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WESTCHESTER COUNTY

Plans to divide former Key Food supermarket in Pleasantvile for four users under review DS Pleasantville LC seeks approvals to redevelop the former Key Food site with a Goddard School, restaurant and retail spaces, while adding parking and stormwater improvements. Page 20

FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Kneads Bakery rolling out new locations at $30M Greenwich Crossing Kneads Bakery Café has signed leases for two spaces at Greenwich Crossing, including 2,000 square feet on Railroad Avenue and 200 square feet inside the renovated MetroNorth station. Both locations are expected to open in spring 2027. Page 22

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WRITE TO 4 Smith Ave., Suite 2 Mount Kisco, NY 10549 All that is left of the former Catch a Healthy Habit smoothie cafe is a pile of bricks in downtown Fairfield. Photo by Gary Larkin

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Razing retail to bring in housing developments in Fairfield By Gary Larkin / glarkin@westfairinc.com Common area amenities include a penthouse Great Room with integrated multi-story rooftop decks, fitness center, bike storage, and electric car charging. A landscaped outdoor plaza will feature a signature public art display integrated with seating, pergolas, and open space. The project is scheduled to commence construction in late 2026 and is scheduled to be completed in 2027.

FAIRFIELD – The long-awaited demolition of retail buildings downtown and in the eastern section of town to make way for two separate housing developments has begun. During the past two weeks a demolition crew tore down the building that formerly housed the downtown Catch a Health Habit smoothie café at 39 Unquowa Road and another crew demolished the former 4,090-square-foot Rio Bravo Tacos & Tequila at 770 Commerce Drive in eastern Fairfield. Additionally, the site of a WWII-era industrial building at nearby 750 Commerce Drive was also taken down. The eastern Fairfield properties will be the future site of a 90-unit, Class A transit-oriented mixed-use development that is being built by former New England Patriots’ linebacker and New Britain native Niko Koutouvides and his brother Aristides Koutouvides, who own the real estate development firm Skala Partners of West Hartford. The project site is located 0.1 miles to the Fairfield Metro/Black Rock Train Station. The still unnamed project includes 4,313 square feet of retail on the first floor, 90 residential apartment units located on floors 2-5 and 118 parking spaces. The residential units will each feature 9-foot ceilings, oversized windows, central heating/ cooling, stainless steel appliances, and in-unit washer/dryers.

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT

Dr. Lee Forest, who operates Stratford-based 15 Unquowa Road LLC, has hired excavators to demolish the buildings on Unquowa Road to construct the Center Commons apart-

Demolition of downtown, Commerce Drive buildings commences

ment complex. It will be a five-story, 50-unit apartment building featuring eight affordable housing units and two ground-floor commercial retail spaces. The timeline for construction is late 2026 and early 2027. So far the only building to be demolished is 39 Unquowa Road. The nearby buildings that housed Las Vetas lounge, Fairfield Barber Shop, Tenth of June for the holidays and Nancy Galasso Interiors have been marked for demolition but have yet to be razed. According to the developer, since the project is a substantial five-story, mixed-use build, vertical construction and interior build-outs are expected to take 12 to 18 months to complete from the time the foundation is poured. As of Sept. 28, Las Vetas has moved to 1640 Post Road, the Fairfield Barber Shop is now at 1040 Post Road under the name Fairfield Hair House and Catch a Healthy Habit is now known as Clean Slate and is located at 116 Sherman St. Dr. Forest worked out an agreement last year with the Town of Fairfield and its Plan and Zoning Commission to allow for the complex to be built with at least two street level retail shops. Forest had sued the town after the PZC denied the application.

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COURTS

Scarsdale jewelry retailer alleges false imprisonment By Bill heltzel / bheltzel@westfairinc.com

The owner of a Scarsdale jewelry store who says she was forcibly removed from a Las Vegas trade show is demanding $1 million from the Manhattan firms that ran the event. Joanne Fiedler and Jewels By Joanne accused Emerald Expositions and affiliates of false imprisonment and defamation, in a lawsuit filed on Sept. 28 in Westchester Supreme Court. Fiedler claims she was left "emotionally distressed, traumatized, embarrassed and humiliated" by her removal from The Couture Show at Wynn Las Vegas resort on May 28. Jewels By Joanne, on Heathcote Road at the Five Corners intersection of Scarsdale, carries collections from more than 130 designers, according to its website. Emerald Expositions, Emerald X, and Last Word Communications, on Broadway in the Financial District, own and manage The Couture Show, an annual event where designers of fine jewelry and luxury timepieces showcase their wares and network with retailers, news media and 'influencers.' Michelle Orman, the owner of Last Word Communications, according to a LinkedIn profile, is also named as a defendant. Fiedler says she has attended the trade show many times and has done business with vendors who attend the show. On May 28, around 11 a.m., the complaint states, "three large imposing men believed to be security guards" approached her on the exposition floor, escorted her past hundreds of vendors, retailers and attendees, including people she knows, and took her to the back entrance. A vendor had asked that Fiedler be removed from the show, according to the complaint, claiming that she had manufactured knockoffs from the vendor's collection. Fiedler claims that Orman would not identify the vendor, let her confront her accuser, or permit her to explain that she does not manufacture jewelry and did not knock off or copy the vendor's jewelry. Fiedler is suing for alleged false imprisonment, defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, business disparagement, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, interference with prospective business relationships and opportunities, and negligence for failure to assess the reliability and truthfulness of allegations before taking action against her.

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CONSTRUCTION

MTA launches $800M project to protect Metro-North Hudson Line from climate change By Peter Katz / pkatz@westfairinc.com

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chair and CEO Janno Lieber joined other officials at the Metro-North train station in Hastings-on-Hudson on Sept. 23 to announce the start of an $800 million project to protect the Metro-North Hudson Line from the effects of climate change that have already caused periodic flooding and mud slides that have disrupted service. “Mass transit is the antidote to climate change,” Lieber said. “The MTA system allows the New York region, our 20 million plus population region, to have the lowest carbon footprint per capita in the nation. But we are as vulnerable as any other place to the accelerating impacts of climate change like torrential rainfall, which we’re seeing more and more, extreme heat and other types of severe weather.” Lieber said that when extreme weather events happen Metro-North seems to receive a lot of the damage. “Heavy rainfall causes flooding, mud slides, downed trees that knock out service, debris all over,” Lieber said. “It’s not a secret that when you’re riding on the Hudson Line you can see how the water seems to be getting very, very close to the railroad right-ofway. We’ve gotten pretty good at the clean-up, but we need to reduce these impacts quickly.” Lieber said that the $800 million climate resiliency project has begun with the awarding of a contract for the design of an estimated $270 million project to protect the Hudson Line from Spuyten Duyvil in the Bronx to Hastings-on-Hudson. He said that

Metro-North train at Hastings-on-Hudson station.

segment of track has experienced repeated impacts from storms. He said that assets that are in poor condition such as culverts and retaining walls will be repaired and expanded along with shoreline structure rehabilitation and implementing flood protection measures. The design contract for $19.7 million went to design and engineering firms STV Incorporated and WSP USA. State Senate Majority Leader Andrew Stewart-Cousins of Yonkers recalled witnessing in her district the effects of flooding and mudslides caused by Hurricane Ida in September 2021 that knocked out Hudson Line service. “The catastrophic situation made us all aware that we had so much more to do,” Stewart-Cousins said. “Vulnerability in one part of the system can cause severe disruptions for thousands and thousands of riders who depend on reliable service to go about their daily lives.” After Superstorm Sandy, the MTA completed more than $400 million of work to improve power, communications, and signal systems along a 30-mile portion of the line from the Bronx to Croton-Harmon. The MTA is in the midst of implementing a separate project to stabilize vulnerable steep slopes and improve stormwater infrastructure on a portion of the Hudson Line between Glenwood and Greystone station paid for by $20 million in the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget arranged by Stewart-Cousins. This project is currently in the design phase.

Janno Lieber speaking Sept. 23 at Hastings-on-Hudson Metro-North station.

“Mass transit is the antidote to climate change”

—Janno Lieber Mudslide blocked Metro-North tracks in Scarborough in Westchester County in Oct. 2023.

MTA Construction & Development President Jamie Torres Springer said, "Our 2025-2029 Capital Plan includes over $1.5 billion dedicated to climate change resilience and $800 million of that … will be invested in the resilience of the Hudson Line. Unless we act, more than half of the 75-mile line is at risk of flooding during coastal storms. Unless we act, that number will grow to 80% by the 2050s. Unless we act, more sea level rise means that about 20% of all of the tracks on the line will be flooded on a monthly basis by mid-century. Over 40% of the line sits right next to steep slopes making it vulnerable to those landslides during heavy rain.” Although she did not attend the an-

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nouncement in Hastings-on-Hudson, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a statement saying, “The impacts of climate change and extreme weather put the commutes of millions of riders who rely on the Hudson Line each year at risk. That's why we're making historic investments to ensure the long-term resilience of this vital rail corridor, fortifying it for the long term and ensuring that service is more reliable than ever before." The new construction announced Sept. 23 is expected to begin in 2029. The Hudson Line is used by 25,000 Metro-North riders each weekday, along with Amtrak passenger service and freight trains.

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GOVERNMENT

$22M set to fund restoration of Mount Vernon Armory By Peter Katz / pkatz@westfairinc.com

New York state has committed $13 million to help fund a project to restore the deteriorating Mount Vernon Armory through the Mount Vernon Armory Preservation and Rehabilitation Project. Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered an oversize presentation check to Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard and others who had gathered at the Armory at 144 N. Fifth Ave. The $13 million obtained through Gov. Hochul is coupled with $6 million arranged by Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow and $3 million in federal funding arranged by former Congressman Jamaal Bowman and current Congressman George Latimer, making $22 million available for the project. Patterson-Howard described the funding as “an investment that will help restore this landmark and more importantly expand what it can mean to the people of our city for

generations to come.” The Mount Vernon Armory was designed by architect Isaac G. Perry and constructed in 1889. It was used for military training and armament storage and supported the New York National Guard. In the 1960s its purpose shifted and the Armory became home to Mount Vernon’s Office for the Aging, the Rose Simon Program for Children with Developmental Disabilities, civic and cultural activities, recreation, and community gatherings. “It became a place where generations of Mount Vernon residents could come together,” Patterson-Howard said. “Covid-19 forced its closure. In 2021, the building was condemned because of its significant deterioration. But we did not give up on the Armory. For years, our city staff, partners and advocates worked diligently to make the case that this building was worth saving not simply because of its history, but because of its future. This $22

“An investment that will help restore this landmark.” — Mayor Shawyn PattersonHoward

Gov. Hochul gives presentation check to Mount Vernon Mayor Patterson-Howard.

million commitment will do more than bring the Armory back into good condition. It will expand our capacity to serve Mount Vernon residents for generations to come.” In a request to the leaders of the House Committee on Appropriations seeking federal funding Latimer said, “This funding would be used to reimagine the now condemned Mount Vernon Armory, transform-

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CONSTRUCTION

Zoning change sought to permit 280 unit senior housing community in Wilton By Peter Katz / pkatz@westfairinc.com

Hines SL Wilton Associates LP has filed for a zoning change that would permit construction of a 280-unit senior living complex on a 38-acre property at 329, 331 and 345 Belden Hill Road in Wilton. Hines is the contract vendee for the property which is owned by SSND Real Estate Trust. Hines has proposed to create a new senior living community that would offer a full continuum of care. The main building that is proposed would have 248 residential units of which 176 would be for independent living, 48 for assisted living, and 24 for memory care. There would be a parking garage on the bottom level with three residential levels above. Also to be built on the site would be eight multi-family cottages with four senior citizen housing units each for a total of 32 units. About 17 acres of the site would be preserved as open space. There would be outdoor recreation and walking areas for residents. Rendering of main building for

Belden Hill Road senior community. The School Sister of Notre Dame had been located on site since the early 1960s. By 2021, all of the resident sisters had relocated. The site was also used as a 40-bed skilled nursing care facility, which closed in 2019. As part of the proposed redevelopment, all existing on-site structures will be demolished except for the existing chapel which will be incorporated within the main building. The real estate and economic development advisory firm Goman+York prepared a study for the developer that showed the construction cost for the project would be $260 to $385 per square foot, depending on the type of unit and the market value when finished would be approximately $79,333,480. The study showed that the proposed senior housing and care facility is estimated to generate $1,539,874 in new annual revenues for the Town of Wilton. The zoning amendments the developer is seeking include a new definition

of the use and height and bulk standards, along with parking and signage allowances. They are proposing to create a new definition in Wilton’s zoning for a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that incorporates multiple senior uses: senior citizen housing; congregate housing; assisted living, and nursing homes and convalescent homes. The proposed amendment limits the locations of CCRCs to sites that have a minimum of 30 acres. The amendment also requires a minimum of 150 feet of frontage and direct access to Belden Hill Road. Because the Belden Hill Road site

Rendering of main building for Belden Hill Road senior community.

contains grade changes, the application also proposes an alternative method of measuring building height for large sloping sites with dramatic grade changes making it difficult or impracticable to measure building height under the existing definition of “Building Height” in the zoning code. The proposed zoning change requires that a minimum of 10% of the total number of units, excluding memory care, shall be deed restricted as Affordable Housing Units. “The proposed text amendment is a beneficial addition to the Wilton Zoning Regulations that will expand housing opportunities for the Town’s aging population and is consistent with the Wilton Plan of Conservation and Development. The proposed amendment aims to treat Continuing Care Retirement Communities in a manner that is similar to comparable senior living and residential care uses already permitted under the Regulations, while incorporating enhanced dimensional and site standards designed to promote compatibility with residential districts in the Town of Wilton,” the developer said.

COURTS

Plan to convert Cooney Building in Tarrytown for Padel courts By Peter Katz / pkatz@westfairinc.com parking spaces. The 26,872-square-feet Cooney Building is at the 24-acre Hudson Harbor project in Tarrytown that has been under development for many years. Developer National Resources, through the entity Ferry Landings LLC had proposed plans to rehabilitate the building for mixed office, residential and retail use, but that plan did not move forward. A subsequent proposal was to lease the building to an unidentified international media company for use as a movie studio, and that possibility also did not move forward. The building was used

The Padel Club LLC, which is based in Port Chester, is asking the Village of Tarrytown to approve its plan has to convert the Cooney Building at 41 Hudson View Way to house Padel courts. The Padel sport incorporates elements of tennis and squash. A Padel court is about one-third the size of a standard tennis court. The proposed Padel facility would have six Padel courts, four of them indoor and two outside. There also would be what are described as wellness and fitness facilities, including a lounge. There would be 58 at-grade

by Tappan Zee Constructors, the consortium that built the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. Tappan Zee Constructors moved out in January 2020. Attorney Anthony B. Gioffre III of the White Plains-based law firm Cuddy & Feder told Tarrytown, “The Padel courts will partially be reserved for private member use and partially open for public use. The wellness and fitness facilities will be reserved for members. The proposal involves mostly internal renovations and outfitting of the building to accommodate the proposed use.” Sketch of lounge in Padel Club. By Architectura of Fort Lee, NJ. Gioffre said that exterior renovations to the building would include new facade designs and signage in

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“The proposed adaptive reuse will help revitalize the existing Cooney Building” —Anthony B. Gioffre III

addition to a fenced area enclosing the two outdoor courts and an increase in the building’s floor area of 874 square feet to accommodate new stairwells. Gioffre also said that a new stormwater management system would be installed. “The proposal includes additional pedestrian amenities that will support connectivity in the area, including new sidewalks and crosswalks,” Gioffre said. “The proposed adaptive re-use will help revitalize the existing Cooney Building and incorporate a new community-friendly asset to the village’s attractive waterfront area. The proposed change of use is expected to result in reductions in traffic, parking, and impervious surfaces.” A report from DTS Provident Design Engineering found that the project will not have an adverse impact on the adjacent roadway network and will provide adequate off-street parking to accommodate the anticipated peak parking demand.

Peekskill shows new support for Broad Howard affordable housing project By Peter Katz / pkatz@westfairinc.com

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Rendering of courtyard, Broad Howard project.

Back in 2021, Chuck Lesnick of the development entity Broad Howard LLC introduced a concept for building an affordable housing project at Broad and Howard Streets in Peekskill. The proposal has been refined over the years and currently calls for 57 affordable apartments, commercial spaced and structured parking. Also involved would be the renovation of two historic structures on Main Street and the creation of the Broad Street Sculpture Garden. The cost of the project has been estimated at $50 million. Lesnick served as president of the Yonkers City Council and was the city’s director of economic development. He is an attorney who serves as “of counsel” to the law firm Marks DiPalermo Wilson PLLC, which has offices in White Plains and Manhattan. Lesnick also had served as deputy counsel and assistant commissioner for New York State Homes and Community Renewal, which has been active in helping to promote and fund affordable housing projects. Rendering of courtyard, Broad Howard project. While Peekskill has yet to issue renewals of previous approvals for the project, the city and its Industrial Development Agency both have come out in support of the project with respect to state tax credits Lesnick is seeking to help provide financial support for the development. A resolution approved by the City Council authorized the city manager and city assessor to send Lesnick letters of support that urged New York state to provide financial aid for the development. The resolution

noted, “letters of support do not represent a binding obligation or interest on the part of the City Council to authorize or accept the developer’s proposal.” In his letter to Lesnick, Peekskill City Manager Matthew Alexander urged New York state to approve a new application by Broad Howard LLC for tax credits to help support the development. “I have been informed that you have had conversations with Peekskill's Planning Director, Carol Samol, about the timing of the required Project approvals renewals of the Broad Howard project by the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board; and concluded it makes the most sense to wait to issue renewals to forestall the future expiration of any future renewals,” Alexander also wrote. “However, without Project or circumstances change, a positive staff recommendation and Boards' consideration would be expected.” Alexander also said that the submission of a Broad Howard tax credit application support letter was authorized by the Peekskill Common Council. Peekskill’s Industrial Development Agency also came out in support of the project, with the IDA’s Chairperson Deborah Post sending a letter to Lesnick saying in part, “The Peekskill Industrial Development Agency (PIDA) wishes to express support for your 57-unit affordable housing and commercial use development.” Post noted that an application for a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) financial incentive from the PIDA is pending. In her letter, Post urged funding for the project from the New York State Homes & Community Renewal.

