it did give me pause, pause to think about a more authentic experience of what is undeniably one of the world’s most captivating cities.
Welcome to Lido Island – or simply Lido, as the Italians call it. A slender strip of land lying flatly and calmly in the Venice lagoon, just a 10-minute vaporetto ride away from St. Mark’s Square, Lido offers a respite from the jostling crowds and eye-watering prices of Venice’s frenetic center. Here, in this tranquil haven, life unfolds at a softer pace. Seven miles long by barely a quarter of a mile wide, Lido forms a natural barrier between the thumping heart of Venice and the Adriatic Sea. Lido is where “real” Venetians choose to reside, and with good reason: The cost of living is up to a third less than in the historic city center. Yet, stay on Lido, with its ravishing small villages and hamlets, its wide, white sand beaches, its lower prices and yes, its share of glamor, too, if you really
want it – namely the recently reopened, historic Excelsior Hotel, epicenter of the annual Venice Film festival. There you get to enjoy Venice itself with some enviable extras.
When I pitched up last September for a late summer break, it had been 12 years since I’d last stayed on Lido, and frankly I’d forgotten just how enchanting a place it is. For tourists, the island is a treasure trove of experiences, offering accommodations that cater to every budget and taste. From luxurious hotels boasting stunning views to tchotchke-filled, cozy, family-run guesthouses, visitors can find a perfect place to unwind after a day of exploration. I stayed at the charming three-star Hotel Giardinetto, situated diagonally across from the ferry stop, with a view of the entire lagoon stretching to the landmark campanile (bell tower) of San Marco in the distance. But you’ll do just as well at the Hotel Panorama, at right-angles to the Giardinetto, or the old, atmospheric and very charming Hotel Mabapa, also facing the lagoon, a couple of hundred yards along the street.
From the hub of Lido’s central Piazza Santa Maria Elisabetta, Lido’s two small villages are both easily accessible – Malamocco, dating from Roman times, and Alberoni, where you can wander through narrow streets lined with colorful houses, soaking up the atmosphere – both crying out to be explored. (And if it’s additional peace and quiet you’re after, then Relais Alberti – a small hotel in a very grand, old Venetian house in Malamocco, offering exceptional comfort and oldworld service – would surely be the
place to stay.)
When you’re done with your gentle sightseeing, Lido also boasts some of the best dining in the region, everything from swish, white-tablecloth, full-service restaurants for traditional Venetian dishes based around fish from the lagoon, to delightful cicchetti (snacks) in hole-in-the-wall local osterie (inns) and baccari (bars,) often accompanied by breathtaking views of the lagoon.
A vacation on Lido gives you all the cultural richness of Venice, plus a superb beach vacation rolled into one. Back at Santa Maria Elisabetta, it’s a short walk or bus ride to one of Lido’s private beach clubs, such as Des Bains 1900, which, with its cabanas, loungers and first-class restaurant, offers more than a touch of Italian dash and sophistication. (This, incidentally, is the beach where Dirk Bogarde – playing the role of poor Gustav von Aschenbach in Luchino Visconti’s 1971 epic film of Thomas Mann’s novel, “Death in Venice” – finally expires.)
If, on the other hand, you fancy a more natural beach experience, you’ll want to grab your own towel and head to one of the public beaches, perhaps the one at San Niccolò or the wilder one at Alberoni (with a gay beach beside it), at the southern tip of the island. In late September, Lido’s beaches are already almost deserted, the water still warm enough for swimming.
But Lido is more than just restaurants and beaches. You can play tennis (try that in central Venice – no room to bounce a ball, let alone swing a tennis racket), and there can’t be a lovelier place to play golf than at Circolo Golf Venezia, Venice’s only golf course and ranked one of the top 10 courses in Italy – a green oasis set against a backdrop of beautiful landscapes. Or perhaps you fancy a bit of gondolier-
ing? I don’t mean sitting back and sipping prosecco, while being serenaded by a boatman, romantic as that undoubtedly is. I mean a rowing lesson from a genuine Venetian gondolier out in the lagoon. You can reward yourself afterwards with a wine-tasting at the teeny-tiny neighboring island of Sant’Andrea Le Vignole, also in the lagoon, where you’ll make the agreeable acquaintance of the locally produced Dorona wine.
From Lido you have easy access, too, to other islands of the lagoon. Murano, famous, of course, for its glass; Burano, known for its lace; and Torcello, celebrated for its Church of Santa Maria Assunta, dating from the seventh century, are all a short vaporetto ride away. My personal favorite is Pellestrina island, a Venetian gem, a step-back in time and almost entirely free of tourists even in high season. (Go you must, but please don’t tell anybody about it.)
On Lido, all of this is yours for the taking, and that’s before you’ve even tackled the main event – the historic city of Venice, just minutes away across the water.
In a city where the grandiose often overshadows the truly grand, and lines between genuine excellence and exhibitionism can become blurred, Lido stands as a gentle reminder that sometimes, real beauty lies in the simple pleasures of life. So, when the richness, the hedonism the prices and, most of all, the crowds of the city become overwhelming, take the vaporetto to Lido and discover a simpler Venice, but one I guarantee you’ll never forget.
Jeremy Wayne is a travel adviser with Superior Travel of New York. Contact him at jeremy@ superiortravel.com.
San Marco , the Doge's Palaces and Venice waterfront viewed from Lido. Garden at the Villa Mabapa. Lido Canal. Photographs by Jeremy Wayne unless otherwise noted.
Iceland! Iceland?
That’s right. We recently took a luxury Viking Cruise to Iceland, and virtually all the people we spoke to, in advance of our trip, told us that Iceland was on their bucket list.
If, however, you’re looking to sail to Iceland on a stupendous, oversize ship where there’s a casino, a Jumbotron at the pool, children on board, thousands of passengers, artwork for sale, formal nights and long lines everywhere (especially at the elevators) –Viking Cruises will not be your cup of (chamomile) tea.
“Viking is a great value for both river and ocean cruises,” said Nancy Yale, a Virtuoso cruise icon/travel adviser and top producer at Cruise and Travel World, a division of Direct Travel in Stamford. “Their food and service are excellent, and it is a quieter cruise experience with local entertainment or music and no large production shows. They have very informative onboard lectures about the destina-
its challenges as well. We were in a 275-square-foot “Deluxe Veranda stateroom” at the back of the ship –not that deluxe and not a good place to be when seas were rocky. The ship included a bed that could be split into two twins, a 42-inch-flat-screen TV, a heated bathroom floor, luxury robes and a verandah that was ideal for seeing icebergs (yes, icebergs in late May. And the capital city of Reykjavik, by the way, was freezing on June 2, with all the locals were outfitted in ski wear.)
The cuisine on Viking, however, warmed the heart and tummy. In every port, there were “destination options” in the Main Dining Room, featuring a special appetizer, main course and dessert. This was also where you might’ve wanted to dress up at night for dinner – although you didn’t have to. The dress code on the ship was country-club casual.
As to menus, they were very varied. Lobster was the most popular entrée, and it was served once a week. (All menus repeat after 28 days.) For dessert, you could enjoy favorites such as crêpes Suzette or cherry streusel. There were menu options noted for vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan and no-sugar-added. It’s wisest to discuss this with your travel consultant beforehand.
We found ourselves favoring the World Café, an informal buffet venue that always offered wonderful menu choices – salads, breads, pastas, proteins, pizzas, sushi and gourmet desserts aplenty, including chocolate-chip and oatmeal cookies, coconut flan, vanilla and chocolate Bavarian cake, tiramisu éclairs, blueberry pie, cheese and fresh fruits, not to mention a super selection of homemade ice creams and sorbets.
tions and history of where the ship is at the time. Their clientele are more seasoned and mature travelers with many repeat guests.”
No doubt that’s why Viking’s ocean ships have been rated and “recommended” as part of the Forbes Travel Guide 2024 Star Awards, an annual independent evaluation for luxury travel brands. Viking was rated No.1 for Oceans, No. 1 for Rivers and No. 1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards for the second consecutive year. Viking was also named a “World’s Best” for oceans, rivers and expeditions in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same honors from both publications— something Viking has now achieved two years in a row.
Although the seas were rocky, ice forced some excursions to be canceled and the May temperatures were just above freezing, we thoroughly enjoyed all the upscale amenities onboard. Still, being onboard was not without
evenings.
On one night, we were thoroughly dazzled – as was everyone else – by the performance of flutist Clare Langan. Over the years that we have taken luxury cruises, it has always amazed us how many under-the-radar performers from around the world showcase their talents on cruise ships.
One of my favorite things to do –besides visiting the spacious Fitness Center, which was filled with a variety of equipment, mats, weights, machines, treadmills and more – was to visit the Viking spa. It’s called LivNordic, and it was there that I discovered an excellent brand of far-flung beauty products that is one of Sweden’s most glamorous exports.
Manfredi’s, an Italian restaurant, and The Chefs’ Table, a tasting menu with wine pairings, are two additional dining venues, and do not cost extra. If you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion, just inform the executive chef, and you will receive a special complimentary cake. Viking is not “all-inclusive,” as are some upscale cruise-line competitors. On Viking, you must pay for upgraded beverage packages to enjoy alcohol outside of lunch and dinner in the dining venues. Beverage upgrade packages include the Silver Spirits Package, $27 per person, covering spirits from wineries such as Kendall Jackson and Chateau Ste.Michelle. Cocktails that would otherwise cost $18 each - such as margaritas, cosmopolitans, Manhattans and old-fashioneds - are included in this package.
Among the many lectures was a two-part series by cruise director Philip Morgaman III, a former producer in London’s West End and an expert on Rodgers and Hammerstein. Even though there were no production shows, there was live classical music throughout the afternoons and
Care of (c/o) Gerd is a 17-year-old organic skincare and beauty company based in Jokkmokk, Swedish Lapland and named for the mother of the two founders, Anna-Lena (a licensed skincare therapist), and Johan Wiklund (a hair stylist). Their get-gorgeous, global goodies are famous for using cold-pressed seed oils from hearty Arctic berries – blueberry, cloudberry and lingonberry – that grow wild in Lapland’s untouched forests. Since these berries endure long winters, extreme cold and intense summer light, they produce exceptionally high levels of antioxidants and essential fatty acids that support skin renewal and reduce inflammation. They are a wow – everything from the Blueberry Shampoo and Conditioner that I experienced in the LivNordic salon to the eco-clean face-cleanser Canola, a succulent rose mist, a do-everything blueberry balm, an Arctic blueberry lip balm and a lingonberry hand cream. I’m telling you, if Rudolph wanted to tone down his red-nose complexion, here in Swedish Lapland, c/o GERD might just be his go-to.
The LivNordic spa is really a point of differentiation for Viking, as it is specialized to help you capture a true Nordic experience. Especially delightful are the little “angel cards,” situated in a bowl at the spa desk, which you can take to brighten up your day. One of my favorites said, “Smile and the world smiles back.”
