Westchester County Business Journal back issues from November 2002:
World Wide Dictation grows with change.
Nov 04, 2002; ... Medical transcription has existed since the beginning of medical care and research, according to the American Association for Medical Transcription (AAMT). Although the industry has come a long way since hieroglyphs on temple walls and manuscripts on parchment, the reasons for maintaining ...
Bankrupt car dealer attracts 2 suitors: who'll drive away with Key Ford of White Plains?
Nov 04, 2002; ... The owner of Key Ford in White Plains last week was weighing a pair of offers for the bankrupt auto dealership, nearly five months after it filed for Chapter 11 protection from creditors. WP Ford L.L.C. had been scheduled to tell U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Adlai S. Hardin Jr ....
Interest rate drop keeps mortgage lenders busy.
Nov 04, 2002; ... While mortgage interest rates appear to be bottoming out and maybe even back on the rise, area mortgage originators say the past few weeks have been their busiest ever. Interest on the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose from 6.02 to 6.23 percent on Oct. 17 -- a day after ...
Panel's formula for success: office location, design.(Panel Discussion)
Nov 04, 2002; ... Where an office is and how it is laid out can spell no less than the difference between business success and failure, a panel of professionals speaking in White Plains agreed. "It is critical that business decisionmakers understand the relationship between real estate location ...
Age discrimination cases rise. (Issues @ Work).
Nov 04, 2002; ... Not too long ago, a 55-year-old man who was among those laid off by a financial-markets company sued the company, claiming age discrimination. He had a potentially good case, said Joe Saccomano of Jackson Lewis L.L.P. in White Plains because the company "had a problem articulating the ...
Can you require employees to speak only English at work? (Issues @ Work).
Nov 04, 2002; ... In today's increasingly diverse work force, it's not at all unusual for a company to have employees whose native tongue is a language other than English. In some workplaces, this has given rise to problems. Consider the following situations: * Two cashiers chat with each other ...
Van service offers a ride on Easy Street.
Nov 04, 2002; ... A new public-private commuter van service for the Interstate 287 corridor will try to persuade Westchester businesses to ride to work rather than brave a rush-hour drive on Interstate 287 and the Tappan Zee Bridge. Easy Street NY will use meetings with business executives, ...
New projects keep senior housing market humming.
Nov 04, 2002; ... Westchester's senior housing market continues to pick up steam, judging from the near sellout of one project and marketing efforts at two others. Retirement Living Services L.L.C. of Hartford, Conn., has teamed up with sponsor Hebrew Hospital Senior Housing Inc. to build ...
March of Dimes annual breakfast Nov. 7.(GHP Office Realty to be honored)
Nov 04, 2002; ... In less than three years, GHP Office Realty has acquired about 2 million square feet of commercial space in five metropolitan counties, including Westchester. The company was formed in 1999 and brings together the principals of HoulihanParnes/iCap Realty Advisors and Andrew ...
Office equipment suppliers: ranked by number of employees. (The List).
Nov 04, 2002 ... <Pre> OFFICE EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS RANKED BY NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES WESTCHESTER COUNTRY Name, address, telephone number Top local executive(s)and website Area code: 914E-mail address(unless otherwise noted) Year company established ...
Cappelli fleshes out 2nd White Plains complex: developer seeks four additional city properties.
Nov 04, 2002; ... Louis R. Cappelli capped a whirlwind month of dealing and planning by detailing his $325 million proposal for a hotel-condo-office complex one block southeast of his City Center at White Plains. The Valhalla developer told the city's Common Council he wants to build two ...
Report on former Peekskill landfill unlikely till spring.(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002; ... An environmental report detailing how Peekskill should transform a former landfill into an industrial site won't be completed till next spring, according to the city's new environmental consultant on the matter. "Our overall time frame would take us into next spring," said ...
Venture investment hits four-year low.
Nov 04, 2002 ... With $3.9 billion invested in 464 financing rounds, investment in the third, quarter of 2002 was at its lowest level in four years, according to Ernst & Young and VentureOne's joint U.S. venture capital survey. The number of venture capital transactions has fallen to levels ...
Eat, drink and be married: wedding bells ring in big business for restaurants. (Focus: The Bridal Industry).
Nov 04, 2002; ... Once upon a time, a couple only needed a few things to get married: a marriage license, permission from their parents and a clergyman or justice of the peace to marry them. Now, a couple usually consult a wedding coordinator, who takes care of finding the ceremony site, ...
Diamonds still a girl's best friend. (Focus: The Bridal Industry).
