Westchester County Business Journal back issues from January 2004:
Greyston goes kosher, projects higher sales.(Greyston Bakeries)(Brief Article)
Jan 05, 2004; ... Greyston Bakery Inc. is projecting a double-digit sales increase for this year following its attainment of kosher food certification and the scheduled launch of a new line of desserts. "We expect to see an increase in sales of 10 to 15 percent as a result," said Julius Walls Jr ....
Strong labor market projected for county.(Issues @ Work)
Jan 05, 2004 ... An active hiring climate appears to be in store for Westchester County dining the first quarter of 2004, according to the latest Employment Outlook Survey by Manpower Inc. From January to March, 31 percent of the companies interviewed plan to hire more employees, while 7 percent ...
Westchester ages, grows more ethnically diverse.
Jan 05, 2004; ... Westchester County's population is growing older and, at the same time, more ethnically diverse--"a trend that's been going on for some time," said Tom Spitznas, an economic consultant from Mount Vernon. "There are more minorities coming in to the county, African-Americans, ...
Westchester shifts to service economy.
Jan 05, 2004; ... Westchester County's economy may grow a bit slowly in 2004, adding about 3,500 to 4,000 jobs to the 350,000 private-sector jobs in the county, according to Tom Spitznas, an economic consultant from Mount Vernon. "It's hard for Westchester to grow its job base," Spitznas said ....
Threepeat for Stew Leonard's.
Jan 05, 2004 ... Three's a charm for Stew Leonard's as it was again named to Fortune magazine's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For." Stew Leonard's came in at No. 30, the same spot as last year. It was No. 22 on the 2002 list. It was among five grocery stores that made the ...
Retail observers see more in store for '04.
Jan 05, 2004; ... One sign that Westchester's economy is likely to pick up steam in 2004, say observers, is the parade of new stores set to open and new retail centers set to start construction. Barry Endelson, executive vice president of the Hartsdale retail real estate brokerage Aries Deitch & ...
Business web: a directory of internet addresses.(Directory)
Jan 05, 2004 ... * ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE IntelliBridge LLC www.IntelliBridgeLLC.com 203-877-5766 Microsoft Business Solutions--Great Plains Partner Free Software Selection Kit ...
Purchase College building student center.(Focus: careers and education)
Jan 05, 2004 ... Purchase College is constructing a new student services building for outdoor and academic events. The 50,000-square-foot building, designed by Kevin Hom of Kevin Hom + Andrew Goldman Architects PC., will provide a new space for student services and an enlarged plaza over Lincoln ...
NYSUT calls for panel to study middle education.(Focus: careers and education)(Brief Article)
Jan 05, 2004 ... The 500,000-member New York State United Teachers recently called on the state Board of Regents to establish an independent panel to study critical issues in middle-level education and to recommend workable solutions. NYSUT first vice president Antonia Cortese said the ...
Expert panel to review dropout, graduation rates.(Focus: careers and education)(National Institute of Statistical Sciences )
Jan 05, 2004 ... U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige recently announced the awarding of a contract to the National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) to convene a group of experts to review the methods for reporting high school dropouts and on-time graduates. The work will be supported ...
Fed offers new resource for superintendents.(Focus: careers and education)(Brief Article)
Jan 05, 2004 ... A new toll-free information resource provides superintendents with key information about the historic education reform law, No Child Left Behind (NCLB), U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige announced recently. The new resource line--(888) NCLB-SUP, or (888) 625-2787--offers ...
Pace project to promote energy reliability.(Focus: careers and education)(Pace Energy Project)
Jan 05, 2004 ... Generating electric power right at the sites of businesses and institutions while using otherwise wasted heat for purposes like beating interiors or water is likely to become an increasingly desirable option for managers in the Northeast over the next decade. One reason is that ...
Pace University model UN team wins title.(Focus: careers and education)(Brief Article)
Jan 05, 2004 ... The Pace University Model United Nations team has won its eighth consecutive title at the Southern Regional Model UN Conference in Atlanta, playing the roles of U.N. member countries in various committees and international bodies. The team tied for overall first place with Berry ...
Contemporary ballet set to live music: Chamber Dance Project mounts debut performance at Tarrytown Music Hall January 17th.(Brief Article)
Jan 05, 2004 ... When she founded the Chamber Dance Project a little over three years ago, dancer/choreographer Diane Coburn Bruning was out to fill a void. She envisioned a small, intimate contemporary ballet ensemble that would present new and recent ballet pieces in an intimate setting. "Live music ...