That was certainly the attitude of our room attendant, whose home and family are in Indonesia. He was on a six-month contract, away from his family, taking the best job he could to support them well. From the moment we met him – and every time we encountered him – he beamed with a big, wide smile, explaining to us that he felt it was his purpose to smile at the world. He was the gracious sunshine that sparked – and sparkled — our every day to the overcast climate of the North Atlantic.
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The Viking Cruise ship Neptune setting sail to Iceland from New York City. Photographs courtesy Viking Cruises.
Kingston approves plans for 615 Broadway mixed-use development
By Peter Katz / pkatz@westfairinc.com
Kingston's Planning Board has approved the site plan for a mixed-use project with an estimated cost of $20 million. Baxter Development Co. based in Poughkeepsie plans to move forward with developing the project at 615 Broadway on the site of the former Kings Inn motel. The motel closed in 2011 and subsequently was demolished, leaving the site vacant.
In 2018, Kingston sought interest from developers for doing something at the site but there was not sufficient response. In 2022, the city issued a Request for Proposals, which led to the selection of Baxter as developer.
The project site is a 0.78-acre parcel in Kingston’s Midtown District, close to the Ulster Performing Arts
Center. The approved plan calls for 70 residential units, 7,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space and a 3,630-square-feet courtyard and plaza that will be used as community open space.
"The new plans that Baxter presented to the Planning Board are the result of robust community engagement and feedback, and we are confident that this development will be an asset to the Broadway Corridor and Midtown Arts District," Kingston Mayor Steve Noble said. “I am so pleased that this project, that will be located in a prime space in the heart of Midtown Kingston which has been sitting vacant for far too long, is moving forward.”
Eric Baxter, vice president at
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Baxter Development, said, “Working with the City of Kingston has been an exceptional experience. We’re proud to partner with a city that values both vision and collaboration, and we look forward to bringing 615 Broadway to life as a vibrant addition to Midtown Kingston.”
Approximately 20% of the units are to be priced in the affordable category and the remainder will be priced as workforce housing, reserved for individuals and families making an average of 80% to 120% of the Area Median Income. The developer will be making a payment of $132,000 to the city's Recreation Trust Fund. The payment is a result of the Planning Board determining that the addition of 70 apartments will attract enough people to the area to impact nearby city parks.
"Recognizing that the project does offer a privately owned courtyard
plaza intended to be open to the public during commercial business hours with some green space and outdoor seating areas, the Board concurs that this project would result in an increased use of nearby parks and facilities for programs and passive and active recreation," the Planning Board said in its approval resolution.
"Such increases require strategic planning to meet the needs of our residents and provide high quality of Iife experiences for all. Each impact, small or large, must be taken into consideration so we can best prepare for the future of our community spaces and offerings. The Recreation Trust Fund is utilized to help supply new playgrounds, pavilions, and amenities to contribute back to the city's parks and programs and allows for the department to continue to grow its recreational opportunities to meet the community needs."
Attorney General demands payment for Rockland explosion cleanup
By Bill heltzel / bheltzel@westfairinc.com
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing a former Rockland County chemical company to pay the costs of cleaning up hazardous materials spewed during an explosion three years ago.
James, acting on behalf of the Department of Environmental Conservation, is demanding nearly $60,000 from the defunct Eastern Sources Inc., chemist Ying Dong and landlord Joseph Fuchs, in a complaint filed on July 9 in U.S. District Court, White Plains.
The defendants are liable for all costs incurred by the state, the complaint states, "in responding to the release or threat of release of hazardous substances" at the Spring Valley site.
Dong dumped chemicals in a wooded area behind Eastern Source's facility on Route 59 (East Central Avenue) on Aug. 1, 2022, according to the com-
plaint, and they exploded and released toxic chemicals.
A neighboring business called the fire department. A bike shop was evacuated. Part of Route 59 was closed. And a firefighter, overcome by fumes, was hospitalized.
Eastern Services was a commercial laboratory that synthesized compounds for sale to larger chemical companies. It's motto was, "We create worldwide chemicals and medical devices for healthcare world."
It was founded in 2004 by David Mendenhall, a Harvard-trained chemist and a former professor of chemistry. It was based at an office building in Elmsford.
Mendenhall died in June 2022, at age 77.
Shortly after his death, the complaint states, Fuchs told Mendenhall's widow, Ying Dong, that Eastern Sources was behind on its rent and had to vacate the Spring Valley premises
within two weeks.
Dong allegedly placed chemicals in a dumpster and in garbage bags at the site and poured chemicals into the ground in a wooded area behind the property that is within 800 feet of homes.
One of the chemicals was sulfuryl chloride, a pungent colorless liquid that produces toxic gases when it reacts to moisture in the air or soil, according to the complaint. The sulfuric acid is corrosive to all body tissues and can cause serious lung damage.
Other chemicals dumped at the site included pyridine, a flammable liquid that can cause dizziness and vomiting when inhaled; brucine, a combustible solid that is toxic if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through the skin; and diethylamine, a flammable liquid that can cause severe skin irritation and burns.
The chemicals that were dumped in the woods set off a small explosion that released toxic gases and a foul odor,
the complaint states. Dong did not alert anyone but nearby business tenants summoned the fire department.
A Department of Environmental Conservation staffer met Fuchs on the day of the explosion, according to the complaint, and said the state would clean up the site unless Fuchs did so. Fuchs allegedly said he would hire a contractor, but the next day he said he could not afford a complete cleanup.
Fuchs hired a contractor to remove hazardous chemicals inside the Eastern Sources facility.The state cleaned up outside.
The attorney general claims that anyone who owns a property or conducts operations at a site must pay for cleanup costs, under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980.
Eastern Sources was dissolved in September 2024. Attempts to contact Dong and Fuchs for their sides of the story were unsuccessful.
WMCHealth and residents’ union reach tentative contract agreement
By Peter Katz / pkatz@westfairinc.com
A new tentative five-year contract has been reached between WMCHealth and The Committee of Interns and Residents, which is a local of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). The union represents more than 40,000 resident physicians and fellows in the U.S. health care industry and has about 500 members at WMCHealth.
WMCHealth operates nine hospitals with about 1,700 beds in the Hudson Valley and has almost 3,000 attending physicians with a total of about 12,000 employees.
A spokesperson for WMCHealth told the Business Journal, “This agreement isn’t just a contract — it’s a bold investment in the future of medicine and a testament to what’s possible when mission-driven professionals come together with purpose. It delivers the stability our institution needs and sends a clear message: when we support our people, we unlock the full potential of patient care.
"We’re grateful for the principled, forward-looking dialogue that shaped this outcome — and proud to stand alongside our resident physicians as we forge ahead to drive exceptional experiences for the patients we proudly serve.”
The union said that the new five-year contract provides for an immediate 8% wage increase with additional increases of 5%, 3%, 3%, and 3%, in the four years to follow for a total of 22% in wage increases over the life of the contract.
The contract also provides for an Uber account to be paid for by WMCHealth that can be used by
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union workers to pay for rides to travel home when they are fatigued at the end of a shift or for coming into work.
Other features of the contract include: establishment of Juneteenth as a paid holiday with a premium paid to union members who work on the holiday; five paid days off at the end of a residency or fellowship to be used for attending conferences or for relocation; and parking reimbursement for residents or fellows who are assigned to different locations.
The union says the new contract will give its members wage equity with residents and fellows at other hospitals in the area. It adds that the agreement comes just as hundreds of new interns are starting their residencies at WMCHealth this summer.
“This new contract is a huge victory, because the truth is, we were really struggling just to pay our rent and for things like childcare with some of us even taking on second jobs to pay the bills,” said Dr. Daniel Bassily, who is union delegate at WMHealth. “I hope this shows Dr. Lubarsky (WMCHealth's CEO Dr. David Lubarsky) that we are entering a new era at WMC, that we know our worth and that we will always fight for ourselves, our patients, and future doctors.”
The union said the tentative new contract was reached after about seven months of negotiations. Itnd alleged that WMCHealth was slow to address the concerns of union members. The union noted that during the negotiations its members took actions that included marching on the CEO to deliver a petition and rallying outside the hospital.
Westchester Medical Center. Photo via Google Maps.
Greenburgh asked to approve 75 more independent living units at The Knolls
By Peter Katz / pkatz@westfairinc.com
“The Knolls is undersized relative to other nonprofit senior care operations in the region.”
Bethel Communities Management, the nonprofit based in Croton-on-Hudson that operates The Knolls continuing care retirement community at 55 Grasslands Road in Greenburgh has submitted plans to the Town of Greenburgh to add 75 new independent living units to the community.
The concept was first run by the Town Board last year according to Attorneys David Cooper and Vincent Pedone of the White Plains-based law firm Zarin & Steinmetz. Bethel Communities has now filed an application package with Greenburgh. The Town Board recently referred it to the Planning Board, which was to take it up at its July 15 meeting.
At the same time it is adding units, Bethel plans to upgrade amenities at The Knolls that will allow more seniors living there to age in place. The attorneys explained that independent living units are handicapped adaptable and have individual kitchens and
bathrooms. Services provided include dining, laundry, security and housekeeping.
"The Knolls Site is a 29.2acre parcel that was historically part of a single 58.72acre property designated in the 1980s for development as a 'self-contained residential neighborhood' under the Town’s PUD (Planned Urban Development) regulations," Cooper and Pedone said.
The property is situated on the south side of Grasslands Road, approximately 225 feet west of the intersection of Grasslands Road and Stephens Lane in the Planned Unit Development District.
Westchester Meadows, which constructed the current senior living community on the Knolls Site, consisting of 120 independent units and 10 assisted living units as well as 20 skilled nursing beds, filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in December 2015. Bethel purchased the Knolls Site through the bankruptcy proceedings in November of 2016.
"Bethel has determined that it must
increase the number and size of its IL (independent living) units, as well as upgrade common area amenities to stay competitive with other communities in the market," Cooper and Pedone said in a document that was part of the project application package.
"The Knolls is undersized relative to other nonprofit senior care operations in the region."
The plans call for 41,240-squarefeet of additional building footprint to accommodate the new 75 independent living units and an auditorium. The expansion would be located at the northern portion of the Knolls Site. New landscaping would be put in place to help screen the new construction and an additional 48 parking spaces would be provided at the site, bringing the total number of parking spaces to 216.
The attorneys say that the Town Board would serve as the "Approving Agency" for the project since the Knolls Site is more than five acres. In addition to seeking amended site plan and special permit approvals, they said they will be seeking from the Town Board a Steep Slope Disturbance Per-
mit as well as a Tree Removal Permit. In addition, the project would require variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
.The application proposes approximately 25,475 square feet of disturbance to 15% to 25% steep slopes, approximately 8,875 square feet of disturbance to 25% to 35% very steep slopes and approximately 4,178 square feet of disturbance to 35% or greater excessively steep slopes. Also proposed is disturbance within the 100-foot regulated buffer of an existing off-site wetland/watercourse. No direct disturbance to the off-site wetland/watercourse is proposed.
