Westfair Business Journal - July 20

Recent real estate data points to a highly active and inventory-constrained market across both residential and commercial sectors. • Page 6 and 12

White Plains reenacts 1776 reading of Declaration of Independence

On July 12, downtown White Plains brought 1776 to life as colonists reenacted New York's first public reading of the Declaration of Independence at the American Legion Post, celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary. • Page 18

Ridgebury Farm expands GROW therapy program

RIDGEFIELD –Ridgebury Farm and Stables, founded in 2021 on 56 acres at 484 Ridgebury Road, has served as a safe space offering life-changing therapy opportunities for all ages. • Page 19

Eye on wine business — Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, Millbrook, New York

Ian Bearup, general manager and winemaker, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, Millbrook, New York. Photograph by Jim Henkens. • Page 14

BUSINESS

U.S. National Science Foundation awards

CT Quantum Technologies Engine $15M

By Gary Larkin / glarkin@westfairinc.com

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the NSF Quantum Technologies Engine in Connecticut an initial two-year, $15 million award that has the potential to grow to $160 million over the next decade.

The Connecticut Quantum Technologies Engine, which is led by the University of Connecticut in partnership with Yale University, Southern Connecticut State University, Connecticut State Community College, ConnCORP, Connecticut Innovations, and the State of Connecticut, is one 12 regions nationwide to receive a NSF Engines award.

The Connecticut Quantum Technologies Engine looks to advance American quantum innovation and secure the domestic quantum supply chain by accelerating the commercialization of quantum technologies for national defense, biotechnology, and financial services.

“NSF Engines investments in critical technologies and future industries will transform America’s innovation infrastructure for decades to come,” said Brian Stone, who performs the duties of the NSF director. The program

will advance the nation’s quantum innovation by accelerating quantum technologies for national defense, biotechnology and financial services, Stone added.

The funds will support the Engine’s technology translation, workforce development, and incubator operations. The funds will also facilitate industry and community engagement to deliver broad societal benefits. By demonstrating sufficient progress, the QuantumCT Engine has the potential to receive $160 million from NSF over the next decade.

The QuantumCT Engine will leverage world-leading research and innovation expertise from UConn and Yale to pursue translational research to benefit industry, generate technology ventures, and train the region’s workforce to enter a high-growth field. It will also deliver technology acceleration and startup support services to drive public-private partnerships.

Quantum technology industries are expected to grow to $200 billion by 2040, with the potential to reshape sectors important to Connecticut and the country, including aerospace, defense, drug development, manufacturing, and finance and insurance.

Connecticut companies that are adopting quantum technologies support more than 270,000 jobs, accounting for 38% of wages in the state. They also are responsible for millions of jobs and over $28.7 billion in GDP nationwide.

“Connecticut is the nation’s leading state for quantum technology adoption,” says Pamir Alpay, UConn’s provost and the principal investigator on the NSF-funded proposal. “The award recognizes our team’s success in establishing partnerships with industry to accelerate quantum technologies and build a quantum-ready workforce.”

The NSF Engines program invests in regional ecosystems with the potential to drive economic growth through technological innovation. The QuantumCT Engine proposal was chosen for funding from a field of 15 finalists following a highly competitive national selection process.

“As Connecticut’s flagship public university and the state’s land-grant institution, UConn takes pride in its leadership role within the QuantumCT Engine,” said UConn President Radenka Maric. “Our university is home to more than 60 esteemed faculty members who are experts in the field of quantum science and will collaborate with Yale researchers to drive innovative advancements

and groundbreaking discoveries in quantum research.”

He added that over the past three years, the two universities have been working hand-in-hand with our academic, state, industry, and community partners to position quantum technologies as a catalyst for economic development.

Gov. Ned Lamont, the Democrat who is facing Republican Sen. Ryan Fazio (R-Greenwich), called the award a huge win for the state.

“This award application process was highly competitive,” the governor said. “Our pioneering research and advanced application pipeline helped set us apart from the competition. Whereas other states may be theorizing about quantum, we’re already applying it together with corporate partners across the state.

“These federal funds, combined with state investment, will accelerate Connecticut’s progress in quantum technology and help establish our state as a national and global leader in this field.”

The State of Connecticut has pledged $121 million to the QuantumCT Engine, comprising $60 million already invested and an additional $60 million upon receiving the NSF award. This state support will build a quantum incubator in New Haven, the Engine’s hub, among other initiatives.

Katonah landlord demands $1.7m from former cannabis tenants

By Bill heltzel / bheltzel@westfairinc.com

A Katonah landlord that leased spaces in Kingston and Manhattan to a cannabis products retailer claims it got skunked on rent payments.

KDBF Ventures LLC is demanding $1.7 million from Fluent Corp. and RIV Capital Inc., in a lawsuit filed on July 6 in Westchester Supreme Court.

“Fluent stripped RIV Capital’s assets,” the complaint states, with the intent “to hinder, defraud, and frustrate … creditors, namely, KDBF.”

KDBF is associated with Amy Peckham, a horticulturalist who obtained one of the first medical marijuana licenses awarded by New York in 2015.

RIV Capital is a delisted Canadian Stock Exchange company that was acquired by Fluent Corp. of

Tampa, Florida. In 2022, an affiliate of RIV Capital signed 5-year leases with KDBF for stores on State Route 28 in Kingston, Ulster County, and in Midtown Manhattan, according to the complaint. Originally, the stores were branded under the Etain name.

After Fluent acquired RIV Capital in 2024, the stores announced that they were being rebranded under its name, with the “same products you love with a fresh new vibe.”

This past April 30, the Kingston and Manhattan stores announced that they were closing. Then Fluent allegedly removed fixtures, damaged property, abandoned the stores, and failed to pay rent.

RIV Capital had plenty of cash for paying its obligations before it was

bought by Fluent, KDBF claims, but the merger left RIV Capital in poor financial condition.

But KDBF argues that now RIV Capital’s guarantees are binding on Fluent.

Fluent is the “public-facing entity,” the complaint states, and “RIV Capital is merely a passive facade with no operations independent of Fluent.”

KDBF accused Fluent and RIV Capital of breaches of contract, breaches of guarantees, successor liability, alter-ego liability, and creditor violations.

It is demanding $1 million for alter-ego liability, $680,000 for the alleged Manhattan store obligations, and $50,000 for the alleged Kingston obligations.

Fluent’s press office did not reply to an email asking for its responses to the allegations.

NY and CT AGs in suit to block Paramount –Warner Discovery $110B merger

By Peter Katz / pkatz@westfairinc.com

New York Attorney General Letitia James and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong on July 13 joined with the attorneys general from 10 other states to file a lawsuit to stop the $110 billion merger of Paramount Skydance Corp. and Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and names Paramount Skydance Corp. and Warner Bros Discovery, Inc., as defendants.

David Ellison is the CEO and chairman of Paramount Skydance. He is the son of Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle Corporation. Both of them are major supporters of Donald Trump. The Trump Justice Department’s antitrust division has approved the merger saying it would increase competition and benefit consumers.

The lawsuit claims if the merger is allowed to proceed it would illegally undermine competition throughout the entertainment industry. The lawsuit says that if Paramount’s purchase of Warner Bros. were to proceed it would combine two of Hollywood’s five major film studios and two of the five major basic cable

companies, creating a massive conglomerate. The lawsuit claims that there would be fewer new film releases and a less diverse range of entertainment and news on television. The lawsuit warns that with less competition, Paramount would be able to dictate terms to theater owners and television providers, driving up prices for movie tickets and cable TV service.

One of the major television operations that Paramount already controls is CBS with its CBS News division. If the merger went ahead, the CNN news operation also would come under Paramount’s control. There already has been controversy over changes implemented at CBS News since it was taken over by Paramount including ending its radio news service, firings at the TV news program “60 Minutes” and changes to the CBSTV evening newscast.

“For over a century, Paramount and Warner Bros. have competed to create movies and television that bring people together, inspire and sustain generations of artists, and help us understand the world,” James said. “This merger would destroy

“For over a century, Paramount and Warner Bros. have competed to create movies and television that bring people together, inspire and sustain generations of artists, and help us understand the world.”

that competition, creating a massive company with unprecedented power and influence over news and entertainment across the globe. Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. threatens to raise costs for consumers and put jobs and businesses nationwide at risk.”

According to Tong, “There are no guarantees in life, but I can guarantee you this: prices will go up for Connecticut families. We will pay more for streaming, cable, and movie tickets, for less choice and less quality programming, and we will continue to lose access to quality news and fair reporting. This merger will create a media behemoth capable of controlling and crushing the American film and television industry, with dire consequences for consumers, local theaters and the workers and communities who rely on them, actors and artists, and for quality, objective and independent news.”

Tong said that the lawsuit was filed to fill the “antitrust enforcement void left by the distracted and uninterested Trump Department of Justice.”

The lawsuit points out that if the merger proceeds, Paramount would be one of four studios that would control 85% of all theatrical film releases. Paramount also would own lucrative sports programming including broadcasting rights for the

NFL on CBS, March Madness, and Major League Baseball, the CNN and CBS news operations, a and more than 50 basic cable networks such as MTV, HGTV, Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon and three of the top subscription streaming services, Paramount+, Discovery+, and HBO Max. It also would own 28 over-the-air TV stations in major markets.

The other attorneys general involved in the lawsuit are from California, Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington.

Paramount reacted to the filing of the lawsuit by issuing a statement that said, in part, “The lawsuit filed by the state attorneys general, in the most generous light, reflects a fundamentally flawed application of the antitrust laws and is wrong on both the facts and the law. We will vigorously defend the transaction and demonstrate that this challenge is inconsistent with sound competition policy and the competitive realities of the media marketplace. Delaying this transaction will only harm entertainment workers who have already suffered over recent years as technology has disrupted their livelihood and cost California tens of thousands of entertainment jobs.”

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Report: Lower Fairfield County Class A office availability holds steady at 28%

By Gary Larkin / glarkin@westfairinc.com

The office availability rate across lower Fairfield County remained flat in the first six months of 2026 at 28%, according to a report issued by Choyce Peterson, the Norwalk-based commercial real estate brokerage firm. Of the 90 buildings representing 16.4 million square feet of office building space in Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk and Westport, 4,585,097 square feet was still available

John Hannigan, Choyce Peterson co-founder and principal, sees the following trends developing in the office building market: a stabilization of availability six years after Covid, more buildings being repurposed for adaptive reuse (mostly for housing) and a significant reduction in the number of subleases.

“We have 1.8 million square feet of that has been removed due to

repurpose and reuse in 8 buildings,” Hannigan told the Westfair Business Journal.

He explained that Choyce Peterson had to remove eight buildings representing 1.8 million square feet from the survey because of reuse that was not office space.

“The majority of it is housing,” he said. “Some of it is assisted living. (the reuse) Just in the last six months, we added two (to the list of removals) in Stamford since January 2026 at 177 Broad St. and 201 Broad St.”

As for subleases, Hannigan sees a large reduction due to a return to the pre-Covid market where landlords tended to hold onto to the leases for primary tenants who are requiring more workers to return to the office.

“The quantity of sublease space

“A major reason for higher availability rates in Stamford and Norwalk is that there is a bigger challenge for landlords to lease to bigger tenants in bigger blocks of space.”

has dropped significantly,” he explained. “A lot of space was on the market in the early 2020s. Some of it has been leased. Other lease expirations occurred. The sublease went directly back to the landlord. There are almost historic lows in this area.”

Charlene O’Connell, Choyce Peterson vice president, described the office availability market as being “intricate.”

“Even in towns with elevated availability, tenants searching for move-in ready, high quality office space often discover that the list of viable options is much shorter than expected,” O’Connell said.

In the category of some things never change, Greenwich and Westport continued to remain very tight markets. In Westport, 14 buildings have no space available while in Greenwich about half of the vacancies of the 24 buildings Choyce Peterson tracks is in one building – 1 American Lane, where there is 309,500 square feet available.

“It’s a tale of two markets,” Hannigan said. “Greenwich and Westport have been historically very, very tight. And they have gotten even tighter as the years have gone on. The Stamford/Norwalk availability markets have ballooned over the last five, six years.”

A major reason for higher availability rates in Stamford and Norwalk is that there is a bigger challenge for landlords to lease to bigger tenants in bigger blocks of space. Some of the office buildings in those cities are larger buildings that once housed big tenants.

“They are larger floor plates, larger buildings,” Hannigan added. “Another cause of the vacancies is that it’s too expensive for landlords to subdivide these floors and pay for the construction and renovation of these spaces that the tenants expect the landlords to pay for.”

Here is a breakdown of the four submarkets that make up Choyce Peterson’s mid-year 2026 report: • Stamford decreased to 26.5% from 29.5%. Out of the 28 buildings surveyed, the most significant leasing activity occurred at 400 Atlantic St., MetroCenter 1 Station Place, and 3001-3003 Summer St. ,which combined absorbed 155,894 square feet. Additionally, adaptive reuse continues to reshape Stamford’s commercial real estate

market, as 1,027,000 sf of space in four buildings has been removed from the office inventory over the past few years.

• Norwalk increased to 42.1% from 41.2%. Of the 17 buildings surveyed, four showed an increase totaling 138,085 square feet: 800 Connecticut Ave., 40 Richards Ave., and to a lesser extent 20 Marshall St. and 601 Merritt 7. Adaptive reuse has also impacted Norwalk’s commercial real estate market, with 645,876 square feet across three buildings removed from the office inventory over the past few years.

• Greenwich increased to 20.2% from 13.7%. With 24 buildings surveyed, most of the space added to the market took place at 1 American Lane, 1 Lafayette Place and 600 Steamboat Road. Leasing activity was mainly concentrated at 75 Holly Hill Lane and 411 W Putnam Ave., accounting for 29,961 square feet of absorption. Even though eight of the 24 buildings surveyed in Greenwich display no availability, Greenwich is experiencing its highest overall availability rate since Year-End 2021. In addition, adaptive reuse is impacting Greenwich’s commercial real estate market for the first time in this survey, as one building totaling 137,245 square feet has been removed from its office inventory. • Westport increased to 12.4% from 11.9%. Of the 21 buildings surveyed, three buildings posted an increase in available space totaling 32,409 square feet: 1 Glendinning Place, 55 Greens Farms Road, and 33 Riverside Ave. Leasing activity was strongest at 57 Greens Farms Road with 18,618 square feet taken off the market. Westport continues to be the tightest of the four markets surveyed with 12 buildings showing no availability and only two have more than 25,000 square feet available.

On a more light note, Hannigan pointed out an interesting development due to the exodus of workers from offices due to Covid in the early 2020s.

“There is furniture available,” he said. “Not only have we been able to obtain free furniture in our negotiations on behalf of our tenants within a suite, some of the larger landlords are allowing our clients to choose furniture within their portfolio.”

How caring for an ailing grandfather led to a successful homecare business

By Gary Larkin / glarkin@westfairinc.com

In the 1990s, Meriden resident Sharon D’Aquila lived two houses from her grandfather, Edward DeRosa. While that was a blessing, it soon became a major responsibility for her and her family as he received a shocking diagnosis. All of sudden she became his primary caregiver.

“I took care of my grandfather who was diagnosed with Alzeheimer’s disease,” Sharon said. “At first we hired hourly services for him but when he started wandering we had to hire live-in care for him. Grampy’s wishes were to stay in his home rather than move into a facility, so we kept him at home for 5 years until he passed.”

See the company’s milestones over its 30 years

With full-time jobs for medical and emergency services – Sharon at the State Police, Veterans Memorial Hospital, and the former Meriden Orthopedics Center and Ron at MidState Medical Center and Yale New Haven’s Trauma Center – it wasn’t as if the couple was foreign to providing nonmedical service to those in need.

The D’Aquilas decided in 1996 to convert the experience of caring for Sharon’s grandfather and their work background to create what would become Assisted Living Home Care Services. Between Sharon’s managerial skills at the hospital and orthopedics center and Ron’s 30 years of community health and management experience that included director of emergency services at MidState Medical Center, they gave it a go.

“Ron and Sharon took a course

Notable company milestones achieved during Assisted Living Home Care Services’ 30-year history:

1996 – Ron and Sharon D’Aquila incorporate company, strategically and slowly building key management and caregiving support team from above the garage office at their Meriden home.

2000 – Assisted Living Home Care Services opens first company office in Meriden.

2010 – The family launches Assisted Living Technologies; a sister company built on the belief that home care and home safety technology should not be separate and that caregiving doesn’t stop when the caregiver leaves. The company offers medical alert devices for personal emergency response, medication management, fall and wander prevention and home and fire safety.

2013-2016 – Mario and Nick, the D’Aquila sons, who grew up alongside the business, now join it as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Information Officer, respectively.

2018 – The company opens second office location in Fairfield (eventually moves to Westport), Connecticut to serve greater portion of the state.

2018 – Assisted Living Home Care Services becomes credentialed provider of the Adult Family Living/Foster Caregiver program, an initiative that pays family members to care for their elderly relatives, offered by the Department of Social Services’ Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders.

2019 – The company wins two major industry accolades: Best of Home Care – Employer of Choice Award and Provider of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse, an independent satisfaction firm for home care businesses.

2019 – Mario and Nick unveil the Platinum Caregiver Awards, a new employee appreciation program for its caregivers that rewards them with $5,000 each month.

