Supreme Court of the State of New York Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department MOTION DECISIONS FOR JULY 14, 2004

TITLECase Number
Akram v Green2004-03059
Allah v State of New York2004-03217
Aniello v McKenna2004-03480
Asta Commercial, LLC, a/a/o Finova Capital Co2004-02408
Balis v Balis2004-05383
Boddie v Yehia2004-00997
Castillo v Santamaria2004-00234
Chapon v Green2003-06739
Costanza v Gold2003-06546
Fornells v Figueras2004-02421
Hardwick Elevator Corp. v Boyard Management C2004-04950
Lubic v The Gap, Inc.2004-02942
Machado v Jet Worldwide USA Chronopost, Inter2004-00327
Pincione v Harry Winston, Inc.2004-04164
Roach v Tozzo2004-00889
Sciametta v Seaman's Furniture Company, Inc.2004-02349
Ventresca Realty Corp. v Houlihan Parnes Corp2004-00505
Mtr of A. (Anonymous), Kaitlin Julieann; A., 2004-05372
Mtr of A. (Anonymous), Patti; Administration 2003-05960
Mtr of Gilleo v Lienhard2004-05422
Mtr of Guglielmone v Leonard2004-00686
Mtr of L. (Anonymous), Kiara; P., Arianna; Ad2003-06293 + 1
Mtr of Lee v Lee2003-04600
Mtr of M. (Anonymous), Isabel v P. (Anonymous2004-05363
Mtr of M. (Anonymous), Zakrya; Administration2004-03424
Mtr of MacKenzie v Eskesen2003-10698
Mtr of Metelitz v Johnson2004-01513
Mtr of Minzi Wang v Chu2004-05361
Mtr of Panetta v Ruddy2004-02089
Mtr of Piro v Piro2004-00411
Peo v Aparicio, David2004-04445
Peo v Espinal, Angelo2000-04687 + 1
Peo v Felice, Daniel2004-04018
Peo v Grigg, Juan J.2004-04659
Peo v Humphrey, Clinton2004-04754
Peo v Murden, William2004-03836
Peo v Pearman, Robert2004-04665
Peo v Perez, Dimas1999-11047
Peo v Pettiford, Carey2004-04857
Peo v Raiford, Michael2004-04889
Peo v Smith, David2002-04454
Peo v Smith, Eugene C.2004-05024
Peo v Struss, Anthony2003-01277
Peo v Ventura, Mauro2004-04890
Peo v Wagnoon, Glenn2004-03213







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M13737

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2004-03059

Sardar M. Akram, et al., respondents,

v Sydney O. Green, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 15259/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated January 26, 2004.

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ORDERED that the application is granted and the appeal is marked withdrawn.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




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M13765

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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

SONDRA MILLER

SANDRA L. TOWNES

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-03217

Infinite Uhura Allah, appellant,

v State of New York, respondent.

(Claim No. 101315)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from a judgment of the Court of Claims, dated March 9, 2004, as a poor person and for the assignment of counsel.

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 denied.

ALTMAN, J.P., S. MILLER, TOWNES and LIFSON, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2004-03480

Beth Aniello, plaintiff-respondent, v

Ryan W. McKenna, et al., defendants,

Carlucci & Legum, LLP, nonparty-appellant.

(Index No. 705/01)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an amended order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated April 1, 2004.

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 of the Court




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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

SONDRA MILLER

SANDRA L. TOWNES

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-02408

Asta Commercial, LLC, a/a/o Finova Capital

Corporation, etc., respondents, v A&G Lintex,

Inc., et al., defendants, Jerry Szymanski,

appellant.