Proposed is the removal of 30 regulated trees. The landscaping plan provides for the planting of 188 trees and various shrubs as
Rendering of what The Knolls would look like from neighboring property after new construction.
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Proposed Manresa Island park now has a name – Manresa Wilds
By Gary Larkin / glarkin@westfairinc.com
NORWALK – The $120 million project to transform the old Norwalk Harbor generating station on Manresa Island just got a new name – Manresa Wilds.
As nearly 1,000 Norwalk residents and officials looked on Sunday, July 13, city residents and philanthropists Austin and Allison McChord and Manresa Island Corp. officials made the announcement at The Point at Norwalk Cove.
“We want to talk about a new identity for Manresa Island,” Austin McChord said. “When Allison and I took this project on, we knew it was way too big to be called the Austin and Allison McChord Park. Instead, it’s about connecting it with the community.”
Scheduled to open in phases starting in 2026, Manresa Wilds will transform 1.75 miles of Long Island Sound coastline into a vibrant, publicly accessible waterfront park — connecting residents to the shores of Manresa for the first time in nearly 75 years and creating a space where everyone can explore and engage with nature.
The new "Manresa Wilds" branding, designed by Reach Creative,
honors the legacy of the island while signaling a new destination that sparks curiosity and intrigue. The park’s new visual identity is rooted in the wild: free-spirited, elemental, and referential to the plants and animals that inhabit the island.
“The idea of a new wilderness and the liberation of living in the wild,” said Joshua Helms, account director, client services lead at Reach Creative.
“The name reflects the untamed spirit of the wilderness. The image of the diving osprey captured that perfectly.”
The purpose behind the July 13 event was not only to unveil the Manresa Wilds name but to be a community meeting to elicit more feedback on the project’s plans. In addition to exclusive swag and merchandise with the new branding, food and beverages, and a robotic display there was also stations tied to the organization’s master plan.
“This is our third community meeting,” said Jessica Vonashek, executive director of Manresa Island Corp.
“The first was to talk about landscape, the second about the building, and the third about the full vision. We want to hear your feedback.
“Manresa Wilds will transform 1.75 miles of Long Island Sound coastline into a vibrant, publicly accessible waterfront park.”
“We have Alison and Austin McChord here with an absolute amazing philanthropic gift to the community. They have been working with us and this team – SCAPE and BIG, EDesign, Tighe and Bond and others – in order to build this vision out for you.”
Gena Wirth, design principal at the landscape architecture firm SCAPE, broke down some of the public feedback they have received on its design for Manresa Wilds.
“Over 75% of the comments were positive and focused on nature-based and water-based experiences near the shore,” Wirth said. “There are a lot of concerns. We are thinking about ways to design around these concerns. They include traffic, environmental and wildlife impact, intensity of uses and light pollution.”
The feedback was a big driver in helping the McChords and team to decide on the fate of the iconic smokestack from the former generating station.
“We had an almost 50-50 split reaction around the smokestack,” Wirth added. “Given the feedback and that the smokestack is the icon of the shoreline, we decided to preserve that and save money and investment that would have otherwise gone to take that down.”
SCAPE, along with architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), engineering firm AKRF, and consultants Tighe & Bond and eDesign Dynamics hosted information tables where team members shared the latest project details and gathered feedback from the community about the proposed on-site experience.
At one of the tables, Rita Sio, senior architect at BIG, showed how her company will incorporate artifacts of the historic power plant into the park.
“We’re exploring the potential of how we can repurpose them and turn them into display or even part of the room,” Sio said of some of the artifacts. “Even here you can see the turbine from the turbine room. People could ask if you could slice it in half and see what’s inside. We have to think about the location of the machinery and the whole narrative.”
BIG will reimagine the former power plant as a dynamic community hub, transforming boilers, coalbins, and turbine halls into inclusive spaces for recreation, learning, and events— preserving the structure’s architectural legacy while inviting new uses that reflect the site’s transformation.
Allison McChord described how meticulous the process has been for the transformation of Manresa Island.
“We’ve been mapping the building, counting literally every animal on site,” she said. “We developed a historical archive of records and artifacts. We’ve also heard stories from many of you about your experiences on site, your connections to the power plant, and your perception of what Manresa is.”
Though details are still being developed through community feedback, SCAPE's design aims to provide swimming access points, trails, green spaces, and adventure areas while restoring native salt marshes and birch forests.
According to Austin McChord, the Manresa Island Corp. project team will spend the remainder of 2025 finalizing plans and prioritizing programming components for the project's first phase. Community engagement efforts are continuing this fall through a partnership with the Carver School, soliciting ideas and feedback from local K-12 students.
The festival marked the culmination of the first phase of a comprehensive community engagement process that began in October 2024, when Manresa Island Corp. first announced the endeavor to transform the disused industrial site into a community park. To date, more than 2,500 Norwalk residents have contributed their voice to the park plans, providing input that will inform the refinement of programmatic elements and help prioritize amenities for the first phase of development.
Austin and Allison McChord mingle with attendees at Sunday's Manresa Wilds unveiling at the Point at Norwalk Cover. PhotobyAdamBerlingeri
Rita Sio, a senior architect at BIG, shows off some of the artifacts that will be incorporated into the new Manresa Wilds park. PhotobyGaryLarkin
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Local business cases, July 9 - 15
Tifaret Discount Inc., Monsey, doing business as Redlicious Supermarket, Baruch Ajusch, president, 25-22623-SHL: Chapter 11, assets $100,000 - $500,000, liabilities $1 million - $10 million. Attorney: Leo Fox.
61 Oak Street LLC, Spring Valley, 25-22631SHL: Involuntary Chapter 7. Petitioner: Chaim Stamm, Hallandale Beach, FL.
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Local business cases, July 9 - 15
State of New York vs. Eastern Sources Inc., Spring Valley, et al, 25-cv-5645-PMH: Environmental matters. Attorney: Jennifer C. Simon.
Louis Eisenberg, Oakland, California vs. The Shade Store, Port Chester, 25-cv-5689-NSR: Breach of warranty, class action. Attorney: Nicholas A. Coulson.
Hiscox Insurance Company, Chicago vs. Bryce Contracting Inc., Yonkers, et al, 25-cv-5702JGLC: Insurance. Attorney: Laura B. Dowgin.
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Sierra Evans, Yonkers vs. The Children’s Village, Dobbs Ferry, 25-cv-5772CS: Civil Service Reform Act. Attorney: John C. Luke Jr.
Yaslina Torres, Manhattan vs. S Grace Facilities Inc., Mount Kisco, 25-cv-5782JGLC: Civil rights. Attorney: Jordan A. El-Hag.
Cladding & Component Solutions Inc., Cummings, Georgia vs. Piazza Inc., Hawthorne, et al, 25-cv-5784-NSR: Breach of contract. Attorney: David G. Tobias.
Emmerson Phiri vs. Anderson Center for Autism, Staatsburg, et al, 25-cv-5814: Civil rights. Attorney: Thomas H. Andrykovitz.
Amy Susso, Wappingers Falls vs. M&T Bank, Wappingers Falls, 25-cv5820: Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Attorney: Daniel McEnroe.
DEEDS
138 Oakley LLC, White Plains. Seller: Ro-Jay Property Inc., White Plains. Property: 136 Oakley Ave., White Plains. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed June 23.
5 Hollow Ridge Road LLC, Bronx. Seller: Wood Hollow Holdings LLC, New York. Property: 5 Hollow Ridge Road, North Castle. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed June 23.
7 Hollow Ridge Road Corp., Croton-on-Hudson. Seller: Jeffrey Henick, Miami Beach, Florida. Property: 7 Hollow Ridge Road, North Castle. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed June 23.
Huang, Chelsea, Scarsdale. Seller: A&M Best Homes LLC, Scarsdale. Property: 44 Church Lane, Scarsdale. Amount: $2.6 million. Filed June 17.
John, Tara E., Jersey City, New Jersey. Seller: LL Parcel E LLC, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Property: 206 Horseman Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Amount: $2 million. Filed June 13.
Katherine Hartley Schlosstein 2022 Grantor Trust, Saratoga Springs. Seller: 76 East Ridge LLC, Miami, Florida. Property: 76 E. Ridge Road, Lewisboro. Amount: $5.4 million. Filed June 16.
Kingsland Buyer LLC, White Plains. Seller: Frank Masiello, Pleasantville. Property: 21 Cambridge Road, Scarsdale. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed June 16.
Reilly C. Branciforte Revocable Trust, Bedford Corners. Seller: Guard Hill Corners LLC, Pittsford Property: 108 Guard Hill Road, Bedford. Amount: $8 million. Filed June 16.
Springer, Louise A., Rye. Seller: Trulybest Management Corp., Purchase. Property: 23 The Crossing, Harrison. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed June 20.
Suri, Nikhil, New York. Seller: Toll Northeast V Corp., Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Property: 22 Dewitt Drive, New Castle. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed June 18.
Tolston, Alex, Miami Beach, Florida. Seller: Grande Group LLC, White Plains. Property: 26 Aspen Road, Scarsdale. Amount: $4.3 million. Filed June 23.
Yu Chuying, Jersey City, New Jersey. Seller: Howard G. Belk, Scarsdale. Property: 82 Fox Meadow Road, Scarsdale. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed June 17.
Below $1 million
15 Pier Street LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Joseph G. Maccio Jr., Yonkers. Property: 15 Pier St., Yonkers. Amount: $675,000. Filed June 13.
2993 Gomer Corp., White Plains. Seller: Roy Vansise, Yorktown Heights. Property: 2993 Gomer St., Yorktown. Amount: $252,000. Filed June 13.
40 Davis Avenue LLC, Dobbs Ferry. Seller: Steven Panzer, Nanuet. Property: 7 Rutledge Road, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $605,000. Filed June 18.
42 Belmont Avenue LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: Angela D. Gorniak, Yonkers. Property: 42 Belmont Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $700,000. Filed June 18.
86 Maple Avenue Development LLC, Purchase. Seller: John M. Murray, Rye. Property: 86 Maple Ave., Rye City. Amount: $769,000. Filed June 23.
Arcpe 1 LLC, Miami Beach, Florida. Seller: Ellen Deutchman, White Plains. Property: 4 Hidden Glen Road, Greenburgh. Amount: $1,000. Filed June 16.
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., West Palm Beach, Florida. Seller: Wendy M. Weathers, White Plains. Property: 937 McKinley St., Peekskill. Amount: $539,000. Filed June 17.
