Supreme Court of the State of New York Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department MOTION DECISIONS FOR JANUARY 12, 2006

TITLECase Number
Avco Security Systems, Inc. v Beigel2005-07151
Calderon v Evergreen Owners, Inc.2005-11948
Cauthers v Cauthers2005-11509
Coppa v Laspina2005-09035
Dubi v Jericho Fire District2004-01058 +1
Friedman v Friedman2005-10589
Passante v Peck & Sander Properties, LLC2005-03515
People of State of New York v Coffey2005-01291
Rial v Lee2005-11633
Sabbatini v Galati2005-10122
Sayegh v Sayegh2004-07251 +1
Simaee v Levi2003-05258
Sinensky v Rokowsky2005-00545
Smith v Crystal Windows & Door Systems, Ltd.2005-11535
Torres v Locker2005-06659 +1
Volpe-Cipriano v Cipriano2005-09947
Wolle-Gordon v Gordon2005-10673
Mtr of B. (Anonymous), Starkia M.; Orange County2005-05873
Mtr of City of New York, Sanitation Garage Brookly2005-00220 +1
Mtr of Cusick v Abrams2005-04947
Mtr of Danvers v Clarke2005-07173 +1
Mtr of Dauphin v Parker2005-07968
Mtr of Estrella v Lewis2005-08893
Mtr of F. (Anonymous), Kendell2005-06747
Mtr of G. (Anonymous), Felipe2005-11409
Mtr of General v General2005-10915
Mtr of Grald v Grald2005-11016
Mtr of Greene v Holmes2005-09125
Mtr of H. (Anonymous), Javon2004-00630
Mtr of H. (Anonymous), Rashawn2005-04746 +1
Mtr of K. (Anonymous), Donte2005-10126
Mtr of L. (Anonymous), Fantaysia; Administration for2005-10438
Mtr of Lazarre v Talbot2005-08370
Mtr of March v Lucifero2005-11947
Mtr of P. (Anonymous), Eileen; Creedmoor Psychiatr2005-11697
Mtr of Pavone v Bronson2005-11775
Mtr of R. (Anonymous), Julissa2005-02365
Mtr of R. (Anonymous), Tabatha v C. (Anonymous), L2005-09590
Mtr of Stackhouse v Alston2005-09688
Mtr of Tavarez v Musse2005-05200
Mtr of Verret v Verret2005-10124
Mtr of West v Turner2005-07066
Peo v Croft, Xenia2003-07131
Peo v Dingle, Jason2002-11027
Peo v Dixon, Warren Ricardo2004-11200
Peo v Henriquez, Rudy2003-01918
Peo v McNeil, Larry2005-07096
Peo v Pesello, William2003-11049
Peo v Puff, Michael2003-11044
Peo v Robles, David2004-06593
Peo v Sharma, Prateek2001-10936
Peo v Smith, Jahmar D.2005-11140







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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M34763

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ANITA R. FLORIO, J.P.

DAVID S. RITTER

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

JOSEPH COVELLO, JJ.

2005-07151

Avco Security Systems, Inc., respondent,

v Linda T. Beigel, appellant.

(Index No. 15365/04)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant to stay all proceedings in the above-entitled action, including discovery, pending hearing and determination of an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated June 27, 2005.

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 all proceedings in the above-entitled action, including discovery, are stayed pending hearing and determination of the appeal on condition that the appeal if perfected on or before February 14, 2006: and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the appeal is not perfected by February 14, 2006, the court, on its own motion, may vacate the stay, or the respondent may move to vacate the stay, on three days notice.

FLORIO, J.P., RITTER, GOLDSTEIN and COVELLO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M34666

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STEPHEN G. CRANE, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

REINALDO E. RIVERA

MARK C. DILLON, JJ.

2005-11948

Maria Calderon, respondent, v Evergreen

Owners, Inc., et al., appellants.

(Index No. 16619/98)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellants to stay the trial in the above-entitled action, pending hearing and determination of an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated September 11, 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.

CRANE, J.P., KRAUSMAN, RIVERA and DILLON, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M34792

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ANITA R. FLORIO, J.P.

DAVID S. RITTER

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

JOSEPH COVELLO, JJ.

2005-11509

Stanley Cauthers, respondent, v

Frances Cauthers, appellant.

(Index No. 8005/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant to stay enforcement of a judgment of the Supreme Court, Orange County, dated November 11, 2005, pending hearing and determination of an appeal therefrom.

