Views at Pomona

The Award Winning Views at Pomona Welcomes First Residents to Community

The award-winning The Views At Pomona, Rockland County’s newest and most exciting luxury condominium community for active adults 55 and older, has welcomed its first group of new residents to the community.

The Views at Pomona, which was honored by The Builders Association of the Hudson Valley on April 12 with “The Best Age Oriented Community” and the “Best Multi-Family Community” awards in the new residential construction arena, offers 58 single-level residences in two, three-story elevator buildings. The Views features seven different model types, including one bedroom, one bedroom + den, two bedroom and two bedroom + den residences attractively priced from $279,000 to $419,000 with very low taxes and monthly maintenance fees.

Fifteen new families recently moved into the East Building, which contains 28 units. The developer of The Views at Pomona-Regan Development of Ardsley, NY-is planning to begin construction this summer on the West Building (30 units). Marketing on the remaining eight unsold units in the East Building and those that will be available in the West Building is now underway. Occupancy for units in the West Building is scheduled for spring 2012.

“We are so pleased with the families that have moved in, everybody is very happy and we are looking forward to a wonderful spring,” said Larry Regan, president of Regan Development. “With all the amenities that the property has to offer we really think it is a wonderful opportunity for people who are looking to change their lifestyle.”Sales Director Perry Goldman, said “We are delighted with the public’s reception to The Views and we are very excited to have moved in the first 15 families over the last two weeks,” Goldman said. “The community has drawn an excellent reception from the public because they recognize the tremendous value in the homes at The Views. The discriminating buyers that have purchased a home at The Views have realized they are getting the ‘biggest bang for the buck’ as compared to anywhere else in Rockland County and anywhere else in the suburban metropolitan area for that matter.”

Among the many amenities at The Views include: an outdoor heated swimming pool and a 2,800-square-foot indoor community center that includes a fitness studio, a Community Room for social gatherings and a business center with Wi-Fi connected computers and a conference room a large private storage locker and a reserved, covered parking space.

The residences at The Views also come with a host of standard luxury features, such as: stainless steel GE kitchen appliances, GE washer and dryer, granite counter tops and vanity tops in the kitchen and bathrooms, nine-foot ceilings, central air conditioning as well as beautiful selection of hardwood kitchen cabinetry.

“Our goal is to allow local residents a maintenance free lifestyle choice, a new home with modern amenities and high end finishes,” Regan said. “Residents can do laps or lounge in the pool, use the clubhouse for social activities, workout in the exercise studio and use the onsite business suites for business or personal appointments.

”Bonnie Natt, sales manager, added that in addition to the impressive standard features, purchasers can custom design their own home if they desire. “They can make changes and have a large variety of selections and finishes to reflect their personal character and taste. The best part is that most of the custom selections and an array of deluxe standard features are included in the base price of the home. In this economic climate, we offer our purchasers the value of a fully upgraded package of amenities in the base price.”

The Views is conveniently located at 907 Route 45, at Pomona Road, a short distance from the Exit 12 entrance and exit of the Palisades Parkway in the Town of Ramapo, close to the Village of Pomona. The Sales Office can be contacted at 845-354-6400 to schedule an appointment and is open Fridays through Tuesdays from 10AM to 4PM (closed Wednesdays and Thursdays) or go to their Website at www.viewsatpomona.com/. The project is Fannie Mae-approved. Realtors are welcome. The exclusive Sales Agent for The Views at Pomona is New Home Sales & Marketing, Inc

For Immediate Release
For more information, contact: Danielle Mackey, 845.563.9522 or
dmackey@lawampm.com

Newburgh’s Catherine Grad Celebrates 25 Years with Law Firm
Newburgh, NY – Andrew G. Finkelstein, managing partner of Finkelstein & Partners, one of New York State’s largest personal injury law firms, is proud to recognize Catherine Grad, for 25 years of service with the  firm.
Grad, a Case Assistant, a position she has held for the past 10 years, works closely with physicians’ offices to compile Medical reports on the condition and recovery progress of the firm’s injured clients. When she began with Finkelstein & Partners 25 years ago, she worked as a Legal Assistant. At that time, her responsibilities included typing reports – on a typewriter — and working with hard copy paper files.
“When Catherine started 25 years ago, it seemed like there were paper case files everywhere,” said Finkelstein.  “Today our offices are nearly paperless and the bulk of the administrative work is done on computers and all employees, and even clients, have access to our secure online case management program.”
“Like the technology we use today, Catherine has advanced from her early days with the firm and plays an important role in ensuring that we have complete and accurate records from physician offices so that we can work to maximize the outcomes for our clients,” added Finkelstein. “I’m very proud of the work Catherine does, and on behalf of all Finkelstein & Partner employees, I’m proud to congratulate her on 25 years of service.”
A mother of two grown sons, Catherine lives in the Town of Newburgh.
“Being a part of the growth and development of Finkelstein & Partners has been a great experience,” said Grad. “It’s been exciting to see the firm go from a small local firm to one of the State’s largest personal injury firms utilizing state-of-the art technology to serve our clients.”

For Immediate Release
For more information, contact: Danielle Mackey, 845.563.9522 or
dmackey@lawampm.com

Finkelstein & Partners Announces Major Win for Nation’s Veterans

In Landmark Order, U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Finds VA in Civil Contempt

Newburgh, NY – Men and women of our nation’s armed forces have made great sacrifices in their service to our country. Now, thanks to a landmark case argued by Finkelstein & Partners’ Veterans Services Group, they’ll no longer sacrifice their health, well-being, or quality of life waiting for the benefits to which they’re entitled.

For the first time in the history of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims found the VA in civil contempt for failure to expeditiously handle a veteran’s claim after the Court had issued a previous decision on the case.

Renowned veterans law attorney Katrina J. Eagle, Director of Finkelstein & Partners’ Veterans Services Group, represented the petitioner, Mr. Cleveland Harvey, in this landmark case. Mr. Harvey is a Vietnam-era veteran who served our nation honorably in the U.S. Army.

In September 2008, Mr. Harvey successfully obtained a remand order from the Veterans Court.  At that time, the Court ordered the VA to assign an earlier effective date for the payment of compensation benefits instead of military retirement pay for Mr. Harvey. With the assignment of the earlier date, the VA’s only task was to simply calculate how much, if any, additional compensation was owed to Mr. Harvey. However, for 18 months, the VA took no action on the claim. Frustrated, Mr. Harvey returned to Court in March 2010.

Mr. Harvey requested that the Court order the VA to make the final calculations and to sanction VA employees for the significant and repeated delays in processing his claim. The allegations were based on two well-established laws, 38 U.S.C. §§ 5109B and 7112, which require all veterans’ claims that have been remanded by the Veterans Court or the Board of Veterans’ Appeals to be given “expeditious treatment.”

The Court agreed that Mr. Harvey’s case had not been properly handled after the Court’s 2008 order. “ [T] he evidence in this case illustrates that, rather than being reasonably diligent and energetic in attempting to comply with the Court’s remand order expeditiously, the Secretary was grossly negligent and lacking in diligence while processing the petitioner’s remand . . .  Therefore, . . . the Court finds the Secretary in contempt,” cited Court documents. The Court then sanctioned the VA approximately $20,000.

“This is a significant decision for the rights of veteran claimants,” announced Ms. Eagle. “Instead of receiving the benefits he was due for his sacrifice and service to our nation, Mr. Harvey dealt with a nightmare of unnecessary delays and distractions. With this decision, it is our hope that other veteran claimants will not have to suffer the same poor treatment,” continued Ms. Eagle.

“I’m exceptionally proud of what Ms. Eagle, and our Veterans Services Group, has accomplished on behalf of our nation’s veterans,” said Andrew G. Finkelstein, Managing Partner of Finkelstein & Partners, headquartered in Newburgh, NY. “The Court has sent a clear message that it expects the VA to handle claims according to the laws regarding expeditious treatment. Mr. Harvey’s efforts will benefit thousands of his fellow veterans,” added Finkelstein.

Finkelstein & Partners’ Veterans Services Group (VSG) is dedicated to ensuring our nation’s veterans receive the benefits they have earned and deserve. Comprised of a team of veterans advocates which includes accredited attorneys, the VSG represents veterans seeking VA benefits for current Medical conditions caused by their military service. We handle VA service-connection claims related to combat wounds, PTSD, TBI, toxin (such as Agent Orange) and environmental exposures, and other service-related Medical problems. To learn more, visit www.lawampm.com or call 1-800-LAW-AMPM.