SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
MOTION DECISIONS FOR JANUARY 7, 2004

TITLECase Number
Aini v Lexington Insurance Company2003-09826
Blanco v CVS Corporation, d/b/a CVS 2003-02333
Bornschein v Shuman2003-06266
Catalan v Catalan2003-03680
Cruciata v Cruciata2003-06451
Cruciata v Cruciata2003-06451
Hightower v Reid2003-03897
Icy Splash Food & Beverage Inc. v Henckel2003-03390
Jablonski v Rapalje2003-04412
Jamison v Archer2003-11116
Lelekakis, f/k/a Leckas v Kamamis2002-11036 + 3
Lory v Parsoff2003-05242 + 1
New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens v 2003-07587
Parker v Parker2003-08602
Reliance National Insurance Co. a/s/o William2003-08076
Rupp-Elmasri v Elmasri1999-08517 + 1
Scardace v Mid Island Hospital, Inc.2003-01827
Serio v United States Fire Insurance Company2003-01896 + 1
Simo v New York City Transit Authority2003-05198
St. Dic v Brooklyn Hospital Center2003-01976
Mtr of A. (Anonymous), Toniqua; Westchester C2002-11562 + 1
Mtr of AIU Insurance Company v Walker2003-08207
Mtr of B. (Anonymous), Ta Fon Edward; B., Ale2003-09034
Mtr of Bouie v Arvelo2003-05549 + 2
Mtr of C. (Anonymous), Amanda, W., Brian; Suf2003-05920
Mtr of Curbelo v Clemente2003-05921
Mtr of DeCamp v DeCamp2003-09165
Mtr of DeChirico v DeChirico2003-08070 + 1
Mtr of DePiazzy v Lakey2003-00491
Mtr of DiGiorgi v DiGiorgi2003-04857
Mtr of Ferretti v Ferretti2003-06303
Mtr of Gaulman v Williams2003-06667
Mtr of Mc. (Anonymous), Garrett; M., Adrianne2003-03713
Mtr of Murray v Whalen2003-02283 + 2
Mtr of Myrick v Saunders2003-01042
Mtr of Olson v Olson2002-10046
Mtr of Ortiz v Ortiz2001-05906
Mtr of Raeder v Silverman2003-08963
Mtr of Restivo v Cincu2003-05319 + 1
Mtr of S. (Anonymous), Savion; Kiarra; Rockla2002-11112
Mtr of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance2003-10339
Mtr of Susman v Mental Hygiene Legal Service,2003-10134
Mtr of T. (Anonymous), Jeremiah Kwimea; Pius 2002-07989 + 1
Mtr of Williams v Finch, a/k/a Williams2002-11254
Mtr of Wolf v Rothman2003-07284 + 2
Peo v A'gard, Kenith2003-09921
Peo v Avitto, Scott2003-06107
Peo v Bhuiyan, Mohammed2003-09280
Peo v Bonton, Jerry2000-03725
Peo v Cunningham, Donovan2003-08510
Peo v Davis, Theodore2002-11510
Peo v Feliciano, Jose2003-04730
Peo v Fernandez, Jose2003-05028
Peo v Hill, Vincent2002-05742
Peo v Inghilleri, Salvatore2002-07947
Peo v McGrane, James2003-10480
Peo v McIver, Jessica A.2003-09622
Peo v McKoy, Jerry2003-02796 + 1
Peo v Mosley, Elton2003-08495
Peo v Postell, Rodney2003-05305
Peo v Ramirez, Alberto2001-10750
Peo v Santiago, Francisco2003-05413
Peo v Subgidio, Kelvin2003-09226
Peo ex rel. Mosca v Sussman2003-10131







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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6531

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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

BARRY A. COZIER, JJ.

2003-09826

Jacob Aini, plaintiff-respondent, v

Lexington Insurance Agency, Inc., defendant,

Brooks Insurance Agency, defendant third-party

plaintiff-appellant-respondent; National Property

and Casualty Services, third-party defendant-

respondent-appellant, et al., third-party defendants.

(Index No. 15209/01)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant-respondent to stay all proceedings in the above-entitled action, including the trial, pending hearing and determination of an appeal and cross appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated September 19, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

ALTMAN, J.P., KRAUSMAN, CRANE and COZIER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk



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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6412

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2003-02333

Fidel Blanco, et al., plaintiffs, v CVS Corporation.,

d/b/a CVS, defendant-respondent, Indian Rock,

LLC, defendant-appellant.

(Index No. 4950/99)

ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the respondent pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(d)(2) to enlarge the time to serve and file a brief on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, dated January 9, 2003.

ORDERED that the application is granted and the respondent's brief that was submitted to the Clerk of this court on January 5, 2004, is accepted for filing.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6533

CF/

2003-06266

Edward Bornschein, et al., appellants, v

Bernard Shuman, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 13392/00)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated June 23, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M5822

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ANITA R. FLORIO, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

WILLIAM F. MASTRO

REINALDO E. RIVERA, JJ.

2003-03680

Hector Catalan, respondent,

v Sarah Catalan, appellant.

(Index No. 3444/00)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by Elizabeth A. Pfister to withdraw as Law Guardian for the child on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated January 13, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted, and the Law Guardian for the child, Elizabeth A. Pfister, P.O. Box 596, Center Moriches, N.Y., is directed to turn over all papers in the action to the new Law Guardian herein assigned; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to County Law § 722, the following named attorney is assigned as Law Guardian to represent the child:

Michael Bromberg, Esq.

44 Hampton Street

Box 2112

Sag Harbor, New York 11963

(631) 725-0641

and it is further,

ORDERED that on the court's own motion, the time of the Law Guardian to serve and file a brief is enlarged until February 23, 2004, and the briefs in reply to the Law Guardian's brief, if any, shall be served and filed on or before March 9, 2004.

FLORIO, J.P., LUCIANO, MASTRO and RIVERA, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6538

M/mv

2003-06451

Peter Cruciata, respondent,

v Josephine Cruciata, appellant.

(Action No. 1)

(Index No. 5676/01)

Josephine Cruciata, appellant,

v Peter Cruciata, respondent.

(Action No. 2)

(Index No. 5145/03)

SCHEDULING ORDER

ORDERED that the scheduling order of this court dated October 22, 2003, is amended by (1) changing the caption thereof to reflect that Peter Cruciata is the respondent and Josephine Cruciata is the appellant, and (2) deleting from the preamble thereof the name "Peter Cruciata" and substituting therefor the name "Josephine Cruciata".

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6041

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2003-06451

Peter Cruciata, respondent,

v Josephine Cruciata, appellant.

(Action No. 1)

(Index No. 5676/01)

Josephine Cruciata, appellant,

v Peter Cruciata, respondent.

(Action No. 2)

(Index No. 5145/03)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Josephine Cruciata from an order of the Supreme Court, Richmond County, dated May 29, 2003. Pursuant to § 670.4(d)(3) of the rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[d][3]), it is

ORDERED that the scheduling order of this court dated October 22, 2003, in the above-entitled proceeding is amended to provide that the appellant's time to perfect the appeal by causing the original papers constituting the record on the appeal to be filed in the office of the Clerk of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.9[d][2]) and by serving and filing the brief on the appeal is enlarged until February 23, 2004.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6535

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SONDRA MILLER, J.P.