Nov 04, 2002; ... The economy is still sagging. Terrorists are still active. The stock market is still uncertain. But couples are still becoming engaged and still getting married, and sales of engagement and wedding rings -- at least around Westchester County -- have not only stayed level but ...
Considering hiring a DJ service? (Focus: The Bridal Industry).
Nov 04, 2002 ... Getting married? Want to hire a disc jockey to spice up your wedding reception? The American Disc Jockey Association (ADJA) recommends you ask the following questions of any DJ service you are considering hiring. Are you insured? Can you supply me with proof of ...
Weddings on upswing in Westchester County. (Focus: The Bridal Industry).
Nov 04, 2002; ... The past year may feel like one long winter of discontent with little relief in sight, but it hasn't dampened the romantic spirit In fact, troubled limes may be the reason why weddings are on the upswing, according to those who make their livelihood helping couples celebrate their wedding ...
Bridal business still a cash cow. (Focus: The Bridal Industry).
Nov 04, 2002; ... There have been cutbacks in everything from household budgets to municipal spending, but it seems that no one wants to skimp on wedding plans. "I don't see people cutting back at all," said Maria Fiorillo, owner of flowers by Laurie in White Plains, adding that she neither has ...
Survey says no jewelry sales increase in 2001. (Focus: The Bridal Industry).(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Respondents to Jewelers of America's (JA) 2002 edition of its annual survey on the cost of doing business reported a 0 percent increase in sales in 2001. This is down significantly from a median sales increase of 3.3 percent in 2000 and a 10.5 percent increase in 1999. Chain ...
Media and marriage mix well for the Thompsons. (Power Couple).(Geoff Thompson, Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson are profiled)
Nov 04, 2002; ... When they're not out promoting another Westchester business or organization, Geoff Thompson and Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson can probably be found at their Croton-on-Hudson cider mill. "Apple growing is such a big part of Westchester's history. They (apple farmers) were the first settlers," ...
Republic of Poland. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center's comprehensive cancer center director Peter Wiemik gets a Gold Medal)(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Dr. Peter Wiemik of Chappaqua, director of the comprehensive cancer center at Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center, Bronx, received a Gold Medal from the Republic of Poland for promoting cancer ...
Lifetime Achievement Award. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(Mental Health Association of Westchester County Inc.'s board of directors member Barbara Geist gets the award)(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Barbara Geist of Armonk, a longtime member of the board of directors of the Mental Health Association of Westchester County Inc., Elmsford, a not-for-profit organization that promotes mental health through advocacy, community ...
White Plains Hospital Center. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(raises $200,000 at 2002 golf outing and casino night events)
Nov 04, 2002 ... White Plains Hospital Center, White Plains, announced that it has raised $200,000 at it 2002 golf outing and casino night events, ...
Digital Imaging '02 Executive Conference and Exhibition. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(Stanley E. Freimuth delivers the keynote speech)(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Stanley E. Freimuth of Harrison, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Fuji Photo Film U.S.A. Inc., Elmsford, the U.S. marketing subsidiary of Fuji Photo Film Company Ltd., Tokyo, delivered the keynote speech at ...
The Sarah Neuman Center for Healthcare and Rehabilitation. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... The Sarah Neuman Center for Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Mamaroneck, a nursing home and rehabilitation center, announced that the following three staff members at the center each received a caregiver award from Contemporary Long Term Care Magazine; ...
Westchester Community Foundation. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(Food-PATCH gets a grant)(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Food-PATCH, Millwood, Westchester's bank, received a $7000 grant from the Westchester Community Foundation to ...
St. Agnes Hospital. (Newsmakers).(appoints Douglas L. York chief administrative officer)(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Douglas L. York of Stamford, Conn., was appointed chief administrative officer at St. Agnes Hospital, White Plains. The appointment was made by Westchester Medical Center Valhalla, which holds a contract to provide management services for St. Agnes. York continues as executive director of ...
Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker L.L.P. (Newsmakers).(names Joseph A. D'Avanzo partner)(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Joseph A. D'Avanzo of Somers was named a partner in the White Plains office of the law firm Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker L.L.P D'Avanzo joined the firm in December 2000 as ...
Greyston Foundation. (Newsmakers).(Kevin Marrinan has been appointed vice president of capital projects)(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Kevin Marrinan of Valhalla was appointed vice president, capital projects at Greyston Foundation, Yonkers, a community development organization that operates several self-sufficiency programs. Since 1983, Marrinan worked at Westage Corp., Poughkeepsie, ...