Arts Council artist Lori Nozick to participate in Italian Exhibition.(Brief Article)
Jan 05, 2004 ... Mixed Media artist Lori Nozick has been selected to exhibit a site specific architectural sculpture at the prestigious Flash Art Museum in Trevi, Italy. The exhibition titled "Linea Umbra II: Artisti Fuori dal Coro" (Artists Outside the Core) will feature 12 artists from around the world ...
Westchester Arts Council concert series to feature Haitian, Arabic and Irish musical traditions.
Jan 05, 2004 ... In living rooms and community centers throughout Westchester, the echo of countries around the globe and times past vividly resonate as small folk music groups keep their musical traditions alive. It's perhaps no surprise, according to the Westchester County Planning Department, 205,000 of ...
Night to remember: Arts Council gala.
Jan 05, 2004 ... On Saturday, November 22nd, more than 600 party-goers came out for the Arts Council's annual gala, this year aptly titled a Renaissance Ball. The event was held at 100 Hillside Avenue in White Plains, a property of Alfred Weissman Real Estate, Inc. The evening's Medici Honorees included ...
January arts calendar.(Calendar)
Jan 05, 2004 ... WHAT'S DOING? CALL 382. ARTS note: Theatrical performances usually run on successive dates. Often only the first date is included in these listings; please call the number listed to check dates and times of additional performances. 6 |tuesday ...
Westchester Land Trust photography exhibition set for January 23.(Westchester Land Trust)(Brief Article)
Jan 05, 2004; ... Westchester Land Trust's second annual juried photography exhibition entitled "Westchester's Treasures" opens January 23 at The Arts Exchange in White Plains. Showcasing Westchester County's natural beauty, "Westchester's Treasures" gives county residents a deeper appreciation of the ...
Artist Allen Hart is featured speaker for "A Conversation with Artists": noted artist kicks-off Westchester Arts Council's series.(Brief Article)
Jan 05, 2004; ... On January 29th, 2004 at 6:30 pm, artist Alan Hart will provide a glimpse into his fascinating world, as featured speaker in the first of Westchester Arts Council's "A Conversation with Artists" series, to be held at the Arts Exchange, 31 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, New York. Hart ...
Exhibit guide * January 2004.(Calendar)
Jan 05, 2004 ... Castle Gallery of the College of New Rochelle presents Return of the Creche: Nativity Scenes from Around the World, through March 3, 654-5423. Harrison Council for the Arts presents Hooked on Waterfalls by Hilda Green Demsky, through Jan. 2; Masako Inkyo: Japanese Calligraphy, ...
Guide to winter & spring art classes: got the winter blues? take a class and learn something new in the New Year. Westchester's premier art centers and music schools offer a dazzling array of classes and instruction for tots, teens, and adults. Most winter/ spring classes begin in January, enroll today.(Directory)
Jan 05, 2004; ... WESTCHESTER ARTS COUNCIL 428-4220 * Westarts.com Looking for something to do but can't commit to a 3 month time slot? The Westchester Arts Council is starting a series of Saturday morning workshops in the heart of White Plains. Choose from a wide selection of 4-week ...
Regents propose reform in state aid for schools.(Focus: careers and education)
Jan 05, 2004 ... The state Board of Regents recently proposed a major reform of state aid to the schools that they said should result in a fair and equitable level of spending for each district. "This is a new approach to funding the schools that will help meet a fundamental goal the Regents ...
Concordia College receives gift to build academic center.(Focus: careers and education)
Jan 05, 2004 ... Concordia College has received a significant girl in memory of the former chairman of its board of regents to build a new academic center. The gift from Darlene F. Krenz honors the life of her husband, Donald A. Krenz, who died in June. The exact amount has not been disclosed. ...
Forum to examine the study of black music.(Focus: careers and education)
Jan 05, 2004 ... Inspired by the work of Amiri Baraka (LeRoi Jones), particularly his 1963 history "Blues People: Negro Music in White America," a generation of scholars in the field of jazz and blues music criticism was born. "Blues People: 40 Years Later, A Symposium," to be held at Sarah ...
Sarah Lawrence to offer two minicourses.(Focus: careers and education)
Jan 05, 2004 ... "19th-Century Music" and "Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens" are the themes of two minicourses to be held over three days, Jan. 14-16, in Marshall Field House at Sarah Lawrence College. The minicourses are sponsored by the Friends of the Esther Raushenbush Library and are ...