(Index No. 10644/01)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by Marshall S. Bluth, the attorney for the appellant, for leave to withdraw as counsel on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, entered February 4, 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 Marshall S. Bluth is relieved from representing the appellant with respect to the instant appeal; and it is further,

ORDERED that on or before August 5, 2004, Marshall S. Bluth is directed to serve his client by one of the methods specified in CPLR 2103(c), with a copy of this decision and order and shall file proof of such service with the Clerk of this court; and it is further,

ORDERED that no further proceedings shall be taken against the appellant, without leave of the court, until the expiration of 30 days after service upon him of a copy of this decision and order; and it is further,

ORDERED that on the court's own motion, the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged until October 1, 2004, and the record or appendix on the appeal and the appellant's brief must be served and filed on or before that date.

ALTMAN, J.P., S. MILLER, TOWNES and LIFSON, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

SONDRA MILLER

SANDRA L. TOWNES

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-05383

George Balis, appellant,

v Maxine Balis, respondent.

(Index No. 14947/92)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, dated June 18, 2004, as a poor person and for the assignment of counsel.

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 for leave to proceed on the original papers is granted, and the appeal shall 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; and it is further,

ORDERED that those branches of the motion which are for a copy of the transcript without charge, to waive payment of the filing fee, and for the assignment of counsel are denied.

ALTMAN, J.P., S. MILLER, TOWNES and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M13742

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2004-00997

Susan Boddie, respondent,

v Tony Yehia, appellant.

(Index No. 201864/03)

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 October 29, 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 of the Court




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2004-00234

Gloria Castillo, plaintiff-appellant, v

Olivia Santamaria, et al., respondents,

Gary Bergin, et al., defendants-appellants.

(Index No. 10752/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants Gary Bergin and Michelle L. Bergin to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated December 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 by Gary Bergin and Michelle L. Bergin is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M13767

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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

SONDRA MILLER

SANDRA L. TOWNES

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2003-06739

Jean Benoit Chapon, appellant,

v Chepas Green, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 31457/01)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant to recall and vacate so much of a decision and order on motion of this court, entitled "In the Matter of the Dismissal of Causes for Failure to Perfect - May 2004 Calendar", dated May 24, 2004, as dismissed an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated March 23, 2003, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(e) for failure to timely perfect the same, to reinstate the appeal, and to enlarge the time to perfect the appeal.

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., S. MILLER, TOWNES and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

SONDRA MILLER

SANDRA L. TOWNES

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2003-06546

Sam Costanza, appellant, v Chananya Gold,

et al., defendants; Kenneth B. Hawco, nonparty-

respondent.

(Index No. 41439/00)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the nonparty-respondent on an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated May 23, 2003, to strike the record on appeal and the appellant's brief on the ground, inter alia, that they are inadequate, or alternatively, to enlarge the time to serve and file a brief.

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 strike the record on appeal and the appellant's brief is denied; and it is further,

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is to enlarge the time to serve and file a brief is granted, and the nonparty-respondent's brief must be served and filed on or before July 30, 2004; and it is further,

ORDERED that no further enlargements of time shall be granted.

ALTMAN, J.P., S. MILLER, TOWNES and LIFSON, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

SONDRA MILLER

SANDRA L. TOWNES

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-02421

Yvonne Fornells, appellant,

v Tagart David Figueras, respondent.

(Index No. 02614/97)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Appeal by Yvonne Fornells from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, entered January 28, 2004. By order to show cause dated June 8, 2004, the parties or their attorneys were 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 a scheduling order dated April 6, 2004, issued pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.4(a).

Now, on the court's own motion, and the papers filed in response to the order to show cause, 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 April 6, 2004, 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 August 30, 2004.

ALTMAN, J.P., S. MILLER, TOWNES and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

SONDRA MILLER

SANDRA L. TOWNES

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-04950

Hardwick Elevator Corp., respondent,

v Boyard Management Corp., et al.,

appellants.

(Index No. 2628/04)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellants on an appeal from order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated April 30, 2004, to stay enforcement of a judgment entered March 24, 2004, pending hearing and determination of the appeal from the order.

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., S. MILLER, TOWNES and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M13739

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2004-02942

Edward Lubic, et al., respondents, v

The Gap, Inc., et al., appellants.

(Index No. 976/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, dated March 8, 2004.

