Supreme Court of the State of New York Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department MOTION DECISIONS FOR JULY 20, 2005

TITLECase Number
Bleza v Miehi Cab Corp.2005-03056
Brooklyn Properties, LLC v City of New York2004-11026
Chiusano v Trucklease Corporation2005-02554
Conserve Electric, Inc. v Tulger Contracting 2004-10282
Cordisco v Mooney2005-03328
Eschbach v East Rockaway School District2005-00082
Ferrante v Wold2005-00473 +1
First Data Merchant Services v Mirpuri2005-03337 +1
Freitag v N&D Auto Leasing Co., Inc.2005-01500
Guerin v Noll Street Housing Development Fund2005-01053
Hirschorn v Hagnat2005-05150
Imburgia v LBV Realty Associates2005-02331
Interpharm, Inc. v General Star Indemnity Com2004-06298
Interpharm, Inc. v General Star Indemnity Com2004-06386
Katz v Tower Insurance Company of New York2005-03368 +1
Kingston v Breslin2004-07277 +1
Kramer v Kramer2004-09895
Lau v Tak Cheng2005-04213
Lord v Chery2005-01503
Merrill v Gaynor2005-04236
Miceli v Miceli2005-02883 +1
Miller v MNT Taxi Corp.2005-03382
Nextel of New York, Inc. v 87-10 51st Avenue 2005-06364
North Fork Preserve, Inc. v Kaplan2005-05711
O'Donnell v Blanaru2004-03937
Ortiz v Batash2004-10709
Peniston v Epstein2005-06298
Piekarski v Gruen2005-01481
Pottenger v Pottenger2004-06644
Pratt v Ackert2004-09200
Roman v Millennium Realty Adventures, Inc.2004-11024
Schenkerman v Orienta Gardens Owners, Inc.2005-01674
Simbari v Ginsburg Development, LLC2005-03436
Sydney v State of New York2005-03150
Vague v Friedberg2005-01378
Weisberg v Sabia2005-01800
Weissman v Weissman2005-05862
Wheeler-Nicholson v Quinn2005-00247
Mtr of Allstate Insurance Company v Ramous2005-01627
Mtr of B. (Anonymous), Alexander; B., Nacho; 2005-05069
Mtr of B. (Anonymous), David A.2004-08646
Mtr of C. (Anonymous), Michael; mercy/First; 2004-10591 +3
Mtr of Campo v Chapman2004-08922
Mtr of Coates v Lee2005-01122
Mtr of D. (Anonymous), Tiffany; Corporation C2005-05011
Mtr of D. (Anonymous), Zakkariyya; Suffolk Co2005-03271
Mtr of Eagle Insurance Company v Jemali2005-01604
Mtr of Fallarino v Ayala2005-01272
Mtr of Goetz, Deceased2004-10618
Mtr of Greenstein v Greenstein2004-10395 +2
Mtr of H. (Anonymous), Dan; Corporation Couns2005-00879
Mtr of L. (Anonymous), Chanel Monique; Suffol2005-04810
Mtr of L.-B. (Anonymous), Darlene v B. (Anony2005-04461
Mtr of Lombard v Breslin2005-04965
Mtr of Luizzi v Collins2005-03760
Mtr of Lutz v Goldstone2005-02024 +1
Mtr of M. (Anonymous), Juliane; Matthew; Admi2005-00863
Mtr of O. (Anonymous), Anthony; Westchester C2005-04463
Mtr of Ocampo v Jimenez2005-03909
Mtr of R. (Anonymous), Jonathan; Seaman's Soc2005-03775
Mtr of S. (Anonymous), Maithsa Edourd; G., Er2005-03505
Mtr of Spencer v Innis2005-00608
Mtr of T. (Anonymous), Tyrelle; Corporation C2004-08961
Mtr of Two Trees Farm, Inc. v Planning Board 2004-10802 +1
Mtr of V. (Anonymous), Ricky Joseph, a/k/a J.2004-08585
Mtr of W. (Anonymous), Michael Unique; Lakesi2004-10314
Mtr of Waldman v Waldman2005-04303
Mtr of Weinberger v Frankel2005-04432
Mtr of Zinsser, deceased2005-00875
Peo v Almanzar, Juan2005-05337
Peo v Arena, Marie C.2005-02914
Peo v Baptiste, Larry2005-04600
Peo v Brown, Jason2005-04421
Peo v Carolan, William2005-04758
Peo v Crawford, Donald2004-06293
Peo v Cuello, Amaury R.2005-05242
Peo v Dees, Sonja2004-08317
Peo v Diaz, Carlos2005-05355
Peo v Figueroa, Raymond2005-02262
Peo v Flowers, Richard2005-05251
Peo v Fotiou, John2005-05353 +1
Peo v Haynes, Ronald2005-05143
Peo v Jiggetts, William2002-04926
Peo v Johnson, Kenneth2002-03449
Peo v Manley, Joe2005-05464
Peo v McKinney, Michael A.2001-04980
Peo v Montanez, Anthony2005-04040
Peo v Murray, James2005-05321
Peo v Norris, Anthony2005-04601
Peo v Ramirez, Miguel2001-03883
Peo v Santos, Victor2005-05364
Peo v Stewart, Christopher2005-05361
Peo v Vasquez, Gilbert2005-02467
Peo v Warren, Damon2005-03645
Peo v Wilson, Valarie2004-05036







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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M27948

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2005-03056

Rudy Bleza, plaintiff-respondent,

Petonia Roca, plaintiff-appellant, v

Miehi Cab Corp., et al., defendants-

respondents.

(Index No. 10350/02)

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 February 16, 2005.