Federal National Mortgage Association, Wayne, New Jersey. Seller: Hill Karia, Larchmont. Property: 1 Landmark Square 405, Rye Town. Amount: $235,000. Filed June 23.
J&Z Property Holding LLC, New Rochelle. Seller: Gaetano A. Magnotta, White Plains. Property: 12 Oakwood Ave., White Plains. Amount: $880,000. Filed June 23.
JSR Holding Group LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Laura C. Boatswain, Yonkers. Property: 70 Lamartine Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $535,000. Filed June 23.
Lincoln Avenue New York LLC, Athens, Greece. Seller: Lorraine Kyprios. Property: 46 Lincoln Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $365,000. Filed June 23.
Mad Real Properties LLC, White Plains. Seller: Sherene Smikle, Mount Vernon. Property: 55 Stuyvesant Plaza, Mount Vernon. Amount: $625,000. Filed June 18.
Martin Realty & Management Group LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: Summit Avenue Associates LLC, New Rochelle. Property: 21 Summit Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $775,000. Filed June 23.
Nam, Sindy, New York. Seller: 52 Bayne LLC, Chester. Property: 52 Bayne Place, White Plains. Amount: $830,000. Filed June 23.
Nikolla, Albert, Hartsdale. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Rochester. Property: 23 Belknap Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $500,000. Filed June 17.
Ninety Fenimore LLC, Monsey. Seller: Arlene G. Wexler, Mamaroneck. Property: 47 Grandview Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $644,000. Filed June 16.
Oscar S. Schafer 2009 Annuity Trust, Briarcliff Manor. Seller: Hallocks Square LLC, Goldens Bridge. Property: 2011 Millstone Court, Yorktown. Amount: $820,000. Filed June 16.
Presbyterian Church of Ghana Presbytery USA Inc., Port Chester. Seller: James J. K. Duodu, Port Chester. Property: 42 Browndale Place, Rye Town. Amount: $650,000. Filed June 13.
Stanton, Juliet, New Rochelle. Seller: BCG LLC, New Rochelle. Property: 34 State St., New Rochelle. Amount: $730,000. Filed June 23.
$7,664 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 20.
Austrian, Jacqueline, Ossining. $12,210 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 19.
Bamberger, Christopher, Mohegan Lake. $4,098 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 19.
Banks, Nicholas K., Yonkers. $7,267 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 21.
Barr, Steven, Yonkers.
$12,311 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 21.
Cabinet Doctor Restylers, Mechanicville. $132,211 in favor of Dext Capital LLC, Lake Oswego, Oregon. Filed May 21.
Castro, Ian, Eastchester.
$4,026 in favor of Capital One NA, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed May 21.
Cleofas, Louie, New Rochelle.
$23,096 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 21.
Devora, Karen, White Plains. $1,866 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 21.
DiMaio, Anna, Yonkers.
$9,710 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 19.
Evans, Nicole, Mount Vernon.
$2,536 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 20.
Florez, Jose M., Mount Kisco. $10,907 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 21.
Floriano, Jose, Port Chester. $10,547 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 20.
Frascone, Joseph, Yonkers. $4,746 in favor of Citibank NA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed May 20.
Fret, Jose M., Cortlandt Manor. $1,328 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 19.
Garcia, Ida, Yonkers. $5,467 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 21.
Garrison, Elijah R., Mount Vernon. $10,412 in favor of Citibank NA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed May 19.
Gibbs, James J. Ill, White Plains. $3,869 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 19.
Grant, Faybian, Mount Vernon. $2,406 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 21.
Guido, Cruces, White Plains. $2,919 in favor of Citibank NA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed May 20.
Hernandez, Amara E., Yonkers. $2,202 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 21.
Hilario, Juan A., Tarrytown. $2,384 in favor of Cavalry Spv I LLC, Greenwich, Connecticut. Filed May 19.
Jeffers, Kaharey, Yonkers. $2,964 in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed May 21.
Kenyon, Shante, Yonkers. $2,163 in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed May 20.
Luzon, Domingo, Yonkers. $4,810 in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed May 21.
Mejia, Florencio, Yonkers. $11,949 in favor of Citibank NA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed May 20.
Mendez, Elizabeth, Dobbs Ferry. $2,465 in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed May 21.
Metz, Shantelle M., Yonkers. $8,778 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 21.
Morales, Jose A., Yonkers. $2,303 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 21.
Nunez, Gerania, Bronx. $2,434 in favor of Citibank NA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed May 20.
Papa, Marie, Scarsdale. $9,300 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 21.
Parker, Zandra T., Mount Vernon. $3,738 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 19.
Peralta, Monica, Yonkers. $2,245 in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed May 21.
Peters, Tamara S., Mount Kisco. $3,424 in favor of Citibank NA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed May 19.
Philbin, Michael J., Bedford. $9,206 in favor of Capital One NA, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed May 21.
Rios, Kizzy, Elmsford. $3,371 in favor of Capital One NA, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed May 21.
Robinson, Shaakira, Mount Vernon. $1,971 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 21.
Rosario, Angelita, Yonkers. $11,239 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 21.
Rudd, David R., Hastingson- Hudson. $15,019 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 19.
Sabater, Aaron, Yorktown Heights. $4,186 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 21.
Santana, Carlos, Yonkers. $4,594 in favor of Citibank NA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed May 19.
Scott, Indeina, Mount Vernon. $11,087 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 21.
Selvaggilandry, Barbaraan, Montrose. $1,201 in favor of Citibank NA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed May 19.
Siano, Amedeo Jr., Bronxville. $2,286 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 19.
Tremble, Philip S. Jr., Port Chester. $5,861 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 20.
Truss, Sharlett, Yonkers. $1,468 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 21.
Vintimilla, Eduardo P., Port Chester. $7,005 in favor of Discover Bank, Columbus, Ohio. Filed May 20.
Wagner, Anne E., Bronxville. $9,014 in favor of Capital One NA, Glen Allen, Virginia. Filed May 19.
Wilkins, Tina, Yonkers. $2,514 in favor of Citibank NA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed May 19.
Yeung, Marvin Y., New Rochelle. $12,019 in favor of Citizens Bank NA, Johnston, Rhode Island. Filed May 21.
LIS PENDENS
107 Grant Ave Ny LLC, as owner. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $359,000 affecting property located at 107 Grant Ave., Peekskill. Filed May 30.
216 Overlook Road LLC, as owner. Filed by Louis Galpern. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $600,000 affecting property located at 216 Overlook Road, New Rochelle. Filed May 30.
Asset Servicing Corp., as owner. Filed by US Bank Trust Company NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $665,000 affecting property located at 45 E. Lincoln Ave., Mount Vernon. Filed May 29.
Citibank N A, as owner. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $100,000 affecting property located at 125 Crisfield Street Rear, Yonkers. Filed May 30.
Cohen, Andrea, as owner. Filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society Trust. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $738,000 affecting property located at 50 Glendale Road, Ossining. Filed May 30.
Dalessio, Grace, heir, as owner. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $245,000 affecting property located at 25 Cedar St., Dobbs Ferry. Filed June 6.
Daniel, Roy, as owner. Filed by HSBC Bank USA National Trust. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $650,000 affecting property located at 316 McLean Ave., Yonkers. Filed June 4.
Dharamdas, Jenita, as owner. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $328,000 affecting property located at 131 Drake Ave., New Rochelle. Filed June 6.
Falk, Gregory J., as owner. Filed by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $922,000 affecting property located at 109 Ridgefield Ave., South Salem. Filed June 5.
Gemini Capital Group LLC, as owner. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $591,000 affecting property located at 218 Battle Ave., White Plains. Filed June 4.
Grogan, Thomas, as owner. Filed by HSBC Bank USA Trust. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $810,000 affecting property located at 55 Pell Place, New Rochelle. Filed June 2.
Hudson Meridian Construction Group, as owner. Filed by Hudson Meridian Construction Group. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $126,000 affecting property located at 120 Old Post Road, Rye. Filed June 3.
Rosenberg, Scott, as owner. Filed by Heritage Tower Condo Board of Managers. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $15,000 affecting property located at 15 Stewart Place, White Plains. Filed May 30.
Santizo, Edgar, as owner. Filed by Citizens Bank NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $50,000 affecting property located at 62 Wayne Ave., White Plains. Filed May 30.
Stone, Buffalo C., as owner. Filed by Freedom Mortgage Corp. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $382,000 affecting property located at 30 Woodside Ave., Elmsford. Filed June 6.
MECHANIC’S LIENS
56 Prospect Holdings LLC, Yonkers. $183,860 in favor of Moriches Contracting Inc., Uniondale. Filed June 24.
Baby Realty LLC, Harrison. $23,142 in favor of Foundation Building Materials, Hillside, New Jersey. Filed June 30.
Lawrence Ardsley GK LLC, Greenburgh. $80,220 in favor of Cpengineering PC. Filed June 30.
McTaggart, Donny, Mount Vernon. $110,000 in favor of Grayline Construction LLC, New Rochelle. Filed June 18.
McTaggart, Donny, Mount Vernon. $5,000 in favor of Grayline Construction LLC, New Rochelle. Filed June 27.
MG Main Spe LLC, White Plains. $3,899 in favor of Sunbelt Rentals Inc., Islip. Filed June 20.
Pondok, Alexander III, Mount Pleasant. $35,337 in favor of County Comfort Services LLC, Mahopac. Filed June 16.
Ridge Hill Property Owner LLC, Yonkers. $7,638 in favor of Y&S Plumbing & Heating Supply, Brooklyn. Filed June 20.
Talarico, Wendy, Irvington. $25,412 in favor of Highland Builders Corp., White Plains. Filed July 1.
Thornwood Realty LLC, Mount Pleasant. $240,149 in favor of Rose Mechanical Corp., Bohemia. Filed June 30.
NEW BUSINESSES
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Mandrake Interactive, 191 Chadeayne Road, Ossining 10562. c/o Stephen Sooren Choolfaian. Filed June 30.
Max Delivery, 145 S. Fourth Ave., Apt .7, Mount Vernon 10550. c/o Mohamed A Diallo. Filed June 27.
Friedman, David, Brooklyn. Seller: Royal Green Gardens LLC, Brooklyn. Property: 232 Old Nyack Turnpike, Spring Valley. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed June 18.
Twersky, Yakov Y., Monsey. Seller: 5 Francis LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 5 Francis Place, Suffern. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed June 13.
Yenowitz, Yitzchok and Ruth Ressler, Los Angeles, California. Seller: Melaney Drive Corp., Monsey. Property: 4 Melaney Drive, Monsey. Amount: $3.5 million. Filed June 17.
Below $1 million
11 South Street LLC, West Nyack. Seller: Christian and Robin S. Oresajo, Haverstraw. Property: 11 13 South St., Haverstraw. Amount: $807,000. Filed June 16.
PLGD LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: Kaser Community Development Inc., Spring Valley. Property: 15 Park Ave., Spring Valley. Amount: $70,493. Filed June 12.
Powell, Melanie, Piermont. Seller: Cascade Funding Alternative Holdings LLC, et al, Houston, Texas. Property: 106 Harbor Cove, Piermont. Amount: $852,000. Filed June 11.
Sashitzky, Shmuel and Shoshana R. Sashitzky, Thiells. Seller: American International Relocation Solutions LLC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Property: 26 Hillside Drive, Thiells. Amount: $860,000. Filed June 18.
Winterton Estate LLC, Monsey. Seller: Walter J. Sakowski and David B. Friedman, Chester. Property: 8 Heritage Drive, New City. Amount: $358,000. Filed June 11.
Zahemski, Jami A. and Zafra Gomez and Jose L. Gomez, Hackensack, New Jersey. Seller: Rhodes Farless LLC, Suffern. Property: 38 Milford Lane, Suffern. Amount: $385,000. Filed June 16.
ZZZ Capital LLC, Monsey. Seller: ZD Square Realty Corp., Spring Valley. Property: 141 Tetiev Way, New Square. Amount: $30,000. Filed June 18.
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Longgame Capital LLC, Tuxedo Park. Seller: Estate of Maurice B. Spivak, Bardonia. Property: 2 Brenda Lane, Bardonia. Amount: $400,000. Filed June 23.
J&R Home Improvements, 67 Phillips St., Middletown 10940. c/o Jose Antonio Rosas. Filed June 2.
Juniors Tile, 644 Silverlake Scotchtown Road, Apt. 8d, Middletown 10941. c/o Croce Joseph Giles. Filed June 3.
Lynsaan Enterprises, 11 Knight, New Windsor 12553. c/o Ahmad Rahsaan Walton. Filed June 4.
Matthews, BK, 28 Florence Road, Putnam Valley 10579. c/o Lawrence Matthews Donovan. Filed June 9.
Modern Warrior Society, 19 Meadow Crest Drive, Mahopac 10541. c/o Vincent Majed Annabi. Filed June 11.
NlX Next Level Experience, 20 Pumpkin Hill Road, Warwick 10990. c/o Alfonso Armani Emmanuel. Filed June 2.
SW Florida Club, 121 St., Ridge Road, Brewster 10509. c/o Daniel Einar Rannekleiv. Filed June 10.
Wild Heart K9, 304 E. Mountain Road, Cold Spring 10516. c/o Amber Marino. Filed June 10.
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BUILDING PERMITS
Commercial
430 Main Avenue Norwalk
LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Stephen Goldblum. Perform replacement alterations at 430 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed May 6.
520 West Avenue Property LLC, Norwalk, contractor for 520 West Avenue Property LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 520 West Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed May 7.
Coastal Construction Corp., Norwalk, contractor for West Cedar Associates LLC. Renovate existing VA Animal Hospital at 178 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $105,000. Filed May 7.
Manafort Brothers Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Manresa LLC. Demolish 7 million gallon tank at Manresa Island, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed May 8.
Restoration Real Estate LLC, Stamford, contractor for Temple Beth El Inc. Erected a temporary tent on the temple property on May 1 and will dismantle approximately on Oct. 30 at 352 Roxbury Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed May 2025.
Russo, Ronald Jr. and Michele Russo, Stamford, contractor for Ronald Russo Jr. and Michele Russo. Construct a new three-car garage on the first floor, integrate a billiard’s room and home theater on the second floor and install a new roof over the existing deck at 354 Mayapple Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed May 2025.
Saint Mary Parish Corporation of Stamford, Stamford, contractor for Saint Mary Parish Corporation of Stamford. Installed tents for the family fair, which started June 6, at 566 Elm St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed May 2025.
Signature Construction Group of Connecticut Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Two Stamford Plaza Owner LLC. Convert the conference room at Lilly - 2 Stamford Plaza, ninth floor into two offices at 263 Tresser Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $39,000. Filed May 2025.
Sunenergy1 LLC, Stamford, contractor for Clean Tech Plaza LLC. Upfit approximately 13 thousand square feet of floor space for new tenant, including office space fit out with new walls, minor relocation of mechanical, plumbing, fire suppression and electrical work at 595 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $350,000. Filed May 2025.
TBD Stamford, contractor for Reckson. Finish refreshing the existing Morgan Stanley office and replace the lighting at 101 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,300,000. Filed May 2025.
Town of Stamford Rippowam Middle School Magnet, Stamford, contractor for town of Stamford Rippowam Middle School Magnet. Perform installation of new drop ceiling in the common area and guidance offices finishing with new light fixtures at 381 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,001. Filed May 2025.
UB Newfield Green
LLC, Stamford, contractor for UB Newfield Green LLC. Perform interior demolition of tenant spaces 2, 3 and 4 to prepare for future build out by tenant at 565 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed May 2025.
Willard Shopping Center Association, Stamford, contractor for Willard Shopping Center Association. Install new internally illuminated wall signs in place of existing at 869 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $19,843. Filed May 2025.
Residential
AJ Home Remodeling LLC, Norwalk, contractor for AJ Home. Remodel existing kitchen at 14 Crooked Trail Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $36,000. Filed May 8.
Conte Company LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Trevor A. and Patsy S. Lawrence. Second-phase demolition at 2 Morton St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed May 6.
Daley, Hannah, Norwalk, contractor for Hannah Daley. Remove existing shed-garage and replace with a new shed-garage at 11 Saranac St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed May 8.
Dudas, Norbert J., Norwalk, contractor for Norbert J. Dudas. Renovate kitchen and addition at 165 W. Rocks Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed May 8.
Jansa, Pavel, Norwalk, contractor for Pavel Jansa. Construct foundation for two-car garage at 5 Melrose Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed May 8.
Nukitchens LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Nelson Tyler. Renovate single-family residence at 26 Chelene Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $67,000. Filed May 8.
R&A Remodeling & Roofing LLC, Stamford, contractor for Eve K. Moskowitz and Jarvis Brian Gregory. Replace roof at 286 Webbs Hill Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $27,000. Filed May 2025.
Restoration Real Estate LLC, Stamford, contractor for Douglas and Alexis Anne Coulter. Construct a new structural wall in the garage at 1355 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed May 2025.
Restoration Real Estate LLC, Stamford, contractor for Benjamin Howard and Erica Rachel Pomerantz. Renovate kitchen by removing the demising wall between the kitchen and dining room, update the playroom and bathroom to create a functional mudroom and hallway at 11 Saddle Hill Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed May 2025.
Rhino Back Roofing LLC, Simsbury, contractor for Luigi and Vera Tomaj. Replace existing roof shingles with new architectural asphalt shingles, following code and manufacturers’ recommendations. Install ice and water shield as required by code and apply 4” polymer membrane tape on deck seams as necessary at 98 Crystal Lake Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $11,666. Filed May 2025.
Riverhouse Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Abdallah and Hasnaa Hanna. Construct a new two and 1/2 story single-family dwelling consisting of 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, an unfinished basement and an attached deck along with a retaining wall at 69 Emery Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,200,000. Filed May 2025.
Roether II, James W., Newington, contractor for Deras Suyen. Install a rooftop PV array and 1 inverter on residential roof at 20 Douglas Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $76,380. Filed May 2025.
Sainval, Charlotte and Edward Sainval, Norwalk, contractor for Charlotte and Edward Sainval. Renovate existing lower-level single-family residence at 143 N. Taylor Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed May 7.
Schwartz, Rebecca, Norwalk, contractor for Rebecca Schwartz. Construct new deck at 21 Morton St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed May 8.
Signature Exteriors LLC, Stamford, contractor for Georgette and Daniel Ginolfi. Install vinyl siding with applicable accessories and underaligments at 10 Sussex Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $31,340. Filed May 2025.
Signature Exteriors LLC, Stamford, contractor for Rexford Hoadley and Kaylin English-Hoadley. Remove existing wood and install new vinyl siding with all applicable accessories and underaligments at 144 High Line Trail, Stamford. Estimated cost: $49,935. Filed May 2025.
Signature Exteriors LLC, Stamford, contractor for Sanjay Mellacheruvu and Vadapalli Vatsala. Remove existing wood and install new vinyl siding with applicable accessories and underaligments at 98 Lakeview Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $33,320. Filed May 2025.
Signature Exteriors LLC, Stamford, contractor for Christopher P. and Luisa Fonseca. Remove existing material and install new asphalt shingles with all required underaligments and accessories at 35 Dorset Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,892. Filed May 2025.
Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for Kutnick Toren and Virginia Johnson. Install roof- mounted solar systems at 37 Craig Court, Stamford. Estimated cost: $151,552. Filed May 2025.
Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for Pierre and Louis Medoit. Install roof-mounted solar system at 1071 Stillwater Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $38,501. Filed May 2025.
Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for Marlon R. Ruiz and Santiago Consuelo Duque. Install roof -mounted solar system at 60 Maitland Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $86,551. Filed May 2025.
Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for JeanGuillaume Vonick and Daniel C. Gibson. Install roof- mounted solar system at 17 Dartley St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $64,640. Filed May 2025.
Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for Henry and Helida Prada. Install roof-mounted solar system. with 14 panels at 147 Courtland Hill St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $43,953. Filed May 2025.
Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for Edward and Capone Paige. Install roof-mounted solar system with 20 panels at 456 Woodbine Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $43,101. Filed May 2025.
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.
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Wa We Property Management, Stamford, contractor for Wa We Property Management. Replace the full roof with 32 square units and new shingles at 1 Southfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $19,200. Filed May 2025.
Remodeling Consultants of Fairfield Inc., Mamaroneck, New York, contractor for Jared and Alli Mayer. Create two bedrooms and a new bath, remodel the second floor and make interior alterations to first- floor closets at 98 Diamondcrest Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed May 2025.
Roldantas Contracting Corp., West Harrison, New York, contractor for Croucher Jay Daoming and Svedin Sofia Moa. Add stairs to an existing deck. Stairs will go on side of deck on second floor down to first floor at 14 Mary Violet Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed May 2025.
Speter, Joseph and Audrey Elgamil, Stamford, contractor for Joseph Speter and Audrey Elgamil. Extension over existing flat roof of attached garage will comprise an additional bedroom on the second floor, enlarging the existing master suite on the second floor and moving laundry to second floor at 189 Berrian Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed May 2025.
Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for Glen Jairo Jr. Install roof-mounted solar system to second-floor apartment at 8 Green St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $39,851. Filed May 2025.
Sunrun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, California, contractor for Mona C. Sawyer, trustee. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 3020 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $71,369. Filed May 2025.
Team Sunshine Construction LLC, Charlestown, Massachusetts, contractor for Yesenia Reyes.
Install roof-mounted solar panels at 5 Ivy St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $81,390. Filed May 2025.
Tesla Energy Operations Inc., Fremont, California, contractor for Jeremy Melendez. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 33 Moore St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $43,415. Filed May 2025.
Top Lion Corp., Stamford, contractor for Richard J. Fedeli Sr. Rear wall bump out, roof tiein and add first-floor bathroom at 22 Carlisle Place, Stamford.
Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed May 2025.
Trinity Solar LLC, Cheshire, contractor for Jeffrey and Christine Furano. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 32 Cider Mill Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $128,000. Filed May 2025.
Trinity Solar LLC, Cheshire, contractor for John and Chiharu Russell. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 37 Longview Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $32,000. Filed May 2025.
Valeo, Thomas, Blairstown, New Jersey, contractor for Reinhard R. Augustin Revocable Trust, et al. Install roof-mounted solar system at 31 Summit Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $56,373. Filed May 2025.
Venture Home Solar LLC, Southington, contractor for Joseph Ditullio and Molly Anne Gottshall. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 247 Sun Dance Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,292. Filed May 2025.
Venture Home Solar LLC, Southington, contractor for Martha Puerta. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 279 Stamford Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,404. Filed May 2025.
Wilson, Oliver J., Norwalk, contractor for Eric Zeigler. Renovate single-family residence at 27 Ensign Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,300,000. Filed May 6.
COURT CASES
Bridgeport Superior Court
A Better Way Wholesale Autos, Inc., Naugatuck. Filed by Melissa Rivera, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Michael E. Skiber Law Office, Norwalk. Action: the plaintiff is the owner of a vehicle on which the defendant performed a tire service. The defendant employees disregarded and failed to properly secure the tires of the motor vehicle and when plaintiff was traveling the vehicle on Route 8 when suddenly a mechanical issue caused the tire to come off. The collision and the resulting injuries to the plaintiff were allegedly caused by the defendant. 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-25-6147136-S. Filed May 28.
Bethel Ambulette Inc., et al, Milford. Filed by Danielle Crumb-King, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Weber & Rubano LLC, Wallingford. Action: the plaintiff was a passenger in a motor vehicle owned by the defendants. The vehicle was being operated by an agent, servant and/or employee of the defendants and it was required to secure the plaintiff and her wheelchair to the vehicle. The defendant allegedly failed to adequately secure the plaintiff to van and upon departing the employee of the defendant abruptly applied the brakes causing the plaintiff to be launched forward out of the wheelchair and onto the floor and suffered 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-25-6147234-S. Filed June 2.
Polk, Kavon B., et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Christine Walsh, New York, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: Harlow Adams & Friedman PC, Milford. 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. FBT-CV-25-6147053-S. Filed May 27.
Voight, Chris, Bridgeport. Filed by Patrick Garvy, Ormond Beach, Florida. Plaintiff’s attorney: Weber & Rubano LLC, Wallingford. 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-CV25-6147211-S. Filed June 2.
Yale New Haven Care Continuum Corporation, et al, Hartford. Filed by Michael Zarlenga, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorney: Moore O’Brien & Foti, Middlebury. Action: the plaintiff was lawfully on the premises controlled by the defendants as a business invitee, when, as he was closing a temporary construction site fence, he was suddenly and without warning electrocuted and/or shocked by an electrical current that was flowing to the temporary fence from the adjacent garbage compactor, which was broken, damaged, hazardous and/or defective in that a portion of the subject dumpster compactor was improperly exposed. The incident was allegedly caused by the negligence 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. FBT-CV25-6147687-S. Filed June 13.
Danbury Superior Court
Graicerstein, Daniel, Newtown. Filed by Accelerated Inventory Management LLC, Austin, Texas. Plaintiff’s attorney: Leopold & Associates PLLC, Armonk. Action: The plaintiff is the current owner and holder of a loan agreement with the defendant. Defendant allegedly failed to pay the plaintiff the entire indebtedness. 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-25-6054639-S. Filed May 20.
Jordan, Kathleen, New Milford. Filed by Dee Courtney, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Coyne Von Kuhn & Brady LLC, Shelton. 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-CV25-6054487-S. Filed May 8.
Masloski, Kathy, Newburgh, New York. Filed by Jesus Ruiz, Wurtsboro, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: James Kirwan Smith, Waterbury. 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-CV25-6054519-S. Filed May 12.
Newbury Congregational Church, et al, Warren. Filed by Christopher Rowella, Brookfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Candace Veronica Fay, Danbury. Action: the plaintiff was the tenant in possession of real property. The defendant engaged the services of the plaintiff to perform services at the property, including the installation of precast steps. During the process the property caught on fire causing a complete loss of plaintiff’s’ contents including the death of two cats. The plaintiffs were forced to relocate out of the property due to the fire and suffered damages. 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-CV25-6054752-S. Filed May 29.
Stamford Superior Court
Jaffe, Jack, et al, Westport. Filed by Driton Gjata, Bronx. Plaintiff’s attorney: Butler Norris & Gold, Hartford. 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-256073868-S. Filed May 28.
Lipka, Maximilian, et al, Greenwich. Filed by Sonia Baghdady, Cos Cob. Plaintiff’s attorney: Day Pitney LLP, New Haven. Action: the plaintiff and defendant both routinely referred to each other as co-founders or business partners of LUSHPOP. Defendant’s acts and omissions have breached the partnership by depriving plaintiff of all access to and/or work at LUSHPOP by intentionally pushing plaintiff out of LUSHPOP and failing and refusing to share all business information involving LUSHPOP with plaintiff. By failing to equally share the profits of LUSHPOP with plaintiff, as well as compensate plaintiff for the rental use of production equipment purchased by plaintiff and used for projects on behalf of LUSHPOP and/or by defendant personally. 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-25-6073499-S. Filed May 13.
Reynolds, Kelli, Stamford. Filed by Mathew Tencza, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Philip Russell LLC, Cos Cob. 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-256073914-S. Filed May 30.
DEEDS
Commercial
18 Parker LLC, Stamford. Seller: John J. Rosa and Lucy McQuillan, Stamford. Property: 18 Parker Ave., Lot 46, Stamford. Amount: $400,000. Filed June 9.
204 Glen Ridge Road LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Richard W. Boda, Stamford. Property: 204 Glen Ridge Road, Fairfield. Amount: $600,000. Filed June 16.
963 and 966 Fairfield Beach Road LLC, West Harrison, New York. Seller: Christopher Klutch and Valerie A. Klutch, Fairfield. Property: 963-966 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. Amount: $2,300,000. Filed June 20.
Berkowitz, Jeremy M., Cos Cob. Seller: Luis Miguel DiComo and Maria Florencia Bull, Weston, Florida. Property: 5 Cat Rock Road, Cos Cob. Amount: $4,350,000. Filed June 17.
Christensen III, William C. and Brittany Christensen, Bridgeport. Seller: Susan Vanech Builds LLC, Fairfield. Property: 503 Mountain Laurel Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,400,000. Filed June 20.
Graham, John B. and Kathleen Boon Graham, Greenwich. Seller: DMC Advisors LLC, Old Greenwich. Property: 647 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed June 16.
Job, Ninoy Kannampally and Frana James, New York, New York. Seller: Lake Investments LLC, Greenwich. Property: 558 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $6,400,000. Filed June 16.
Moritz94 LLC, Fairfield. Seller: John Acunto, Fairfield. Property: 94 Moritz Place, Fairfield. Amount: $0. Filed June 17.
Sosa Family LLC, Harrison, New York. Seller: Anuj Gupta, Stamford. Property: 38 W. Washington Ave., Stamford. Amount: $1,150,000. Filed June 13.
Springer650 LLC, Fairfield. Seller: John Acunto and Anna Acunto, Fairfield. Property: 650 Springer Road, Fairfield. Amount: $0. Filed June 17.
Stoner, Cynthia Rose and Katherine Kocher, Stamford. Seller: Maison LLC, Stamford. Property: 77 Redmont Road, Stamford. Amount: $1,075,000. Filed June 12.
Summer Way LLC, Stamford. Seller: William P. Flannery, Madison. Property: 700 Summer St., Unit 5-F, Stamford. Amount: $255,000. Filed June 9.
TJ Investments 1 LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Tia Bakshi and Thomas Jedlicka, Greenwich. Property: 15 Lyon Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $N/A. Filed June 17.
Verocchi, Leo Croce and Susan Wyard Verocchi, Bridgeport. Seller: Brothas LLC, Stratford. Property: 39 and 44 Bradford St., Fairfield. Amount: $549,000. Filed June 20.
WL Homes LLC, Scarsdale, New York. Seller: Phyliss Rakowitz, Greenwich. Property: 45 Sundance Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $960,000. Filed June 17.
Residential
Anicette, Nicoletti Samuel and Emmanuella Anicette, Fairfield. Seller: Bianca Wren, Fairfield. Property: 4680 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Amount: $1,049,000. Filed June 17.
Aronsson, William and Hannah Aronsson, Greenwich. Seller: Bjorn Jansen and Kjersti Jansen, Greenwich. Property: 512 North Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $3,999,000. Filed June 16. Birch-Desai, Jayashri and Neeraj M. Borie, New York, New York. Seller: Kristin Kuehnel Dyment, Cos Cob. Property: 42 Mimosa Drive, Cos Cob. Amount: $2,200,000. Filed June 17.
Legal Records
Conway, Keara and Zachary Cohen, Stamford. Seller: Travis Sawyer and Vanessa Baldini Sawyer, Stamford. Property: 163 Long Hill Drive, Stamford. Amount: $1,200,000. Filed June 10.
Dacey, Nicolas and Danielle Dacey, Fairfield. Seller: Cristina Fagan, Middlebury. Property: 57 Rena Place, Fairfield. Amount: $641,000. Filed June 19.
De Vito, Daniel and Gina De Vito, Cos Cob. Seller: Lisa Monteforte and Denise Monteforte, Stamford. Property: 54 Munko Drive, Stamford. Amount: $1,700,000. Filed June 9.
Dixit, Saumil and Anaar Desai, Greenwich. Seller: Kareen Zahr Walsh, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Property: 226 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1,695,000. Filed June 17.
Donskoy, Dmitriy and Amanda Persaud, Long Island City, New York. Seller: Linda Eliovson, Fairfield. Property: 96 Cedar Woods Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $1,000,000. Filed June 16.
Encarnacion, Romeo and Belinda Encarnacion, Stamford. Seller: Wendy Rheault, Stamford. Property: 98 Southfield Ave., Unit J-P2, Stamford. Amount: $800,000. Filed June 10.
Enslen, Pamela C., Kalamazoo, Michigan. Seller: John W. Waxman and Carol Ann Waxman, Westport. Property: 2PCS Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. Amount: $3,230,000. Filed June 16.
Erwin, Joseph F., Stamford. Seller: Parvin Salem Irrevocable Living Trust, Stamford. Property: 99 Prospect St., Unit 2H, Stamford. Amount: $265,000. Filed June 12.