Pace University Law School. (Newsmakers).(appoints LeRoy Paddock director of environmental law programs)(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... LeRoy Paddock of Hastings-on-Hudson was appointed director of environmental law programs at Pace University Law School, White Plains. Most recently, Paddock was a senior consultant to the National Academy of Public Administration and a visiting scholar at the Environmental Law Institute, ...
New York Medical College. (Newsmakers).(appoints Stephen L. White director of major gifts)(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Stephen L. White of Yonkers was appointed director of major gifts at New York Medical College, Valhalla. Since 1997, White worked at Saint Francis College, Brooklyn, most recently as vice president for development and previously as director of development. Prior ...
The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital. (Newsmakers).(promotes Steven R. Tisser to director of outpatient services)(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Steven R. Tisser of Stamford, Conn., was promoted to director of outpatient services at The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, White Plains. Since 2001, Tisser was assistant director of the physical therapy department. He joined Burke in 1996 as physical ...
Maier, Markey & Menashi L.L.P. (Newsmakers).(appoints Sherese Reid staff accountant)(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Sherese Reid of Hillcrest was appointed a staff accountant at Maier, Markey & Menashi L.L.P., White Plains, an accounting firm. Previously, ...
The Mental Health Association of Westchester County Inc. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... The Mental Health Association of Westchester County Inc., Elmsford, a not-for-profit organization that promotes mental health through advocacy, community education and treatment services, announced the election of the following individuals to its board of directors. Franklin J ....
St. Cabrini Nursing Home. (Newsmakers).(Joanne Kirkpatrick appointed to the board of trustees)(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Joanne Kirkpatrick of Ardsley was appointed to the board of trustees of St. Cabrini Nursing Home, Dobbs Ferry, a nonprofit nursing ...
On the agenda. (On the Record).(Calendar)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Wednesday, Nov. 6 WESFACCA seminar on directors and officers liability insurance, with Mark Ledwin of Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman and Dicker L.L.P. as a speaker, 8:30 to 10:45 a.m., Woodway Country Club, Hoyt Street, Darien, Conn. $50 members; $70 non-members. For ...
When is enough too much? (Looking Inside).(A cable TV industry viewpoint is discussed)(Brief Article)(Column)
Nov 04, 2002; ... Having spend many years in the cable TV industry in its infancy, I am ashamed at what the industry has become. Our early promises of quality programming with little commercial interruption has turned into a visual marketing machine that seems to regard viewers as idiots who will stay glued ...
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (Looking Inside).(reports third-quarter 2002 earnings)(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002; ... Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. with headquarters in White Plains reported third-quarter earnings of 26 cents a share excluding special items, an increase of 62.5 percent, compared to 16 cents in 2001. Total revenues of $970 million, excluding other revenues from ...
Gabelli Asset Management Co. (Looking Inside).(Mercom enters into a settlement)(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002; ... Rye-based Gabelli Asset Management Co., a subsidiary of Gabelli Asset Management Inc., announced that the Delaware Chancery Court has approved a settlement in the Mercom appraisal rights proceeding. As a result, Gabelli's clients participating in the action will obtain roughly a ...
Mobius Management Systems Inc. (Looking Inside).(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002; ... Mobius Management Systems Inc. of Rye, a leading provider of integrated solutions for total content management, reports total consolidated revenues for the fiscal first quarter ended Sept. 30 increased 30 percent to $18.9 million from $14.6 million in the prior year. Software ...
IBM and PeopleSoft Inc. (Looking Inside).(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002; ... IBM and PeopleSoft Inc. have announced an expansion of their strategic alliance to include PeopleSoft's Human Capital Management software at the core of IBM's eHR component for its Dynamic Workplaces initiative. PeopleSoft becomes the first eHR enterprise application vendor for ...
The Bank of New York. (Looking Inside).(launches ADR Insight, an advanced institutional shareholder identification program)(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002; ... The Bank of New York, a leader in the depository receipt market, has launched ADR Insight, its advanced institutional shareholder identification program designed to assist depository receipt clients in the identification of current and potential investors ....
Houlihan/Lawrence Inc. (Real Estate Update).(Joseph Rizzo joins as sales associate)(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Joseph Rizzo of North Salem joined the Katonah office of Houlihan/Lawrence Inc. as a sales associate. Since 1998, Rizzo was a sales associate in the Katonah office of Coldwell Banker. Prior to that, he was a sales associate at ...
Century 21 Wolff. (Real Estate Update).(Fatimah Moore joins firm as sales associate)(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Fatimah Moore of White Plains joined the White Plains office of Century 21 Wolff as a sales associate. Moore ...