HOWARD MILLER

STEPHEN G. CRANE

REINALDO E. RIVERA, JJ.

2003-03897

Callie Hightower, respondent, v James Reid,

et al., defendants, Vista Holding, Inc., et al.,

appellants.

(Index No. 26740/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the respondent to enlarge the time to serve and file a brief on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated April 10, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the respondent's time to serve and file a brief is enlarged until January 9, 2004, and the respondent's brief must be served and filed on or before that date; and it is further,

ORDERED that no further enlargements of time shall be granted.

S. MILLER, J.P., H. MILLER, CRANE and RIVERA, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk



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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6076

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A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

SANDRA L. TOWNES

REINALDO E. RIVERA, JJ.

2003-03390

Icy Splash Food & Beverage, Inc., et al.,

respondents, v Felix Henckel, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 9447/97)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellants, inter alia, to enlarge the time to perfect an appeal from an order and judgment (one paper) of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated March 5, 2003, and for leave to perfect the appeal without certain trial exhibits.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition or relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is to enlarge the time to perfect the appeal is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellants' time to perfect the appeal is enlarged until February 27, 2004, and the record or appendix on the appeal and the appellant's brief must be served and filed on or before that date; and it is further,

ORDERED that the branch of the motion for leave to perfect the appeal without certain trial exhibits is denied without prejudice to the parties to stipulate to omit the exhibits or move for a reconstruction hearing; and it is further,

ORDERED that the motion is otherwise denied.

PRUDENTI, P.J., KRAUSMAN, TOWNES and RIVERA, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk



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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6482

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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

BARRY A. COZIER, JJ.

2003-04412

Stephen T.B. Jablonski, respondent,

v Carolyn A. Rapalje, et al., appellants,

et al., defendants.

(Index No. 1897/96)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellants Carolyn A. Rapalje and John M. Rapalje, as executors of the estate of Jayne E. Trost, a/k/a Jane Trost, and Carolyn A. Rapalje, as executrix of the estate of Donald L. Trost, and separate motion by the appellant Linda Piermarini to stay the trial in the above-entitled action pending hearing and determination of appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Putnam County, dated May 8, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and cross motion, and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

ALTMAN, J.P., KRAUSMAN, CRANE and COZIER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk



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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6517

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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

BARRY A. COZIER, JJ.

2003-11116

Tasha Jamison, et al., respondents, v

Jason Archer, et al., defendants, Eyal Puness,

et al., appellants.

(Index No. 12152/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellants to stay discovery and the trial in the above-entitled action pending hearing and determination of an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated December 15, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that on the court's own motion, the appeal from so much of the order as sua sponte directed the appellants to appear for examinations before trial within 30 days or their answers would be stricken is dismissed, without costs or disbursements, as no appeal lies as of right from a portion of an order which does not result from a motion made on notice (see CPLR 5701[a][2]), and we decline to grant leave to appeal from that portion of the order; and it is further,

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

ALTMAN, J.P., KRAUSMAN, CRANE and COZIER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk



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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6537

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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

BARRY A. COZIER

WILLIAM F. MASTRO

REINALDO E. RIVERA, JJ.

2002-11036, 2003-04467, 2003-09031,

2003-09032

Ilias Lelekakis, f/k/a Elias Leckas, appellant,

v Stanley Kamamis, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 28566/01)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant on appeals from four orders of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated October 18, 2002, April 14, 2003, June 16, 2003, and July 17, 2003, respectively, in effect, to amend so much of a prior decision and order on motion of this court dated December 11, 2003, as conditioned the grant of her motion to stay the trial of the above-entitled action upon perfection of the appeals from the orders dated June 16, 2003, and July 17, 2003, by January 9, 2004.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the decision and order on motion of this court dated December 11, 2003, is amended by deleting from the third and fourth decretal paragraphs thereof the date "January 9, 2004, " and substituting therefor the date "January 29, 2004".

ALTMAN, J.P., COZIER, MASTRO and RIVERA, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk



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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6071

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A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

SANDRA L. TOWNES

REINALDO E. RIVERA, JJ.

2003-05242, 2003-10191

Bernard Lory, appellant, v

Neil M. Parsoff, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 1250/99)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated May 1, 2003, and a judgment of the same court entered September 18, 2003, to enlarge the time to perfect the appeal from the order and to consolidate the appeals.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is to enlarge the time to perfect the appeal from the order is granted, and the appellant's time to perfect the appeal from the order is enlarged until February 27, 2004, and the record or appendix on the appeal and the appellant's brief must be served and filed on or before that date; and it is further,

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is to consolidate the appeals is denied as unnecessary as the appeals may be consolidated as of right (see 22 NYCRR 670.7[c][1]).

PRUDENTI, P.J., KRAUSMAN, TOWNES and RIVERA, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk



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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6530

CF/

2003-07587

New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens,

etc., et al., respondents, v ELRAC, Inc., etc.,

appellant.

(Index No. 17999/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated July 25, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6529

CF/

2003-08602

Kenneth R. Parker, appellant, v Concilia

Parker, a/k/a Connie Parker, respondent.

(Index No. 8022/03)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated September 3, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6525

CF/

2003-08076

Reliance National Insurance Company, a/s/o

William Muschel, appellant, v Lawrence

Langan, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 4510/00)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated August 13, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6488

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DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

NANCY E. SMITH

HOWARD MILLER

WILLIAM F. MASTRO, JJ.

1999-08517, 2001-07668

Coleen Rupp-Elmasri, respondent, v

Mohamed Elmasri, appellant.

(Index No. 14427-95)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the Law Guardian to enlarge the time to serve and file a brief on appeals from two orders of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated August 9, 1999, and July 16, 2001, respectively.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the Law Guardian's time to serve and file a brief is enlarged until January 20, 2004, and the Law Guardian's brief must be served and filed on or before that date.

RITTER, J.P., SMITH, H. MILLER and MASTRO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6476

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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

BARRY A. COZIER, JJ.

2003-01827

Anthony Scardace, et al., respondents, v

Mid-Island Hospital, Inc., et al., appellants.

(Index No. 22223/92)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the respondents to enlarge the time to serve and file a brief on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated February 4, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted, and the respondents' time to serve and file a brief is enlarged until February 27, 2004, and the respondents' brief must be served and filed on or before that date.

ALTMAN, J.P., KRAUSMAN, CRANE and COZIER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk



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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M5981

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FRED T. SANTUCCI, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

HOWARD MILLER

ROBERT W. SCHMIDT, JJ.

2003-01896, 2003-02144

Gregory Serio, etc., respondent, v United States

Fire Insurance Company, et al., appellants, et al.,

defendants.

(Index No. 3407/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the respondent on appeals from two orders of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated June 18, 2002, and December 16, 2002, respectively, for leave to reargue his prior motion to dismiss the appeal from the order dated June 18, 2002, on the ground that it was untimely taken, which was determined by decision and order on motion of this court dated October 14, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is referred to the Justices hearing the appeal for determination upon the argument or submission thereof.

SANTUCCI, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, H. MILLER and SCHMIDT, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6333

Y/sl

ROBERT W. SCHMIDT, J.P.

SANDRA L. TOWNES

STEPHEN G. CRANE

BARRY A. COZIER, JJ.

2003-05198

Altagracia Simo, plaintiff-respondent, v

New York City Transit Authority, appellant-

respondent, NAB Construction Corp./Grow

Tunneling Corp., J.V., respondent-appellant,

et al., defendants.