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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M27893

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2004-11026

Brooklyn Properties, LLC, et al., respondents,

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

(Index No. 42195/02)

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 November 17, 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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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M27861

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2005-02554

Carmine Chiusano, et al., respondents,

v Tucklease Corporation, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 4757/04)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Orange County, dated January 27, 2005.

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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M27880

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2004-10282

Conserve Electric, Inc., respondent,

v Tulger Contracting Corp., et al., appellants.

(Index No. 5725/00)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant Amwest Contracting Corp. to withdraw an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Queens County, entered October 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 by Amwest Contracting Corp. is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M27897

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2005-03328

Danielle Cordisco, respondent,

v Michael J. Mooney, appellant.

(Index No. 23042/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated March 16, 2005.

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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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M27900

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2005-00082

Erin Eschbach, et al., appellants, v

East Rockaway School District, respondent.

(Index No. 20317/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated October 27, 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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M27692

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2005-00473

John J. Ferrante, appellant-respondent,

v Gregory C. Wold, et al., respondents-appellants.

(Appeal No. 1)

2005-01231

John J. Ferrante, respondent,

v Gregory C. Wold, et al., appellants.

(Appeal No. 2)

(Index No. 45418/99)

ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the appellant-respondent in Appeal No. 1 pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(d)(2) to enlarge the time to perfect an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated November 18, 2004, and cross application by the respondents-appellants in Appeal No. 1 and the appellants in Appeal No. 2 to enlarge their time to perfect their cross appeal from the order dated November 18, 2004, and their appeal from an order of the same court dated January 10, 2005.

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

ORDERED that the appellant-respondent's time to perfect Appeal No. 1 is enlarged until October 11, 2005, and the joint record or appendix on appeal (see 22 NYCRR 670.8[c][1]) and the appellant-respondent's brief must be served and filed on or before that date; and it is further,

ORDERED that the respondents-appellants shall serve and file their answering brief, including their points of argument on the cross appeal in Appeal No. 1 (see 22 NYCRR 670.8[c][3]), and shall perfect the appeal in Appeal No. 2 on or before November 16, 2005.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M27928

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2005-03337, 2005-03339

First Data Merchant Services, respondent,

v Sunil Mirpuri, appellant.

(Index No. 13380/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated February 10, 2005, and a judgment of the same court dated November 15, 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 appeals are marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M27953

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2005-01500

Steven Freitag, et al., respondents, v

N&D Auto Leasing Co., Inc., et al., appellants.

(Index No. 13597/01)

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, Queens County, dated December 16, 2004.

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

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

H. MILLER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, CRANE and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M27904

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2005-01053

Dennis C. Guerin, plaintiff, v Noll Street

Housing Development Fund Co., Inc.,

et al., defendants, Utica First Insurance

Company, appellant, Strategic Construction

Corp., respondent

(and a third-party action).

(Index No. 38040/03)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated November 17, 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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M27939

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2005-05150

Tali Hirschorn, plaintiffs-respondents,

v Abdul Hagnat, etc., et al., defendants-

respondents, Jarvis A. Fernandez, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 12288/003)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Withdraw Appeal on Stipulation

Appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated April 13, 2005.

Upon the stipulation of the parties, dated July 13, 2005, it is

ORDERED that the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M27937

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2005-02331

Anne Marie Imburgia, et al., appellants,

v LBV Realty Associates, respondent.

(Index No. 9972/03)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Withdraw Appeal on Stipulation

Appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated January 31, 2005.

Upon the stipulation of the parties, dated July 7, 2005, it is

ORDERED that the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M27949

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2004-06298

Interpharm, Inc., et al., respondents-appellants,

v General Star Indemnity Company, respondent,

G.P. Insurance Agency, Inc., appellant-respondent.

(Index No. 22144/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the respondent-appellant Interpharm, Inc., to withdraw a cross appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated May 4, 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 cross appeal by Interpharm, Inc., is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M27951

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2004-06386

Interpharm, Inc., appellant, v General

Star Indemnity Company, d/b/a General

Star Management, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 22144/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an interlocutory judgment of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated May 4, 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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M27862

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2005-03368, 2005-03369

Isaac Katz, respondent-appellant, v Tower

Insurance Company of New York, respondent,

Silberstein Brokerage, appellant-respondent.

(Index No. 41783/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant-respondent on appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated February 18, 2005, and an amended order of the same court dated March 3, 2005, to withdraw the appeal from the order dated February 18, 2005 (Appellate Division Docket No. 2005-03368).

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 from the order dated February 18, 2005, pending under Appellate Division Docket No. 2005-03368, is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M27891

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-07277, 2004-10262

John Kingston, etc., respondent,

v Michael Breslin, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 17481/00)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellants on appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, entered May 27, 2004, and an order and judgment (one paper) of the same court entered October 29, 2004, inter alia, to stay all proceedings in the above-entitled action pending hearing and determination of the appeals.

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

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

H. MILLER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, CRANE and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M27921

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2004-09895

Angela Kramer, appellant,

v John Kramer, respondent.

(Index No. 29903/03)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated September 20, 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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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M27943

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2005-04213

Sammy O.G. Lau, et al., appellants,

v Tak Cheng, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 26632/98)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Withdraw Appeal on Stipulation

Appeal from a decision of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated May 14, 2004.

Upon the stipulation of the parties, dated June 6, 2005, it is

ORDERED that the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M27877

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2005-01503

Sandra Lord, et al., plaintiffs-respondents,

v Elisabeth Chery, et al., defendants-respondents,

Juana Aguilar, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 22619/03)

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 13, 2005.

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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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M27883

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2005-04236

Nancy K. Merrill, appellant, v

Kelly Gaynor, et al., respondents.

(Index No. 3814/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Dutchess County, dated April 19, 2005.

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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M27924

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2005-02883, 2005-04328

Robert A. Miceli, respondent,

v Jo Ann Miceli, appellant.

(Index No. 201413/04)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw appeals from two orders of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated January 20, 2005, and April 19, 2005, respectively.

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 appeals are marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M27946

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2005-03382

Gregory Miller, respondent, v

MNT Taxi Corp., et al., defendants,

Chi Chong Yan, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 26591/03)

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 12, 2005.

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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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M27911

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2005-06364

Nextel of New York, Inc., respondent,

v 87-10 51st Avenue Owners Corporation,

appellant.

(Index No. 6398/04)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant, inter alia, to stay enforcement of an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated June 6, 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.

H. MILLER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, CRANE and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M27887

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2005-05711

North Fork Preserve, Inc., et al., respondents,

v Myron Kaplan, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 27167/04)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellants, inter alia, to stay enforcement of an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated June 9, 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 branch of the motion which is for a stay is granted to the extent that pending hearing and determination of the appeal (1) all portions of the order dated June 9, 2005, which appoint a temporary receiver, inter alia, to oversee the management of North Fork Preserve, Inc., and (2) so much of the ninth decretal paragraph of the order dated June 9, 2005, as enjoined "all parties interested in North Fork Preserve, Inc., and specifically the directors" from using the property of the corporation, are stayed; (3) notwithstanding anything in the order dated June 9, 2005, to the contrary, the appellants are permitted to use, control, manage, operate, incumber, collect debts, and pay out money belonging to North Fork Preserve, Inc., only in the ordinary course of business, and (4) that portion of the tenth decretal paragraph of the order dated June 9, 2005, which directed the appellants to produce documents on five days' notice is modified to direct the appellants to produce documents on thirty days' notice and that branch of the motion is otherwise denied; and it is further,

ORDERED that the relief contained in the first decretal paragraph hereof is granted on condition that the appeal is perfected on or before August 19, 2005; and it is further,

ORDERED that in the event the appeal is not perfected on or before August 19, 2005, the court, on its own motion, may vacate the first decretal paragraph of this decision and order on motion, or the respondents may move to vacate that decretal paragraph on three days notice; and it is further,

ORDERED that the motion is otherwise denied.

H. MILLER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, CRANE and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M27959

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2004-03937

Michael O'Donnell, respondent,

v Grigore Blanaru, appellant.

(Index No. 18991/01)

ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the respondent pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(d)(2) to enlarge the time to serve and file a brief on an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated March 19, 2004.

ORDERED that the application is granted and the respondent's time to serve and file a brief is enlarged until July 25, 2005, and the respondent's brief must be served and filed on or before that date.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M27657

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2004-10709

Yohanny Ortiz, respondent,

v Leo Batash, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 26806/94)

ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the appellant pursuant to 22 NYCRR 670.8(d)(2) to enlarge the time to perfect an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated July 19, 2004.

ORDERED that the application is granted and the appellant's time to perfect the appeal is enlarged until September 19, 2005, and the record or appendix on the appeal and the appellant's brief must be served and filed on or before that date.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M27908

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2005-06298

Louis Peniston, et al., appellants,

v Mitchell Epstein, etc., respondent.

(Index No. 7359/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellants to stay enforcement of stated portions of an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated June 8, 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.

H. MILLER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, CRANE and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M27890

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2005-01481

Stephen J. Piekarski, appellant,

v Judith Gruen, respondent.

(Index No. 4584/03)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, dated January 7, 2005.

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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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M27961

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

SONDRA MILLER

DAVID S. RITTER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, JJ.

2004-06644

Patrick C. Pottenger, appellant,

v Donica Pottenger, respondent.

(Index No. 200965/04)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Appeal by the plaintiff from an order of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated July 20, 2004. The appeal has not been perfected and the appellant has not sought an enlargement of time to perfect.

Now, on the court's own motion, it is

ORDERED that the appeal is dismissed, without costs or disbursements, for failure to timely perfect (see 22 NYCRR 670.8[e]); and it is further,

ORDERED that the stay granted by decision and order on motion of this court dated August 23, 2004, is vacated forthwith.

H. MILLER, J.P., S. MILLER, RITTER and SPOLZINO, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M27879

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-09200

Janice Pratt, respondent,

v Matthew C. Ackert, etc., et al., appellants.

(Index No. 13321/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motions by the appellants to enlarge the time to perfect their respective appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County, dated August 18, 2004.

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

ORDERED that the motions are granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellants' time to perfect their respective appeals is enlarged until August 22, 2005, and the joint record or joint appendix on the appeals and the appellants' respective briefs must be served and filed on or before that date.

H. MILLER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, CRANE and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department

M27941

CF/

2004-11024

Samuel E. Roman, et al., plaintiffs-respondents,

v Millennium Realty Adventures, Inc., et al.,

defendants; 221 Realty, Inc., intervenor-appellant.

(Index No. 10224/03)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Withdraw Appeal on Stipulation

Appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated October 26, 2004.

Upon the stipulation of the parties, dated July 12, 2005, it is

ORDERED that the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2005-01674

Jodine Schenkerman, respondent, v

Orienta Gardens Owners, Inc., et al., appellants.

(Index No. 17007/03)

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 January 18, 2005.

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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2005-03436

David Simbari, et al., respondents,

v Ginsburg Development LLC, appellant.

(Index No. 7646/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, dated February 24, 2005.