2019 – The D’Aquila family relocates company from Meriden to Cheshire, purchasing two buildings for future business opportunities.

2020 – Assisted Living Home Care Services is ranked on the 2020 Inc. Magazine 5000 list of fastest growing companies, a highly-coveted accolade among the 36.2 million small businesses throughout the United States.

2021 – Assisted Living Technologies and My Guardian Angel, a medical alert device provider in Western, Massachusetts, announce partnership.

2023 – Assisted Living Home Care Services acquires Day Kimball Homemakers to open third office location in Putnam (eventually moving to Woodstock).

2026 – Assisted Living Home Care Services becomes certified Dementia Live provider through the nationally-recognized AGEu-cate Training Institute, a new tool in the powerful arena of sensitivity awareness training for its caregiver staff. The company opens a fourth office in Oxford, Massachusetts to serve clients across the southern counties of the state.

on small business from UConn and established a mission statement,”

Mario said. “At that time, we also met with accountants, lawyers and other businesses like our own.

“That happens because we have an underlying conviction to build a compassionate caregiver culture that recognizes a distinct difference between simply showing up for work and making a meaningful difference in peoples’ lives.”

They launched Assisted Living Home Care Services with only seven caregivers, serving the greater New Haven area.

Flash forward three decades and the second-generation, family-owned business now operates four independent office locations and serves seniors across Connecticut and Massachusetts with its robust 700+ caregiver staff members. Those offices are in Cheshire (the headquarters), Woodstock, Westport and Oxford, Massachusetts.

The management team now includes sons, Mario, who is the COO, and Nick, who is the chief information officer and vice president of the subsidiary Assisted Living Technologies.

The team also includes Tom Daly, regional director, general manager, director of quality assurance; Julie Cruz, director of The Adult Family Living Program/director of education; Lynne Talbot, director of marketing and community outreach;

“The D’Aquilas decided in 1996 to convert the experience of caring for Sharon’s grandfather and their work background to create what would become Assisted Living Home Care Services.”

Amy Cormier, HR director; Teri Ducharme, regional director; and John O’Brien, regional director; and Andrew Sylvester, controller. By 2010, the company added Assisted Living Technologies. That subsidiary was founded on Ron’s vision that using technology in the home could help the safety needs of seniors via the use of wireless, sensor-based technologies that help reduce the risk of falls, improve their compliance with medication usage and promote rapid access to emergency care, according to Ron.

Company history

The D’Aquilas live by the motto, “if a family was in your care, they were your responsibility. Full stop. If a caregiver couldn’t make a shift, someone from the family went instead.”

Mario remembers as a child being put into the family car late at night by his parents to drive to a senior client’s home to ensure that they got to bed safely.

“Caregivers are not just assigned to a family, but rather, matched perfectly to a senior client’s personality, their daily rhythms, the particular way they prefer their mornings, who they like to talk to, and what they need to feel like themselves,” Mario said. “As such, Assisted Living Home Care Services has led the charge to raise the standards for quality of care across the board in the highly competitive homecare industry. Managers also

receive incentives if quality assurance benchmarks are achieved.”

The performance incentives include the Platinum Caregiver Award and genuine daily appreciation for staff members. The family prides itself on an extraordinary employee retention rate with some employees still working for nearly 25 years. Each month the agency awards five of its most exemplary caregivers with $1,000 each, plus a crystal obelisk, and certificate.

All prospective caregivers undergo a National Criminal Background Check, get verified through eVerify, receive comprehensive training, including memory care, and are always insured, bonded and supervised.

“Our caregivers are among the most recognized in the Northeast –

not for attendance or compliance, but because families write about them,” Mario added. “Families mention them in obituaries, they send heartfelt, hand-written notes to us, saying things like: she didn’t just care for our elderly loved one, she became part of our family.”

“As we continue to grow in both employee size and geography, our underlying commitment to always putting family first in both business and personal will always remain our primary purpose,” concludes D’Aquila. “Somewhere right now, a family is realizing that things have changed with their elderly loved one and they are desperately trying to navigate a confusing system, wishing there were a guide. That’s our company’s role for the next thirty years.”

WMCHealth opens Westchester Medical Center Specialty Pharmacy

On Monday, July 13, the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) in Valhalla announced the opening of Westchester Medical Center Specialty Pharmacy, expanding access to high-touch pharmacy care for patients with complex, chronic or rare conditions.

The new specialty in-network pharmacy brings WMCHealth physicians, pharmacists and patients together in one care environment to help patients obtain, understand and stay on medications that often require close monitoring, prior authorization support and ongoing clinical follow-up.

As an extension of a patient’s clinical team, Westchester Medical Center Specialty Pharmacy gives pharmacists timely access to relevant medical information and direct coordination with providers, supporting faster issue resolution, personalized counseling and fewer gaps in care.

“Patients with complex conditions deserve a seamless, world-class care experience that extends far beyond the exam room,” said David Lubarsky, M.D., MBA, FASA, president and CEO of WMCHealth, the Hudson Valley’s only academic medical center-led health network, serving nearly 2 and 1/2 million residents across more than 6,000 square miles. “With

By Georgette Gouvei a / ggouveia@westfairinc.com

Westchester Medical Center Specialty Pharmacy, we are building the most advanced, coordinated model of care in the Hudson Valley, bringing physicians, pharmacists and patients together to make lifesaving therapies easier to access, understand and sustain.”

“Specialty medications often require more than dispensing; they require education, monitoring, insurance navigation and close coordination with the care team,” added Urshila Shah, PharmD, BCPS, CPEL, senior vice president and chief pharmacy officer at WMCHealth. “By bringing these services in-network, we strengthen the continuum of care and provide the personalized support patients need to

stay on treatment. Expanding specialty pharmacy services is an important investment in the health of our communities, helping patients receive coordinated care closer to home.”

Westchester Medical Center Specialty Pharmacy supports patients who receive medications requiring close follow-up, specialized handling or additional clinical guidance, including therapies for:

• Gastroenterology (such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and hepatitis);

• Hematology (anemia, clotting disorders and other complex blood conditions);

• Rheumatology (autoimmune and inflammatory conditions such as

“Specialty medications often require more than dispensing; they require education, monitoring, insurance navigation and close coordination with the care team.”

rheumatoid arthritis and lupus);

• Oncology;

• Infectious diseases (HIV/AIDS, including antiretroviral therapy, adherence counseling and stigma-sensitive care);

• Cardiology (amyloidosis, cardiomyopathy); and

• Additional specialty areas as services expand.

For patients, Westchester Medical Center Specialty Pharmacy helps reduce barriers through insurance and financial assistance support, free medication delivery to a patient’s home or a provider’s office and a simplified refill process. For providers, it reduces administrative burden and creates a more direct connection to pharmacy support for complex treatment plans. Patients using Westchester Medical Center Specialty Pharmacy are enrolled in the WMCHealth Patient Management Program, a free service that helps patients:

• Manage side effects, questions and concerns related to high-risk specialty medications;

• Stay on track with personalized treatment plans;

• Resolve medication-related issues through direct provider coordination;

• Navigate insurance, co-pay assistance and financial aid programs.

Connect with Westchester Medical Center Specialty Pharmacy — 100 Woods Road, Suite 1A02, by calling 914-493-6337 or 844-962-6337 toll free from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. You can also email specialtypharmacy@wmchealth.org.

NY state regulations to be reviewed, possibly streamlined

By Gary Larkin / glarkin@westfairinc.com

n a move that is being cast as beneficial to businesses and others that must deal with government agencies and comply with a variety of regulations, New York state is beginning what is branded as a “Regulatory Reset.”

Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed an Executive Order directing state agencies to review regulations and laws in an effort to eliminate those that are outdated while modernizing and introducing efficiencies.

Hochul’s office noted that in June the governor announced 50 actions across 22 state agencies to remove or modernize outdated regulations.

“Each Affected State Entity shall conduct a review of its existing regulations and administrative procedures to identify inefficiencies that hinder the state’s ability to deliver for New Yorkers,” the new Executive Order said.

The Executive Order also requires state agencies to evaluate all boards, councils, task forces and commissions within their jurisdiction and recommend the dissolution or reform of any that have not recently met, no longer serve the public interest, or whose functions have been superseded by other entities.

Among the items directed to be examined for making changes are: burdensome fees and fines imposed on individuals and small businesses which drive up costs without generating meaningful revenue for the state; penalties that can be reduced, waived for first-time non-willful violations, or modified to incentivize compliance over penalization; opportunities for consolidating or streamlining fee requirements; and identification of reports mandated by regulation, policy, or statute that are no longer utilized, are redundant, or can be consolidated.

“This ‘Regulatory Reset’ will

leverage cutting edge tools and human expertise to conduct the most comprehensive review of our laws and regulations in state history, saving New Yorkers precious time and money,” Hochul said. “While some in Washington have tried to gut the very functions of government, we are choosing a different path, one that will strengthen the vital work of government and reaffirm its role for good in our state. New Yorkers rely on state government in ways big and small every day, but for too long, needless red tape has slowed down the core functions of government and made it harder for our state to deliver for its residents – that changes today.”

The state is working with the Recoding America Fund, US Digital Response, and Stanford University’s RegLab on the initiative. The Recoding America Fund and US Digital Response are nonprofits focused on improving government’s ability to deliver services and outcomes. They

have used artificial intelligence (AI) programming to help compile and prepare materials for New York state’s ‘Regulatory Reset’ review.

Recoding America Fund Executive Vice President Robert Gordon said, “Too often, governments just pile new rules on top of old ones, costing time and money for citizens, businesses, and public employees. Today New York asks a simple, necessary question: What can we take away? Alongside our partner US Digital Response, we’ve been honored to help deploy AI to find rules worth revisiting, at a scale once out of reach.”

Recommendations on changes are to be evaluated by the state agencies and in the governor’s office. Potential reforms would then have to go through appropriate regulatory and rulemaking processes or through updates to state laws to be developed in collaboration with the State Legislature.

Danbury’s Alpha Metalcraft Group expands commercial, business development teams

By Gary Larkin / glarkin@westfairinc.com

DANBURY — Alpha Metalcraft Group, a manufacturer of products for defense, aerospace and X-ray imaging industries, has hired a chief commercial officer and senior manager of business development in addition to expanding its commercial and business development teams.

Simon Cloutier as its chief commercial officer and Charles Strickland as senior manager, business development. Diane Spooner has been hired as manager of account management in Commack, New York, and Ramy Ghebrial, Dave Simon and Jonas Jönsthövel were selected as independent manufacturers’ representatives. Juan Gomez will lead plant management operations in Commack and Manuel Chavez will direct plant operations in Pacoima, California.

Reporting to CEO Alec Searle, Cloutier will lead AMG’s commercial strategy, inside sales, contracting, program management and customer engagement across all four of AMG’s manufacturing sites. Cloutier brings more than 25 years of aerospace and defense experience, spanning commercial management, contracts, program management and engineering. He

previously served as the Director of Sales for Collins Aerospace.

Reporting to Vice President of Business Development John Boscia, Strickland will help AMG with acquiring new customers and programs across all four sites. Strickland brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across defense manufacturing, program management and strategic growth, including 20 years of decorated U.S. Navy service and nearly two decades of progressive leadership at Marvin Engineering.

As the Senior Manager of Technical Solutions, Business Development at Marvin, Strickland secured over $300 million in new defense contracts in a single year, led competitive capture strategies and expanded customer engagement across high value markets.

He previously served as Director of the Program Management Office,

where he oversaw a $30 million annual program backlog and led a team supporting major customers including Raytheon, Boeing, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Defense Logistics Agency and multiple FMS partners.

Spooner will serve as the primary contact for key Commack customers across commercial and defense markets, driving pricing strategy, contract management and program execution while supporting revenue growth and operational performance.

Spooner has held commercial and account management roles of increasing responsibility over her career, most recently serving as an account manager at Power Device Corp., a TransDigm company, where she managed a multi-million-dollar portfolio of strategic aerospace and defense accounts across OEM, defense and commer-

cial markets.

Based in Southern California, Ghebrial will focus on space and pressure vessel applications. Past experiences include business development roles with AETC and AMETEK and Engineering Manager for HRD Aero Systems.

Jönsthövel is based in Hamburg, Germany. He is the manager for JJAerotech, which connects hightech aviation companies with manufacturers, OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in Europe.

Gomez has more than a decade of experience running production facilities In his most recent role, Gomez led plant operations where he was responsible for safety, quality, productivity and cost across a workforce of 133 employees.

Chavez brings more than 18 years of manufacturing and operations leadership in the aerospace and defense industry to his role at Pacoima.

Hochul announces $19M more in grants for Yonkers and HV communities

By Peter Katz / pkatz@westfairinc.com

Gov. Kathy Hochul was in Yonkers on the afternoon of July 8 to announce the awarding of $19 million in new state grants for the City of Yonkers, the Sullivan County community of Livingston Manor and the Ulster County community of Ellenville.

Yonkers is receiving $10 million in a Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant while Ellenville and Livingston Manor each are to receive $4.5 million in funding from the NY Forward program.

“I don’t believe government should be on your back; government should be on your side and this is an example of that philosophy,” Hochul said, explaining that it means “making sure you have the resources, the money, to do what your community wants.”

Hochul had high praise for Yonkers having become Hollywood on the Hudson with the growth of its movie and TV production industry.

“It has an incredible economic impact,” Hochul said while describing how filming has taken place outside of the new studios in Yonkers at such locations as the Hudson River Museum and Yonkers Metro-North train station. “To transform this into

a hub for creating the content that people see around the globe is really special.”

Hochul praised Ellenville for building more housing and community spaces recently and strengthening the village’s connection to its history and the natural beauty of the Hudson Valley. She said that the hamlet of Livingston Manor has a main street that looks like a postcard and said the $4.5 million in state funding should help it enhance what it has and develop even more.

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano reminded the local, county and state officials who had gathered along with representatives of labor and the business community for Hochul’s announcement that Yonkers this year was facing a budget shortfall and the state helped deal with it through additional state aid.

“This grant is so important,” Spano said, noting that the additional funding will help enhance access to the city’s Hudson River waterfront. “This is one of the most beautiful places in the world … the background, the Hudson River and the Palisades off in the distance. It is amazing. This city is a city on the move, but we could never have done

“This is one of the most beautiful places in the world … the background, the Hudson River and the Palisades off in the distance. It is amazing. This city is a city on the move, but we could never have done it by ourselves. We have been able to do this because of partnerships.”

it by ourselves. We have been able to do this because of partnerships.”

Congressman George Latimer contrasted the spirit of cooperation and partnership shown by New York’s municipalities and the state government as reflected in various state grants to fund local projects and housing development with what he has observed in Washington lately.

Latimer asked, “Any governor, Gov. Hochul, her colleagues the governor of Connecticut, the governor of New Jersey, if they had a partner in Washington, D.C, in the White House, how much more could we do? What could we do for Yonkers and for Livingston Manor and for Ellenville and for all the cities and villages and towns of New York and the villages and towns in Massachusetts, in Illinois, in Georgia, in Texas?”

Latimer criticized President

Trump for his July 3 speech at Mount Rushmore that was negative in tone instead of lifting people up and suggested that maybe attitudes prevalent in Washington could change depending on the outcome of the upcoming November elections or the 2028 presidential election.

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins told the gathering, “These investments do not just benefit one community; they benefit all around in the Hudson Valley and beyond. When you make these investments we’re transforming the local economy, creating opportunities for residents and businesses. I have 45 municipalities in Westchester County and guess what? Every time there’s an investment in one it’s an investment in all. Downtown revitalization is more than improving buildings. It’s about creating those neighborhoods where people want to live, work and play.”

Luxury markets in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties remain strong

Driven by rising sales, continued price appreciation and sustained buyer demand, the luxury real estate market across New York state remained strong in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Q2 2026 Luxury Market Report put out by Houlihan Lawrence, the leading real estate brokerage serving New York City’s northern suburbs.

According to the report, released Tuesday, July 14, Westchester County led the region, with luxury sales above $2 million climbing more than 16% and homes selling for more than the asking price. In the second quarter, the highest luxury sale in Westchester was $10 million in the city of Rye.

Putnam and Dutchess counties continued to attract buyers seeking lifestyle, space and long-term value, with homes

“While inventory improved in several luxury price segments, supply at the highest end of the market remains limited”

— Liz Nunan , President and CEO of Houlihan LawrenceChildren’s

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sold over $1 million across both counties increasing 5%.

“While inventory improved in several luxury price segments, supply at the highest end of the market remains limited,” said Liz Nunan, president and CEO of the 138-year-old Houlihan Lawrence, which has 32 offices and

1,450-plus agents across Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Columbia, Ulster and Orange counties in New York and Fairfield County in Connecticut. “Wellpriced, exceptional homes continue to command significant interest, reinforcing the strength and resilience of the luxury market.”

In high summer, high time for five-minute garden maintenance

By Melinda MyerS

Improve a garden’s beauty, increase enjoyment and reduce stress five minutes at a time. As gardeners we know, and research proves, that gardening is good for the mind, body and spirit. However, busy schedules often lead to neglected projects, weedy gardens and long to-do lists — particularly as temperatures rise.