(Index No. 4946/95)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the respondent-appellant on an appeal and cross appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Queens County, entered May 2, 2002, for leave to serve and file a supplemental appendix and for an enlargement of time to serve and file a brief.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition and relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the respondent-appellant shall serve and file a supplemental appendix containing the material appended as exhibits D and E to the instant motion papers and an answering brief, including its points of argument on the cross appeal, on or before January 26, 2004 (see 22 NYCRR 670.8[c][3]); and it is further,

ORDERED that on the court's own motion, the plaintiff-respondent's time to serve and file a brief in response to both the appellant-respondent's brief and the respondent-appellant's brief is enlarged until February 26, 2004, and the plaintiff-respondent's brief must be served and filed on or before that date; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant-respondent's time to serve and file a reply brief is enlarged until March 26, 2004, and the appellant-respondent's reply brief must be served and filed on or before that date; and it is further,

ORDERED that the respondent-appellant's time to serve and file a reply brief is enlarged until April 6, 2004, and the respondent-appellant's reply brief must be served and filed on or before that date.

SCHMIDT, J.P., TOWNES, CRANE and COZIER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6479

E/sl

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

BARRY A. COZIER, JJ.

2003-01976

Therese St. Dic, respondent-appellant,

v Brooklyn Hospital Center, appellant-

respondent.

(Index No. 5632/98)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant-respondent to enlarge the time to perfect an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated January 31, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted and the appellant-respondent's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged until January 22, 2004, and the joint record or appendix on appeal (see 22 NYCRR 670.8[c][1]) and the appellant-respondent's brief must be served and filed on or before that date; and it is further,

ORDERED that the respondent-appellant shall serve and file her answering brief, including her points of argument on the cross appeal, on or before February 26, 2004 (see 22 NYCRR 670.8[c][3]).

ALTMAN, J.P., KRAUSMAN, CRANE and COZIER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk



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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6415

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2002-11562, 2003-01513

In the Matter of Toniqua A. (Anonymous),

appellant.

(Docket No. D-310-02)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeals by the juvenile from two orders of the Family Court, Westchester County, dated May 20, 2002, and February 6, 2003, respectively. Pursuant to § 670.4(d)(3) of the rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[d][3]), it is

ORDERED that the scheduling order of this court dated April 28, 2003, in the above-entitled proceeding is amended to provide that the appellant's time to perfect the appeals by causing the original papers constituting the record on the appeals to be filed in the office of the Clerk of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.9[d][2]) and by serving and filing the brief on the appeals is enlarged until January 16, 2004.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6528

CF/

2003-08207

In the Matter of AIU Insurance Company,

appellant, v Calvin Walker, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 8620/03)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated July 8, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6391

M/mv

2003-09034

In the Matter of Ta Fon Edward J. B. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services, et al.,

respondents; Selina S. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 1)

(Docket No. B-20316-02)

In the Matter of Alexis Shymae B. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services, et al.,

respondents; Selina S. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 2)

(Docket No. B-20317-02)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Selina S. from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated September 18, 2003. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on December 23, 2003. Pursuant to § 670.4(a)(2) of the Rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][2]), it is

ORDERED that within 45 days of the date of this order, the briefs of the respondent(s) and the Law Guardian, if any, in the above-entitled appeal, shall be served and filed.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk

The Case Manager assigned to this case is Mr. Rose. Please contact him at 718-722-6487 with any questions.



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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6429

F/

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

BARRY A. COZIER, JJ.

2003-05549, 2003-10075, 2003-10076

In the Matter of Michelle Bouie,

appellant, v Juan E. Arvelo, respondent.

(Docket No. V-13543-03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion for Poor Person Relief
and to Assign New Counsel
Family Court

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute appeals from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated June 24, 2003, and an order and an amended order of the same court, both dated November 10, 2003, as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appeals will be heard on the original papers (including a certified transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the briefs of the appellant, the respondent, and the Law Guardian, if any. The parties are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other (22 NYCRR 670.9[d][1][ii]; Family Ct Act § 1116); and it is further,

ORDERED that the stenographer(s) and/or the transcription service(s) is/are required promptly to make and certify two transcripts of the proceedings, if any, except for those minutes previously transcribed and certified (22 NYCRR 671.9); in the case of stenographers, both transcripts shall be filed with the clerk of the Family Court, and the clerk of the Family Court shall furnish one of such certified transcripts to the appellant's counsel, without charge; in the case of transcription services, one transcript shall be filed with the clerk of the Family Court and one transcript shall be delivered to the assigned counsel. Assigned counsel is directed to provide copies of said transcripts to all of the other parties to the appeal, including the Law Guardian, if any, when counsel serves the appellant's brief upon those parties; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to Family Court Act § 1120 the following named attorney is assigned as counsel to prosecute the appeals:

Karen Morth, Esq.

67 Wall Street - #5720 - 22nd Floor

New York, New York 10005-3101

(212) 804-5720

and it is further,

ORDERED that the assigned counsel shall prosecute the appeal expeditiously in accordance with any scheduling order or orders issued pursuant to § 670.4(a) of the rules of this court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a]); and it is further,

ORDERED that assigned counsel is directed to serve a copy of this order upon the clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken.

ALTMAN, J.P., KRAUSMAN, CRANE, and COZIER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6422

M/mv

2003-05920

In the Matter of Amanda C. (Anonymous).

Suffolk County Department of Social Services,

respondent; Kelly M. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 1)

(Docket No. N-1172-00)

In the Matter of Brian W. (Anonymous).

Suffolk County Department of Social Services,

respondent; Kelly M. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 2)

(Docket No. N-1173-00)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Kelly M. from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated June 6, 2003. Pursuant to § 670.4(d)(3) of the rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[d][3]), it is

ORDERED that the scheduling order of this court dated December 29, 2003, in the above-entitled proceedings is amended to provide that the appellant's time to perfect the appeal by causing the original papers constituting the record on the appeal to be filed in the office of the Clerk of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.9[d][2]) and by serving and filing the brief on the appeal is enlarged until January 16, 2004.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6396

M/mv

2003-05921

In the Matter of Adriana J. Curbelo, respondent,

v Hector M. Clemente, appellant.

(Docket No. F-4568/02)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Hector M. Clemente from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated September 11, 2003. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on December 23, 2003. Pursuant to § 670.4(a)(2) of the Rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][2]), it is

ORDERED that within 45 days of the date of this order, the briefs of the respondent(s) and the Law Guardian, if any, in the above-entitled appeal, shall be served and filed.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk

The Case Manager assigned to this case is Ms. Vazquez. Please contact her at 718-722-6488 with any questions.




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6392

M/mv

2003-09165

In the Matter of Jackie DeCamp, respondent,

v Brian DeCamp, appellant.

(Docket No. F-07038/02)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Appeal by Brian DeCamp from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated June 27, 2003. By scheduling order dated November 20, 2003, the appellant was directed to file one of the following in the office of the Clerk of the court, within 30 days after the date of the scheduling order:

(1) an affidavit or affirmation stating that there were no minutes of the Family Court proceeding to be transcribed for the appeal; or

(2) if there were such minutes, an affidavit or affirmation that the transcript was received, and indicating the date that it was received; or

(3) if the transcript was not received, an affidavit or affirmation stating that it was ordered and paid for, the date thereof and the date by which the transcript was expected; or

(4) if the appellant was indigent and could not afford to obtain the minutes or perfect the appeal, a motion in this court for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person and for the assignment of counsel, pursuant to the requirements of CPLR 1101; or

(5) an affidavit or an affirmation withdrawing the appeal.