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

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

FLORIO, J.P., RITTER, KRAUSMAN and COVELLO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M34761

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ANITA R. FLORIO, J.P.

DAVID S. RITTER

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

JOSEPH COVELLO, JJ.

2005-09035

Claudia Coppa, appellant,

v Bruno Laspina, etc., et al., respondents.

(Index No. 6071/00)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant for leave to prosecute an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated August 2, 2005, on the original papers.

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

FLORIO, J.P., RITTER, GOLDSTEIN and COVELLO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M34774

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ANITA R. FLORIO, J.P.

STEPHEN G. CRANE

STEVEN W. FISHER

MARK C. DILLON, JJ.

2004-01058, 2004-05605

Richard Dubi, etc., et al., appellants,

v Jericho Fire District, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 13610/01)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellants for leave to reargue appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, entered January 7, 2004, and an order of the same court dated May 3, 2004, which were determined by decision and order of this court dated October 17, 2005, or, in the alternative, for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeals from the decision and order of this court.

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

ORDERED that the motion is denied, with $100 costs.

FLORIO, J.P., CRANE, FISHER and DILLON, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M34756

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BARRY A. COZIER, J.P.

DAVID S. RITTER

REINALDO E. RIVERA

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2005-10589

Helene Friedman, respondent,

v Steven Friedman, appellant.

(Index No. 3389/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

On the court's own motion, it is

ORDERED that its decision and order on motion dated December 13, 2005, in the above-entitled case is recalled and vacated, and the following decision and order on motion is substituted therefor:

Motion by the appellant, in effect, to deem the notice of appeal from a so-ordered transcript of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated October 7, 2005, as a premature notice of appeal from an order of the same court dated November 22, 2005, entered upon the transcript, and to stay enforcement of an order of the same court dated December 9, 2002, as well as all further proceedings in the Supreme Court relating to child support, maintenance, or any other financial issues, pending hearing and determination of the appeal.

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

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is to deem the notice of appeal from the so-ordered transcript dated October 7, 2005, as a premature notice of appeal from the order dated November 22, 2005, entered upon the transcript, is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is to stay enforcement of the order dated December 9, 2002, pending hearing and determination of the appeal is denied; and it is further,

ORDERED that the motion is otherwise denied.

COZIER, J.P., RITTER, RIVERA and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M34784

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2005-03515

Kenneth Passante, appellant,

v Peck & Sander Properties, LLC, et al.,

respondents.

(Index No. 26936/03)

ORDER ON APPLICATION

ORDERED that the order on application dated January 9, 2006, in the above-entitled case is recalled and vacated and the following order on application is substituted therefor:

Application by the respondents 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, Suffolk County, dated March 4, 2005.

ORDERED that the application is granted and the respondents' brief which was submitted to the Clerk of this court on January 11, 2006, is accepted for filing.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M34674

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STEPHEN G. CRANE, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

REINALDO E. RIVERA

MARK C. DILLON, JJ.

2005-01291

People of the State of New York,

respondent, v Robert P. Coffey, appellant.

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion by Counsel to be Relieved
of Assignment

Motion by counsel assigned to represent the appellant before the County Court, Suffolk County, in connection with proceedings pursuant to Correction Law § 168-n to be relieved of an assignment to prosecute an appeal from a determination of the County Court, Suffolk County, dated January 11, 2005, and to assign new counsel to represent the appellant on the appeal.

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 former counsel is directed to turn over all papers in the action to new counsel herein assigned; and it is further,

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

Kerry Sloane Bassett, Esq.

320 Carleton Avenue Suite 4200

Central Islip, New York 11722

and it is further,

ORDERED that pursuant to Correction Law §168-n(3) the appellant's status as a poor person continues on appeal; 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 in this action, except for those minutes previously transcribed and certified (see 22 NYCRR 671.9); and it is further,

ORDERED that the Clerk of the trial court shall furnish one certified transcript of each of the proceedings to the appellant's counsel, without charge (see CPLR 1102[b]); 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 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 the filing fee is waived (see CPLR 1103[d]); 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.

CRANE, J.P., KRAUSMAN, RIVERA, and DILLON, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M34804

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THOMAS A. ADAMS, J.P.

PETER B. SKELOS

STEVEN W. FISHER

ROBERT J. LUNN, JJ.