We often delay tackling these tasks until we have an afternoon or evening to dedicate to our landscapes. By then the weeds have overtaken the garden, perennials become floppy and veggies are past their prime. But fight the overwhelming desire to give up. Instead, look for small tasks that can be done in between other activities or when you need a brief break from work to clear your mind and stretch your muscles.

Keep a weather-proof container or two filled with gloves, a favorite weeding tool and pruners in a convenient location near the garden. This ensures that the time available will be spent weeding or deadheading instead of looking for tools. A bucket with kneeling pads and tools by the door or an old mailbox set in the garden will save time and steps retrieving these items.

Use this time to remove spent flowers or cut back perennials in need of a trim. Prune off any dead or damaged twigs above a set of healthy buds when you are out working in your garden. Use a bypass hand pruner to make clean cuts that leave your plants looking their best.

Dig weeds, roots and all. This task is easiest when the soil is moist and the weeds are small. Eliminating weeds from the garden before they set seed means fewer weeds to pull in the future. Prioritize projects into Must Do, Should Do and Might Do tasks. This is a great way to reduce what seems like an overwhelming project into manageable steps.

The Must Dos ensure your plants will survive. Focus on watering as needed, weed control and managing plant-threatening pests.

Should Dos include mulching, fertilizing and winterizing as needed and can be done after you take care of the Must Dos. These could wait a year but should be addressed soon. Tackling the Should Do tasks eventually reduces time spent on the Must Do ones. Might Do tasks are those like deadheading and staking that boost beauty but are not critical for the plant’s survival. This is just one way to divide your gardening tasks, but priorities will vary from gardener to gardener based on your desired goals. Some may feel deadheading or staking is critical and add it to the Must Do or Should Do list while others consider it a task to do once the others are complete. You may decide to replace higher maintenance plants with those that are free flowering, self-supporting and have fewer pest problems.

If the Must Do tasks are difficult for you to accomplish, consider asking for help or hiring a professional. Pay for big jobs and those you prefer to skip so you can focus on those you can do and that bring you joy.

You’ll be surprised how much you can accomplish in just a few minutes. Plus, tackling your landscape one small task at a time can be less overwhelming and less stressful.

Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including “The Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, Second Edition” and “Small Space Gardening.” She hosts “The Great Courses’” “How to Grow Anything” instant video and DVD series and the nationally-syndicated “Melinda’s Garden Moment” TV and radio program. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. For more, visit here. https://www. melindamyers.com.

State to look for residual mercury contamination of Rye Brook site

By Peter Katz / pkatz@westfairinc.com

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and the State Department of Health (NYSDOH) plan to launch an investigation to determine whether mercury contamination still exists at a site in Rye Brook that had undergone two previous cleanups that cost a total of $13.4 million.

The cleanups took place at what was classified as a State Superfund Site at 55 Hillandale Road in Rye Brook. It was a residence where a chemist, Edmund Barbera, operated a mercury recycling and repacking facility, Port Refinery, Inc, from the 1970s to 1991.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was involved in the case, and in 2022 settled a lawsuit the government had brought against companies that handled mercury that had been processed by Port Refinery, Inc.

On Sept. 13, 2022, Damian Williams, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and Lisa Flavia Garcia, Regional Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 2, announced a consent decree signed by defendants American Iron & Metal Co., Inc., Culp Industries Inc., Paramount Global and Public Service Company of New Hampshire in which they agreed to pay $437,255 toward costs incurred by the EPA in conducting cleanup activities at the site. In a separate settlement, DuPont, D&D, Oxy and W.A> Baum agreed to pay the government $1,412,255.

According to a July 8 notification to

Rye Brook residents from Mayor Jason Klein, “In the early 1990’s the EPA investigated the site and discovered extensive mercury contamination that resulted in the excavation and removal of over 6,300 tons of contaminated soil from this and neighboring properties. Then, in 2004, additional mercury was found adjacent to the original property which led to a much wider investigation of the area by the EPA.”

As part of the clean-up, the house and at least one other structure on the land were demolished and a contaminated drywell and septic tank were dealt with.

“The results of the additional investigation were that mercury contamination above the ‘Site-Specific Action Level’ was present in isolated areas near the Arbors, the 55 Hillandale Road property, and the stormwater drainage system located downgradient of 55 Hillandale Road,” Klein said. “In addition, mercury contamination in soil above the ‘Site-Specific Action Level’ was also documented on isolated portions of the residential properties located adjacent to the 55 Hillandale Road property. Between 2004 and 2007 the EPA completed remediation that included the removal and replace-

ment of the house at 55 Hillandale, as well as removal of over 9,300 tons of mercury-containing soils, mercury, and other debris from the area.”

The NYSDEC and NYSDOH now plan to go back to the site to spend about 45 days conducting additional indoor air, surface water, sump pump water, and sediment sampling investigation as a follow-up to a “Remedial Assessment” completed at the site by the EPA in June 2022. The EPA had found contamination still present on site and in immediate surrounding areas at that time.

Klein said that the village did not find out about the state’s plans for further testing until just before the July 4 holiday weekend.

“It is concerning to the village that it has taken so long for federal and state agencies to contact us with this information,” Klein said. “While this is not a village project, we continue to advocate the NYSDEC and NYSDOH on behalf of our residents for complete transparency and for the sharing of information related to the investigation and the possible need for any remedial actions to ensure the area is safe.”

Westport-based Charter Growth Partners investment firm opens

By Gary Larkin / glarkin@westfairinc.com

WESTPORT

— Charter Growth Partners investment firm was launched Monday by Charter Realty founder Dan Zelson, Cliff Sirlin, and Ben Harris. Their collective experience includes managing more than $2 billion in capital and helping scale more than 150 companies.

Charter Growth Partners invests in consumer businesses where "in real life" commerce is central to how companies deliver products and services. The founding partners bring experience across real estate, brand building, operations, and private transaction underwriting.

Zelson, the founding principal of Charter Realty, leads the Charter Growth Partners team as he has overseen more than 8.5 million square feet of listings across 11 states and represents over 55 national and regional retail tenants throughout the Northeast and across the country, including TJX Companies, Costco, and Shake Shack.

Sirlin served as managing director at LaunchCapital, the early-stage venture capital platform of the Pritzker family office, with offices in New York, Boston and San Francisco. Harris was CEO

and co-founder of Centennial Media, the third-largest publisher in the United States by retail sales. Operating more than 50 brands with products sold in over 55,000 retail locations,

"We have a decades-long track record working alongside exceptional retail and consumer businesses," Zelson said. "What we have learned is that scaling requires more than capital. It needs disciplined site selection, thoughtful leasing, and an exceptional operating playbook. Charter Growth Partners was built to bring those capabilities together."

Charter Growth Partners' investment pillars include food and beverage, health and wellness, specialty retail, sports, and entertainment. At a time when the world has become increasingly digital, "in-real-life" experiences matter more than ever, and consumers

are showing a strong preference for interacting and engaging in person, Zelson added.

The partnership has a demonstrated history of identifying high-conviction concepts and building the operational infrastructure to scale them across categories, geographies, and market cycles.

"We look for companies that have the potential to become market leaders in their segments," Sirlin said. "Our role is to bring the capital, relationships, and strategic support to help them reach that next stage."

Harris explained how the team functions as a team serving all types of investors.

"Our team has been on every side of the table as founders, operators, and investors," Harris said. "We know what it takes to build businesses because we have all done it ourselves."

The firm draws on the retail real estate expertise of Charter Realty and Zelco Properties & Development. Charter Realty is a full-service national commercial real estate firm that has leased more than 30 million square feet for some of the nation's preeminent tenants and landlords. Zelco Properties & Development has completed acquisitions and ground-up developments totaling more than 8 million square feet across retail, mixed-use, hospitality, technology campuses, and residential projects.

Charter Growth Partners is evaluating investment and partnership opportunities with founders, management teams, and capital partners who share its conviction that physical commerce remains one of the most powerful engines of brand building and long-term value creation.

Eye on wine business — Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, Millbrook, New York

By Jeremy Wayne / jwayne@westfairinc.com

Ian Bearup, general manager and winemaker, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, Millbrook, New York. Photograph by Jim Henkens. Event at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery. Courtesy Millbrook Vineyards & Winery. Millbrook Vineyards & Winery’s 2018 Cabernet Franc. Courtesy Millbrook Vineyards & Winery.

Last year marked the 40th harvest at the Millbrook Vineyards & Winery in Millbrook, New York. The Westfair Business Journal recently spoke with Millbrook’s general manager, winemaker Ian Bearup, to learn more about winemaking in our region and how a successful winery is run. Edited highlights appear below:

Ian, thanks for speaking with us. What was your own professional background before entering the wine industry, and what skills or experiences have proved most valuable in helping you manage and grow the business?

“I was born on a vineyard in Northern California where my father was farming... in Anderson Valley. Over the years, I have done pretty much every job there is at a winery — delivering wine, pruning crews, cellar work, lab, assistant winemaker, head winemaker and now GM and winemaker here at Millbrook. This is my 20th harvest in the industry. I think working through each of those roles gives me a real understanding of the whole operation, and that has proven to be the most valuable thing I bring to this job.”

How many people does Millbrook Vineyards & Winery employ on a full-time and seasonal basis, and what are the biggest staffing challenges facing a winery today?

“On the full-time side we have roughly six people, about 20 part-time staff in the tasting room and three to four seasonal vineyard workers who come on during the growing season. Staffing is one of the real challenges in this industry, and it is not unique to Millbrook. Housing in the Hudson Valley is hard to come by and costs are extremely high. But the biggest challenge is simply finding people with solid wine knowledge. It takes years to develop that expertise, and

there are only so many of them out there.”

For someone unfamiliar with the economics of wine production, can you describe the point at which a vineyard becomes financially viable?

“It’s a tough question to answer cleanly, because there’s no single formula. Building a foothold in your market is really the foundation of everything. Getting the attention of customers is harder than ever with the sheer amount of product out there competing for their attention. At a basic level you have two paths. You can make a lot of wine and sell it at a lower price point, or you can make smaller amounts and sell it for more.”

Millbrook has expanded beyond wine production to include tastings, events like the Bernie Williams Jazz concert, food service and visitor experiences. From a business perspective, how important have these activities become to the company’s overall financial performance?

“The tasting room and winery grounds are where we get to showcase everything we do. It is our stage. Whether it’s a small gathering with

“Getting the attention of customers is harder than ever with the sheer amount of product out there competing for their attention. At a basic level you have two paths. You can make a lot of wine and sell it at a lower price point, or you can make smaller amounts and sell it for more.”

friends out in the vineyard or a tasting experience paired with a charcuterie plate on our terrace overlooking the vines, we want every visit to feel like a true wine experience. When you can give someone that experience in person on the land where the wine was grown, it connects in a way that a bottle on a shelf never can. Without a place to showcase what we do, we would not have a product worth talking about."

Without necessarily disclosing confidential figures, can you indicate what portion of revenue is typically generated from wine sales versus hospitality, events and visitor experiences? Has that balance changed over time?

“Each avenue of the business comes with different margins, and understanding those margins is really what drives our decision making. Rather than chasing volume across the board, we look closely at what each revenue stream is actually returning and use that to decide where to push harder and where to pull back. It is an ongoing process. The balance shifts, the market shifts and we adjust accordingly.”

How do direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales at the winery compare with sales through retailers, restaurants and distributors in terms of profitability and

strategic importance?

“DTC is our favorite avenue, because it allows us to connect directly with our customers. Sales through retailers and distributors tend to have smaller margins, but we love getting our product out there for customers to see on wine lists and on store shelves.”

What are the biggest cost pressures facing the business today and how have these changed in recent years?

“Labor, equipment, land, insurance, regulations. The cost pressures are real, and they have intensified across the board in recent years. Running a winery means managing a long list of expenses that never seem to go in the right direction.”

Looking ahead, where do you see the greatest opportunities for growth?

“Reaching the right customers is the first priority (and) expanding our wine club is a big focus. We want to offer our members really compelling value and make being part of the Millbrook community something worth holding onto. We are also expanding our food and beverage offerings. That means exploring new varietals as we continue to learn what performs best on our land but also looking at things like nonalcoholic wines as consumer preferences continue to evolve."

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Does your state have an estate tax?

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Most people know the federal government can tax your estate. What many don’t realize is that your state might, too, and the exemptions can be much lower than you’d expect.

Understanding how state estate taxes work, and whether you live in one of the states that imposes them, is an important part of protecting the legacy you’ve worked hard to build.

THE FEDERAL EXEMPTION VERSUS STATE EXEMPTIONS

On the federal level, the estate tax exemption is relatively high. For 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has set the basic exclusion amount at $15 million per individual. That means most people won’t owe federal estate tax. But “most people” isn’t everyone, and for those with major assets, failing to plan for it can take a meaningful bite out of what you leave behind.

On the state level, it gets more complicated. Many states have set their own exemption thresholds, and some, like New York’s, are lower than the federal level. (Connecticut’s is the same as the federal. See the chart below.) That means residents with far more modest estates can still find themselves subject to state estate tax, often without realizing it until it’s too late to plan.

A STATE-BY-STATE BREAKDOWN

The table to the right outlines current estate and inheritance tax exemptions and rates by state. Note that estate tax and inheritance tax are two different things. Estate tax is levied on the estate itself before distribution, while inheritance tax is paid by the beneficiary receiving the assets. Unlike estate tax rates, inheritance tax rates usually vary depending on what the beneficiary’s relationship was to the deceased.

WHY WHERE YOU LIVE MATTERS

This is why where you live matters as much as what you have. Oregon, for example, has one of the lowest estate tax exemptions in the country at just $1 million, meaning a far broader group of residents can be subject to state estate tax. Massachusetts sits at $2 million. Two people with identical estates can face very different tax outcomes simply based on their state of residence.

It’s also important to understand that real estate and tangible personal property, such as collectibles, jewelry, and art, are generally subject to estate tax in the state where they are located, even if the owner lives out of state. You may need to consider the locations

of second homes or investment properties as well as your state or residence.

PLANNING STRATEGIES THAT CAN HELP

The good news is that with the right planning, state estate tax doesn’t have to be a burden on the people you’re leaving behind. Strategies that can help reduce or eliminate exposure include:

• Lifetime gifting — Gradually transferring assets to heirs while you’re alive;

• Charitable giving — Reducing the taxable estate through donations;

• Life insurance — Providing liquidity to cover estate tax obligations;

• Trust planning — Structuring assets to minimize estate tax exposure. These strategies work best when put in place well before they’re needed. Proactive planning is what protects a legacy.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Estate planning isn’t only for the ultra-wealthy. If you live in one of these states and have worked hard to build something meaningful, this is a conversation worth having sooner rather than later.

Ben Soccodato and Chris Kampitsis head The SKG Team at Barnum Financial Group in Elmsford.

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REBECCA AHIMOR

External Communications Manager

Blythdale Children’s Hospital

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Chief Marketing Officer

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CEO

Fairfield Chamber of Commerce

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CEO

Port Chester Carver Center

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Vice President, Business Banking Relationship Manager

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First VP, Attorney Relationship Manager

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CEO

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Director of Government Affairs

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White Plains reenacts 1776 reading of Declaration of Independence

By Peter Katz / pkatz@westfairinc.com

With the U.S. celebrating its 250th anniversary, the year 1776 came alive in downtown White Plains on July 12 as colonists marched to the American Legion Post on Mitchell Place for a reenactment of the first public reading in the colony of New York of the Declaration of Independence.

It had taken place on July 11, 1776. The Provincial Congress of the Colony of New York had met on July 9 at the courthouse in White Plains and approved the Declaration.

In 1776, an original printed version of the Declaration had been delivered to White Plains on horseback from Philadelphia. During the July 12 reenactment, a rider on horseback delivered the copy of the Declaration of Independence that would be read later in the event. The reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 in White Plains is recognized as being the birth of New York state.

In 1776, Judge John Thomas of Purchase gave voice to the Declaration from the steps of the original White Plains Courthouse, which stood where the White Plains Armory stands today at 35 S. Broadway.

The July 12 celebration of the 250th anniversary of the first reading of the Declaration began with a gathering at

Renaissance Plaza in downtown White Plains where participants in a Revolutionary Parade gathered. Dressed in period clothing from 1776, and accompanied by fife and drum players, they proceeded along Mamaroneck Avenue to Mitchell Place and then to the American Legion Post where a large crowd had gathered. A delegation from the Boy Scouts raised a replica of the original 13 stars Betsy Ross flag.

White Plains Mayor Justin Brasch said,

“We declared our rights as a country and look at what we built today. We are the beneficiaries of the incredible sacrifices that people made. We had on Sept. 17, 1787, the Constitution where we created the Bill of Rights, the most unbelievable document in the world for democracy. We all have to participate and step up for our country. We are in a time of stress. I want everybody here to make a pledge to strengthen our democracy and do good things for the future and make our country a better place for all.”

According to Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, “We all have a continued responsibility to remind ourselves that we are in a place where history was made. It is an opportunity for all of us to be able to continue that forward progress

in making a more perfect union. We know that Declaration spoke of liberty and equity but we also recognize those promises were not extended to everyone in 1776 and that work to create a more perfect union rests on all of us.”