The appellant has failed to comply with the scheduling order. Pursuant to § 670.4(a)(5) of the rules of this court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a][5]), it is

ORDERED that the parties or their attorneys are directed to show cause before this court why an order should or should not be made and entered dismissing the appeal in the above-entitled proceeding for failure to comply with the scheduling order dated November 20, 2003, by each filing an affirmation or affidavit on that issue in the office of the Clerk of this court and serving one copy of the same on each other on or before January 23, 2004; and it is further,

ORDERED that the Clerk of this court, or his designee, is directed to serve a copy of this decision and order upon the parties or their attorneys.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6031

M/mv

2003-08070, 2003-08080

In the Matter of Angela DeChirico, respondent,

v Joseph DeChirico, appellant.

(Docket No. O-5055/03)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeals by Joseph DeChirico from an order of the Family Court, Nassau County, dated July 10, 2003, and an order of commitment of the same court, dated September 15, 2003. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on November 3, 2003. Pursuant to § 670.4(a)(2) of the Rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][2]), it is

ORDERED that the respondent's brief shall be served and filed on or before January 23, 2004.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk

The Case Manager assigned to this case is Ms. Vazquez. Please contact her at 718-722-6488 with any questions.




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6430

J/sl

2003-00491

In the Matter of Steven DePiazzy, et al.,

appellants, v Marlies Lakey, defendant third-party

plaintiff-respondent, Walter Coleman, etc, et al.,

defendants-respondents; Richard C. Urban,

third-party defendant-respondent.

(Index No. 47/95)

ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the appellants pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(d)(2) to enlarge the time to serve and file a reply brief on an appeal from an order of the Surrogate's Court, Suffolk County, dated November 22, 2002.

ORDERED that the application is granted and the reply brief shall be served and filed on or before February 4, 2004.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk



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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6402

M/mv

2003-04857

In the Matter of Carolyn DiGiorgi, respondent,

v Steven DiGiorgi, appellant.

(Docket No. O-2338-01)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Steven DiGiorgi from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated May 12, 2003. Pursuant to § 670.4(d)(3) of the rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[d][3]), it is

ORDERED that the scheduling order of this court dated October 28, 2003, in the above-entitled proceeding is amended to provide that the time of the respondent(s) and/or the law guardian, if any, to serve and file a brief in the above-entitled appeal is enlarged until January 12, 2004.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6484

Y/sl

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

BARRY A. COZIER, JJ.

2003-06303

In the Matter of James-Gerald Ferretti, respondent,

v Joann Venturella Ferretti, appellant.

(Docket No. F-2023-01)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant on an appeal from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, entered June 18, 2003, for leave to reargue those branches of her prior motion which were for a free transcript, waiver of the filing fee, and for the assignment of counsel, which were determined by decision and order on motion of this court dated November 20, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to section 670.4(a) of the rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a]), the scheduling order dated August 8, 2003, is amended to provide that the appellant's time to perfect the appeal by causing the original papers constituting the record on the appeal to be filed in the office of the Clerk of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.9[d][2]) and by serving and filing the brief on the appeal is enlarged until February 27, 2004.

ALTMAN, J.P., KRAUSMAN, CRANE and COZIER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk



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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6394

M/mv

2003-06667

In the Matter of Sharon Gaulman, appellant,

v Donnell Williams, respondent.

(Docket No. P-1759-93)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Appeal by Sharon Gaulman from an order of the Family Court, Queens County, dated June 18, 2003. By scheduling order dated November 25, 2003, the appellant was directed to file one of the following in the office of the Clerk of the court, within 30 days after the date of the scheduling order:

(1) an affidavit or affirmation stating that there were no minutes of the Family Court proceeding to be transcribed for the appeal; or

(2) if there were such minutes, an affidavit or affirmation that the transcript was received, and indicating the date that it was received; or

(3) if the transcript was not received, an affidavit or affirmation stating that it was ordered and paid for, the date thereof and the date by which the transcript was expected; or

(4) if the appellant was indigent and could not afford to obtain the minutes or perfect the appeal, a motion in this court for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person and for the assignment of counsel, pursuant to the requirements of CPLR 1101; or

(5) an affidavit or an affirmation withdrawing the appeal.

The appellant has failed to comply with the scheduling order. Pursuant to § 670.4(a)(5) of the rules of this court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a][5]), it is

ORDERED that the parties or their attorneys are directed to show cause before this court why an order should or should not be made and entered dismissing the appeal in the above-entitled proceeding for failure to comply with the scheduling order dated November 25, 2003, by each filing an affirmation or affidavit on that issue in the office of the Clerk of this court and serving one copy of the same on each other on or before January 23, 2004; and it is further,

ORDERED that the Clerk of this court, or his designee, is directed to serve a copy of this decision and order upon the parties or their attorneys.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6390

M/mv

2003-03713

In the Matter of Garrett Mc. (Anonymous).

Suffolk County Department of Social Services,

respondent; Cindy N. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 1)

(Docket No. N-536-01)

In the Matter of Adrianne M. (Anonymous).

Suffolk County Department of Social Services,

respondent; Cindy N. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 2)

(Docket No. N-537-01)

In the Matter of Jiordan M. (Anonymous).

Suffolk County Department of Social Services,

respondent; Cindy N. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 3)

(Docket No. N-538-01)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Cindy N. from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated March 26, 2003. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on December 31, 2003. Pursuant to § 670.4(a)(2) of the Rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][2]), it is

ORDERED that within 45 days of the date of this order, the briefs of the respondent(s) and the Law Guardian, if any, in the above-entitled appeal, shall be served and filed.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk

The Case Manager assigned to this case is Ms. Vazquez. Please contact her at 718-722-6488 with any questions.



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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6480

E/sl

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

BARRY A. COZIER, JJ.

2003-02283, 2003-02287, 2003-02290

In the Matter of Margaret Murray, et al.,

petitioners-respondents, v Dennis Whalen,

et al., appellants, John Wingate, etc.,

respondent-respondent.

(Index No. 3392/99)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellants to enlarge the time to perfect appeals from three orders of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated March 7, 2000, July 24, 2001, and January 13, 2003, respectively.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition or relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellants' time to perfect the appeals is enlarged until March 8, 2004, and the record or appendix on the appeals and the appellants' brief must be served and filed on or before that date; and it is further,

ORDERED that no further enlargements of time shall be granted.

ALTMAN, J.P., KRAUSMAN, CRANE and COZIER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk



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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M4575

M/mv

2003-01042

In the Matter of Lenora Myrick, appellant,

v Judy Saunders, et al., respondents.

(Docket No. V-11698/02)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Lenora Myrick from an order of the Family Court, Queens County, dated December 19, 2002. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on November 3, 2003. Pursuant to § 670.4(a)(2) of the Rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][2]), it is

ORDERED that the brief of the respondent Administration for Children's Services shall be served and filed on or before January 30, 2004.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk

The Case Manager assigned to this case is Ms. Vazquez. Please contact her at 718-722-6488 with any questions.