2005-11633

Manuel Rial, et al., respondents, v

Larry Lee, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 23472/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellants to stay the trial in the above-entitled action pending hearing and determination of an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated November 9, 2005.

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 denied.

ADAMS, J.P., SKELOS, FISHER and LUNN, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M34800

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THOMAS A. ADAMS, J.P.

PETER B. SKELOS

STEVEN W. FISHER

ROBERT J. LUNN, JJ.

2005-10122

Nicholas Sabbatini, appellant, v

Benito Galati, et al., respondents.

(Appeal No. 1)

(Index No. 3652/05)

2006-00245

Nicholas Sabbatini, appellant, v

Benito Galati, respondent.

(Appeal No. 2)

(Index No. 8546/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant to stay enforcement of an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated November 30, 2005 (Appellate Division Docket No. 2006-00245), pending hearing and determination of an appeal therefrom and to consolidate that appeal with an appeal from an order of the same court dated September 27, 2005 (Appellate Division Docket No. 2005-10122).

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

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is to consolidate the appeals is denied; and it is further,

ORDERED that on the court's own motion, the appeals shall be calendared together, and shall be argued or submitted on the same day.

ADAMS, J.P., SKELOS, FISHER and LUNN, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M34805

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THOMAS A. ADAMS, J.P.

PETER B. SKELOS

STEVEN W. FISHER

ROBERT J. LUNN, JJ.

2004-07251, 2005-03422

Teri Sayegh, appellant,

v Isaac Sayegh, respondent.

(Index No. 34917/89)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant on appeals from two orders of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated June 16, 2004, and October 13, 2004, respectively, inter alia, to strike the respondent's brief or, alternatively, to enlarge the time to serve and file a reply brief.

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 appendix and all briefs are stricken, and on or before March 14, 2006, the appellant shall obtain and settle the transcript of the minutes of the hearing which occurred before the Supreme Court, Kings County; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged until April 14, 2006, and the appellant shall serve and file an appendix that complies with the rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.10.2[c]) and new brief on or before that date; and it is further,

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is to strike the respondent's brief or, alternatively, to enlarge the time to serve and file a reply brief is denied as academic; and it is further,

ORDERED that the motion is otherwise denied.

ADAMS, J.P., SKELOS, FISHER and LUNN, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M34767

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

BARRY A. COZIER

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

2003-05258

Shaban D. Simaee, etc., appellant, v

Michael M. Levi, etc., et al., respondents.

(Index No. 34659/01)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant, and cross motion by the respondents, for leave to reargue an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated March 28, 2003, which was determined by decision and order of this court dated October 11, 2005.

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

ORDERED that the motion and the cross motion are denied.

H. MILLER, J.P., COZIER, KRAUSMAN and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M34766

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ANITA R. FLORIO, J.P.

DANIEL F. LUCIANO

PETER B. SKELOS

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2005-00545

Gary Sinensky, et al., appellants-respondents,

v Solomon Rokowsky, et al., respondents-appellants.

(Index No. 11250/04)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motions by the respondents-appellants for leave to reargue an appeal and cross appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated December 9, 2004, which were determined by decision and order of this court dated October 11, 2005, or, in the alternative, for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeals from the decision and order of this court. Cross application by the respondents-appellants Victor Fein, Stanley Weiss, Board of Directors of Premier House, Inc., and Premier House, Inc., for this court to reject the opposition papers submitted by counsel for the appellants-respondents.

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

ORDERED that the motion is denied, with $100 costs; and it is further,

ORDERED that the cross application is denied.

FLORIO, J.P., LUCIANO, SKELOS and LIFSON, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M34811

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THOMAS A. ADAMS, J.P.

PETER B. SKELOS

STEVEN W. FISHER

ROBERT J. LUNN, JJ.

2005-11535

Thomas Smith, respondent,

v Crystal Windows & Door Systems, Ltd.,

appellant, et al., defendant.

(Index No. 18834/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant to stay the trial in the above-entitled action pending hearing and determination of an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated October 27, 2005.

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

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

ADAMS, J.P., SKELOS, FISHER and LUNN, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M34750

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2005-06659, 2005-06660

Analisa Torres, respondent,

v George Locker, appellant.

(Index No. 20310/03)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Appeals by George Locker from an order and judgment (one paper) and an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, both dated February 9, 2005. By scheduling order dated December 2, 2005, 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 proceedings to be transcribed for the appeals; or

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

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

(4) an affidavit or an affirmation withdrawing the appeals.

