Westchester County Business Journal back issues from July 2005:
Advertising, marketing agencies report healthy demand for services.
Jul 04, 2005; ... One way to gauge the strength of the local economy is to see how the phones are ringing at local marketing and advertising agencies. For the first six months of this year, the phones have been very busy. "It's a record year for us so far," said Mark Stevens, founder and chief ...
Dispute puts startup firm in bankruptcy court.(Prima Luci Inc.)
Jul 04, 2005; ... A startup high-tech firm has ended up in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in White Plains as the result of a dispute between its owners, although a lawyer for the company says it would have ended up in temporary bankruptcy anyway. Prima Luci Inc., now headquartered in Harrison, expects to ...
Regulators examining Hudson Valley Bank lending.
Jul 04, 2005; ... Faced with charges that Yonkers-based Hudson Valley Bank doesn't loan enough to blacks or Hispanics, federal regulators are extending their review of the company's application to take over a Bronx bank. "In 2003 they didn't make any mortgage (loans) in low- or moderate-income ...
As bailout talks resume, med center says it's improving.(Westchester Medical Center)
Jul 04, 2005; ... As Westchester Medical Center remained just over halfway toward its stated $100 million survival goal this year, hospital representatives joined state lawmakers and aides to Gov. George E. Pataki last week in resuming talks toward the bailout package they failed to hammer out while the ...
Expansions mark return of suite times for industry.(Stark Business Solutions )
Jul 04, 2005; ... Entrepreneurs are starting to move back into the county's office suites, accounting for expansions by two operators and a possible expansion by a third. Stark Business Solutions has nearly doubled the size of its downtown White Plains space, growing from 16 to 33 offices after ...
Upstate furniture chain expands into Yonkers.(Raymour and Flanigan Furniture has acquired three Futurama Home Furniture stores)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Eager to grow within its core Northeast market and seeing opportunity in the shutdown of other retailers, a growing regional furniture chain has expanded into Westchester. Raymour & Flanigan Furniture has acquired three Futurama Home Furniture stores, including the Yonkers store ...
College ponders campus housing seniors.(Purchase College plans to lease its campus for Senior citizens housing)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Purchase College is looking to join the growing number of colleges nationwide that are using parts of their campuses to house seniors of a different sort. The State University of New York school wants to team up with a developer interested in leasing between 25 and 30 of its 500 ...
Jewelers to have an all-pearl competitor come November.(Tiffany and Co. is opening another store )
Jul 04, 2005; ... Tiffany & Co., which already has a store in The Westchester shopping mall, is opening another store there for its new pearls-only retail chain, Iridesse. The chain is aiming to have the 1,350-square-foot store open by mid-November, just in time for the Christmas shopping season ....
Highest-paid elected officials.(THE LIST)
Jul 04, 2005 ... <Pre> THE LIST HIGHEST-PAID ELECTED OFFICIALS Ranked by salary. Alphabetically in event of tie. Name, address andphone numberArea code: 914 (unlessotherwise noted) Salary Rank Web site ($) Title...
Business networking group specializes in exchange of services.(small BUSINESS ZONE)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Lots of business networking groups encourage mutual back scratching, but the women-only "Give 'N Take Network" makes the exchange of services a key ingredient of its mission. At meetings, members write down on one side of an index card what kind of services they want to give ...
Start-ups need plan, focus.(Ask Andi)(Judy Rizzio)
Jul 04, 2005; ... This week's question is about getting started and comes to us from Judy Rizzio, who is planning to launch her second business this summer, JuD Blue Totes and Handbags. The business comes out of Judy Rizzio's search for the perfect handbag. Having surveyed women on what they want in the ...
Business web: a directory of internet addresses.(Directory)
Jul 04, 2005 ... ACCOUNTING Accounting and Business Management Software IntelliBridge LLC www.IntelliBridgeLLC.com 203-877-5766 Microsoft Business Solutions--Great Plains Partner Free Software Selection Kit ...
New bake goods store gives all net profits to nonprofits.(Doing Business in Mount Kisco)(Connie's Bakery & General Store)
Jul 04, 2005; ... The new Connie's Bakery & General Store delights a patron's sweet tooth, while at the same time accomplishing a Ben & Jerry's type of socially responsible mission. All of the store's net annual profits will be, given to six selected charities in Westchester County and the lower ...
Ebhome, Mount Kisco has the right demographics.(Doing Business in Mount Kisco)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Window shoppers and strollers in downtown Mount Kisco often take a break and have discovered that they are welcome to "just hang out" at ebhome, one of the furnishings boutique retailers on East Main Street. The retail store ebhome is the creation of Everick Brown, a former ...
$55m Project adds homier touch to nursing home.(Focus: ELDERCARE)(St. Cabrini Nursing Home expands)
Jul 04, 2005; ... St. Cabrini Nursing Home in Dobbs Ferry says a $55 million building expansion and renovation project for which it broke ground last week will help it provide more personalized care for its residents. The nursing home broke ground last week on an 82,450-square-foot addition to ...
Misconceptions abound in long-term health care, Medicaid.(Focus: ELDERCARE)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Lawyers who specialize in elder care say that misconceptions run rampant surrounding legal issues of long-term health care, Medicaid and even long-term healthcare insurance. "One of the biggest misconceptions out there is that if you don't give away your assets three years prior ...
Sexpectations! AARP survey shows importance of sexual health for midlife and beyond.(Focus: ELDERCARE)(American Association of Retired Persons )
Jul 04, 2005 ... Sexual health is an essential element of the quality of life of adults 45 and older. according to AARP's recent study. The 2004 study focuses on almost 1,700 adults ages 45 and older and measures attitudes and other factors affecting their health, sexuality and quality of life ....
Simple and inexpensive walking keeps you healthy and fit.(Focus: ELDERCARE)
Jul 04, 2005 ... What comes to mind when you think of recreation? Maybe you see yourself laughing, relaxing, spending time with friends and family. So it doesn't seem likely that exercise (often a dreaded word) could be fun. Walking is one of the easiest forms of exercise. And with a little imagination, ...
VA department understated health-care budget by $1 billion.(Focus: ELDERCARE)(United States. Department of Veterans Affairs )
Jul 04, 2005 ... The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' understated 2005 health-care budget needs by $1 billion came as no surprise to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW). "Senior VFW leaders were outspoken in their efforts last year to tell the administration and Congress ...
Patients with hip fractures can be evaluated to determine their risk for falls.(Focus: ELDERCARE)
Jul 04, 2005 ... The likelihood of a patient experiencing the reoccurrence of a fall after a hospital stay for a hip fracture can be predicted, according to a study published in the July issue of Physical Therapy (Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association). The study shows that the likelihood of ...
AARP report finds many communities ill-prepared for aging population.(Focus: ELDERCARE; American Association of Retired People)
Jul 04, 2005 ... Cities, towns and neighborhoods are not ready to serve the needs of their surging older population, warns the AARP report Beyond 50.05 Livable Communities: Creating Environments for Successful Aging, which takes a fresh look at the adequacy of communities to serve the needs of persons of ...
Not understanding long-term care can be hazardous to your wealth.(Focus: ELDERCARE)(Long term care insurance)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Because we're living longer and because there are so many advantages for both employers and employees, long-term care insurance (LTCI) has become a fast-growing employee benefit. In 2001, only 3 percent of small businesses offered it, according to U.S. Senate testimony by the National ...
Celebrating community leadership: the Volunteer Center of United Way's Leadership Westchester Class of 2005 graduation & 25th Annual Volunteers of the Year Awards.
Jul 04, 2005 ... CONNECT TO YOUR COMMUNITY The Volunteer Center of United Way mobilizes people to deliver creative solutions to community problems in Westchester and Putnam counties. We are part of a nationwide network of more than 360 Volunteer Centers, and are affiliated with the Points of ...
Leaving an inheritance is not a priority for the silent generation.(Focus: ELDERCARE)(Retirees)
Jul 04, 2005 ... Eighty-three percent of "silent generation" pre-retirees and 90 percent of retirees are confident that they have enough money to live comfortably until at least age 85, according to the MetLife Retirement Income Decisions Study, The Silent Generation Speaks. This national poll, ...
Responsibilities cause disagreements among family caregivers.
Jul 04, 2005 ... Thirty-seven percent of employees who care for an older loved one said "division of responsibilities" is the leading cause of caregiving disagreements among them and their family members while 18 percent chose "agreeing on a long-term care plan." Those were the top two responses ...
Faces & places.
Jul 04, 2005 ... 1. David Singer, a resident of Bedford Hills and vice president of Westchester-based Robison Oil and Robison Energy, receives an award, from Greg Berger of Purchase, managing director/partner of Elmsford-based Robert Martin Co., as an honoree of the Westchester Business and Professional ...
Getting personal; company finds new friends for kid favorites like Dora, Barney.(fast lane: A MONTHLY TECHNOLOGY FEATURE)(PixFusion's personalized children videos)
Jul 04, 2005; ... At the end of a visit to Disney World a few years back, a worker asked David Blumberg if he would like to pose for a photo with his two sons, then pick it up at the park's Main Street USA. Blumberg had spent his whole day waiting with his sons to get on rides, so he said ...
Venture firm looks to branch out beyond L.I.(fast lane: A MONTHLY TECHNOLOGY FEATURE)(TopSpin Partners L.P.)
Jul 04, 2005 ... A venture capital firm is looking to Westchester and the rest of the metro area for solid businesses to fund as it branches out beyond its Long Island home base. Topspin Partners L.P. is a $213 million venture and private equity firm established a decade ago as the Long Island ...
Regional group eyes county for new incubator.(fast lane: A MONTHLY TECHNOLOGY FEATURE)(business incubators)
Jul 04, 2005; ... A regional business-assistance group says it's about a year away from opening a Westchester incubator as part of a network of business development centers it is creating within the region. The Hudson Valley Technology Development Center (HVTDC) says its Westchester incubator ...
Bankruptcies.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
Jul 04, 2005 ... The following petitions were filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan. Chapters 11 and 13 indicate that the filer intends to submit a plan of reorganization to the court. Chapter 7 indicates a liquidation of assets. Manhattan ...
Building loans.(On the Record)(Public Notice)
Jul 04, 2005 ... $1 million or more 2 Barlow Lane L.L.C., Rye. Lender: Trustco Bank, Glenville. Property: 2 Barlow Lane and 2 Anchor Drive, Rye. Amount: $2 million. Filed June 15. 259 Purchase Street L.L.C., Greenwich. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., White Plains. Property: ...
Building permits.(On the Record)(Public Notice)
Jul 04, 2005 ... Greenburgh: Construct a new single-family residence with attached garage at 9 Wallick Close. Estimated cost: $350,000. Greenburgh: Construct a new single-family residence with detached garage at 42 Round Hill Road. Estimated cost: $300,000. Greenburgh: Construct a new ...
The city of White Plains received a 2005 Robert L. Woodson Jr. Award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for its creative and effective affordable housing programs.(Credits, Clients and Awards)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005 ... The city of White Plains received a 2005 Robert L. Woodson Jr. Award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban ...
The Maxwell Institute of St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester, Tuckahoe, received a $41,500 grant from The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe.(Credits, Clients and Awards)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005 ... The Maxwell Institute of St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester, Tuckahoe, received a $41,500 grant from The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester and ...
Copland House, Cortlandt Manor, the long-time home of composer Aaron Copland and now restored as a composers' retreat and creative center for American music.(Credits, Clients and Awards)
Jul 04, 2005 ... Copland House, Cortlandt Manor, the long-time home of composer Aaron Copland and now restored as a composers' retreat and creative center for ...
Court cases.(On the Record)(Public Notice)
Jul 04, 2005 ... The following cases appear on the docket of the U.S. District Court for the County of Westchester in White Plains. U.S. District Court Cases "Bears Necessity" Filed by S.T.C.C. Inc. Action: admiralty claim. Attorney for plaintiff: James Paul Krauzlis. Filed June 15 ....
Deeds.(On the Record)(Public Notice)
Jul 04, 2005 ... Commercial--$1 million or more 4 Oak L.L.C., Scarsdale. Seller: Leonor Rosenfeld, Naples, Fla. Property: vicinity Oak Lane, Scarsdale. Amount: $2.75 million. Filed June 14. Ashfields Lane L.L.C., Stamford. Seller: Maryanne and David L. Tashjian, North Castle ....
Foreclosure auctions.(On the Record)(Public Notice)
Jul 04, 2005 ... The following properties are scheduled for auction on the dates and the times indicated Bedford: 169 Broad Brook Road. Defendant: Ray Martine, et al. Plaintiff: M&T Mortgage Corp. July 29 at 9:30 a.m. In the second-floor juror's lounge in the Westchester County Courthouse, 111 ...
Incorporations.(On the Record)(Public Notice)
Jul 04, 2005 ... The name following the c/o refers to the filer (except when enclosed by parentheses). The Business Journal is not responsible for typographical errors contained in the original filings. American Medical Billing Services Inc., 303 South Broadway, Tarrytown 10591, c/o Jeffrey ...
Lis pendens.(On the Record)(Public Notice)
Jul 04, 2005 ... The following filings indicate a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. 347 Central Park Associates L.L.C. Filed by Pine Top Associates L.L.C. Action: seeks to foreclose a mortgage to secure an unspecified sum affecting ...
Mortgages.(On the Record)(Public Notice)
Jul 04, 2005 ... Commercial--$1 million or more 4 Oak L.L.C., Scarsdale. Lender: Sovereign Bank, Fairfield, Conn. Property: vicinity Oak Lane, Scarsdale. Amount: $t .37 million. Filed June 14. 4 Oak L,L,C., Scarsdale. Lender: Sovereign Bank, Fairfield, Conn. Property: 4 Oak Lane, ...
New business names.(On the Record)(Public Notice)
Jul 04, 2005 ... Doing Business As Almoe Development Inc., d.b.a. Pacific Lawn Sprinklers, 10 Riverview Drive, Brewster 10509, c/o Maurizio Magnotta, president. Filed June 15. BGS Construction Corp., d.b.a. CAL Construction, 45 Stonehouse Road, Somers 10589, c/o Chris Borducci, ...
College of New Rochelle.(appointments)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005 ... Dr. Guy E. Lomelti was appointed dean of the Graduate School at The College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle. Since 1995, Lometti was the founding dean of the School of Communication and The Arts at Madst College, Poughkeepsie. From 1990 to 1995, he was professor of journalism and ...
Julia B. Fee Real Estate.(appointments)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005 ... Evan Lambert was appointed executive director, business development at Julia B. Fee Real Estate, Scarsdale, a residential real estate firm with seven offices in Westchester. Lambert is owner and president of Savona, a restaurant in Villanova, Pa., that he founded in 1997; ...
Port Chester Carver Center.(appointments)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005 ... Damyn Kelly of Corlandt Manor was appointed executive director at the Port Chester Carver Center, Port Chester, a provider of programs and services to the community. Since 2000, Kelly was executive director of CLUSTER Inc., Yonkers Prior to that, he ...
Fifth Street Capital L.L.C.(appointments)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005 ... Fifth Street Capital L.L.C., White Plains, an investment firm, announced the following appointments. Robert S. Kiesel of Chappaqua joined the firm as a principal and portfolio manager. Most recently, Kiesel was a managing director and partner at Scius Capital Group, New York ...
Statewide Abstract.(appointments)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005 ... Stephen M. Spedaliere of West Harrison was appointed general counsel at Statewide Abstract, White Plains, a title insurance company. Since 2001, Spedaliere operated his own law practice. Prior to that, he was an associate at the law firm Jason & Nesson L.L.P., Chestnut Ridge. Before that, ...
The Wartburg Adult Care Community.(appointments)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005 ... Dr. Nicholas Cicchelti of Mount Vernon, a podiatrist and fire commissioner of the city of Mount Vernon, was elected to the board of directors of The Wartburg Adult Care Community, Mount Vernon, a Lutheran ministry that ...
On the agenda.(On the Record)(Calendar)
Jul 04, 2005 ... Tuesday, July 11 Hudson Valley Direct Marketing Association cocktail party, 5 to 7 p.m., Manursino Island Club, Rye. $30 members; $40 nonmembers. For reservations, call Amy Altmann at (203) 973-6222. ...
Patents.(On the Record)
Jul 04, 2005 ... The following patents were issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, D.C. 3D stereoscopic X-ray system. Patent no. 6,904,122 issued to David C. Swift, Cortlandt Manor and Sadeg M. Faris, Pleasantville. Assigned to InventQjaya Sdn. Bhd. (Cyberjaya, MY). ...
Public notices.(On the Record)(Public Notice)
Jul 04, 2005 ... Thursday, July 7 "Anything Goes" performance, 6 p.m. dinner; 8 p.m. show, Westchester Broadway Theatre, 1 Broadway Plaza, Elmsford. Runs through Sept. 3. $56 to $77. For reservations, call 592-2222. The Hudson Valley Writers' Center program, with writers Emily Fragos ...
Resource directory.(company names)(Directory)
Jul 04, 2005 ... advertising/graphic design CREATIVE EXCHANGE 914-693-4819 sartale@creativeexchangeinc.com www.creative-exchangeinc.com A creative graphic and Web design agency. air--supported structures AIR ...
Professional directory.(Directory)
Jul 04, 2005 ... services accountancy ACCOUNTEMPS Temporary Financial Staffing Stamford 203-324-3399 Fax: 203-351-9831 White Plains 914-682-8842 Fax: 914-287-0084 ADECCO Phone: 914-946-8570 ...
Legal notices.(Public Notice)
Jul 04, 2005 ... Notice of Formation of MMD HUDSON, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/1/2005. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 909 Long Hill Rd., Briarcliff. NY 10510 ....
Westchester's future shines bright at forty under forty ceremony.(forty outstanding individuals under the age of forty are honoured as "Rising Stars")(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005 ... On June 1, an enthusiastic crowd of more than 400 people celebrated the accomplishments of Westchester's "Rising Stars"; forty outstanding individuals under the age of forty who represent Westchester County's diverse economic community. Westchester County Executive Andy Spano ...
Council news.(Business Council of Westchester's Governmental Action Council appreciated for its work towards business community welfare)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005; ... The Business Council of Westchester's Governmental Action Council has been extremely successful in advancing our legislative agenday in Albany. This update is timely since it coincides with the end of the ...
Westchester medical center.(funds to cure financial crisis)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005 ... The financial crisis at the Westchester Medical Center has been our primary concern and the focus of our e-advocacy campaign to the governor and state legislators. The preservation and financial stability of this exceptional tertiary-care facility in Valhalla is a key quality of life issue ...
East- West Rail.(task force to supervise railroad construction)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005 ... The Council has taken a leadership role in the development of an east-west rail line over a new Hudson River Crossing which was identified as a proactive solution for the long-term future of the region's transportation needs. Marsha Gordon has agreed to co-chair the initiative. A new ...
Freedom health plans.(Business Builders)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005 ... The Council has backed creation of Freedom Health Plans which will offer tax credits as an incentive for small businesses to purchase high deducible plans and at the same time, allow employees to establish tax-favored Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). At The Council's request, Assemblyman ...
Calendar of events.(Calendar)
Jul 04, 2005 ... JULY 12 Annual Cruise n'Schmooze aboard the Cayah Michelle. Reception, dinner and networking on LonQ Island Sound. SEPTEMBER 16 15th Annual Brotherhood Breakfast Co-sponsored by the African American Men of Westchester and The Business Council of ...
Sept. 20--lightpat day of golf.
Jul 04, 2005 ... The Lightpath Day of Golf offers 18 holes in a scramble format at the beautiful Westchester Hills Golf Club. Take the opportunity on Sept. 20 to entertain key clients or network with Westchester's top execs. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet brunch following registration, then warm up on the ...
Recent events.(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005 ... Congratulations to the Graduates of the 2005 Executive Leadership and Development Program, sponsored by Pace University and The Business Council of Westchester. Peter Belmont C.W. Brown. Inc LJ Blaiotta Columbia Elevator Products Rodica Ceslov Wild Frog ...
Video producer thinks well of make-a-wish.(FLY ON THE WALL)(Marc Birnbach's Make-A-Wish Foundation)
Jul 04, 2005 ... Marc Birnbach could not stop thinking "about Taylor Matuskovic. She was 4 years old when she died last March, 11 months after she enjoyed a visit to Walt Disney World, one of more than 1,200 wishes granted since 1986 by Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Hudson Valley. Taylor was ...
Pajama program seeks 5 super dads.(FLY ON THE WALL)
Jul 04, 2005 ... A New York City nonprofit that helps promote, reading for needy children in Westchester and elsewhere is looking for five super dads to honor. The Pajama Program has kicked off a campaign to find five local fathers worthy of honor as "Family Men of Westchester." Eligible ...
Globalization is good for America.(ViewPoint)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Globalization is a hot topic right now. We constantly hear of factories closing and Americans losing their jobs. Lou Dobbs on MoneyLine rails against the trend towards globalization. There are talks in Congress and state legislatures of introducing legislation to curb outsourcing and to ...