Turning data into gold: Hartsdale software developer helps businesses mine the information they collect.(Tech cetera: monthly feature on technology)(Virtual Gold Inc.)
Jan 05, 2004; ... A Hartsdale software developer plans to bring to smaller businesses the data-mining technology that it has offered until now primarily to customers in sports and related fields. In February, Virtual Gold Inc. will start a version of its software and solutions to help small and ...
Building loans.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
Jan 05, 2004 ... 30 Paddington Road L.L.C., Mamaroneck. Lender: Titan Capital Inc.. Westport, Conn. Property: 30 Paddington Road, Scarsdale. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Nov. 21. Chesser, Thomas, Peekskill. Lender: Sound Federal Savings Bank, White Plains. Property: in Peekskill. Amount: ...
Court cases: U.S. district court cases.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
Jan 05, 2004 ... The following cases appear on the docket of the U.S. District Court for the County of Westchester in White Plains. E W & Associates Inc., at al. Filed by John A. Schwind. Action: claim filed to collect unpaid wages. Attorney for plaintiff: Dan Getman. Filed Dec. 12. Case no ....
Foreclosure auctions.(On The Record)(Brief Article)
Jan 05, 2004 ... The following property is scheduled for auction on the date and the time indicated. White Plains: 39 Tomahawk Drive. Defendant: Jeanelle Copeland. et al. Plaintiff: LaSalle National Bank. Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. in the ...
Incorporations.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
Jan 05, 2004 ... The name following the c/o refers to the filer (except when enclosed by parenthesis). The Business Journal is not responsible for typographical errors contained in the original filings. 3-D Streaming Video Ltd., 4 Five Ponds Road, Waccabuc 10597. c/o Charles F. Brofman Esq. ...
Judgments.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
Jan 05, 2004 ... American Dream Home Development, Sleepy Hollow. $3,387 in favor of Frank Castellano Electric Inc., Harrison. Filed Nov. 5. Brito, Frank, d.b.a. B & F Engines, New Rochelle. $2,820 in ...
Liens: mechanic's liens--filed.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
Jan 05, 2004 ... And What Else L.L.P., as owner and Bonded Electrical Contracting Ltd, as contractor. $5,180 claimed by Creed Electrical Supply & Equipment Corp., Peekskill. Property: 3605 Crompond Road, Yorktown. Filed Nov. 19. Angelori, Raymond, as owner. $3,376 claimed by Securion, White ...
Lis pendens.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
Jan 05, 2004 ... The following filings indicate a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Allen, Richard Wayen, et al. Filed by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. Action: seeks to foreclose a mortgage to secure the sum of ...
MBIA Insurance Corp.(Newsmakers)(Andrea Randolph was promoted to chief technology officer)(Brief Article)
Jan 05, 2004 ... Andrea Randolph of Stamford, Conn., was promoted to chief technology officer at MBIA Insurance Corp., Armonk, the principal operating subsidiary of MBIA Inc., a financial guarantor and provider of specialized financial services. Since March 2002, Randolph was managing director, information ...
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts.(Newsmakers)(Judith Evnin was elected chair of the board of trustees )(Brief Article)
Jan 05, 2004 ... Judith Evnin of New York City was elected chair of the board of trustees of the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Katonah. Evnin has been a member of Caramoor's board since 1994, ...
The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital.(Newsmakers)(Jo-Ann Friedman-Rapaport, president of J. Friedman Communications Inc., was elected to the board of directors )(Brief Article)
Jan 05, 2004 ... Jo-Ann Friedman-Rapaport of New York City, president of J. Friedman Communications Inc., was elected to the board of directors of The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, White Plains ....
On the agenda.(On The Record)(Calendar)
Jan 05, 2004 ... Friday, Jan. 9 Public Relations Society of America chapter luncheon meeting, with Dennis Spring of Spring Associates speaking on the PR salary and bonus report, 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Manero's Restaurant, Steamboat Road, Greenwich, Conn. $30 members; $35 non-members. For ...
Mortgages.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
Jan 05, 2004 ... GFR L.L.C., Bronxville, by George E Raymond III. Lender: Wachovia Bank N.A., White Plains. Property: 3535 Hill Blvd., Unit O, Yorktown. Amount: $176,000. Filed Dec. 11. Martling Owners Inc., c/o Hudson River/Akam North Management L.L.C., Ardsley, by Margaret Black ....