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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6406

M/mv

2002-10046

In the Matter of Richard Olson, appellant,

v Randi Olson, respondent.

(Docket No. V-3753-01)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Richard Olson from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated October 7, 2002. Pursuant to § 670.4(d)(3) of the rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[d][3]), it is

ORDERED that the scheduling order of this court dated July 28, 2003, in the above-entitled proceeding is amended to provide that the appellant's time to perfect the appeal by causing the original papers constituting the record on the appeal to be filed in the office of the Clerk of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.9[d][2]) and by serving and filing the brief on the appeal is enlarged until January 16, 2004.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6446

M/mv

2001-05906

In the Matter of Lucrecia Ortiz, appellant,

v Gina Ortiz, respondent.

(Docket No. V-21433-96)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Lucrecia Ortiz from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated May 25, 2001. The appellant's brief was served and filed on April 24, 2003, and the original papers were filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on May 29, 2003, and July 18, 2003. Pursuant to § 670.4(d)(3) of the rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[d][3]), it is

ORDERED that the scheduling order of this court dated November 18, 2003, in the above-entitled proceeding is amended to provide that the law guardian's time to serve and file a brief in the above-entitled appeal is enlarged until January 16, 2004.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6393

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2003-08963

In the Matter of Toni Raeder, respondent,

v Lance S. Silverman, appellant.

(Docket No. F-1323-96)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Lance S. Silverman from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated September 12, 2003. Pursuant to § 670.4(d)(3) of the rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[d][3]), it is

ORDERED that the scheduling order of this court dated October 30, 2003, in the above-entitled proceeding is amended to provide that the appellant's time to perfect the appeal by causing the original papers constituting the record on the appeal to be filed in the office of the Clerk of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.9[d][2]) and by serving and filing the brief on the appeal is enlarged until February 27, 2004.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6389

M/mv

2003-05319, 2003-05325

In the Matter of Carmella Restivo, respondent,

v Florin Cincu, appellant.

(Docket No. F-1717-00)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeals by Florin Cincu from two orders of the Family Court, Queens County, both dated May 20, 2003. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on December 24, 2003. Pursuant to § 670.4(a)(2) of the Rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][2]), it is

ORDERED that within 45 days of the date of this order, the briefs of the respondent(s) and the Law Guardian, if any, in the above-entitled appeals, shall be served and filed.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk

The Case Manager assigned to this case is Ms. Vazquez. Please contact her at 718-722-6488 with any questions.




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6414

M/mv

2002-11112

In the Matter of Savion S. (Anonymous).

Rockland County Department of Social Services,

respondent; Rosita S. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 1)

In the Matter of Kiarra S. (Anonymous).

Rockland County Department of Social Services,

respondent; Rosita S. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 2)

(Docket Nos. B-3200-02, B-3201-02)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Rosita S. from an order of the Family Court, Rockland County, dated October 28, 2002. Pursuant to § 670.4(d)(3) of the rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[d][3]), it is

ORDERED that the scheduling order of this court dated November 25, 2003, in the above-entitled proceedings is amended to provide that the time of the law guardian, if any, to serve and file a brief in the above-entitled appeal is enlarged until January 16, 2004.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6483

Y/sl

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

BARRY A. COZIER, JJ.

2003-10339

In the Matter of State Farm Mutual Automobile

Insurance Company, appellant, v Humella

Eastman, respondent.

(Index No. 16702/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant to stay an uninsured motorist arbitration pending between the parties pending the hearing and determination of an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated September 25, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted and the uninsured motorist arbitration is stayed pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.

ALTMAN, J.P., KRAUSMAN, CRANE and COZIER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk



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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6527

CF/

2003-10134

In the Matter of Virginia L. Sussman, etc.,

respondent, v Mental Hygiene Legal Service,

o/b/o Carol Ann Mosca, appellant.

(Index No. 900427/03)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, dated October 31, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M5968

M/mv

2002-07989, 2002-07990

In the Matter of Jeremiah Kwimea T. (Anonymous).

Pius XII Youth & Family Services, et al.,

respondents; Jeremiah T. (Anonymous), Sr.,

et al., appellants.

(Docket No. B-579/00)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeals by Jeremiah T., Sr., from an order and findings of fact of the Family Court, Queens County, both dated August 5, 2002. Pursuant to § 670.4(d)(3) of the rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[d][3]), it is

ORDERED that the scheduling order of this court dated December 15, 2003, in the above-entitled proceeding is recalled and vacated, and the following is substituted therefor:

Appeals by Jeremiah T., Sr., from an order and findings of fact of the Family Court, Queens County, both dated August 5, 2002. Pursuant to § 670.4(d)(3) of the rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[d][3]), it is

ORDERED that the scheduling order of this court dated October 28, 2003, in the above-entitled proceeding is amended to provide that the appellant's time to perfect the appeals by causing the original papers constituting the record on the appeals to be filed in the office of the Clerk of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.9[d][2]) and by serving and filing the brief on the appeal is enlarged until January 23, 2004.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6388

M/mv

2002-11254

In the Matter of Ruth Williams, appellant,

v Lewis Finch, a/k/a Claude Wallis Williams,

respondent.

(Docket Nos. P-8381/01, P-8382/01)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Ruth Williams from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated November 19, 2002. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on December 23, 2003. Pursuant to § 670.4(a)(2) of the Rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][2]), it is

ORDERED that within 45 days of the date of this order, the briefs of the respondent(s) and the Law Guardian, if any, in the above-entitled appeal, shall be served and filed.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk

The Case Manager assigned to this case is Ms. Vazquez. Please contact her at 718-722-6488 with any questions.



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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6245

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2003-07284, 2003-07287, 2003-07289

In the Matter of Richard and Tamaroa Wolf, petitioners-

respondents, v Barry D. (Binyamen) Rothman, appellant,

et al., respondent.

(Proceeding No. 1)

(Docket No. V-022644-00)

In the Matter of Jacob and Pessy Goldstein, petitioners-

respondents, v Barry D. (Binyamen) Rothman, appellant,

et al., respondent.

(Proceeding No. 2)

(Docket No. V-022642-00)

In the Matter of Eugene and Elishea Flink, petitioners-

respondents, v Barry D. (Binyamen) Rothman, appellant,

et al., respondent.

(Proceeding No. 3)

(Docket No. V-022643-00)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeals by Barry D. (Binyamen) Rothman from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated June 16, 2003, and two orders of the same court both dated June 17, 2003. By decision and order on motion of this court dated December 15, 2003, the appellant's motion to dispense with printing and for assignment of counsel was granted, and the following named attorney was assigned to prosecute the appeals:

Pauline E. Braun, Esq.