Assemblymember Amy Paulin noted that at the time the Declaration of Independence was first being circulated the fourth iteration of the New York Provincial Congress that had been meeting in New York City relocated to White Plains for reasons of safety.

Assemblyman Chris Burdick paid tribute to those who served the country in the military and said freedom would not endure if it “weren’t for those selfless individuals so many of whom gave their last true measure of sacrifice.”

After the reading of the Declaration, the focus shifted down Mitchell Place to Armory Plaza where the Daughters of the American Revolution conducted a wreath laying ceremony.

Later at Tibbits Park between Main Street and Hamilton Avenue in downtown White Plains, a Colonial Village Experience was held where members of the public could interact with costumed participants in the event.

The event was produced and presented by the City of White Plains Rev War 250 Committee and the White Plains Historical Society.

Business combinations announced

Two firms in the real estate title insurance field have joined forces as have two firms that concentrate on accounting and wealth management.

Statewide Abstract, based in White Plains, has announced the acquisition of the title insurance agency RG Title Agency based in Peekskill. Statewide Abstract has been in the real estate title insurance business for more than 40 years.

“This acquisition strengthens our position for long-term growth and reinforces our commitment to serving clients across the region,” said Ken Meccia, president of Statewide. “Together, we are well-positioned to

By Peter Katz / pkatz@westfairinc.com

expand our reach, strengthen our service offerings, and create even greater value for the real estate professionals and clients we serve.”

RG Title Agency’s principals are Charlie Stockinger, Jac Zadrima, and MacKenzie Forsberg. Zadrima and Forsberg also own and operate Bronx-based Genesis Realty Group Property Management.

In the field of accounting and wealth management services, UHY, an accounting and advisory services firm with offices 16 states has combined with RBT CPAs LLP, which has offices in Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Wurtsboro, Hudson, Lake Katrine and New York City.

RBT has been in business for

more than 56 years and bills itself as the largest CPA firm in the Hudson Valley with 58 certified public accountants on staff. UHY describes itself as “one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market.” UHY said that when combined with the wealth management team from RBT, UHY’s wealth management practice will have approximately $1.5 billion in assets under management.

“As UHY continues our growth trajectory we are actively aligning with firms that share our values, especially when it comes to delivering next-level client service,” said Steven McCarty, CEO of UHY. “RBT fits that bill.”

Ridgebury Farm expands GROW therapy program

by Pamela Brown

RIDGEFIELD –Ridgebury Farm and Stables, founded in 2021 on 56 acres at 484 Ridgebury Road, has served as a safe space offering life-changing therapy opportunities for all ages. As an advocate for helping build mental and physical strength, emotional health, and social connection, the nonprofit has sought ways to increase their reach.

In the past year the farm started Giving Resources for Optimal Wellness (GROW) – a program dedicated to offering free nature-based therapy and hippotherapy to families who need it most.

“This is a pivotal moment for Ridgebury Farm,” said Katy Schermann, executive director and co-founder of the farm. “We are not only increasing access to critical

therapeutic services, we’re affirming our belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive, regardless of financial circumstance.”

The farm also announced the launch of The Ridgebury Society, a community-based member initiative. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing innovative, nature-based therapeutic services for individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional challenges.

GROW reflects Ridgebury Farm’s core belief that healing should be accessible to all.

“GROW began with the people we were serving every day; individuals and families who needed support but were facing barriers to access it,” Schermann said. “Cost was a major one, but so was finding care that felt

“GROW reflects Ridgebury Farm’s core belief that healing should be accessible to all.”

approachable and truly aligned with how people learn, heal, and connect. At the same time, we were witnessing something powerful unfold at the farm.”

Schermann likes the combination of nature, movement, and connection with horses as a catalyst for creating meaningful shifts, not just for children, but for people of all ages.

“GROW grew out of a desire to offer licensed therapeutic services (occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and mental health care) in a setting that feels both effective and welcoming, and to make those services available at no cost to participants in need,” she said.

Annie Fandl, executive director of the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce, views the farm as a true example of the impact a nonprofit can have when it’s rooted in care and purpose. “Everything they do is

centered around creating meaningful opportunities for connection, growth, and support. Ridgebury Farm brings people together in a way that feels genuine and lasting, and it continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many,” she said.

The GROW program is inclusive and adaptable, serving children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of needs. “Some participants are navigating physical or developmental challenges, others are seeking emotional or mental health support, and many are simply looking for a setting where they feel comfortable engaging in the therapeutic process,” she said.

In 2025, the nonprofit served 25 participants and provided more than 500 therapy sessions across disciplines. This year, they’re expanding that reach while staying grounded in the individualized, relationship-driven care that defines the program.

The results are profound. In one case, a young participant was on the verge of needing a back brace due to scoliosis. Since being in the program, she has experienced a nearly 10-degree improvement in her curve after consistent, targeted work through the program.

“To see that kind of improvement honestly felt like a miracle to me,” her mother said. “I truly believe that so much of this progress is thanks to the care, attention, and expertise you’ve brought to her sessions… She is so much stronger than when she started.”

Schermann is grateful Ridgebury Farm can offer integrated, whole-body healing that is difficult to replicate in clinical settings and have people experience the transformative power of animals, nature, and human connection.

“Animals have a unique way of opening hearts, building confidence, and fostering resilience. Combined with the tranquil, restorative presence of nature, GROW creates a nurturing space where children and families can heal, flourish, and reconnect,” she said. “Whether through the gentle, rhythmic movement of the horse or the peaceful embrace of our outdoor setting, Ridgebury Farm provides an opportunity to experience healing in a holistic way, fostering growth in mind, body, and spirit.”

Legal Records

WESTCHESTER

COURT CASES

U.S. Bankruptcy Court

White Plains and Poughkeepsie

Local business cases, July 8 - 14

Tomonori Nakagama, White Plains, codebtor Japanese Medical Care PLLC, et al, 26-22691-SHL: assets $29,869, liabilities $106,422. Attorney: Erica F. Aisner.

381 Main Street Realty Corp., Poughkeepsie, Angelline Smalls, president, 26-35745-KYP: Chapter 11, assets $500,000 - $1 million. liabilities $100,000$500,000, Attorney: pro se.

DEEDS

Above $1 million

12 North Holding LLC, Chappaqua. Seller: Glenn Switzer, Chappaqua. Property: 12 Haights Cross Road, New Castle. Amount: $4 million. Filed June 26.

135 Bedford Road Katonah LLC, Katonah. Seller: Gary J. Forbes, Katonah. Property: 135 Bedford Road, Bedford. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed June 17.

245 SBP LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: DD & JK Realty LLC, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Property: 253 S. Broadway, Yonkers. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed June 22.

277 North Avenue GP LLC, Dallas, Texas. Seller: 277 NR Principal LLC, New York. Property: 277 North Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $13 million. Filed June 26.

321 Locust LLC, New York. Seller: Janet Siegel, Lynchburg, Virginia. Property: 321 Locust Ave., Rye City. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed June 26.

Briggs Market Place LLC, Tarrytown. Seller: Alice Chan, Mission Viejo, California. Property: 24 Main St., Greenburgh. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed June 26.

Bush, Brian D., Brooklyn. Seller: AD Holdings NY LLC, New York. Property: 99 Central Ave., Rye City. Amount: $3.3 million. Filed June 26.

Central Park Realty LLC, Scarsdale. Seller: Jebba LLC, Scarsdale. Property: 770 Central Park Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed June 18.

Coffey, Jennifer, Pelham. Seller: 158 Loring LLC, Pelham. Property: 158 Loring Ave., Pelham. Amount: $2.6 million. Filed June 18.

Kerley, Ryan, Yonkers. Seller: 63 Bryn Mawr LLC, New York. Property: 63 Bobolink Road, Yonkers. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed June 22.

Kingdom Ridge LLC, Ozone Park. Seller: Brian Palazzolo, Armonk. Property: 7 Kingdom Ridge Road, North Castle. Amount: $3.7 million. Filed June 24.

Legend Construction LLC, Eastchester. Seller: Janine M. Delledonne, Rye. Property: 38 Lincoln Ave., Rye Town. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed June 23.

Marinara Properties LLC, Scarsdale. Seller: Luxe Solutions LLC, Hoboken, New Jersey. Property: 66 Harding Ave., White Plains. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed June 23.

South Mac Developers LLC, Bronx. Seller: Michael Anthony Holdings Inc., Palm Beach gardens, Florida. Property: 37 MacQuesten Parkway. Mount Vernon. Amount: $20 million. Filed June 22.

Westchester Youth Sports Empowerment Inc., New Rochelle. Seller: Talent & Entertainment United Corp., Purchase. Property: 111 Plain Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $4.5 million. Filed June 24.

Zhu, Tianqi, Chicago, Illinois. Seller: Lincoln Carthage Homes LLC, Scarsdale. Property: 46 Lincoln Road, Scarsdale. Amount: $5.7 million. Filed June 16.

78 Maples Street LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Sheikh M. LLC, Yonkers. Property: 78 Maple St., Yonkers. Amount: $780,000. Filed June 18.

937 McKinley Street LLC, White Plains. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., West Palm Beach, Florida. Property: 937 McKinley St., Peekskill. Amount: $377,000. Filed June 16.

Baker, Charles M., New York. Seller: VIP Construction Design LLC, Yonkers. Property: 221 Locust Road, Yorktown. Amount: $660,000. Filed June 26.

Bank of New York Mellon, Greenville, South Carolina. Seller: Salvador Delarosa, Elmsford. Property: 718 Scarsdale Road, Yonkers. Amount: $950,000. Filed June 22.

148 W. Lincoln Avenue LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: Fivic LLC, Mount Vernon. Property: 148 Lincoln Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $750,000. Filed June 24.

17 Lamartine LLC, White Plains. Seller: Kenneth Jackson, Yonkers. Property: 17 Lamartine Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $800,000. Filed June 18.

214 Dobbs Ferry LLC, White Plains. Seller: Guiseppe Ciraco, White Plains. Property: 214 Dobbs Ferry Road, Greenburgh. Amount: $250,000. Filed June 25.

4443 Purchase Street LLC, New York. Seller: Joseph Billone, West Harrison. Property: 4443 Purchase St., Harrison. Amount: $725,000. Filed June 23.

7 Wyanoke Street Buying Group LLC, White Plains. Seller: Viviana Blanchard, White Plains. Property: 7 Wyanoke St., White Plains. Amount: $726,000. Filed June 16.

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

Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to:

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Westfair Communications Inc.

4 Smith Ave., Suite 2

Mount Kisco, NY 10549

Phone: 914-694-3600

Polanco, Pedro, Bedford. Seller: 307 East 169th LLC, New Rochelle. Property: 11 Hopp Ground Lane, Bedford. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed June 18.

Bazil-Leblanc Nelda, Mount Vernon. Seller: Hibbert RE 1 LLC, Naperville, Illinois. Property: 77 Lorraine Terrace 336B, Mount Vernon. Amount: $380,000. Filed June 25.

BRE & Company LLC, Croton-on-Hudson. Seller: 137 N. Water Street Partners LLC, Buchanan. Property: 137 N. Water St., Peekskill. Amount: $550,000. Filed June 22.

Brito, Marcia, Yonkers. Seller: Friday Properties LLC, Flushing. Property: 1155 Warburton Ave., G76, Yonkers. Amount: $15,000. Filed June 25.

Fairways Ll4 LLC, Pelham Manor. Seller: Harper S. Hyde III, Pelham Manor. Property: 914 Wynnewood Road, Pelham. Amount: $462,000. Filed June 18.

Fernandez, Eliana, Charlotte, North Carolina. Seller: Croton Riverside LLC, New Rochelle. Property: 25 S. Riverside Ave., Cortlandt. Amount: $850,000. Filed June 18.

Home Trading LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: Aida A. Alvarado, Bronx. Property: 605 S. Sixth Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $990,000. Filed June 25.

Kim, Bokrye, Yonkers. Seller: Downing Monarch LLC, Lakewood, New Jersey. Property: 701 Ridge Hill Blvd., Yonkers. Amount: $420,000. Filed June 16.

Liberta24 LLC, Croton-onHudson. Seller: Frances Catanio, Croton-on-Hudson. Property: 3 Michaels Lane Cortlandt. Amount: $570,000. Filed June 18.

McNally, Daniel, Yonkers. Seller: Downing Monarch LLC, Lakewood, New Jersey. Property: 701 Ridge Hill Blvd., 1j, Yonkers. Amount: $600,000. Filed June 25.

MTS29 LLC, Mahopac.

Seller: Rose L. Corey, Somers. Property: 220b Heritage Hills, Somers. Amount: $525,000. Filed June 23.

Nilin Classic Properties LLC, Clayton, North Carolina. Seller: Kevin McDermott, Yonkers. Property: 62 Belmont Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $900,000. Filed June 26.

Rivas, Belisa, Mount Vernon. Seller: Aferris LLC, White Plains. Property: 312 Main St., 6B, White Plains. Amount: $312,000. Filed June 25.

Sacripanti, Steven C., Hawthorne. Seller: 104 Westlake Partners LLC, Ossining. Property: 104 W. Lake Drive, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $685,000. Filed June 26.

Zappico Briar Commons LLC, Hawthorne. Seller: Helen Richards, Hawthorne. Property: 221 N. Greeley Ave., New Castle. Amount: $650,000. Filed June 16.

JUDGMENTS

Acer Packaging & Supplies Inc., Eastchester. $129,310 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed June 2.

Afram, Kwasku, Yonkers. $3,907 in favor of Bank of America NA, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed June 3.

Ali, Zain, Mount Vernon. $5,573 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 3.

Anderson, Collin M., White Plains. $2,735 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 10.

Archbold, Frank, Yonkers. $4,089 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed May 14.

Ashley, Jeffrey, Yonkers. $3,404 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed May 14.

Audu, Pamela, Yorktown Heights. $6,093 in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed June 10.

Bailey, Krisann, Mount Vernon. $2,214 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 11.

Blanc, Roland, Bedford Hills. $2,831 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 5.

Bland, Channelle, Yonkers. $7,271 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 10.

Boyd, Desiree B., Mount Vernon. $13,892 in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed June 10.

Bravo, Josefa V., Yonkers. $20,430 in favor of MidHudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Kingston. Filed May 13.

Bryant, Robert, Sleepy Hollow. $2,169 in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed June 10.

Canilao, Erika, Ardsley. $3,212 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed May 14.

Carcamo, Jason, Port Chester. $2,359 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed May 15.

Carroll, Cassandra, New Rochelle. $3,606 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 12.

Cascio, Christopher J., Larchmont. $6,697 in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed June 11.

Caso, Kyle, Hartsdale. $4,561 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 5.

Castillo, Nikauri S., Yonkers. $2,205 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 10.

Castillo, Priscella, Mount Vernon. $8,190 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 10.

Cave, Joseph, Thornwood. $2,987 in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed June 10.

Cook, Etienne H., Yonkers. $3,242 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 12.

Curipoma, Jefferson, Mount Kisco. $1,163 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed May 14.

Davidson, Doren I., Mount Vernon. $18,267 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 10.

De Carvalho, Thiago, Eastchester. $1,664 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 11.

Deaver, Mialinn, Yonkers. $5,009 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 10.

DeBacq, Michael A., Bronxville. $1,902 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 4.

Delossantos, Madeline, Elmsford. $2,717 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 11.

DeNardo, Anthony J., Valhalla. $12,928 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 5.

Diaz, Becky, Eastchester. $129,310 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed June 2.

Doane, Patrick, Port Chester. $23,005 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 5.

Dominguez, Christian, Yorktown Heights. $8,331 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 8.

Dorn, Diamond, New Rochelle. $4,690 in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed June 11.

Doss, Catherine, New Rochelle. $4,117 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 10.

European American Business Forum Inc., New York. $16,683 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed June 2.

Franco, Juan, Yonkers. $4,165 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed May 14.

Garnica, Nyasia, Tarrytown. $1,897 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed May 15.

Goldsmith, Leona W., Scarsdale. $10,769 in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed June 10.

Heffers, John C., Rye. $79,826 in favor of Bank of America NA, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed June 11.

Jobarteh, Fatoumata, Mount Vernon. $2,350 in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed June 12.

Leira, Amadeo M., Mamaroneck. $12,815 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed May 15.

Lella, Cassandra, Hastingson- Hudson. $1,182 in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed June 11.

Maqbool, Hassan, Yonkers. $2,499 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed May 14.

Pagan, Stephannie, Yonkers. $12,839 in favor of Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Kingston. Filed May 13.

Pedraza, Milagros, Mamaroneck. $1,585 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed May 15.

Ragin, Steven, White Plains. $5,671 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed May 14.

Restrepo, Allan, Hartsdale. $4,033 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed May 15.

Stinson, Carlito, Yonkers. $1,806 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed May 14.

Surrey, Ethan, Cortlandt Manor. $3,661 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc.., San Diego, California. Filed May 14.

Taylor, Charles, Elmsford. $3,695 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed May 15.

Westwood, Sandra, New Rochelle. $3,555 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed May 14.

Federal Tax Liens, $10,000 or greater,

Westchester County, July 8 - 14

Bell, Ella L.: New Rochelle, 2017 - 2023 personal income, $611,925.

Cavallo, Anne P. and Brian Cavallo: Port Chester, 2019, 2021 - 2022, 2024 personal income, $73,411.

Downtown Steakhouse Corp.: Peekskill, 2025 quarterly taxes, $10,936.

Forstmann, Allison: Dobbs Ferry, 2024 personal income, $185,257.

Rosenberg, David: Armonk, 2004 - 2005, 2014 - 2019, 2023 - 2024 personal income, $1,759,160.

Taylor, Deron: Peekskill, 2020 - 2021, 2023 - 2024 personal income, $61,229.

Twelve Grace Corp.: Port Chester, 2015 - 2025 quarterly and corporate taxes, $41,453.

LIS PENDENS

Almonte, Wally, as owner. Filed by Selene Finance LP.

Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $375,000 affecting property located at 27 Lewis St., Yonkers. Filed June 23.

Balgobin, Ann M., as owner. Filed by Loan Originations LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $2,931,886 affecting property located in Mount Vernon. Filed June 29.

Bankers Trust Company of California NA, as owner. Filed by US Bank NA-Trust. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $262,000 affecting property located at 3195 Lexington Ave., Mohegan Lake. Filed June 23.

Bilim, Nyajuok, as owner. Filed by Citibank NA-Trust. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $712,000 affecting property located at 258 10th Ave., Mount Vernon. Filed June 22.

Brookside Village Condominium Board of Managers, as owner. Filed by KeyBank NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $100,000 affecting property located at 50 Park Drive, Mount Kisco. Filed June 29.

Cavalry Spv I LLC, as owner. Filed by Loandepot.com LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $589,000 affecting property located at 74 Tuckahoe Ave., Eastchester. Filed June 26.

Choy, Fong Rosa Wai, as owner. Filed by Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $539,000 affecting property located at 85 Kathwood Road, Yonkers. Filed June 26.

Citibank NA, as owner. Filed by Loandepot.com LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $598,000 affecting property located at 37 Waring Place, Yonkers. Filed June 19.

Cityscape Home Loan Owner Trust 1997-1, as owner. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $488,000 affecting property located at 139 Spring St., Ossining. Filed June 25.

Doro, Sara A., as owner. Filed by Rocket Mortgage LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $530,000 affecting property located at 229 Kimball Ave., Yonkers. Filed June 23.

Gallimore, Charles A., as owner. Filed by Newrez LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $236,000 affecting property located at 1 Nicole Circle, Ossining. Filed June 23.

James, Roxanne, as owner. Filed by Rocket Mortgage LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $362,000 affecting property located at 793 Kimball Ave., Yonkers. Filed June 29.

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, as owner. Filed by US Bank Trust NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $75,000 affecting property located at 3415 Fenimore Ave., Yorktown. Filed June 26.

Mazin, Donald S., as owner. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $385,000 affecting property located at 80 Shore Drive, Larchmont. Filed July 1.

Pasdon, Mark S., as owner. Filed by UA Bank NA-Trust. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $751,000 affecting property located at 2 Roger Place, White Plains. Filed June 18.

MECHANIC’S LIENS

601 Midland Rye Real Estate Owner, Rye. $105,481 in favor of Silver Lake Contracting Corp., Elmsford. Filed July 7.

Cartagena, Carmen, Yonkers. $162,000 in favor of Elvin Contracting Co., Yonkers. Filed July 2.

CS Grand Acquisitions LLC, Mount Vernon. $93,840 in favor of Skill Craft General Contracting, Yonkers. Filed July 9.

Feldman, Alan, Mamaroneck. $20,870 in favor of Bowerman Restoration LLC, White Plains. Filed July 7.

Feldman, Karen, Mamaroneck. $20,870 in favor of Bowerman Restoration LLC, White Plains. Filed July 7.

Morris Michelle, Mount Vernon. $50,450 in favor of Green Plug LLC, Williston. Filed July 2.

Riverview Club Condominium, Yonkers. $85,513 in favor of Elkanah LLC d.d.b Elkanah Remodel, Bronx. Filed July 9.

St. Christophers Jennie Clarkson, North Castle. $321,685 in favor of Pal Environmental Safety Corp, Long Island. Filed July 9.

Stiloski, Annette, Greenburgh. $22,693 in favor of Plitnick Home Fuel & Service Co., Dobbs Ferry. Filed July 7.

Stiloski, John, Greenburgh. $22,693 in favor of Plitnick Home Fuel & Service Co., Dobbs Ferry. Filed July 7.

NEW BUSINESSES

Sole Proprietorships

1 Trusted Local Community Advocate, 121 E. Grand St., Mount Vernon 10552. c/o Naraine Randir. Filed June 12.

1135 Park Place Funding Association, 133 Parkway Road, Bronxville 10708. c/o Kelly Houlihan Filed June 12.

40 Schaffer Road Funding Association, 133 Parkway Road, Bronxville 10708. c/o Richard Vergata. Filed June 12.

517 Owners, 517 Yorktown Road, Croton-on-Hudson 10520. c/o Richard Winsten. Filed June 10.

Al & Pals, 665 Palisade Ave., Yonkers 10703. c/o Alison Komar. Filed June 18.

Artemios Signs & Graphics, 26 Putnam Ave., Port Chester 10573. c/o Artemios Makrakis. Filed June 12.

Aurijen, 58 Caryl Ave., Apt. 4A, Yonkers 10705. c/o Jenny Frias and Aurimas Miskinis. Filed June 12.

Aurimas Wilder, 58 Caryl Ave. Apt. 4A, Yonkers 10705. c/o Aunmas Miskinis. Filed June 12.

AV Interpreting Solutions, 2 Alpha Place, Third floor, New Rochelle 10805. c/o Alexander Vasquez. Filed June 26.

Legal Records

Avila Engineering, 172 Myrtle Blvd., No. 2D, Larchmont 10538. c/o Erik Avila. Filed June 24.

Cane & Able, 22 Main St., No. 2C, Hastings-on-Hudson 10706. c/o Ayako Uenishi. Filed June 8.

Cappy Days Drain Cleaning, 1870 Brookdale St., Yorktown Height 10598. c/o. Filed June 22.

Casey Mathewson Photography, 200 Beacon Hill Drive, Dobbs Ferry 10522. c/o Casey Mathewson. Filed June 22.

UNSRS Shops, 1767 Central Park Ave., Yonkers 10710. c/o Jamice Miller. Filed May 27.

Via Bella Ro, 512 N. High St., 2A, Mount Vernon 10552. c/o Shonette Best. Filed June 1.

WRA Electric, 35 Putnam St., Mount Vernon 10550. c/o William R. Arreaga. Filed May 29.

Xarma NY, 18 Poplar St., Elmsford 10523. c/o Leticia R. Resnick. Filed June 3.

Zayan Intellectual Property, P.O. Box 441, Mount Vernon 10552. c/o Arthur Smith. Filed May 28.

HUDSON VALLEY

BUILDING LOANS

Above $1 million

Bank of America, as owner. Lender: 1099 Route 17M Associates LLC. Property: 1099 Route 17M, Blooming Grove. Amount: $2.9 million. Filed June 3.

Broadview Capital LLC, as owner. Lender: 18 Fort Worth LLC. Property: 18 Forth Worth Place, Blooming Grove. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed June 4.

Broadview Capital LLC, as owner. Lender: 465 County Holdings LLC. Property: in Palm Tree. Amount: $17.7 million. Filed June 5.

Below $1 million

YMP Capital LLC, as owner. Lender: USP Holdings LLC. Property: Route 17K, Montgomery. Amount: $275,000. Filed June 4.

DEEDS

Above $1 million

16 West Beacon LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Farrell Communities Beacon LLC, Bridgehampton. Property: 16 W. Main St.,c of Beacon. Amount: $3.7 million. Filed June 12.

9 Reservoir Road LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Dutchess Center Land LLC, West Hempstead, Property: 9 Reservoir Road, Pawling. Amount: $26.2 million. Filed June 8.

Diamond, Sarah K., New York. Seller: 66 Chestnut Street LLC, Rhinebeck. Property: in Rhinebeck. Amount: $4.5 million. Filed June 2.

Cardinal Financial Co., as owner. Lender: Fashipe Folashade. Property: in Middletown. Amount: $439,394. Filed June 5.

EH Capital LLC, as owner. Lender: Mountain View Home Builders Inc. Property: in Orange County. Amount: $100,000. Filed June 4.

Lendingone LLC, as owner. Lender: TH Tower LLC. Property: 306 Tower Ave., Filed Maybrook. Amount: $216,750. Filed June 4.

Walden Savings Bank, as owner. Lender: Christopher Serotta. Property: in Warwick. Amount: $993,000. Filed June 4.

Walden Savings Bank, as owner. Lender: Erica Kelly. Property: in Newburgh. Amount: $456,000. Filed June 8.

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

Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to:

Sebastian Flores

Westfair Communications Inc.

4 Smith Ave., Suite 2

Mount Kisco, NY 10549

Phone: 914-694-3600

Wallkill Valley Federal Savings & Loan Association, as owner. Lender: Lisa Dineen. Property: in Warwick. Amount: $928,000. Filed June 5.

Fishkill Parcels Owner LLC, Dallas, Texas. Seller: I.park East Fishkill LLC, Greenwich, Connecticut. Property: 745 East Drive, East Fishkill. Amount: $7.8 million. Filed June 1.

Newland Farm Company LLC, New York. Seller: 2039 Salt Point Turnpike LLC, Salt Point. Property: in Clinton. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed June 5.

Below $1 million

1485-16e Fifth Avenue LLC, Waterford, Virginia. Seller: Stissing Mountain Property LLC, New York. Property: in Pine Plains. Amount: $120,000. Filed June 11.

16 South Monsey LLC, Airmont. Seller: Raimondi, Donna, Monsey. Property: 16 S. Monsey Road, Airmont. Amount: $930,000. Filed June 24.

42 Rokeby Road LLC, Red Hook. Seller: Mary Ann Cirafice, Red Hook. Property: 42 Rokeby Road, Red Hook. Amount: $220,000. Filed June 9.

5 Homestead Farm Lane LLC, Pine Plains. Seller: Parviz B. Mehri Trust, Wallingford, Connecticut. Property: in North East. Amount: $175,000. Filed June 5.

73 Sunset House LLC, Woodheaven. Seller: William O’Neil, Poughkeepsie. Property: in town of Poughkeepsie. Amount: $400,000. Filed June 3.

88 Market Street Holding LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Market Street Associates LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: in city of Poughkeepsie. Amount: $300,000. Filed June 11.

Aaa51 LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Route 9 Offices LLC, Wappingers Falls. Property: 1978 South Road, town of Poughkeepsie. Amount: $200,000. Filed June 3.

Barsanti, Matthew, Carmel. Seller: Unique Renovators LLC, Elmsford. Property: in Dover. Amount: $449,000. Filed June 9.

Carvalho, Ivan, Wappingers Falls. Seller: Wizemen 2 Enterprises LLC, Carmel. Property: 1668 Route 9, Wappinger. Amount: $180,000. Filed June 10.

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp., Poughkeepsie. Seller: NYS People, Albany. Property: in Fishkill. Amount: $96,000. Filed June 5.

Cilento, Kristina, Brooklyn. Seller: Gavigan Arpa Developments LLC, Cold Spring. Property: in city of Beacon. Amount: $640,000. Filed June 11.

Command Creative Holdings LLC, Hudson. Seller: Joan M. Wyant, Milan. Property: in Milan. Amount: $280,000. Filed June 4.

Depiro, Joseph, Beacon. Seller: River Ridge Associates LLC, Livingston, New Jersey. Property: in Hyde Park. Amount: $473,500. Filed June 10.

Development By 3 J’s LLC, Wappingers Falls. Seller: Mary E. Way, Beacon. Property: 18 William St., city of Beacon. Amount: $240,000. Filed June 9.

Dooley, Michael R., Canton, Connecticut. Seller: Cartus Financial Corp., Danbury, Connecticut. Property: 58 Dutchess Hill Road, Poughkeepsie. Amount: $712,000. Filed June 3.

Elder, Johnathan, Bronx. Seller: Blodgett Road LLC, Fishkill. Property: Freedom Road,

LaGrange. Amount: $80,000. Filed June 4.

Fulton John, Hopewell Junction. Seller: Toll Van Wyck LLC, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Property: in Fishkill. Amount: $676,000. Filed June 4.

Hansmann, Jeremy, Fishkill. Seller: Southern Dutchess Properties LLC, Millbrook. Property: in Fishkill. Amount: $300,000. Filed June 11.

KBD Realty LLC, Carmel. Seller: Donald L. Bassett, Wingdale. Property: 23 Clearview Road, Wingdale. Amount: $100,000. Filed June 10.

Lala Enterprises LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: ESMR Capital LLC, Fishkill. Property: in Beekman. Amount: $330,000. Filed June 9.

Mehta, Heena, West Nyack. Seller: Rockland County Funding LLC, Bronx. Property: 548 Mountainview Ave., Valley Cottage. Amount: $828,000. Filed June 24.

Mudrock RE LLC, Houston, Texas. Seller: Anne Sewing Trust, Beacon. Property: 86 Jessen Place, city of Beacon. Amount: $332,000. Filed June 2.

Ortiz, Danny J., Pleasant Valley. Seller: Bahadur Realty LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: in Hyde Park. Amount: $439,000. Filed June 12.

Parnes, Shaindy, Monsey. Seller: FFL Fourth Street Holdings LLC, Nanuet. Property: 25 Fourth St., Haverstraw. Amount: $980,000. Filed June 24.

Perez, Jessica, Brewster. Seller: Deeb Properties Inc., Poughkeepsie. Property: in Pawling. Amount: $580,000. Filed June 5.

Red Hook Lake House LLC, Rhinebeck. Seller: Hill Family LLC, Rhinebeck. Property: 75 Country Club Drive, Red Hook. Amount: $408,000. Filed June 9.

Rhinebeck Knowlwood LLC, New York. Seller: Merry E. Slips, West Hurley. Property: in Rhinebeck. Amount: $355,000. Filed June 3.

Rieger Homes Inc., Newburgh. Seller: CSB NY Properties LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: Spackenhill Road, town of Poughkeepsie. Amount: $103,000. Filed June 9.

Rogers, Michael, Fishkill. Seller: Movil Development Corp., Beacon. Property: in Fishkill. Amount: $585,000. Filed June 10.

Silberman, Zalmen, Monsey. Seller: Onny Estates LLC, Monsey. Property: 15 Old Nyack Turnpike, Monsey. Amount: $999,999. Filed June 24.

Tagrin Properties LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Steven D. Planck, Poughkeepsie. Property: in city of Poughkeepsie. Amount: $460,000. Filed June 12.

Tauber, Moshe J., Monsey. Seller: Upstate Homes Family LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 16 Elm St., Spring Valley. Amount: $770,000. Filed June 23.

Ten Mile River Farm LLC, Dover Plains. Seller: Harbold Family Trust, Dover Plains. Property: 285 Sand Hill Road, Dover. Amount: $400,000. Filed June 10.

Ward, Jeffrey S., Ossining. Seller: Warwick Academic Associates LLC, New York. Property: in Wappinger. Amount: $370,000. Filed June 12.

Zieg, Naftali, Brooklyn. Seller: Blueberry Equities LLC, Monroe. Property: 1 Hayes Lane, Monsey. Amount: $794,000. Filed June 24.

JUDGMENTS

Abrahante, Norman, Newburgh. $2,623 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed June 3.

Acker, Jahi N., Highland Falls. $21,094 in favor of Itria Ventures LLC, New York. Filed June 1.

Acker, Jahi N., Highland Falls. $83,191 in favor of Itria Ventures LLC, New York. Filed June 1.

Altamirano, Jeffrey, New Windsor. $2,216 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Virginia. Filed June 2.

Beckles, Tierra, Goshen.

$1,181 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 2.

Breuer, David, Monroe.

$3,701 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed June 3.

Clancy, Lisa, Westtown.

$4,604 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed June 3.

Comfort Response Team LLC, Glendale, California.

$19,344 in favor of Vox Funding LLC, New York. Filed June 1.

Crawford, Calvin L., Pine Bush. $7,635 in favor of Capital One, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 2.

Downes, Keyana L., Middletown. $1,048 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California. Filed June 2.

Eisloeffel, Alayne, Circleville. $7,129 in favor of Synchrony Bank, Draper, Utah. Filed June 2.

Fried, Jacob, Monroe. $11,849 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed June 3.

Garvey, Michael R., Chester. $10,605 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed June 3.

Gonzalez, Alma D., Washingtonville. $2,111 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed June 3.

Gonzalez, Alma, Washingtonville. $1,836 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed June 1.

Hale, Amanda, Middletown. $13,486 in favor of Bank of America, Charlotte, North Carolina. Filed June 2.

Hendrickson, Vashone D., Middletown. $1,128 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 2.

Henry, Vanetta, Newburgh. $11,030 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed June 3.

Jeromnimon, Rose C., Campbell Hall. $10,899 in favor of Capital One, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 2.

Karnas, Victoria A., Newburgh. $4,314 in favor of Capital One, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 1.

Karnas, Victoria, Newburgh. $4,160 in favor of Capital One, Mclean, Virginia. Filed June 2.