New business names.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
Jan 05, 2004 ... The Business Journal is not responsible for typographical errors contained in the original filings. Doing Business As 723 OK Cleaners Inc., d.b.a. OK Cleaners, 723 North Bedford Road, Bedford Hills 10507, c/o Keon Joo Ok, president. Filed Oct. 27. A.B ....
Public notices.(On The Record)(Calendar)
Jan 05, 2004 ... Friday, Jan. 9 Wendy White Plains Antiques Show, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Westchester County Center, White Plains. $5. Also held Jan. 10 and 11. Call 949-6236. Saturday, Jan. 10 Jeffrey Gaines performance, 8 p.m., Westchester County Center, White Plains. $22 ....
Patents.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
Jan 05, 2004 ... The following patents were issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Washington D.C. Apparatus and method for providing recruitment information. Patent no. 6,662,194 issued to: Raymond Anthony Joao, 122 Bellevue Place, Yonkers 10703. Automatic ...
Real estate update.(Vannier Real Estate)(Brief Article)
Jan 05, 2004 ... Vannier Real Estate, Armonk, announced the appointment of the following individuals. Fran Deutsch of Armonk joined Vannier as a sales associate. Deutsch is also the owner of three jewelry shops in Yonkers. Most recently, she was an office manager at North Castle Chiropractic, ...
Real estate sales.(On The Record)(Illustration)
Jan 05, 2004 ... <Pre> Real Estate Sales Purchaser Seller MOUNT PLEASANT Henry Barbarotto Vincent Barcia Daitom Realty Corp. Patricia and John F. Perrotta Janet Maree DawsonNaomi Linder Martin Wendy Mupin and Yue Ming Li ...
Resource directory.(Directory)
Jan 05, 2004 ... ADULT DAY CARE/ELDERCARE Just Like Home, Inc. 914-345-5016 ADVERTISING AGENCIES Growth Marketing Group 914-242-3441 Still waiting for the recovery? Take control, call us for tall service marketing solutions. ...
Professional directory.(Brief Article)(Directory)
Jan 05, 2004 ... SERVICES ACCOUNTANCY Accountemps Temporary Financial Staffing Stamford 203-324-3399 Fax: 203-351-9831 White Plains 914-682-8842 Fax: 914-287-0084 Ben Nightingale & Co., Inc. ...
Legal notices.(Public Notice)
Jan 05, 2004 ... Notice of Formation of 641 10th Avenue LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/9/03. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY shall mait process to: 36 Stonewall Circle. West Harrison, NY ...
Planned obsolescence creates new consumers.(Looking Inside)
Jan 05, 2004; ... The older you get, the more you know. And now I have learned that due to living longer, we elderly are again becoming a viable marketing demographic for years ignored by many marketing studies. It's great to have passed the big 80 and again become a consumer, as appliances wear ...
Supporting employers who support New York's citizen soldiers.(Viewpoint)
Jan 05, 2004; ... The war on terror is being fought on many fronts, both at home and abroad. It is also a war that has necessitated involvement from the ranks of New York's citizen soldiers. To support the brave men and women of New York state who face potential added expenses and disruptions when called to ...
A half-century of serving Westchester families: founder's passion helps a nonprofit meet human needs.(Fly On The Wall)
Jan 05, 2004 ... Nonprofits always thank individuals and businesses for making this or that possible. But it's fair to say that Family Services of Westchester (FSW) would never have survived its first year, let alone mark its 50th anniversary this year, without the work and passion of Irwin Stein ...
Client diversity brings challenges to All Air.(Competitive edge: All Air Inc.)(All Air Inc.)(Interview)
Jan 12, 2004; ... With patrons ranging from the Broadway show "Cats" to Marcal Paper, Elmsford-based All Air Inc. is a company whose client roster continues to be both a challenge and a source of enthusiasm for chief executive officer and president Cliff Steinkamp. "The most exciting thing for me ...
Decision looms for Lillian Vernon: stay in Rye? In county? Sublease expires in '05.
Jan 12, 2004; ... Lillian Vernon Corp. will decide this month whether to renew a sublease for its Rye headquarters for another rive years or move its offices elsewhere, as the catalog retail giant said it is continuing its regional search for 40,000 square feet of office space. "We're in ...
