Update: October 2014

Mamaroneck Self-Storage Ground-Breaking Ceremony 

Photos: Peter Krupenye

With hard hats in place and shovels in hand, local officials helped Sean and Chris Murphy break ground for their latest service venture, Mamaroneck Self-Storage.  Responding to a community need for additional storage space due to the buying and selling of homes, downsizing and the cost of office space, Mamaroneck Self Storage is a state-of-the-art 40,000 SF self-storage facility in the Village of Mamaroneck, convenient to and from any part of the county. " We've been planning this facility for five years," said Sean Murphy, "and we're working with NYSEDA and Steven Winter Associates to make this a green building, featuring DOW Powerhouse™ Solar Shingles."

 

John Ravitz, Vice-President of the Westchester Business Council welcomed the group by saying, "The Murphy Brothers understand what it takes to start a family-owned business and to recruit and retain a workforce in our county.  As their footprint grows in the Westchester, the Business Council is delighted to champion their success."

 

Joining the celebration were State Assemblyman Steven Otis, Village of Mamaroneck Mayor Norman Rosenblum, Village Trustees Louis Santoro and Andres Bermudez-Hallstrom, Hudson Valley Bank's Rose Silvestro, also representing the Village of Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce, County Director of Economic Development Bill Mooney, and Deputy County Executive Kevin Plunkett

 

Mr. Plunkett noting Murphy Brothers 35 years in business, their involvement in sustainable building and community service, lauded the company as "an economic engine, committed to Westchester, giving back to the community". On behalf of County Executive Rob Astorino, Mr. Plunkett presented Sean and Chris Murphy with a proclamation, declaring September 4th, 2014 as "Murphy Brothers Contracting Recognition Day in Westchester County."

Three Things You Should Know...
 

...About Mamaroneck Self-Storage

  1. It will be a 40,000 SF climate controlled, safe and secure storage space for both personal and business storage.
  2. We're working with Steven Winter Associates and NYSERDA to make this a green building, environmentally responsible, energy-efficient and beautifully designed.
  3. Designed by architect Kim Martelli and built by Murphy Brothers Contracting, it will be open for business by Labor Day 2015. Look for updates on our website at www.MamaroneckSelfStorage.com.
Murphy Brothers Contracting Volunteers at Food Bank

 

Did we have fun!

Murphy Brothers was joined by area design professionals, family and friends to volunteer at The Food Bank for Westchester warehouse, packing over 3,000 pounds of food  to be shipped to distribution points throughout the county. How has hunger become so widespread in Westchester, one of the wealthiest counties in the country?  The Food Bank for Westchester estimates that there are approximately, 200,000 hungry people in Westchester County; 33% are children under the age of 18 and 22% are seniors, over the age of 60.  The Food Bank for Westchester is the backbone of the emergency food distribution system in Westchester County, supporting over 265 hunger-relief programs, including soup kitchens and food pantries.

  • If you or your group like to volunteer to help fight hunger in Westchester, contact [email protected]
  • And there is still time to purchase a ticket or four and join co-chairmen Sean & Chris Murphy at the Food Bank for Westchester's 24th Annual "An Evening in Good Taste". This year's event will be held Thursday, October 16, at 1133 Westchester Avenue in White Plains. 

Houzz Brings it Home to Industry Professionals 

 

(Michael, Bob Upton and Diana Rattazzi of Benjamin Moore, Bridget Gibbons, Michael Stein of Houzz.com, Liesl Dalpe of Andersen Windows, Laura Sperandio of Klaffs, Jim McInerney of Aitoro's Appliances)

In the internet-age, many design and construction professionals recognize that potential clients are not looking in the yellow pages for their services. Today's computer-savvy homeowners are planning their next project with the help of website's like Houzz.com, including searching for architects, interior designers, contractors and products.

 

Murphy Brothers Contracting and Gibbons Digital hosted a recent series of presentations "Technology for Storytelling: How to reach new clients and engage a global community."  Facilitated by Houzz Community Team members Michael Stein and Larchmont's own Katherine Nannizzi, each session revealed to architects, interior designers and contractors the "hows" on harnessing Houzz.com and its integrated technologies to improve their business efficiency, reach new prospective clients and streamline communications.

 

"It was amazing to see so many Westchester and Fairfield County home professionals who were being proactive in trying to learn how to enhance and expand their business through learning more about Houzz," said Michael Stein. "Our attendance was great, and there were so many questions and comments that showed me that Houzz really has created the best space for Home Professionals to get their names and their work out there to the thousands of homeowners in their area, and the millions of users we have around the country."

 

With over 17+ million mobile app installs, over 23+ million users, and a database containing more than 3.5 million photos of residential interior, exterior and landscape photos, Houzz.com is THE hottest website preferred by homeowners searching out ideas for their next renovation and remodeling project. 

 

Sponsorship partners for these terrific educational and fun events were Andersen Windows, Interstate + Lakeland Lumber, Klaff's, Benjamin Moore, Aitoros Appliances, Soundworks Inc., and Westchester Home magazine.  Over $2,000 was raised from the events to benefit the Food Bank for Westchester.

Murphy Brothers Hosts event at The Ritz! 

Jim Coleman, Westchester County's Executive Director of Industrial 

Development Agency & the Minority & Women Owned Business Department recently visited our continuing education presentation at the Ritz Carlton, to greet the audience of area design professionals, explain the many business benefits the county offers small businesses and introduce our speaker, Paula Bongartz of Hunter Douglas. Paula's presentation on "Design Trends: Fashion, Light and Color". The session was followed by a tour of Westchester Magazine's 2014 DreamHome Penthouse, 5,400 SF of luxurious city living, 400 feet over White Plains, a view you don't see every day.  Our event was sponsored by Greenwich Window Treatments and Westchester magazine.    


 
"Visit Westchester Magazine's 2014 DreamHome Penthouse, 5,400 sf of luxurious city living, 400 feet over White Plains, a view you don't see every day and well worth the trip!" Click here for more information about the 2014 Westchester Magazine DreamHome Penthouse. 

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