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 of the Court




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M13734

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2004-00327

Otolino Machado, respondent, v Jet Worldwide

USA Chronopost, International, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 21539/01)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated November 24, 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 of the Court




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M13741

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2004-04164

Max Pincione, respondent, v

Harry Winston, Inc., appellant.

(Index No. 7380/00)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated March 24, 2004.

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 of the Court




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M13747

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2004-00889

Justine McAllister Roach, respondent,

v Pellegrino J. Tozzo, etc., et al., appellants.

(Index No. 7317/93)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated January 16, 2004.

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 of the Court




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M13744

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2004-02349

Theresa Sciametta, plaintiff-respondent, v

Seaman's Furniture Company, Inc., et al.,

defendants-respondents, Ken Bar

Development Company, appellant

(and a third-party action).

(Index No. 11143/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Richmond County, dated January 28, 2004.

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 of the Court




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M13738

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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

SONDRA MILLER

SANDRA L. TOWNES

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-00505

Ventresca Realty Corp., respondent,

v Houlihan Parnes Corp., defendant,

455 Central Corp., appellant.

(Index No. 8051/01)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Application by the appellant pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(d)(2) to enlarge the time to perfect an appeal from a decision of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, dated December 4, 2003.

ORDERED that on the court's own motion, the appellant's notice of appeal, which was filed within the time permitted for taking an appeal from a judgment of the same court dated August 19, 2003, is deemed to be a notice of appeal from the judgment (see CPLR 5512[a]); and it is further,

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged until August 9, 2004, and the record or appendix on the appeal and the appellant's brief must be served and filed on or before that date.

ALTMAN, J.P., S. MILLER, TOWNES and LIFSON, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2004-05372

In the Matter of Kaitlin Julieann A. (Anonymous).

Commissioner of Administration for Children's

Services of City of New York, appellant.

(Proceeding No. 1)

In the Matter of Brandon A. (Anonymous).

Commissioner of Administration for Children's

Services of City of New York, appellant.

(Proceeding No. 2).

(Docket Nos. B-12168-00/03, B-12169-00/03)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Commissioner of Administration for Children's Services of City of New York, by permission, from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated May 4, 2004. 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 proceedings 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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2003-05960

In the Matter of Patti A. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services, petitioner-

respondent; Kathryn A. (Anonymous), appellant;

Mark H. (Anonymous), respondent-respondent;

Arline A. (Anonymous), nonparty-respondent.

(Docket No. N-11930-01)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Kathryn A. from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated June 5, 2003. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on May 24, 2004. The respondent's brief was served and filed on July 7, 2004. Pursuant to § 670.4(a)(2) of the rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][2]), it is

ORDERED that the law guardian's time to serve and file a brief on the appeal is enlarged until August 13, 2004.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2004-05422

In the Matter of Maria Gilleo, respondent,

v Priscilla Lienhard, appellant.

(Docket No. V-1703-03)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Priscilla Lienhard from an order of the Family Court, Dutchess County, entered June 18, 2004. By decision and order of this court dated July 9, 2004, the following attorney was assigned as counsel on the appeal:

Arza Feldman, Esq.

300 Rabro Drive

Hauppauge, New York 11788

(631) 272-5207

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 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 July 9, 2004, has been served upon the clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken, 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 Mr. Rose. Please contact him at 718-722-6313 with any questions.




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2004-00686

In the Matter of Moira Guglielmone, appellant,

v Timothy Leonard, respondent.

(Docket No. O-12794-02/03B)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Appeal by Moira Guglielmone from an order of the Family Court, Nassau County, dated December 16, 2003. The transcripts were received by the appellant on March 4, 2004, and pursuant to the scheduling order of this court dated February 26, 2004, the appeal in the above-entitled proceeding was to be perfected within 60 days of the date of the scheduling order. The appeal has not been perfected. 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 February 26, 2004, 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 August 4, 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 of the Court



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2003-06293, 2003-08619

In the Matter of Kiara L. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services, respondent;

Jacqueline L. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 1)

In the Matter of Karisma L. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services, respondent;

Jacqueline L. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 2)

In the Matter of Zahaira L. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services, respondent;

Jacqueline L. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 3)

(Docket Nos. N-5045/02, N-5046/02, N-5047/02)

In the Matter of Arianna P. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services, respondent;

Barbara A. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 4)

(Docket No. N-17505/02)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeals from two orders of the Family Court, Kings County, dated July 2, 2003, and September 26, 2003, respectively. The appellants' brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on May 24, 2004. Pursuant to § 670.4(a)(2) of the rules of this court (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[a][2]), it is

ORDERED that the time of the respondent and the law guardian to serve and file their briefs on the appeals is enlarged until August 16, 2004.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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2003-04600

In the Matter of Patricia Lee, appellant,

v Gregory Lee, respondent.

(Docket No. F-2375-02)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Patricia Lee from an order of the Family Court, Queens County, dated April 28, 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 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 August 6, 2004.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2004-05363

In the Matter of Isabel M. (Anonymous), respondent,

v Benigno P. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Docket No. P-01618-03)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Benigno P., by permission, from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated May 18, 2004. 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 of the 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 it has been ordered and paid for, the date thereof and the date by which the transcript is expected; or

(4) if the appellant is indigent and cannot 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. Such a motion must be supported by an affidavit from the appellant, stating either that he or she qualified for assigned counsel upon application to the Family Court and that his or her financial status has not changed since that time, or that he or she had retained counsel or appeared pro se in the Family Court, and listing his or her assets and income; or

(5) 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), (4), or (5) 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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M13711

M/nal

2004-03424

In the Matter of Zakrya M. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services,

respondent; Vaneshia R. (Anonymous),

appellant.

(Docket No. N-15563/00)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Vaneshia R. from an order of the Family Court, Queens County, dated March 19, 2004. By decision and order of this court dated July 8, 2004, the following attorney was assigned as counsel on the appeal:

David I. Bliven, Esq.

90-50 Parsons Blvd. - Suite 401C

Jamaica, New York 11432

(718) 725-9600

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 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 July 8, 2004, has been served upon the clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken, 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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M13760

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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

SONDRA MILLER

SANDRA L. TOWNES

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2003-10698

In the Matter of Paula C. MacKenzie, appellant,

v Harry D. Eskesen, respondent.

(Docket No. F-02690/89)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Appeal by Paula C. MacKenzie from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated October 23, 2003. By order to show cause dated June 8, 2004, the parties or their attorneys were 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 a scheduling order dated January 6, 2004, issued pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.4(a).

Now, on the court's own motion, and the papers filed in response to the order to show cause, it is

ORDERED that the appeal is dismissed, without costs or disbursements, for failure to comply with the scheduling order dated January 6, 2004 (see 22 NYCRR 670.4[5]).

ALTMAN, J.P., S. MILLER, TOWNES and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M13762

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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

SONDRA MILLER

SANDRA L. TOWNES

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-01513

In the Matter of Carey R. Metelitz, appellant,

v Lisa R. Johnson, respondent.

(Docket No. F-03059/98)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the respondent to dismiss an appeal from an order of the Family Court, Nassau County, dated December 10, 2003, on the ground that the appeal was untimely taken.

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 appeal is dismissed, without costs or disbursements.

ALTMAN, J.P., S. MILLER, TOWNES and LIFSON, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M13727

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2004-05361

In the Matter of Minzi Wang, petitioner-respondent,

v John Zhong Qiang Chu, appellant, et al., respondent.

(Docket No. V-7850-04)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by John Zhong Qiang Chu, by permission, from an order of the Family Court, Queens County, dated May 17, 2004. 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 of the 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 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 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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M13730

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2004-02089

In the Matter of Beth Panetta, appellant,

v Gannon T. Ruddy, Sr., respondent.

(Docket No. V-4224-97)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Beth Panetta from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated February 20, 2004. By decision and order of this court dated July 6, 2004, the following attorney was assigned as counsel on the appeal:

Marlene Lange Budd, Esq.

2 Brush Place

Huntington, New York 11743-6404

(631) 421-3799

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 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 July 6, 2004, has been served upon the clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken, 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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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M13761

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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

SONDRA MILLER

SANDRA L. TOWNES

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-00411

In the Matter of Helen Piro, appellant,

v Carl Piro, respondent.

(Docket No. F-10783/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Appeal by Helen Piro from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated December 9, 2003. By order to show cause dated June 8, 2004, the parties or their attorneys were 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 a decision and order on motion of this court dated March 15, 2004, enlarging the time to perfect the appeal. Application by the appellant for leave to withdraw the appeal.

Now, on the court's own motion, and the application, and no other papers having been filed in response to the order to show cause or the application, it is

ORDERED that the application is granted, and the appeal is deemed withdrawn, without costs or disbursements; and it is further,

ORDERED that the motion is denied as academic.

ALTMAN, J.P., S. MILLER, TOWNES and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M13329

F/

DAVID S. RITTER, J.

2004-04445

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v David Aparicio, defendant.

(Ind. No. 1206/91)

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 March 15, 2004, 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.

DAVID S. RITTER

Associate Justice



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M13769

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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

SONDRA MILLER

SANDRA L. TOWNES

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2000-04687, 2000-07141

The People, etc., respondent,

v Angelo Espinal, appellant.

(Ind. No. 3451/98)

Motion by the respondent to enlarge the time to serve and file a brief on appeals from a judgment and an amended judgment of the Supreme Court, Queens County, both rendered April 27, 2000.

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 July 23, 2004, and the respondent's brief must be served and filed on or before that date.

ALTMAN, J.P., S. MILLER, TOWNES and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M13694

F/

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

STEPHEN G. CRANE

STEVEN W. FISHER

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-04018

The People, etc., respondent,

v Daniel Felice, appellant.

(Ind. No. 44/04)

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 County Court, Dutchess County, rendered April 22, 2004, 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:

David Goodman, Esq.

Public Defender

22 Market Street

Poughkeepsie, New York 12601

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., CRANE, FISHER, and LIFSON, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

04 A 2455

Clinton Corr. Fac.

Route 374, Cook St.

P.O. Box 2000

Dannemora, New York 12929




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M13701

F/

A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

DAVID S. RITTER

FRED T. SANTUCCI

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN

ANITA R. FLORIO, JJ.

2004-04659

The People, etc., respondent,

v Juan J. Grigg, appellant.

(Ind. No. 2296-03)

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 May 17, 2004, 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 County - 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.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

04 R 2150

Marcy Corr. Fac.

Box 5000

Marcy, New York 13403




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M13699

F/

A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

DAVID S. RITTER

FRED T. SANTUCCI

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN

ANITA R. FLORIO, JJ.

2004-04754

The People, etc., respondent,

v Clinton Humphrey, appellant.

(Ind. No. 03-00377)

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, Rockland County, rendered May 11, 2004, 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:

James Licata

Office of the Public Defender

11 New Hemstead Road

New City, New York 10956-3664

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., RITTER, SANTUCCI, ALTMAN, FLORIO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

04 A 2687

Downstate Corr. Fac.

Box F

Fishkill, New York 12524




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M13334

F/

DAVID S. RITTER, J.

2004-03836

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v William Murden, defendant.

(Ind. No. 14176/89)

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, entered March 26, 2004, 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.

DAVID S. RITTER

Associate Justice



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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M13748

F/

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

SONDRA MILLER

SANDRA L. TOWNES

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-04665

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Robert Pearman, defendant.

(Ind. No. 2055/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion for Leave to Serve
Late Notice of Appeal, for Poor
Person Relief & to Assign
Counsel - Appeal from Judgment

Motion by the defendant pro se pursuant to CPL 460.30 for an extension of time to take an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, rendered September 9, 2003, for leave to prosecute the appeal 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 denied.