43 Edgewood Road

P.O. Box 9

Valley Stream, New York 11582-0009

(516) 872-2728

Pursuant to § 670.4(a) of the Rules of this court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a]), it is

ORDERED that the appeals in the above-entitled proceedings shall be perfected either within 60 days after the receipt by the assigned counsel of the transcripts of the minutes of the proceedings in the Family Court, and the assigned counsel shall notify this court by letter of the date the transcripts are received, or, in cases where there are no minutes of proceedings to be transcribed, within 60 days of the date of this scheduling order; and it is further,

ORDERED that within 30 days after the date of this scheduling order, the assigned counsel shall file in the office of the Clerk of this court one of the following:

(1) an affidavit or affirmation stating that there are no minutes of any Family Court proceedings to be transcribed for the appeal; or

(2) if there are such minutes, an affidavit or affirmation that the transcript has been received, and indicating the date that it was received; or

(3) if the transcript has not been received, an affidavit or affirmation stating that the order of this court dated December 15, 2003, has been served upon the clerk of the court from which the appeals are taken, the date thereof, and the date by which the transcript is expected; or

(4) an affidavit or an affirmation withdrawing the appeals; and it is further,

ORDERED that if none of the above actions described in (1), (2), (3), or (4) above, has been taken within 30 days of the date of this scheduling order, the Clerk of the court shall issue an order to all parties to the appeals to show cause why the appeals should not be dismissed.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk

The Case Manager assigned to this case is Mr. Rose. Please contact him at 718-722-6487 with any questions.



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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6167

F/

FRED T. SANTUCCI, J.

2003-09921

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Kenith A'Gard, defendant.

(Ind. No. 12624/98)

DECISION & ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the defendant, pursuant to CPL 450.15 and 460.15 for a certificate granting leave to appeal to this court from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated October 17, 2003, which has been referred to me for determination.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is denied.

FRED T. SANTUCCI

Associate Justice




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6465

CF/

2003-06107

The People, etc., respondent,

v Scott Avitto, appellant.

(Ind. No. 1573/03)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Withdraw Appeal on Stipulation

Appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, rendered July 2, 2003.

Upon the stipulation of the parties, dated December 31, 2003, it is

ORDERED that the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M5844

F/

FRED T. SANTUCCI, J.

2003-09280

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Mohammed Bhuiyan, defendant.

(Ind. No. 2274/98)

DECISION & ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the defendant, pursuant to CPL 450.15 and 460.15 for a certificate granting leave to appeal to this court from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated July 25, 2003, which has been referred to me for determination.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is denied.

FRED T. SANTUCCI

Associate Justice




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6489

E/sl

DAVID S. RITTER, J.P.

NANCY E. SMITH

HOWARD MILLER

WILLIAM F. MASTRO, JJ.

2000-03725

The People, etc., respondent,

v Jerry Bonton, appellant.

(Ind. No. 4152/98)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the respondent to enlarge the time to serve and file a brief on an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, rendered April 11, 2000.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and no papers having been filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the respondent's time to serve and file a brief is enlarged until February 27, 2004, and the respondent's brief must be served and filed on or before that date.

RITTER, J.P., SMITH, H. MILLER and MASTRO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6516

F/

BARRY A. COZIER, J.

2003-08510

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Donovan Cunningham, defendant.

(Ind. No. 3030/96)

DECISION & ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the defendant, pursuant to CPL 450.15 and 460.15 for a certificate granting leave to appeal to this court from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated September 8, 2003, which has been referred to me for determination.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is denied.

BARRY A. COZIER

Associate Justice




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6178

K/sl

BARRY A. COZIER, J.

2002-11510DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Theodore Davis, defendant.

(Ind. No. 96-00446)

Motion by the defendant for reargument of his prior application pursuant to CPL 450.15 and 460.15 for a certificate granting leave to appeal to this court from an order of the County Court, Westchester County, dated November 26, 2002, which was determined by me in a decision and order on application dated April 9, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

BARRY A. COZIER

Associate Justice




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6520

F/

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.

2003-04730

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Jose Feliciano, defendant.

(Ind. No. 00-00270)

DECISION & ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the defendant, pursuant to CPL 450.15 and 460.15 for a certificate granting leave to appeal to this court from an order of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, dated April 23, 2003, which has been referred to me for determination.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is denied.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

Associate Justice




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6519

F/

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN, J.

2003-05028

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Jose Fernandez, defendant.

(Ind. No. 12082/97)

DECISION & ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the defendant, pursuant to CPL 450.15 and 460.15 for a certificate granting leave to appeal to this court from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated April 29, 2003, which has been referred to me for determination.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is denied.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

Associate Justice




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6457

F/

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

BARRY A. COZIER, JJ.

2002-05742

The People, etc., respondent,

v Vincent Hill, appellant.

(Ind. No. 01-01524)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion for Poor Person Relief
and to Assign Counsel
Appeal from Judgment

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Westchester County, rendered May 20, 2002, as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including a certified transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the appellant's and the respondent's briefs; the parties are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other; and it is further,

ORDERED that the stenographer of the trial court is directed promptly to make, certify, and file two transcripts of the proceedings of any pretrial hearings, of the plea of guilty or of the trial, and of the imposition of sentence in this action, except for those minutes previously transcribed and certified (see 22 NYCRR 671.9); and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event that the case was tried to a conclusion before a jury, the stenographer shall also make, certify, and file two transcripts of the minutes of proceedings during jury selection; and it is further,

ORDERED that the Clerk of the trial court shall furnish one certified transcript of each of the proceedings set forth above to the appellant's counsel, without charge (see CPL 460.70); assigned counsel is directed to turn over those transcripts to the respondent when counsel serves the appellant's brief on the respondent; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the stenographer has already prepared a copy of any of the minutes for a codefendant, then the Clerk of the trial court is directed to reproduce a copy thereof for assigned counsel; and it is further,

ORDERED that upon service of a copy of this decision and order upon it, the Department of Probation is hereby authorized and directed to provide assigned counsel with a copy of the presentence report prepared in connection with the defendant's sentencing, including the recommendation sheet and any prior reports on the defendant which are incorporated or referred to in the report; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event an issue as to the legality, propriety, or excessiveness of the sentence is raised on appeal, or if assigned counsel cites or relies upon the probation report in a brief or motion in any other way, counsel shall provide a complete copy of such report and any attachments to the court and the District Attorney's office prior to the filing of such brief or motion; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to County Law § 722 the following named attorney is assigned as counsel to prosecute the appeal:

Barry E. Warhit, Esq.

399 Knollwood Road - Suite 206

White Plains, New York 10603

and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged; assigned counsel shall prosecute the appeal expeditiously in accordance with this court's rules (see 22 NYCRR 670.1, et seq.) and written directions; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the file has been sealed, it is hereby unsealed for the limited purpose of allowing assigned counsel or his representative access to the record for the purpose of preparing the appeal; such access shall include permission to copy the papers insofar as they pertain to the appellant; and it is further,

ORDERED that assigned counsel is directed to serve a copy of this order upon the Clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken.

ALTMAN, J.P., KRAUSMAN, CRANE, and COZIER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk

Appellant's address:

02 A 3077

Bare Hill Corr. Fac.

Caller Box 20- 181 Brand Road

Malone, New York 12953




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6463

F/

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

BARRY A. COZIER, JJ.

2002-07947

The People, etc., respondent,

v Salvatore Inghilleri, appellant.