Oracle Corp. (Real Estate Update).(leases space and relocates)(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Oracle Corp. leased 29,428 square feet of space at 560 White Plains Road. Oracle ...
ENT Allergy & Associates L.P. (Real Estate Update).(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... ENT Allergy & Associates L.P., a physician management agency, ...
Ibex Capital Markets Inc. (Real Estate Update).(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Ibex Capital Markets Inc., a financial services firm, leased 8,557 square feet of space ...
DLC Management Corp. (Real Estate Update).(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... DLC Management Corp., a real estate owner and operator, signed a new lease for 6,340 square ...
MMZ Associates Inc. (Real Estate Update).(extends office space)(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... MMZ Associates Inc., an insurance company, expanded ...
Curry Rockefeller Group L.L.C. (Real Estate Update).(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Curry Rockefeller Group L.L.C., a marketing firm, ...
GNT USA Inc. (Real Estate Update).(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... GNT USA Inc., a research and product development, renewed its lease ...
Cyrk Inc. (Real Estate Update).(leases space)(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Cyrk Inc., an advertising firm, leased 2,640 ...
Aegis Mortgage Co. (Real Estate Update).(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Aegis Mortgage Co., a mortgage brokerage firm, leased 2,471 square feet ...
ALSAC/St. Jude's Children's Hospital. (Real Estate Update).(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... ALSAC/St. Jude's Children's Hospital expanded its ...
Sales Recruiters International Ltd. (Real Estate Update).(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Sales Recruiters International Ltd., an executive search firm, ...
Saatchi & Saatchi. (Real Estate Update).(renews lease for space)(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Saatchi & Saatchi, an advertising agency, renewed its ...
Elliot Associates Inc. (Real Estate Update).(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Elliot Associates Inc., an executive search firm, leased 1,357 square feet of ...
Linde Holdings. (Real Estate Update).(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Linde Holdings leased 1,002 square feet of space at 660 ...
Larch Lane Advisors L.L.C. (Real Estate Update).(Brief Article)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Larch Lane Advisors L.L.C., an investment fund, signed a lease for 5,000 square feet of space at RiverView at Purchase, 287 Bowman Ave., ...
Ethics in corporate America. (View Point).(Transcript)
Nov 04, 2002; ... Corporate accountability, or business ethics, is a topic I feel very strongly about. I'd like to share some of my views with you. On August 13, Margarita Chavez emerged from a Wal-Mart in Abilene, Texas. She placed her purchases and three children into her minivan. She then ...
Dr. Edward J. Mortola, 1917-2002: Pace's visionary president remembered for people skills in the shaping of a university. (Fly on the Wall).(Obituary)
Nov 04, 2002 ... Pace wasn't a university -- indeed it wasn't even a college -- when Dr. Edward J. Mortola joined the school as a 30-year-old assistant dean back in 1947. Pace Institute, as it was called back then, was little more than a Manhattan accounting school named for its founder, Homer ...
Sharpening knives over the budget: Spano unveils part 2 of spending plan Friday.(Westchester County lawmakers want to cut spending in order to limit property tax hike for 2003)
Nov 11, 2002; ... It isn't a read-my-lips pledge, but key Westchester legislators say they're prepared to cut spending to hold down any county property tax increase to single digits next year. So, the lawmakers have made it clear they will cut the county budget beyond whatever County Executive ...
AMA's new chief wants medical liability reform.(American Medical Association's president-elect Thomas J. Palmisano)
Nov 11, 2002; ... Unless Congress enacts a law to cap jury awards in medical malpractice lawsuits, the future of U.S. health care is in grave danger, warned Dr. Thomas J. Palmisano, American Medical Association's president-elect, at an Oct. 30 Westchester Medical Society dinner. Palmisano also ...
MBIA reports earnings up.(Brief Article)
Nov 11, 2002 ... Armonk-based MBIA Inc. the holding company for MBIA Insurance Corp., reported last week that diluted earnings per share rose 12 percent in the first nine months of 2002 to $3.11 from $2.77 in last year's first nine months. Net income for the period was $461.9 million, compared ...
Regional think tank wants to be a 'do' tank.(Mid-Hudson Pattern for Progress)
Nov 11, 2002; ... Mid-Hudson Pattern for Progress has rededicated itself to shaping public policy on issues that affect Westchester and the rest of the Hudson Valley. Those issues include -- but won't be limited to -- affordable housing, "sprawl" or overdevelopment, and transportation. Some ...