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TEDx talk at Fairfield’s FTC is eye opening for nearly 170 attendees Page 1 “The rarest thing around this room is the diversity”

FAIRFIELD – For Michael Carter, founder of the boutique M&A advisory firm Carter Morse & Goodrich (CMG), Wednesday’s TEDx Innovation Drive that drew nearly 170 people at Fairfield Theatre Co. was a passion project that was many years in the making.

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Carter, whose eponymous company also operates the CMG Foundation that supports entrepreneurship, innovation and professional development, has devoted his and his team’s time at CMG to giving back to the communities they serve by donating a percentage of the company’s profits to the foundation. “This event really encompasses three of my greatest passions in life,” Carter said. “No. 1, I am a daily learner. Anyone around me knows I am always on AI doing something, but podcasts are my thing. Second is innovation. I have been teaching innovation for the past two-and-a-half decades primarily to under-resourced school districts and towns. Most recently, I am on the board of NextMinds. The third passion is Connecticut’s entrepreneurial community.” As he looked around FTC’s Warehouse venue, Carter described what he saw in the audience. “The rarest thing around this room is the diversity,” he said. “And the diversity is the people who are running companies, running nonprofits, running universities and the classrooms. These are people who are literally founders of companies all the way up from CEOs of major corporations. There are engineers, designers and the like. “You are the people in this room who are going to take these messages and ideas the furthest. And, basically, I

only require people who are managing, leading, financing and teaching innovation. That’s it.” The people attending the event were vetted by filling out a form describing their background and leadership skills. That was how Carter guaranteed that he had the people in the room who could deliver the messages of the speakers to their networks. He pointed out that if each of the attendees come away from the TEDx event and talk to 10 people in the next 48 hours, we’re going to have 1,700 people that are going to prophesize. The event featured six speakers who focused on different innovation topics and a musical story by Fairfield Woods Middle School music teacher Jim Buchta and his protégé Kevin Tzanetis, an accomplished jazz trumpeter, composer and band leader. The sponsors for the TEDx Innovation Drive were ASML, the Connecticut Economic & Community Development department, Andersen, Cantor Colburn LLP, Aspire Digital Solutions, NextMinds and Westfair Business Journal, parent company for the Fairfield County Business Journal. Some of the messages the speakers had for the attendees were: “Don’t think you can’t solve a complex problem because something is not in your area of expertise.” “Childcare educators make children feel loved and safe, they encourage productive learning and they follow children’s curiosity and wonder.” “For a system and a machine to work, all the parts have to come together through an embodiment that is greater the sum of its parts.” “How do you reclaim your creativity? You need to suspend commitment through guilt-free mindwandering

and let the beginner’s mind explore while treating uncertainty as a resource, not a threat.” “When companies ask me how I can get my employees to ask more questions regarding innovation, I tell them it’s pretty simple. You want them to ask more why, more what if and more how.” We parent and school children as if their curiosity is a risk to be managed rather than a wonder to behold. In doing so, we bar the doorways to the ‘what-ifs’ and ‘whys’ that spark discoveries Here are highlights of each of the speakers, who included Simon Hill, CEO and founder of Wasoku and author of “Expected Value and Mapping Value”; Jessica Sophia Sager, co-founder and CEO of All Our Kin; Michael Winter, chief scientist of RTX (formed by merger of Raytheon and United Technologies Corp.); Moshe Bar, cognitive neuroscientist at BarIlan University and Massachusetts General Hospital; Warren Berger, innovation expert, “questionologist” and author of author of “A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas,” and Wizdom Powell, a trained clinical psychologist who is a former White House fellow who advised Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta in President Barack Obama’s administration.

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(He cited how the Exxon Valdez oil cleanup was finally solved decades later because the people in charge used the internet to open up the discussion and brainstorming to the rest of the world after the experts failed.) In a request on the web some 17 years after the 1989 Exxon oil tanker

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spill, the Oil Spill Recovery Institute asked for suggestions on how to clean up the spill. They wrote that “we have something the consistency of cold peanut butter that will not pump, that will not flow. How do we get it to flow?” Hill said. “John Davis was one of thousands of people who discovered this lead on the internet. John was a chemist from Illinois. He never worked a day in oil and gas in his life. He didn’t see an oil problem. He saw a different problem. He was sure he had seen that problem before. Many decades earlier, he spent a summer working on a construction site. He recalled a device that they used in the building industry that is an immersion vibrator, a small vibrating rod that stops cement from setting. “And he wondered if a similar approach might work here. He nearly didn’t submit his idea because it was so obvious to him, surely would have conceived of it. None of the experts that had been working on this for 18 years had seen a parallel that John saw. But when they tried his idea, it worked. (It was solved in 30 days)” “I imagine each of us in this room has a specific set of skills that don’t appear on your resume or our job title. The next time any of us comes across anything interesting or a complex problem, don’t walk past it. Don’t think this is really not my area of expertise because the thing you think is not your area is potentially the most valuable thing in that exact moment.”

JESSICA SOPHIA SAGER, ON WHAT K-12 EDUCATION CAN LEARN FROM CHILDCARE

“The question no longer is what children should learn; it’s how do children become people who can keep learning? And to answer that

SIMON HILL

JESSICA SOPHIA SAGER

MICHAEL WINTER

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WARREN BERGER

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question, I think we should look somewhere unexpected. Let’s acknowledge that we are living through a fundamental shift in how we think about learning. For generations, schools were designed for a world in which knowledge was scarce. Today, knowledge is abundant. Artificial intelligence can summarize information, analyze data and answer questions, which means we need to think differently about what it means to educate a human being. “High quality early education is so essential as it is the bedrock of human development. Childcare educators are so effective because they understand something about how people learn. Childcare educators make children feel loved and safe, they encourage productive learning, and they follow children’s curiosity and wonder.” What if every teacher knew what childcare educators understand? This question goes far beyond school; it matters to you. You are in this room because you build companies, invest in ideas, design systems and tackle problems that don’t have off-the-shelf solutions.”

MICHAEL WINTER,

ON THE WHOLE BEING GREATER THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS

"Every problem is not easy. To identify and solve it, you have to look underneath, above and at all angles. “My father used to say, ‘Machines don’t break; parts break and parts can be fixed.’ We focus on the parts of a machine all the time. We focus on the people in an organization. And unless you take that step back and admire what the system needs to deliver, it will be a challenge. For a system and a machine to work, all the parts have to come to-

gether through an embodiment that is greater the sum of its parts. It’s critical to focus on the overall system. (For example, we are aware of the power of such devices as our cell phone but it is dependent on the communication system it sits on to work.) One needs to first optimize the system, then use the analysis to figure out what the right parts need to surround it. It’s as if you are on the dance floor and you’re looking at your feet as you struggle with the dance moves. And then you think you finally got it until you look up and you see the rest of the crowd is moving in the other direction. “The biggest problem or mistake you can make whether you are designing jet engines or dancing with your partner is to stare at your feet. It is absolutely critical to do the analysis, to do the calculations, to check your numbers, to run your hypothesis, to pay attention to the individuals in your organization. You need to focus first and foremost on what the overall organization and system needs to deliver.”

MOSHE BAR,

ON WHY SMART PEOPLE HAVING ORIGINAL IDEAS

“We tend to think being smart is important for generating original ideas. Smart is not enough. What happens is that smart becomes expert and experts start to know everything. We start to commit to the familiar. But the one idea is expertise breeds commitment to the familiar and as a result it inhibits the new. There are two types of minds: the expert mind that uses templates that were acquired through experience, which is safe. There is also the beginner’s mind. It is like a child. It is curious, it is open, it is willing to take

“You want them to ask more why, more what if and more how”

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risks and is attractive to the novel. (He gave one example of a beginner’s mind solving a problem when he cited his daughter using an old leather football helmet as a purse.) “This is an old helmet that we have at home. One day I was rushing out with my daughter, who was 12. She said in passing that I don’t have a purse. I saw that she took the helmet and turned it into a purse. The first response I thought was, “What are you doing? Then I caught myself because I realized she had the beginner’s mind and really creativity at work. You realize that in order to generate an original idea you need to be in the beginner’s mind. “How do you reclaim your creativity? You need to suspend commitment through guilt-free mindwandering and let the beginner’s mind explore while treating uncertainty as a resource, not a threat.”

WARREN BERGER,

ON HOW EVERY BREAKTHROUGH STARTS WITH A QUESTION

“I’ll start with a question that changed the world. And the best part is it was asked by a 3-year-old girl. She was on vacation with her father. This is 1943 in the state of New Mexico. Her father who would be well-known years later. His name was Edwin Land. He was the founder of the Polariod camera company. But at that time his company struggling and hadn’t invented their first camera yet. He was in search of inspiration and ideas. One day he took a walk with his daughter on vacation, and he stops to take a picture of his daughter using the standard camera from that time. He takes the picture and puts the camera away. His daughter is tugging on his sleeve wanting to see the picture. He explained that it doesn’t work that way. You have to send the film out to be developed. “My daughter then asked me, ‘Why do we have to wait for the picture? Once he was asked that question, he questioned the assumption that you have to wait for the photo to be developed. “It all started with this beautiful question. This is not an isolated story. It is true of a number of cases. For example, Netflix started with a question: Why do I have to pay these Blockbuster late fees? Other companies started with a question, such as Airbnb and Uber. “I shared this model with organizations ranging from Starbucks to the NASA space program. Usually when I go into these organizations, they are asking how can get our people to ask more questions because then they will be more innovative. I say it’s pretty simple. You want them to ask more why, more what if and more how. This framework is based on classic theories of creativity and innovation.

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WIZDOM POWELL

ON CHALLENGING WHAT WE THINK ABOUT CURIOSITY

“My mother’s curiosity led her to defy my grandfather’s rules to step out into a nor’easter in 1969 and straight into the grips of the man who would become her tracker. And after you survive that kind of curiosity it doesn’t feel like a sweet character trait you hope your children inherit. It feels like a doorway to danger, and you spend your life trying to secure. “Curiosity was something we were expected to keep at bay. But that really is impossible during childhood. My teenage curiosities led me to cross the boundaries and moma would remind me, “You know what they say, Wiz, Curiosity killed the cat. I lived in that tension between a parent who had experienced curiosity as a doorway to danger and a child whose curiosity kept inviting her toward more paths. “Somewhere between that training that curiosity that moma warned me about stopped being dangerous and became a tool that I use to help a generation find their way back to themselves. Today I work as a researcher, leader and practitioner in spaces that aspire to help young people for the future. We parent and school children as if their curiosity is a risk to be managed rather than a wonder to behold. In doing so, we bar the doorways to the ‘what-ifs’ and ‘whys’ that spark discoveries and resilience youth will need to keep bouncing forward.” If we want to nourish our future generation we have to unbind their curious minds and bind ourselves to a fierce commitment to mark their everyday experiences of wonder, awe and imagination. What’s keep me up at night is not whether we will continue to tell those old stories about curiosity killing cats. It’s whether we will put our money where our own future of workplace we must value, whether we will do more than keep young people away from the doorways, extracted technologies, but instead the builders use their power to return the youth to the offline light they deserve – one where curiosity is regenerated and the kind of curiosity that will take youth and of us where algorithms never will. May we have the courage to honor the warnings that raised us. May we have the wisdom to build and properly resource the wonder ecosystems our children deserve. Blessed is the curious because they will refuse simple answers to hard questions, listen to the stories beneath the stories and stay long enough with the unknown to imagine something more radically healing than anything we know how to build right now.”

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COURTS

Rye 'cat lady' sues house flipping partner By Bill heltzel / bheltzel@westfairinc.com

The "cat lady" of Rye has sued a former friend for allegedly tricking her into investing in a fruitless house flipping project in Ardsley. Cat Lady Retirement LLC accused John Pisa, of Ardsley, of corporate waste and mismanagement, in a lawsuit filed on Sept. 17 in Westchester Supreme Court. Suzanne Yarrow, the owner of Cat Lady, says she was "tricked into entering into the venture" because of the "trust she afforded" Pisa based on their "longstanding friendship through her ex-husband." In 2025, Yarrow and Pisa began discussing a business venture where they would buy, renovate and "flip" a house for profit, the complaint states. They formed Lincoln Ave NY LLC, named for the property they wanted to buy on Lincoln Avenue in Ardsley. Cat Lady would put up $500,000 to start the project and Pisa would obtain a construction loan and use his "sweat equity" to conclude the project, the complaint states. Cat Lady would own 10% of Lincoln LLC and Pisa's JP Trust 401K would own 90%. Cat Lady would get back its $500,000 capital contribution plus 12% interest, and a 10% portion of the "return on investment" when the house was rented or sold. The remaining 90% would go to JP Trust 401K. In June 2025, Lincoln LLC it bought a house on Lincoln Avenue for $376,000, according to the complaint, leaving $124,000 of Cat Lady's capital contribution for renovations. The interior of the house was demolished but Pisa allegedly failed to renovate it. Now the vacant property is "overgrown, dilapidated and dangerous," the complaint states, about $40,000 in real estate taxes and penalties are owed, and no construction loan has been obtained for completing the work. Cat Lady demanded an inspection of Lincoln Ave NY's financial records this past July, according to the complaint, and Pisa supplied an "informal accounting" that allegedly confirms that funds were diverted to other ventures. Cat Lady is accusing Pisa of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, conversion of funds, corporate waste and mismanagement. It is demanding at least $500,000, a complete accounting of Lincoln LLC, removal of Pisa as the manager, and appointment of a receiver to sell the business and distribute the proceeds to Cat Lady. Cat Lady is represented by White Plains attorney Peter S. Dawson.

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REAL ESTATE

Tentative contract agreement between BRI and union 32BJ SEIU By Peter Katz / pkatz@westfairinc.com

Negotiations between The Building and Realty Institute (BRI) and the union 32BJ SEIU brought about a tentative contract agreement on Sept. 28 that would affect 1,400 residential building service workers in 500 co-ops, condos, and rental apartment buildings across the Mid-Hudson region. The contract would cover the next four years and follows the previous four-year contract which expires at midnight on Sept. 30. A ratification vote is needed by the members of 32BJ. Once ratified, the contract will extend to Sept. 30, 2030.

Apartment buildings on Westview Avenue in White Plains served by 32BJ SEIU members. Satellite photo via Google Maps.

The tentative agreement if ratified would end the threat of a strike by the union. Lisa DeRosa, chair of the Board of Trustees of the BRI and president of DeRosa Builders said, “Since 2019, landlords throughout the region have been on the receiving end of one body blow after another, with high interest rates and costs for insurance, heat and utilities, and building supplies that continue skyrocket, combining with

some brutal and punitive policies coming out of Albany. Nevertheless, we now have an agreement for the next four years that is both rewarding for these essential workers and sustainable for our buildings and our residents.” Luis Montalvo, a superintendent in White Plains and a member of the union’s bargaining committee said, “This victory is not just about us. It’s about honoring the fight that past generations have put in and ensuring future generations can enjoy good union jobs. That is worth fighting for, that is worth striking for.” Israel Melendez, 32BJ SEIU vice president and Hudson Valley director said, “This fight was not easy, but we won a deal that honors our members and the essential work they do. We mobilized … in order to secure strong wage increases and pension improvements while protecting our health care and benefits. It’s a victory for our members, their families, and good union jobs.”

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According to BRI, the new contract calls for a 15.7% wage increase over four years, and continues to provide full employer-funded health benefits covering medical, dental, optical and prescription drug coverage. The agreement extends full employer-funded pensions and retains holiday and leave policies from past contracts. The BRI said the new agreement provides reforms to the process for terminations for cause or disciplinary actions. The new agreement provides a slightly reduced timeframe for due process and stiffer financial penalties for staying in a free apartment provided as a benefit of employment after due process has been exhausted, as well as no payout for unused vacation days if an employee is terminated for cause. David Amster, the chair of the BRI Labor Negotiations Committee and the president of the property management company Prime Locations, Inc. said he and the negotiating committee were focused on achieving balance throughout the negotiations. “Our goal was to negotiate a sustainable contract that takes the economic hardships on all sides into account, and I believe we successfully struck that balance,” Amster said.

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LIFESTYLE

Environmental challenges, artistically considered By Georgette Gouveia / ggouveia@westfairinc.com

Art and science, near and far: J Henry Fair’s environmental work is seemingly filled with Shakespearean “mighty opposites,” not the least of which are beauty and destruction. Step into “A Great Breach in Nature: Aerial Photography by J Henry Fair” (at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich through Feb. 7), and you are immediately enticed by a world of textured, layered abstraction that hints at representation. Here velvety vegetation bubbles up in a sea of red. There blues and tans swirl in an unsettling sky. But these are not 20 abstract canvases. Rather they are a visual record of industry’s effect on nature, aesthetically considered. “I find his work beautiful and disturbing,” said Daniel Ksepka, the Bruce’s curator of science. “You have no idea what you’re looking at.” But there’s a method to this madness, one that joins the detritus and chaos of its scientific subject matter with the precision and technique of art photography. And that’s what makes it perfect for the Bruce, he added, a museum that marries science and art. For his part, Fair — who co-founded the Wolf Conservation Center with

classical pianist Hèléne Grimaud in South Salem, where he lived for 10 years — said, “Art explains the science. It’s why I love the Bruce and why I want to be here.” We chatted in the galleries on Monday, Sept. 28, as he and Ksepka graciously took a break from putting the finishing touches on the exhibit before its opening a day later. In an Insta age of instant rage where politesse is no longer the virtue of kings — or anyone, for that matter — Fair embodies the courtliness, not to mention the lilt, of a true Southern gentleman. (He was born and raised James Henry Fair in Charleston, South Carolina, where he was known as Henry, later adopting J Henry Fair, without the period after the J, as his artistic nom de plume.) Fair listens to you intently, looking you in the eye as he mulls what you’re asking and observing, prefacing his own responses with “yes, ma’am.” Growing up in the Jim Crow South, he saw the denigration of Black citizens. He is determined, he said, to treat all people with the respect they deserve. That respect extends to the environment. A photographer who places his profession at the intersection of art, science, craft, journalism and activ-

“I would like for my art to start a dialogue”

—J Henry Fair

J Henry Fair's "Arsenic and Water" (2009) depicts coal ash, whose improper disposal can send arsenic, lead and mercury into groundwater, lakes and streams. Photographs courtesy J Henry Fair except where noted.