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 appeals in the above-entitled proceeding for failure to comply with the scheduling order dated December 2, 2005, 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 February 7, 2005; 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 of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M34770

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2005-09947

Kathleen Volpe-Cipriano, appellant,

v Joseph C. Cipriano, respondent.

(Index No. 13182/97)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Kathleen Volpe-Cipriano from an order of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, dated September 30, 2005. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on January 4, 2006. Pursuant to § 670.4(a)(2) of the Rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][2]), it is

ORDERED that within 30 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 of the Court

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




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2005-10673

Kathryn Wolle-Gordon, respondent,

v William Eric Gordon, appellant.

(Index No. 5284-03)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Appeal by William Eric Gordon from an order of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, dated August 8, 2005. By scheduling order dated December 2, 2005, 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 proceedings 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) 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 December 2, 2005, 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 February 7, 2006; 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 of the Court




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2005-05873

In the Matter of Starkia M. B. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Docket No. D-571-05)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Starkia M. B. from an order of the Family Court, Orange County, dated May 25, 2005. Pursuant to § 670.4(a)(2) of the rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][2]), it is

ORDERED 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 670.4[a][2]) and by serving and filing the appellant's brief on the appeal is enlarged until January 23, 2006.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M34793

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ANITA R. FLORIO, J.P.

DAVID S. RITTER

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

JOSEPH COVELLO, JJ.

2005-00220, 2005-00729

In the Matter of City of New York, Sanitation

Garage Brooklyn District 3 and 3A, respondent,

v 60 Nostrand Ave, LLC, et al., appellants.

(Appeal No. 1)

(Index No. 37905/03)

In the Matter of Marcy Housing Tenants

Association, et al., appellants, v City of New

York, et al., respondents

(Appeal No. 2)

(Index No. 8828/04)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the respondents for a preference in the calendaring of appeals from two orders of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated December 1, 2004, and January 5, 2005, respectively.

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

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

FLORIO, J.P., RITTER, KRAUSMAN and COVELLO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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2005-04947

In the Matter of William B. Cusick, appellant,

v Diane E. Abrams, respondent.

(Docket No. F-3628-00)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by William B. Cusick from an order of the Family Court, Nassau County, dated March 25, 2005. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on January 3, 2006. 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 within 30 days of the date of this order.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

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




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M34754

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2005-07173, 2005-07174

In the Matter of Dean Antonio Danvers, appellant,

v Audrey M. Clarke, respondent.

(Docket No. V-16563-03)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeals by Dean Antonio Danvers from two orders of the Family Court, Kings County, dated February 14, 2005, and April 13, 2005, respectively. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on December 30, 2006. 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 within 30 days of the date of this order.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

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

M34749

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2005-07968

In the Matter of Catherine Dauphin, respondent,

v Scott Parker, appellant.

(Docket No. F-5077-03)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Appeal by Scott Parker from an order of the Family Court, Richmond County, dated July 19, 2005. By scheduling order dated December 2, 2005, 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 proceedings 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 December 2, 2005, 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 February 7, 2006; 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 of the Court




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2005-08893

In the Matter of Cherie Estrella, respondent,

v Joseph Lewis, appellant.

(Docket No. V-01165-00)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Appeal by Joseph Lewis from an order of the Family Court, Richmond County, dated August 22, 2005. By scheduling order dated December 2, 2005, 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 proceedings 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) 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 December 2, 2005, 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 February 7, 2006; 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 of the Court




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2005-06747

In the Matter of Kendell F. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Docket No. D-1940/05)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Kendell F. from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated June 10, 2005. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on January 3, 2006. 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 within 30 days of the date of this order.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

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




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2005-11409

In the Matter of Felipe G. (Anonymous), appellant;

New York State Office of Children and Family

Services, nonparty-appellant.

(Docket No. D-06030/03)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by New York State Office of Children and Family Services from an order of the Family Court, Queens County, dated November 30, 2005. Pursuant to § 670.4(a) of the Rules of this court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a]), it is

ORDERED that the appeal in the above-entitled proceeding shall be perfected within 60 days after the receipt by the appellant of the transcripts of the minutes of the proceedings in the Family Court, and the appellant 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 appellant 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 in the Family Court proceeding 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 it has been ordered, the date thereof and the date by which the transcript is expected; or

(4) an affidavit or an affirmation withdrawing the appeal; 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 appeal to show cause why the appeal should or should not be dismissed.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

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




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2005-10915

In the Matter of Victoria General, appellant,

v Tanisha General, respondent.