(Ind. No. 584-93)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion for Poor Person Relief
and to Assign Counsel
Appeal from Judgment

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Suffolk County, rendered July 26, 2002, as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including a certified transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the appellant's and the respondent's briefs; the parties are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other; and it is further,

ORDERED that the stenographer of the trial court is directed promptly to make, certify, and file two transcripts of the proceedings of any pretrial hearings, of the plea of guilty or of the trial, and of the imposition of sentence in this action, except for those minutes previously transcribed and certified (see 22 NYCRR 671.9); and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event that the case was tried to a conclusion before a jury, the stenographer shall also make, certify, and file two transcripts of the minutes of proceedings during jury selection; and it is further,

ORDERED that the Clerk of the trial court shall furnish one certified transcript of each of the proceedings set forth above to the appellant's counsel, without charge (see CPL 460.70); assigned counsel is directed to turn over those transcripts to the respondent when counsel serves the appellant's brief on the respondent; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the stenographer has already prepared a copy of any of the minutes for a codefendant, then the Clerk of the trial court is directed to reproduce a copy thereof for assigned counsel; and it is further,

ORDERED that upon service of a copy of this decision and order upon it, the Department of Probation is hereby authorized and directed to provide assigned counsel with a copy of the presentence report prepared in connection with the defendant's sentencing, including the recommendation sheet and any prior reports on the defendant which are incorporated or referred to in the report; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event an issue as to the legality, propriety, or excessiveness of the sentence is raised on appeal, or if assigned counsel cites or relies upon the probation report in a brief or motion in any other way, counsel shall provide a complete copy of such report and any attachments to the court and the District Attorney's office prior to the filing of such brief or motion; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to County Law § 722 the following named attorney is assigned as counsel to prosecute the appeal:

Robert C. Mitchell, Esq.

Legal Aid Society of Suffolk Co., - Appeals Bureau

Post Office Box 1697

Riverhead, New York 11901-3398

and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged; assigned counsel shall prosecute the appeal expeditiously in accordance with this court's rules (see 22 NYCRR 670.1, et seq.) and written directions; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the file has been sealed, it is hereby unsealed for the limited purpose of allowing assigned counsel or his representative access to the record for the purpose of preparing the appeal; such access shall include permission to copy the papers insofar as they pertain to the appellant; and it is further,

ORDERED that assigned counsel is directed to serve a copy of this order upon the Clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken.

ALTMAN, J.P., KRAUSMAN, CRANE, and COZIER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk

Appellant's address:

94 A 6484

Collins Corr. Fac.

Box 490

Collins, New York 14034




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6521

F/

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN, J.

2003-10480

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v James McGrane, defendant.

(Ind. No. 1055/99)

DECISION & ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the defendant, pursuant to CPL 450.15 and 460.15 for a certificate granting leave to appeal to this court from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated November 7, 2003, which has been referred to me for determination.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is denied.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

Associate Justice




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6455

F/

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

BARRY A. COZIER, JJ.

2003-09622

The People, etc., respondent,

v Jessica A. McIver, appellant.

(Ind. No. 02-00550)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion for Poor Person Relief
and to Assign Counsel
Appeal from Judgment

Motion by the appellant for leave to prosecute an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Westchester County, rendered October 16, 2003, as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including a certified transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the appellant's and the respondent's briefs; the parties are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other; and it is further,

ORDERED that the stenographer of the trial court is directed promptly to make, certify, and file two transcripts of the proceedings of any pretrial hearings, of the plea of guilty or of the trial, and of the imposition of sentence in this action, except for those minutes previously transcribed and certified (see 22 NYCRR 671.9); and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event that the case was tried to a conclusion before a jury, the stenographer shall also make, certify, and file two transcripts of the minutes of proceedings during jury selection; and it is further,

ORDERED that the Clerk of the trial court shall furnish one certified transcript of each of the proceedings set forth above to the appellant's counsel, without charge (see CPL 460.70); assigned counsel is directed to turn over those transcripts to the respondent when counsel serves the appellant's brief on the respondent; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the stenographer has already prepared a copy of any of the minutes for a codefendant, then the Clerk of the trial court is directed to reproduce a copy thereof for assigned counsel; and it is further,

ORDERED that upon service of a copy of this decision and order upon it, the Department of Probation is hereby authorized and directed to provide assigned counsel with a copy of the presentence report prepared in connection with the defendant's sentencing, including the recommendation sheet and any prior reports on the defendant which are incorporated or referred to in the report; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event an issue as to the legality, propriety, or excessiveness of the sentence is raised on appeal, or if assigned counsel cites or relies upon the probation report in a brief or motion in any other way, counsel shall provide a complete copy of such report and any attachments to the court and the District Attorney's office prior to the filing of such brief or motion; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to County Law § 722 the following named attorney is assigned as counsel to prosecute the appeal:

Stephen J. Pittari, Esq.

Legal Aid Society of Westchester Co.

One North Broadway, 9th Floor

White Plains, New York 10601

and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged; assigned counsel shall prosecute the appeal expeditiously in accordance with this court's rules (see 22 NYCRR 670.1, et seq.) and written directions; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the file has been sealed, it is hereby unsealed for the limited purpose of allowing assigned counsel or his representative access to the record for the purpose of preparing the appeal; such access shall include permission to copy the papers insofar as they pertain to the appellant; and it is further,

ORDERED that assigned counsel is directed to serve a copy of this order upon the Clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken.

ALTMAN, J.P., KRAUSMAN, CRANE, and COZIER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6279

F/

A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

DAVID S. RITTER

FRED T. SANTUCCI

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN

ANITA R. FLORIO, JJ.

2003-02796, 2003-10479

The People, etc., respondent,

v Jerry McKoy, appellant.

(Ind. Nos. 576-99, 1189-99)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion for Poor Person Relief
and to Assign Counsel
Appeal from Judgment

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute appeals from two resentences of the County Court, Suffolk County, both imposed February 27, 2003, as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appeals will be heard on the original papers (including a certified transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the appellant's and the respondent's briefs; the parties are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other; and it is further,

ORDERED that the stenographer of the trial court is directed promptly to make, certify, and file two transcripts of the proceedings of any pretrial hearings, of the plea of guilty or of the trial, and of the imposition of sentence in this action, except for those minutes previously transcribed and certified (see 22 NYCRR 671.9); and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event that the case was tried to a conclusion before a jury, the stenographer shall also make, certify, and file two transcripts of the minutes of proceedings during jury selection; and it is further,

ORDERED that the Clerk of the trial court shall furnish one certified transcript of each of the proceedings set forth above to the appellant's counsel, without charge (see CPL 460.70); assigned counsel is directed to turn over those transcripts to the respondent when counsel serves the appellant's brief on the respondent; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the stenographer has already prepared a copy of any of the minutes for a codefendant, then the Clerk of the trial court is directed to reproduce a copy thereof for assigned counsel; and it is further,

ORDERED that upon service of a copy of this decision and order upon it, the Department of Probation is hereby authorized and directed to provide assigned counsel with a copy of the presentence report prepared in connection with the defendant's sentencing, including the recommendation sheet and any prior reports on the defendant which are incorporated or referred to in the report; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event an issue as to the legality, propriety, or excessiveness of the sentence is raised on appeal, or if assigned counsel cites or relies upon the probation report in a brief or motion in any other way, counsel shall provide a complete copy of such report and any attachments to the court and the District Attorney's office prior to the filing of such brief or motion; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to County Law § 722 the following named attorney is assigned as counsel to prosecute the appeals:

Robert C. Mitchell, Esq.

Legal Aid Society of Suffolk Co., - Appeals Bureau

Post Office Box 1697

Riverhead, New York 11901-3398

and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant's time to perfect the appeals is enlarged; assigned counsel shall prosecute the appeals expeditiously in accordance with this court's rules (see 22 NYCRR 670.1, et seq.) and written directions; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the file has been sealed, it is hereby unsealed for the limited purpose of allowing assigned counsel or his representative access to the record for the purpose of preparing the appeals; such access shall include permission to copy the papers insofar as they pertain to the appellant; and it is further,

ORDERED that assigned counsel is directed to serve a copy of this order upon the Clerk of the court from which the appeals are taken.