From left, photographer J Henry Fair and Daniel Ksepka, curator of science at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich. Photograph by Georgette Gouveia.

ism — he graduated with a degree in journalism from Simon’s Rock Early College, now part of Bard College — Fair has done everything from portraits to catalog shots of religious objects. (He jokingly said that he missed fulfilling his grand ambition — to photograph the Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog in the hopes of getting every one of its tools.) But it wasn’t until he took a red-eye flight cross-country and saw a power plant from above that he was inspired to create aerial photographs of industrial sites, using Sony cameras with high-end lenses and GoPro drones while working with LightHawk and SouthWings, two conservation-through-aviation nonprofits. The photographs in the show were taken over Canada, Germany and the United States — the peripatetic Fair divides his time among Manhattan’s East Village, Charleston and Berlin — from 2006 to ’21. Like curator Ksepka, Fair is struck by “the irony of something beautiful (coming) out of something terrible” in his work. But his passion goes beyond the ironic to plumb deforestation for paper pulp and contamination from arsenic, herbicides and iron mines. “How can we prompt people to think about these things?” he said. “How can I create art that explains the science? What can I do about it?” Asked what we in general can do about environmental ravages, Fair said, “Vote. Vote for a candidate that will act on this.” The problem, he added, is that with the midterm elections only about a month away (Nov. 3), few are speaking on the environment, although there are a number of prominent international voices, including

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activist Greta Thunberg, King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV. To those who throw up their hands or cover their ears, Fair added, “You can put your head in the sand all you want…. We are in a crisis.” He for one is walking the talk, with his AI or Water initiative, challenging the data centers, which he said will add nothing to economic growth as they do not use local labor and employ only a handful of people once they’re built, but will surely use land, electricity and water that will become contaminated by PFAS — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, indissoluble manmade synthetic chemicals that have been part of industry and consumer products since the 1940s. Regarding challenges like these, Fair said, “I would like for my art to start a dialogue." Perhaps that might include the greatest pair of mighty opposites in the show — actually more complements than opposites — art and science, which have been increasingly under siege in our current cultural climate and which Fair and Ksepka said have always shared the bond of creativity. The two men have worked to create an augmented experience for the Bruce presentation that allows visitors to use their smart phones to activate the images, revealing the environmental reality behind each photograph — from mining runoff and tailing ponds (containment structures) to sulfur waste due to oil refining. These short videos feature footage captured by Fair and are accompanied by classical pianist Carolyn Enger. She and Fair will offer “Art Explains Science,” an audiovisual presentation, Sunday, Oct. 4.

Travel Talk — six top wellness resorts and destinations

There’s so much gobbledegook written about health and wellness these days that the words themselves have become practically meaningless. Stick a massage room beside the miniscule hotel gym, add a sludge-green smoothie to the breakfast menu and — voilà! — you have a “wellness center.” Throw in some bamboo, refillable water bottles and a yoga mat and apparently you’re an eco-retreat, too.

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ERÉMA, MILOS, GREECE One of the secrets to enjoying the Greek islands is to find yourself a quiet one, and volcanic Milos in the Cyclades — close to Mykonos and Santorini but aeons away from them in terms of thrum and “scene” — is just the ticket. On Milos’ southeast coast, the recently opened 41-room Eréma retreat takes its cues from the island’s raw volcanic landscape, with wellness very much at its heart. There are three treatment rooms, a heated outdoor pool, a fitness center and a yoga platform, while every suite has its own private pool

and, naturally, a view of the Aegean Sea. Built to target rigorous LEED Gold standards, wellness here extends beyond platitudes to filtered indoor air, nontoxic materials and genuine energy efficiency. And I liked designer ID Laboratorium’s decision to sidestep familiar Cycladic clichés. Forget dazzling white walls and instead imagine volcanic stone, earthy tones and dark Naxian marble. Terraced into the cliffs of Cape Chalaka, Eréma appears less imposed on the landscape than quietly absorbed into it. I can’t wait.

MHARO KHET, JODHPUR, INDIA When I was in Rajasthan earlier this year, only one thing prevented me from visiting Mharo Khet — time, or rather the lack of it. And boy, do I regret it, because the more I hear about this intriguing place — and I’m hearing plenty — the more I want to go. Created as a family project during the pandemic, Mharo Khet became a chemical-free regenerative farm, opening to visitors in 2021 with tours and culinary experiences. Then, in 2025, came 10 private cottages, designed with thoughtful simplicity rather than resort-style

razzmatazz. Step outside your room, I’m told, and you’re among fields of produce, desert grasses and the gentle rhythms of farm life. Yet wondrous, frenetic Jodhpur — which, of course, you must also visit – is only about 45 minutes away. So this isn’t simply another resort with “farm-to-table” added to the restaurant menu. The farm is the experience — which makes my failure to get there when I was virtually on the doorstep all the more irritating.

HOTEL ST. GEORGE, HELSINKI, FINLAND “Restorative hospitality” is the term Helsinki’s Hotel St. George has come up with for its one-night Healthspan Stays, during which a Hintsa coach assesses your lifestyle habits and creates a personal plan intended to improve your long-term health trajectory. Hintsa Performance, in case you’re not familiar with it, is a Finnish coaching company with more than 30 years’ experience working with some decidedly demanding performers, from Formula 1 drivers to Fortune 500 executives.

All that said, if the prospect of the lifelong change that Hintsa promises sounds a little terrifying, you’re not alone. It can be a little overwhelming. But there’s a serious rationale behind it, and the sweetener here is Helsinki itself, one of Europe’s most underrated cities. As Hotel St. George essentially puts it: Once the well-being review is over, there’s the spa, food, drink, art — and the city. That sounds a rather more manageable form of self-improvement to me.

VIGILIUS, LANA, ITALY I’m not a Pilates person and my taste in tea could best be described as English traditional, so I likely won’t be participating in Vigilius Mountain Resort’s mountaintop Pilates program or its ritual tea ceremonies. But other aspects of this well-established, family-owned resort in Italy’s northernmost province of Trentino-Alto Adige — also known as Südtirol — have intrigued me for a while now. Architect Matteo Thun used predominantly wood and glass and the principles of “organic architecture” in his 2003 rebuilding of this historic property, which dates from 1912. Larchwood and local stone feature

throughout, and internally heated clay walls keep rooms toasty in winter. I won’t be coming for great art, sumptuous decoration or Alpine village tchotchkes. Instead, I’ll be after what the hotel describes as an atmosphere of calm, clarity and restraint. In other words, instead of finding me at the bar after dinner with a cigar in one hand and a large Fernet-Branca in the other, I’ll be the chap sitting quietly in the corner, reading a few pages of Umberto Eco (in translation) before retiring early with a glass of local mineral water from Mount San Vigilio opposite. Just contemplating this makes me feel healthier.

VOAARA, MADAGASCAR As if lemurs, baobab trees, chameleons and geological wonders weren’t enough to make you want to visit the world’s fourth-largest island, there’s now another compelling reason to go to Madagascar. Newly opened Voaara, on the northwest coast of Île Sainte-Marie, occupies 100 acres of beachfront and jungle with a mile of white-sand Indian Ocean coastline. This is barefoot luxury in the more convincing sense of the phrase — just seven bungalows, with indoor and outdoor spaces

deliberately blurred and a private beach encouraging guests to do as much, or as little, as they please. Two thatched bandas serve as massage rooms, with treatments using local Anoka Botanic oils. Granted, it’s a long way to go to do very little except receive an exceptional massage, wander along an empty beach and stare at the Indian Ocean. But isn’t indolence at the very heart of luxury travel?

AT WINTERBOURNE, DORSET, ENGLAND A historic 35-acre estate — actually, a former rectory — in South West England, lovingly restored over eight years by British newspaper supremo Geordie Greig and his Texan-born wife, Kathryn, At Winterbourne has fast become one of the United Kingdom’s most highly regarded and sought-after authentic centers of well-being. A modern wellness retreat with ice baths and sauna within an 18th-century landscape, the property is available to rent by the room, individual cottage, main house, or to take over in its entirety for private retreats. But while guests may revel in the Japanese onsen, its ice baths and a large Thermo aspen sau-

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na, the Greigs are keen to emphasize that Winterbourne is hardly a Spartan spa. On the contrary. “It is deep Southern comfort — Nancy Lancaster meets Martha Stewart with a touch of Joe Wicks,” Geordie said. “Not a concrete slab in sight.” Which certainly tells me all I need to know — including that I should be thinking now about reservations for a year hence. Jeremy Wayne is a travel adviser with Superior Travel of New York. Email him at jeremy@superiortravel.com.

LIFESTYLE

Five native North American shrubs for area gardens By Melinda MyerS Watch for white or pinkish flowers and visiting pollinators and songbirds dining on the seeds. Place the plant where you can appreciate the exfoliating bark, which reveals layers of reddish to light brown inner bark and looks great against a winter sky. Remember that it prefers full sun in northern locations. Plant common elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) if you need a vigorous plant to control erosion, support pollinators and songbirds and naturalize large spaces. It tolerates wet and dry soil and is often included in rain gardens. The fragrant white flowers appear in summer and are used to make elderflower water. The purple-black fruit is used to make jams, jellies and wine and is eaten by birds. The fruit of another native elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is also black and not considered as tasty as that of the common elderberry. Always cook or ferment the fruit of both as eating uncooked fruit can cause nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. The flowers are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. Give elderberries plenty of space as they grow quickly and spread. Regularly remove suckers and seedlings if you need to contain the size of these vigorous plants. Add year-round greenery along with

When considering fall plantings, don't overlook native North American shrubs that do well in this area. As always, make sure each will fit the available space once mature.

Buttonbush's (Cephalanthus occidentalis') flowers turn into spherical fruits that persist through winter. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com.

Support a wide range of pollinators and songbirds with buttonbush, (Cephalanthus occidentalis) which is native to much of North and Central America. It grows 5 to 8 feet tall, prefers part to full sun, moist to wet soil and is tolerant of heat and compaction. It is late to leaf out, but your patience is rewarded when the 1-inch diameter, fragrant white flowers appear in summer, attracting a variety of pollinators. The flower heads mature to red and the round seed heads that provide food for songbirds. Consider including one or more of the native North American roses to your landscape. Look for those species native to your area and ones that complement your garden design. Grow them in a sunny location with plenty of space and good air circulation for the best flowering and fewest disease problems. Enjoy the flowers and many pollinators that visit and the colorful fruit (rose hips) that songbirds enjoy. When looking for a drought tolerant shrub, you might put ninebark, Physocarpus opulifolius, on your planting list.

shelter and food for songbirds by growing one of the native North American junipers. They tolerate full sun and well-drained to dry soil once established. Songbirds and small mammals feast upon their fleshy cones, which have also been used to flavor gin and season some foods. Check with your local garden centers and plant nurseries like SUNY Westchester Community College's The Native Plant Center in Valhalla, as more of them are selling native plant species. You will also find cultivars of native plants being bred for unique features or more compact growth to fit into urban and suburban landscapes better. Find out more about native plants at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflowers Center in Austin, Texas, named for the late first lady, and from your local extension service. 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 also a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. For more, visit here.

BUSINESS

Kneads Bakery rolling out new locations at $30M Greenwich Crossing By Gary Larkin / glarkin@westfairinc.com

It will be one of many new tenants at Greenwich train station plaza

GREENWICH – As part of the “opening” of the renovated Greenwich Metro-North train station at 20 Railroad Ave., Kneads Bakery Café has signed a lease for its third location at the newly named Greenwich Crossing. The Westport-based café will have two spaces there – on Railroad Avenue (2,000 square feet) and on the second floor inside the train station (200 square feet). It is part of The Ashforth Co.’s $30 million redevelopment of the north side of the Greenwich Plaza designed to modernize the train station and

revitalize the dining and shopping experience along Railroad Avenue while connecting the upper and lower downtown. “We’re thrilled to bring Kneads to Greenwich,” said Daniel and Brittany Moreno, owners of Kneads Bakery Café. “Greenwich Crossing is exactly the kind of walkable, community-focused setting we look for, and having a presence both on Railroad Avenue and inside the train station lets us reach commuters, neighbors and visitors throughout the day.” The café and station location are expected to open in late spring 2027.

Kneads is known for its in-house stone mill, which grinds 100% organic whole grain flour daily for the bakery's breads and pastries. The café's menu also includes breakfast items, lunch sandwiches, soups, salads, and Irving Farm coffee. Kneads opened its original café in in 2020 and plans to open its second location on Fairfield's Post Road in October. As Greenwich Crossing nears completion, the Kneads lease kicks off a new chapter of retail, dining and community amenities at the project. The redevelopment includes a fully modernized train station, a 5,000-squarefoot anchor restaurant with expansive outdoor seating, renovated retail storefronts, a new Steamboat Road

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staircase, new landscaping and street trees, and replaced sidewalks, curbing and pedestrian pathways from Arch Street to Steamboat Road. “Kneads is an excellent addition to Greenwich Crossing as we near completion of the redevelopment,” said Ryan Harvey, CEO & President of The Ashforth Co. “Their two locations will bring an active, welcoming presence to both Railroad Avenue and the train station, further strengthening the connection between the station, Greenwich Avenue and the surrounding community.” Joyce Storm of Storm Partners, LLC is Ashforth’s leasing consultant, and renovations will be completed by A.P. Construction.

LIFESTYLE

Back to the future By Georgette Gouveia / ggouveia@westfairinc.com

An enigmatic tycoon. An estate celebrated for its lavish parties. And a nearby cottage, whose inhabitants were tantalized by the hedonistic excitement. They’re some of the iconic elements of "The Great Gatsby," F. Scott Fitzgerald’s seminal 1925 novel. But they were also part of Fitzgerald and wife Zelda’s five-month sojourn in the rented gray cottage on Compo Road South in Westport, down the street from Longshore, the 175-acre estate of Tarrytown-born multimillionaire Frederick E. Lewis. The couple's time there has led some, notably the late writer Barbara Probst Solomon and the late Westport historian-documentary filmmaker Richard Webb Jr., to speculate that Lewis and Longshore were Fitzgerald’s “Gatsby” muses. Other experts are convinced that Great Neck, Long Island, was the real inspiration. (New York references abound in the book, from The Plaza hotel to the Queens ash heap that serves as the backdrop for the novel’s climax and was subsequently transformed into the site of the 1939 World’s Fair, the 1964 World’s Fair and, today, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.) One person who has no doubt of “Gatsby’s” Longshore link is a hotelier whose larger-than-life persona would be right at home in a Fitzgerald novel. Charles Mallory — recently named the inaugural Hotelier of the Year by the Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association — is the founder and CEO of the 27-year-old Greenwich Hospitality Group, whose Delamar Hotel Collection includes the newly revamped The Inn at Longshore, once Lewis’ fabled home. During a Wednesday, Sept. 30, press preview for the inn’s extensive renovation, Mallory, scion of a shipbuilding family that traces its roots to early-19th century Mystic, Connecticut, recalled his conversations with school chum Charles Scribner, whose great-grandfather and grandfather published Fitzgerald’s and Ernest Hemingway’s works at Charles Scribner’s Sons. “He completely confirmed it,” Mallory said of Longshore’s “Gatsby” heritage. “I can’t imagine a more definitive source.” Overlooking the Saugatuck River and Long Island Sound in the 169acre Westport-owned Longshore Club Park, The Inn at Longshore was a long way from the days when Zelda, a vivacious flapper and water baby, availed herself of the reclusive Lewis’ nonetheless extravagant hospitality

— hobnobbing at parties on the 175-acre estate with the likes of magician Harry Houdini, Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, actresses Ina Claire and Marie Dressler, theater impresario David Belasco and Connecticut Gov. Marcus Holcomb; and even skinny-dipping off Lewis’ private beach. All that was left of the original house, also owned by the town of Westport, was the building’s footprint and shell, Mallory said. When his group Longshore Hospitality LLC (in partnership with the Greenwich Hospitality Group) took out a 30-year-lease on the 21,000-square-foot inn in 2023, it was with the proviso that he would pour $8 million worth of renovations into it, he said. Such was the need for a complete makeover that that number could ultimately climb to $11 million, he added. To date the exterior has been overhauled with the entrance, ramp and porte-cochère reoriented so that hotel guests enter a lobby with an exhilarating through-view to the restored ballroom and the lawn and waterfront beyond. The mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems (MEP) have been upgraded as well and an elevator added to the three floors. But the sexy stuff, the bang for guests’ buck, comes in Greenwich-based interior designer Ryann Swan’s reimagining of the ballroom; breakfast room; and 14 guest rooms and suites, including two new suites, with The Salon, The Gatsby Suite and The Lewis Suite among the standouts. A history buff, Swan told us that she eschewed internet research for trips to the Greenwich and Westport libraries, where she plumbed holdings on historic wallpapers and furniture. The result is a reinvention of the space that like “Gatsby” in its day marries the modern and the past, this time in an elegant cream, blue and purple palette accented by Art Deco-style chandeliers; golden, shell-shaped sconces; blue-and-white floral tiled showers; works by local maritime artists; and, in one suite, Serena & Lily’s serene, coastal furnishings. The inn — which includes La Plage restaurant and oyster bar, where we enjoyed a lobster roll made of lobster on a seaweed brioche with tarragon butter, crispy shallots, sumac fries and coleslaw — marks the third Delamar property in the area, besides the Delamar Westport, which opened last year along

The newly renovated The Inn at Longshore, with its entrance reoriented to draw gets into its waterfront setting. Photographs courtesy the Delamar Hotel Collection except where noted.

The Salon Suite bathroom.

The newly renovated The Inn at Longshore in Westport draws on its Gatsbyesque heritage

Ryann Swan, the Greenwich-based designer behind The Inn at Longshore's reimagined interiors. Photograph by Georgette Gouveia.

with its Dandelion restaurant; and the Delamar Southport, featuring the Artisan Southport restaurant (2009). The other properties are the Delamar Greenwich Harbor, home to the popular l'escale restaurant (opened in 2002); the Delamar West Hartford, with the Artisan West Hartford (2017); the Delamar Traverse City, with views of Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay (2021); and the Delamar Mystic, which opened last year and offers another La Plage restaurant. Speaking of the Delamar Traverse City, Mallory said, Charles Mallory, founder and CEO of the “The Midwest Greenwich Hospitality Group, whose Delamar Collection includes The Inn at Longshore. is an unexplored

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market for what we do.” But at the moment his thoughts remain on the East Coast, where New Hampshire’s Exeter Inn joined the portfolio this year. Remaining open throughout its renovation, it will be recast next year as the Delamar Exeter. Back in The Inn at Longshore’s Gatsby Suite, we were struck by the table and chairs set by a window with a waterfront view, a motif carried through other suites. It would be hard for any writer to resist. And so it was easy to imagine Fitzgerald himself in such a setting —pounding away at the keyboard of his 1924 model 2 Remington Portable and, like his fictional antihero Jay Gatsby, taking the occasional sip of a Gin Rickey as he gazed at the docks across the water, with their elusive, illusory green lights, “borne back ceaselessly into the past.”

COURTS

Former Westchester postal workers charged with stealing mail By Peter Katz / pkatz@westfairinc.com

Two former U.S. Postal Service workers, one who worked in White Plains and the other who worked in Millwood in the Town of New Castle, have been charged with allegedly conducting a scheme in which they stole gift cards and other items from the U.S. Mail. The charges were announced by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jamie McDonald, and Special Agent in Charge of the Northeast Area Field Office of the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General Matthew M. Modafferi. Pian Pian Wong-Tam, a mail processor who worked in White Plains and William Wong, a former mail clerk in Millwood appeared before Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy in White Plains. It’s alleged that Wong-Tam came into possession of mail and then she stole gift cards and other items from that mail. It’s alleged that she and Wong they used those gift cards and other items for their own personal gain. It’s

alleged that at least 200 gift cards were stolen. “The charges against the defendants reflect this office’s and our law enforcement partners’ continued commitment to ensuring the integrity of the U.S. postal system,” McDonald said. “The complaint against Wong-Tam and Wong should send a clear message that stealing from the mail entrusted to USPS for delivery is a serious federal offense that will not be tolerated.” Modafferi said, “Misconduct by postal employees undermines the trust placed in the Postal Service and will not be tolerated. The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General remains committed to protecting the integrity of the Postal Service and ensuring accountability. We appreciate the U.S. Attorney’s Office for its partnership in this investigation.” According to the complaint, Wong Tam was working as a mail processing clerk at the Postal Service’s Processing & Distribution Center on Westchester Avenue in White Plains,

U.S. Postal Service Processing & Distribution Center on Westchester Avenue in White Plains.

while Wong was working as a mail clerk at a post office in Millwood. After receiving multiple customer complaints about mail being delivered damaged, with expected gift cards missing, the Postal Service began an investigation. The investigation revealed that the alleged scheme took place from April 2025 to July 24, 2026. The complaint alleges that no fewer than 200 gift cards were taken, ranging in value from $25 to $500 each. Both defendants are charged with: one count of conspiracy to steal and unlawfully possess mail, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison; one count of unlawful possession of mail, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison; one count of conspiracy to commit access device fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison; and two counts of access device fraud, which each carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. Wong-Tam also is charged with one count of theft of mail by a Postal Service officer or employee, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

CONSTRUCTION

Plans to divide former Key Food supermarket in Pleasantvile for four users under review By Peter Katz / pkatz@westfairinc.com

DS Pleasantvile LC, owner of the 1.58acre property at 35 Pleasantville Road in Pleasantville where a Key Food supermarket formerly was located is asking for approvals to covert the space into a multi-tenant building. The Goddard School childcare center would utilize 11,309 square feet of space, a restaurant would occupy 3,410 square feet of space and there would be two spaces for retail users totaling 6,974 square feet. The possible restaurant and retail users were not identified. New interior walls would be in-

stalled along with separate entrance doors for each of the tenant spaces. The existing brick exterior of the building would remain along with the existing roof shingles and cupola. Attorney William Null of the White Plains-based law firm Cuddy & Feder said that the proposed development would generate a peak parking demand of 68 spaces, which can be accommodated by the proposed 92 parking spaces provided at the site. “Given the projected usage of the parking spaces at different peak times, the proposed redevelopment would operate satisfactorily based on shared

parking demands throughout the day for the different proposed uses,” Null said. Null said that the change in use and minor charges at the site are exempt from extensive environmental review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). Null said that to help address concerns of the Pleasantvile Planning Commission about stormwater runoff at the site, the property owner is proposing to remove paving to create landscaped islands in the parking lot including one located adjacent to a proposed playground in the northeastern corner of the parking lot. He also reminded the commission that about eight years ago in connection with

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“The proposed redevelopment would operate satisfactorily based on shared parking demands throughout the day” —William Null

an approximately 1,300 square foot expansion at the rear of the building, a subsurface stormwater system was installed under the parking area at the rear of the site. Goddard School locations are franchised and one already exists in Hastings-on-Hudson that would remain open after the one in Pleasantville begins operation. The Pleasantville site would be licensed to have a maximum of 124 children. The Goddard School in Hastings-on-Hudson is licensed for 135 children. A Grand Union supermarket had preceded Key Food at the site. After Grand Union went bankrupt and closed in 2001, Key Food opened there and was in operation until July of this year.

Connecticut Commissioner of Department of Economic and Community Development and the state’s Chief Innovation Officer makes a point during a Sept. 22 summit on innovation at PMI’s offices. From left, (partially obscured) • Marian Salzman, SVP Corporate Development and Senior Advisor to the U.S. CEO, PMI U.S.; • Dr. Radenka Maric, President of the University of Connecticut; and Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons. Photo courtesy of PMI US

BUSINESS

PMI US-Harris Poll: 90% of Americans want companies to be partners By Gary Larkin / glarkin@westfairinc.com

Survey results rolled out during discussion on innovation in Stamford

STAMFORD – Ninety percent of Americans polled by the Harris Poll on behalf of PMI | US want corporations to serve as community partners, not “saviors” while 71% of Stamford respondents say innovation in America is thriving and heading in the right direction. Those were just two of the findings PMI | US (formerly known as Phillip Morris) released from its “What Americans Want From Innovation Now” poll during a Sept. 22 summit at is offices in Stamford. The discussion, which included leaders from government, higher education, business, and economic development, focused on how communities can turn confidence into action through innovation, partnership, and local leadership. “Americans still believe in innovation, but they absolutely want it closer to home,” said Marian Salzman, senior vice president of corporate development and senior advisor to the U.S. CEO, PMI U.S. She cited other findings from the survey.

“Seventy-six percent say innovation is going to help our future. Seventy-nine percent say it’s currently aimed at the wrong things. Eightysix percent want innovation that solves everyday problems,” she added. Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons, who also took part in the discussion, likes where the City of Stamford is right now, but she is looking for more to be done. “We’ve got tremendous growth and progress, but also still a lot of work to do to make sure that opportunities are trickling down to everyone,” the mayor said. “A lot of people are struggling to afford their rent, their mortgage right now, so we have a bold housing plan in place.” Dr. Radenka Maric, University of Connecticut president, sees education as a vital part of growth in the state and around Stamford, where her university has a vibrant campus. “Education is no longer for 15- to 20-year-olds,” Maric said. “It is really lifelong learning, and for people who are thinking of leaving their jobs or

being out of their jobs, what opportunities, certificates, and training [can we] create?” Simmons chimed in that the skills for workers of all ages keeps changing, which calls for schools and teachers to include teaching such skills such as artificial intelligence. “What we’re seeing are changes in the demand from industry partners for those AI skills, which, we know on the one hand, as the (state Chief Innovation Officer and Department of Economic and Community Development) Commissioner (Daniel O’Keefe) said, has the opportunity to disrupt industries, but also the opportunity to create new job opportunities.” The conversation was moderated by Phillipa Leighton-Jones, senior vice president of The Trust, at The Wall Street Journal.

and strengthen the future of towns and cities across the country. As part of its mission to educate students and employees on the need for innovation in the marketplace, Philip Morris International U.S. (PMI U.S.) has partnered with Arizona State University to support nonprofit projects. The Community Futures Challenge is a $250,000 national competition funded by PMI | US and executed by Arizona State University. Together, they explored the role of innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and civic leadership in strengthening communities and creating opportunities for future growth, building on themes highlighted in PMI's recent Harris Poll research on confidence and community-led problem solving.

COMMUNITY FUTURES CHALLENGE

The discussion also spotlighted the Community Futures Challenge, a national initiative designed to empower communities to develop bold ideas that can help address local challenges

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Legal Records

WESTCHESTER COUNTY & HUDSON VALLEY

WESTCHESTER U.S. Bankruptcy Court White Plains and Poughkeepsie Local business cases, Sept. 23 - 29 15 South 14 Avenue LLC, Ann Mohini Balgobin, managing member, 26-22949-SHL: Chapter 7, assets $650,000, liabilities $708,315, Attorney: pro se. Matthew L. and Michele M. Monarchie, Fishkill, codebtor Tow Boss Towing & Recovery Inc., Fishkill, 26-36023-KYP: Chapter 7, assets $256,261, liabilities $882,645, Attorney: Michelle L. Trier. U.S. District Court, White Plains Local business cases, Sept. 23 - 29 Steven Hopkinson, et al vs. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Tarrytown, et al, 26-cv-8311-PMH: Securities Exchange Act, Attorney: Timothy W. Brown. Hudson River Protection LLC, Rye vs. Lamothermic Corp., Brewster, 26-cv-8334-PMH: Clean Water Act, Attorney: Evan J. Smith. Kathleen Mohn, Wyomissing, PA vs. Lexington Square Cafe, Mount Kisco, 26-cv-8373JGLC: Negligence, Attorney: Todd J. Krouner.

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:

Hudson River Protection LLC, Rye vs. North River Shipyard, Nyack, 26-cv-8409-JGLC: Clean Water Act, Attorney: Evan J. Smith. Matthew Dwyer, Canandaigua, NY vs. Carlton Management NY LLC, Nanuet, 26-cv-8412JGLC: Americans with Disabilities Act, Attorney: Laurence I. Cohen.

Arifaj, Jetmir, Bronx. Seller: KMDF58 LLC, Brookfield, Connecticut. Property: 858 Pleasantville Road, Ossining. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Sept. 1.

Snell, Jessica, New York. Seller: H4T Building Corp., Chappaqua. Property: 816 Hardscrabble Road, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Sept. 1.

Arturo Castillo LLC, Mount Vernon. Seller: Spazio LLC, Mount Vernon. Property: 74 Lincoln Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $600,000. Filed Sept. 8.

Woolverton, Alexander, Brooklyn. Seller: Barney Brook LLC, Irvington. Property: Brookside Avenue, Greenburgh. Amount: $160,000. Filed Sept. 8.

Baht LLC, Forest Hills. Seller: Mary Mark, Spring Valley. Property: NA Spring Valley Road, New Castle. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Sept. 8.

Wang, Helena, New York. Seller: 112 Lee Road LLC, Scarsdale. Property: 112 Lee Road, Scarsdale. Amount: $2.7 million. Filed Sept. 2.

Audu, Godwin, Mount Vernon. Seller: Sargas Eastland LLC, Mount Vernon. Property: 25 Harrison St., Mount. Vernon. Amount: $593,000. Filed Sept. 3.

Zara, Daniel J., White Plains. Seller: 40 Davis Avenue LLC, Dobbs Ferry. Property: 7 Rutledge Road, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $899,000. Filed Sept. 2.

Below $1 million

Bardsley, Keith, Stamford, Connecticut. Seller: Rave Man Real Estate LLC, South Salem. Property: 10 Bisbee Drive, Lewisboro. Amount: $950,000. Filed Sept. 2.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD

Smart Shoppers BH LLC, Haverstraw vs. Ruger LLC, Chevy Chase, MD, et al, 26-cv-8445-NSR: Declaratory judgment, Attorney: Mark Berkowitz.

Batterton, Susan, Larchmont. Seller: Ll Parcel H LLC, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Property: 4 Lighthouse Landing 225, Mount Pleasant. Amount: $2.9 million. Filed Sept. 3.

Wendy Pineda, Walden vs. United Natural Foods Inc., Montgomery, et al, 26-cv-8493-KMK: Job discrimination, Attorney: Robert Wisniewski.

BCS Realty II Solutions LLC, Larchmont. Seller: Fiume Consulting LLC, Mamaroneck. Property: 1050 Mamaroneck Ave., Mamaroneck. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Aug. 31.

Construction Council 175, Utility Workers of America, Roslyn Heights, NY et al vs. PCI Industries Corp., Mount Vernon, et al, 26-cv-8553: Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Attorney: Matthew P. Rocco.

Chowdhury, Mohammed A., Bronx. Seller: 15 Sunlight Hill Corp., Bronx. Property: 23 Sunlight Hill, Yonkers. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Sept. 1.

DEEDS Above $1 million 131 Irving Owner LLC, New York. Seller: Broad PC Owner LLC, New York. Property: 131 Irving Ave., Rye Town. Amount: $22.2 million. Filed Sept. 1. 17 North Brook Development LLC, Mamaroneck. Seller: Kevin Batterton, Larchmont. Property: 17 N. Brook Road, Mamaroneck. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Sept. 3. 2 Guion Road Partners LLC, Rye. Seller: Eva D. Burpee, Seattle, Washington. Property: 2 Guion Road, Rye City. Amount: $2.9 million. Filed Sept. 8. 9 Century Trail JRT, New York. Seller: Lot 27 Century Hill Realty LLC, Harrison. Property: 9 Century Trail, Harrison. Amount: $4.7 million. Filed Sept. 1.

East Post Road LLC, White Plains. Seller: White Plains Housing Authority, White Plains. Property: 223-225 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed Sept. 2. ELP Rye Brook LLC, Baltimore, Maryland. Seller: Cohen Purchase Building Company LLC, New York. Property: 975 Anderson Hill Road, Harrison, Rye Town. Amount: $43.7 million. Filed Sept. 3. Hwangbo, Sophia, Queens. Seller: Toll Northeast V Corp., Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Property: 3 Victor Lane, Yonkers. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Sept. 2. JJ Oliver Holdings LLC, Stamford, Connecticut. Seller: Kristy Mealia, Mount Kisco. Property: 66 Marion Ave., Mount Kisco. Amount: $1 million. Filed Aug. 31. Mulvey, Melissa A., Ardsley. Seller: Fairmont Ardsley LLC, Woodbury. Property: 18 Fairmont Ave., Greenburgh. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Sept. 8. Pan, Yuqing, Scarsdale. Seller: Hamilton Road Builders LLC, Scarsdale. Property: 16 Hamilton Road, Scarsdale. Amount: $2.8 million. Filed Sept. 1.

116 118 Union Ave Holdings LLC, Carmel. Seller: Mela LLC, Greenville. Property: 116-118 Union Ave., New Rochelle. Amount: $180,000. Filed Sept. 1. 145 South 14th Avenue LLC, Springfield Gardens. Seller: Dianne Singleton, Mount Vernon. Property: 145 14th Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $560,000. Filed Sept. 8. 58 Sheila Connecticut LLC, Dobbs Ferry. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society FCB, Seal Beach, California. Property: 210 Route 100, Somers. Amount: $453,000. Filed Sept. 4. 60 Holland Street Realty LLC, Harrison. Seller: Joseph J. Vallarelli, New York. Property: 60 Holland St., Harrison. Amount: $853,000. Filed Sept. 4. 61 Mansion Realty LLC, Mount Kisco. Seller: Doreen C. Midili, Yonkers. Property: 61 Mansion Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $975,000. Filed Sept. 8.

Harrison Phoenix LLC, Monroe. Seller: Anthony J. Sabia, Carmel. Property: 608 Harrison Ave., Peekskill. Amount: $523,000. Filed Sept. 8. Hudson 130 Ravine LLC, Scarsdale. Seller: Stella I. Ranken, Yonkers. Property: 171 McLean Ave., Yonkers. Amount: $210,000. Filed Sept. 2. Lamont, Justin L., Brooklyn. Seller: 1411 Sherman Avenue Partners LLC, Pleasantville. Property: 411 Sherman Ave., Rye Town. Amount: $975,000. Filed Aug. 31. Land, Wyatt E., Irvington. Seller: 1727 Central Inc., New City. Property: 1727 Central St., Yorktown. Amount: $648,000. Filed Sept. 2.

Castro M. Construction Corp., Ossining. Amount: $21,500. Chemetall US Inc., Peekskill. Amount: $35,000. Cray 7 Alliance Group Inc., Bedford Corners. Amount: $13,000. East Third Corner Inc., Mount Vernon. Amount: $10,000. El Nevado Corp. d.b.a. Estrellita Poblana New Rochelle, New Rochelle. Amount: $6,750. El Palacio De Maria Restaurant No.2 Inc., Mamaroneck. Amount: $3,500. Future Leaders of NY Daycare LLC, White Plains. Amount: $14,000. Glamour Night Club Inc., Port Chester. Amount: $8,000.

Aber Hunt Company LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Ruth E. Johanson, Somers. Property: 1271 Wilson Road, Yorktown. Amount: $3905. Filed Sept. 3.

Maasai Properties LLC, New York. Seller: 61 North Fulton LLC, Mount Vernon. Property: 61 Fulton Ave., Mount Vernon. Amount: $439,000. Filed Sept. 4.

Grown Unknown LLC, Pleasantville. Amount: $13,000.