(Docket No. V-2488-05)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Victoria General from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated October 25, 2005. By decision and order on motion of this court dated January 4, 2006, the following attorney was assigned as counsel on the appeal:

Linda C. Braunsberg, Esq.

370 Powell Street

Staten Island, New York 10312

(718) 317-6614

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

ORDERED that the appeal in the above-entitled proceeding 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 proceeding to be transcribed for the appeal; or

(2) if there are such minutes, an affidavit or affirmation that the transcripts have been received, and indicating the date received; or

(3) if the transcripts have not been received, an affidavit or affirmation stating that the order of this court dated January 4, 2006, has been served upon the clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken, the date thereof, and the date by which the transcripts are expected; or

(4) an affidavit or an affirmation withdrawing the appeal; 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 appeal to show cause why the appeal should or should not be dismissed.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

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




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2005-11016

In the Matter of Pina Grald, respondent,

v Jonathan A. Grald, appellant.

(Docket No. O-2149-04)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Appeal by Jonathan A. Grald from an order of the Family Court, Orange County, dated October 28, 2005. By scheduling order dated December 2, 2005, 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 proceedings 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 December 2, 2005, 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 February 7, 2006; 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 of the Court




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M34748

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2005-09125

In the Matter of Keith Greene, appellant,

v Cindy Holmes, respondent.

(Proceeding No. 1)

(Docket No. F-2012-95)

In the Matter of Keith Greene, appellant,

v Cindy Holmes, respondent.

(Proceeding No. 2)

(Docket No. P-6305-04)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Appeal by Keith Greene from an order of the Family Court, Orange County, dated September 6, 2005. By scheduling order dated December 6, 2005, 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 proceedings 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) 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 December 6, 2005, 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 February 7, 2006; 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 of the Court




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2004-00630

In the Matter of Javon H. (Anonymous),

appellant.

(Docket No. E-27043/02)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by the juvenile from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated December 23, 2003. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on November 30, 2005. 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 time to serve and file a brief on the appeal is enlarged until January 13, 2006.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M34782

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2005-04746, 2005-04749

In the Matter of Rashawn H. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Docket No. D-11723-03, D-16651-04)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeals by Rashawn H. from two orders of the Family Court, Queens County, dated February 24, 2005, and April 6, 2005, respectively. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on November 23, 2005. 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 time to serve and file a brief on the appeal is enlarged until February 6, 2006.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2005-10126

In the Matter of Donte K. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Docket No. D-1963-05)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Donte K. from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated October 17, 2005. By decision and order on motion of this court dated January 4, 2006, the following attorney was assigned as the law guardian on the appeal:

Robert J. Marinelli, Esq.

26 Court Street - Suite 1815

Brooklyn, New York 11242

(718) 624-9391

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

ORDERED that the appeal in the above-entitled proceeding 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 proceeding to be transcribed for the appeal; or

(2) if there are such minutes, an affidavit or affirmation that the transcripts have been received, and indicating the date received; or

(3) if the transcripts have not been received, an affidavit or affirmation stating that the order of this court dated January 4, 2006, has been served upon the clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken, the date thereof, and the date by which the transcripts are expected; or

(4) an affidavit or an affirmation withdrawing the appeal; 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 appeal to show cause why the appeal should or should not be dismissed.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

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




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2005-10438

In the Matter of Fantaysia L. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services, petitioner-respondent;

Marguerite S. (Anonymous), et al., appellants, et al., respondents.

(Docket No. N-11936-03)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Separate appeals by Marguerite S. and Michael L. from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated October 7, 2005. By decision and order on motion of this court dated January 4, 2006, the following attorney was assigned as counsel for the appellant Marguerite S. on the appeal:

Cheryl Charles-Duval, Esq.

44 Court Street - Suite 909

Brooklyn, New York 11201

(718) 694-8306

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

ORDERED that the appeal in the above-entitled proceeding 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 proceeding to be transcribed for the appeal; or

(2) if there are such minutes, an affidavit or affirmation that the transcripts have been received, and indicating the date received; or

(3) if the transcripts have not been received, an affidavit or affirmation stating that the order of this court dated January 4, 2006, has been served upon the clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken, the date thereof, and the date by which the transcripts are expected; or

(4) an affidavit or an affirmation withdrawing the appeal; 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 appeal to show cause why the appeal taken by Marguetire S. should or should not be dismissed.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

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




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M34758

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2005-08370

In the Matter of Marie Lazarre, respondent,

v Gary Talbot, appellant.

(Docket No. F-24682-04)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Gary Talbot from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated August 19, 2005. By decision and order on motion of this court dated December 14, 2005, inter alia, the appellant's motion to reargue a motion for leave to prosecute the above-entitled appeal as a poor person was denied. Pursuant to § 670.4(a) of the Rules of this court (22 NYCRR 670.4[a]), it is

ORDERED that the appeal in the above-entitled proceeding shall be perfected within 60 days after the receipt by the appellant of the transcripts of the minutes of the proceedings in the Family Court, and the appellant 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 15 days after the date of this scheduling order, the appellant 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 the Family Court proceeding 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 it has been ordered and paid for, the date thereof and the date by which the transcript is expected; or

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

ORDERED that if none of the above actions described in (1), (2), (3), or (4), above, has been taken within 15 days of the date of this scheduling order, the Clerk of the court shall issue an order to all parties to the appeal to show cause why the appeal should or should not be dismissed.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

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




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M34773

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ANITA R. FLORIO, J.P.

DAVID S. RITTER

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

JOSEPH COVELLO, JJ.

2005-11947

In the Matter of Theresa March, petitioner,

v Richard M. Lucifero, respondent.

(Docket No. O-13824-05)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by Richard M. Lucifero for leave to appeal to this court from an order of the Family Court, Nassau County, dated December 23, 2005, and to stay enforcement of the order pending hearing and determination of the appeal.

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

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is for leave to appeal to this court is denied; and it is further,

ORDERED that the motion is otherwise denied as academic.

FLORIO, J.P., RITTER, GOLDSTEIN and COVELLO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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ANITA R. FLORIO, J.P.

DAVID S. RITTER

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

JOSEPH COVELLO, JJ.

2005-11697

In the Matter of Eileen P. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Index No. 501167/05)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

On the court's own motion, it is

ORDERED that its decision and order on motion dated January 5, 2006, in the above-entitled matter is recalled and vacated, and the following decision and order on motion is substituted therefor:

Motion by the appellant to stay enforcement of an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated December 13, 2005, pending hearing and determination of an appeal therefrom, for a preference in the calendaring of the appeal, and for leave to prosecute the appeal on the original papers.

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

ORDERED that the branches of the motion which are for a stay and a preference are denied; and it is further

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is for leave to prosecute the appeal on the original papers is granted and the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including the transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the briefs of the parties, who are directed to file nine copies of their respective briefs and to serve one copy on each other.

FLORIO, J.P., RITTER, KRAUSMAN and COVELLO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M34791

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STEPHEN G. CRANE, J.P.

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

REINALDO E. RIVERA

MARK C. DILLON, JJ.

2005-11775

In the Matter of Richard A. Pavone III,

appellant, v Barbara A. Bronson, respondent.

In the Matter of Barbara A. Bronson, respondent,

v Richard A. Pavone III, appellant.

(Docket Nos. V-458-05, V-774-05, V-1107-05)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion by Counsel to be Relieved
of Assignment - Family Court

Motion by counsel assigned to represent the appellant in a proceeding before the Family Court, Dutchess County, to be relieved, for the assignment of new counsel to prosecute an appeal from an order of the Family Court, Dutchess County, entered October 28, 2005, and to grant the appellant leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person.

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

ORDERED that on the court's own motion, the appeal is dismissed, without costs or disbursements, on the ground that the appellant is not aggrieved by an order entered upon his consent (see CPLR 5511); and it is further,

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person is denied as academic.

CRANE, J.P., KRAUSMAN, RIVERA and DILLON, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2005-02365

In the Matter of Julissa R. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Docket No. D-1466/03)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Julissa R. from an order of the Family Court, Queens County, dated March 1, 2005. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on January 6, 2006. 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 within 30 days of the date of this order.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

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




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M34789

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

WILLIAM F. MASTRO

STEVEN W. FISHER

ROBERT J. LUNN, JJ.

2005-09590

In the Matter of Tabatha R. (Anonymous),

appellant, v Louis C. (Anonymous), respondent.

(Docket No. P-1066-05)

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 an appeal from an order of the Family Court, Richmond County, dated September 20, 2005, 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 or relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the branches of the motion which are to waive the filing fee, for free transcripts, and the assignment of counsel are denied; and it is further,

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is for leave to prosecute the appeal on the original papers is denied as unnecessary (see 22 NYCRR 670.9[d][1]).

H. MILLER, J.P., MASTRO, FISHER and LUNN, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M34751

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2005-09688

In the Matter of Renee J. Stackhouse, respondent,

v Anthony W. Alston, appellant.

(Docket No. F-16407-05)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Appeal by Anthony W. Alston from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated September 30, 2005. By scheduling order dated November 4, 2005, 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 proceedings 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 4, 2005, 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 February 7, 2006; 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 of the Court




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M34753

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2005-05200

In the Matter of Jason Tavarez, respondent,

v Samantha Musse, appellant.

(Docket No. V-20414-01)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Samantha Musse from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated April 29, 2005. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on January 9, 2006. Pursuant to § 670.4(a)(2) of the Rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][2]), it is

ORDERED that within 30 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 of the Court

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




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M34781

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

WILLIAM F. MASTRO

STEVEN W. FISHER

ROBERT J. LUNN, JJ.

2005-10124

In the Matter of Anne Verret, appellant,

v Garry Verret, respondent.

(Docket Nos. V-11980-02, V-11981-02,

V-21512-02, V-21513-02)

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

Motion by counsel assigned to represent the appellant in a proceeding before the Family Court, Kings County, to be relieved, for the assignment of new counsel to prosecute an appeal from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated September 21, 2005, to grant the appellant leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person, and to stay enforcement of the order pending hearing and determination of the appeal.

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

ORDERED that the branches of the motion which are to relieve counsel assigned to represent the appellant in the Family Court, Kings County, for the assignment of new counsel, and for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person are granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is to stay enforcement of the order pending hearing and determination of the appeal is denied; and it is further,

ORDERED that counsel assigned by the Family Court is relieved from representing the appellant on the appeal; 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 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 appeal:

Francine Shraga, Esq.

869 East 12th Street

Brooklyn, New York 11230

(718) 377-4894

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 decision and order on motion upon the Clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken.

H. MILLER, J.P., MASTRO, FISHER and LUNN, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M34759

M/nal

2005-07066

In the Matter of Myrteen West, respondent,

v Antoinette Turner, appellant.

(Docket No. V-19871-03)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Antoinette Turner from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated June 27, 2005. By decision and order on motion of this court dated January 10, 2006, the following attorney was assigned as counsel on the appeal:

Karl E. Bonheim, Esq.

P.O. Box 145

431 Griffing Avenue

Riverhead, New York 11901

(613) 208-9007

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

ORDERED that the appeal in the above-entitled proceeding 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 proceeding to be transcribed for the appeal; or

(2) if there are such minutes, an affidavit or affirmation that the transcripts have been received, and indicating the date received; or

(3) if the transcripts have not been received, an affidavit or affirmation stating that the order of this court dated January 10, 2006, has been served upon the clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken, the date thereof, and the date by which the transcripts are expected; or

(4) an affidavit or an affirmation withdrawing the appeal; 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 appeal to show cause why the appeal should or should not be dismissed.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

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




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M34731

F/

ANITA R. FLORIO, J.P.

DAVID S. RITTER

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

JOSEPH COVELLO, JJ.

2003-07131

The People, etc., respondent,

v Xenia Croft, appellant.

(S.C.I. No. 02-01164)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to Dismiss Appeal

Motion by the respondent to dismiss as abandoned an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Westchester County, rendered July 27, 2003.

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

ORDERED that the motion is granted and the appeal is dismissed (see 22 NYCRR 670.8[f]; CPL 470.60[1]).

FLORIO, J.P., RITTER, GOLDSTEIN, and COVELLO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M34725

F/

ANITA R. FLORIO, J.P.

DAVID S. RITTER

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

JOSEPH COVELLO, JJ.

2002-11027

The People, etc., respondent,

v Jason Dingle, appellant.

(S.C.I. No. 2783/00)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to Dismiss Appeal

Motion by the respondent to dismiss as abandoned an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Nassau County, rendered December 3, 2002.

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

ORDERED that the motion is granted and the appeal is dismissed (see 22 NYCRR 670.8[f]; CPL 470.60[1]).

FLORIO, J.P., RITTER, GOLDSTEIN, and COVELLO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M34726

F/

ANITA R. FLORIO, J.P.

DAVID S. RITTER

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

JOSEPH COVELLO, JJ.

2004-11200

The People, etc., respondent,

v Warren Ricardo Dixon, appellant.

(Ind. No. 2891/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to Dismiss Appeal

Motion by the respondent to dismiss as abandoned an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, rendered November 19, 2004.

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

ORDERED that the motion is granted and the appeal is dismissed (see 22 NYCRR 670.8[f]; CPL 470.60[1]).

FLORIO, J.P., RITTER, GOLDSTEIN, and COVELLO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M34727

F/

ANITA R. FLORIO, J.P.

DAVID S. RITTER

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

JOSEPH COVELLO, JJ.

2003-01918

The People, etc., respondent,

v Rudy Henriquez, appellant.

(Ind. No. 02-00181)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to Dismiss Appeal

Motion by the respondent to dismiss as abandoned an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Rockland County, rendered January 29, 2003.

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

ORDERED that the motion is granted and the appeal is dismissed (see 22 NYCRR 670.8[f]; CPL 470.60[1]).

FLORIO, J.P., RITTER, GOLDSTEIN, and COVELLO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M34649

F/

A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

THOMAS A. ADAMS J.P.

STEPHEN G. CRANE

WILLIAM F. MASTRO, JJ.

2005-07096

The People, etc., respondent,

v Larry McNeil, appellant.

(Ind. No. 5117/04)

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 Supreme Court, Kings County, rendered July 14, 2005, 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 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 and 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:

The Legal Aid Society

199 Water Street - 5th Floor

New York, New York 10038

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.

PRUDENTI, P.J., ADAMS, CRANE, and MASTRO , JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

05 R 3276

Ulster Corr. Fac.

Box 800 - Berme Road

Napanoch, New York 12458




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M34729

F/

ANITA R. FLORIO, J.P.

DAVID S. RITTER

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

JOSEPH COVELLO, JJ.

2003-11049

The People, etc., respondent,

v William Pesello, appellant.

(S.C.I. No. 03-00499)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to Dismiss Appeal

Motion by the respondent to dismiss as abandoned an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, rendered November 5, 2003.

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

ORDERED that the motion is granted and the appeal is dismissed (see 22 NYCRR 670.8[f]; CPL 470.60[1]).

FLORIO, J.P., RITTER, GOLDSTEIN, and COVELLO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M34730

F/

ANITA R. FLORIO, J.P.

DAVID S. RITTER

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

JOSEPH COVELLO, JJ.

2003-11044

The People, etc., respondent,

v Michael Puff, appellant.

(S.C.I. No. 00-01457)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to Dismiss Appeal

Motion by the respondent to dismiss as abandoned an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Westchester County, rendered November 19, 2003.

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

ORDERED that the motion is granted and the appeal is dismissed (see 22 NYCRR 670.8[f]; CPL 470.60[1]).

FLORIO, J.P., RITTER, GOLDSTEIN, and COVELLO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M34740

F/

ANITA R. FLORIO, J.P.

DAVID S. RITTER

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

JOSEPH COVELLO, JJ.

2004-06593

The People, etc., respondent,

v David Robles, appellant.

(Ind. No. 495/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to serve and file a supplemental brief on an

appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Queens County, rendered July 12, 2004.

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 appellant shall file nine copies of the supplemental brief and serve one copy on the District Attorney on or before April 11, 2006.

FLORIO, J.P., RITTER, GOLDSTEIN, and COVELLO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M34764

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ANITA R. FLORIO, J.P.

DAVID S. RITTER

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

JOSEPH COVELLO, JJ.

2001-10936

The People, etc., respondent,

v Prateek Sharma, appellant.

(Ind. No. 489/01)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the respondent to dismiss an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Nassau County, rendered November 15, 2001, as abandoned and cross application by the appellant to enlarge the time to perfect the appeal.

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

ORDERED that the cross application is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED 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 his brief on the appeal is enlarged until June 12, 2006; and it is further,

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

FLORIO, J.P., RITTER, GOLDSTEIN and COVELLO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M34745

F/

ANITA R. FLORIO, J.P.

DAVID S. RITTER

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

JOSEPH COVELLO, JJ.

2005-11140

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Jahmar D. Smith, defendant.

(Ind. No. 03-01713)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the defendant pro se pursuant to CPL 460.30 to extend his time to take an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Westchester County, rendered August 30, 2005.

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

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

FLORIO, J.P., RITTER, GOLDSTEIN, and COVELLO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court