PRUDENTI, P.J., RITTER, SANTUCCI, ALTMAN, FLORIO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk

Appellant's address:

00 A 3018

Mid-State Corr. Fac.

Box 2500

Marcy, New York 13403




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6518

F/

BARRY A. COZIER, J.

2003-08495

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Elton Mosley, defendant.

(Ind. No. 13211/97)

DECISION & ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the defendant, pursuant to CPL 450.15 and 460.15 for a certificate granting leave to appeal to this court from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated September 5, 2003, which has been referred to me for determination.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is denied.

BARRY A. COZIER

Associate Justice




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6439

F/

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

BARRY A. COZIER, JJ.

2003-05305

The People, etc., respondent,

v Rodney Postell, appellant.

(Ind. No. 02-00032)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion for Poor Person Relief
and to Assign Counsel
Appeal from Judgment

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Westchester County, rendered April 9, 2003, as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including a certified transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the appellant's and the respondent's briefs; the parties are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other; and it is further,

ORDERED that the stenographer of the trial court is directed promptly to make, certify, and file two transcripts of the proceedings of any pretrial hearings, of the plea of guilty or of the trial, and of the imposition of sentence in this action, except for those minutes previously transcribed and certified (see 22 NYCRR 671.9); and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event that the case was tried to a conclusion before a jury, the stenographer shall also make, certify, and file two transcripts of the minutes of proceedings during jury selection; and it is further,

ORDERED that the Clerk of the trial court shall furnish one certified transcript of each of the proceedings set forth above to the appellant's counsel, without charge (see CPL 460.70); assigned counsel is directed to turn over those transcripts to the respondent when counsel serves the appellant's brief on the respondent; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the stenographer has already prepared a copy of any of the minutes for a codefendant, then the Clerk of the trial court is directed to reproduce a copy thereof for assigned counsel; and it is further,

ORDERED that upon service of a copy of this decision and order upon it, the Department of Probation is hereby authorized and directed to provide assigned counsel with a copy of the presentence report prepared in connection with the defendant's sentencing, including the recommendation sheet and any prior reports on the defendant which are incorporated or referred to in the report; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event an issue as to the legality, propriety, or excessiveness of the sentence is raised on appeal, or if assigned counsel cites or relies upon the probation report in a brief or motion in any other way, counsel shall provide a complete copy of such report and any attachments to the court and the District Attorney's office prior to the filing of such brief or motion; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to County Law § 722 the following named attorney is assigned as counsel to prosecute the appeal:

Vija K. Stamey, Esq.

23-25 Spring Street

Ossining, New York 10562

and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged; assigned counsel shall prosecute the appeal expeditiously in accordance with this court's rules (see 22 NYCRR 670.1, et seq.) and written directions; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the file has been sealed, it is hereby unsealed for the limited purpose of allowing assigned counsel or his representative access to the record for the purpose of preparing the appeal; such access shall include permission to copy the papers insofar as they pertain to the appellant; and it is further,

ORDERED that assigned counsel is directed to serve a copy of this order upon the Clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken.

ALTMAN, J.P., KRAUSMAN, CRANE, and COZIER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk

Appellant's address:

03 A 2288

Upstate Corr. Fac.

Box 2001

Malone, New York 12953




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6467

CF/

2001-10750

The People, etc., respondent,

v Alberto Ramirez, appellant.

(Ind. No. 2689/00)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Withdraw Appeal on Stipulation

Appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Queens County, rendered November 26, 2001.

Upon the stipulation of the parties, dated December 31, 2003, it is

ORDERED that the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6456

F/

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

BARRY A. COZIER, JJ.

2003-05413

The People, etc., respondent,

v Francisco Santiago, appellant.

(Ind. No. 02-00769)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion for Poor Person Relief
and to Assign Counsel
Appeal from Judgment

Renewed motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, rendered May 20, 2003, as a poor person, and for the assignment of counsel.

Upon the papers filed in support of the motion and the papers filed in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including a certified transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the appellant's and the respondent's briefs; the parties are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other; and it is further,

ORDERED that the stenographer of the trial court is directed promptly to make, certify, and file two transcripts of the proceedings of any pretrial hearings, of the plea of guilty or of the trial, and of the imposition of sentence in this action, except for those minutes previously transcribed and certified (see 22 NYCRR 671.9); and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event that the case was tried to a conclusion before a jury, the stenographer shall also make, certify, and file two transcripts of the minutes of proceedings during jury selection; and it is further,

ORDERED that the Clerk of the trial court shall furnish one certified transcript of each of the proceedings set forth above to the appellant's counsel, without charge (see CPL 460.70); assigned counsel is directed to turn over those transcripts to the respondent when counsel serves the appellant's brief on the respondent; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the stenographer has already prepared a copy of any of the minutes for a codefendant, then the Clerk of the trial court is directed to reproduce a copy thereof for assigned counsel; and it is further,

ORDERED that upon service of a copy of this decision and order upon it, the Department of Probation is hereby authorized and directed to provide assigned counsel with a copy of the presentence report prepared in connection with the defendant's sentencing, including the recommendation sheet and any prior reports on the defendant which are incorporated or referred to in the report; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event an issue as to the legality, propriety, or excessiveness of the sentence is raised on appeal, or if assigned counsel cites or relies upon the probation report in a brief or motion in any other way, counsel shall provide a complete copy of such report and any attachments to the court and the District Attorney's office prior to the filing of such brief or motion; and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to County Law § 722 the following named attorney is assigned as counsel to prosecute the appeal:

Ron Stokes, Esq.

3224 S. Shelley Street

Mohegan Lake, New York 10547

and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged; assigned counsel shall prosecute the appeal expeditiously in accordance with this court's rules (see 22 NYCRR 670.1, et seq.) and written directions; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the file has been sealed, it is hereby unsealed for the limited purpose of allowing assigned counsel or his representative access to the record for the purpose of preparing the appeal; such access shall include permission to copy the papers insofar as they pertain to the appellant; and it is further,

ORDERED that assigned counsel is directed to serve a copy of this order upon the Clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken.

ALTMAN, J.P. KRAUSMAN, CRANE, and COZIER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk

Appellant's address:

03 A 2787

Mid-State Corr. Fac.

Box 2500

Marcy, New York 13403



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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6161

F/

FRED T. SANTUCCI, J.

2003-09226

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Kelvin Subgidio, defendant.

(Ind. No. 99-00095)

DECISION & ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the defendant, pursuant to CPL 450.15 and 460.15 for a certificate granting leave to appeal to this court from an order of the County Court, Rockland County, dated September 30, 2003, which has been referred to me for determination.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and the papers filed in opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is denied.

FRED T. SANTUCCI

Associate Justice




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APPELLATE DIVISION : SECOND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

M6526

CF/

2003-10131

The People, etc., ex. rel. Carol Ann Mosca,

petitioner, v Virginia Sussman, etc., respondent.

(Index No. 900427/03)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the petitioner to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, dated October 31, 2003.

Upon the papers filed in support of the application and no papers having been filed in opposition or in relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk