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Picture perfect
The daunting challenge of damaged art

By ANGELIQUE CHIELLI

Helmut Zitzwitz works diligently in the back room of his Yonkers studio on what he suspects to be a family photograph. As he works, every detail is considered, every inch is salvaged and, like Zitzwitz, every picture has a story to

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Brownfield gold
Lawmakers consider changes to tie tax credits to cleanup cost
BY JOHN GOLDEN

With the Yonkers City Council about to start a lengthy and long-awaited public review of a $3.1-billion downtown redevelopment plan, the mayor and the city’s private partners worry that the project and its incentive tax credits for developers could be buried on another political front before a shovel is in the ground.

Life’s questions answered
Help from the pros is a click away
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

Banking on the appeal of expert opinions, a new business in Westchester County is hoping to be your one-stop shop for answers to all maddening problems.

New blood for Red Cross
Business outreach part of Ravitz’s plan
BY JOHN GOLDEN

The newly named CEO of the Westchester chapter of the American Red Cross said he’ll reach out to the county’s business community to rebuild old partnerships and forge new ones to carry on the roughly 200-volunteer chapter’s work.

Banknorth buys Commerce
By KATHY KAHN

In a move that will give Canada’s second-largest bank an even greater presence on this side of the border, TD Bank bought Commerce Bancorp., with headquarters in Cherry Hill, N. J., for a reported $8.5 billion in stock and cash October 2.

Forget ol’ boys network, there’s a new sheriff in town
Paterson looks to fix contract disparityto women, minority businesses
BY JOHN GOLDEN

Lt. Gov. David A. Paterson told a women’s business group in Westchester County last week that he will be the “sheriff” needed to enforce a state law and policy program to open doors for women- and minority-owned businesses in state contracting.

Association honors business ‘advocates’
Hales, Glazer among APEX award winners
By KEITH LORIA

Over the years, the Westchester County Association has recognized various community leaders and others for their work on behalf on the business community. This year, the business group is introducing another recognition – the APEX awards – which will be presented at its Fall Leadership event, Nov. 8 at the Hilton Rye Town.

HomeStay’s growth prompts apartment purchase
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

HomeStay, Inc., a provider of temporary corporate housing in Westchester County since 1998, has announced that it has signed long-term contracts on four apartments in Ossining for short-term furnished rental in its own name.

New Rochelle’s new upscale address
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

Trump Plaza, the latest and largest building to dominate the previously nonexistent New Rochelle skyline, officially opened for business this month.

Away from home and living green
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

Eric Fleming is hoping to start a trend in temporary corporate housing.

Fleming began Compass Corporate Housing in 2006 after 10 years in the industry because he wanted to use energy-efficient and environmentally friendly products and amenities in the housing he offered. And he hopes others in his field will do the same.