Acqua Capital LLC, White Plains. Seller: Maria M. Solari, Mahopac. Property: 105 Chappaqua Road, Ossining. Amount: $620,000. Filed Sept. 3.

Marka Realty LLC, Monroe. Seller: 68 East Main Street Enterprises LLC, Yonkers. Property: 68 E. Main St., Greenburgh. Amount: $925,000. Filed Sept. 8.

Harp Home Improvement LLC, White Plains. Amount: $2,200.

Antolino, Giovanni, Armonk. Seller: Palazzo 44 LLC, New Rochelle. Property: 4 Gail Drive, New Rochelle. Amount: $800,000. Filed Sept. 2.

Tebung, Walters A., New York. Seller: 1320 Mamaroneck Avenue LLC, Mamaroneck. Property: 1320 Mamaroneck Ave., Mamaroneck. Amount: $835,000. Filed Sept. 1.

Arana Estates LLC, Yonkers. Seller: Lovette Nwaorgu, Yonkers. Property: 12 Tower Place, Yonkers. Amount: $750,000. Filed Sept. 1.

Sebastian Flores Westfair Communications Inc. 4 Smith Ave., Suite 2 Mount Kisco, NY 10549 Phone: 914-694-3600

Dente, Juliana F., White Plains. Seller: Dv4 LLC, White Plains. Property: 72 Park Ave., White Plains. Amount: $770,000. Filed Sept. 2.

Ashley Cameos Inc. d.b.a. 911 Hospitality Staffing, Ossining. Amount: $8,500.

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Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Seller: 309 North Avenue LLC. Property: 1250 North Ave., 309, New Rochelle. Amount: $510,000. Filed Sept. 2.

Happy Green General Construction LLC, Mamaroneck. Amount: $2,500.

Isac Meza Landscaping LLC, Port Chester. Amount: $6,500. Jencem Pizza Inc., Mount Vernon. Amount: $5,500. Manhattan Wood Flooring & Construction Design Inc., Yonkers. Amount: $2,500. Masonry Hardscape Inc., White Plains. Amount: $3,500.

WESTCHESTER COUNTY & HUDSON VALLEY Mr. Exotix 12 LLC, Yonkers. Amount: $22,500. N. Squared Consulting Corp., Yorktown Heights. Amount: $45,500. Nouman, Muhammad, Yonkers. Amount: $2,500. Oz Home Improvement Corp., Port Chester. Amount: $21,000. Physical Therapy Consulting of Westchester LLC, Yonkers. Amount: $40,500. Port Chester Papa John’s Inc., Port Chester. Amount: $2,500. Port Chester Town of Rye Chamber of Commerce, Port Chester. Amount: $2,500. Putnam Enterprises Inc. d.b.a. Hollywood Flower Shop, Mount Kisco. Amount: $21,500. RPC Industries LLC, Tarrytown. Amount: $500. Shiloh and Shalom Family Daycare LLC, Mount Vernon. Amount: $2,500. Smart Build, Yonkers. Amount: $22,500. TA Group of Westchester Inc., Scarsdale. Amount: $21,000. TRG Equities LLC, Rye. Amount: $31,500. White Rock Baptist Church, Mount Vernon. Amount: $23,000.

JUDGMENTS Almonte, Freddy, Yonkers. $2,385 in favor of Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Kingston. Filed Sept. 22. Atkinson, Melinda, Buchanan. $12,331 in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Sept. 23. Baker, Wendell, Yonkers. $5,651 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed Sept. 23.

Bastalla, Mercedes, Yonkers. $2,067 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed Sept. 23.

Gil, Joan M., Cortlandt Manor. $11,513 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Aug. 26.

Lora, Lenin, Yonkers. $9,397 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Aug. 27.

Carrero, Magnus, White Plains. $7,752 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Sept. 23.

Gomez, Horacio C., Port Chester. $5,413 in favor of Citibank NA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed Sept. 23.

Mamalute Inc., Yonkers. $30,340 in favor of the city of Yonkers. Filed Sept. 9.

Casiano, Joceline, Ossining. $12,656 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed Sept. 23. Chimbo, Jo nathan X., Peekskill. $8,740 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed Sept. 23. DiPietro, Paul, Bronxville. $67,845 in favor of Crizia Cipriano. Filed Sept. 23. Eletto, Ronald V., Elmsford. $1,609 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Aug. 27. European American Business Organization Inc., New York. $113,729 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Aug. 24. Fatoum Sr., Ahmad M., Mohegan Lake. $3,751 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed Aug. 31. Ferrin, Mario A., Ossining. $2,584 in favor of Citibank NA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed Aug. 31.

Gonzalez, Juan, Yonkers. $1,865 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed Aug. 31. Hamilton, Rhoan, Yonkers. $3,133 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed Sept. 11. Harley, Lauren, Mount Vernon. $2,673 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed Sept. 23. Hertz, George, Pomona. $218,976 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Aug. 24. Hill, Lisa, Mount Vernon. $10,437 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed Sept. 23. J&J Trading USA Inc., Flushing. $137,543 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Aug. 24. Jones, Lanetta E., Mount Vernon. $14,971 in favor of Rockland Employees Federal Credit Union. Filed Sept. 22.

Fidelis, Kendra T., Yonkers. $3,176 in favor of Citibank NA Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed Sept. 3.

Juice Eternity 2 Inc., New Hyde Park. $54,125 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Aug. 24.

Floyd, Dazon A., Yonkers. $10,602 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Aug. 26.

King/Lyles LLC, New York. $182,811 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Aug. 24.

Foust, Jason L., Port Chester. $6,405 in favor of Citibank NA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Filed Sept. 23.

Lee, Shiian, Mount Vernon. $5,193 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Aug. 26.

Gallasha, Nyles W., Tuckahoe. $1,853 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed Sept. 11.

Logan, Jaydee, Elmsford. $11,127 in favor of Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Kingston. Filed Sept. 14.

Gamory, Adrian, Hartsdale. $3,017 in favor of Capital One NA, McLean, Virginia. Filed Sept. 11.

Lopez, Richard, White Plains. $16,646 in favor of MidHudson Valley Federal Credit Union serviced by Upgrade Inc., San Francisco, California. Filed Sept. 11.

Gao, Xue Q, Westbury. $79,756 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Filed Aug. 24.

Marquez, Melissa, Yonkers. $2,820 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC Greenville, South Carolina. Filed Sept. 3. Mascolo, Jason, White Plains. $41,113 in favor of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, San Francisco, California. Filed Sept. 11. McEnery, Brian F., Eastchester. $7,037 in favor of Capital One NA McLean, Virginia. Filed Sept. 3. Mejia, Rosel E. U., New Rochelle. $4,947 in favor of Cavalry Spv I LLC Greenwich, Connecticut. Filed Aug. 31. Morales, Gustavo, Mount Vernon. $2,143 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Filed Sept. 21. Regaldo, Gloria, Mount Vernon. $2,123 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed Sept. 11. Schmidt, Jennifer, Crotonon-Hudson. $18,314 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed Sept. 11.

LIS PENDENS Abbas, Choudry K., as owner. Filed by US Bank Trust Company NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $360,000 affecting property located at 381 Quaker Ridge Road, New Rochelle. Filed Aug. 31. Anastacio, Oliver, as owner. Filed by M&T Bank. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $598,000 affecting property located at 25 Lawton Ave., Greenburgh. Filed Aug. 28.

Berroa, Nelson, as owner. Filed by CW Funding LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $425,000 affecting property located at 408 and 412 S. Seventh Ave., Mount Vernon. Filed Sept. 1.

Legato, Porzia, as owner. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank NA-Trust. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $412,000 affecting property located at 11 Valley View Terrace, Mount Kisco. Filed Aug. 28.

Bradley, Sean, as owner. Filed by Newrez LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $416,869 affecting property located at 945 Union Road, Shrub Oak. Filed Aug. 31.

Pierre, Bryan, as owner. Filed by Bank of America NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $150,000 affecting property located at 120 Franklin Ave., Yonkers. Filed Aug. 27.

C&J Landscaping & Maintenance Inc., as owner. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $300,000 affecting property located at 22 Nicola Place, Port Chester. Filed Aug. 27.

Rehill, Eileen, as owner. Filed by Newrez LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $228,000 affecting property located at 162 Hyatt Ave., Yonkers. Filed Aug. 31.

Castro, Humberto, as owner. Filed by US Bank Trust Company NA. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $242,000 affecting property located in Yonkers. Filed Aug. 31. Clarke, Edward, as owner. Filed by Freedom Mortgage Corp. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $569,000 affecting property located at 5 Woodlands Ave., Greenburgh. Filed Aug. 28. Dessi, Danilo, as owner. Filed by Rocket Mortgage LLC Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $564,000 affecting property located at 17 Topland Road, Hartsdale. Filed Aug. 28. Feferkorn, Sara, as owner. Filed by Habib American Bank Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $525,000 affecting property located at 23 William St., Yonkers. Filed Aug. 31. First Jersey Savings and Loan Association, as owner. Filed by Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $667,000 affecting property located at 30 Meadow Lane, Mount Pleasant. Filed Aug. 31.

Ann-Butler, Terry, as owner. Filed by MidFirst Bank. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $432,000 affecting property located at 55 Troy Lane, Yonkers. Filed Aug. 26.

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Salas-Aleman, Casimiro, as owner. Filed by SSA NE Assets LLC. Action: Foreclosure of a mortgage in the principal amount of $300,000 affecting property located at 133 Morningside Place, Yonkers. Filed Aug. 26.

MECHANIC’S LIENS 5M Westchester LLC, Greenburgh. $236,810 in favor of Comstock Residential Contracting, Purchase. Filed Sept. 10. Drakos, Marios, White Plains. $1,062 in favor of A-Plus Landscaping & Design Inc., Goldens Bridge. Filed Sept. 11. Mumtaz, Aamir, Mount Pleasant. $33,985 in favor of ASF Construction & Excavation Co., Cortlandt Manor. Filed Sept. 11. Nofal, Bayan, Yonkers. $7,842 in favor of Roto-Rooter Services Co., Mamaroneck. Filed Sept. 11. Stachowiak, Ana J., Greenburgh. $15,008 in favor of Ama Custom Tile & Carpentry Inc., Sleepy Hollow. Filed Sept. 10.

NEW BUSINESSES Sole Proprietorships 914 Party & Play, 41 Rome Ave., Apt. 14B, Bedford Hills 10507. c/o Victoria Melo Grimes. Filed Sept. 11. Acyrtc Consulting, 461 Rich Ave., Mount Vernon 10552. c/o Ryan Thomas Currie. Filed Sept. 9. Astra Events, 327b Heritage Hills, Somers 10589. c/o Alicia Maria Abrantes Bozentko. Filed Sept. 10. Crestline Verified, 624 Columbus Ave. Thornwood 10594. c/o Oluwafemi Bob Milton. Filed Sept. 11. Debateboost, 160 Juniper Road, Scarsdale 10583. c/o Shreya Vakil. Filed Sept. 8. Done Rite Home Improvement, 173 Webster Ave., Yonkers 10701. c/o George Sanchez. Filed Sept. 9. Honey Baked Ham of Westchester, 57 N. Central Ave., Hartsdale 10530. c/o Rosa Ramirez. Filed Sept. 9. Kexon Studio, 40 Bradley Road, Scarsdale 10583. c/o Raul Canet Galan. Filed Sept. 4. Mitch Duren Educational Consulting, 171 Pearsall Drive, Mount Vernon 10552. c/o Tyrone Mitchell Duren. Filed Sept. 4. NBS CFO Advisory & Tax Services, 625 Barrymore Lane, Mamaroneck 10543. c/o Nicole Bell-Simon. Filed Sept. 11. New Era Restoration, 119 Ludlow St., Yonkers 10705. c/o Guadalupe Lopez. Filed Sept. 4. Poteat Pruning, 575 Scarsdale Road, Yonkers 10707. c/o Emily Claire Potcat. Filed Sept. 8. Sareen Gardens, 203 Riverview Ave., Tarrytown 10591. c/o Rohit Sareen. Filed Sept. 9.

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WESTCHESTER COUNTY & HUDSON VALLEY Scerri Quality Wood Floors, 85 Mohican Park Ave., Dobbs Ferry 10522. c/o Joseph Scerri. Filed Sept. 10. Stylistic Administrative Services, 6 Durrin Ave., Cortlandt Manor 10567. c/o Carmen Evelyn Martinez. Filed Sept. 4. The Luxe Collection By Cici, 239 Harrison Ave., Harrison 10528. c/o Cindy Robledo. Filed Sept. 11. TTM Tech Solutions, 62 Hyatt Ave., Apt. 1, Yonkers 10704. c/o Anthony Velez. Filed Sept. 9. Tyler Campbells Bookkeeping, 140 Park Ave., Apt. 3, Mount Vernon 10550. c/o Tyler Campbell. Filed Sept. 9. Vitalsledger Services, 17 Askins Place, New Rochelle 10801. c/o Caroline De Moraes Oliveira. Filed Sept. 4. Vivianto, 232 Nelson Road, Scarsdale 10583. c/o Inian Zann Tse. Filed Sept. 9.

HUDSON VALLEY BUILDING LOANS

Above $1 million 4 Fanley LLC, as owner. Lender: Northeast Community Bank. Property: 4 Fanley Ave., Spring Valley. Amount: $3.1 million. Filed Aug. 3. 6 Tree Top LLC, as owner. Lender: Loan Funder LLC Series 125050. Property: 6 Tree Top Lane, Monsey. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Aug. 10.

Dorset 14 LLC, as owner. Lender: Conventus LLC. Property: 14 Dorset Road, Spring Valley. Amount: $$2 million. Filed Aug. 5. Lowinger, Joshua, et al, as owner. Lender: US Bank NA. Property: 17 Jeremy Court, Suffern. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Aug. 10. Maplewood Cottages Inc., as owner. Lender: Northeast Community Bank. Property: 16 W. Maple Ave., Monsey. Amount: $11.9 million. Filed Aug. 13. North Myrtle Holdings LLC, as owner. Lender: Conventus LLC. Property: 41 N. Myrtle Ave., Spring Valley. Amount: $6.4 million. Filed Aug. 10. Steinmetz, Eliezer, as owner. Lender: TD Bank NA. Property: in Pomona. Amount: $3 million. Filed Aug. 5.

30 North Grand LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Thomas J. Gannon, Poughkeepsie. Property: 23 Parkview Terrace, town of Poughkeepsie. Amount: $15,000. Filed Aug. 26.

22 Johnson Street LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: 17 N. Myrtle Avenue LLC, Suffern. Property: 22 Johnson St., Spring Valley. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Sept. 9.

53 Smith Street LLC, Monsey. Seller: Anthony J. Sabia, Carmel. Property: 53 Smith St., city of Poughkeepsie. Amount: $210,000. Filed Sept. 3.

411 Voilet Avenue LLC, New York. Seller: Girard Pagano Family Trust, Nyack. Property: 411 Violet Ave., Hyde Park. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Sept. 1. Camp Hill Road LLC, Monsey. Seller: Mark Platas, Pomona. Property: 112 and 114 Camp Hill Road, Pomona. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Sept. 10.

Below $1 million

Friedman, Joel, Monroe. Seller: 19 South Remsen Realty LLC, Brooklyn. Property: 19 S. Remsen St., Unit 201, Monsey. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Sept. 9.

10 Colline LLC, as owner. Lender: Loan Funder LLC Series 135500. Property: 10 Colline Drive, Suffern. Amount: $$100,000. Filed Aug. 18.

Gottlieb, Zalman, Monsey. Seller: Weber Capital LLC, Spring Valley. Property: 5 Mirror Lake Road, Spring Valley. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Sept. 10.

17 Eisenhower Avenue LLC, as owner. Lender: Accolend LLC. Property: 17 Eisenhower Ave., New Square. Amount: $$500,000. Filed Aug. 17.

Jakubowicz, Mendel, Spring Valley. Seller: 14 Singer LLC, Airmont. Property: 40 Singer Ave., Spring Valley. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Sept. 9.

25 Tennyson LLC, as owner. Lender: Kiavi Funding Inc. Property: 25 Tennyson Drive, Nanuet. Amount: $$835,400. Filed Aug. 18.

Old Town Road Properties LLC, Brooklyn. Seller: Richard J. Malouf, Beacon. Property: 6-10 Old Town Road, Fishkill. Amount: $4.3 million. Filed Aug. 24.

DEEDS

Wertheimer, Boruch M., Monsey. Seller: Masa Estate Holdings Corp., Spring Valley. Property: 220 Spook Rock Road, Montebello. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Sept. 9.

Above $1 million

117 West Maple LLC, Suffern. Seller: S. Richman Irrevocable Trust, Spring Valley. Property: 117 W. Maple Ave., Monsey. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Sept. 10.

116 Fairview LLC, Monsey. Seller: Justo Caguana, Spring Valley. Property: 116 Fairview Ave., Spring Valley. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Sept. 10.

Below $1 million 239 All Angels LLC, Wappingers Falls. Seller: Joyce M. Skipwith, Pleasant Valley. Property: 2710 South Road, town of Poughkeepsie. Amount: $122,500. Filed Aug. 28.

73 Twin Avenue LLC, Monsey. Seller: Chaim Y. Hirsch, Spring Valley. Property: 73 Twin Ave., Spring Valley. Amount: $10. Filed Sept. 9. 956 Main LLC, Wappingers Falls. Seller: Kathleen Johnsen. Property: 17 Academy St., Fishkill. Amount: $239,000. Filed Aug. 26. Apter, Abraham V., Monsey. Seller: 13 Warren Court LLC, Monsey. Property: 13 Warren Court, Monsey. Amount: $990,000. Filed Sept. 9. Behler Family Trust, Hopewell Junction. Seller: Sohn Management, LLC, Clinton Corners. Property: Barkit Kennel Road, Pleasant Valley. Amount: $262,500. Filed Aug. 28. Cash For Houses Hudson Valley LLC, Florida. Seller: Patricia M. Devens, Clinton Corners. Property: 7 Roosevelt Road, Hyde Park. Amount: $190,000. Filed Aug. 26. D&Y Brothers LLC, Amawalk. Seller: Zachary James Winston, Hopewell Junction. Property: in East Fishkill. Amount: $675,000. Filed Aug. 21. Diamond Developers LLC, Spring Valley. Seller: Ashley Williams, Poughkeepsie. Property: 12 Lexington Ave., city of Poughkeepsie. Amount: $65,000. Filed Sept. 2. Dugan-Macchi, Laurie R., Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Seller: Toll Van Wyck LLC, Fort Washinton, Pennsylvania. Property: in Fishkill. Amount: $598,500. Filed Sept. 1. Elite Femme Strategies LLC, Fishkill. Seller: Surendra Parlapalli, Fishkill. Property: 216 Roosevelt Drive, Fishkill. Amount: $660,000. Filed Sept. 3.

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Hauser, Mayer, Spring Valley. Seller: Royal Green Gardens LLC, Brooklyn. Property: 236 Old Nyack Turnpike, Spring Valley. Amount: $999,000. Filed Sept. 10. J&M Home Building & Consulting, LLC. Seller: Matthew Relyea. Property: in town of Poughkeepsie. Amount: $50,000. Filed Aug. 24. Jungman, Susan, Scottsdale, Arizona. Seller: Toll Van Wyck LLC, Fort Washinton, Pennsylvania. Property: in Fishkill. Amount: $596,500. Filed Aug. 26. Kleinman, Menachem M., Monsey. Seller: Triple M Holdings of Rockland LLC, Monsey. Property: 4 Andrews Drive W., Haverstraw. Amount: $10. Filed Sept. 10. Kraus, Zissy L., Spring Valley. Seller: 9 Sunny Ridge LLC, Brooklyn. Property: 9 Sunny Ridge Road, New Hempstead. Amount: $744,000. Filed Sept. 10. Krupa Holdings LLC, Armonk. Seller: Verizon New York Inc., New York. Property: in city of Poughkeepsie. Amount: $649,000. Filed Aug. 31. Kulman, Evan R., East Hampton. Seller: 21st Century Partnership LLC, Pawling. Property: 1141 Old Quaker Hill Road, Pawling. Amount: $510,000. Filed Aug. 25. Lillian Lee Construction LLC, Staatsburg. Seller: Beverly N. Burton, Stanfordville. Property: in Milan. Amount: $60,000. Filed Sept. 3. MCIA Groupe LLC, Poughkeepsie. Seller: Dorothy M. Brumaghim, Lakeland, Florida. Property: in Wappinger. Amount: $200,000. Filed Aug. 28. Profanato, Alyssa, Hopewell. Seller: Toll Van Wyck LLC, Fort Washinton, Pennsylvania. Property: in Fishkill. Amount: $677,000. Filed Aug. 21.

Riverbend Property Group LLC, Monroe. Seller: Ubiquity Real Estate Investment LLC, Poughkeepsie. Property: in city of Poughkeepsie. Amount: $490,000. Filed Aug. 25. Singh, Rana Pratap, Chappaqua. Seller: Toll Van Wyck, LLC, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Property: in Fishkill. Amount: $731,500. Filed Aug. 21. SJW Properties LLC, Pawling. Seller: 45 Barrett Hill LLC, Pawling. Property: Margherita Drive, Pawling. Amount: $150,000. Filed Sept. 2. Stokes, Matthew Francis, Danbury, Connecticut. Seller: Pendley Farm LLC, Holmes. Property: in Pawling. Amount: $210,000. Filed Aug. 31. Upadhyayula, Nagendra, Poughkeepsie. Seller: NY Lone Pine Rentals LLC, Wappingers Falls. Property: in Wappinger. Amount: $380,000. Filed Aug. 28. Velocity House Buyers LLC, Albany. Seller: Virgilia A. Brown, Hyde Park. Property: 1 Norah Lane, Hyde Park. Amount: $278,000. Filed Aug. 25. VGAM LLC, Middle Village. Seller: Stephanie Borba, Hopewell Junction. Property: 7 Anna D. Court, Hopewell Junction. Amount: $850,000. Filed Sept. 2. Weis, Cora, Cortlandt Manor. Seller: Shaanfk, LLC, Silver Spring. Property: 4 Locust Court, Fishkill. Amount: $205,000. Filed Aug. 26

JUDGMENTS Ameci Pizza Kitchen Inc., Manhattan Beach, California. $64,364 in favor of Simply Funding LLC, Chester. Aug. 20. Andrews, Erin, West Town. $1,444 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Aug. 20.

WESTCHESTER COUNTY & HUDSON VALLEY APB Custom Inc., Warwick. $333,783 in favor of M&T Bank, Buffalo. Aug. 19. Armon, Jason, Chester. $12,726 in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah. Aug. 19. Bedford, Jessica, Sparrow Bush. $1,988 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Aug. 20. Behan, Annmarie, Middletown. $4,710 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Aug. 24. Bruno, Arlene T., Newburgh. $8,177 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. August 24. Campbell, Michael G., Monroe. $2,598 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Filed July 20. Carde, Lissette, Jervis. $8,240 in favor of KeyBank National Association, Buffalo. Aug. 19. Carrasco, Janice, Cornwallon-Hudson. $5,918 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wilmington, Delaware. August 21. Chapmen, Melissa, Monroe. $3,560 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Aug. 20. Crespo, Wilfredo, Walden. $1,418 in favor of Cavalry Spv I LLC, Greenwich, Connecticut. Aug. 20. Cusaac, Marsha A., Middletown. $4,499 in favor of Capital One, Glen Allen, Virginia. Aug. 21. Doty, Michael J., Middletown. $17,517 in favor of Capital One, Glen Allen, Virginia. Aug. 20. Eyth, Denise, Port Jervis. $2,006 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Aug. 24.

Faulkner, Stephanie S., Montgomery. $2,659 in favor of Cavalry Spv I LLC, Greenwich, Connecticut. Aug. 25.

Maldonado, Gabriel, Middletown. $1,661 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Aug. 24.

Rivera, Brittany, Middletown. $1,828 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Aug. 24.

Figueroa, Mario, Newburgh. $3,803 in favor of Credit Acceptance Corp., Southfield, Michigan. Aug. 24.

Martin, Davon, Middletown. $3,057 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Aug. 24.

Sanchez, Erendira, Newburgh. $1,814 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Aug. 24.

Flo Dar Inc., Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey. $338,289 in favor of Vox Funding LLC, New York. Filed July 20.

Martinez, Kelvin, Monroe. $1,453 in favor of Cavalry Spv I LLC, Greenwich, Connecticut. Aug. 19.

Savello, Anthony, New Windsor. $5,461 in favor of Velocity Investments LLC, Wall, New Jersey. Aug. 20.

Fogel, Burach, Monroe. $17,304 in favor of M&T Bank, Buffalo. Filed July 20.

McMahon, Leah E., Chester, New Jersey. $2,832 in favor of Capital One, Glen Allen, Virginia. Aug. 19.

Stefanik, Wesinda, Goshen. $2,117 in favor of Capital One, Glen Allen, Virginia. Aug. 19.

Gamble, Kevin, Middletown. $1,478 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Aug. 24. Gomez, Dolores, Highland Mills. $4,338 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Virginia. Aug. 19. Grijalba, Jonathan Bailon, Port Jervis. $3,403 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Aug. 19.

Molinelli, Shannon, Newburgh. $1,746 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Aug. 24. Morales, Beth, Pine Bush. $6,759 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Aug. 20. Nieves, Juanita, Goshen. $13,130 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wilmington, Delaware. Aug. 19.

Hamm, Lydell, Middletown. $7,576 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Virginia. Aug. 19.

Orange County Commission of Finance, Goshen. $992,017 in favor of HSBC Bank USA. Filed July 20.

Heimlich, Moishe, Monroe. $6,249 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wilmington, Delaware. Aug. 21.

Pichardo, Arelis, Highland Mills. $3,151 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed July 20.

Israel, Judith, Middletown. $4,101 in favor of Capital One, Glen Allen, Virginia. Aug. 19.

Price, Jennifer, Port Jervis. $7,048 in favor of Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego, California. Aug. 19.

Lebovits, Hindy, Monroe. $13,748 in favor of Bank of America, Charlotte, North Carolina. Aug. 20. Lesesne, Harvey, New Windsor. $2,019 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed July 20.

Ramirez, Damione, Monroe. $2,008 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed July 20. Ramm Construction Inc., Simi Valley, California. $350,232 in favor of Vox Funding LLC, New York. Aug. 25. Rich, Jonathan, Middletown. $5,009 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Aug. 24.

Torn, Ravy, Walden. $3,157 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Filed July 20. Ullaguari, David, Port Jervis. $1,796 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Aug. 24. Umana, Jose N., Middletown. $1,619 in favor of Lvnv Funding LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Aug. 24. Washington, Keturah, Pine Bush. $11,669 in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, West Des Moines, Iowa. Aug. 21. Weiss, Leah, Kryas Joel. $90,514 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wilmington, Delaware. Aug. 21. Zoobbay Inc., Monroe. $295,284 in favor of TD Bank, Portland, Maine. Aug. 20.

26 North Myrtle LLC as owner. $27,200 in favor of Cioffi Excavating Services Inc. Property: 26 N. Myrtle Ave., Spring Valley. Filed Aug. 19.

Sole Proprietorships

26 North Myrtle LLC as owner. $1,145,519 in favor of Monsey Lumber & Building Supply Corp. Property: 22 N. Myrtle Ave., Spring Valley. Filed Aug. 28.

A1 Professional Facility Care, 3 Langdon Lane, Apt. 1, Walden 12586. c/o Ashlee Fink. Filed Sept. 21.

282 59 Suffern LLC as owner. $39,204 in favor of TK Elevator Corp. and Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corp. Property: 282 NY-59, Spring Valley. Filed Aug. 31. 77 N. Cole LLC as owner. $13,870 in favor of Cioffi Excavating Services Inc. Property: 77 N. Cole Ave., Spring Valley. Filed Aug. 19. Adu Gyamfi, Barbara as owner. $114,500 in favor of Noble Construction BX Inc. Property: 12 Birchwood Ave., Nanuet. Filed Aug. 26. Mosdos Torah Inc. as owner. $72,313 in favor of HW Cap LLC. Property: 116 S. Madison Ave., Spring Valley. Filed Aug. 20. Mosdos Torah Inc. as owner. $41,007 in favor of Site Masters Property: 116 S. Madison Ave., Spring Valley. Filed Sept. 3. Myrtle Corner LLC as owner. $88,680 in favor of Cioffi Excavating Services Inc Property: 16 N. Myrtle Ave., Spring Valley. Filed Aug. 19.

MECHANIC’S LIENS

NEW BUSINESSES

Barn To Bags, 2 Woodhull Drive, Campbell Hall 10916. c/o Sarah Grillo. Filed Sept. 24. Castillo Landscaping, 27 Chatham Road, Monroe 10950. c/o Jose Castillo. Filed Sept. 14. Castillo Landscaping, 27 Chatham Road, Monroe 10950. c/o Jose Castillo. Filed Sept. 21. Coastal Gift Creations, 27 The Lane, Middletown 10940. c/o Paul Nicholas Campanella. Filed Sept. 14.

Hudson Valley CPR, 417 Park Lane, Warwick 10990. c/o Thomas Francis McLaughlin. Filed Sept. 25. Ktservice, 13 Prices Switch Road, Warwick 10990. c/o Keith T. Schmon. Filed Sept. 14. LJH Taxidermy, 31 Hartwood Club Road, Sparrowbush 12780. c/o Lindsey Jane Howard. Filed Sept. 21. Nova Tidy Up Solutions, 1000 Route 9w, Fort Montgomery 10922. c/o Wendy A. Lemus. Filed Sept. 23. V&S Construction Group, 21 Wilson St., Middletown 10940. c/o Jaclyn Marie DiConcilio. Filed Sept. 15. Vic Darling Ink, 100 Egbertson Road, Campbell Hall 10916. c/o Victoria Christine Sabogal. Filed Sept. 21.

Craigs Hauling, 89 Railroad Ave., Montgomery 12549. c/o Craig Van Voorhis. Filed Sept. 18. Gamez Soluciones, 26 Dorothy Drive, Monroe 10950. c/o Milton Leonel Lorenzo Gomez. Filed Sept. 21. Hollywood Rock At Ford Farms, 250 Hortons Road, Westtown 10998. c/o Dean C. Ford Jr. and Steven J. Ford. Filed Sept. 15. Honorable Premium Notary Services, 49 Linden Drive, Highlands Mills 10930. c/o Allisha M. Taveras. Filed Sept. 16.

158 & 160 Eckerson LLC as owner. $72,500 in favor of Five Star Interiors Inc. Property: 158 and 162 W. Eckerson Road, Spring Valley. Filed Sept. 3. 26 North Myrtle LLC as owner. $187,610 in favor of Five Star Interiors Inc. Property: 26 N. Myrtle Ave., Spring Valley. Filed Aug. 18.

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BUILDING PERMITS

Commercial Connecticut Masonry & Waterproofing LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Carolyn H. Hamilton. Remove roof and reroof 3 Tarone Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed July 6. Frulla, Robert E., Norwalk, contractor for Patrick L. and Victoria H. Marsh. Construct deck at rear of single-family residence at 41 Mohawk Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed July 7. HRC 201 II LLC and HRC 201 III LLC, Stamford, contractor for HRC 201 II LLC and HRC 201 III LLC. Execute an emergency commercial roof repair using cold adhesive roofing to address existing leaks at 201 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed July 20. Hudson River Construction Company LLC, Newburgh, New York, contractor for Elm Street Corp. Remove and replace existing signs with new signs maintaining the same square footage at 751 E. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,500. Filed Aug. 19. Infrastructure Repair Service LLC, Lincoln Park, New Jersey, contractor for the city of Stamford Bell Street Garage. Complete a commercial alteration, including 8,000 square feet of concrete repairs, 200,000 square feet of membrane coatings, 960 linear feet of expansion joint replacements across 7 stories and steel painting at 28 Bell St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,430,111. Filed Aug. 21. Italian Center of Stamford

Inc., Stamford, contractor for Italian Center of Stamford Inc. Construct site improvements for a new raised paddle tennis court featuring one raised paddle tennis court with lighting, a crushed stone drainage layer across the footprint, a realigned driveway, a new stone masonry retaining wall replacing a boulder rubble wall, site grading, erosion control measures, and final lawn restoration at 1620 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $160,000. Filed Aug. 7. JA Rosa Construction LLC, Wolcott, contractor for the town of Stamford City. Renovate the Yerwood Center by constructing classrooms and accessory rooms on the first and second floors and install a new limited-use lift connecting all floors across a 17,359-square-foot work area at 350 W. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,546,980. Filed Aug. 7. JMLS Consulting Services LLC, Monroe, contractor for 300 Atlantic Street Owner LLC. Reduce 15,110 square feet of commercial interior space to its core via demolition only, turning up sprinkler heads and removing all finishes at 300 Atlantic St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $87,500. Filed July 2. JMLS Consulting Services LLC, Monroe, contractor for 300 Atlantic Street Owner LLC. Complete a Level 2 commercial alteration for new construction in limited areas spanning approximately 2,000 square feet within an existing 8,500-square-foot office suite at 300 Atlantic St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $299,709. Filed July 17. JR General Contractor LLC, Danbury, contractor for Thinking Integral Group LLC. Update finishes throughout, including new siding; an updated kitchen with a new LP stove; bathroom fixtures for the master bath, hallway powder room and second bathroom; and create a mudroom within the existing family room at 53 W. Hill Circle, Stamford. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed July 27.

Kael Contracting Corp., New Rochelle, New York, contractor for 125th Strawberry Hill LLC. Replace the EPDM roof on Building 116 across approximately 8,800 square feet at 116 Strawberry Hill Ave, Stamford. Estimated cost: $171,000. Filed July 15. Kael Contracting Corp., New Rochelle, New York, contractor for 125th Strawberry Hill LLC and K5 Fund I Strawberry Hill LLC. Install a new roof on Building 112 across approximately 5,500 square feet at 112-118 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $58,000. Filed July 15. KMF Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Ten Ten Washington RSK LLC. Modify existing office space for a new tenant by installing new office fronts, ceilings, lighting, finishes and reworking existing electrical, plumbing, sprinkler and HVAC systems at 1010 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $265,000. Filed Aug. 31. Knights of Columbus Builder Association, Stamford, contractor for Knights of Columbus Building. Install a double-sided sign on a post in the front yard alongside three building-mounted dimensional letter signs at 507 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Aug. 14. Landmark Square 1-6 LLC, Stamford, contractor for Landmark Square1-6 LLC. Renovate the interior of an existing restaurant at 5 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $120,000. Filed July 18. Lanza Corp., Port Chester, New York, contractor for 33 West Broad Street LLC. Install a new sign package for Dunkin’ featuring three internally illuminated channel letter signs and three refaced internally illuminated light box signs occupying similar square footage and lesser electrical load at 33 W. Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Aug. 26. Lifeway Ease LLC, Hartford, contractor for 206 Seaside Avenue LLC. Install a stairlift connecting the first and second floors at 206 Seaside Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,095. Filed Aug. 25.

Lovesac, Stamford, contractor for Lovesac. Open two nonload-bearing walls to combine separate offices into a larger workspace without HVAC or electrical work at 421 Atlantic St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Aug. 6. LT Stamford LLC, Stamford, contractor for LT Stamford LLC. Reduce the second level to its core by removing all HVAC, electrical and plumbing fixtures and all interior partitions across approximately 30,000 square feet at 110 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed Aug. 27. McPhee Electric Ltd. LLC, Farmington, contractor for Riley General Partners. Install two new RRUs, two new hybrids and three new diplexers for T-Mobile at an existing tower site (groundwork only) at 69 Myrtle Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed July 10. Rick’s Main Roofing Ltd., Norwalk, contractor for Peter R. Stumpf and Regina M. Flaherty. Replace roof at 17 Cricklewood Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $28,880. Filed July 7. Socci Sr., James J., Stamford, contractor for 204 Knickerbocker LLC. Install egress improvements and sheetrock at 204 Knickerbocker Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed July 18. Sound Side Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Herman Scot. Construct pier dock at 289 East Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $19,675. Filed July 6. Waycott, Jeremy G., Wallingford, contractor for Stampar Associates LLC. Install a new illuminated wall sign, reface the rear cabinet pylon and install window vinyl graphics at 1980 W. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,500. Filed Aug. 4.

Residential Abate, Joyce, Norwalk, contractor for Joyce Abate. Construct a deck for single-family residence at 7 Peaceful Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed July 6.

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Ardouni, Kamal, Norwalk, contractor for Kamal Ardouni. Renovate single-family residence at 278 W. Cedar St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed July 7. G. A. Castro Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Chris S. Westfahl and Eileen A. Westfahl. Replace asphalt roof across 2,486 square feet using Owens Corning Duration shingles at 52 E. Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $16,900. Filed Aug. 10. G. A. Castro Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Edwin Lee. Replace the asphalt roof across 2,139 square feet, install two rows of ice and water shield along eaves, place one row along valleys and penetrations, secure aluminum edging along eaves and rakes, apply plywood tape on sheathing seams, lay synthetic underlayment, install a starter course and add Owens Corning Duration asphalt shingles at 20 Wardwell St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $19,470. Filed Aug. 13. G. A. Castro Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Maria Camacho and Raul Camacho. Replace roof on main house and garage spanning 1,876 square feet using asphalt roof shingles, ice and water barrier, aluminum edging along rakes and eaves and electro-galvanized fasteners at 48 Lewelyn Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,476. Filed Aug. 19. G. A. Castro Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Sarena Garcia and Nathaniel Garcia. Replace roof with 1,761 square feet of asphalt shingles, utilizing Owens Corning Duration shingles at 267 W. Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $13,860. Filed Aug. 27. G. A. Castro Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Harpal Mangat. Replace roof with 2,198 square feet of asphalt shingles, two rows of ice and water shield along eaves, one row of ice and water shield on valleys and roof penetrations, plywood tape on sheathing seams, synthetic underlayment on the rest of the roof sheathing, aluminum edging on eaves and rakes, starter course, ridge vent, ridge caps, aluminum pipe flashing if needed, and electro-galvanized fasteners at 113 Dogwood Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,382. Filed Aug. 28.

G. A. Castro Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Luis Oswaldo Coyago. Replace 2,220 square feet of roof with Owens Corning Duration asphalt shingles, ice and water shield along the eaves (two rows) and aluminum base pipe flashing, if necessary, at 65 Maple Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed July 15. G. A. Castro Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Jane M. Grein Revocable Trust. Replace 3,068 square feet of asphalt roof with Owens Corning Duration asphalt shingles, ice and water barrier along eaves, valleys and penetrations, plywood decking tape along sheathing seams, starter course, ridge vent, hip and ridge shingle caps, aluminum pipe boot and one-and-a-half-inch electro-galvanized nails at 250 Wildwood Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed July 16. Galmac Construction Corp., Bedford, New York, contractor for Ian Campbell. Renovate approximately 200 square feet of the ground- floor kitchen at 170 Dunn Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed July 15. Gault Energy, Norwalk, contractor for Robert C. Larsen. Install generator with 2 propane tanks at 10 Red Barn Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed July 2. Georges Seamless Gutters Inc., Elmsford, New York, contractor for Ariel F. Sosa Inoa and Marikone Gashi. Install a new roof at 610 Rock Rimmon Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,504. Filed Aug. 19. Gikas Roofing, Pearl River, New York, contractor for Roselaine Aspilaire. Replace shingles and any damaged sheathing and install an ice and water shield at 49 Hirsch Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,682. Filed July 22. Gilbertson, Gregory G., Trumbull, contractor for Nick Antonopoulos and Kristen Antonopoulos. Install a standby generator and a 500-gallon underground LP tank with a 25-foot PE plastic gas line running to the generator location at 175 S. Lake Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $32,000. Filed July 1.

Glenbrook Industrial Park LLC c/o Spinnaker RE Partners, Stamford, contractor for Glenbrook Industrial Park LLC. Construct a new café renovation in an existing vacant building located at 652 Glenbrook Road, Building 1 at 650 Glenbrook Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed Aug. 19. Global Home Exteriors Inc., Pawtucket, Rhode Island, contractor for Pradeep G. Jadhav Etal Prabhat. Replace the roof with new shingles at 15 Buckingham Court, Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed Aug. 17. Green Hybrid Energy Solutions Inc., White Plains, New York, contractor for Robert Andreasen. Propose the install a roof-mounted solar array at 40 Konandreas Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $54,724. Filed July 10. Green Power Energy LLC, Annandale, New Jersey, contractor for Austin Longi. Install a roof-mounted solar PV system at 76 Plymouth Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $40,377. Filed Aug. 21. Greenwich Home Inspections and Property Management LLC, Riverside, contractor for Gossett Daley and Hyacinth Daley. Remove and replace deck, and expand it with a drainage exemption at 90 Akbar Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed July 20. Greenwich Property Solutions LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Frank R. Moran Jr. and Patricia B. Moran. Demolish the current deck and construct a new deck in the existing space at 18 Coachlamp Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Aug. 12. Gunner LLC, Stamford, contractor for Randall C. Outlaw and Elizabeth M. Outlaw. Remove and replace the existing roof at 175 Ridgecrest Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $61,000. Filed July 23. Gunner LLC, Stamford, contractor for Kathleen Nekola. Remove and replace the existing roof at 29 N. Meadows Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $43,672. Filed Aug. 7. Gunner LLC, Stamford, contractor for David Caputo and Laura Rachel Rokoff. Remove and replace the existing roof at 45 Davenport Farm Lane East, Stamford. Estimated cost: $31,534. Filed Aug. 11.

Gunner LLC, Stamford, contractor for W. Frank Dell II and Theresa Dell. Remove and replace the existing roof at 125 Hardesty Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $28,161. Filed Aug. 17.

Home Depot USA Inc., Norwalk, contractor for James P. and Helen Cunsolo. Remove and replace five windows at 9 Colonial Place, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,434. Filed July 7.

Gunner LLC, Stamford, contractor for Anna Maria Echeverri. Remove and replace the existing roof at 160 Eden Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $21,400. Filed Aug. 24.

Laszlo, Cody, Norwalk, contractor for Cody Laszlo. Construct 1/2-bathroom on first floor at 30 Nolan St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $32,000. Filed July 7.

Gunner LLC, Stamford, contractor for Patrick Kennedy and Michelle Romano. Remove and replace the existing roof at 56 Hubbard Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $16,755. Filed Aug. 27.

Manny Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Alejandro Arregui Contreras. Remove roof and reroof 26 Ingalls Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $16,103. Filed July 2.

Gunner LLC, Stamford, contractor for Joseph Bossone and Marzena Bossone. Remove and replace the existing roof and remove and discard two existing skylights, install a new fixed skylight with membrane around it at 41 W. Rock Trail, Stamford. Estimated cost: $24,650. Filed July 20. Gunner LLC, Stamford, contractor for Tzuu-Heng Bernard Fu and Ping-Tai Ku. Remove and replace one existing at 58 Old North Stamford Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,131. Filed July 21. Gunner LLC, Stamford, contractor for Thomas M. Woods and Mary E. Woods. Remove and replace the existing roof for both the house and detached garage at 100 Fifth St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $23,033. Filed July 21. H&J Roofing LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Louis Giannuzzi and Cristl Giannuzzi. Re-roof the designated structure at 28 Doral Farm Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $26,950. Filed Aug. 22. Helio Solar LLC, Trumbull, contractor for Mohammed Alamgir and Ruby Akter. Install solar system at 28 Aberdeen St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $45,688. Filed July 24. Helio Solar LLC, Trumbull, contractor for Nusrat J. Nisan and Mohammad N. Islam. Install a rooftop PV solar system at 227 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $63,889. Filed Aug. 19. Helio Solar LLC, Trumbull, contractor for Farid Ahmed. Install a rooftop PV solar system at 41 Mayflower Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,155. Filed Aug. 25.

Robert Haskell Construction Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Olivia Barden. Renovate single-family residence at 325 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $235,000. Filed July 6. Spinola Property Services LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Dean and Tracey Vaccaro. Construct a foundation only for a two-story rear addition at 9 Carothers Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed July 6. Trinity Solar LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Piyush B. Parikh. Remove roof and reroof 20 Harris St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed July 6.

COURT CASES Bridgeport Superior Court Eng, Erika, et al, Trumbull. Filed by Mohigul Rabbimova, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorney: Johnpatrick Casey O Brien, Bridgeport. 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-CV26-6163508-S. Filed Aug. 12.

Louis, Adrianna, et al, Norwalk. Filed by Stephany Ospino, Southington. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cramer & Anderson LLP, New Milford. Action: the plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks more than $15,000 in monetary damages exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-26-6163071-S. Filed April 14. NGC Realty LLC, et al, Fairfield. Filed by Katelyn Thaler, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: the plaintiff was lawfully on the premises controlled by the defendants when she was caused to fall due to the allegedly unsecured cover for the water meter hole, thereby causing her to suffer the injuries and losses. The plaintiff seeks more than $15,000 in monetary damages exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-26-6163337-S. Filed Aug. 7. Washburn-Gonzalez, Jessica, et al, Westport. Filed by Darren King Austin, Texas. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Bartinik Law Firm LLC, Pawcatuck. Action: the plaintiff, the son and estate beneficiary of the late Pamela Davidson, alleges that the defendants, who served as conservator and later administrator of Davidson’s estate, breached her fiduciary duties by improperly handling funds with Transfer on Death (TOD) designations. The defendant, after Davidson’s death in September 2021, transferred TOD-designated monies directly into the estate account instead of passing them to the rightful beneficiary, King, as required by law. Despite the clear TOD designations bypassing the estate, defendant treated those funds as estate assets, charged significant fees and mismanaged the funds, which as of November 2025 were mostly depleted except for a small reserve. King claims this conduct violated multiple fiduciary obligations, including ignoring TOD designations and misrepresenting facts to the Probate Court. 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-26-6162835-S. Filed July 22.

Danbury Superior Court Fernandez, Carlos, Redding. Filed by Citibank, N.A., Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rubin & Rothman LLC, Islandia. Action: the plaintiff is a banking association, which the defendant used for a credit account issued by plaintiff and agreed to make payments for goods and services. The defendant failed to make payments. 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-26-6060241-S. Filed July 20. Jacobsen, Stacey, New Fairfield. Filed by Midland Credit Management Inc., San Diego California. Plaintiff’s attorney: London & London, Newington. Action: the plaintiff is a banking association, which The defendant used for a credit account and agreed to make payments for goods and services. The defendant failed to make payments. The plaintiff seeks less than $15,000 in monetary damages exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-26-6060189-S. Filed July 14. New London County Mutual Insurance Company, Norwich. Filed by Gladys Espinal, 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 less than $15,000 in monetary damages exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-266060313-S. Filed July 23.

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Reo, Michael, Brookfield. Filed by Joanne Cullen, Brookfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Carter Mario Law Firm, North Haven. Action: the plaintiff was babysitting her grandson at the premises maintained and controlled by the defendant. The plaintiff was lawfully on the premises as an invitee. As the plaintiff was descending a set of makeshift steps in the backyard of the premises, she was suddenly and without warning, caused to trip and fall on the bottom step leading to the driveway and sustained 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-26-6060139-S. Filed July 9.

Stamford Superior Court Farrell, Kayley, et al, Greenwich. Filed by Theresa Taylor, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Michael E. Skiber Law Office, Norwalk. Action: the plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks less than $15,000 in monetary damages exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV26-6082053-S. Filed July 2. Olbrych, Sean P., Greenwich. Filed by William Calyanis, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rubin & Jacobson LLC, Westport. Action: The plaintiff is the holder of a promissory note of the property leased to the defendant. The defendant failed to pay the full amount of the monthly rent, therefore breaching the lease. 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-26-6082621-S. Filed Aug. 4. Takvor, Blaise M., et al Garden City. Filed by Jackson Schulte, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky Llp, Stamford. Action: the plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe damages and injuries. The plaintiff seeks more than $15,00 in monetary damages exclusive of interest and costs and such other further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV26-6082586-S. Filed July 31.

Warkol, M.D., Rebecca, et al, Harrison, New York. Filed by Lawrence Stephens, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC, Bridgeport. Action: the plaintiff seeks damages from medical care and treatment provided by defendant, who continuously managed, monitored and diagnosed plaintiff for a specific condition. During this treatment period, Stephens sustained severe, painful and permanent injuries and cancer metastasis. The lawsuit alleges that these damages resulted from defendant’s failure to exercise the acceptable and appropriate standard of care required in her medical practice. 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-26-6082533-S. Filed July 28.

DEEDS Commercial 171-173 Greenwich Ave Owner LLC, Rye New York. Seller: Winter HPG 171 Greenwich Avenue LLC, Rye, New York. Property: 171 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Aug. 20. 98 Sasco LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Judith E. Ewing, Fairfield. Property: 98 Sasco Hill Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $1.025,000. Filed July 28. Afizi, Ajla, Stamford. Seller: Leosden LLC, Fairfield. Property: 1500 Bedford St., Unit 304, Stamford. Amount: $525,000. Filed Aug. 3. Bairam, Sandeep and Prachi Loke, Norwalk. Seller: I.C. Contracting LLC and Kenneth Lametta, Shelton. Property: 29 Suzanne Circle, Fairfield. Amount: $1,102,500. Filed July 29. Cotswood Road LLC, Old Greenwich. Seller: Hund97 C. LLC, Greenwich. Property: 15 Cotswood Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2,537,500. Filed Aug. 18. David Montanari Brothers LLC, Stamford. Seller: Serra Colella Stamford. Property: 134 Woodside Green, Unit 1B, Stamford. Amount: $277,000. Filed Aug. 3.

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Franchin Living Trust, Greenwich. Seller: Maria Defatima Pesce Franchin, Greenwich. Property: 16 Prospect St., West, Greenwich. Amount: $N/A. Filed Aug. 21. National Residential Nominee Services Inc., Morristown, New Jersey. Seller: Stefan Rasch and Emily Anne Duell, Fairfield. Property: 469 Woodridge Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $1,800,000. Filed July 30. Patel, Parth G. and Parulben P. Patel, Fairfield. Seller: Echelon Development LLC, Fairfield. Property: 50 Lisbon Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $1,670,000. Filed July 31. Rappa, Jennifer Lee and Richard Louis Rappa, Branford. Seller: National Residential Nominee Services Inc., Morristown, New Jersey. Property: 469 Woodridge Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $1,800,000. Filed July 30. Russo, Kenneth W., Fairfield. Seller: 216 Sterling Street LLC, Fairfield. Property: 216 Sterling St., Fairfield. Amount: $616,700. Filed July 31. Sound Cove Property LLC, Old Greenwich. Seller: Josephine Lombardi, Greenwich. Property: 125 Oaklawn Ave., Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed Aug. 3. Vola Solo LLC, Greenwich. Seller: 212 Bedford Road LLC, New York, New York. Property: 212 Bedford Road, Greenwich. Amount: $7,450,000. Filed Aug. 18.

Residential Amico, Brooke A. and Nicholas A. Amico, Norwalk. Seller: Richard A. Graf and Jeannine M. Graf, Fairfield. Property: 12 Sconset Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $1,525,000. Filed July 31. Ayers, Alyssa M. and John R. Ayers, Fairfield. Seller: Susan D. Holahan, Fairfield. Property: 84 University Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $1,173,000. Filed July 31. Butti, Joseph Thomas and Georgea Courtney Mitas, Fairfield. Seller: Daniel Antonio Roberto G. Tirol and Erika Hernandez Tirol, Fairfield. Property: 51 Country Road, Fairfield. Amount: $879,000. Filed July 28. Carruthers, Allison and Alexander Brown, Stamford. Seller: Teodoro F. Catino and Maryann Catino, Stamford. Property: 83 Columbus Place, Unit A, Stamford. Amount: $510,000. Filed Aug. 4. Cartagena Sanchez, Hugo L., Stamford. Seller: Pedro Alcocer and Luz M. Alcocer, Stamford. Property: 30 Lenox Ave., Stamford. Amount: $650,000. Filed Aug. 3. Casey, Elizabeth, Stratford. Seller: Lawrence Kenny, Fairfield. Property: 125 Katona Drive, Unit 4, B5, Fairfield. Amount: $260,000. Filed July 31. Cavo, Richard, Avon. Seller: Cynthia Wielgosz, Fairfield. Property: 153 Birch Road, Fairfield. Amount: $4,200,000. Filed July 30. Chaudhuri, Romita and Swagato Mukherjee, Norwalk. Seller: Paige D. Colon, Fairfield. Property: 260 Weeping Willow Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $875,000. Filed July 28.

Cherenek Jr., Orlando and Alison Cherenek, Stamford. Seller: Robert Clemmens and Donna Clemmens, Stamford. Property: 116 Woodbrook Drive, Stamford. Amount: $1,660,026. Filed Aug. 5.

Cognetta, Adam M., Greenwich. Seller: Elizabeth D. Hill and Benjamin Kennedy, Greenwich. Property: 56 prospect St., Unit 56, Greenwich. Amount: $1,150,000. Filed Aug. 18.

Littman, Mark, New York, New York. Seller: Carlos Rosas, Stamford. Property: 159 Long Close Road, Stamford. Amount: $2,300,000. Filed Aug. 6.

Correa, John Grey and Catherine Theresa Correa, Fairfield. Seller: Kayleen A. Caruso, Fairfield. Property: 846 High St., Fairfield. Amount: $660,000. Filed July 28.

Lynch, Kelly L. and Thomas Nielsen, Greenwich. Seller: Carol T. Biaggi, Old Greenwich. Property: Unit 139, Old Greenwich Gables, a Condominium, Greenwich. Amount: $910,000. Filed Aug. 17.

D’Onofrio, Daniel and Elizabeth D’Onofrio, Stamford. Seller: Brian Turner and Ashley Turner, Stamford. Property: 82 Three Lakes Drive, Stamford. Amount: $1,085,000. Filed Aug. 5.