ALTMAN, J.P., S. MILLER, TOWNES, and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's Address:

03 R 4930

Cape Vincent Corr. Fac.

Route 12E, Box 739

Cape Vincent, New York 13618



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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M13743

E/sl

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

SONDRA MILLER

SANDRA L. TOWNES

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

1999-11047

The People, etc., respondent,

v Dimas Perez, appellant.

(Ind. No. 44/98)

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 November 5, 1999.

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 respondent's time to serve and file a brief is enlarged until July 26, 2004, and the respondent's brief must be served and filed on or before that date.

ALTMAN, J.P., S. MILLER, TOWNES and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M13700

F/

A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

DAVID S. RITTER

FRED T. SANTUCCI

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN

ANITA R. FLORIO, JJ.

2004-04857

The People, etc., respondent,

v Carey Pettiford, appellant.

(Ind. No. 03-01172)

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 18, 2004, 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:

Stephen Filler, Esq.

303 South Broadway - Suite 222

Tarrytown, New York 10591

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., RITTER, SANTUCCI, ALTMAN, FLORIO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

Please make inquiry to the State Inmate Locator

New York State Department of Correctional Services

Telephone: (518) 457-0043




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M13704

F/

A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

DAVID S. RITTER

FRED T. SANTUCCI

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN

ANITA R. FLORIO, JJ.

2004-04889

The People, etc., respondent,

v Michael Raiford, appellant.

(Ind. No. 8062-03)

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

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from a determination of the County Court, Suffolk County, dated April 29, 2004, 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 branch of the motion which is for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person is denied as unnecessary, as the appellant was granted leave to proceed as a poor person in the County Court and, pursuant to Correction Law 168-n (3), his 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 branch of the motion which is to assign counsel is granted and 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 County - 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 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.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's Address:

15 Spruce Road

Amityville, New York 11701




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M13751

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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

SONDRA MILLER

SANDRA L. TOWNES

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2002-04454

The People, etc., respondent,

v David Smith, appellant.

(Ind. No. 3470/01)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to File a Supplemental Brief

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, Kings County, rendered May 1, 2002.

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., S. MILLER, TOWNES, and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

02 A 2737

Clinton Corr. Fac.

Box 2002

Dannemora, New York 12929



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M13493

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GLORIA GOLDSTEIN, J.

2004-05024

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Eugene C. Smith, defendant.

(Ind. No. 00-01716)

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, Westchester County, dated May 13, 2004, 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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M13750

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MYRIAM J. ALTMAN, J.P.

SONDRA MILLER

SANDRA L. TOWNES

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2003-01277

The People, etc., respondent,

v Anthony Struss, appellant.

(Ind. No. 81/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion to File a Supplemental Brief

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to serve and file a supplemental brief on an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Dutchess County, rendered January 17, 2003.

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

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

ALTMAN, J.P., S. MILLER, TOWNES, and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

03 R 0438

Bare Hill Corr. Fac.

Box 20

Malone, New York 12953




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M13702

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A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

DAVID S. RITTER

FRED T. SANTUCCI

MYRIAM J. ALTMAN

ANITA R. FLORIO, JJ.

2004-04890

The People, etc., respondent,

v Mauro Ventura, appellant.

(Ind. No. 599-00)

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

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from a determination of the County Court, Suffolk County, dated May 26, 2004, 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 branch of the motion which is for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person is denied as unnecessary, as the appellant was granted leave to proceed as a poor person in the County Court and, pursuant to Correction Law 168-n (3), his 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 branch of the motion which is to assign counsel is granted and 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 County - 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 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.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's Address:

00 A 4934

Mohawk Corr. Fac.

6100 School Road

Rome, New York 13440




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M13332

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DAVID S. RITTER, J.

2004-03213

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Glenn Wagnoon, defendant.

(Ind. No. 8150/93)

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 March 31, 2004, 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.

DAVID S. RITTER

Associate Justice