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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M27691

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2005-03150

Johnny Sydney, appellant,

v State of New York, respondent.

(Claim No.107353)

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 February 16, 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 thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2005-01378

Clotilde Vague, et al., respondents,

v Daniel Friedberg, et al., appellants.

(Index No. 30180/00)

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 21, 2005.

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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2005-01800

Katherine Weisberg, et al., appellants,

v John Sabia, etc., et al., respondents.

(Index No. 5019/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellants to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Dutchess County, dated January 19, 2005.

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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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2005-05862

Debra Weissman, plaintiff,

v Ronald Weissman, defendant.

(Index No. 7453/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the plaintiff for leave to appeal to this court from an order of the Supreme Court, Westchester County, entered June 7, 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.

H. MILLER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, CRANE and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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2005-00247

Douglas Wheeler-Nicholson, appellant,

v Anthony J. Quinn, respondent.

(Index No. 2953/04)

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 December 6, 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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2005-01627

In the Matter of Allstate Insurance Company,

respondent, v Jacqueline Ramous, appellant.

(Index No. 21836/04)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, dated January 31, 2005.

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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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2005-05069

In the Matter of Alexander B. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services,

respondent; Veronica B. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 1)

In the Matter of Nacho B. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services,

respondent; Veronica B. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 2)

(Docket Nos. N-12746-01, N-12747-01)

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

Motion by the appellant for leave to prosecute an appeal from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated May 25, 2005, 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 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 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 m intues 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:

David Laniado, Esq.

189 Montague Street - Suite 303

Brooklyn, New York 11201

(718) 246-9444

and it is further,

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

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

H. MILLER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, CRANE, and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2004-08646

In the Matter of David A. B. (Anonymous),

appellant.

(Docket No. D-11652-03)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Family Court, Nassau County, dated September 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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2004-10591, 2004-10592,

2004-10593, 2004-10595

In the Matter of Michael C. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services, et al., respondents;

Linda D. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 1)

(Docket No. B-17647/03)

In the Matter of Claudia Michele D. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services, et al., respondents;

Linda D. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 2)

(Docket No. B-17648/03)

In the Matter of Nadine Rachel D. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services, et al., respondents;

Linda D. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 3)

(Docket No. B-17649/03)

In the Matter of Angelo Thomas C. (Anonymous),

a/k/a Angelo C. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services, et al., respondents;

Linda D. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 4)

(Docket No. B-17650/03)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeals by Linda D. from four orders of the Family Court, Kings County, all dated September 22, 2004. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on July 12, 2005. 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 appeals, 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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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2004-08922

In the Matter of Patsy Campo, respondent,

v Isaac Chapman, appellant.

(Docket Nos. V-16826-01, V-16827-01,

V-17298-01, V-17299-01)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the respondent for leave to defend an appeal from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated September 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 opposition thereto, it is

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

ORDERED that pursuant to Family Court Act § 1120 the following named attorney is assigned as counsel for the respondent to defend the appeal:

Dawn Shammas, Esq.

89-31 161st Street - Suite 605

Jamaica, New York 11435

(917) 609-2975

and it is further,

ORDERED that counsel in the Family Court is relieved, and is directed to turn over all papers in the action to new counsel herein assigned.

H. MILLER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, CRANE, and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2005-01122

In the Matter of Charmayne Coates,

appellant, v Gregory Lee, respondent.

(Docket No. V-21516-02)

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

Renewed motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated December 20, 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 opposition thereto, it is

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

ORDERED that the appeal will be heard on the original papers (including a certified transcript of the proceedings, if any) and on the 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 m intues 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:

Mark C. Diamond, Esq.

Box 287356 - Yorkville Station

New York, New York 10128

(212) 876-8335

and it is further,

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

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

H. MILLER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, CRANE, and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2005-05011

In the Matter of Tiffany D. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Docket No. D-6478-04)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Tiffany D. from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated May 20, 2005. By decision and order on motion of this court dated July 13, 2005, the following attorney was assigned as counsel on the appeal:

Jeffrey Bluth, Esq.

415 Albermarle Road

Brooklyn, New York 11218

(718) 435-5357

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 July 13, 2005, 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 718-722-6313 with any questions.




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2005-03271

In the Matter of Zakkariyya D. (Anonymous).

Suffolk County Department of Social Services,

respondent; Satari D. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Docket No. N-1648-01)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Satari D. from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated December 22, 2004. By decision and order on motion of this court dated July 13, 2005, the following attorney was assigned as counsel on the appeal:

Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County

Office & P.O. Address

John P. Cohalan Jr. Court Complex

Family Court Bureau

400 Carleton Avenue, P.O. Box 9082

Central Islip, New York 11722-9082

(631) 853-4343

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 July 13, 2005, 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 718-722-6313 with any questions.




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2005-01604

In the Matter of Eagle Insurance Company,

petitioner-respondent, v Shalamberidze

Jemali, et al., respondents-respondents,

State Farm Insurance Company, appellant.

(Index No. 4671/04)

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 January 3, 2005.

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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2005-01272

In the Matter of Joseph Fallarino, respondent,

v Sharon Ayala, appellant.

(Proceeding No. 1)

In the Matter of Sharon Ayala, appellant,

v Joseph Fallarino, respondent.

(Proceeding No. 2)

(Docket No. V-3132/02)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Sharon Ayala from an order of the Family Court, Nassau County, dated December 20, 2004. By decision and order on motion of this court dated July 13, 2005, the following attorney was assigned as counsel on the appeal:

Amy Colvin, Esq.

P.O. Box 2091

Halesite, New York 11743-2210

(631) 424-8495

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 either within 45 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 20 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 July 13, 2005, 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 20 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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2004-10618

In the Matter of Verena M. Goetz, deceased.