Fagan, Christopher and Christopher R. Anthony, Stamford. Seller: Amiya M. Dharmadhikari and Kako Tsukada, Stamford. Property: 94 Campbell Drive, Stamford. Amount: $1,370,000. Filed June 10.
Frattaroli, Christopher, Greenwich. Seller: Kyle S. Shepard, Riverside. Property: 8 Somerset Lane, Riverside. Amount: $1,850,000. Filed June 18.
Freedberg, Jonathan and Maren Roccamonte, Stamford. Seller: Lawrence D. Haber and Joyce Haber, Boca Raton, Florida. Property: 62 Chester St., Stamford. Amount: $1,818,000. Filed June 12.
Garofalo, Brittney, Stamford. Seller: Gregory S. Pannone, Stamford. Property: 15 Pond View Lane, Stamford. Amount: $1,125,000. Filed June 12.
Glucksman, Daniel and Aubrey Glucksman, New York, New York. Seller: Benjamin G. Doody and Meghan Toumey Doody, Fairfield. Property: 218 Elm St., Fairfield. Amount: $1,035,000. Filed June 19.
Guzda, Maria and Raymond Morelli, Stamford. Seller: Susan McTeigue, Stamford. Property: 131 Courtland Ave., Unit 5, Stamford. Amount: $150,000. Filed June 13.
Jarillo, Maria R. and Edgar Benavidez, Stamford. Seller: Shahil S. Kastura, Stamford. Property: 10 Penzance Road, Stamford. Amount: $570,000. Filed June 11.
Joseph, Coralie A., Stamford. Seller: Anuradha Basak, Stamford. Property: 2435 Bedford St., 21BB, Stamford. Amount: $580,000. Filed June 10.
Kentor, Samuel and Elizabeth Kentor, Greenwich. Seller: Graham A. Powis, Greenwich. Property: 10 Francine Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed June 20.
LeClair, Jessica Noel and Jeffrey Mazev, Greenwich. Seller: Ann Murray, Old Greenwich. Property: 10 Maple Drive, Old Greenwich. Amount: $999,111. Filed June 17.
Littlefield, Kathryn, Fairfield. Seller: Andrew Rader and Kristen Sileo, Fairfield. Property: 162 Eastlawn St., Fairfield. Amount: $1,376,000. Filed June 16.
Malik, Rabia, Stamford. Seller: Jeffrey Porper, Stamford. Property: 1515 Summer St., Unit 503, Stamford. Amount: $586,500. Filed June 13.
Mao, Kepei, Zhejiang, China. Seller: Bonita M. Copp, Greenwich. Property: 180 Catamount Road, Fairfield. Amount: $10. Filed June 20.
Marrone, Kendall S., et al, Raleigh, North Carolina. Seller: Raul Eduardo Lamuraglia, Stamford. Property: 52 Eden Road, Stamford. Amount: $1,225,000. Filed June 10.
Martello, Lori A. and N. Salvatore Martello, Stamford. Seller: N. Salvatore Martello and Lori A. Martello, Stamford. Property: 53 Downs Ave., Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed June 10.
McClenachan, Brandon and Catherine Seymour, Stamford. Seller: Rebecca Wicke, Fairfield. Property: 3439 Park Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $710,000. Filed June 20.
Mena, Salim Said and Genevieve Mena, New York, New York. Seller: Sebastiaan Pol and Daphne Lamsvelt, Greenwich. Property: N/A, Ben Court, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed June 16.
Muccio, Linda and Christopher Muccio, Stamford. Seller: Michael P. Naumann and Lisa Snow Naumann, Sharon. Property: 86 Severance Drive, Stamford. Amount: $760,000. Filed June 13.
Murray Jr., Thomas F. and Jennifer Murray, Fairfield. Seller: James A. Oliver Jr. and Kimberly H. Oliver, Easton. Property: 1799 Jennings Road, Fairfield. Amount: $915,000. Filed June 20.
Neill, James and Hihi Song Kim, Stamford. Seller: Joseph Pigott, New York, New York. Property: 15 Quaker Ridge Road, Stamford. Amount: $1,535,000. Filed June 11.
Nestorovic, Erik Dragui and Maria Veronica Vallejos Castillo, Greenwich. Seller: James F. Sun and Linda X. Lin, Greenwich. Property: 46 Locust St., Greenwich. Amount: $1,422,000. Filed June 17.
Partington, Michael D., Wilton. Seller: Matthew L.C. Bull and Susan F. Bull, Bridgeport. Property: 43 Hickory Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $2,500,000. Filed June 18.
Pineda Chamale, Berta Odilia, Greenwich. Seller: Johannes G. Sulek, Stamford. Property: 13 Opper Road, Stamford. Amount: $700,000. Filed June 11.
Powers, Brian and Nicole Powers, Stamford. Seller: Brenden P. Leydon, Stamford. Property: 56 Minivale Road, Stamford. Amount: $715,000. Filed June 10.
Prenka, Dode, Shelton. Seller: Kevin W. Ryan, Kathleen R. Doherty and Alison Murphy, Wethersfield. Property: 27 Barmore Drive West, Stamford. Amount: $750,000. Filed June 10.
Rasmussen, Anna, Fairfield. Seller: Shannon Bowley, Fairfield. Property: 99 New England Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $510,000. Filed June 16.
Sawyer, Travis Jon and Vanessa Baldini Sawyer, Stamford. Seller: Sophia Katherine Ross, New York, New York. Property: 263 Lower Farm Road, Lot 4, Fairfield. Amount: $1,879,000. Filed June 19.
Shropshire, Charlotte F., Greenwich. Seller: Timothy M. Bradford and Adrienne H. Bradford, Greenwich. Property: Sawmill Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed June 16.
Alpert, David and Joanna Alpert, Westport, by Joshua F. Gilman. Lender: Kind Lending LLC, 4 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 1000, Santa Ana, California. Property: 36 Ocean Drive East, Stamford. Amount: $759,000. Filed May 23.
Arteta, Gustavo and Maria Elena Fernandez de Cordova, Stamford, by Nicola Corea. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, P.O. Box 2026, Flint, Michigan. Property: 52 Bayberrie Drive, Stamford. Amount: $185,000. Filed May 19.
Cabrey, Christopher, Mamaroneck, New York, by Gillian V. Ingraham. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, 2160 Superior Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Property: 75 Elizabeth Ave., Stamford. Amount: $684,000. Filed May 19.
Campbell, Allison M., Stamford, by Robert V. Sisco. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, 2160 Superior Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Property: 52 Sherwood Place, Apt. 4, Greenwich. Amount: $900,000. Filed June 3.
Carnemark, Cole Mans, Fairfield, by Joe H. Lawson II. Lender: Guaranteed Rate Inc., 3940 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Property: 334 Brambley Hedge Circle, Fairfield. Amount: $125,000. Filed May 21.
Chlebowski, Jon and Angela Chlebowski, Fairfield, by Barbara C. Friedman. Lender: GE Employees FCU, 265 Sub Way, Milford. Property: 239 Stoneleigh Square, Fairfield. Amount: $100,000. Filed May 20.
Docherty, Robert and Shelby L. Ladenheim, Stamford, by David S. LaFollette. Lender: Origin point LLC, 1800 W. Larchmont Ave., Suite 305, Chicago, Illinois. Property: 16 Zygmont Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $940,000. Filed June 4.
Donofrio, Robert and Megan Donofrio, Southport, by Robert C. Hauck. Lender: Webster Bank NA, 1959 Summer St., Stamford. Property: 141 Southport Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $225,000. Filed May 23.
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.
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Morgan, Julianne and Salim Hirji, Greenwich. Seller: Dustin Beaudry and Mary Beaudry, Greenwich. Property: 8 Cherry Blossom Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed June 20.
Randall, Whitney, Greenwich. Seller: Joann Carballera and Edwin Carballera, Stamford. Property: 994 Shippan Ave., Unit A, Stamford. Amount: $1,155,000. Filed June 12.
Block, Myles D. and Edie Block, Stamford, by Nordia M. Brown. Lender: Ives Bank, 220 Main St., Danbury. Property: 60 Drum Hill Lane, Stamford. Amount: $360,000. Filed May 22.
Brown, David I., Pacific Palisades, California, by Brena Davis. Lender: HSBC Bank USA NA, 66 Hudson Boulevard East, New York, New York. Property: 5 Cathlow Drive, Riverside. Amount: $3,000,000. Filed June 3.
Elliott, Trevor J. and Katherine S. Elliott Fairfield, by Jennifer E. Rolfe. Lender: US Bank NA, 2800 Tamarack Road, Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 50 Hemlock Hills Road North, Fairfield. Amount: $1,162,000. Filed May 23.
Fisher, Christopher and Ava Fisher, Fairfield, by Marisa Dooney. Lender: US Bank NA, 2800 Tamarack Road, Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 431 S. Benson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,618,000. Filed May 22.
Glassman, Matthew and Haylee Glassman, Fairfield, by Stacy Surgeon. Lender: Webster Bank NA, 1959 Summer St., Stamford. Property: 365 Fence Row Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $500,000. Filed May 23.
Goldenberg, Daniel and Sara Goldenberg, Stamford, by Jeffrey Weiner. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 41 London Lane, Stamford. Amount: $250,000. Filed May 23.
Hagel, Jordan, Boston, Massachusetts, by Peter Ambrose. Lender: US Bank NA, 2800 Tamarack Road, Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 682 Fairfield Beach Road, Unit 682, Fairfield. Amount: $940,000. Filed May 19.
Healy, Matias and Laurel Healy, Greenwich, by Jonathan J. Martin. Lender: US Bank NA, 2800 Tamarack Road, Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 16 E. Byway, Greenwich. Amount: $1,196,000. Filed June 2.
Iacovella, Joseph and Christina Rizk, Duxbury, Massachusetts, by Laura K. Noe. Lender: TD Bank NA, 2035 Limestone Road, Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 28 Curt Terrace, Greenwich. Amount: $1,340,000. Filed June 3.
Iweorah, Claudia and Hillary Amaechi Iweorah, Norwalk, by Leah M. Parisi. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, 2160 Superior Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Property: 181 Riverview Circle, Fairfield. Amount: $1,448,000. Filed May 19.
Kakouros, Peter N. and Rita Kakourosas, Stamford, by Jeffrey G. Lane. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 498 Roxbury Road, Stamford. Amount: $715,000. Filed May 22.
Kostiuk, Patricia Kathleen and Ryan Scott Crane, Fairfield, by Joanne Cain. Lender: Chelsea Groton Bank, 904 Poquonnock Road, Groton. Property: 43 Shoreham Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $76,000. Filed May 23.