McCullough III, Charles M. and Julie C. McCullough, Fairfield. Seller: Sarah T.E. Hellgren, Fairfield. Property: 1201 Stratfield Road, No. 201, Fairfield. Amount: $212,500. Filed July 29.

Park, Chanhee, Stamford. Seller: Jelitza C. Delgado and Carlos E. Delgado, Stamford. Property: 1 Strawberry Hill Court, Unit 6C, Stamford. Amount: $455,000. Filed Aug. 3.

Edmunds, James, Port Chester, New York. Seller: Xuan Karen Fang, New York, New York. Property: 149 Byram Road, Unit B, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Aug. 17.

McDaid, Sarah Katherine and Michael Phillip Young, Darien. Seller: Cullen S. Heun and Silke Davies, Fairfield. Property: 265 Shelter Rock Road, Fairfield. Amount: $587,000. Filed July 29.

Patel, Nilesh, Floral Park, New York. Seller: Craig B. Powell and Marie E. Powell, Stamford. Property: 28 Walnut Ridge Lane, Stamford. Amount: $1,445,000. Filed Aug. 5.

Hoo, Danielle M. and John P. Hoo, Honolulu, Hawaii. Seller: George C. Hoo and Domenica Hoo, Stamford. Property: 642 Stillwater Road, Stamford. Amount: $0. Filed Aug. 4. Hu, Yi, Fairfield. Seller: Qiyuan Chen and Aiping Weng, Fairfield. Property: 324 Villa Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $500,000. Filed July 27. Jones, Jessica R. and Andrew A. Jones, Easton. Seller: Robert C. Lesko and Lori Ann Lesko, Easton. Property: 4060 Redding Road, Easton. Amount: $131,890. Filed July 30. Kettles, Robert M., Fairfield. Seller: Stacey Meryl Mintz, Fairfield. Property: 342 Midlock Road, Fairfield. Amount: $2,750,000. Filed July 31. Koo, Sungeun and Martin Berger, Fairfield. Seller: Leslie D. Shay and Kevin J. Shay, Fairfield. Property: 84 Youngstown Road, Fairfield. Amount: $825,000. Filed July 30. LeSane, Terry and Chelsea LeSane, Fairfield. Seller: Moyses L. Ferreira and Claudenice Ferreira, Fairfield. Property: 65 Beaver St., Fairfield. Amount: $628,000. Filed July 29.

McDonald, Christopher and Zsoka McDonald, Fairfield. Seller: William F. Hatton and Karen M. Hatton, Fairfield. Property: 787 Rowland Road, Fairfield. Amount: $2,050,000. Filed July 29. McGarrity, Lindsay and Sean McGarrity, Stamford. Seller: Ashley Moriarty and Michael Moriarty, Stamford. Property: 13 Hamilton Ave., Stamford. Amount: $760,010. Filed Aug. 3. Meglio, Robert M. and Marie J. Meglio, Larchmont, New York, Seller: Jeff Liang and Stephanie C. Liang, Stamford. Property: 77 Havemeyer Lane, Unit 85, Stamford. Amount: $1,772,500. Filed Aug. 7. Milburn, Mindy A., Stamford. Seller: Thomas Arlotta, Stamford. Property: 192 Knickerbocker Ave., Stamford. Amount: $870,000. Filed Aug. 6. Mocha, Wilmer and Caroline P. Rando, Stamford. Seller: MuhammedJamil R. Ahmed and Caroline P. Rando, Stamford. Property: 112 Colonial Road, Stamford. Amount: $878,000. Filed Aug. 3.

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Murray, Daniel and Amy Murray, Fairfield. Seller: Anne R. Jackson. Fairfield. Property: 533 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,342,500. Filed July 28.

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Palmer, Thomas Hinsdale and Erin Herrel Palmer, Old Greenwich. Seller: Valerie Blanchette Rockefeller, Greenwich. Property: 38 Highview Ave., Old Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Aug. 20.

Pepitone, Michael and Megan Pepitone, Stamford. Seller: Brianna Valente and Jameel James, New Canaan. Property: 85 Camp Ave., 11A, Stamford. Amount: $740,000. Filed Aug. 5. Perler, Laurel, Stamford. Seller: Mohammad Usman Ahmed and Javairia Ahmed, Stamford. Property: 20 Third St., Unit 14, Stamford. Amount: $726,000. Filed Aug. 7. Rannamae, Reio and Chelsea Laine Fives, Fairfield. Seller: Robert Sinnott, Fairfield. Property: 41 Candlewood Road, Fairfield. Amount: $625,000. Filed July 31. Reeder IV, Robert W. and Melinda K. Reeder, Riverside. Seller: Jianhao Meng and Jianhua Ji, Palo Alto, California. Property: 177 Indian Head Road, Riverside. Amount: $4,475,000. Filed Aug. 17. Reis, Elizabeth S., Stamford. Seller: Nicolas Belloni and Mercedes del Rocio VacaPesantez, Stamford. Property: 58 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Stamford. Amount: $725,000. Filed Aug. 7.

Roach, Brian and Victoria Saferian, Fairfield. Seller: Thomas S. Lovelett and Karen M. Lovelett, Fairfield. Property: 189 Church Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $795,000. Filed July 30. Rodophele, Robert Henry and Alexandra Casparino, Fairfield. Seller: Daniel E. Murray and Amy E. Murray, Fairfield. Property: 200 Flax Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,400,000. Filed July 28. Rosato, Michael and Ann Rosato, Greenwich. Seller: Joseph Castellana and Linda Castellana, Greenwich. Property: 164 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Amount: $5,950,000. Filed Aug. 19. Rukeyser, David B. and Miriam G. Rukeyser, Stamford. Seller: Louis Bastone and Bronwen Bastone, Greenwich. Property: 99 Greenwich Hills Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $0. Filed Aug. 20. Saltzman, Erica J. and Carlos Mochon, New York, New York. Seller: Abigail R. McCarthy and Vincent D. McCarthy, Old Greenwich. Property: 251 Palmer Hill Road Old Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Aug. 17. Stillman, Leah, Deep River. Seller: Chase A. Richey and Kristin A. Richey, Wilton. Property: 584 Hope St., No. 5, Stamford. Amount: $755,000. Filed Aug. 5. Stunkard, Lauren and Jenner Stunkard, Rye, New York. Seller: Brian Natale and Lisa Natale, Cos Cob. Property: 4 Cos Cob Ave., Cos Cob. Amount: $10. Filed Aug. 18. The Rogalski Family Trust, Greenwich. Seller: Thomas James Clendenin and Ann-Marie Albrecht Clendenin, Greenwich. Property: 10 Gaston Farm Road, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Aug. 21. Tomas, Antonio J. and Jacqueline P. Tomas, Stamford. Seller: John Fiori and Antoinette Fiori, Stamford. Property: 33 Club Circle, Stamford. Amount: $1,503,000. Filed Aug. 6.

Wang, Jialan, Stamford. Seller: Kenneth Ketover and Harriette T. Ketover, Lake Worth, Florida. Property: 6 Barnes Road, 2B, Stamford. Amount: $1,625,000. Filed Aug. 4.

Carroll, Sarah and Sam Carroll, Wallingford, by Stephanie Adams. Lender: Liberty Bank, 315 Main St., Middletown. Property: 51 Grandview Road, Fairfield. Amount: $769,500. Filed July 23.

MORTGAGES

Carvalho de Mesquita, Jose Marcos and Adriana Alice De Andrade Mesquita, Stamford, by Gregory G. Andriunas. Lender: Newrez LLC, 1100 Virginia Drive, Suite 125, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Property: 28 Pamlynn Road, Stamford. Amount: $525,000. Filed July 22.

173 Belltown LLC, Stamford, by Jonathan T. Hoffman. Lender: ARC Home LLC, 224 Strawbridge Drive, Suite 200, Moorestown, New Jersey. Property: 173 Belltown Road, Stamford. Amount: $930,000. Filed July 23. Alvarez Garcia, Leonardo Patricio and Gloria Azucena Garcia Garcia, Stamford, by Mayra M. Rios. Lender: Prysma Lending Group LLC, 18 Bates, Holbeck Marijane, Greenwich, by Diane Inzitari. Lender: LoanDepot.com LLC, 6561 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, California. Property: 4 Hill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $615,000. Filed Aug. 21. Bienashski, Kimberly and David S. Bienashski, Fairfield, by Katrina Moore. Lender: M&T Bank, 1 Fountain Plaza, Sixth floor, Buffalo, New York. Property: 43 Fox St., Fairfield. Amount: $1,000,000. Filed July 21. Brandow, Stephen William and Tiffany Paige Brandow, Fairfield, by M. Lauren Walters. Lender: First Horizon Bank, 165 Madison Ave., Menphis, Tennessee. Property: 217 Fairland Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $425,000. Filed July 20. Butch, Scott C. and Kathleen D. Butch, Fairfield, by Gina Marie Davila. Lender: PNC Bank NA, 222 Delaware Ave., Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 280 Fair Oak Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $100,000. Filed July 23. Campos, Andres E. and Denise Campos, Stamford, by Jeffrey G. Lane. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 42 Van Buskirk Ave., Stamford. Amount: $737,687. Filed July 20.

Cisneros-Steiner, Solange and Jason CisnerosSteiner, Fairfield, by Solomon Jacob. Lender: M&T Bank, 1 Fountain Plaza, Sixth floor, Buffalo, New York. Property: 2196 N Benson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $200,000. Filed July 20. Citron, Nicholas and Brittany Citron, New York, New York, by Descera Daigle. Lender: US Bank NA, 2800 Tamarack Road, Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 128 Knapp St., Stamford. Amount: $877,500. Filed July 20. Cogliano, Frank and Megan Pavia, Stamford, by Joseph Lucian Gerardi. Lender: First County Bank, 117 Prospect St., Stamford. Property: 18 Prudence Drive, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed July 21. Curran, Brian and Amanda Curra, San Diego, California, by Daniel E. Jacobs. Lender: US Bank NA, 2800 Tamarack Road, Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 161 Sherwood Drive, Southport. Amount: $1,690,000. Filed July 20. D’Autilio, Andrew and Samantha Erfe, Greenwich, by Jeremy E. Kaye. Lender: United Wholesale Mortgage LLC, 585 S. Blvd. E, Pontiac, Michigan. Property: 162 Toms Road, Stamford. Amount: $598,500. Filed July 23.

Diabene, Benjamin O. and Serah Osei-Diabene, Fairfield, by Natasha H. Rose. Lender: Newrez LLC, 1100 Virginia Drive, Suite 125, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Property: 55 Pope St., Fairfield. Amount: $497,354. Filed July 23. Drazinakis, Emily and Bryan P. O’Neil, New Hyde Park, New York, by Erin Spiess Chang. Lender: Bank of America NA, 101 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 96 Brookside Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1,525,000. Filed Aug. 21. Fahy, Jesse and Allison R. Fahy, Fairfield, by Dwayne L. Plummer. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 125 Holland Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $285,000. Filed July 20. Frattaroli Jr., Frank A. and Jo Ann Frattaroli, Stamford, by John C. Polera. Lender: First County Bank, 117 Prospect St., Stamford. Property: 94 Virgil St., Stamford. Amount: $300,000. Filed July 22. Hatch, Janine, Fairfield, by Tenneil Bailey. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 514 Davis Road, Fairfield. Amount: $50,000. Filed July 22. Kalapos, Jeffrey Z. and Kejsey A. Kalapos, Southport, by Thomas Moore. Lender: Webster Bank NA, 1959 Summer St., Stamford. Property: 225 S. Gate Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $350,000. Filed July 22. Longi, Austin, Stamford, by Gillian V. Ingraham. Lender: Union Savings Bank, 226 Main St., Danbury. Property: 76 Plymouth Road, Stamford. Amount: $727,000. Filed July 22.

Marino, Theresa R., Stamford, by Aitza Cabrera. Lender: First County Bank, 117 Prospect St., Stamford. Property: 11 East Ave., Stamford. Amount: $350,000. Filed July 24. Matthias, Todd A. and Laurie Singer, Greenwich, by Tiago A. David. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 92 Pemberwick Road, Apt. 92A, Greenwich. Amount: $300,000. Filed Aug. 20. O’Neill, Caitlin and Collin O’Neill, Stamford, by Heather R. Fusco. Lender: Ives Bank, 220 Main St., Danbury. Property: 147 Berrian Road, Stamford. Amount: $435,000. Filed July 24. Quigley, Michael G. and Cara C. Quigley, Fairfield, by Dale Ryan Miller. Lender: American Eagle Financial Credit Union Inc., 333 East River Drive, East Hartford. Property: 70 Patricia Circle, Fairfield. Amount: $250,000. Filed July 24. Ratushko, Vasyl and Ivanna Ratushko, Stamford, by Sebastiano Tornatore. Lender: Suma Federal Credit Union, 125 Corporate Blvd., Yonkers, New York. Property: 43 Hidden Brook Drive, Stamford. Amount: $500,000. Filed July 21. Richthammer, Timothy and Stefanie Richthammer, Fairfield, by Raquel A. Ortiz. Lender: Webster Bank NA, 1959 Summer St., Stamford. Property: 106 Wilton Road, Fairfield. Amount: $250,000. Filed July 23. Rutchik, Benjamin and Jennifer A. Hicks Rutchik, Long Island City, New York, by Kimberly L. Rizza. Lender: Bank of America NA, 101 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 170 Dunnlea Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,100,000. Filed July 21. Shanley, Joseph, Forest Hills, New York, by John Hoffner. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 113 Sylvan Knoll Road, Stamford. Amount: $292,500. Filed July 24.

Shimaitis Jr, Thomas and Susan Burns Shimaitis, Fairfield, by Josie Mejicanos. Lender: Sikorsky Financial Credit Union Inc,. 1000 Oronoque Lane, Stratford. Property: 69 Lampwick Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $250,000. Filed July 23. Singh, Mandeep, Mamaroneck, New York, by Morris L. Barocas. Lender: First Colony Mortgage Corporation, 500 E. Park Ave., Suite 900, Orem, Utah. Property: 1 Pilgrim Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $735,000. Filed Aug. 21. Sokol, Adam G. and Robin J. Sokol, Fairfield, by Jeffrey G. Lane. Lender: Rocket Mortgage LLC, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 305 Steiner St., Fairfield. Amount: $250,000. Filed July 24. Solis, Jonathan S. and Erin Boatman Solis, Fairfield, by Thomas Moore. Lender: SoFi Bank NA, 2750 E. Cottonwood Pkwy., Cottonwood Heights, Utah. Property: 79 Lee Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $350,000. Filed July 23. Susko, Dorothy E., Stamford, by Sai Darshan H. Gowda. Lender: M&T Bank, 1 Fountain Plaza, Sixth f.loor, Buffalo, New York. Property: 123 Lawton Ave., Stamford. Amount: $300,000. Filed July 20. Tohill, William Anthony and Hannah Grabinski, Fairfield, by William Zorzy. Lender: CrossCountry Mortgage LLC, 2160 Superior Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Property: 120 S. Pine Creek Road, Fairfield. Amount: $722,487. Filed July 21.

Vilchez, Yolanda A. and James Grabarz, Stamford, by Clifford Fraid. Lender: Webster Bank NA, 1959 Summer St., Stamford. Property: 39 Auldwood Road, Stamford. Amount: $500,000. Filed July 20. Wheeler, Silvana and Alan Wheeler, Greenwich, by Cynthia M. Salemme-Riccio. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 1111 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 9 Heather Lane, Glenville. Amount: $50,000. Filed Aug. 21. Zmarzlak, Robert S. and Jennifer H. Zmarzlak, Stamford, by Robert E. Colapietro. Lender: Citibank NA, 1000 Technology Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri. Property: 41 Winesap Road, Stamford. Amount: $198,000. Filed July 22.

NEW BUSINESSES

Precision Decks, 26 Easthill Road, Stamford 06903, c/o Precision Contracting & Design LLC. Filed Sept. 24. Precision Home Renovations, 26 Easthill Road, Stamford 06903, c/o Precision Contracting & Design LLC. Filed Sept. 24. Precision Kitchen and Baths, 26 Easthill Road, Stamford 06903, c/o Precision Contracting & Design LLC. Filed Sept. 24. Shangri-La, 430 Main Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Jocelyn Cerda. Filed July 29. T Bradbury Media, 241 Davenport Drive, Stamford 06902, c/o TBC Ventures, LLC. Filed Sept. 18. T Toys of New England, 241 Davenport Drive, Stamford 06902, c/o TBC Ventures, LLC. Filed Sept. 18.

84JR, 6 Landmark Square, Fourth floor, Stamford 06901, c/o TenderWipes, 458 Pepper Jersey Roofing LLC. Filed Sept. 18. Ridge Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Cande LLC. Filed Sept. 18. Alloy Personal Training, 596 True Path Capital, 333 Westport Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Benjamin Ross. Filed July 29. Ludlow St., 6, Stamford 06902, c/o Justin Wong Won. Filed Sept. 17. Chimney Force Sweep & Repair of Stamford, 750 E. VZ Drafting, 18 Jenny Jenks Main St., Suite 620, Stamford Road, Norwalk 06851, c/o 06902, c/o Chimney Force Inc. Melvin D. Veliz. Filed July 31. Filed Sept. 21. D’Caro Repairs & Solutions, 71 Strawberry Hill Ave., Suite 402, Stamford 06902, c/o RC Staffing LLC. Filed Sept. 21.

VZ Landscaping, 18 Jenny Jenks Road, Norwalk 06851, c/o Melvin D. Veliz. Filed July 31.

HB i^3, 241 Davenport Drive, Stamford 06902, c/o TBC Ventures, LLC. Filed Sept. 18. Kraken, 6 Landmark Square, Stamford 06901, c/o Kraken Lending LLC. Filed Sept. 22.

Umali, Teodoro Angelo and Michael Broadbery, Greenwich, by Jeremy E. Kaye. Lender: US Bank NA, 2800 Tamarack Road, Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 424 Taconic Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1,000,000. Filed July 24.

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