Stephen J. R. Goetz, appellant;

Sylvia Perl, respondent.

(File No. 1151/02)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant to withdraw an appeal from a decree of the Surrogate's Court, Westchester County, dated October 13, 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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2004-10395, 2004-10396, 2004-10397

In the Matter of Leta Greenstein, respondent,

v Jerry Greenstein, appellant.

(Docket No. F-1931-03)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Appeals by Jerry Greenstein from three orders of the Family Court, Rockland County, dated May 3, 2004, July 24, 2004, and October 21, 2004, respectively. By scheduling order dated June 13, 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) if the appellant was indigent and could not afford to obtain the minutes or perfect the appeals, a motion in this court for leave to prosecute the appeals 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 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 June 13, 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 August 15, 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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2005-00879

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

(Docket No. D-07311-04)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Dan H. from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated December 20, 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 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 19, 2005.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2005-04810

In the Matter of Chanel Monique L. (Anonymous).

Suffolk County Department of Social Services,

respondent; Eric P. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Docket No. N-14869-04)

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

Motion by the appellant for leave to prosecute an appeal from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated April 28, 2005, 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 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 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 m intues 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:

Russell C. Morea, Esq.

184 North Lane

Smithtown, New York 11787

(718) 263-2400

and it is further,

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

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

H. MILLER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, CRANE, and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M27866

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2005-04461

In the Matter of Darlene L.-B. (Anonymous),

respondent, v Claudio B. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Docket No. P-4418-05)

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, Kings County, dated April 13, 2005, 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 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 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 m intues 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:

David Laniado, Esq.

189 Montague Street - Suite 303

Brooklyn, New York 11201

(718) 246-9444

and it is further,

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

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

H. MILLER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, CRANE, and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M27868

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2005-04965

In the Matter of Michael Lombard, respondent,

v Dennis J. Breslin, etc., appellant.

(Index No. 8334/04)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the respondent on an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Richmond County, dated March 30, 2005, to vacate any automatic stay of the judgment which may be in effect pursuant to CPLR 5519(a)(1), 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 motion is denied.

H. MILLER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, CRANE and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M27902

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2005-03760

In the Matter of Daniel Luizzi, appellant,

v Susan Collins, respondent.

(Docket Nos. V-16526-04, V-16527-04, V-16528-04)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Appeal by Daniel Luizzi from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated March 31, 2005. By scheduling order dated May 10, 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 May 10, 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 August 15, 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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2005-02024, 2005-05752

In the Matter of Victoria Lutz, respondent,

v Bruce Goldstone, appellant.

(Docket No. F-00115-00)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeals by Bruce Goldstone from two orders of the Family Court, Westchester County, dated January 6, 2005 and May 13, 2005, respectively. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on July 11, 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 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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2005-00863

In the Matter of Juliane M. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services, respondent;

Andrew M. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 1)

In the Matter of Matthew M. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services, respondent;

Andrew M. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 2)

(Docket Nos. N-16712/01, N-16713/01)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Andrew M. from an undated order of the Family Court, Queens County issued in 2004. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on May 31, 2005, and the respondent's brief was served and filed on July 1, 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 time of the law guardian to serve and file a brief on the appeal is enlarged until August 11, 2005.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2005-04463

In the Matter of Anthony O. (Anonymous).

Westchester County Department of Social Services,

respondent; Lillian O. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Docket No. N-103-02)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Lillian O. from an order of the Family Court, Westchester County, dated April 18, 2005. By decision and order on motion of this court dated July 13, 2005, the following attorney was assigned as counsel on the appeal:

Izhak Ben-Meir, Esq.

720 Milton Road - Apt. 4B

Rye, New York 10580

(914) 967-3991

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 July 13, 2005, 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 Ms. Vazquez. Please contact her at 718-722-6488 with any questions.




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M27864

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2005-03909

In the Matter of Cheryl Ocampo, respondent,

v Zeuxis Jimenez, appellant.

(Docket No. V-20887-04)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Zeuxis Jimenez from an order of the Family Court, Suffolk County, dated March 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 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 15, 2005.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2005-03775

In the Matter of Jonathan R. (Anonymous).

Seaman's Society for Children and Families, petitioner-respondent;

Michael R. (Anonymous), appellant; et al., respondent.

(Docket No. B-5276-04)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Michael R. from an order of the Family Court, Richmond County, dated April 12, 2005. By decision and order on motion of this court dated July 14, 2005, the following attorney was assigned as counsel on the appeal:

Mark Diamond, Esq.

Box 287356 - Yorkville Station

New York, New York 10128

(212) 876-8335

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 July 14, 2005, 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 Ms. Vazquez. Please contact her at 718-722-6488 with any questions.




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M27914

F/

HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2005-03505

In the Matter of Maithsa Edourd S. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services, respondent;

Rose P. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 1)

In the Matter of Ernesto G. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services, respondent;

Rose P. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Proceeding No. 1)

(Docket Nos. N-6160-04, N-6161-04)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the 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 a fact-finding order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated March 23, 2005, and for leave to the appellant to prosecute the appeal as a poor person.

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

ORDERED that the motion is granted and the counsel assigned by the Family Court is relieved from representing the appellant on the appeal; and it is further,

ORDERED that said counsel is directed to turn over all papers in the action to the new counsel herein assigned; 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 Court Act § 1116); and it is further,

ORDERED that the stenographers(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 671.0); in the case of stenographers, both transcripts shall be filed with the clerk of the Family Court, and 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:

Dawn Shammas, Esq.

89-31 161st Street - Suite 605

Jamaica, New York 11435

(917) 609-2975

and it is further,

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

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

H. MILLER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, CRANE, and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2005-00608

In the Matter of Barbara Spencer, appellant,

v Michael Innis, respondent.

(Docket No. U-19056/01)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Barbara Spencer from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated December 21, 2004. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on July 14, 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 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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2004-08961

In the Matter of Tyrelle T. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Docket No. D-1388/03)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Tyrelle T. from an order of the Family Court, Richmond County, dated October 4, 2004. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on July 14, 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 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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M27715

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-10802

In the Matter of Two Trees Farm, Inc., et al.,

appellants, v Planning Board of Town of

Southampton, respondent.

(Proceeding No. 1)

(Index No. 26065/02)

2005-00439

In the Matter of Two Trees Farm, Inc., et al.,

appellants, v Marietta Seaman, etc., et al.,

respondents.

(Proceeding No. 2)

(Index No. 19706/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellants on appeals from two judgments of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, both entered November 17, 2004, to calendar the appeals together.

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 appeals shall be calendared together, and shall be argued or submitted on the same day.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2004-08585

In the Matter of Ricky Joseph V. (Anonymous),

a/k/a Ricky J. (Anonymous).

Administration for Children's Services, et al., respondents;

Luis Antonio V. (Anonymous), appellant.

(Docket No. B-18669/00)

SCHEDULING ORDER

Appeal by Luis Antonio V. from an order of the Family Court, Kings County, dated August 20, 2004. The appellant's brief was filed in the office of the Clerk of this court on July 13, 2005. 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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M27954

L/

A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

ANITA R. FLORIO

HOWARD MILLER

ROBERT W. SCHMIDT

THOMAS A. ADAMS, JJ.

2004-10314

In the Matter of Michael Unique W. (Anonymous).

Lakeside Family and Children's Services, Inc.,

petitioner-respondent; Michael Anthony W.

(Anonymous), appellant; et al., respondent.

(Docket No. B-14897/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON APPLICATION
Application to Withdraw Appeal

Application by the appellant for leave to withdraw an appeal from an order of the Family Court, Queens County, dated October 25, 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 deemed withdrawn, without costs or disbursements.

PRUDENTI, P.J., FLORIO, H. MILLER, SCHMIDT and ADAMS, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M27917

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2005-04303

In the Matter of Lisa F. Waldman,

appellant, v Jayson Waldman, respondent.

(Docket Nos. O-2416-97, V-2349-97,

V-2350-97)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant on an appeal from an order of the Family Court, Nassau County, dated April 18, 2005, 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 no papers having been filed in opposition or relation thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied, with leave to renew upon proper papers, on or before August 9, 2005, including the appellant's affidavit setting forth the appellant's full financial situation including all assets, both real and personal, as well as any and all sources of income and all itemized expenses.

H. MILLER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, CRANE and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2005-04432

In the Matter of Hadassah Weinberger,

respondent, v Joshua Frankel, appellant.

(Docket No. F-1596-04)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant to stay enforcement of an order of the Family Court, Rockland County, dated March 30, 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.

H. MILLER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, CRANE and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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2005-00875

In the Matter of Rudolph Zinsser, deceased.

JP Morgan Chase Bank, etc., et al., respondents;

Roderick D. Zinsser, Jr., et al., appellants.

(File No. 73271)

ORDER ON APPLICATION
Withdraw Appeal on Stipulation

Appeal from an order of the Surrogate's Court, Nassau County, dated December 20, 2004.

Upon the stipulation of the attorneys for the respective parties, dated June 8, 2005, it is

ORDERED that the appeal is marked withdrawn.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M27653

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2005-05337

The People, etc., respondent,

v Juan Almanzar, appellant.

(Ind. No. 214/04)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se on an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Richmond County, rendered May 13, 2005, 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 opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied, with leave to renew upon proper papers, including the appellant's affidavit setting forth the amount and source of counsel fees paid to retained counsel.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M27688

F/

HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2005-02914

The People, etc., respondent,

v Marie C. Arena, appellant.

(Ind. No. 2595/01)

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

Renewed motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Nassau County, rendered March 22, 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 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:

Virginia Boccio, Esq.

977 No. Broadway

No. Massapequa, New York 11758

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.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

05 G 0351

Bedford Hills Corr. Fac.

247 Harris Road

Bedford Hills, New York 10507




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M27579

F/

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO, J.

2005-04600

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Larry Baptiste, defendant.

(Ind. No. 98-00005)

DECISION & ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the defendant, pursuant to CPL 450.15 and 460.15 for a certificate granting leave to appeal to this court from an order of the County Court, Rockland County, dated March 31, 2005, 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.

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

Associate Justice




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M27792

F/

A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

ANITA R. FLORIO

HOWARD MILLER

ROBERT W. SCHMIDT

THOMAS A. ADAMS, JJ.

2005-04421

The People, etc., respondent,

v Jason Brown, appellant.

(Ind. No. 04-01463)

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

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Westchester County, rendered April 26, 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:

Joshua Siegel, Esq.

15 Gray Rock Avenue

Hartsdale, New York 10530

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., FLORIO, H. MILLER, SCHMIDT, and ADAMS, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

05 A 2323

Upstate Corr. Fac.

P.O. Box 2001

309 Bare Hill Road

Malone, New York 12953




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M27577

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HOWARD MILLER, J.

2005-04758

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v William Carolan, defendant.

(Ind. No. 13106/95)

DECISION & ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the defendant, pursuant to CPL 450.15 and 460.15 for a certificate granting leave to appeal to this court from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated April 6, 2005, 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.

HOWARD MILLER

Associate Justice




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M27695

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

SONDRA MILLER

GABRIEL M. KRAUSMAN

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN, JJ.

2004-06293

The People, etc., respondent,

v Donald Crawford, appellant.

(Ind. No. 430-04)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion by Counsel to be Relieved

Motion by assigned counsel to be relieved of an assignment to prosecute an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Suffolk County, rendered July 9, 2004. The appellant's motion for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person and for the assignment of counsel was granted on September 17, 2004, and the following named attorney was 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

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 assigned 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:

Mark Diamond, Esq.

Box 287356 - Yorkville Station

New York, New York 10128

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 if 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 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.

H. MILLER, J.P., S. MILLER, KRAUSMAN, and GOLDSTEIN, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

P.O. Box 838

Water Mill, New York 11976




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M27647

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2005-05242

The People, etc., respondent,

v Amaury R. Cuello, appellant.

(Ind. No. 23/05)

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, Dutchess County, rendered May 3, 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:

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.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

05 A 2638

Downstate Corr. Fac.

P.O. Box 445

Fishkill, New York 12524




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M27669

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-08317

The People, etc., respondent,

v Sonja Dees, appellant.

(Ind. No. 803-03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se on an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Suffolk County, rendered August 23, 2004, 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, with leave to renew upon proper papers, including the appellant's affidavit setting forth (1) whether counsel was retained or assigned, and if retained, the amount and source of counsel fees paid to retained counsel, and (2) if on bail before conviction, the amount and source of the bail money, and if bail was the appellant's own money, what happened to the same after conviction.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M27800

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2005-05355

The People, etc., respondent,

v Carlos Diaz, appellant.

(Ind. No. 2516-93)

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

Motion by the appellant pro se for leave to prosecute an appeal from a resentence of the County Court, Suffolk County, imposed May 10, 2005, pursuant to chapter 738 of the Laws 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 motion papers; and it is further,

ORDERED that the stenographer of the trial court is directed promptly to make, certify, and file two transcripts of the resentence 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 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 on motion 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 resentencing, 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 resentence 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 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 decision and order on motion upon the Clerk of the court from which the appeal is taken.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

95-A-3027

Sing Sing Corr. Fac.

345 Hunter Street

Ossining, New York 10562



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M27645

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2005-02262

The People, etc., respondent,

v Raymond Figueroa, appellant.

(Ind. No. 778-04)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION
Motion by Counsel to be Relieved

Motion by assigned counsel to be relieved of an assignment to prosecute an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Suffolk County, rendered February 22, 2005. The appellant's motion for leave to prosecute the appeal as a poor person and for the assignment of counsel was granted on April 22, 2005, and the following named attorney was 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

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 assigned 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:

Michael S. Bromberg, Esq.

44 Hampton Street

Box 2112

Sag Harbor, New York 11963

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 if 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 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.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

05 A 1068

Sing Sing Corr. Fac.

354 Hunter Street

Ossining, New York 10562




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M27650

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2005-05251

The People, etc., respondent,

v Richard Flowers, appellant.

(Ind. No. 1265/04)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se on an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Queens County, rendered May 17, 2005, 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 opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied, with leave to renew upon proper papers, including the appellant's affidavit setting forth the amount and source of counsel fees paid to retained counsel.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M27664

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2005-05353, 2005-05354

The People, etc., respondent,

v John Fotiou, appellant.

(Ind. Nos. 1399-03, 2912-04)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se pursuant to CPL 460.30 for an extension of time to take appeals from two judgments of the County Court, Suffolk County, both rendered December 23, 2004, and for leave to prosecute the appeals 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 to extend the time to take the appeals is granted; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant's moving papers are deemed to constitute timely notices of appeal; and it is further,

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is for poor person relief is denied, with leave to renew upon proper papers, including the appellant's affidavit setting forth (1) the appellant's full financial situation including all assets, both real and personal, as well as any and all sources of income before conviction, (2) whether counsel was retained or assigned, and if retained, the amount and source of counsel fees paid to retained counsel, and (3) if on bail before conviction, the amount and source of the bail money, and if bail was the appellant's own money, what happened to the same after conviction.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M27387

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DAVID S. RITTER, J.

2005-05143

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Ronald Haynes, defendant.

(Ind. No. 6705/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON APPLICATION

Application by the defendant, pursuant to CPL 450.15 and 460.15 for a certificate granting leave to appeal to this court from an order of the Supreme Court, Kings County, dated April 28, 2005, 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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M27795

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A. GAIL PRUDENTI, P.J.

ANITA R. FLORIO

HOWARD MILLER

ROBERT W. SCHMIDT

THOMAS A. ADAMS, JJ.

2002-04926

The People, etc., respondent,

v William Jiggetts, appellant.

(Ind. No. 5219/01)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

On the court's own motion, it is

ORDERED that the decision and order on motion of this court, dated December 2, 2004, which granted the appellant's motion for leave to serve and file a supplemental pro se brief on an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, rendered May 21, 2002, is recalled and vacated; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant's motion for leave to file a supplemental pro se brief is denied.

The appellant has failed to file a supplemental pro se brief although afforded sufficient opportunity to do so.

PRUDENTI, P.J., FLORIO, H. MILLER, SCHMIDT and ADAMS, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M27874

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

GLORIA GOLDSTEIN

STEPHEN G. CRANE

STEVEN W. FISHER, JJ.

2002-03449

The People, etc., respondent,

v Kenneth Johnson, appellant.

(Ind. No. 01-186)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the respondent on an appeal from a judgment of the County Court, Orange County, rendered July 13, 2001, to strike the appellant's brief on the ground that the appellant did not serve the transcripts of the plea and sentencing proceedings on the respondent, or, in the alternative, to enlarge the time to serve and file a brief.

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 branch of the motion which is to strike the appellant's brief is granted to the extent that and on or before August 2, 2005, the appellant shall serve the transcripts of the plea and sentencing proceedings on the respondent, and that branch of the motion is otherwise denied; and it is further,

ORDERED that the branch of the motion which is to enlarge time is granted, the respondent's time to serve and file its brief is enlarged until August 16, 2005, and the respondent's brief shall be served and filed on or before that date.

H. MILLER, J.P., GOLDSTEIN, CRANE and FISHER, JJ., concur.

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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M27652

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2005-05464

The People, etc., respondent,

v Joe Manley, appellant.

(Ind. No. 1016/02)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se on an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Queens County, rendered May 17, 2005, 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 opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied, with leave to renew upon proper papers, including the appellant's affidavit setting forth the amount and source of counsel fees paid to retained counsel.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M27670

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2001-04980

The People, etc., respondent,

v Michael A. McKinney, appellant.

(Ind. No. 78/00)

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 County Court, Dutchess County, rendered May 21, 2001, and to be furnished with a copy of the typewritten transcript of the proceedings, if any.

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 it is further,

ORDERED that the District Attorney shall file the transcript of the proceedings, if any, and the Clerk of this court shall deliver those minutes to the person in charge of the institution wherein the appellant is incarcerated for examination by the appellant; the transcript shall be returned to this court when the appellant files the supplemental brief or informs this court that no supplemental brief will be filed; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant shall file nine copies of the supplemental brief and serve one copy on the District Attorney.

Upon delivering the minutes to the institution, the Clerk of this court shall advise the appellant of the date by which the minutes are to be returned and the brief filed.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's Address:

01 A 3531

Eastern Corr. Fac.

Box 338

Napanoch, New York 12458




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M27386

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DAVID S. RITTER, J.

2005-04040

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Anthony Montanez, defendant.

(Ind. No. 4729/01)

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 23, 2005, 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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M27643

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2005-05321

The People, etc., respondent,

v James Murray, appellant.

(Ind. No. 121/03)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se pursuant to CPL 460.30 to extend his time to take an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, rendered December 7, 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 the appellant's time to take an appeal from the judgment is extended and the appellant's motion papers are deemed a timely notice of appeal from the judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County, rendered December 7, 2004.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M27388

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DAVID S. RITTER, J.

2005-04601

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Anthony Norris, defendant.

(Ind. No. 46/01)

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 22, 2005, 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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M27840

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2001-03883

The People, etc., respondent,

v Miguel Ramirez, appellant.

(Ind. No. 1201-99)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant, inter alia, in effect, for summary reversal of a judgment of the County Court, Nassau County, rendered April 27, 2001, on the ground that the appeal has not been calendared.

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

ORDERED that the motion is denied as the appeal has been calendared for September 9, 2005.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court




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M27693

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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2005-05364

The People, etc., respondent,

v Victor Santos, appellant.

(Ind. No. 2320-04)

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, Suffolk County, rendered May 25, 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:

Matthew Muraskin, Esq.

1776 East Jericho Turnpike

Huntington, New York 11743

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.

H. MILLER, J.P., COZIER, SPOLZINO, and LIFSON, 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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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2005-05361

The People, etc., respondent,

v Christopher Stewart, appellant.

(Ind. No. 313-04)

DECISION & ORDER ON MOTION

Motion by the appellant pro se on an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, rendered May 19, 2005, 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, with leave to renew upon proper papers, including the appellant's affidavit setting forth (1) the appellant's full financial situation including all assets, both real and personal, as well as any and all sources of income before conviction, (2)whether counsel was retained counsel or assigned counsel, and if retained, the amount and source of counsel fees paid to retained counsel, and (3) if on bail before conviction, the amount and source of the bail money, and if bail was the appellant's own money, what happened to the same after conviction.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court



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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2005-02467

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Gilbert Vasquez, defendant.

(Ind. No. 4878/96)

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

Renewed 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 July 16, 2004, 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 opposition thereto, it is

ORDERED that the motion is denied.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's address:

04 R 3124

Cape Vincent Corr. Fac.

Box 739

Cape Vincent, New York 13618




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DAVID S. RITTER, J.

2005-03645

The People, etc., plaintiff,

v Damon Warren, defendant.

(Ind. No. 159/02)

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 1, 2005, 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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HOWARD MILLER, J.P.

BARRY A. COZIER

ROBERT A. SPOLZINO

ROBERT A. LIFSON, JJ.

2004-05036

The People, etc., respondent,

v Valarie Wilson, appellant.

(Ind. No. 6245/01)

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, Kings County, rendered December 4, 2003, and to be furnished with a copy of the typewritten transcript of the proceedings, if any.

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

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

ORDERED that the District Attorney shall file the transcript of the proceedings, if any, and the Clerk of this court shall deliver those minutes to the person in charge of the institution wherein the appellant is incarcerated for examination by the appellant; the transcript shall be returned to this court when the appellant files the supplemental brief or informs this court that no supplemental brief will be filed; and it is further,

ORDERED that the appellant shall file nine copies of the supplemental brief and serve one copy on the District Attorney.

Upon delivering the minutes to the institution, the Clerk of this court shall advise the appellant of the date by which the minutes are to be returned and the brief filed.

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

ENTER:

James Edward Pelzer

Clerk of the Court

Appellant's Address:

03 G 1191

Bedford Hills Corr. Fac.

Box 1000

Bedford Hills, New York 10507