Panel discussion to focus on IT challenges.(Westchester Information Technology Cluster)
Jan 12, 2004; ... Information technology companies and workers in Westchester County are facing a growing threat to their business and jobs as more corporations and companies outsource IT jobs to China and India, technology professionals say. "More and more jobs are being shifted overseas," said ...
Health-plan costs to soar 13 percent in 2004.(Looking Inside)
Jan 12, 2004 ... The average total cost of health benefits for active employees, including all medical and dental plans offered, rose from $5,646 per employee in 2002 to $6,215, or 10.1 percent, in 2003, according to a survey by Mercer Human Resource Consulting. The average increase expected in ...
New law helps workers save for health-care expenses.(Health Savings Account)
Jan 12, 2004; ... Beginning this year, employees will have a new way to save to pay for medical and retirement health expenses--the Health Savings Account (HSAL The HSA provisions, created as part of' the Medicare reform bill enacted by the federal government in December, permit eligible ...
Mortgage company doubles space.(Fremont Investment & Loan has leased an extra 30,000 square feet at 555 Taxter Road)(Brief Article)
Jan 12, 2004; ... A fast-growing California mortgage originator will more than double the size of its office in Elmsford this spring, less than a year alter moving into Westchester. Fremont Investment & Loan has leased an extra 30,000 square feet at 555 Taxter Road, owned by Mack-Cali Realty ...
Business council moves into its headquarters.(The Business Council of Westchester)(Brief Article)
Jan 12, 2004 ... The Business Council of Westchester (formerly The Westchester County Chamber of Commerce) is relocating its office headquarters to 108 Corporate Park Drive in White Plains from downtown White Plains. The new site is directly off 1-287, commonly known as the "Platinum Mile." ...
Mount Vernon seeks state aid for downtown plan.
Jan 12, 2004; ... Mount Vernon is seeking more than a little help from its friends in Albany--namely $35 million in state financing--to redevelop the heart of its downtown, Mayor Ernest D. Davis said. The request reflects about one-third of the projected $100 million cost to rebuild the 19 acres ...
Telecom proceeding with expansion after sale to investor.(BridgeCom International Inc. said it remains committed to adding 300 employees over the next two years even after its acquisition by MCG Capital Corp. )(Brief Article)
Jan 12, 2004; ... A growing Valhalla telecommunications company said it still plans to more than double its work force by the year 2006 following ifs acquisition by a long-rime investor partner. BridgeCom International Inc. said it remains committed to adding 300 employees over the next two years ...
Walden closes the book on its Galleria store.(Waldenbooks)
Jan 12, 2004; ... Struggling Waldenbooks is shutting down its store in "The Galleria at White Plains, leaving the 880,000-square-foot mall without a bookstore--at least for now. "It was a case of the store under performing," said Emily Swan, a Waldenbooks spokeswoman. Swan said the ...
New York home sales fall in November.(Brief Article)
Jan 12, 2004 ... Sales of existing single-family homes in New York decreased in November compared with October 2003 and November 2002, according to preliminary single-family sales data accumulated by the New York State Association of Realtors. The data showed a median selling price increase of ...
Hudson Valley offers weight-loss program.(Hudson Valley Hospital Center)(Brief Article)
Jan 12, 2004 ... Hospital administrators at Hudson Valley Hospital Center in Cortland Manor, including the hospital president, have a round a way to collectively lose 140 pounds. Most have lost between 5 and 15 pounds, with John Federspiel, president, and Dr. Marc Napp, vice president of medical ...
Andrew J. Spano: there's more on this county executive's menu.(Profits & passions)
Jan 12, 2004; ... Westchester County Executive Andy Spano says he had the unusual good fortune of expanding one of his hobbies into a job. Now that this former teacher's days (and many nights) are spent working for Westchester residents, his free time is spent on pursuits other than politics. ...
Business builders.(The Business Council of Westchester)(Brief Article)
Jan 12, 2004; ... Dear Business Colleague: The Business Council of Westchester is proud to premier Business Builders, a monthly feature exclusive to the Westchester County Business Journal, specifically designed to provide a business-edge to Business Journal readers and Council members. ...
Members elect 2004 directors.(Business Builders)(The Business Council of Westchester)
Jan 12, 2004 ... The members of The Business Council elected thirteen new directors and reelected eleven other directors that will comprise the Board Class of 2005. Nineteen other directors in the carryover Class of 2004 and the directors just elected or re-elected comprise the 2004 Board of Directors. ...