Lauderdale, Lamont, Middletown. $1,366 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed June 2.

Louis, Dian, Port Jervis. $2,027 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed June 3.

McKenzie, Brittney, Newburgh. $3,087 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed June 3.

Monroe, Eugene K. Jr., New Windsor. $5,391 in favor of Capital One, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 1.

Murray, Glenroy, Washingtonville. $2,677 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 1.

Peterson, Brian, Port Jervis. $3,196 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed June 3.

Peterson, Felicia, Newburgh. $1,831 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed June 3.

Prag Realty of NY Inc., Monroe. $112,958 in favor of TD Bank, Portland, Maine. Filed June 2.

R&D Heating & Cooling LLC, High Bridge, New Jersey. $21,680 in favor of Simply Funding LLC, Chester. Filed June 1.

Rivera, Jose A., Monroe. $4,252 in favor of Toyota Motor Credit Corp., Plano, Texas. Filed June 1.

Rodriguez, Cynthia, New Windsor. $10,887 in favor of Capital One, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 3.

Sander, Cheskel S., Highland Mills. $12,609 in favor of Citibank, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed June 3.

Sanni, Toheeb O., Monroe. $8,392 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed June 3.

Sicina, David R., Godefroy. $3,376 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed May 15.

Sierra, Jose, Highland Falls. $15,642 in favor of Southgate Village LLC, New Windsor. Filed May 12.

Smith, Anthony, New Windsor. $1,334 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed May 15.

Soriano, Claudia, Middletown. $1,374 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 2.

Spencer, Shayla M., Middletown. $15,761 in favor of Hudson Valley Credit Union, Poughkeepsie. Filed May 20.

Stanger, Jillian, Pine Bush. $1,815 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed May 19.

Tirone, Joimeme, Highland Mills. $7,555 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed May 13.

Vantassel, Deborah, New Windsor. $3,133 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed May 15.

Vega, Alexis, Middletown. $4,758 in favor of Capital One, McLean, Virginia. Filed June 2.

Walker, Stacia R., Monroe. $14,226 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed May 19.

Watters, James, Newburgh. $3,098 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Virginia. Filed May 14.

Watts, Andrea, Middletown. $1,877 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 2.

Weiss, Joel M. Jr., Monroe. $51,257 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Virginia. Filed June 2.

Williams, Albert, Walden. $2,739 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed May 20.

Young, Trisha, Middletown. $981 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed June 2.

Zeko, Barbara Ring, Newburgh. $1,435 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Virginia. Filed May 15.

MECHANIC’S LIENS

BLE Holdings LLC, as owner. $124,416 in favor of Total Concrete. Property: 1 Sleep Way, Monroe. Filed June 22.

Budget Newburgh LLC, as owner. $2,234,802 in favor of Centurion Company Inc. Property: 1420 Route 300. Newburgh. Filed June 18.

Elkay Realty LLC, as owner. $264,166 in favor of Gotham Ready Mix LLC. Property: 45 Elkay Drive, Chester. Filed June 15.

Fardella Joseph, as owner. $9,000 in favor of Excel Contracting & Renovations. Property: 20 Kings Drive, Middletown. Filed June 11.

Greens At Chester Section 1 LLC, as owner. $351,550 in favor of Total Property Care. Property: in Chester. Filed June 11.

Greens At Chester Section 1 LLC, as owner. $351,550 in favor of Total Property Care. Property: in Chester. Filed June 24.

Its Holdings BG LLC, as owner. $289,619 in favor of Bucket Enterprises LLC. Property: 700 NY Route 208, Blooming Grove South. Filed June 18.

Livland Group, as owner. $36,720 in favor of Total Property Care Inc. Property: 421-453 County Route 105, Monroe. Filed June 24.

Old Town & Chestnut LLC, as owner. $13,062 in favor of Aden Mining & Materials Inc.

Property: Toute 208, Blooming Grove. Filed June 12.

NEW BUSINESSES

Sole Proprietorships

Dejas Cleaning & Property Management, 220 Prospect Road, Monroe 10950. c/o Deja M. Weiner. Filed June 22.

Emilys Beauty Salon, 260 Main St., Highland Falls 10928. c/o Candi Maria Dolores Garcia Lemus. Filed June 22.

Four Brothers Pizzeria & Restaurant, 2877 NY 84, Blooming Grove 10914. c/o Alexander Pita Garcia. Filed June 22.

Hudson Valley Tile & Design Center, 88 Cherokee Drive, Montgomery 12549. c/o Michael J. D’Attorre. Filed June 23.

KP Construction, P.O.Box 99 Liberty Corners Road, Pine Island 10969. c/o Kenneth Joseph Porter. Filed June 23.

Mays Spotless Shine, 9 Rivercrest Road, Highland Falls 10928. c/o Derene Maria Alvarez. Filed June 25.

Mount Hope Deli & Bagel, 2269 Mount Hope, Middletown 10940. c/o Angel M. Martinez Cruz. Filed June 22.

Never 2 Late Christian Counseling Ministries, 223 County Route 105, Highland Mills 10930. c/o Hajirah Safiyah Holmes. Filed June 24.

Nuvive Wellness, 14 Annmarie Drive, Salisbury Mills 12577. c/o Jing Chen. Filed June 23.

Rockbound Escape, 123 Main St., Highland Falls 10928. c/o Catherine Mae Baka. Filed June 25.

Sasquatch Meadows, 17 Mark St., New Windsor 12553. c/o James William Bell. Filed June 23.

Success Studio With Nikki, 100 Woodhills Drive, Apt. 115, Goshen 10924. c/o Dominique Ventola. Filed June 24.

Sweet Sail Shop, 188 Depot St. Suite 604, Pine Bush 12566. c/o Kristen Lyah Montesino. Filed June 25.

Together Dog Behavior, 87 Liberty St., Third floor, Newburgh 12550. c/o Jessica Lynn Stone. Filed June 22.

Wow Wee Mauis Candy Bar, 18 Warwick Place, Florida 10921. c/o Michael Capuano. Filed June 18.

Legal Records

BUILDING PERMITS

Commercial

44-150 Blachley LLC and K5 Fund II 44-150 Blachley LLC, Stamford, contractor for 44-150 Blachley LLC. Convert the existing one-bedroom, second-floor unit at the Daycroft apartment complex into a two-bedroom unit by constructing a wall to divide the dining and living room spaces, ensuring that the new bedroom and surrounding areas are code-compliant in egress and life safety at 44-150 Blachley Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000.  Filed May 20.

88 Hamilton Owner LLC, Plantsville, contractor for UB Stamford LP. Install the sign securely at 2215 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,595.  Filed June 18.

A-Class Builders Inc., Stamford, contractor for A-Class Builders Inc. Install one illuminated sign on the existing steel structure as per the submitted drawings at 3001 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $46,000.  Filed June 8.

Action Windows & Siding LLC, Stamford, contractor for Action Windows & Siding LLC. Install a temporary Sperry tent with 9 clear sidewalls and 1 code package at 97 Ocean Drive West, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,854.  Filed June 25.

Aguirre, Javier, Norwalk, contractor for Stephanie R. Feld and Steven J. Feld. Renovate the bathroom, modify the wall between the kitchen and living room and add a soffit in the master bedroom at 1 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $50,900.  Filed May 14.

Alberta Colasanto Revocable Trust, Stamford, contractor for Debra Rodman. Convert the bathtub to a shower, replace the drain and shower body in the existing location and update the toilet and vanity sink in their current spots; tile the wet area walls, shower base and dry area floor at 970 Hope St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $17,952.  Filed June 17.

Amec Construction LLC, New Canaan, contractor for Seaview House LLC. Construct the foundation only for a conversion and addition, as part of a change-of-use from an office structure to a multifamily structure with 63 residential units at 68 Seaview Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $532,999.  Filed May 4.

Amec Construction LLC, New Canaan, contractor for Seaview House LLC. Remove existing structures and maintain safety at 68 Seaview Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,356,500.  Filed May 7.

Aurevia Developments LLC, Stamford, contractor for Aurevia Developments LLC. Construct new signage at 22 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000.  Filed June 12.

Avanze Home Improvement LLC, Stamford, contractor for Avanze Home Improvement LLC. Construct a 1,080-square-foot addition for future retail or other permitted commercial space located at 1011 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $108,000.  Filed June 17.

Baybrook Remodelers Inc., Wallingford, contractor for town of Stamford, Stamford High School. Begin renovations at Stamford High School, focusing on commercial alterations Level 2, E-Education IIA construction type, covering the second floor classroom and corridor renovations, totaling 23,777 square feet with three phases of construction at 55 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,004,370.  Filed June 11.

Benjamin Properties LLC, Stamford, contractor for Benjamin Properties LLC. Install a 200-kW roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system, including a new 1,000-amp electrical service at 397 West Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $552,240.  Filed May 1.

Bernardine Sisters of Third Order of St. Francis Stamford, Stamford, contractor for Bernardine Sisters of Third Order of San Francis Stamford. Transform the convent sleeping rooms into classrooms, occupying 3,000 square feet at 161 Skymeadow Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $80,000.  Filed May 1.

BLT Management LLC, Stamford, contractor for Two Harbor Point Square LLC c/o BLT Management LLC. Subdivide the fifth floor into two tenant spaces, install doors, frames, and hardware, repair the ceiling grid and tile, relocate sprinklers as required and install exit signs and emergency lighting at 100 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000.  Filed May 14.

Daquesian, Karen, Norwalk, contractor for Karen Daquesian. Construct a shed at rear of single-family residence at 1 Hazel St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed May 20.

Kerigan’s Roofing Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Earl Dozier and Dana Nuzzo. Remove roof and reroof 17 Watering Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $17,825. Filed May 20.

Kingsbrook Development Corp., Norwalk, contractor for 637 West Avenue Property LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 637 West Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $584,110. Filed May 18.

S&S Painting Contractor II LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Zina King Devon. Remove and rebuild rear deck at 7 Nursery Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $41,000. Filed May 15.

Residential

1201 High Ridge Associates LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Abdul Mabud. Legalize the basement of a single-family home, including removing faux beams, introducing window wells for egress and removing the existing kitchenette along with the doors at the first-floor stairs, at 81 Lindale St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $167,400.  Filed June 5.

1308 East Main Street LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Brittany Yelenik and Marc Tollin. Demolish the attic and construct a new Level Three featuring 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom and a mezzanine. Renovate the first floor, including the family room, dining room and kitchen at 1441 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $300,000.  Filed June 24.

22 Long Ridge Road LLC, Southington, contractor for Shirley Rilett and Kyle Rilett. Remove and replace 13 squares of shingle roof. Install Owens Corning 50-year Duration asphalt shingles, ice and water shield and seam tape, and replace sheathing, if necessary, at 58 Forest Lawn Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $11,400.  Filed June 12.

320 Elm Street LLC, Shelton, contractor for Melissa K. King. Replace the existing wood deck and staircase with a new 12’ x 9’ composite deck and staircase, ensuring all framing and supports are pressure-treated wood at 84 Coolidge Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $18,000.  Filed June 25.

Alimi, Veton, Stamford, contractor for Veton Alimi. Generate clean energy using a ground-mounted residential solar PV system featuring two separate arrays totaling 46 panels at 78 Guinea Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $42,000.  Filed June 16.

Altamura Homes LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Housing Authority City of Stamford. Focus on the construction of seven townhouse units at 138-150 Ursula Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,189,260.  Filed June 2.

Ama Design Build LLC, Stamford, contractor for Daniel Wigaysire-Rickin and Julia Haas-Godsil. Replace the roof at 86 Diamondcrest Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $16,500.  Filed June 9.

Amec Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Phillip G. Bradford and Dorothy F. Mueller. Remove the existing roofing and install new asphalt shingles with all required underlayments and accessories at 38 Yale Court, Stamford. Estimated cost: $19,820.  Filed June 29.

Araujo Decking Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Araujo Decking Construction. Renovate the second-floor master bathroom and closet area at 61 Lakewood Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $50,000.  Filed May 30.

Arco/Murray National Holdings Inc., Cheshire, contractor for Lynn Riehl. Install a roof-mounted solar PV system consisting of 29 panels (11.89 kW DC) at 30 Rockledge Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $71,000.  Filed June 25.

Ariola Building Contractors LLC, Stamford, contractor for Christopher E. Papallo and Joseph A. Papallo. Build a single-family dwelling measuring 2.5 stories and 29.8 feet high with a first floor of 1,153.5 square feet, a second floor of 1,494.15 square feet, and a third floor of 470.58 square feet, totaling 3,118.25 square feet at 68 Dunn Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $624,000.  Filed May 13.

AVM Construction Services Inc., Stamford, contractor for Giulio Trigila and Elizabeth Ashley Buckalew. Transform the space by expanding the home with a master bedroom, bathroom and walk-in closet above the garage, and enclosing the existing sun porch at 555 Haviland Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $250,000.  Filed May 6.

Berisha, Pali, Stamford, contractor for Pali Berisha. Convert a patio to a wooden deck at 68 Sherwood Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,800.  Filed May 4.

Bernardo, Angela E., Wallingford, contractor for Jaime A. Vasquez and Ileana M. Vasquez. Remove and replace five windows of the same size with no structural changes at 62 Laurel Ledge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,939.  Filed June 8.

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Baybrook Remodelers Inc., Stamford, contractor for Baybrook Remodelers Inc. Propose an interior renovation for a takeout restaurant with minor partition, finish and MEP work at 930 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $350,000.  Filed June 12.

US Juarez Roofing LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Gabriela Czaja. Remove roof and reroof 13 Bayview Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed May 21.

AP Construction, Stamford, contractor for William P. Fishman and Karen A. Fishman. Install a new roof and new siding, add a front porch, and rework the existing single-story right side of the structure to include three bedrooms and two bathrooms at 218 Janes Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $242,000.  Filed June 30.

Abrams, Robert R. and Marjory E. Abrams, Stamford, contractor for Juraj Struk and Jana Strukova at 77 Lolly Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $100,000.  Filed June 28.

Aglietti, Adam, Bridgeport, contractor for Housing Authority City of Stamford. Construct seven new townhouse buildings, including Building 2.1, located at 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, and 68 Ursula Place at 58-68 Ursula Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,529,791.  Filed May 29.

Area Renovation Inc., Stamford, contractor for Roberto Alejandro BravoGallardo and Marcela E. Barraza. Build an additional floor above the existing garage. The addition’s design contains an office and a bathroom. Also, build a sunroom at 245 Skyview Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $250,000.  Filed May 13.

Area Renovation Inc., Stamford, contractor for Area Renovation Inc. Add a second-floor ADU (accessory dwelling unit) addition at 33 Willowbrook Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $80,000.  Filed June 16.

Best Way Siding & Roofing LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Joseph C. Kaminski Qual and Janet M. Kaminski Qual. Replace the existing generator with a new Generac 14 kW generator in the same location, energize the existing emergency subpanel and reconnect to the existing LP gas at 33 Wallenberg Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000.  Filed June 1.

Big Sky Contracting LLC, West Haven, contractor for Drew McKay and Erin McKay. Construct a third bedroom and laundry room addition above the dining room and kitchen, with new stairs from the second floor at 55 Linwood Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $83,508.  Filed June 12.

Botero LLC, Stamford, contractor for Botero LLC. Expand into a 500-square-foot second-floor addition over the garage to create three bedrooms and two bathrooms at 20 Rocky Rapids Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $50,000.  Filed June 5.

Brady, Eugene, Darien, contractor for Robert Romanillo. Replace the window at 9 Elm Tree Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $23,000.  Filed May 14.

Brian Capone Land Services LLC, Stamford, contractor for Charlotte L. Vonzuleger-Zabrodsky. Transform an existing one-story single-family dwelling into a two-family dwelling by adding a full-height second story at 27 Winter St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $90,000.  Filed May 1.

Bright Construction Stone Inc., Thornwood, New York, contractor for Gennadiy Kogan and Alana Rockland Kogan. Remove existing kitchen cabinets, flooring, backsplash, sheetrock and trim. Install new electrical wiring, reinstall the sink, ice maker line, stove and water line. Install new cabinets, new appliances, new flooring and new sheetrock, and paint 191 Winesap Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $71,000.  Filed May 12.

Bright Construction Stone Inc., Stamford, contractor for Elliot Carfield. Transform the bathroom with a cosmetic remodel featuring a new toilet, new vanity, new floor tile, removal of the existing fiberglass standing shower and installation of a new tiled shower at 25 Fairland St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $14,500.  Filed June 17.

Bruni, Keith A., Dobbs Ferry, New York, contractor for CR Blue Spruce LLC. Tear down the existing structure and build a two-story addition over the existing foundation, create a two-story cantilevered addition to the front over the garage, construct a two-story addition to the rear of the garage supported by columns, build a three-story stair tower at the front of the house, complete interior renovations and add a fence along the property line on the east side of the property at 86 Blue Spruce Lane, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $376,000.  Filed June 16.

Burkes Home Improvement LLC, White Plains, New York, contractor for Jonathan L. Clark and Jamie F. Clark. Install James Hardie siding, house wrap and Azek trim at 80 Hillsbury Lane, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $78,881.  Filed June 22.

Burr Roofing Siding & Windows Inc., Danbury, contractor for Christopher Gilbert and Andrea Baden. Reroof the entire house, including the garage and replace the siding at 42 Mulberry St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $18,729.  Filed June 18.

Buzzelli, Marc, Monroe, contractor for Beverly A. Kerwin and Beverly Ann Docimo. Remove existing layers of shingles down to the wood deck, install drip and rake edges along all roof edges, install a new aluminum pipe boot and any other vents as needed at at 354 Pepper Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000.  Filed June 2.

C&H Restoration LLC, Port Chester, New York, contractor for Edie Block and Myles D. Block. Renovate the existing residence to replace the carport, retaining wall and a portion of the back deck that are currently in disrepair, while also including a new front-entry location, new siding and a new kitchen design at 60 Drum Hill Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $350,000.  Filed June 2.

C. Grey Construction LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for William Charles Miller and Ellen Sontag-Miller. Install a storage loft in the garage at 106 Gun Club Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $32,000.  Filed May 6.

C. Grey Construction LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for Lauren Yurick and Donald Yurick. Remove and replace kitchen cabinets and counters. Add lighting and sheetrock at 102 Gun Club Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $103,000.  Filed May 12.

Hyland, Craig and Nancy Zindell, Norwalk, contractor for Craig Hyland and Nancy Zindell. Construct foundation only for detached two-car garage at 315 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed May 19.

Mocciola Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Robert Gerald and Debora Gail Canning. Add a deck at rear of single-family residence at 17 Mail Coach Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $57,000. Filed May 15.

Paltin, Jose, Norwalk, contractor for Daniel L. Baker. Remove roof and reroof 3 Edgewood St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $11,800. Filed May 18.

Queen Bee Contracting LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Tatyana Vesselovskaya. Remove roof and reroof 2 Point Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed May 18.

Quinlavin, Terri and Steven Quinlavin, Norwalk, contractor for Terri and Steven Quinlavin. Replace insulation and drywall, due to water damage, at 18 Lacey Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed May 15.

Schenwald Home Improvement LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Donald P. Sullivan. Construct foundation only for one-story rear addition at 46 Tory Hill Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $34,000. Filed May 15.

COURT CASES

Bridgeport Superior Court

Burns Construction Company Inc., et al, Stratford. Filed by Eve Vaccaro, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Blomberg Law Firm LLC, Bridgeport. Action: the plaintiff was lawfully on the defendants’ premises, which had not been cleaned of debris from the repair/maintenance work on the roadway. The plaintiff was caused to fall because of the debris 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-26-6160284-S. Filed May 20.

Quincy Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Quincy, Massachusetts. Filed by Maria A. Marcoccia, Monroe. Plaintiff’s attorney: Maurizio D. Lancia, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by a tortfeasor driver. The defendant is the plaintiff’s insurance company and required to provide benefits for the plaintiff. The defendant has not paid compensation to the plaintiff for her injuries and losses. 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-CV26-6159680-S. Filed May 5.

Licamele, Michael, Easton. Filed by Scott Wood, Whites Creek, Tennessee. Plaintiff’s attorney: Barclay Damon LLP, New Haven. Action: the plaintiff, Class B members holding ownership and governance interests in Manchester Wood Pellets LLC and Apel Mill LLC allege that defendant Michael Licamele, the manager of both Connecticutregistered companies, breached his fiduciary duties of loyalty, care, good faith and full disclosure. According to the complaint, despite executing governing operating agreements in March 2021 and receiving multiple formal information requests in late 2025, Licamele intentionally or recklessly failed to file 2023 and 2024 tax returns, withheld crucial tax information from members, denied access to financial books and records, refused to hold a manager election, neglected quarterly updates, and illegally ceased business operations. As a direct result of these breaches, the plaintiffs claim they have suffered severe financial harm, including adverse tax consequences and a diminution in the value of their membership interests. The plaintiffs seek more than $15,000 in monetary damages exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV26-6159217-S. Filed March 23.

Pinson-Rose, Charles B., et al, Reno, Nevada. Filed by Gilnei Herber, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Bonadies Law Firm LLC, Hamden. 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-CV26-6160274-S. Filed May 20.

Danbury Superior Court

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LLC, Hartford. Filed by Rita Levon, Sandy Hook. Plaintiff’s attorney: Robert Joseph Sciglimpaglia Jr., Norwalk. Action: the plaintiff was lawfully inside the building controlled and maintained by the defendant and followed instructions to exit using the designated staircases during a designated fire drill. While descending from one floor level to another within the staircase, the plaintiff slipped and lost her footing, resulting in a fall that caused severe, serious and permanent injuries. The plaintiff seeks more than $15,000 in monetary damages exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-26-6059094-S. Filed March 24.

Patino, Maria, et al, Danbury. Filed by Arleni Martinez-Detorres, New Milford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joseph J. Romanello Jr. Attorney at Law, Danbury. Action: the plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks more than $15,000 in monetary damages exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-266059409-S. Filed May 19.

Rivas, Lisbeth, Bethel. Filed by Milton Martinez, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Thibodeau Beadnell Law Group, Danbury. Action: the plaintiff and defendant jointly purchased the real property at 52 Wooster St., Bethel, Connecticut, for $510,000 financing it with a first mortgage of $500,762 and a second mortgage of $17,850. Although the plaintiff consistently contributed 50% of the property’s upkeep and maintenance expenses through May 1, 2025, the parties executed a valid and enforceable Property Settlement Agreement on Jan. 25, 2025, to divide the asset. Under this agreement the plaintiff fully performed his obligations by transferring his interest in the property via Quitclaim Deed after receiving a $47,500 equity payment from the defendant. However, the defendant has materially breached the contract by failing to remove the plaintiff from the associated mortgages within the required 180-day window, despite receiving a formal, written demand. 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-26-6059134-S. Filed April 27.

Valdiviezo-Santos, Luis A., Danbury. Filed by Gladys M. Boyer, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura and Ribeiro LLC, Danbury. Action: the plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks more than $15,000 in monetary damages, exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV26-6059040-S. Filed April 20.

Stamford Superior Court

Callagy, Elizabeth Lee, Darien. Filed by Denis Barry, Easton, Plaintiff’s attorney: Rafael Pazmino, Stamford. 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-26-6080124-S. Filed April 7.

Leven, Leonard, et al, Wethersfield. Filed by Jashiya A Joyner, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Benjamin Gold & Troyb PC, Stamford. 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-26-6080169-S. Filed April 8.

Mott, Dillon, et al, Stratford. Filed by Elsie Jean Charles, Acres, Florida. Plaintiff’s attorney: Discala & Discala LLC, Norwalk. 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-26-6080298-S. Filed April 14.

Salko Farm & Stable LLC, Southport. Filed by Ananya Stocker p.p.a. Andrew Stocker, Westport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Discala & Discala LLC, Norwalk. Action: the plaintiff, a minor child, was a participant at the defendant’s facility located at 374 Hulls Farm Road, Southport, Connecticut. During the participation, the plaintiff was thrown from a horse while under the supervision of the defendant’s staff, causing her to strike the ground and sustain significant 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-26-6080299-S. Filed April 14.

116 John Street LLC, Milford. Seller: Seven Bridges Foundation Inc., Greenwich. Property: 116 John St., Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed June 15.

15 Taff LLC, Stamford. Seller: Joseph D. Romaniello, Stamford. Property: 15 Taff Ave., Stamford. Amount: $850,000. Filed June 1.

Legal Records

211 Main LLC, Greenwich. Seller: 211 Main Street LLC, Stamford. Property: 211 Main St., Stamford. Amount: $2,750,000. Filed June 2.

Asmat, Willy Oscar, et al, Greenwich. Seller: 106 Spruce Street LLC, Greenwich. Property: 106 Spruce St., Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed June 16.

Livingston, Michael and Danielle Palumbo, Norwalk. Seller: Elias Estates LLC, Shelton. Property: 143 Sawyer Road, Fairfield. Amount: $791,500. Filed June 10.

Lohmeyer, Phillip and Pallavi Paunikar, Stamford. Seller: 26 Three Lake LLC, Stamford. Property: 26 Three Lakes Drive, Stamford. Amount: $986,000. Filed June 5.

O’Neill, James K. and Paula L. Summa, Greenwich. Seller: JAM at Milbank LLC, Salisbury. Property: 215 Milbank Ave., Unit East, Greenwich. Amount: $4,650,000. Filed June 17.

Ornstein, Daniel and Lauren Ornstein, Scarsdale, New York. Seller: L&K Express Management Corp., Yorktown Heights, New York. Property: Lot 66, Davis Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $5,695,000. Filed June 17.

RGG Health LLC, Stamford. Seller: Priscilla Xu, Stamford. Property: 1 Strawberry Hill Court, L4, Stamford. Amount: $325,000. Filed June 4.

Wonsos As LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Sarah Sherman Flaccavento, Fairfield. Property: 40 Grasmere Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $1,450,000. Filed June 12.

Residential

Al-Iriani, Hatem Ibraheem Yahya, Stamford. Seller: Angelo J. Pucci, Greenwich. Property: 14 Sherman Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $965,000. Filed June 18.

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Apple III, David F. and Virginia R. Apple, Greenwich. Seller: Blaine McClure English, Greenwich. Property: 49 Fox Run Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed June 16.

Blake, Margaret and Clinton A. Blake, Fairfield. Seller: Diana L. Stein, Fairfield. Property: 148 Crane St., Fairfield. Amount: $625,000. Filed June 11.

Cameron, Robyn, Stamford. Seller: Reginald R. Lay and Jennifer V. Lay, Stamford. Property: 208 Cascade Road, Stamford. Amount: $1,225,000. Filed June 1.

Chen, Zhiyi and Bing Hu, Greenwich. Seller: Zhiyi Chen and Bing Hu, Greenwich. Property: 1 Nimitz Place, Old Greenwich. Amount: $N/A. Filed June 16.

DePhillips, Edward J., Fairfield. Seller: Sylvia G. Leiss, Fairfield. Property: 364 Beach Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,750,000. Filed June 12.

Dilthey, George R. and Emily Dilthey, Stamford. Seller: Nathaniel Soon-Nam Wiley and Jennifer Wiley, Stamford. Property: 81 Ridge Brook Lane, Stamford. Amount: $1,178,925. Filed June 5.

Dooley, Jennifer and Gregory Kevin Dooley, Stamford. Seller: Francis J. Scarpa and Lorraine C. Scarpa, Stamford. Property: 121 Dolphin Cove Quay, Stamford. Amount: $2,500,000. Filed June 4.

Duman, Gazi Murat and Fazila Satar Duman, Stamford. Seller: Kelly K. Toole, Wilton. Property: 48 Dean St., Unit 4, Stamford. Amount: $426,000. Filed June 3.

Elwell, Scott and Meghan Elwell, Greenwich. Seller: Winston A. Johnson and Jacqueline Johnson, Stamford. Property: 1215 Westover Road, Stamford. Amount: $510,000. Filed June 2.

Fitzmaurice, William K. and Lillian Morgan, Darien. Seller: Michael Papp Jr. and Morgan Louise Papp, Trumbull. Property: 1780 Stratfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $750,000. Filed June 11.

Forero, Nubia, Stamford. Seller: Cassandra Grace Platt and Adam James Platt, Stamford. Property: 140 Courtland Ave., Stamford. Amount: $875,000. Filed June 5.

Freda, Christopher and Nina Freda, Cos Cob. Seller: Christopher Freda and Nina Skarica, Cos Cob. Property: 53 Gregory Road, Cos Cob. Amount: $N/A. Filed June 16.

Gonzalez, Juan C., Stamford. Seller: Sebastien J. Serre and Will M. Wong, Stamford. Property: 127 Greyrock Place, Unit 1611, Stamford. Amount: $305,000. Filed June 2.

Khan, Sonia and Omair Aqeel Malik, Stamford. Seller: Andrew Paulus and Aniela Paulus, Stamford. Property: 20 Wild Horse Road, Stamford. Amount: $740,000. Filed June 4.

Kurland, Stephen and JoAnn Kurland, University City, Missouri. Seller: Joshua D. Brown and Angie L. Brown, Stamford. Property: 1 Broad St., Stamford. Amount: $1,025,000. Filed June 3.

Ladd, Daniel and Alexia Ladd, Greenwich. Seller: Janet S. White, Stamford. Property: 171 Highline Trail, Stamford. Amount: $1,300,000. Filed June 1.

Lang, Christopher and Amanda Lang, Greenwich. Seller: Pamela L. Chapman, Greenwich. Property: 14 Alpine Road, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed June 15.

Lazarus, Jeffrey and Kate Lazarus, Cos Cob. Seller: Matthew J. Maciejewski and Kimberly K. Maciejewski, Old Greenwich. Property: 9 Nimitz Place, Old Greenwich. Amount: $1,675,000. Filed June 18.

Lecky, John and Bridget LaCroix Lecky, New York, New York. Seller: Jeffrey J. Kingsley and Allison F. Kingsley, Riverside. Property: 26 Glen Avon Drive, Riverside. Amount: $6,150,000. Filed June 15.

Malloy, John and Hope Malloy, Joplin, Missouri. Seller: Dorian DeLaurentis and Kristen DeLaurentis, Fairfield. Property: 78 Catherine Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $1,730,000. Filed June 9.

Martin, Randolph S. and Catherine M. Fox, Catham, Illinois. Seller: Robert Gebhart, Greenwich. Property: 71 Heming Way, Stamford. Amount: $2,150,000. Filed June 2.

McCullough, Melissa Reina, Harrison, New York. Seller: Jigar Shah and Dhara Shah, Darien. Property: 320 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 16, Stamford. Amount: $810,000. Filed June 2.

McQueeney, Caroline, Fairfield. Seller: David Pelsue and Kelly Mendola Pelsue, Fairfield. Property: 1482 Bronson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,275,000. Filed June 11.

Murphy, Judith and Jack W. Murphy, Potomac, Maryland. Seller: Deborah J. Boehringer and Robert D. Boehringer, Stamford. Property: 83 Sea Beach Drive, Stamford. Amount: $2,650,000. Filed June 5.

Napier, Morgan and Stephen Napier, Wilton. Seller: Michael J. Rosnick and Emily Paushter Rosnick, Southport. Property: 127 Fields Rock Road, Southport. Amount: $10. Filed June 11.

Nelson, Emma and Gary Nelson, Fairfield. Seller: James O’Neil and Robin J. O’Neil, Fairfield. Property: 820 Hillside Road, Fairfield. Amount: $2,215,000. Filed June 12.

Patch, William and Barbara Callahan, Riverside. Seller: Pamela Hales and Kevin Hales, Stamford. Property: 130 Wood Ridge Drive, Stamford. Amount: $792,500. Filed June 3.

Poschar, Laura Ann and Arvind Kumar Singh, Stamford. Seller: Andrea Galbo and Nicholas R. Galbo, Stamford. Property: 29 Echo Hill Drive, Stamford. Amount: $1,220,000. Filed June 4.

Powell, Simone A., Stamford. Seller: Albert Gorbachevskiy and Yelena Gorbachevskaya, Stamford. Property: 27 North St., Unit 5S, Stamford. Amount: $360,000. Filed June 1.

Qema, Lumturie, Stamford. Seller: Felicia C. Pacheco, Stamford. Property: 8 Barnstable Lane, Stamford. Amount: $564,300. Filed June 1.

Sabahat, Ashraf, Lorton, Virginia. Seller: Ashraf Sabahat, Lorton, Virginia. Property: 99 Prospect St., Unit 5A, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed June 5.

Shikani, William, Riverside. Seller: Jason L. Woody and Suzanne E. Woody, Greenwich. Property: 21 Lake Drive, Riverside. Amount: $5,300,000. Filed June 16.

Srinivasan, Divya, Fairfield. Seller: Robert Faris, Fairfield. Property: 88 Middlebrook Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $1,250,000. Filed June 11.

Sullivan, Heather, Scituate, Massachusetts. Seller: Louis Benevento, Greenwich. Property: 47 Lafayette Place, Unit 2D, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed June 18.

Tischler, Kirkwood and Lauren Cascio Tischler, Stamford. Seller: Denise Kelly, et al, East Orleans, Massachusetts. Property: 50 Hilltop Ave., Stamford. Amount: $815,000. Filed June 5.

Trajano, Kayvus B., Stamford. Seller: Carlos M. Dilone, Stamford. Property: 59 Courtland Ave., Unit 3B, Stamford. Amount: $239,000. Filed June 3.

Tycz, Colleen E., Fairfield. Seller: Mary B. Barnhard, Fairfield. Property: 757 Galloping Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $2,025,000. Filed June 11.

Weintraub, Philip A. and Lauren A. Weintraub, New York, New York. Seller: Derek Ambrosi and Kristen Ambrosi, Fairfield. Property: 89 Random Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,020,000. Filed June 11.

Winks, Emily and William Samuel Winks, Greenwich. Seller: Sue Staplefield Breen, Stamford. Property: 255 Byram Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1,054,612. Filed June 15.

Zapata Guerrero, Israel and Yessi N. Zapata, Greenwich. Seller: Francisco A. Mejia Alonzo, Stamford. Property: 75 Van Buskirk Ave., Unit 75, Stamford. Amount: $503,000. Filed June 4.