Laroche, Gregory J. and Diane H. Laroche, Stamford, by John R. Fiore. Lender: Sound Federal Credit Union, 37 North Ave., Norwalk. Property: 52 Toms Road, Stamford. Amount: $200,000. Filed May 19.
Launer, Justin and Laura Launer, Riverside, by Nicola Corea. Lender: Four-Leaf Federal Credit Union, 899 S. Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, New York. Property: 8 Dorchester Lane, Riverside. Amount: $650,000. Filed June 5.
Lesser, Zachary A. and Michelle L. Lesser, Stamford, by Shetal Nitin Malkan. Lender: Eastern Bank, 195 Market St., Lynn, Massachusetts. Property: 14 Ogden Road, Stamford. Amount: $200,000. Filed May 21.
Lindstrom, James Alvarez and Elizabeth Lindstrom, Greenwich, by Tiago A. David. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 145 Pecksland Road, Greenwich. Amount: $170,000. Filed June 2.
Lunny, Bernard J. and Elizabeth W. Lunny, Stamford, by Mary Sharima Abubo. Lender: Webster Bank NA, 1959 Summer St., Stamford. Property: 10 Rogers Road, Stamford. Amount: $250,000. Filed May 20.
Mattson, Lauren E. and Thomas E. Kelly III, Greenwich, by Jeremy E. Kaye. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 351 North St., Greenwich. Amount: $3,000,000. Filed June 6.
Moore, Christopher D. and Stephanie Waterman Moore, Fairfield, by Alexandra L. Pfiffer. Lender: Sikorsky Financial Credit Union Inc., 1000 Oronoque Lane, Stratford. Property: 430 Reid St., Fairfield. Amount: $250,000. Filed May 22.
Mraz, Deanne, Ridgefield, by William A. Harrison. Lender: Newrez LLC, 1100 Virginia Drive, Suite 125, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Property: 753 Sasco Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,150,000. Filed May 19.
Noren, Parker and Ariane Stern, Stamford, by Thomas J. Walsh Jr. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 33 Barncroft Road, Stamford. Amount: $852,000. Filed May 23.
Paine, Kathryn and Joseph Paine, Queens, New York, by Jonathan T. Hoffman. Lender: Ives Bank, 220 Main St., Danbury. Property: 85 Mayapple Road, Stamford. Amount: $1,000,000. Filed May 20.
Patel, Bhavikkumar and Kimberly Beth Timko, Greenwich, by M. Cassin Maloney Jr. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 43 Arcadia Road, Old Greenwich. Amount: $1,400,000. Filed June 6.
Perez Naranjo, Jorge Hernan, Stamford, by John R. Hall. Lender: Maria N. Carmona, 89 Matthews St., Stamford. Property: 23 Roosevelt Ave., Stamford. Amount: $535,000. Filed May 22.
Pongracz Jr, Zoltan and Jessica Pongracz, Southport, by Robert E. Colapietro. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 330 Acorn Lane, Southport. Amount: $510,000. Filed May 22.
Ramchandani, Ariel and Andrew Pizzi, Riverside, by Douglas Seltzer. Lender: Citibank NA, 1000 Technology Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri. Property: 7 Willowmere Ave., Riverside. Amount: $2,850,000. Filed June 4.
Roleder, Amanda, Fairfield, by Sebastiano Tornatore. Lender: CMG Mortgage Inc., 3160 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 400, San Ramon, California. Property: 1140 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. Amount: $745,000. Filed May 21.
Rosenthal, Peter B. and Heather Rosenthal, Fairfield, by Jepermarys Matos. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 73 Crescent Road Fairfield. Amount: $55,200. Filed May 22.
Ruggiero, Angela, Katonah, New York, by Kenneth J. Ginsberg. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 102 Woodside GRN, 1A, Stamford. Amount: $208,000. Filed May 22.
Sandalo, Kristen and Pasquale Sandalo, Greenwich, by Mary Wilcox. Lender: United Wholesale Mortgage LLC, 585 S. Boulevard East, Pontiac, Michigan. Property: 477 Den Road, Stamford. Amount: $550,000. Filed May 21.
Semexant, Magalie, Greenwich, by Elizabeth Neshelwat. Lender: Alliant Credit Union, 11545 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Property: 42 Strickland Road, Greenwich. Amount: $160,000. Filed June 5.
Setka, Andelka and Josip Setka, Cos Cob, by Nicola Corea. Lender: NexBank, 2515 McKinney Ave., Dallas, Texas. Property: 19 Davenport Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1,050,000. Filed June 4.
Shadford, Lauren and Glendon L. Breismeister, Greenwich, by Scarlett A. Almonte. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 19 Tremont St., Cos Cob. Amount: $150,000. Filed June 2.
Sherman, Brett and Kimberly Sherman, Fairfield, by Patrick Q. Mitchell. Lender: Berkshire Bank, 66 West St., Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Property: 2001 Burr St., Fairfield. Amount: $602,100. Filed May 20.
Shin, Cathy and Seungho Shin, Greenwich, by Shetal Nitin Malkan. Lender: Figure Lending LLC, 650 S. Tryon St., Eighth floor, Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 7 Surrey Drive, Riverside. Amount: $400,000. Filed June 5.
Simon, Marcos V., Stamford, by Peter Ambrose. Lender: TD Bank NA, 2035 Limestone Road, Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 7 Piave St., Apt.15, Stamford. Amount: $52,850. Filed May 19.
Smith, Geoffrey S. and Tanya R. Smith, Greenwich, by Jeremy E. Kaye. Lender: CalCon Mutual Mortgage LLC, 3838 Camino del Rio North, Suite 305, San Diego, California. Property: 34 Bruce Park Ave., Unit 1, Greenwich. Amount: $2,783,861. Filed June 6.
Trigui, Nizar and Hend Trigui, Greenwich, by Douglas Seltzer. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 5 Old Round Hill Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1,000,000. Filed June 6.
Wlodkowski, Andrzej, Stamford, by Elizabeth L. Grajeda. Lender: First County Bank, 117 Prospect St., Stamford. Property: 23 Mariners Lane, Stamford. Amount: $320,000. Filed May 20.
Xum Tzul, Nery Oswaldo and Sinia Aracely Perez Servellon, Stamford, by Mayra M. Rios. Lender: Community Savings, 425 Main St., Caldwell, Ohio. Property: 66 Courtland Ave., No. C4, Stamford. Amount: $180,000. Filed May 20.
Yoo, John, Southport, by Andrew I. Park. Lender: Jeongchul Yoo, 18 Robinhood Road, Montebello, New York. Property: 297 Bronson Road, Southport. Amount: $750,000. Filed May 20.
Zhang, Li, Fairfield, by Tenneil Bailey. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 300 Castle Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $369,700. Filed May 21.
Notice of Formation of Kirk Creek Insurance Services, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 4/17/2025. Office location: WESTCHESTER County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Kirk Creek Insurance Services, LLC 20 Baldwin Avenue, Larchmont, NY 10538. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #63833
Notice of Formation of Keshkar LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on Jan 5, 2025. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: 14 Valentine Rd, Braircliff Manor, NY 10510. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. #63835
Notice of formation of ST ORM PR, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with SSNY on 6/9/2025. Office loc. Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process to ST ORM PR, LLC, 30 Westwood Avene, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #63836
Notice of Formation of JohnFrank LLC articles of org. filed by the Secy of State NY (SSNY) on 06/03/2025. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to principle office, 31 Winchester CT. Yorktown Heights NY 10598. Purpose: any lawful business activity. #63837
Notice of Formation of Yonkers Ceiba Coffee Company, LLC. Art Of Org. filed with SSNY on 6/02/25. Office. Loc: Westchester County. SSNY designated. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 7014 13th Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11228. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #63840
Notes of formation of I AM
IN PAJAMAS LLC, Articles of Organization were filed with SSNY on 6/6/2025. Office located in Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against it to the LLC; 965 Edgewood Avenue, Pelham Manor, NY 10803. LLC may engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. #63842
Notice of Formation of B&S Tire Recycling LLC. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 02/23/2025. Offc. Loc: Westchester Cty. SSNY design. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 50 E HARTSDALE AVE APT 4R, HARTSDALE, NY, UNITED STATES, 10530 Purpose: any lawful purpose #63843
Notice of Formation of DeNise Law PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/3/25. Offc. Loc.: Westchester Co. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the PLLC: 4 International Dr., #110, Rye Brook, NY 10573. Purpose: practice the profession of law #63844
Notice of Formation of PHILJO REALTY LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 6/17/25. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to PHILJO REALTY LLC, 6 Joyce Road, Eastchester, NY 10709. Purpose: any lawful purpose #63849
Notice of formation of Limited Partnership.
Name: Mill Street Lofts Limited Partnership, (ìLPî). Certificate of Limited Partnership filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on June 18, 2025. NY office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LP upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to c/o The Kearney Realty & Development Group Inc., 57 Route 6, Suite 207, Baldwin Place, New York 10505. The latest date upon which the LP shall dissolve is December 31, 2084 unless sooner dissolved by mutual consent of the partners or by operation of the law. Name/ address of each general partner available from SSNY. Purpose: any lawful activity. #63850
Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company.
Name: Mill Street Lofts Associates, LLC (ìLLCî). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (ìSSNYî) on June 18, 2025. NY office location: Westchester County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to c/o The Kearney Realty & Development Group Inc., 57 Route 6 Suite 207, Baldwin Place, NY 10505. Purpose/ character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. #63851
Notice of Formation of LLC. Maplestreet LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/30/2025. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served and SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at c/o United Corporate Services, 10 Bank Street, Suite 560, White Plains, New York 10606. Purpose: any business permitted under law. #63853
Notice of Formation of VAN GO WAGON CO., LLC. Articles of Organization filed with SSNY on 07/07/2025. Office Location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Kelly Fitzpatrick 31 Hungerford Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #63855
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF VIVENZIO SURVEYING & CONSULTING LLC Vivenzio Surveying & Consulting LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 8, 2025. Office Location: Westchester County, NY. SSNY has been designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: Vincent A. Vivenzio, 359 Silver Hill Road, Easton, CT 06612. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. #63856
Gonzalez Growth Group LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 7/7/2025. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 2 Greenridge Ave, Apt 3T, White Plains, NY 10605. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. #63857
Notice of Formation of LLC. Raptors Baseball, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/10/2025. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served and SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at c/o Sayed Emal Wahezi, 515 Wilmot Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804. Purpose: any business permitted under law. #63858
Sealed bids will be received as set forth in instructions to bidders until 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, August 07, 2025 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.
Please call (518)457-2124 if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the letting. Region 08: New York State Department of Transportation 4 Burnett Blvd., Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603
D265523, PIN 881550, Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Ulster, Westchester Cos., TRAFFIC SIGNALS - TRANSFER SWITCHES WITH ROW - Various Locations., Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $75,000.00), Goals: MBE: 7.00%, WBE: 11.00%, SDVOB: 6.00%