MORTGAGES

28 Verona LLC, Riverside, by Robert M. Falck. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 2500 Westfield Drive, First and second floors, Elgin, Illinois. Property: 28 Verona Drive, Riverside. Amount: $1,500,000. Filed June 1.

Allain, Vera Rose and Marc Kaplan, Purchase, New York, by David W. Hopper. Lender: Morgan Stanley Private Bank NA, 4270 Ivy Pointe Blvd., Suite 400, Cincinnati, Ohio. Property: 64 Le Grande Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1,385,000. Filed June 5.

Altieri, Joseph and Maria Altieri, Greenwich, by John R. Fiore. Lender: GHA Federal Credit Union, 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich. Property: 184 Peck Ave., Unit 1, Greenwich. Amount: $50,000. Filed June 2.

Aveiro, Ana Laura and Jean Carlo Mera, Stamford, by Thomas Moore. Lender: Prosperity Home Mortgage LLC, 3060 Williams Drive, Suite 600, Fairfax, Virginia. Property: 65 Glenbrook Road, Unit 8E, Stamford. Amount: $314,089. Filed May 21.

Barber, William A., Stamford, by Nicola Corea. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 491 Westover Road, Stamford. Amount: $133,000. Filed May 22.

Belizan, Olga and Luciano Belizan, Boca Raton, Florida, by Phyllis R. Garcia. Lender: Gregory R. Blatt, 9360 Balada St., Coral Gables, Florida. Property: 29 Hunting Ridge Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2,600,000. Filed June 3.

Benedict Properties LLC, Greenwich, by N/A. Lender: PNC Bank NA, 222 Delaware Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Property: Benedict Place, Greenwich. Amount: $3,280,000. Filed June 2.

Berman, Cheryl, Stamford, by Kelly Ann Giuliano. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, 150 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Property: 303 Rocky Rapids Road, Stamford. Amount: $444,000. Filed May 20.

Bueti, Paul and Denise Bueti, Cos Cob, by Robert V. Sisca. Lender: Citibank NA, 1000 Technology Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri. Property: 215 Orchard St., Cos Cob. Amount: $2,037,313. Filed June 4.

Camillo, Michael and Jenna Camillo, Stamford, by Jonathan T. Hoffman. Lender: US Bank NA, 2800 Tamarack Road, Owensboro Kentucky. Property: 62 Bel Air Drive, Stamford. Amount: $500,000. Filed May 22.

Carlson, Gregory A. and Michael K. Teng, Greenwich, by Jennifer Brown. Lender: SoFi Bank NA, 2750 East Cottonwood Parkway, Suite 300, Cottonwood Heights, Utah. Property: 168 Shore Road, Old Greenwich. Amount: $235,000. Filed June 3.

Carlson, Vanessa and Jacob Carlson, Hopewell Junction, New York, by Brett S. Lando. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 154 Cold Spring Road, Apt. 87, Stamford. Amount: $403,750. Filed May 18.

Collier, Colleen M., Stamford, by Antonio Faretta. Lender: Mutual of Omaha Mortgage Inc., 3131 Camino del Rio N., San Diego, California. Property: 1169 Hope St., No. B1, Stamford. Amount: $57, 874. Filed May 21.

Cotaj, Anton and Ann Cotaj, Stamford, by Scott Rogalski. Lender: Morgan Stanley Private Bank NA, 4270 Ivy Pointe Blvd., Suite 400, Cincinnati, Ohio. Property: 216 Thornridge Drive, Stamford. Amount: $1,065,000. Filed May 19.

DiBiase, Robert, Stamford, by Lauren A. Scotton-Flannery. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 255 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit B10, Stamford. Amount: $388,000. Filed May 20.

Ditter, Michael J. and Mallory E. Ditter, Stamford, by Scott Rogalski. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 27 Rockledge Drive, Stamford. Amount: $400,000. Filed May 20.

Elliott, Trevor J. and Katherine S. Elliott, Fairfield, by Joe H. Lawson II. Lender: US Bank NA, 2800 Tamarack Road, Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 50 Hemlock Hills Road N., Fairfield. Amount: $1,150,000. Filed May 27.

Femenia, Joseph and Marisa Femenia, Greenwich, by N/A. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 2500 Westfield Drive, First and second floors, Elgin, Illinois. Property: 150 Clapboard Ridge Road, Greenwich. Amount: $4,350,000. Filed June 5.

Foley, Kevin and Christine Foley, Greenwich, by Scott Rogalski. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 116 Lockwood Road, Riverside. Amount: $800,000. Filed June 2.

Foote, James A., Old Greenwich, by Natasha H. Rose. Lender: Nationwide Equities Corporation, 225 Brae Blvd., Suite 202, Park Ridge, New Jersey. Property: 22 Tomac Ave., Old Greenwich. Amount: $5,550,000. Filed June 4.

O’Keefe, Patrick Regis and Kitty O’Keefe, New York, New York, by M. Cassin Maloney Jr. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 62 Park Ave., Old Greenwich. Amount: $2,160,000. Filed June 1.

O’Rourke, Victoria and Michael F. O’Rourke, Fairfield, by Tara Neilsen. Lender: M&T Bank, 1 Fountain Plaza, Sixth floor, Buffalo, New York. Property: 50 Whites Hill Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $250,000. Filed May 12.

Olsen, Ryan and Ashley A. Olsen, Greenwich, by Cynthia M. Salemme-Riccio. Lender: Blaze Credit Union, 2025 Lanpenteur Avenue W., Falcon Heights, Minnesota. Property: 652 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $399,000. Filed June 5.

Persico, Charlene and Federico Persico, Brooklyn, New York, by Gillian V. Ingraham. Lender: US Bank NA, 2800 Tamarack Road, Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 49 Willow Road, Riverside. Amount: $3,850,000. Filed June 5.

Pida, Michael J. and Heather A. Pida, Fairfield, by Noemi Kovasznai. Lender: M&T Bank, 1 Fountain Plaza, Sixth floor, Buffalo, New York. Property: 24 Dwight St., Fairfield. Amount: $350,000. Filed May 26.

Reilly, Eugene, Greenwich, by James Kavanagh. Lender: Warshaw Capital LLC, 2777 Summer St., Suite 306, Stamford. Property: 79 Bush Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $750,000. Filed June 5.

Rockmore, George E. and Donna Soucy, Fairfield, by Brandon Javier Bosques. Lender: M&T Bank, 1 Fountain Plaza, Sixth floor, Buffalo, New York. Property: 270 Homeland St., Fairfield. Amount: $50,000. Filed May 26.

Rodney, Layne and Sonhild Rodney, Stamford, by Miguel Malig. Lender: M&T Bank, 1 Fountain Plaza, Sixth floor, Buffalo, New York. Property: 267 Loveland Road, Stamford. Amount: $125,000. Filed May 22.

Salko Farm & Stable LLC, Southport, by Laura Krauss. Lender: M&T Bank, 1 M&T Plaza, Buffalo, New York. Property: 374 Hulls Farm Road, Southport. Amount: $750,000. Filed May 28.

Samel, Aaron and Emily Glatzer, Greenwich, by Tiago A. David. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 154 North St., Greenwich. Amount: $690,000. Filed June 4.

Schlosser, Frederick, Boca Raton, Florida, by Rolande M. Renaud. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, 2160 Superior Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Property: 22 Dora St., Unit D, Stamford. Amount: $175,000. Filed May 19.

Schouten, Michiel and Katherine Rende, Fairfield, by Scott Rogalski. Lender: Amerisave Mortgage Corporation, 1200 Altmore Ave., Building 2, Suite 300, Sandy Springs, Georgia. Property: 67 Longview Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $204,000. Filed May 28.

Seven Farm Investments LLC, Greenwich, by Scott Rogalski. Lender: Bank of America NA, 20 Greenway Plaza, Suite 900, Houston, Texas. Property: 1 Belle Haven Place, Greenwich. Amount: $2,600,000. Filed June 4.

Shah, Jay and Kristine Walsh Shah, Fairfield, by Antonio Faretta. Lender: Newrez LLC, 1100 Virginia Drive, Suite 125, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Property: 15 Windermere St., Fairfield. Amount: $200,000. Filed May 29.

Silberman, Lewis and Ariel Silberman, Greenwich, by M. Cassin Maloney Jr. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 36 Dunwoodie Place, Greenwich. Amount: $6,461,000. Filed June 3.

Spellane, John and Kim Spellane, Greenwich, by Shetal Nitin Malkan. Lender: Guaranteed Rate Affinity LLC, 1800 W. Larchmont Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Property: 33 Lockwood Drive, Old Greenwich. Amount: $229,607. Filed June 1.

Stanco Jr., Paul and Virginia L. O’Brien, Fairfield, by Timothy A. Malvaso. Lender: M&T Bank, 1 Fountain Plaza, Sixth floor, Buffalo, New York. Property: 141 Fair Oak Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $250,000. Filed May 26.

Starfish Prospect Street LLC, Greenwich, by Ashley Montanez. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 2500 Westfield Drive, First and second floors, Elgin, Illinois. Property: 10 Prospect Street W., Greenwich. Amount: $941,250. Filed June 2.

Tabatabai, Kian, Norwalk, by Jeff Dearden. Lender: CMG Mortgage Inc., 3160 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 400, San Ramon, California. Property: 850 E. Main St., Unit 526, Stamford. Amount: $380,000. Filed May 20.

Tadbiri, Dina, Mohegan Lake, New York, by Brooke Cavaliero. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 970 Hope St., 5E, Stamford. Amount: $272,000. Filed May 20.

Tierney, Kristen and Brion Tierney, Fairfield, by Jocelyn G. Bolling. Lender: Coastal Community Bank, 910 Campisi Way, Suite 2D, Campbell, California. Property: 263 Putting Green Road, Fairfield. Amount: $42,061. Filed May 28.

Venditti, Steven, Trumbull, by unreadable. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 186 Grasmere Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $584,500. Filed May 27.

Whitbread, Brian T. and Laura Whitbread, Fairfield, by Tenneil Bailey. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 258 Woodridge Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $155,300. Filed May 27.

Williams, Robert E. and Melissa A. Williams, Norwalk, by John K. Cohane. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 22 Knollwood Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $600,000. Filed May 27.

Wright, Mark and Julia O. Wright, Stamford, by Maria C. Miller. Lender: PNC Bank NA, 222 Delaware Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 123 Highline Trail, Stamford. Amount: $283,532. Filed May 21.

NEW BUSINESSES

AE HomeServices LLC, 8 Bartlett Ave., Norwalk 06850, c/o Alexander Espinal Rodriguez. Filed May 20.

Amojin, 2299 Summer St., No. 1210, Stamford 06905, c/o Accordance Nutrition LLC. Filed July 1.

Creative Design Remodeling, 560 Rock Rimmon Road, Stamford 06903, c/o Denise Doonan. Filed July 9.

Dimension LTD, 317 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk 06853, c/o Robert Anderson. Filed May 20.

EG Aesthetics & Wellness, 37 Belltown Road, Stamford 06902, c/o EKGibek PLLC. Filed June 30.

Exotic Snacks Mini Market, 320 Elm St., Stamford 06902, c/o Love Story Exotics Corporation. Filed July 8.

JJZ Construction, 29 Scofield Ave., Stamford 06906, c/o Jaroslaw Zysk. Filed July 6.

Josu Grab N Go Fish, 873 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Sang Lee. Filed June 30.

Pacific Mini Market, 695 Pacific St., Stamford 06902, c/o Pacific Mini Market Corp. Filed June 30.

Soundview Mahjong, 21 1/2 Keeler Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Mary Canaday. Filed May 20.

Summer Street Liquor Store, 503 Summer St., Stamford 06901, c/o TwoBrother Partnership LLC. Filed July 6.

The Green Unicorn, 113 Myano Lane, Stamford 06902, c/o Ebonie Adams. Filed July 6.

Ward Kilduff Mortgage, 6 Landmark Square, Fourth floor, Stamford 06901, c/o GVC Mortgage Inc. Filed July 7.

Legal Notices

The Annual return of the Kane Family Foundation for the calendar year ended December 31, 2025 is available at its principal o ce located at C/O Prager Metis CPA, LLC, 800 Westchester Avenue, Suite N-400, Rye Brook, NY 10573 for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days hereof.

Principal Manager of the Foundation is Ward Kane. Ad #64003

The annual return of The Charles Hale & Kaaren Hale Family Foundation for the calendar year ended 12/31/2025 is available at its principal o ce at 101 Interchange Plaza, Suite 301, Cranbury, NJ 08512 for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days hereof. Principal manager of the Foundation is Charles Hale. Ad #64004

The annual return of Epstein and French Foundation for the calendar year ended 12/31/2025 is available at its principal o ce at 75 Tweed Boulevard, Nyack, NY 10960 for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days hereof. Principal manager of the Foundation is Laura French. Ad #64005

The annual return of The MEP Foundation for the calendar year ended 12/31/2025 is available at its principal o ce at 1 West 67th Street, New York, NY 10023 for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days hereof. Principal manager of the Foundation is Matthew Palevsky. Ad #64006

The annual return of The Rust Foundation for the calendar year ended 12/31/2025 is available at its principal o ce at 1305 Parkview Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15217for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days hereof. Principal manager of the Foundation is Thatcher O. Montgomery. Ad #64007

The annual return of Waterfowl Research Foundation for the calendar year ended 12/31/2025 is available at its principal o ce at 101 Interchange Plaza, Suite 301, Cranbury, NJ 08512 for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days hereof. Principal manager of the Foundation is Arthur C Romaine. Ad #64008

Notice is hereby given that an On-Premise Catering Establishment Full Liquor License Application ID NA-0346-26-100681 has been applied for by Compass Group USA Inc. serving beer, wine, cider and liquor to be sold at retail for on premises consumption in a catering establishment for the premises located at 2900 Purchase St Purchase NY 10577. Ad #64009

Notice is hereby given that an On-Premises RestaurantLiquor License, NYS Application ID: NA-034026-108441 has been applied for by Pizza Girls Ny LLC to sell liquor, beer, wine and cider at retail in an onpremises Restaurant-Liquor establishment. For on premise consumption under the ABC Law located at 38 E Main St # 40 Mount Kisco NY 10549. Ad #64010

Sealed bids will be received as set forth in Instructions to Bidders (https://www. dot.ny.gov/bids-and-lettings/construction-contractors/important-info) until 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at the NYSDOT, Office of Contract Management, 50 Wolf Rd, 1st Floor, Suite 1CM, Albany, NY 12232 and will be publicly opened and read. Maps, Plans and Specifications may be seen at Electronic documents and Amendments which are posted to www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/ opportunities/const-notices.

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

D265826, PIN 8CWS01, FA Proj , Westchester Co., CURVE WARNING SIGN UPGRADES - Various Locations., Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $125,000.00), Goals:

DBE: 0.00%

D265827, PIN 8CWS02, FA Proj , Orange, Rockland Cos., CURVE WARNING SIGN UPGRADES - Various Locations., Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $40,000.00), Goals: DBE: 0.00%

Notice is hereby given that an On-Premise Summer Food & Beverage Business-Beer License, NYS Application ID: NA-013926-115827 has been applied for by CulinArt Inc serving beer to be sold at retail for on premises consumption in a catering establishment, for the premises located at 1 Playland Pkwy Rye NY 10580. Ad #64011

Notice is hereby given that an On-Premise Restaurant Liquor License, NYS Application ID: NA-034026-111988 has been applied for by Charzak LLC d/b/a Capretta to sell liquor, beer, wine and cider at retail in an on-premises restaurant establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC Law at 57 Spencer Place, Scarsdale New York 10583. Ad #64012

Notice is hereby given that an On-Premise Restaurant Liquor License, NYS Application ID: NA-0340-26-105256 has been applied for by Hudson Fusion Rest Corp. to sell liquor, beer, wine and cider at retail in an on-premises restaurant establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC Law at 55 Hudson Ave Peekskill New York 10566. Ad #64013

Notice is hereby given that an On-Premise Restaurant Liquor License, NYS Application ID: NA-0340-26-115355 has been applied for by North Main Street Restaurant Corp to sell liquor, beer, wine and cider at retail in an on-premises restaurant establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC Law at 435 North Main Street Port Chester New York 10573. Ad #64014

Notice is hereby given that an On-Premise Restaurant Liquor License, NYS Application ID: NA-034025-138751 has been applied for by Spaccarelli’s By Zuppa LLC to sell liquor, beer, wine and cider at retail in an on-premises restaurant establishment. For on premises consumption under the ABC Law at 238 Saw Mill River Road Millwood NY 10546. Ad #64015

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a license, ID No. NA0340-26-104687, has been applied for by Putnam Valley Grille to sell beer, cider, wine and liquor at retail for on-premises consumption under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 1220 Oregon Road, Cortlandt Manor, New York 10567, Town of Cortlandt, Westchester County. Ad #64016

Notice of Formation of Golden Radio Productions LLC. Articles of Organization filed with SSNY on 06/12/2026. O ce Location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Je ery Swanson, 330 Pound Ridge Road, Bedford, NY 10506. Purpose: any lawful purpose. #64017

Notice of Formation of Riverdance Prospects, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/03/26. O ce location: Westchester County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Sara de Vengoechea, 15 June Rd. North Salem, NY. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. #64018